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FIRE CHIEF INDOOR FURNACE MANUAL
MODELS: FC1500, FC1700
EPA Certified to the
NSPS
Warm Air Furnace requirements, for sale
through May 2020.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations! You have selected the finest quality wood 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
the furnace will perform
due to variations
in
i
nstallation,
fuel and
environmental factors
.
Understanding that the furnace
performance can be impacted based upon wood species, wood quality, wood length, and wood reloading levels will improve
your overall experience.
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
that
damage has
occurred during transit, notify your
deal
er immediately. Your
deal
er 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,
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 BURNING FURNACE ONLY AND SHOULD NOT
BE ALTERED IN ANY WAY.
