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HYC Fire Chief FC1000E User Manual

HYC Fire Chief FC1000E
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2020
NOW!
EPA Certified
November 2019
Certied to
UL391 (Sept. 2010)
CSA B366.1 (2014)
Manufactured By:
Fire Chief Industries
10950 Linpage Place St. Louis, MO 63132
1-800-875-4788 | www.hy-c.com
MADE IN THE USA
WOOD BURNING INDOOR FURNACE
MODEL: FC1000E
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Certified to comply with 2020 particulate emission standards.
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HYC Fire Chief FC1000E Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHYC
ModelFire Chief FC1000E
CategoryFurnace
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Proper Burn Practices for Maximum Efficiency and Safety

Introduction and Important Notices

Installation and Handling

Guidance on installation, transportation damage, and manufacturer notices.

General Information and Installation Details

Clearances

Details minimum safe distances to combustible materials for installation.

Location and Installation

Assembly of Unit

Chimney Requirements and Ducting

Chimney Height and Safety Warnings

Ducting Installation Procedures

Canadian Requirements for Supplemental/Add-On Furnaces

Specific regulations for installing this furnace in Canada.

General Operation and Fuel

Types of Wood to Use

Advises using dry, seasoned hardwoods for best performance and efficiency.

Cautions and Prohibited Burning Materials

Do Not Burn

Lists prohibited materials for burning to prevent hazards and damage.

Initial Firing and Wood Loading Procedures

First Fire

Step-by-step guide for starting the initial fire in the furnace.

Loading Wood

Instructions on how to safely add wood to the firebox during operation.

Operation and Maintenance

Ash Disposal and Draft Blower

Procedures for ash removal and the function of the draft blower.

Creosote Management and Safety

Creosote prevention, chimney fire response, and power failure procedures.

Draft Blower Modes

Furnace Diagram and Parts List

Blower Motor and Firebrick Kit

Wiring Diagram

Troubleshooting: Blower and Reloading Issues

Circulation blower runs constantly

Identifies causes and remedies for the circulation blower operating continuously.

Circulation blower vibrates during operation

Lists potential causes and solutions for blower vibration issues.

Flames discharging from fuel door during reloading

Explains reasons for flames from the fuel door when reloading.

Troubleshooting: Draft Blower and Smoke Issues

Draft blower will not run

Addresses issues with the draft blower failing to start.

Excessive dirt accumulation surrounding air registers

Explains causes for dirt around home air registers.

Smoke from the fire chamber is puffing back

Discusses causes and solutions for smoke returning through the draft motor.

Troubleshooting: Draft Blower and Creosote Issues

Draft blower runs constantly

Covers scenarios where the draft blower continuously operates.

Rapid accumulation of creosote in furnace and flue

Identifies causes and prevention methods for creosote buildup.

Troubleshooting: Chimney Draft and Odor Issues

Down draft on chimney

Explains causes of downdraft in the chimney and how to fix them.

Odor detected in home during initial firing

Addresses initial odors from manufacturing residue during first use.

Excessive smoke discharge from fuel door during reloading

Details causes for smoke exiting the fuel door when adding fuel.

Warranty Information

Warranty Details and Claims Process