Fire Chief FCOS2200 User manual

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Volume I
OutdoorWoodburningFurnace
ModelFCOS2200
Owner’sManual
$995
rev. October 2008
Victorian Sales
1808 Larkin Williams Road
Fenton, MO 63026
Manufactured by:

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Congratulations!
You have selected the finest quality outdoor wood burning 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 Outdoor 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 rulings and requirements.
• This furnace is an outdoor hot air furnace and must not be installed in a building
of any kind.
• This unit must be connected to a grounded electrical circuit.
• This furnace requires a back-up electric generator, 2000 watts minimum.
• Always have a properly installed and functioning smoke detector installed 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 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 Chief was obtained under ideal laboratory testing conditions.
The actual BTU output you experience may vary somewhat depending on the type, condition and
moisture of the fuel used; the damper adjustment; chimney type and other variable factors. Therefore,
the manufacturer disclaims any guarantee as to the BTU output or capacity of your unit.
Manufacturer’s Notice
Please be advised that we periodically make changes to improve our products. Therefore the informa-
tion in this manual may not be completely compatible with your Fire Chief.
THIS IS AN OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING FURNACE
AND SHOULD NOT BE ALTERED INANY WAY!

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General Specifications, Furnace and Components.............................................. 4
Installation and Operation .................................................................................... 5
Clearances / Test Firing........................................................................................ 5
Hot Air Duct and Cold Air Return.......................................................................... 6
First Firing, Basic Operation................................................................................. 6
Chimney Requirements........................................................................................ 6
Types of installation.............................................................................................. 8
Installation: Central Duct ...................................................................................... 8
Installation: Downdraft Furnace or With No Duct Work....................................... 9
Fuel Recommendations ..................................................................................... 10
Ash Removal and Wood Storage ...................................................................... 10
Maintenance....................................................................................................... 11
Parts Diagram .................................................................................................... 12
Wiring Diagram .................................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................... 14
Warranty Information.......................................................................................... 18
Model and Serial Number Registration .............................................................. 19
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR WOOD COVERED YEAR ROUND.
DRY WOOD WILL PRODUCE MORE BTU OUTPUT
AND LONGER BURN TIMES.

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The central solid fuel outdoor furnace provides the most viable solution to the on going prob-
lem of homeowner utility dependence. In consideration of this fact, the Fire Chief OS2200 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 heat exchanger is lined with firebrick to ensure many
years of energy efficient service. The design of the secondary combustion chamber 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 efficiency in fuel consumption. The heavy gauge cast iron grates aid in conve-
nient ash removal and reduces maintenance; the insulated wrap around sides are designed for maxi-
mum heat transfer. For total comfort and convenience, we added a thermostatically controlled circula-
tion blower system. This fully automatic component furnishes rapid heat disbursement to your home,
minimizing recovery time. We have incorporated all of these features as standard equipment, thereby
offering you the most efficient, durable and affordable appliance possible.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR OS2200 FIRE CHIEF FURNACE:
1 10” X 25’ Insulated Flexible Heat Duct
1 12” X 25’Flexible Cold Air Duct
4 Clamps
1 Tube Silicone
1 12” Starter Collar for Cold Air Return
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IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT YOUR FURNACE
• CONSULT local building inspectors for codes concerning the installation of your furnace.
• ALWAYS have access to a backup generator, 2000 watt minimum.
• USE “Class A” Manufactured All Fuel 6” Chimney for your Fire Chief OS2200
• NEVER use galvanized pipe in your flue connection.
• INSPECT flues periodically for structural integrity.
• CLEAN the flue regularly to prevent creosote accumulation.
• NEVER use chemicals or gasoline to start or maintain your fire.
• NEVER burn garbage, oil, trash or gasoline in your furnace.
• NEVER leave the ash pan or fuel door open during operation.
• REMOVE ashes on a daily basis - before they reach the grates - to insure proper air flow.
• NEVER use wet, unseasoned wood or wood exposed to a recent rainfall - doing so causes a rapid
accumulation of hazardous creosote, a proven cause of flue fires.
• NEVER burn plastics, wood products containing glue, paraffin or those treated with chemical
preservatives in your Fire Chief. The combustion of these substances may release harmful, toxic gases.
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Before beginning your installation, consult with local authorities regarding codes governing all
such installations. DO NOT connect your Fire Chief OS2200 Wood Furnace to any flue that services
ANY other appliance. Your Fire Chief OS2200 must be placed outdoors on a level, non-combustible
base preferably a 4’ X 8’ concrete pad, as close to the home as clearances to combustibles permit - do
not place the furnace further than 40’ from the house. The furnace must be connected to a grounded
electrical circuit equipped with GFI and access to backup generator 2000 watt minimum. Maintain
the following clearances - Sides of furnace, 12”; Rear of furnace, 12”; Front of furnace, 36”; Heat
Duct, 6” for the first 16” from the rear of the furnace and 3” thereafter. Maintain the “10/2 Rule” for the
chimney - the chimney cap must be 2’ (two feet) higher than any part of the building within a horizontal
distance of 10’ (ten feet) from the chimney cap.
The Fire Chief OS2200 is an airtight outside hot air furnace with an insulated 11 cubic foot
firebox that will accommodate logs to a maximum of 34” length. The 1800 cfm blower draws the cold
air from the home, across the heat chamber before going through the hot air duct and returning the
warmed air to your home. The blower may be operated manually or thermostatically, refer to the wiring
diagram on page 11. The firebox combustion flue gases are sent back through a secondary combustion
chamber producing less wasted fuel, higher efficiency and longer burn times. The smoke that remains,
exits through the top of the chimney. Average burn time per load of wood, six to twelve hours depend-
ing on wood type and condition, desired temperature to maintain and amount of fuel loaded into the
furnace. Abnormally cold weather could reduce the burn time.
The Fire Chief FCOS2200 is unlike gas or electric furnaces - a solid wood furnace can not be
turned “off and on” to control the furnace temperature - once the fire is established, it has to burn, until
it burns itself out. Never leave the ash or fuel door open to attempt to regulate the fire - this will
overheat the furnace and void the warranty.
For the initial firing of your Fire Chief OS2200, connect the chimney and make electrical
connections - before adding duct work to your furnace - build a small fire, by doing so you are
giving the metals time to cure. Your new furnace will have a protective coating of oil or paint on the
surface which could produce smoke or odors during the initial firing . Allow adequate ventilation
during this initial break-in firing to allow any odors to escape. DO NOT fill the firebox to full
capacity during the initial firing. After successfully completing the initial test firing, attach both the
hot air duct and cold air return.
Class “A” Insulated 6” Chimney Pipe is recommended for optimum performance and must
maintain a 2” clearance from combustibles. The OS2200 ships with a SuperPro2100/SuperMax™ six
inch adaptor plate attached on top of the furnace for your convenience as well as brackets to attach guy
wires to the four corners of the furnace to secure your chimney system. Always secure chimney with
guy wires. SuperPro/SuperMax™ Chimney Pipe is readily available from your Fire Chief dealer. Us-
ing SuperPro/SuperMax™, attach the appropriate chimney pipe lengths to the adaptor, finishing with
the rain cap. Your furnace requires its own chimney and can not share a flue with any other product. If
using chimney pipe other than SuperPro/SuperMax™, the 6” adaptor will have to be replaced in order
to fit the chimney pipe you are using.
If locating the furnace more than 10’ from the home, a minimum of 6’ (six feet) of chimney is
required.

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We recommend using insulated chimney for optimum performance, if you choose to use single wall
stainless, the flue temperature will be reduced which promotes the formation of creosote, possibly
creating a fire hazard. If you use single wall stainless pipe, minimum clearance is 18” from combus-
tibles.
DO NOT use Galvanized or Black Pipe to vent your furnace it will rust out.
When installing the furnace maintain the “10/2 Rule” for the flue - the chimney cap must be
2’ (two feet) higher than any part of the building within a horizontal distance of 10’ (ten feet). Refer to
Drawing:
Hot Air Duct and Cold Air Return: Included with your OS2200: 25’ of ten inch I.D. flexible
insulated hot air duct and 25’ of twelve inch O.D. flexible cold air return duct. Connect with 4
clamps provided
The factory supplied insulated flexible hot air duct on the OS2200 is ten inch (10”) - do not
attempt to reduce this dimension by any means - doing so would greatly affect the performance and
efficiency of the furnace. The factory supplied flexible cold air return is twelve inch (12”) and should
not be reduced. The cold air return must be connected to the home in every installation - failure to do
so will cause pressurization of the home and the furnace will not function. NEVER draw cold outside
air into the blower housing - by doing so the furnace’s heat chamber temperature will not reach a level
necessary to heat the house.
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 10"
round.
The Fire Chief OS2200 MUST be installed with a cold air return system. The system must be a
minimum of 12” to readily transfer the cold air back to the furnace. If desired , a cold air filter box may
be constructed, minimum opening 226 square inches.
Burying Duct Work: FLEX DUCT WORK CAN NOT BE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS -
The flex duct provided with the furnace must be encased in a weathertight enclosure above
ground. To bury duct work below ground, use schedule 40 or 80 PVC rather than the flex provided
with the furnace. Dig a trench to place both the heat duct and cold air return. The trench must be a
minimum of 24” deep. To further insure efficiency, the trench may be lined with 1” (one inch) pink
styrofoam sheeting insulation on the sides and bottom to prevent heat loss and moisture formation.
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If you use black plastic corrugated culvert pipe underground, it should not exceed 25’and by using this
type of pipe, you run the risk of reducing the furnace’s efficiency and air flow. DO NOT USE FLEX
DUCT INSIDE PVC OR CULVERT PIPE.
A basement window is an excellent location for running the hot air duct vent as well as the vent for the
cold air return. The cold air flex duct is an integral part of the system and must be used when installing
the furnace - failure to use the cold air return will pressurize the home causing the furnace not to work
properly. It is permissible to run your electric through the cold air return duct. If a basement window
is not available, you may access the home through a window or wall for both the plenum and air return.
Mobile Home:
Both the hot air duct and cold air return duct may be accessed through the floor or wall in a
mobile or modular home.
Always keep your wood covered year round.
Dry wood will produce more Btu output
and a longer burn time..

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Central Duct Connections: Installation should be done by a qualified professional. Maximum run
40’- a duct run in excess of 40’will greatly restrict the air flow / heat output and is not recommended.
When connecting the OS2200 to a central duct system, avoid 90 degree elbows - as with any furnace,
the more turns and branches in the ducting the less air flow delivery.
Run the 10” insulated flex hot air duct from the outside furnace through a window or wall of the house.
Attach the insulated flexible hot air duct to the central duct system of the home with a 45° elbow or
connecting the duct at an angle so the hot air from the OS2200 is delivered down stream. This will
insure proper air flow into the duct system. Avoid delivering the hot air through the air conditioning
coil as this will cause an obstruction reducing the amount of heat output. Do not reduce the size of the
hot air duct. As with any furnace, the greater run, turns and branches in the ducting the less air flow and
heat output delivered. Use of 90° elbows is not recommended.
The 12” cold air return duct must run to the house to prevent pressurization of the home - failure to
connect the cold air return will cause the furnace not to operate. Never reduce the size of the return,
doing so will restrict the hot air flow and put excess pressure on the blower motor. You may terminate
the cold air return where you enter the house - this will provide adequate circulation within the home.
See diagram below.
HOT AIR
COLD RETURN AIR
Connect Hot Air at an angle,
going downstream to duct
THE FLEX DUCTS MUST BE ENCLOSED AND NOT
EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS OR OUTDOORS.

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Mobile Home Down Draft Furnace Con-
nections: Installation should be done by a
qualified professional. Maximum run 40’- a
duct run in excess of 40’will greatly restrict
the air flow / heat output and is not recom-
mended.
In a mobile home, with a down-draft furnace,
donotattach the hot airductfrom the OS2200
to the hot air plenum doing so will cause the
heattorise through the centralfurnaceinstead
of going through the duct work. Split the hot
air supply of the OS2200 by using a “Y” and
installonebranchintoeach ofthe hotairducts,
be sure both are pointing downstream. (See
diagram - maximum reduction for each “Y”
duct run, 8”).
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OS2200
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Cold Air
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No Duct work Installation Connections: Installation should be done by a qualified profes-
sional. Cold air return must be installed in all installations, even those without duct work.
When there is no duct system to connect to the hot air flex duct, keep the following in mind:
1. You must separate the hot air duct from the cold air return - ideally locate each at
opposite ends of the home, if you do not the air will not flow evenly throughout the home. This
method will work well on homes built on concrete slabs and create a good air flow.
2. In homes with a basement, you may run the hot air duct to the basement and pull the
cold air return from the main floor, this will create a perfect air flow, since hot air rises. The cold
air return must be connected even if the home does not have duct work - if you do not connect the
cold air return, the furnace will not be able to heat the home. See diagram below for homes with
no duct work.
Hot Air
Cold Air Hot Air
Cold Air
8”
8”
10”
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Starting your first “real fire”:
After successfully completing the initial firing: Check to be sure the spin drafts are wide open
to allow oxygen into the burn chamber. 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 10 minutes the fire should
be established, allowing you to add more wood - do not overload and smother the fire - add the 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
achieve the desired burn for your home may take a few days. After a short time you will know which
adjustment works best for your home. If you are experiencing burn times of two to four hours, you are
over-firing the furnace. Over-firing by overloading/over fuelling the furnace causes the metal to super-
heat and expand, then cool rapidly which causes cracking, therefore voiding the warranty. Over-firing
or abuse can easily be determined upon inspection.
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 this furnace, doing so will void the warranty.
Fuel Recommendations: MAXIMUM Log Size, 34”; a pair of heat resistant gloves are recom-
mended
We advise using only seasoned hard woods in your Fire Chief OS2200 rather than highly ros-
ined 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 to provide a free flow of air between the logs, thus allowing more
rapid seasoning. If wood is to be stored outside, it should be completely covered year round to protect
it from moisture and exposure to the elements.
Use extreme caution when opening the doors during operation, temperatures can exceed 300°
- wait ten seconds after releasing the first latch, then proceed to the fully open position. The dual latch
system has been incorporated as a safety feature - designed to eliminate the possibility of a gaseous
ignition. A pair of heat resistant gloves are recommended when opening the fuel door, regulating the
spin draft or removing the ash pan
Ash Removal: A pair of heat resistant gloves are recommended
Remove the ashes from your Fire Chief OS2200 at least once a day - or as often as necessary to
ensure that the ashes do not accumulate to the height of the grates. If ash build-up occurs at grate level,
it will cause premature failure of the grates, voiding the warranty on the grates. The air flow was
designed to keep the grates cool in addition to providing the firebox with warmed air for better com-
bustion. If the ash level is improperly maintained, the firebox will be starved for air, greatly reducing
the efficiency and heat output of your furnace. Place hot ashes in a covered airtight metal container -
place the container on a non-combustible surface. Discard the hot ashes in a safe manner.
Wood Storage:
We can not emphasize the importance of keeping your wood supply covered at all times.
Wood stored/stacked, uncovered, exposed to rain and snow has a higher moisture content, causing the
formation of creosote, smokes, takes longer to ignite, produces poorer fires and ends up costing more
in time trying to get it up to the proper temperature. Covering the woodpile will keep it dry and offer
you the hottest fires with the greatest btu output. If you store the wood near your furnace, be sure to
maintain proper clearance from the furnace to prevent a fire hazard. Remember, keeping your wood
dry will produce hotter fires with increased btu output.

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Maintenance of the OS2200Maintenance of the OS2200
Maintenance of the OS2200Maintenance of the OS2200
Maintenance of the OS2200
At the beginning and end of each heating season, take time to thoroughly check your furnace
and chimney system. Make sure there are no leaks where the metal panels are joined or at the caulk
lines, should you find a leak, hi-temp silicone will correct the problem. Check the doors for signs of
rust, should rust develop, lightly sand or steel wool the surface and follow-up with black high tempera-
ture paint to keep the doors looking new. Check the gaskets, if they are frayed and burnt, replace the
gasket. Check the firebricks for breakage or crumbling and replace as needed. Check the chimney pipe
for signs of creosote formation, if you find creosote, thoroughly clean the chimney system - replacing
the chimney cap securely so rain or snow does not run down the chimney into the firebox - if the cap is
removed for any length of time when the furnace is not in use, cover the pipe so no moisture gets into
the firebox. Check the chimney pipe for holes or loosened connections- replace and secure as neces-
sary. Check the grates for signs of wear and replace as needed. Check the heat duct and cold air return
to be sure they have not come loose or been damaged, if so tighten or replace as needed. Check the duct
work for any air leaks that will affect the furnace’s performance - airtight duct work increases effi-
ciency and furnace performance while delivering higher Btus. Check guy wires to be sure they are
secure and have not broken. Remove any accumulated ashes at the end of the season. By following
these procedures your furnace will provide many years of trouble-free service.
ALWAYS:
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☺Locate the OS2200 on a level, solid, non-combustible surface.
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☺Follow local codes concerning installation requirements.
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☺Connect power cord to a grounded 110 outlet with GFI.
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☺Connect cold air return to the house.
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☺Use Class “A” Insulated 6” SuperPro/SuperMax Chimney or equivilant.
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☺Follow guidelines within the manual regarding burn procedures.
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☺Operate furnace with fuel door and ash drawer closed.
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☺Inspect the furnace several times a year to insure furnace caulking is adequate.
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☺Inspect chimney pipe for creosote formation.
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☺Use dry, seasoned hardwood - maximum length, 34” - always keep your wood covered.
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☺Have access to a backup generator in case of power failure, minimum of 2000 watts.
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☺Use Guy Wire to secure chimney pipe
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Operate your furnace without a backup power supply (generator).
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Fuel your furnace with wet unseasoned wood.
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Use 90° angles when running duct work.
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Operate the furnace without the chimney attached.
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Alter the furnace in any way.
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Burn garbage, plastic, wood containing glue/resins, paraffin or treated with chemical
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Automatic Blower Operation:
Turns “ON” at 140° and shuts
“OFF” at 130°
Manual Blower Operation:
Turning switch to “ON” will
override the thermostat and
allow you to operate the
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PROBLEM
1. Bugs found in wood.
2. Circulation blower will not
turn on.
3. Circulation blower runs
continuously.
4. Circulation blower vibrates
during operation.
5. Odor detected in home during
initial firing.
SUGGESTED REMEDY
Inspect the wood for obvious signs
of insect infestation such as burrows
or holes and avoid using if possible.
Do not store indoors.
Check by moving the switch to
"ON" position, the blower should
turn on. If the blower runs, replace
the thermodisc.
Move Switch to “AUTO” Position.
Check by moving the switch to
"ON" position, the blower should
turn on. If the blower runs, replace
the thermodisc.
Review wiring diagram. If wired
correctly, seek professional assis-
tance.
Check squirrel cage alignment and
position so that it does not drag on
the housing during rotation; then
tighten the screw sufficiently to fas-
ten the squirrel cage securely to the
shaft.
You may attempt to adjust the
weightsyourself toobtainan accept-
able balance. If you are unsuccess-
ful, contact your supplier.
Return the blower to your supplier
for replacement.
This odor should disappear after a
few hours of usage. Refer to page
5 regarding intial firing procedure.
PROBABLE CAUSE
• Wood has rotted or has been
laying around for an extended
period of time.
• Defective fan thermodisc control.
• Switch in “ON” Position.
• Defective Thermodisc
• Improper wiring.
• Screw on squirrel cage is not
tight.
• Balance weights on squirrel cage
have become dislocated.
• Defective main bearings.
• There is an oily film that remained
on the steel after the manufacturing
process. Firing the unit has raised the
temperature of the firebox to a level
sufficient to vaporize the residue.
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PROBABLE CAUSE
• Chimney not high enough
• Too many elbows.
• Insufficient flue size.
• Flue has a cold spot which inhib-
its exhaust discharge from rising
properly. This symptom may occur
in factory built flues because the in-
sulation has settled or a seam has
ruptured. In masonry flues, mortar
loss may be causing the aspiration
of cooler outside air into the stack.
• There is an obstruction outside
the chimney, such as a tree.
• Flue is located to close to the peak
of the roof or does not rise above it
to provide the proper draft.
• Flue is located to close to another
building.
• Obstruction in chimney.
• Excessive ash accumulation.
• Cresosote build-up.
SUGGESTED REMEDY
Chimney should be a minimum of
12’ from ground.
The run should not contain more
than two (2) elbows.
Replace with a larger flue providing
a minimum of fifty square inches of
draft area but not more than 100
square inches of draft area. If flue is
within these specifications, check the
draft with a gauge. Your flue should
provide a minimum of .08 water col-
umn inches.
Check entire flue for structural integ-
rity and leakage. Correct or repair as
needed.
Remove obstruction.
Relocate flue termination or in-
crease height as required.
Relocate flue termination.
Check entire chimney system
including stove pipe run. Utilize
chimney cleaning device to remove
any foreign matter.
Remove if necessary.
Clean chimney..
PROBLEM
6. Smoke from the fire chamber
is puffing back through spin draft
knobs
7. Down draft on chimney
caused by one or more of the
following
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PROBABLE CAUSE
• Excessively long stove pipe run
from furnace flue.
• Too many elbows.
• Insufficient draft.
• Obstructed flue or clogged chim-
ney cap.
• Cresosote build-up.
• Opening the door has provided ad-
ditional oxygen which has ignited ac-
cumulated gases from partially spent
fuel.
• Insufficient natural draft or an
obstruction in the flue system.
• Fire chamber filled to capacity with
unburned fuel.
• Furnace is drawing dirt and disburs-
ing through the home.
• Improper connection to existing
furnace.
• Improperly sized ducting.
• Excessive dirt accumulation in air
filter.
• Inadequate insulation in the home.
• Spin draft not open.
SUGGESTED REMEDY
Relocate Flue termination.
SEE #6
SEE #6
SEE #6
Clean chimney.
Always open the door cautiously
and allow the safety latch system to
perform its designed function of
containing ignite gases within the
fire chamber. SEE PAGE 10
Open spin drafts.
SEE #6 AND #7
Do not attempt to overload furnace.
Checkfor leaksinreturn air ductsys-
tem.Add filter system.
Refer to information in the manual
relatingto the properinstallationpro-
cedures or contact your local heat-
ing and cooling contractor.
Refer to information in the manual
relatingto properductingprocedures
or consult your local heating and
cooling contractor.
Check and replace filter if neces-
sary.
Provide additional insulation.
Open spin drafts..
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PROBLEM
8. Excessive smoke discharge
from fuel door during reloading.
9. Flames discharging from fuel
door during reloading.
10. Excessive dirt accumulation
surrounding air registers in the
home.
11. Home does not achieve
comfortable temperature.

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PROBLEM
12. Rapid accumulation of
creosote in furnace and flue.
TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
• Fueling furnace with wet or unsea-
soned wood.
• Fueling furnace with wet or unsea-
soned wood.
• Insufficient flue draft.
• Using uninsulated stove pipe for the
chimney flue.
• Improper connection in stove pipe
causing air leakage or structural defect
in the chimney itself.
SUGGESTED REMEDY
Completely avoid using if at all pos-
sible. If circumstances necessitate
the use of wet or unseasoned wood,
fuel the furnace with smaller loads.
Consequently, the fires will be hot-
ter thereby reducing the accumula-
tion of creosote.
If dry, seasoned, hardwoods are not
available fuel the furnace with
smaller loads. Consequesntly, the
resultant fires will be hotter, thereby
retarding the accumulation of creo-
sote.
SEE #6
Uninsulated pipe used as an outside
fluecauses rapidcooling of thestack
gases, thereby causing them to con-
dense as creosote on the inside of the
flue.
Inspect the entire flue run - from the
exhaust stack of the furnace to the
termination cap. Replace as neces-
sary.

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Extent of Coverage: This warranty covers any Fire Chief OS2200 Outdoor Furnace
sold in the United States. This warranty applies only if the Fire Chief OS2200 Furnace is
installed, maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s
manual and local codes. This warranty applies to the original purchaser/owner of the Fire
Chief OS2200 Furnace and is not transferable. Replacement or repair parts are war-
ranted for the remaining period of the original part.
All warranty claims must include: date of purchase, model and serial number of furnace,
proof of purchase (dated invoice, bill of sale, cancelled check or payment record) and the
name and address of the dealer from whom you purchased the furnace.
Victorian Sales warrants the firebox and cast iron grates to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for five (5) years from date of purchase. The firebox and cast iron grates warranty
will be pro-rated after one (1) year at a rate of 25% of the retail cost in effect per year after the
first year; 50% of the retail cost the following year and so on. Intentional misuse, abuse or burn
through of cast iron components is not warranted. Over firing the furnace will cause the
front face to crack and is not covered by warranty. Furthermore, some aesthetic deteriora-
tion can be expected as the result of normal operation, therefore the physical appearance is not
guaranteed to remain unchanged. The manufacturer warrants all electrical components one (1)
year. Please be advised that the firebrick and door gaskets 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 to Victorian Sales
detailing his assessment of the problem. This assessment must be accompanied by substantiat-
ing proof of purchase (dated invoice, bill of sale, cancelled check or payment record), model and
serial number. Victorian Sales will then authorize repair or replacement as warranted by the
submitted claim. Victorian Sales will not honor expenses incurred from any action that was not
expressly consented to in writing. The owner is hereby notified that he will be obligated to
assume liability for removal, reinstallation, shipping and labor cost involved in servicing/repair-
ing or replacing the part/unit. The merchandise in question must be shipped via “PREPAID
FREIGHT” to Victorian Sales. Victorian Sales will return the repaired or replacement part to
the purchaser on a "Freight Collect" basis.
This warranty will be rendered null and void if this part/unit exhibits symptoms of obvious over-
firing, deliberate abuse or negligence, improper installation or is used for commercial purposes.
Finally, Victorian Sales will not be responsible for any claim not stated in our warranty nor does
any implied warranty extend beyond the limits stated above.
If you are unable to receive satisfactory service from your local dealer, write Victorian
Sales and include all pertinent information, including a daytime phone number and a
detailed description of the type of problem you are having and Fire Chief Technical
Service will contact you.
Mail To: Victorian Sales 1808 Larkin Williams Road Fenton, MO 63026

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