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FIRE CHIEF FURNACE

WOOD BURNING 

OUTDOOR FURNACE

MODEL: FC1900

Manufactured by:

Fire Chief Industries

10950 Linpage Place

Saint Louis, MO 63132

1-800-875-4788

MADE IN USA

Tested to 

UL391 and 

CSA B366.1-2011

and B415.1-2010

Standards

Contains

Proper Burn

Practices! 

Revision III

May 2017

Summary of Contents for Fire Chief FC1900

Page 1: ...URNACE MODEL FC1900 Manufactured by Fire Chief Industries 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis MO 63132 1 800 875 4788 MADE IN USA Tested to UL391 and CSA B366 1 2011 and B415 1 2010 Standards Contains Pro...

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Page 3: ...al components is essential For instance the wall thermostat must be hooked up to the furnace and the draft blower must be in operation at all times This will increase furnace efficiency and produce mo...

Page 4: ...ace has been tested for clearance of 12 inches from the home this would give maximum airflow and provide the highest efficiency Transportation Damage Every effort has been made to ensure that your Fir...

Page 5: ...al Operation 12 FIRST FIRE 12 LOADING WOOD 12 Fuel Recommendations 13 Disposal of Ashes 13 Heat Dump and Fuse Link System 13 Draft Blower 14 CREOSOTE FORMATION 14 CREOSOTE PREVENTION 15 Power Failure...

Page 6: ...have incorporated all of these features as standard equipment offering you the most efficient durable and affordable appliance possible Abnormally cold weather could reduce the burn time Your Fire Ch...

Page 7: ...ith other brands Before using the silicone to install the anchor plate to the top of your Fire Chief Furnace ensure the chimney you purchased will fit the anchor plate Guy wire brackets are attached t...

Page 8: ...IT IS NOT TO BE CONNECTED TO A CHIMNEY FLUE THAT SERVES ANOTHER APPLIANCE INSTALLING THE ANCHOR PLATE Only if using chimney other than ShelterPro or Super Vent Note Check with your dealer for the anch...

Page 9: ...up the chimney the length of the measurement increases Once this measurement reaches 10 feet this height on the chimney is your base height The chimney must be 2 feet taller than the base height If th...

Page 10: ...att minimum Use Class A HT 2100 All Fuel 6 Inch Chimney for your Fire Chief Furnace Never use galvanized pipe in your flue connection Inspect the flue periodically for structural integrity Clean the f...

Page 11: ...d wood or Paper products cardboard plywood or particleboard The prohibition against burning these materials does not prohibit the use of fire starters made from paper cardboard saw dust wax and simila...

Page 12: ...excellent location for running the hot air duct vent as well as the vent for the cold air return The cold air return is an integral part of the system and must be used when installing the furnace Fai...

Page 13: ...rated insulated flexible hot air duct to connect the central duct system for the home When using flexible duct inside the home it must be pulled tight with no offsets or elbows to prevent turbulence a...

Page 14: ...n Ideally locate each at opposite ends of the home If you don t the air will not flow evenly throughout the home This method will work well on homes built on concrete slabs and help create a good airf...

Page 15: ...before operating at full capacity The new steel and metal components of the furnace have a protective coating or paint on the surface which could produce an odor during the break in period Adequate ve...

Page 16: ...ashes into a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final...

Page 17: ...and supplies fresh air into the firebox producing a hotter fire which in turn provides more heat in the heat chamber The heat is then sent through the duct system throughout your home When the wall t...

Page 18: ...le liquids inappropriate materials Maintaining Your Furnace At the beginning of each heating season take time to thoroughly check your furnace and chimney system Make sure there are no leaks where the...

Page 19: ...reservatives Operate your furnace without a backup power supply or generator Fuel your furnace with wet unseasoned wood Use 90 elbows when running ductwork Operate the furnace without the chimney atta...

Page 20: ...ey that are in good operating condition If exhaust fans are installed in the storage area they should not create negative pressures in the room where the solid fuel burning appliance is located On a b...

Page 21: ...FCDB 6 1 ELECTRICAL CONTROL ASSEMBLY INDOOR WAF OECA 7 1 BLOWER ASSEMBLY FC3SPMOTOR 7a 1 BLOWER MOTOR FCDD037P 7b 1 BLOWER HOUSING FCBH 8 1 each STARTER COLLAR 10 and 12 SNGCLR10 SNGCLR12 9 1 SMOKE C...

Page 22: ...MOTOR 1 4 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM BLOWER WHEEL 1 1 BLOWER HOUSING 1 2 MOTOR CAPACITOR 1 3 BLOWER MOTOR 1 4 2 1 3 4 1 2 2 3 2b 5 4b 5 4 19 SF4200 PARTS LIST ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION 1 1 FCSGH...

Page 23: ...AN LIMIT CONTROL WALL THERMOSTAT 120V AC 24V AC TRANSFORMER RELAY DRAFT BLOWER MOTOR BLOWER MOTOR BLACK 120V AC POWER SUPPLY WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK WHITE YELLOW RED RED RED YELLOW BLACK ORANGE WIRING...

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Page 25: ...rnace not providing enough heat Furnace size is inadequate for your home 2 Open slide cover to an opening of approximately 3 8 inches Completely avoid using if at all possible If circumstances necessi...

Page 26: ...t accumulation surrounding air registers in the home Possible Causes Remedies Furnace is not connected to return air duct and is disbursing dirt throughout home Connect to return air duct system Insta...

Page 27: ...gases which causes them to condense as creosote on the inside of the flue Using uninsulated stove pipe for the chimney Problem Smoke from the fire chamber is puffing back through the forced draft mot...

Page 28: ...turing process Firing the furnace has raised the tempera ture of the fire box to a level that is sufficient to vaporize the residue The odor should disappear after a few hours of usage Possible Causes...

Page 29: ...nction containing gases within the fire chamber Possible Causes Remedies 16 Insufficient natural draft or an obstruction in the flue system See 8 9 and 16 Fire chamber filled to capacity with unburned...

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Page 31: ...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 t...

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