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SPECIFICATIONS:
Laboratory testing has proven that a central solid fuel furnace provides the most viable solution to the
on going problem of homeowner utility dependence. In consideration of this fact, the Fire Chief has
been engineered to accommodate the heating requirements of the average sized home, even during
winter’s coldest months. It is constructed with high grade, heavy gauge steel and is continually welded
to assure the utmost in structural strength. In addition, the heat exchanger is lined with firebrick to
ensure many years of energy efficient service. The design of the secondary combustion chamber in-
creases fuel efficiency by creating a “secondary burn” of smoke and wood gases before they are vented
up the chimney. The cast iron doors are custom fitted to provide an air tight seal, greatly extending the
burn time and insuring maximum efficiency in fuel consumption. The heavy gauge cast iron shaker
grate, designed for maximum heat transfer, features wrap around sides which aid in convenient ash
removal and reduces maintenance.
For total comfort and convenience, we added a thermostatically controlled draft and circulation blower
system. These fully automatic components furnish rapid heat disbursement to your home, minimizing
recovery time when the thermostat demands heat.
We have incorporated all of these features as standard equipment, thereby offering you the most effi-
cient, durable and affordable appliance possible.
LOCATION AND INSTALLATION:
NOTE
:
Before beginning your installation, consult with proper local authorities regarding local
codes governing all such applications and installations.
DO NOT
connect your Fire Chief Wood and Coal Furnace to any flue that services
ANY
other appli-
ance. Your Fire Chief Wood and Coal Furnace must be placed on a non-combustible floor and position
it as close to the chimney as possible.
Recommendation:
We recommend the purchase of
Chimfex
™
Dry Chemical Flue Fire Extinguisher. These are readily
available at most stove shops and hardware stores. Smoke detectors should be installed on all levels of
your home. Finally, we recommend installing a fire extinguisher within the furnace room or area.
FLUE TYPE AND RECOMMENDATION
:
Safety requirements demand that your Fire Chief be connected to
"Class A" All Fuel Chimney ONLY
.
By definition,
"Class A"
refers to either a flue lined masonry chimney or all fuel factory built chimney.
Although experts have expressed differing opinions as to which system is superior, we feel it is a matter
of what you find most suitable. Regardless of your choice of flue type, it must be a minimum of
6"
diameter
for the
Models
500
and
700
and a
minimum of 8" diameter
for the
1100
. In order to create
the most efficient draft, the flue size should not exceed 12 inches with a minimum of .08 inches water
column of draft. The stove pipe required to connect your furnace to the flue should be a minimum of 24
gauge thickness.
NEVER USE GALVANIZED PIPE.
Horizontal run should not exceed five feet and
should have a minimum rise of two inches per foot.
No installation should have more than two elbows
and that a 45° elbow is preferable to a 90° elbow.
As a safety precaution, all pipe sections should be
fastened together with a minimum of three sheet metal screws. For your convenience, the male ends of
the pipe should point toward the furnace to form drip-free connections, thereby reducing the possibility