HYC Fire Chief FC1900 User manual

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

PROPER BURN PRACTICES
FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY!
• The chimney is one of the most important elements of the furnace. If the chimney is not
connected properly and installed according to manufacturer’s specication and national
and local codes, the unit is not safe and will not burn eciently. Lack of proper chimney
installation will cause unit to produce more smoke and less heat output. See Page 5 of
this owner’s manual to ensure proper installation.
• Proper use of all electrical 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 eciency and produce more heat output.
• Wood that is properly cut and stored to dry will produce more BTUs and higher heat
output than wood that has a higher moisture content. Wood with higher moisture
content will create creosote in the chimney and cause ue res. See pages 7 and 13 for
proper wood handling practices.
• There should be no alteration of the Fire Chief Furnace in any way, as this will void the
UL391 listing and aect the operation of the furnace. This will also void the warranty of
the unit.

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FIRE CHIEF OUTDOOR FURNACE MANUAL
MODEL: FC1900
EPA Certied to the Warm Air Furnace NSPS requirements, for sale May 2017 through May 2020.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations! You have selected the nest 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 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 altered in any way.
• This furnace requires a back-up electric generator, 2000 watts minimum, in case of power failure.
• 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
effects they have on burn patterns. It is impossible to predict how each setting will affect your furnace, due to
variations in conditions, fuels, and temperatures.
• When making plans to install your outdoor furnace, the rst thing you need to think about is the placement of the
unit. Although you can install the Fire Chief Furnace up to 30 feet from the home, a much shorter distance is
recommended to provide better airow. The furnace has been tested for clearance of 12 inches from the home;
this would give maximum airow and provide the highest efciency.
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 furnace, you nd damage has occurred during
transit, notify your dealer immediately. Your dealer will advise you what actions must be taken to correct the problem.
Disclaimer Notice
The listed BTU rating of 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, damper
adjustment, chimney type and other variables. Therefore, the manufacturer disclaims any guarantee as to the BTU output
or capacity of your furnace. Fire Chief Furnace disclaims any responsibility for the following: installation of a furnace that has
been altered or modied 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 Furnace for use on 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 periodic changes are made to improve the furnaces. 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 AN OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING FURNACE ONLY AND SHOULD NOT
BE ALTERED IN ANY WAY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information 3
Furnace Clearances and Operation 4
Installing the Anchor Plate 5
Chimney Location and Clearances 6
Wood Storage and Care 7
Furnace Installation 7
Grounding Furnace 8
Hot Air Duct and Cold Air Return Installation 8
Burying Ductwork 9
Types of Installations 10
Central Duct Connections 10
Mobile Home Down Draft Furnace Connection 10
No Ductwork Connection 11
General 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 15
Maintaining Your Furnace 15
Furnace Parts List 18
Grate System Diagram 19
Blower Motor Assembly Diagram 19
Wiring Diagram 20
Troubleshooting 22
Warranty Information 28
DOUBLE CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL OF THE
REQUIRED COMPONENTS. IF YOU FIND THAT THERE IS A PART MISSING,
CALL 1-800-875-4788 FOR FASTEST SERVICE. PLEASE DO NOT GO BACK TO
THE DEALER. THE DEALER MAY NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS.