Fire Chief FCOS2200, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 Volume I Outdoor Woodburning Furnace Model FCOS2200 Owner s Manual 995 rev October 2008 Victorian Sales 1808 Larkin Williams Road Fenton MO 63026 Manufactured by ...

Page 2: ...urn patterns It is impossible to state how each setting will affect your furnace due to variations in settings fuels and temperatures Transportation Damages Every effort has been made to insure that your Fire Chief 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 you find damage had occurred during tra...

Page 3: ...ng Basic Operation 6 Chimney Requirements 6 Types of installation 8 Installation Central Duct 8 Installation Downdraft Furnace or With No Duct Work 9 Fuel Recommendations 10 Ash Removal and Wood Storage 10 Maintenance 11 Parts Diagram 12 Wiring Diagram 13 Troubleshooting Guide 14 Warranty Information 18 Model and Serial Number Registration 19 ALWAYS KEEP YOUR WOOD COVERED YEAR ROUND DRY WOOD WILL ...

Page 4: ...you the most efficient durable and affordable appliance possible INCLUDED WITH YOUR OS2200 FIRE CHIEF FURNACE 1 10 X 25 Insulated Flexible Heat Duct 1 12 X 25 Flexible Cold Air Duct 4 Clamps 1 Tube Silicone 1 12 Starter Collar for Cold Air Return 1 Owner s Manual IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT YOUR FURNACE CONSULT local building inspectors for codes concerning the installation of your furnace ALWAYS have a...

Page 5: ... desired temperature to maintain and amount of fuel loaded into the furnace Abnormally cold weather could reduce the burn time The Fire Chief FCOS2200 is unlike gas or electric furnaces a solid wood furnace can not be turned off and on to control the furnace temperature once the fire is established it has to burn until it burns itself out Never leave the ash or fuel door open to attempt to regulat...

Page 6: ...on failure to do so will cause pressurization of the home and the furnace will not function NEVER draw cold outside air into the blower housing by doing so the furnace s heat chamber temperature will not reach a level necessary to heat the house Duct work should be designed so the external static pressure does not exceed 02 water column inches while developing air velocities of 600 feet to 1 000 f...

Page 7: ...l part of the system and must be used when installing the furnace failure to use the cold air return will pressurize the home causing the furnace not to work properly It is permissible to run your electric through the cold air return duct If a basement window is not available you may access the home through a window or wall for both the plenum and air return Mobile Home Both the hot air duct and c...

Page 8: ...n stream This will insure proper air flow into the duct system Avoid delivering the hot air through the air conditioning coil as this will cause an obstruction reducing the amount of heat output Do not reduce the size of the hot air duct As with any furnace the greater run turns and branches in the ducting the less air flow and heat output delivered Use of 90 elbows is not recommended The 12 cold ...

Page 9: ...s Continued tions Continued tions Continued No Duct work Installation Connections Installation should be done by a qualified profes sional Cold air return must be installed in all installations even those without duct work When there is no duct system to connect to the hot air flex duct keep the following in mind 1 You must separate the hot air duct from the cold air return ideally locate each at ...

Page 10: ...g If wood is to be stored outside it should be completely covered year round to protect it from moisture and exposure to the elements Use extreme caution when opening the doors during operation temperatures can exceed 300 wait ten seconds after releasing the first latch then proceed to the fully open position The dual latch system has been incorporated as a safety feature designed to eliminate the...

Page 11: ...mance airtight duct work increases effi ciency and furnace performance while delivering higher Btus Check guy wires to be sure they are secure and have not broken Remove any accumulated ashes at the end of the season By following these procedures your furnace will provide many years of trouble free service ALWAYS Locate the OS2200 on a level solid non combustible surface Follow local codes concern...

Page 12: ...12 P P P P PARTS DIAGRAM ARTS DIAGRAM ARTS DIAGRAM ARTS DIAGRAM ARTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 13: ...RAM WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM Automatic Blower Operation Turns ON at 140 and shuts OFF at 130 Manual Blower Operation Turning switch to ON will override the thermostat and allow you to operate the blower manually ...

Page 14: ...sing during rotation then tighten the screw sufficiently to fas ten the squirrel cage securely to the shaft You may attempt to adjust the weights yourself to obtain an accept able balance If you are unsuccess ful contact your supplier Return the blower to your supplier for replacement This odor should disappear after a few hours of usage Refer to page 5 regarding intial firing procedure PROBABLE C...

Page 15: ...2 from ground The run should not contain more than two 2 elbows Replace with a larger flue providing a minimum of fifty square inches of draft area but not more than 100 square inches of draft area If flue is within these specifications check the draft with a gauge Your flue should provide a minimum of 08 water col umn inches Check entire flue for structural integ rity and leakage Correct or repai...

Page 16: ... allow the safety latch system to perform its designed function of containing ignite gases within the fire chamber SEE PAGE 10 Open spin drafts SEE 6 AND 7 Do not attempt to overload furnace Check for leaks in return air duct sys tem Add filter system Refer to information in the manual relating to the proper installation pro cedures or contact your local heat ing and cooling contractor Refer to in...

Page 17: ...using if at all pos sible If circumstances necessitate the use of wet or unseasoned wood fuel the furnace with smaller loads Consequently the fires will be hot ter thereby reducing the accumula tion of creosote If dry seasoned hardwoods are not available fuel the furnace with smaller loads Consequesntly the resultant fires will be hotter thereby retarding the accumulation of creo sote SEE 6 Uninsu...

Page 18: ...er warrants all electrical components one 1 year Please be advised that the firebrick and door gaskets are 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 Victorian Sales detailing his assessment of the problem This assessment must be accompanied by s...

Page 19: ... tion Fire Chief Model Number _________________________________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ________________________________________________________________________ Dealer where purchased ________________________________________________________________________ Additional Service Information ___________________...