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IMPORTANT: FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR CUSTOMER SERVICE
ISSUES, DO NOT RETURN TO THE DEALER (THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE
REPLACEMENT PARTS), CALL 1-800-875-4788.
BURN WOOD AND COAL ONLY!
General
Operation
Types of Wood to Use:
We advise using only dry, seasoned hardwoods in your Fire Chief Furnace rather than high resin woods such as pine.
Firewood should be cut at least one full season prior to the time of its intended use, for optimum heat output. Firewood should
be 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 and exposure to the elements.
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS: 22 inch maximum log length
Use extreme caution when opening the door during operation, temperatures can exceed 300°F. Release the latch on the fuel door. Wait
at least 10 seconds after releasing the latch, and then proceed to the fully open position. Opening the door in this manner is designed
to eliminate the possibility of gaseous ignition. Heat resistant gloves are recommended when opening the fuel door, regulating the spin
draft, or emptying the ash pan.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACES. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. DO NOT TOUCH DURING OPERATION.
CAUTION:
• INSPECT FLUE PIPES, JOINTS AND SEALS REGULARLY TO ENSURE THAT SMOKE AND FLUE GASES ARE
NOT DRAWING INTO, AND ARE NOT BEING CIRCULATED BY THE AIR-CIRCULATION SYSTEM.
• CLEANING OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER, FLUE PIPE, AND CHIMNEY, IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT AT THE END OF THE
HEATING SEASON TO MINIMIZE CORROSION DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS CAUSED 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.
• Inspect and clean flues and chimney regularly.
• DO NOT operate your furnace with the fuel door or ash drawer open.
WARNING: NEVER fuel your furnace with wet, unseasoned wood or wood that has been exposed to a recent rainfall. Burning
wood with high moisture content will cause a rapid accumulation of hazardous creosote, which has been proven to be the
most common cause of flue fires. NEVER burn plastics, any wood product containing glue, or wood treated with
chemical
preservatives in your furnace. The combustion of these substances may release harmful, toxic gases.
*BE SURE TO KEEP WOOD COVERED YEAR ROUND!*
