Fire Chief FC300F Instructions Manual Download

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information

Location and Installation

Assembly of Unit

Blower and Housing

Optional Filter Box

Blower Assembly / Thermodisc

Chimney Types and Recommendations

Duct Runs

Installation of Optional Equipment

General Operation

Types of Wood to Use 11

First Wood Fire

Loading Wood

First Coal Fire

Disposal of Ashes

Creosote Formation

Creosote Prevention

Chimney Fire Warning

Power Failure

Furnace Diagram with Parts List

Grate System Diagram - FC300F

Blower Motor Assembly Diagram

Wiring Diagram

Troubleshooting

Warranty Information 24

DOUBLE CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL OF THE

REQUIRED COMPONENTS. IF YOU FIND THAT THERE IS A PART MISSING,

CALL 1-800-875-4788 FOR FASTEST SERVICE, PLEASE DO NOT GO BACK TO

THE DEALER. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS.

Summary of Contents for FC300F

Page 1: ...URNING INDOOR FURNACE MODEL FC300F Manufactured by Fire Chief Industries 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis MO 63132 1 800 875 4788 MADE IN USA REVISION II OCTOBER 2012 Tested to the UL391 Standard Shown with optional filter box installed ...

Page 2: ...mage 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 dealer immediately Your dealer 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...

Page 3: ... 12 First Coal Fire 13 Disposal of Ashes 14 Creosote Formation 14 Creosote Prevention 14 Chimney Fire Warning 14 Power Failure 15 Furnace Diagram with Parts List 16 Grate System Diagram FC300F 17 Blower Motor Assembly Diagram 17 Wiring Diagram 18 Troubleshooting 19 Warranty Information 24 DOUBLE CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL OF THE REQUIRED COMPONENTS IF YOU FIND THAT THERE IS A PART MI...

Page 4: ...MER SERVICE ISSUES DO NOT RETURN TO THE DEALER THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS CALL 1 800 875 4788 Forced Hot Air Circulation The plenum size of your Fire Chief Furnace must not be reduced to less than 12 inches in diameter or 113 square inches and must provide a minimum of 18 inches between the top of your Fire Chief Furnace and the main trunk connection The plenum attached to the furn...

Page 5: ...ned on pages 16 18 of this manual DOUBLE CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL THE REQUIRED COMPONENTS IF YOU FIND THAT THERE IS A PART MISSING CALL 1 800 875 4788 FOR FASTEST SERVICE PLEASE DO NOT GO BACK TO THE DEALER DEALER DOES NOT CARRY REPLACEMENT PARTS 1 Attach blower to the back of the furnace using 4 20 bolts and nuts Line up the blower with the pre drilled holes on the backside of the...

Page 6: ...gh the blower is cleaner Replace your filter every thirty days during the heating season Filter Size 16x20x1 available at most hardware stores 2 Assemble the following parts using 6 10 sheet metal screws Both B and C panels should fit inside of D and A panel flanges Attach D bottom panel to C side panel and B side panel with electric After the top and sides are assembled attach A top panel using 6...

Page 7: ... motor with cord four 1 4 x 20 x 3 4 bolts to attach motor to the back of the furnace one thermodisc and two 8 x 1 2 screws junction box with wiring and two 8 x 1 2 screws cover plate with two screws All are included with the furnace in a separate box along with the owner s manual and 8 starter collar 1 Bolt the motor onto the back of the furnace with the 4 1 4 x 20 x 3 4 bolts 2 Attach the thermo...

Page 8: ...a heat reclaimer in the pipe is not recommended because it reduces the stack temperature thus causing creosote formation Installing a manually operated cast iron damper in the stovepipe between the furnace and the chimney pipe is recommended The addition of a damper will greatly assist in regulating the fire and achieving optimum results Always install a tee with clean out cap to the chimney outle...

Page 9: ...T 2100 CHIMNEY ONLY When using a brick chimney you must line the entire chimney with stainless steel liner The liner must be the correct size for the furnace FC300F 6 inch liner The diameter of the chimney stack should be consistent throughout length of the chimney The chimney size should be at least as large as the exhaust stack on the furnace but not more than twice its size The chimney stack sh...

Page 10: ...E 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 WITH CAN CGA 2 3 THE OPERATION OF THE...

Page 11: ... Manual Back Draft Damper The Back Draft Damper may be installed in either a vertical or horizontal section of the 8 round hot air duct It should be positioned as close to the plenum opening of the FC300F as practical Press the female end of the damper over the FC300F furnace collar or male end of the duct pipe When properly positioned the arrows on the air flow decal point away from the FC300F NO...

Page 12: ...AUSED BY THE ACCUMULATED ASH Never use chemicals or gasoline to start or maintain your fire Do not burn oil garbage trash plastic or any fuel other than wood or coal in your furnace Doing so will void the warranty WARNING RISK OF FIRE DO NOT operate with flue draft exceeding 08 water column inches 19 9 Pa DO NOT store fuel or other combustible materials within marked installation clearances Inspec...

Page 13: ...n within the home and furnace room or area is recommended during the initial firing and break in period to accommodate this possibility Your new Fire Chief Furnace is classified as having airtight construction This type of design should enable you to experience an average burn time between 6 and 8 hours per full load of fuel dry seasoned hardwood However abnormally cold weather may reduce the burn...

Page 14: ...ut be careful to avoid mixing the coal as this can form clinkers For overnight burn operations follow the above instructions and adjust the chimney damper When burning Anthracite coal start the fire with wood as described above Add layers of coal making sure not to smother the fire the third layer should be a little heavier but should not to extend above 2 inches below the top of the brick in the ...

Page 15: ...CEMENT PARTS CALL 1 800 875 4788 Creosote Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces compounds in exhaust smoke which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cooled chimney flue of a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote makes an extremely dangerous f...

Page 16: ...OID THE WARRANTY Always keep your wood covered year round Dry wood will produce higher BTU output and a longer burn time Refer to the nameplate on furnace for additional information WARNING RISK OF FIRE Do not operate with the flue draft exceeding 08 water column inches 19 9 Pa Do not operate with fuel loading door or ash removal drawer open Do not store fuel or other combustible material within m...

Page 17: ...O DISCONNECT SWITCH FCTD110 13 1 LEFT HAND SKIN FC3LH 14 2 DOOR HINGE PIN FCDP 15 1 FUEL DOOR ASSEMBLY FCFD3A 9 8 11 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION ITEM NUMBERS FURNACE SHELL FC3 SHELL ASH PAN FC3AP RIGHT HAND SKIN FC3RH FILTER BOX FCFB3 FURNACE BLOWER FC300 BM TOP SKIN FC3TOP DUCT CONNECTOR FC8C BRICK 9 LONG HTFB BRICK 13 1 2 LONG FC11041 WOOD GRADE GRATE FCWG THERMO DISCONNECT SWITCH FCTD110 LEFT HAND S...

Page 18: ... 2 3 1 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM BLOWER HOUSING 1 3 BLOWER MOTOR 1 1 BLOWER WHEEL 1 4 INLET COLLAR 1 5 MOTOR CAPACITOR 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM BLOWER HOUSING 1 3 BLOWER MOTOR 1 1 BLOWER WHEEL 1 4 INLET COLLAR 1 5 MOTOR CAPACITOR 1 2 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM GRATE 2 1 BRICK 13 5 INCHES LONG 2 2 BRICK 9 INCHES LONG 2 3 3 ...

Page 19: ... POWER CORD FAN CONTROL SWITCH FAN MOTOR WIRE NUTS FC300F WIRING DIAGRAM WIRE COLOR CODE L1 Black Line Cord L2 White Line Cord L3 Black Fan Motor L4 White Fan Motor L5 Black Fan Control Switch L6 Black Fan Control Switch MOTOR WIRING BOX ...

Page 20: ...rew sufficiently to fasten the squirrel cage securely to the shaft Possible Causes Remedies Balance weights on squirrel cage have become dislocated You may attempt to adjust the weights yourself to obtain an acceptable balance If you are unsuccessful contact your supplier Return the blower to your supplier for replacement Defective main bearings 3 Review wiring diagram If wired correctly seek prof...

Page 21: ...the horizontal run does not exceed 5 feet and has a 2 inch rise per foot The run should not contain more than 2 elbows Replace with a larger flue providing a minimum of 50 square inches but not more than 100 square inches of draft area If the flue is within these specifications check the draft with a draft gage manometer Your flue should provide a minimum of 04 water column inches and a maximum of...

Page 22: ...hes or 4 inches round Install stainless steel liner in masonry chimney to reduce creosote formation and improve draw Use appropriate size stainless liner for the furnace DANGER Never use uninsulated stove pipe as chimney It must not be used on the inside of your home due to high stack temperatures which create an extreme fire hazard Uninsulated pipe cannot be used as an outside flue because it cau...

Page 23: ...ase chimney height Open backdraft damper 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 Backdraft damper is in the closed position 10 Problem Circulation blower will not turn on Possible Causes Remedies Defective capacitor Replace capacitor Contact your supplier for replacement Review wi...

Page 24: ...ting procedures or consult your local heating and cooling contractor Check and replace filter Proper filter size is 16 by 20 by 1 Furnace room may be too airtight Install an aperture to the outside consisting of a minimum of 12 square inches or 4 inches round Consult a professional to determine correct sizing Excessive dirt accumulation in optional air filter Combustion chamber not receiving an ad...

Page 25: ... 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 Fire Chief Industries detailing an assessment of the problem This assessment MUST be accompanied by substantiating proof of purchase dated invoice bill of...

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