Fire Chief FC1900, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...FURNACE MODEL FC1900 Manufactured by Fire Chief Industries 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis MO 63132 1 800 875 4788 MADE IN USA Tested to UL391 and CSA B366 1 2011 and B415 1 2010 Standards Contains Proper Burn Practices Revision III May 2017 ...

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Page 3: ...cal components is essential For instance the wall thermostat must be hooked up to the furnace and the draft blower must be in operation at all times This will increase furnace efficiency and produce more heat output 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 cre...

Page 4: ...nace has been tested for clearance of 12 inches from the home this would give maximum airflow and provide the highest efficiency 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 furnace you find damage has occurred during tran...

Page 5: ...ral Operation 12 FIRST FIRE 12 LOADING WOOD 12 Fuel Recommendations 13 Disposal of Ashes 13 Heat Dump and Fuse Link System 13 Draft Blower 14 CREOSOTE FORMATION 14 CREOSOTE PREVENTION 15 Power Failure 15 Maintaining Your Furnace 15 Furnace Parts List 18 Grate System Diagram 19 Blower Motor Assembly Diagram 19 Wiring Diagram 20 Troubleshooting 22 Warranty Information 28 DOUBLE CHECK TO MAKE SURE YO...

Page 6: ...e have incorporated all of these features as standard equipment offering you the most efficient durable and affordable appliance possible Abnormally cold weather could reduce the burn time Your Fire Chief Furnace is designed to be either a supplemental or central heating source for your home This wood burning furnace may be installed in parallel with a properly operating electric gas or oil fired ...

Page 7: ...with other brands Before using the silicone to install the anchor plate to the top of your Fire Chief Furnace ensure the chimney you purchased will fit the anchor plate Guy wire brackets are attached to the sides of the Fire Chief Furnace A heavy gauge of stainless steel wire can be purchased from your dealer or at a local hardware store to use as guy wire to help support your chimney It is recomm...

Page 8: ...NIT IS NOT TO BE CONNECTED TO A CHIMNEY FLUE THAT SERVES ANOTHER APPLIANCE INSTALLING THE ANCHOR PLATE Only if using chimney other than ShelterPro or Super Vent Note Check with your dealer for the anchor plate that connects to Class A HT2100 chimney IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU FOLLOW THE NEXT STEPS ENSURE THE ANCHOR PLATE YOU RECEIVE MATCHES YOUR CHIMNEY PIPE AS CHIMNEY PIPE IS NOT GENERIC AND WILL NOT I...

Page 9: ... up the chimney the length of the measurement increases Once this measurement reaches 10 feet this height on the chimney is your base height The chimney must be 2 feet taller than the base height If the chimney is closer than 10 feet from the peak of the roof the chimney must be 2 feet higher than the peak of the roof The 2 feet above the base height does not include the cap The furnace must be pl...

Page 10: ...watt minimum Use Class A HT 2100 All Fuel 6 Inch Chimney for your Fire Chief Furnace Never use galvanized pipe in your flue connection Inspect the flue periodically for structural integrity Clean the flue regularly to prevent creosote accumulation Never use chemicals or gasoline to start or maintain your fire Never burn garbage oil trash or gasoline in your furnace Never leave the fuel door or ash...

Page 11: ...ed wood or Paper products cardboard plywood or particleboard The prohibition against burning these materials does not prohibit the use of fire starters made from paper cardboard saw dust wax and similar substances for the purpose of starting a fire in a wood heater Burning prohibited materials may result in release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke Ground furnace to g...

Page 12: ...n excellent location for running the hot air duct vent as well as the vent for the cold air return The cold air return is an integral part of the system and must be used when installing the furnace Failure to use cold air return will pressurize the home causing the furnace to not work properly If a basement window is not available you may access the home through a window wall or crawl space for bo...

Page 13: ... rated insulated flexible hot air duct to connect the central duct system for the home When using flexible duct inside the home it must be pulled tight with no offsets or elbows to prevent turbulence and slowdown airflow Connect the duct with a 45 elbow or at an angle so the hot air from the Fire Chief Furnace is delivered downstream This will ensure proper airflow into the duct system Avoid deliv...

Page 14: ...rn Ideally locate each at opposite ends of the home If you don t the air will not flow evenly throughout the home This method will work well on homes built on concrete slabs and help create a good airflow In homes with a basement you may run the hot air duct into the basement and pull the cold air return from the main floor this will create a perfect air flow since hot air rises The cold air retur...

Page 15: ... before operating at full capacity The new steel and metal components of the furnace have a protective coating or paint on the surface which could produce an odor during the break in period Adequate ventilation within the home and furnace room or area is recommended during the initial firing and break in period to accommodate this possibility Your new Fire Chief Furnace is classified as having air...

Page 16: ... ashes into a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed metal container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Remove the ashes ...

Page 17: ...n and supplies fresh air into the firebox producing a hotter fire which in turn provides more heat in the heat chamber The heat is then sent through the duct system throughout your home When the wall thermostat temperature is met the draft blower shuts off until the thermostat calls for heat beginning the cycle again The draft blower has a slide cover located on the side of the motor that is facto...

Page 18: ...ble liquids inappropriate materials Maintaining Your Furnace At the beginning of each heating season take time to thoroughly check your furnace and chimney system Make sure there are no leaks where the metal panels are joined or at the caulk lines Should you find a leak high temp silicone will correct the problem Check the door for signs of rust Should rust develop lightly sand with sandpaper or s...

Page 19: ...preservatives Operate your furnace without a backup power supply or generator Fuel your furnace with wet unseasoned wood Use 90 elbows when running ductwork Operate the furnace without the chimney attached Alter the furnace in any way CAUTION HOT SURFACES KEEP CHILDREN AWAY DO NOT TOUCH DURING OPERATION CAUTION INSPECT FLUE PIPES JOINTS AND SEALS REGULARLY TO ENSURE THAT SMOKE AND FLUE GASES ARE N...

Page 20: ...ney that are in good operating condition If exhaust fans are installed in the storage area they should not create negative pressures in the room where the solid fuel burning appliance is located On a belt driven system blower and motor pulleys may be changed but the electrical current flowing through the motor cannot exceed the nameplate rating On a direct drive system the motor should not be chan...

Page 21: ...R FCDB 6 1 ELECTRICAL CONTROL ASSEMBLY INDOOR WAF OECA 7 1 BLOWER ASSEMBLY FC3SPMOTOR 7a 1 BLOWER MOTOR FCDD037P 7b 1 BLOWER HOUSING FCBH 8 1 each STARTER COLLAR 10 and 12 SNGCLR10 SNGCLR12 9 1 SMOKE CURTAIN WAF SC 10 1 ASH PAN WAF 17AP 11 2 CURTAIN CLIP WAF CC 1 1 each of Items 7a 7b are components making up a portion of item 8 and available individually Furnace Parts 1 2 3 4 5 7 4 9 11 7a 7b 10 ...

Page 22: ...R MOTOR 1 4 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM BLOWER WHEEL 1 1 BLOWER HOUSING 1 2 MOTOR CAPACITOR 1 3 BLOWER MOTOR 1 4 2 1 3 4 1 2 2 3 2b 5 4b 5 4 19 SF4200 PARTS LIST ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION 1 1 FCSGH SHAKER HANDLE 2 1 FCFGH FRONT HOUSING 2b 1 FC711RGH REAR HOUSING 3 1 FCMR GRATE RETAINER 4 1 FCFG FRONT GRATE 4b 1 FC711RG REAR GRATE 5 6 HTFB FIRE BRICK ...

Page 23: ...FAN LIMIT CONTROL WALL THERMOSTAT 120V AC 24V AC TRANSFORMER RELAY DRAFT BLOWER MOTOR BLOWER MOTOR BLACK 120V AC POWER SUPPLY WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK WHITE YELLOW RED RED RED YELLOW BLACK ORANGE WIRING DIAGRAM OUTDOOR FURNACE 20 ...

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Page 25: ...urnace not providing enough heat Furnace size is inadequate for your home 2 Open slide cover to an opening of approximately 3 8 inches Completely avoid using if at all possible If circumstances necessitate the use of wet or unseasoned wood then fuel the furnace with smaller loads This will cause the thermostat to call for heat more often which will initate the running of the draft blower Consequen...

Page 26: ...rt accumulation surrounding air registers in the home Possible Causes Remedies Furnace is not connected to return air duct and is disbursing dirt throughout home Connect to return air duct system Install filter and check frequently No filter in return air system 6 Problem Circulation blower runs constantly NOTE Make sure the white button on fan limit control is pulled out and in the auto position ...

Page 27: ...k gases which causes them to condense as creosote on the inside of the flue Using uninsulated stove pipe for the chimney Problem Smoke from the fire chamber is puffing back through the forced draft motor Chimney is not high enough Chimney should be a mininum of 6 feet high or refer to 10 2 Rule see page 7 for details Possible Causes Remedies 9 Problem Insufficient air flow from the heat registers ...

Page 28: ...cturing process Firing the furnace has raised the tempera ture of the fire box to a level that is sufficient to vaporize the residue The odor should disappear after a few hours of usage Possible Causes Remedies Problem Excessive smoke discharge from fuel door during reloading Insufficient draft See 9 Possible Causes Remedies Obstructed chimney or clogged chimney cap See 16 See 8 Creosote build up ...

Page 29: ...unction containing gases within the fire chamber Possible Causes Remedies 16 Insufficient natural draft or an obstruction in the flue system See 8 9 and 16 Fire chamber filled to capacity with unburned fuel Do not attempt to overload the furnace Problem The air coming out of heat registers is not warm enough Possible Causes Remedies 17 The chimney on the furnace is not tall enough which is affecti...

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Page 31: ...m this warranty In order to exercise the aforementioned warranty a certified professional must determine the appliance part to be defective He or she must submit a written statement to Fire Chief 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 Chi...

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