Fire Chief FC300F User manual

MADE
IN
USA
FC300F
Fire Chief
Wood Burning Furnace
Owner's Manual
VOLUME II
June 2010
Manufactured By:
Fire ChiefIndustries
7280 Old State Route 21
Barnhart, Mo. 63012
1-800-875-4788 or 636-942-4747
$9.95
Intertek
Tested to
Ul391
Standards

"Save These Instructions"
Congratulations!
You h ave se lected the fin es t quality wood burning indoor fu rn ace, manufactured
with pride in the USA. Please take a few moments to carefully
read the owner's manua l.
By taking the time to famil ia ri ze yourse lf wi th your new Fire Chief, you will be able to
look forward to years of trouble-free, dependable service.
Installat i on
First: Check Local Codes. The installation m us t comply with all local rulings 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
installed in your home .
• To prevent accidental injury , do not allow anyone who is unfamiliar
w it h the furnace to operate it.
• Spend time familiarizi ng yourself with your Fire Chief Furnace ,
especially the different settings and the effect they have on burn
patterns . It is impossible to state how each setting will affect
your furnace due to variations in settings , fuels and temperatures.
Transportation Damages
Every effort has been made to insure that your Fire Chief 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
you find damage had occurred during transit, notify your supplier immediately. Your
supplier will advise you as to what actions must
be taken to correct the problem.
Disclaimer Notice
The listed BTU rating of your new Fire Chiefwas obtained under ideal laboratory testing
conditions. The actual BTU output
you experience may vary somewhat depending on the type,
condition and moisture content
of the fuel used; damper adjustment; chimney type and other
variable factors. Therefore, the manufacturer disclaims any guarantee
as to the BTU output or
capacity of your furnace. Fire Chief Industries will void and disclaim any responsibility for the
following:
installation of a furnace that has been al tered or modified in any way; installation of the furnace
other than
as instructed in this manual; installation andlor use of any component or part not
approved
by Fire Chief Industries for use on this furnace. Be sure to complete and return your
warranty
ca rd within thirty (30) days of purchase in order to receive 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 compatible with your Fire Chief .'
THIS IS A WOOD BURNING FURNACE
AND SHOULD NOT BE ALTERED IN ANY WAY
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Table of Contents
Exploded Drawing of FC300F .. .......... ... ............... ... ................ 4
Parts List.................................................................................... 5
Wiring Diagram
... ......................................................................... 6
Assembly Instructions................................................................ .. 7
Installation of Blower.................................................................. 7
Optional Components ................................................................. 8
Flue Diagram ............................................................................... 9
Clearances ....................................................................................10
Installation Specifications I Location
...................................... 11
Dueling I Flue Specifications....... .. ... ............................................ 12
Performance I Firing FC300F..................................................... 13
General Operation lAsh Removal ............................................... 14
Creosote Prevention ... ................................................................. 14
Serial and Model Registration In formation.................................... 15
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 16
Warranty .................................................................... ... .............. 21
BURN WOOD ONLY
ALWAYSKEEP YOUR WOOD COVERED YEAR ROUND.
DRY WOOD WILL PRODUCE MORE BTU OUTPUT
AND LONGER BURN TIMES.
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Model FC300F
Parts Diagram - REVISED JUNE 2010
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3
4

FC300F Exploded Parts List -REVISED JUNE 2010
Item #
1
2
3
4
5
6
Description
Cabinet Top -FC3TOP
Right Side Cabinet -FC3RSF
Left Side Cabinet -FC3LSF
Firebox Assembly -FC3SHELL
Rear Baffle -FC3RB
8" Duct Ring Collar -FC8C
qUANTITY
1
1
1
1
1
1
7 Side Firebrick - FCJ5041- 13 1/2" X 4 1/2" X 1 1/4" 2
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Side Firebrick - HTFB - 9" X 4 1/2" X 1 1/4"
Wood Grate -FCWG
Knob -FCKIMOB
Spin Draft -FCSD
Fuel Door Assembly - FCFD
Fuel Door Gasket 5/8" -FCGSKT58
Fuel Door Hand
.. -FCFDH
Fuel Door Latch -FCDL
Hinge Pin -FCHP
Ash Drawer Assembly -FC3AD
Smoke Curtain -FCSC
Smoke Curtain Clip -FCSCHDW
1/4" X 20 X 3/4" Bolt -
included with FCSCHDW
Circulation Blower -FC300BM
Cord for Blower -FC3CORD
Junction Box -FC670
Fan Thermo-Disc -FC3DISC90/110
Conduit Assembly -FCCON
OPTIONAL
Filter Box FCFB300 NOTSHOWN
May be ordered thru your Dealer or Fire Chief Industries
2
2
1
2
1
45"
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
'Repair Part Numbers listed in Bold may be ordered thru our Customer Service
Department with a VISA/MC or Discover, call 800.875.4788.
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FC300F
Wiring Diagram Revised June 2010
POWER CORD
WIRE COLOR CODE
LI - Black - Line Cord
L2 - White - Line Cord
L3 - Black -FaD Motor
L4 - White Fan Motor
L5 - Black - Fan Control Switch
L6 - Black - Fan Contro l Switch
WIRE NUTS
L4
L5
L6
6
FAN MOTOR
FAN CONTROL
SWITCH

Installation Instructions -REV JUNE 2010
Please review the parts diagram and list on pages 4 and 5 of this manual to be assured that you
have received a
ll of the required components. If your inspection reveals a discrepancy, contact
your supplier for help. Examine the grate assembly to verify that
it has not loosened during
transit.
It should rest evenly on the bottom of the fire chamber. Adjust if necessar y.
Blower Assembly
T he FC300F blower assembly requires the following assembly to complete the insta ll ation on
your furnace. The components are included with your furnace.
You should have the following items: blower motor with cord; four 1/
4" X 20 X 3/4" bolts to
attach motor to the back of the furnace; one thenna disc and two #8 X 112" screw s; junction box
with
wi ring 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.
Step I: Bolt the motor onto the back of the furnace with the 4 - 1/ 4" X 20 X 3/ 4" bolts;
Step 2: Attach the thenno disc to the two diagonal holes on the left side of the furnace with
th e two #8 X 112" screws; attach one wire to each terminal on the thenno disc;
Step 3: Mount junction box in the two vertical holes on the left side of furnace with the two
#8 X 1/ 2" screws;
Step 4: Attach cover plate to junction box with the two attached screws;
Step 5: Plug electrical cord into outlet.
THERMO DISC JUNCTION BOX
FUR NACE LEFT SIDE
--.......
COVER PLATE
BLOWER ASSEMBLY WITH POWER CORD
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Installation of Optional Equipment
BackDraft Damper
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY PART # AM -BD8 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 fwnace eoUar
or male end of the dUCl pipe. When properly positioned, the arrows on the air flow
decal poi nt "away" from the FC300F.
NOTE: The back draft damper may cause the blower to cycle on and off frequently. If
this OCCW"S , install a sheet metal screw inside orthe damper to prevent the flapper from
closing completely_
This will allow heat to rise off of the furnace.
HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION
NOTE: Position so that air
flow will open damper in the
direction ofductwork.
VERTICAL INSTALLATION
NOTE : Position so that air
flow will open damper from
bottom .
Manual Back Draft Dampers
OPTIONAL ACCESS ORY #AM -MD8 Ma,lI/al Back Drllft 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 Fire Chief as practical. Press the female end of the damper over the
Fire
Chief Furnace collar or male end of the duct pipe. \Vhen properly positioned.
the arrows
011 the airflow decal point "away" from the Fire Chief Furnace.
NOTE: The back draft damper handle closes off the duel. stopping the cool air
from your air-conditioner from flowing back thru the furnace. Diagrams above
show horizontal and vertical installation. OPEN THE DAMPER AT THE
BEGINNING OF HEATING SEASON -IF THE DAMPER IS IN THE
"CLOSED" POSITION, IT WlLL CAUSE THE BLOWER TO RUN
CONTIKUOUSLY AND CAUSE THE FURNACE TO OVERHEAT CAUSING
TIlE BLOWER TO FAIL.
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Chimney Recommendations
**0 0 not connect this unit to a chim ney flue serving another appliance· ·
Th~ termination cap should
be designed to Inhibit down-
drafting without restricting
the exhaust discharge.
USE
CLASS
"A"
HT2100 ALL
FUEL CHIMNEY
ONLY
• i
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Chimney upeMs have determined that Ihe
chimney tennination should be at least 2' above the
highest portion of the roof Iha! ! ~ ,,!it~ ! n !I 10' rad i us
ofthe chimney.
When using a brick chimney, you must
line the entire chimney with stainless
liner. The liner must be the correct
size for the furnace: FC300F -
FC500E and FC700E: 6-; and for
the Fe, lOOE : 8- ,
The diameter of the chimney stack
should be consistent throughout its
entire length .
The chimney stack should have a built in air
tight clean out. WARNING: Do not operate
wi
th clean out uncapped.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Your Fire Chief Furnace is designed to be a supplemental or central heating source
for your home. This wood burning furnace may be installed parallel with a properly
operating electric , gas or oil-fired central furnace that is listed or certified in accordance
with a nationally recognized safety standard within installation clearances as specified on
the Fire Chief nameplate. When in a parallel installation the static pressure of the central
furnace plenum may not exceed 0.15 inch of water column and maximum setting on
central furnace limit switch is 182 °F. With the Fire Chief wood burning furnace in an
"Interconnection Arrangement" your wood burning furnace should be upstream of the
central furnace . The Fire Chief furnace wann air supply should never be connected to
return air of the central furnace. Installation should be perfoffi1ed by a qualified installer.
Laboratory testing has proven that a central solid fuel furnace provides the most
viable solution to the on going problem of homeowner utility dependence. In consider-
ation of this fact, the Fire Chief has been engineered
to accommodate the heating
requirements of the average sized home , even during winter's coldest months . It is
constructed with high grade, heavy gauge steel and is continually welded to assure the
utmost
in structural strength. In addition, the firebox is lined with firebrick to ensure
many years of energy efficient service. The design of the secondary combustion cham-
ber increases fuel efficiency by creating a "secondary burn" of smoke and wood gases
before they are vented up the chimney. The cast iron door is custom fitted to
provide an air tight seal , greatly extending the burn time and insuring maximum effi-
ciency in fuel consumption . The heavy-gauge cast iron grate , designed for maximum
heat transfer , aid in convenient ash removal and reduce maintenance.
For total comfort and convenience, we added a thermostatically controlled
circulation blower system . These fully automatic components furnish rapid heat
disbursement to your home , minimizing recovery time .
We have included
all of these features as standard equipment, offering you the
most effiCient, durable and affordable indoor wood burning furnace possible.
FORCED HOT AIR CIRCULATION:
The plenum size of your Fire Chief must not be reduced to less than 8" (eight
inches) round or 50 square inches and must provide a minimum of eighteen inches
between the top of your Fire Chief and the main trunk connection. The plenum installed
to the furnace must be constructed of metal. The warm air supply duct system should
be constructed of materials with a minimum temperature rating of 2500 Fahrenheit.
CLEARANCES:
Unit must be placed on a non - combustible floor ; non-combustible floor must
extend at least 16" in front; 8" on either side of fuel loading and ash removal doors;
underneath the chimney connector and extending 2" on either side of the chimney
connector
The furnace must maintain the following clearances to combustibles:
(al/ measurements are in inches)
Heat Plenum 2"; Chimney Connector 18"; Front 48"; Rear 31 "; Side 12"; Main
Furnace 12".
These are minimum clearances and should be strictly adhered to because should a
power outage occur , a dangerous level of heat accumulation may develop . 00 not store
fuel or other combustible materials within marked installation clearances .
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POWER FAILURE:
In case of power failure to keep your Fire Chief from over-heating and causing
damage to the electrical components, follow these steps:
1. Close the spin damper controls
on fuel and ash doors.
2.
DO NOT add more fuel (wood) to the firebox.
There is no warranty on electrical components due to power failure.
LOCATION AND INSTALLATION:
NOTE: Before beginning your installation, consult with proper local authorities
regarding local codes governing al/ such applications
and installations.
DO NOT connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance. Your fur-
nace must be placed on a non-combustible floor and position it as close to the chimney
as possible . Air for combustion must be provided into room where furnace is located.
Allow air free access to furnace for combustion and ventilation. Recommendation:
We recommend the purchase of Chimfex™ Dry Chemical Chimney Fire Extin-
guisher. These are readily available at most stove shops
and hardware stores.
Smoke detectors should
be installed on all levels of your home. Finally,we recommend
installing a fire extinguisher within the furnace room or area.
CHIMNEY TYPE AND RECOMMENDATION: See diagram on Page 9
Safety requirements demand that your Fire Chief be connected to "Class A"
HT2100 All Fuel or stainless-lined masonry chimney ONLY.
By definition, "Class A" refers to either a lined masonry chimney or all fuel fac-
tory-built chimney. Although experts have expressed differing opinions as to which
system
is superior; we feel rt is a matter of what you find most suitable. Regardless of
your choice of flue type, for Models 300F, 500E and 700E, a
minimum 6" diameter
and for the Model 1100E, a minimum of 8" diameter . In order to create the most
efficient draft, the chimney size should not exceed
12 inches with a maximum of .08
inches water column of draft. With the use of a draft gauge or manometer, the flue draft
can be measured if more than . 08 inches ofwater column draft can be adjusted with the
installation of a flue damper. The stove pipe required to connect your furnace to the
chimney should
be a minimum of 24 gauge thickness. NEVER USE GALVANIZED PIPE.
Horizontal run should not exceed five feet and should have a minimum rise of two
inches per foot. No installation should have more than two elbows and a 45·
elbow is preferable to a 90· elbow.
As a safety precaution,
all pipe sections should be fastened together with a mini-
mum of three sheet metal screws. For your convenience, the crimped male ends of the
pipe should point toward the furnace to form drip-free connections, thereby reducing the
possibility 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 pipe. 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 chimney outlet on the back of the furnace. This allows for
easy clean-out ofthe chimney system.
When using a masonry chimney, you must line the chimney with a stainless steel
liner . The stainless liner will keep the chimney temperature hotter for better draw and
significantly reduce the creosote formation in the chimney. If using this method, use 6"
stainless liner for the FC300F, FC500E and FC700E and 8" stainless liner for the
FC1100F.
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DANGER· Risk of Fire and Explosion.
Do not burn garbage, gasoline, drain oil or other flammable liquids
WARNING
• NEVER use galvanized pipe in your chimney connection -it produces poisonous gases
when subjected to extreme temperatures.
• USE only Masonry or manufactured "Class A" HT21 00 All Fuel Chimney for your Fire
Chief.
• INSPECT chimney system periodically for structural integrity.
• CLEAN the chimney system regularly to prevent creosote accumulation.
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 f eet to 600 feet per minute at the 8" registers. The
heat outlet area should never
be less than 8 inches 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. Avoid using 900
elbows in duct runs; 45
0 elbows provide a better air flow and less resistance.
CAUTION: The warm air supply outlet of the supplementary furnace should not be
connected to the cold air return inlet
of the central furnace, because a possibility exists of
components
of the central furnace overheating and causing the central furnace to oper-
ate other than
as intended.
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS: Log Size 22"
BURN WOOD ONLY
We advise using only dry, seasoned hardwoods in your Fi re Chief Furnace rather
than highly rosined woods such
as pine. Firewood should be cut at least one full season
prior to the time
of its intended used 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.
Use extreme caution when opening the door during operation, temperatures can
exceed 3000 -wait at least
10 (ten) seconds after releasing the latch, 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: NEVER use chemicals or gasoline to start or maintain your fire. Do not burn
oil, garbage, trash, plastiC or any fuel other than wood
in your furnace, doing so will void
the warranty.
DO NOT operate your Fire Chief with the Fuel or Ash Door OPEN.
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WARNING - RISK OF FIRE
• DO NOT operate with fuel draft exceeding .08" (19.9 Pa l in. of water column.
DO NOT operate with fuel loading or ash removal doors open.
• DO NOT store fuel or other combustible materials within marked installation
clearances .
• Inspect and clean flues and chimney regularly.
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 com·
man cause of flue fires.
NEVER burn plastics, any wood product containing glue, paraffin or those treated
with chemical preservatives in your Fire Chief.
The combustion of these substances may
release harmful, toxic gases.
DANGER - Risk of Fire and Explosion.
Do not burn garbage , gasoline , drain oil or other flammable liquids
STARTING YOUR FIRST "REAL" FIRE: Check to be certain the spin draft is wide
open to allow oxygen into the firebox.
Place several crumpled newspapers on the grate with some dry kindling layered
on top of the papers, ignite the newspaper. When the kindling is burning, add several
small pieces of wood -allow the wood to fully engage in flames. After about 20 minutes
the fire should be established, allowing you to add more wood -do not overload and
smother the fire. Add more wood slowly, so the flames have time to engulf the fresh
wood. Once the fire
is burning and there is a glowing ember bed , adjust the draft to
achieve the desired burn pattern. Learning how to adjust the draft to maintain the
desired temperature for your home may take a few days . After a short time you will
know which settings and adjustments work best for your home.
Do not over-fire the furnace. Over-firing by overloading/over-fuelling the furnace
causes the metal to superheat and expand, then cool rapidly which causes cracking,
therefore
VOiding the warranty. Over-firing or abuse can easily be determined upon
inspection.
It will take about forty minutes to establish a bed of hot embers. When
you have achieved the hot ember bed . add larger pieces of firewood. Within
thirty to forty minutes. adjust the spin drafts to obtain optimum performance.
NOTE:
Your new Fire Chief is capable of producing a very high output of Btu's. Do not fuel
your furnace to
capacity upon initial firing. Instead, we recommend becoming thor-
oughly familiar with
your Fire Chief Furnace before operating at full capacity.
The new steel and metal components in the furnace will have a protective coating
or
paint on the surface which could produce an odor during the break-in period. Adequate
ventilation 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 is
classified as having airtight construction. This type
of design should enable you to
experience an average burn time between six and eight hours per full load
of fuel (dry,
seasoned hardwood). However, abnormally cold weather may reduce the burn time
somewhat ; therefore if your burn cycle is significantly less, for instance, two to four
hours, you are over-firing your Fire Chief.
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This type of occurrence is usually symptomatic of heat demands in excess of furnace
capacity. Contact
an authorized professional to determine if your Fire Chief has been
improperly sized for your home.
ASH REMOVAL: Heat resistant gloves are recommended.
In order to remove ashes from your Fire Chief, remove the Ash Pan from the
furnace and dump the 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 disposal. If the ashes are disposed of
by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed metal
container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
1. Remove the ashes from your Fire Chief Furnace at least once a day -or as often
as necessary to ensure the ashes do not accumulate to the height
of the grates. If
ash build-up occurs at grate level, it will cause premature failure ofthe grates,
voiding the warranty on the grates. Unacceptably high temperatures will result
because the ashes have restricted the flow of cooling air beneath the grate. This
flow of air was designed to not only cool the grates, but to also provide warmed
air for better combustion. If the ash level
is improperly maintained the fire box
will be starved for combustion air, greatly reducing the efficiency and heat output of
your Fire Chief.
2. Place hot ashes in a covered, air tight metal container -place the container on
a non-combustible surface. Discard the hot ashes in a safe manner.
3. Wood ash is an especially potent fertilizer.
CAUTION: Hot Surfaces: Keep Children away. Do Not touch during operation.
GENERAL OPERATION:
When opening the fuel door during operation, wait ten seconds after releasing the
first latch, and then proceed to the fully open position. The dual latch system has been
incorporated
as a safety feature designed to eliminate the possibility of gaseous ignition.
Laboratory testing has determined that when incomplete combustion occurs, the
partially spent fuel sometimes concentrates large amounts
of potentially hazardous gases
within the fire chamber.
If the door is opened suddenly under these conditions, the
oxygen may combine with these gases and cause ignition referred
to as backflash. Use
EXTREME CAUTION when opening the fuel door.
When reloading the Fire Ch ief, spread the embers evenly over the grate. Place
smaller pieces of wood on the hot embers and layer larger pieces on top of them. Finally,
due
to the wide variety of temperature ranges during the winter, you may experience
periods when it
is not necessary to fully load the fire chamber in order to maintain an
overnight burn. Your Fire Chief will operate at the highest efficiency by adding fuel in
amounts to maintain comfortable temperatures in your home.
CREOSOTE PREVENTION
To help prevent the formation of creosote within the flue, ALWAYS BURN DRY
SEASONED WOOD. Dry wood burns hotter, allowing flue gases
to maintain tempera-
tures above 212°F which should prevent the formation of creosote in the chimney. If
the flue gas temperature falls below 212°F, condensation occurs causing the formation
and accumulation of creosote within the chimney.
As an added precaution, periodic chimney inspections are recommended during th e heating
season
to determine if creosote formation has occurred. For safety and efficiency, it is
recommended that the chimney system be inspected and cleaned prior
to each heating
season.
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CREOSOTE FORMATION AND THE NEED FOR REMOVAL:
When wood is burned slowly, it produces organic vapors which combine with
expeUed 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 hot fire. The chimney
connector and the chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly during the heating
season to determine
if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated it
should be removed to reduce risk of a chimney fire.
CHIMNEY FIRE WARNING :
In the event of a chimney fire, take the following actions immediately:
1. Activate and toss a
ChimFex Dry Chemical Chimney Fire Extinguisher into
the firebox.
2. Close the Ash Door, Fuel Door, Spin Drafts.
3. Alert the ENTIRE household and prepare to evacuate
if necessary.
4. Call your local Fire Department.
NOTE: OVER-FIRING OR DELIBERATE ABUSE CAN EASILY BE DETERMINED
UPON INSPECTION AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY,
Always keep your wood covered year round.
Dry wood will produce more Btu output and a longer bum time.
Refer
to nameplate on furnace for additional infonnation.
WARNING - RISK OF FIRE
• DO NOT operate with fuel draft exceeding .08" (19.9 Pal in . of water column.
• DO NOT operate with fuel loading
or ash removal doors open.
• DO NOT store fuel or other combustible materials within marked installation
clearances.
• Inspect and clean flues and chimney regularly.
For your convenience, you may wish to record the following information:
Furnace Model Number: ________________ _ _ _ _
Purchase Date: _____________________ _
Serial
Number: _________________ _ ___ _
Dealer Where Purchased: ____________ _ ______ _
Additional Service
lnformation: ________________ _
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PROBLEM
1, Bugs found in wood.
2. Circulation bl
owe r wi ll not
tum on.
3. Circulation blower ru ns
continuously.
4. Circulation bl ower vibrates
during operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABL E CAUSE
• Wood h as rotted or h as been
laying around for an extended
period orlime.
• Defective fan t hennodisc switch.
-Defective motor.
-I mproper wiring.
-Defective
fan thermodisc switch.
• Improper wiring.
• Foreign mate ri al in housing,
• Balance weights on squirrel
cage have become dislocated.
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SUGGES T ED REM E DY
Inspect the wood for ohvious signs of
insect infestation such as burrows or
holes and avoid using if possible. Do
not store indoors.
If the blower fai ls to run, replace the
fan thennodisc switch.
Contact your supplier for replace-
ment.
Review wiri ng diagram. If wired
correctly, seek professional assis·
lance.
Replace fan IhemlOdisc switch.
Review
wi ring diagram. If wired
correctly, seek professional assis·
la nce.
Cl ean and remove foreign material
from squirrel cage.

PROBLEM
5, Odor detected in ho me
during initial firing.
6. Smoke f ro m fire chamber is
puffing back through spin
draft.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
• There is an o il film that has re
mained on the steelafter the manu
facturing process. Firing the
unit
has raised the temperature of the
firebox to a le v el that is sufficient
to vaporize the re sidue.
• Unit is drawing smoke fumes
from the fI ue.
• Excessively tong run of stove
pipe from furnace to flu e.
T oo many elbows.
In s uffi cie nt flue si ze.
• Cast iron dam per is in cl osed
position.
Down draft on chimney is caused
by one or more of the fo ll ow in g:
• Flue has a cold spot whic h inhib
it s ex haust discharge from rising
properly. This symptom ma y occur
in factory built flue s because the in
s ul ation has settled or a seam has
ruptured,
• In masonry flu es, mortar loss may
be ca u si ng the aspiration of cooler
outside a
ir into the st ac k.
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SUGGESTED REMEDY
The odo r shoul d disa p {X!ar a ft er a
f
ew hours of u sage.
Make s ure c himn ey pipes are
connected a nd th e ash cleanout is
closed or seale d.
Relocate the unit so that the h ori -
zo ntal run does not exceed five feet
a nd h as atwo in ch rise per f oot.
The run s hould n ot contain mo re
than 2 elbows.
Replace wi th a lar ger flue p rovid in g
a m
inimum of twenty-eight square
inches of draft a re a, but not more
than one hundred squa re inches of
draft area. If flue is w ithin these
specifications. check
the draft wi th a
gauge.
Yo ur flue sho uld provide a
minimum
of .04" We.
Open damper.
Check entire flue for structural int eg-
rity and leakage. Correct or repair as
needed.

PROBLEM
7. Excessive smo ke discharge
from fue ldoor during reload-
m g.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED REMEDY
• There is an obstruction outside the Remove obstruction.
c himn ey, s uch as a tree.
• Flue is located too close to the peak Re locate flue tennination or
of the roof or does n ot ri se above it to increase height as required.
pr ov ide the proper draft.
« F lu e is located too close to another Relocate flue termination.
buildin g.
• Obstruction in chimne y. Chec k entire chimney syste m includ-
ing stove pipe run. Utilize chimney
cleaning device
to remove any fo r-
eig n debri s.
• Exce ss iv e as h accumulation.
• Cast iron damper in cl ose d posi
ti on.
Remove if necessary.
Open damper.
• Excessively long run of stove pipe See remedy #6.
from fumace flu e.
Too man ye lbo ws. See remedy #6.
In sufficient draft. See remedy #6.
• Obstructed flue or clogged chim- See remedy # 6.
ne ycap.
8. Flames di sc har ging from fuel • Exc e ss i ve smoke accumul ation.
See remedy #6.
door during re loadin g.
• Opening the door ha s provided ad-
diti o nal oxygen w hi ch h as ignited ac-
cumulated gases from partially spe nt
fuel.
• Cast i ron damper is in the closed
position.
• In sufficie nt draft orobstruction in
flue sys tem.
• Fire chamber fill ed to capaci ty
with unburned fuel.
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Al ways open the d oo rcautiously and
allow the safety la tch system to per-
fonn its designed function of con-
taining ign it ed gases within the fire
chamber.
See remedy #6.
Do not ove rl oad unit.
Always opencast damper before
opening l
oad ing d oo r.

PROBLEM
9. Excessive dirt accumulation
surrounding air registers
in the
home.
10. Home doe s not achieve
comfortable temperatures.
11. Rapid accumulation of
creo sote in furnace and flue.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REME
DY
• Filter not installed. Install fi lter ki t
Filter not installed. I
nstall filter on return air.
• Excessive dirt accumulation in air Rep lace air filter,
filter .
• lmproperconnection to the
existing furnace.
I mp roperly sized duetin g.
Refer to informati on in the manual re-
lating to the proper installation pro-
cedures or contact your local heating
and coo ling contractor.
··See above -contact heating and
cool ing contractor.
• Excessive dirt accumulation in air Check and replace if necessary.
filter.
• Combustion not receiving an
adequate amount of oxygen.
• Inadequate insulation in the
home.
Furnace room may
be too air tight. We
recommend installing an aperture to
the outside consisting
of a minimum
of fifteen square inches.
Provide adequate
in sulation.
• Your unit is of inadequate size for Con sult a professional heating and
your home. coo ling contractor to detennine cor-
rect sizing.
• Fueling fumace with wet or
unseasoned wood.
Completely avoid using if at all pos-
sible.
If circumstances necessitate
the use
of wet or unseasoned wood,
fuel the furnace with smaller loads.
The fires will be noner, thereby retard-
ing the accumulation of creosote.
• Use of highly rosined wood, such Completely avoid using.
as pme.
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PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
• Underfiring has caused low
flue gas temperature.
In sufficient flue draft.
• Using uninsuJated siove pipe
for the chimney flue, especially
if the construction is on the ex
terior of the hom e.
• Improper co nnection in stove
pipe ca u sing air leak age or a
structural defect
in the chimney
itself.
• Firebox not receiving
adequate amount of oxygen.
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SUGGESTED REMEDY
In sta ll a flue gas thennometer and
mainlain a minimum stack tempera-
ture between 3000 and 400°
F.
See remedy #6.
DANGER: NEVER u se non-insu-
lated stove pipe as chimney. It must
nOi be used on the inside of yo ur
home because of the high stack tem-
peratures create an extreme fire haz-
ard. Non-insulated pipe cannot be
used as an outside flue, as it causes
rapid cooling of the stack gases, caus-
ing them to condense as creosote on
th e inside oflhe flue.
In spect entire flue run from the ex·
haust sta ck of the furnace to the ter·
mination cap. Repair where neces·
sary.
Fumace room may be too airtight to
supply sufficient amount of oxygen
fo r combustion. We recommend in·
stalling
an ap::rture to the outside con·
sisting of a minimum of 4" round or
12.5 square inches.