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FIRE CHIEF INDOOR FURNACE MANUAL
MODELS: FC500E, FC700E, FC1100E
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations! You have selected the finest quality wood and coal burning indoor furnace, manufactured with pride in the
USA. Please take a few moments to carefully read the owner’s manual. By taking the time to familiarize yourself with your
new Fire Chief Furnace, you will be able to look forward to years of trouble-free, dependable service.
Installation:
First: Check local codes. The installation must comply with all local rules and requirements.
Furnace installation is to be performed by a qualified installer. This furnace must not be installed in trailers, modular or mobile
homes. Always have a properly installed and functioning smoke detector in your home. To prevent accidental injury, do not
allow anyone who is unfamiliar with the furnace to operate it. Spend time familiarizing yourself with your Fire Chief Furnace,
especially the different settings and the effects they have on burn patterns. It is impossible to predict how each setting will
affect your furnace due to variations in conditions, fuels and temperatures.
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 Fire Chief Furnace you find damage has occurred
during transit, notify your supplier immediately. Your supplier will advise you what actions must be taken to address the
problem.
Disclaimer Notice:
The listed BTU rating for your new Fire Chief Furnace was obtained using laboratory calculations. The actual BTU output you
experience may vary somewhat depending on the type, condition and moisture content of the fuel used, damper adjustment,
chimney type and other factors. Therefore, the manufacturer disclaims any guarantee as to the BTU output or capacity. Fire
Chief Industries disclaims any responsibility for the following: installation of a furnace that has been altered or modified in any
way; installation of the furnace other than as instructed in this manual; installation and/or use of any component or part not
approved by Fire Chief Industries for use with this furnace. Be sure to complete and return your warranty card within 30 days
of purchase in order to activate warranty coverage on your furnace.
Manufacturer’s Notice:
Please be advised that we periodically make changes to improve our products, therefore the information in this manual may
not be completely applicable to your Fire Chief Furnace. Please refer to markings on the appliance for additional information.
THIS IS A WOOD AND COAL BURNING FURNACE ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE
ALTERED IN ANY WAY.