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FIRE CHIEF INDOOR FURNACE MANUAL

MODELS: FC1500, FC1700

EPA Certified to the Warm Air Furnace NSPS requirements, for sale May 2017 through May 2020.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations! You have selected the finest quality wood burning indoor furnace, manufactured with pride in the USA.

Please take a few moments to carefully read the owner’s manual. By taking the time to familiarize yourself with your new Fire

Chief Furnace, you will be able to look forward to years of trouble-free, dependable service.

Installation:

First: Check local codes. The installation must comply with all local rules and requirements.

Furnace installation is to be performed by a qualified installer. This furnace must not be installed in trailers, modular or mobile

homes. Always have a properly installed and functioning smoke detector in your home. To prevent accidental injury, do

not allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the furnace to operate it. Spend time familiarizing yourself with your Fire Chief

Furnace, especially the different settings and the effects they have on burn patterns. It is impossible to predict how

each setting will affect your furnace due to variations in conditions, fuels and temperatures.

Transportation Damage:

Every effort has been made to ensure that your Fire Chief Furnace will arrive in perfect condition. Any visible damage should

be noted on the freight bill at the time of delivery. If upon unpacking your Fire Chief Furnace you find damage has occurred

during transit, notify your supplier immediately. Your supplier will advise you what actions must be taken to address the

problem.

Disclaimer Notice:

The listed BTU rating for your new Fire Chief Furnace was obtained using laboratory calculations. The actual BTU output

you experience may vary somewhat depending on the type, condition and moisture content of the fuel used, damper

adjustment, chimney type and other factors. Therefore, the manufacturer disclaims any guarantee as to the BTU output

or capacity. Fire Chief Industries disclaims any responsibility for the following: installation of a furnace that has been altered

or modified in any way; installation of the furnace other than as instructed in this manual; installation and/or use of any

component or part not approved by Fire Chief Industries for use with this furnace. Be sure to complete and return your

warranty card within 30 days of purchase in order to activate warranty coverage on your furnace.

Manufacturer’s Notice:

Please be advised that we periodically make changes to improve our products, therefore the information in this manual may

not be completely applicable to your Fire Chief Furnace. Please refer to markings on the appliance for additional information.

THIS IS A WOOD BURNING FURNACE ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE ALTERED

IN ANY WAY.

Summary of Contents for FC1500

Page 1: ... FURNACE MODELS FC1500 FC1700 Manufactured by Fire Chief Industries 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis MO 63132 1 800 875 4788 MADE IN USA October 2016 Tested to UL391 and CSA B366 1 2011 and B415 1 2010 Standards Contains Proper Burn Pratices ...

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Page 3: ...t Wood that is properly cut and stored to dry will produce more BTUs and higher heat output than wood that has a higher moisture content Wood with higher moisture content will create creosote in the chimney and cause flue fires There should be no alteration of the Fire Chief Furnace in any way as this will void the UL391 listing and affect the operation of the furnace This will also void the warra...

Page 4: ...ll arrive in perfect condition Any visible damage should be noted on the freight bill at the time of delivery If upon unpacking your Fire Chief Furnace you find damage has occurred during transit notify your supplier immediately Your supplier will advise you what actions must be taken to address the problem Disclaimer Notice The listed BTU rating for your new Fire Chief Furnace was obtained using ...

Page 5: ...RMATION 13 CREOSOTE PREVENTION 13 Chimney Fire Warning 14 Power Failure 14 Furnace Diagram with Parts List 15 Grate System Diagram FC1500 16 Grate System Diagram FC1700 16 Blower Motor Assembly Diagram 17 Wiring Diagram 18 Troubleshooting 19 Warranty Information 24 DOUBLE CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL OF THE REQUIRED COMPONENTS IF YOU FIND THAT THERE IS A PART MISSING CALL 1 800 875 478...

Page 6: ...ting electric gas or oil fired central furnace listed or certified in accordance with a nationally recognized safety standard and within clearances specified on the nameplate When in a parallel installation the static pressure of the central furnace plenum may not exceed 0 15 water column inches and the maximum setting on central furnace limit switch is 182 F With the Fire Chief Furnace in an Inte...

Page 7: ...r run the plenum down as this will create a heat buildup in the furnace causing the blower to short cycle and damage the blower motor and will not be covered under warranty This is not a down draft furance and not to be installed as one If you do not have a basement and the plenum cannot be put in the ceiling then we recommend our outdoor Fire Chief furnace RECOMMENDATION Purchase Chimfex Dry Chem...

Page 8: ...tion blower using 4 20 bolts and nuts Line up the blower with the pre drilled holes on the backside of the furnace firmly attach with the screws provided 2 Attach blower to the left and right mounting brackets 1 4 20 Bolt Four Places 1 4 20 Nut Angle Bracket 1 4 20 Nut 1 4 20 Bolt Angle Bracket Mounting Screw Blower Assembly Blower Assembly Mounting Screw Blower Assembly Mounting Screw ...

Page 9: ...trical enclosure covering the rear distribution blower Make sure the filter box is tightly pressed to the back of the furnace Use 6 8 self tapping screws included to firmly attach the filter box to sides of furnace Top Panel A Side Panel With Electric B Side Panel C Bottom Panel D 10 Sheet Metal Screw Twelve Places Side Panel C Bottom Panel D Side Panel with Electric B 10 Sheet Metal Screw Top Pan...

Page 10: ... measured with the use of a draft gage or manometer If there is more than 08 water column inches of draft it can be adjusted with the installation of a flue damper The stovepipe required to connect the furnace to the chimney should be a minimum of 24 gauge black or stainless steel NEVER USE GALVANIZED PIPE Horizontal run should not exceed 5 feet and should have a minimum rise of 2 inches per foot ...

Page 11: ...ng a brick chimney you must line the entire chimney with stainless steel liner The liner must be the correct size for the furnace FC1500 and FC1700 6 liner The diameter of the chimney stack should be consistent throughout the length of the chimney The chimney size should be at least as large as the exhaust stack on the furnace but not more than twice its size The chimney stack should have a built ...

Page 12: ... together The return air system should be a minimum of 10 larger than the heat outlet to readily transfer the cold air back to the furnace Avoid using 90 elbows in duct runs 45 elbows provide better airflow and less resistance CAUTION The warm air supply outlet of the supplementary furnace should not be connected to the cold air return inlet of the central furnace because a possibility exists for ...

Page 13: ...e stacked to provide a free flow of air between the logs thus allowing more rapid seasoning of the wood If wood is stored outdoors it should be completely covered year round to protect it from moisture and exposure to the elements FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS Log size by model FC1500 20 inch maximum log length FC1700 26 inch maximum log length Follow instructions included with the moisture meter that was ...

Page 14: ...eated with chemical preservatives in your furnace The combustion of these substances may release harmful toxic gases Do Not Burn Garbage Lawn clippings or yard waste Materials containing rubber including tires Materials containing plastic Waste petroleum products paints or paint thinners or asphalt products Materials containing asbestos Construction or demolition debris Railroad ties or pressure t...

Page 15: ...stance 2 to 4 hours you are over firing your furnace This type of occurrence is usually symptomatic of heat demands in excess of furnace capacity Contact an authorized professional to determine if your Fire Chief Furnace has been improperly sized for your home The heat output range according to B415 1 10 testing is 25 000 to 75 000 BTUs per hour Loading Wood When opening the fuel door during opera...

Page 16: ...otor started with a capacitor that draws a maximum of 5 amps when set at high speed The 3 speed switch on your electrical control center allows you to manually adjust speeds to your desired setting If you are unable to detect or hear the speed change when you move the switch selector to a different setting it doesn t mean the blower motor didn t change speeds Most blower motors that are manufactur...

Page 17: ...ts damaged due to power failure NOTE OVER FIRING OR DELIBERATE ABUSE CAN EASILY BE DETERMINED UPON INSPECTION AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY Always keep your wood covered year round Dry wood will produce a higher BTU output and a longer burn time Refer to the nameplate on furnace for additional information WARNING RISK OF FIRE Do not operate with the flue draft exceeding 08 water column inches 19 9 Pa...

Page 18: ...EMBLY INDOOR WAF IECA WAF IECA 8 1 BLOWER ASSEMBLY FC3SPMOTOR FC3SPMOTOR 8a 1 BLOWER MOTOR FCDD037P FCDD037P 8b 1 BLOWER HOUSING FCBH FCBH 9 2 FILTER BOX SIDE WAF FBS WAF FBS 10 1 FILTER BOX TOP WAF FBT WAF FBT 11 1 ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE COVER WAF 003 WAF 003 12 1 TOP PANEL INSULATED FCE 15TP FCE 17TP 13 2 STARTER COLLAR SNGCLR8 SNGCLR8 14 1 FILTER BOX BOTTOM WAF FBB WAF FBB 15 1 SMOKE CURTAIN WAF ...

Page 19: ...ER GRATE BASE 3 1 ROLLER GRATE SUPPORT 2b 1 ROLLER GRATE EXTENSION BASE SHORT 4 1 FC000 ROLLER GRATE EXTENSION SHORT 5 1 FC000 ROLLER GRATE 6 6 FIRE BRICK FC1700 PARTS LIST ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION 1 1 FC000 ROLLER GRATE HANDLE 2 1 ROLLER GRATE BASE 2b 1 ROLLER GRATE EXTENSION BASE 3 1 ROLLER GRATE SUPPORT 4 1 FC000 ROLLER GRATE 4b 1 FC000 ROLLER GRATE EXTENSION 5 6 FIRE BRICK ...

Page 20: ...gram PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM BLOWER WHEEL 1 1 BLOWER HOUSING 1 2 MOTOR CAPACITOR 1 3 BLOWER MOTOR 1 4 2 1 2 3 17 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM BLOWER WHEEL 1 1 BLOWER HOUSING 1 2 MOTOR CAPACITOR 1 3 BLOWER MOTOR 1 4 2 ...

Page 21: ...AT 120V AC 24V AC TRANSFORMER RELAY DRAFT MOTOR ON OFF SWITCH 3 SPEED SWITCH DRAFT BLOWER MOTOR 3 SPEED BLOWER MOTOR BLUE MED RED LOW BLACK HI 120V AC POWER SUPPLY WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK WHITE YELLOW RED RED RED YELLOW BLACK ORANGE WIRING DIAGRAM INDOOR FURNACE ...

Page 22: ...lower vibrates during operation Screw on squirrel cage is not tight Check squirrel cage alignment and position so that it does not drag on the housing during rotation then tighten the screw sufficiently to fasten the squirrel cage securely to the shaft Possible Causes Remedies Balance weights on squirrel cage have become dislocated You may attempt to adjust the weights yourself to obtain an accept...

Page 23: ...return air duct system Install filter box on furnace Install filter in filter box Filter box not installed or no filter in filter box 5 Problem Smoke from the fire chamber is puffing back through the forced draft motor Furnace is not connected to return air and is drawing smoke fumes from the flue Connect to return air duct system Or room may be too airtight refer to Location and Installation sect...

Page 24: ...re Install flue gas thermometer and maintain stack temperatures between 300 and 400 F See 9 Insufficient chimney draft 8 Improper connection in stove pipe causing air leakage or a structural defect in the chimney itself Inspect entire flue run from the exhaust stack of the furnace to the termination cap Repair as necessary Fire box not receiving adequate amount of oxygen Furnace room may be too ai...

Page 25: ... obstruction outside chimney such as a tree Flue is located too close to the peak of the roof or does not rise above it to provide the proper draft Backdraft damper is in the closed position 9 Problem Odor detected in home during initial firing There is an oily film that remains on the steel after the manu facturing process Firing the furance has raised the tempera ture of the fire box to a level ...

Page 26: ...gns of insect infestation such as burrows or holes avoid using if possible Do not store wood indoors Possible Causes Remedies 13 Problem Circulation blower will not turn on Defective fan limit control Check by pushing the white button on the fan limit control to the manual position where the blower should turn on If the blower fails to run replace the fan limit Possible Causes Remedies Defective c...

Page 27: ... must submit a written statement to Fire Chief Industries detailing an assessment of the problem This assessment MUST be accompanied by substantiating proof of purchase dated invoice bill of sale cancelled check or payment record model and serial number Fire Chief Industries will then authorize repair or replacement as appropriate to the submitted claim Fire Chief Industries will not honor expense...

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