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of creosote leakage from the joints. Installing a heat reclaimer in the pipe is not recommended because
it reduces the stack temperature thus causing creosote formation. Finally, we recommend installing a
manually operated cast iron damper in the stove pipe, between the furnace and the chimney flue. The
addition of the damper will greatly assist you in regulating your fire and achieving optimum results.
Always install a tee with clean-out cap to the flue outlet on the back of the furnace. This allows for easy
clean-out of the flue.
WARNING
• NEVER
use galvanized pipe in your flue connection - it produces poisonous gases when subjected to
extreme temperatures.
•
USE
only “Class A” Masonry or manufactured “Class A” All Fuel Chimney for your Fire Chief.
•
INSPECT
flues periodically for structural integrity.
•
CLEAN
the flue regularly to prevent creosote accumulation.
•
NEVER
leave the ash pan in your Fire Chief during operation.
FORCED HOT AIR CIRCULATION
:
The plenum size of your Fire Chief must not be reduced to less than 12" (twelve inches) and must
provide a minimum of eighteen inches between the top of your Fire Chief and the main trunk connec-
tion.
The furnace must maintain the following clearances to combustibles:
(all measurements are in inches)
Heat Plenum 3"; Chimney Connector 18"; Front 36"; Rear 31"; Side 12"; Main Furnace 12".
These tolerances are minimums and should be strictly adhered to because should a power outage occur,
a dangerous level of heat accumulation may develop.
DUCT RUNS:
Duct work should be designed so the external static pressure does not exceed .02 water column inches
while developing air velocities of 600 feet to 1,000 feet per minute in the main trunk duct and 400 feet
to 600 feet per minute at the registers. The heat outlet area should never be less than 12" round. The
Fire Chief
MUST
be installed with a cold air return system. The system should be a minimum of 10%
larger than the heat outlet to readily transfer the cold air back to the furnace.
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS:
We advise using only seasoned hard woods in your Fire Chief rather than highly rosined wood such as
pine.
Firewood should be cut at least one full season prior to the time of its intended use. Firewood
should be stacked in order to provide a free flow of air between the logs, thus allowing more rapid
seasoning.
If wood is to be store outside, it should be completely covered year round to protect it from
moisture and exposure to the elements.
WARNING
NEVER
fuel your Fire Chief with wet, unseasoned wood or wood that has been exposed to a recent
rainfall.
Burning wood with a 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, paraffin or those treated with chemical pre-
servatives in your Fire Chief.
The combustion of these substances may release harmful, toxic gases.
