Fire Chief FCOS1600D, User Manual

Page 1: ...NACE WOOD AND COAL BURNING OUTDOOR FURNACE MODEL FCOS1600D Manufactured by Fire Chief Industries 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis MO 63132 1 800 875 4788 MADE IN USA REVISION III MAY 2013 Tested to the UL391 Standard ...

Page 2: ...om 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 transit notify your dealer immediately Your dealer wil...

Page 3: ...Home Down Draft Furnace Connection 12 No Ductwork Connection 12 General Operation 13 First Wood Fire 13 Loading Wood 13 First Coal Fire 14 Fuel Recommendations 14 Disposal of Ashes 15 Heat Dump and Fuse Link System 15 Creosote Formation 16 Creosote Reduction 16 Power Failure 16 Maintaining Your Furnace 17 Furnace Diagram with Parts List 19 Blower Motor Assembly Diagram 21 Wiring Diagram 22 Trouble...

Page 4: ...fordable 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 and coal burning furnace may be installed in parallel with a properly operating electric gas or oil fired central furnace listed or certified in accordance with a nationally recognized safety standard and wi...

Page 5: ...nches beyond Once you have taken into consideration the local requirements governing the installation and positioning of the furnace install the Electrical Control Kit Open the Electrical Control Kit and confirm that all items were shipped with your Fire Chief Furnace IMPORTANT ENSURE THE POWER CORD IS PLUGGED INTO A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL SUPPLY The fan limit control is factory pre set at 160 as the...

Page 6: ...red for optimum performance and must maintain a 2 inch clearance from combustibles The Fire Chief Furnace will ship with an anchor plate and four 10 galvanized screws with washers and gaskets to match the chimney your dealer supplies If the anchor plate provided with your furnace does not fit the chimney your dealer has in stock please call our toll free number 1 800 875 4788 for assistance IMPORT...

Page 7: ...around the center pipe shaft 2 Install the anchor plate to the top of your furnace using four 10 3 4 galvanized screws with rubber gaskets 3 Install the chimney pipe to your outdoor furnace 4 After all the chimney components are installed including the cap follow the diagram below to caulk around the chimney pipe as well as around the outer edge of the anchor plate PLACE A LINE OF 1 4 DIA HIGH TEM...

Page 8: ...chimney type a minimum 6 inch diameter chimney is needed In order to create the most effective draft the chimney size should not exceed 12 inches with a maximum 08 inch water column draft The flue draft can be measured with the use of a draft gage or manometer Bypass Damper The bypass damper has several purposes starting the fire improving the efficiency and cleaning the chimney When starting a fi...

Page 9: ... to prevent a fire hazard DRY WOOD WILL PRODUCE HOTTER FIRES AND INCREASE BTU OUTPUT IMPORTANT FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES DO NOT RETURN TO THE DEALER CALL FIRE CHIEF AT 1 800 875 4788 The Initial Firing Do NOT connect the furnace to your ductwork at this time Build a small fire DO NOT fill the firebox to full capacity during the initial firing Your new furnace has a protectiv...

Page 10: ...f flue fires Never burn plastics wood products containing glue or wood that has been treated with chemical preservatives in your Fire Chief Furnace The combustion of these substances may release harmful toxic gases NEVER UNPLUG THE FURNACE FROM THE POWER SOURCE THIS WILL CAUSE THE FURNACE TO OVERHEAT If it is too warm in the house reduce the spin drafts to allow less airflow into the firebox and o...

Page 11: ...em must be a minimum of 12 inches to readily transfer the cold air back to the furnace If desired a cold air filter box may be constructed with a minimum opening of 113 square inches An optional air filter box FCOSFB is available for purchase at Fire Chief Please call 1 800 875 4788 for details A basement window is an excellent location for running the hot air duct as well as the for the cold air ...

Page 12: ...A duct run in excess of 25 feet will greatly restrict the air flow and heat output therefore is not recommended When connecting the Fire Chief Furnace to a central duct system avoid 90 elbows As with any furnace the more turns and branches in the ducting limit the airflow delivery DO NOT USE FLEX DUCT OUTSIDE Run 10 inch insulated galvanized hot air duct from the outside furnace through a window o...

Page 13: ...ven those without ductwork When there is no duct system to connect to the hot air flex duct keep in mind You must separate the hot air duct from the cold air return 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 ...

Page 14: ...urnace to capacity upon initial firing It s recommended that you become thoroughly familiar with your Fire Chief Furnace 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 in...

Page 15: ... the new charge A deep charge will give a more even heat and a longer fire It may take up to a couple hours before the whole bed is fully ignited When the fire is established and the home is becoming warm you may adjust the damper It may still take some experimenting with the spin draft to ensure proper operation as no two installations are the same Once the coal bed has reduced to half its origin...

Page 16: ...temperature reaches 536 F The heat sensitive fuse link located within the top of the heat chamber causes the lid to open allowing the excess heat to escape This patented safety feature is designed to activate before any extreme heat can damage the furnace In the case of a power failure connect your Fire Chief Furnace to a generator immediately If the heat dump release lid should open do not contin...

Page 17: ...recaution periodic chimney inspections are recommended during the heating season to determine if creosote formation has occurred For safety and efficiency it is also recommended that the chimney system be inspected and cleaned prior to each heating season Power Failure In case of power failure to prevent your Fire Chief Furnace from over heating and causing damage to the electrical components foll...

Page 18: ...res your furnace will provide many years of trouble free service IMPORTANT FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES DO NOT RETURN TO THE DEALER CALL FIRE CHIEF AT 1 800 875 4788 ALWAYS Locate the Fire Chief Furnace on a level solid non combustible surface Follow local codes concerning installation requirements Connect power cord to a grounded 110 outlet Connect cold air return to the house...

Page 19: ...REVERSE FLOW IS POSSIBLE OPERATE THE GAS OIL ELECTRIC FURNACE PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE THAT IT WILL OPERATE SATISFACTORILY WHEN NEEDED CERTIFIED FOR INSTALLATION WITH APPROPRIATE DUCTWORK CONFIGURATIONS ONLY DO NOT RELOCATE OR BYPASS ANY OF THE SAFETY CONTROLS IN THE ORIGINAL GAS OIL ELECTRIC FURNACE INSTALLATION DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY GAS FURNACE THAT HAS NOT BEEN CERTIFIED INITIALLY AS COMPLYING WI...

Page 20: ...Furnace Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 8 16 19 ...

Page 21: ...FC16 37 8 1 FAN LIMIT CONTROL BOX FCFLC 9 1 OUTER BACK PANEL FC16S 4 10 1 INNER TOP PANEL FC16S 5 11 1 MACHINE SCREW FCH1800 12 1 PANEL HEAT DUMP INNER FC000 34 13 1 PANEL HEAT DUMP LID FC000 33 14 4 HEAT DUMP SPRING BRACKET FCHDSB 15 1 HINGE FCFLAB 16 1 ADAPTOR PLATE N A 17 1 TOP OUTER PANEL FC16S 3 18 1 PANEL TOP C CHANNEL FC16 36 19 1 PANEL INNER LEFT AND RIGHT FC16S 6 20 1 PANEL OUTER SIDE LEF...

Page 22: ... Diagram 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 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM BLOWER WHEEL 1 1 BLOWER HOUSING 1 2 MOTOR CAPACITOR 1 3 BLOWER MOTOR 1 4 ...

Page 23: ...22 Wiring Diagram 1 2 A A B B FAN LIMIT CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR BLACK 120V AC POWER SUPPLY WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK ORANGE WIRING DIAGRAM FCOS1600 OUTDOOR FURNACE ...

Page 24: ...er temperatures Consult a professional to determine correct sizing Excessive dirt accumulation in air filter Poor chimney draw resulting in the furnace not providing enough heat Furnace size is inadequate for your home 2 Completely avoid using if at all possible If circumstances necessitate the use of wet or unseasoned wood then fuel the furnace with smaller loads Inspect return air duct from the ...

Page 25: ...point indicators should be set at 100 Off and 160 On Do NOT attempt to adjust the fan limit by manually adjusting the temperature indicators on the dial Possible Causes Remedies White button on fan limit control is pushed in Pull white button out and the blower should stop Check by moving ON and OFF point indicator to a temperature position where blower should turn off If the blower continues to r...

Page 26: ...ng of the stack gases which causes them to condense as creosote on the inside of the flue Using uninsulated stove pipe for the chimney Problem Insufficient air flow from the heat registers Return air not connected to furnace from the house Connect air to the home to circulate air flow Possible Causes Remedies Excessive duct run to the house Reduce duct run by placing the furnace closer to the hous...

Page 27: ...ective main bearings 10 Debris in blower wheel Remove debris from wheel Problem Smoke smell in house Make sure all seams of blower housing are sealed and caulked Hole in bottom of blower housing for electrical cord not sealed Possible Causes Remedies 11 Problem Excessive smoke discharge from fuel door during reloading Insufficient draft See 13 Possible Causes Remedies Obstructed chimney or clogged...

Page 28: ...imney system including stove pipe run Utilize chimney cleaning device to remove any obstruction or foreign matter Remove as necessary Obstruction in chimney Excessive ash accumulation Problem The air coming out of heat registers is not warm enough Possible Causes Remedies 16 The chimney on the furnace is not tall enough which is affecting the efficiency of the furnace Add additional sections of ch...

Page 29: ... excluded from 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 nu...

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