HYC Fire Chief FC1500, Manual

Page 1: ...D BURNING INDOOR FURNACE MODELS FC1500 FC1700 Manufactured by Fire Chief Industries 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis MO 63132 1 800 875 4788 MADE IN USA Certified to UL391 Sept 2010 CSA B366 1 2014 Rev...

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Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...nsportation 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...

Page 5: ...Chimney Fire Warning 13 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 Troublesho...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...t 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 furnance and not to be installed as one If you do...

Page 8: ...ion 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...

Page 9: ...6 8 sheet metal screws provided 6 Top Panel A 8 Sheet Metal Screw Bottom Panel C Side Panel B Side Panel B 4 Position the assembled filter box on rear of furnace supporting it firmly up to electrical...

Page 10: ...s of your choice of chimney type for models FC1500 and FC1700 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...

Page 11: ...charge When using a brick chimney you must line the entire chimney with stainless steel liner The liner must be 6 for the FC1500 and FC1700 The diameter of the chimney stack should be consistent throu...

Page 12: ...ESS THAN 6 inches 150mm ON OIL ELECTRIC OR GAS FURNACES DO NOT CONNECT TO A DOWNFLOW FURNACE DO NOT CONNECT DUCTWORK SO THAT A REVERSE FLOW IS POSSIBLE OPERATE THE GAS OIL ELECTRIC FURNACE PERIODICALL...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...ated 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 includi...

Page 15: ...urs 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 Fur...

Page 16: ...r 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...

Page 17: ...s 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...

Page 18: ...WAF 002 WAF 002 7 1 ELECTRICAL CONTROL ASSEMBLY INDOOR WAF IECA WAF IECA 8 1 BLOWER ASSEMBLY FC3SPMOTOR FC3SPMOTOR 8a 1 BLOWER MOTOR FCDD037P FCDD037P 8b 1 BLOWER HOUSING FCBH FCBH 9 1 FILTER BOX KIT...

Page 19: ...RT 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 ROL...

Page 20: ...Blower Motor Assembly Diagram 2 1 2 3 17 PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM BLOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLY 1 1 BLOWER MOTOR 1 2 MOTOR CAPACITOR 1 3 2 PART NUMBER FCBH FC3610J370 FC3SPMK...

Page 21: ...C TRANSFORMER RELAY DRAFT MOTOR ON OFF SWITCH 3 SPEED SWITCH DRAFT BLOWER MOTOR FCDB 3 SPEED BLOWER MOTOR FC3SPMOTOR BLUE MED RED LOW BLACK HI 120V AC POWER SUPPLY WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK WHITE FCDBSW...

Page 22: ...ibrates 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 f...

Page 23: ...n on page 3 Possible Causes Remedies Excessively long run of stove pipe from furnace to flue Relocate the furnace so the horizontal run does not exceed 5 feet and has a 2 inch rise per foot The run sh...

Page 24: ...hermostat to call for more heat more often which will initiate the running of the draft blower Consequently the fires will be hotter thereby reducing the accumulation of creosote Install flue gas ther...

Page 25: ...y There is an 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 9 Problem Odor detected in home during...

Page 26: ...rmation in the manual relating to the proper installation procedures or contact your local heating and cooling contractor Refer to information in the manual relating to the proper ducting procedures o...

Page 27: ...e appliance part to be defective He or she must submit a written statement to Fire Chief Industries detailing an assessment of the problem This assessment MUST be accompanied by substantiating proof o...

Page 28: ...ssing Warranty Claims Please reference this page when requesting Customer Service Customer Information Purchased From Name Dealer Store Street Dealer Store Phone City Date Purchased State Zip Installe...