United States Stove AC1100 Le manuel du propriétaire

Marque: United States Stove

Modèle: AC1100

Catégorie: Poêle à bois

Taper: Le manuel du propriétaire

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AWC21M

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Certied to comply with 2015 particulate emissions standards

SAFETY NOTICE:

If this heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result.

For your safety, follow the installation instructions. Never

use make-shift compromises during the installation of this

heater. Contact local building or fire officials about permits,

restrictions and installation requirements in your area.

CAUTION!

Please read this entire manual before you install or use

your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may

result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.

Improper Installation Could Void Your Warranty!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU TO OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE FROM THE HEATER, AND ENABLE YOU

TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CORRECTLY. KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Approved for installation in the U.S.A.

CONFORMS TO UL 1482, AND CERTIFIED TO ULC-S627

ALSO SUITABLE FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION.

852327D-2501G

MODEL: AWC21

U.S. Stove

227 Industrial Park Road P.O. Box 151 South

Pittsburg, TN 37380

(800) 750-2723 • www.usstove.com

CAUTIONS:

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT

MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE.

DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED.

DO NOT BURN GARBAGE, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR MOTOR OIL.

DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT WORK

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS.

ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THE IGNITION.

CONSULT YOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT PERMITS,

RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

Combustible: Wood

Colors: Metallic Black

Flue Pipe Diameter: 6” (153cm)

Flue Pipe Type: (Standard Single Wall or Double Wall): Black or Blued Steel 2100°F (650°C)

Minimum Chimney Height: 12’ (3.7m)

Maximum Log Length: 18” (457mm)

Electrical 115V, 60Hz, 1.5A

Dimensions

Overall: Depth x Width x Height: 24” x 29” x 28” (609.6mm x 736.6mm x 711.2mm)

Combustion Chamber:

Width x Depth:

18.3” x 11.5” (465mm x 293mm)

Volume:

Cubic Feet:

1.4 cubic feet

Door Opening: Width x Height: 17” x 8.6” (4.32mm x 2.18mm)

Pyroceramic Glass Door: (Viewing) Width x Height: 16.5” x 10” (419mm x 254mm)

Weight (lbs): 450 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS!

You’ve purchased a heater from North America’s oldest manufacturer of wood burning products.

By heating with wood you’re helping to CONSERVE ENERGY!

Wood is our only Renewable Energy Resource. Please do your part to preserve our wood supply. Plant at least one tree each year.

Future generations will thank you.

This manual describes the installation and operation of the Ashley, AWC21 wood heater. This heater meets the 2015 U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015. Under specic test conditions

this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 10,925 to 24,900 Btu/hr.

Note: The BTU ratings mentioned above are based on the EPA test protocol burning dimensional Douglas Fir lumber. Our advertised

BTU’s are based on the rst hour of operation at high burn rate burning cordwood.

Note: Register your product on line at www.usstove.com. See “Limited Warranty”

section for specific warranty information for your new purchase. Save your receipt

with your records for any claims.

UNPACK AND INSPECT

Remove the packing from the appliance and inspect for any damage. Ensure that the bricks are positioned correctly and not broken

(see illustration for proper brick arrangement). Make sure that the bafe board, above the air tubes, is in place and undamaged. DO

NOT remove the bafe board.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION

A 7/16” socket wrench

A 5/16” socket (Best if using a power drill and a socket bit)

A pair of pliers or channel-locks

A power drill with an 1/8” drill bit to install sheet metal screws into connector pipe.

Sheet metal screws

A non-combustible oor protector as specied in this manual

All chimney and chimney connector components required for your particular venting installation.

PRE-ASSEMBLY

BRICK CONFIGURATION

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and follow the directions in this manual to ensure proper assembly, installation and operation of your new wood heater.

Caution! The appliance is very heavy.

The assistance from a second person is strongly suggested. Please use proper lifting technic when positioning the appliance for

assembly and installation. Several methods may be used to attach the legs and pedestal to the appliance. The safest method is to roll

the appliance on its back. When using this method, you should rst remove the rebrick from the unit so as to reduce weight and

possible breakage. It will be required to raise the bottom of the unit up to attach two of the legs. It is recommended that you use

cardboard or other means of padding to protect the nish on your new stove.

FREESTANDING LEG ASSEMBLY

1) Unpack the stove and ensure all components are present:

2) Position the unit for assembly.

3) Make sure that the re brick is in place and undamaged. DO NOT remove the re brick.

Back wall / Arrière Mur

Side wall / Paroi Latérale

Back wall / Arrière Mur

Side wall / Paroi Latérale

Back wall / Arrière Mur

Ceiling / Plafond

Floor Protector / Protection de Plancher

M M

FLOOR PROTECTOR

The stove must be placed on solid concrete, solid masonry, or when installed on a combustible oor, on a oor protector. The oor

protector is required to provide heat, live ember, and ash protection and must be of a non-combustible, continuous solid surface to

protect against inltration of live embers and ash. The stove must be placed on solid concrete, solid masonry, or when installed on a

combustible oor, on a Type 2 oor protector listed to standard UL 1618 with a minimum R value of 1.03 and a minimum thickness

of 1/2” or equivalent.

Dimension Inch mm

H* Front 16 407

J Flue rear 2 51

K** Left 6 204

L** Right 6 204

M Flue Side 2 51

⃰ Canadian installations require 18” (457mm)

⃰ ⃰ Canadian installations require 8” (203mm)

SPECIAL MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS

U WARNING! - Do not install in a sleeping room

U CAUTION! - The structural integrity of the mobile

home oor, wall, and ceiling/roof must be maintained.

In addition to the previously detailed installation requirements,

mobile home installations must meet the following requirements:

• The heater must be permanently attached to the oor.

1. There are two holes in the pedestal base, use 3/8” bolts

through the oor.

2. To attach the leg model use two 3/8-16 UNC bolts

through the oor.

• The heater must be electrically grounded to the steel chassis

of the mobile home with 8 GA copper wire using a serrated or

star washer to penetrate paint or protective coating to ensure

grounding.

• When moving your mobile home, all exterior venting must

be removed while the mobile home is being relocated. After

relocation, all venting must be reinstalled and securely fastened.

• Outside Air is mandatory for mobile home installation. See

your dealer for purchasing.

• Check with your local building ofcials as other codes may

apply.

MOBILE HOME ATTACHMENT

INSTALLATION

COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance requires a source of combustion air. If your home is of tight construction or has negative pressure problems, you

will need an outside source of air. Below is a list of possible indicators that a source of outside combustion air may be required.

1. Your stove does not draw steadily, smoke rollout occurs, wood burns poorly, or back-drafts occur whether or not there is

combustion present.

2. Existing fuel-red equipment in the house, such as replaces or other heating appliances, smell, do not operate properly, suffer

smoke roll-out when opened, or back-drafts occur whether or not there is combustion present.

3. Opening a window slightly on a calm (windless) day alleviates any of the above symptoms.

4. The house is equipped with a well-sealed vapor barrier and tight tting windows and/or has any powered devices that exhaust

house air.

5. There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter.

6. A ventilation system is installed in the house.

If an outside air intake is required. You may purchase a standard 4” Dryer Vent kit from your local hardware supply store.

If using a Dryer venting kit, the outlet cover must be of a design that DOES NOT close by means of a ap or trap door.

You must purchase a style that allows a continuous in-ow of air and that has a rodent screen.

DRYER VENTING KIT” INSTALLATION

Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions for attaching the dryer vent kit to the home. Then attach it to the appliance.

“DRYER VENTING KIT”

INSTALLATION

VENTILATION

CHIMNEY

Your wood stove may be hooked up with a factory built or masonry chimney, matching the diameter of the stove exhaust. If you

are using a factory built chimney, it must comply with UL 103 or CSA-B365 standard; therefore it must be a Type HT (2100°F). It

is extremely important that it be installed according to the manufacturer’s specications. Take into account the chimney’s location

to insure it is not too close to neighbors or in a valley which may cause unhealthy or nuisance conditions.

If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specications of the National Building

Code. It must be lined with re clay bricks, metal or clay tiles sealed together with re cement. (Round ues are the most efcient).

The interior diameter of the chimney ue must be identical to the stove smoke exhaust. A ue which is too small may cause draft

problems, while a large ue favors rapid cooling of the gas, and hence the build-up of creosote and the risk of chimney res. Note

that it is the chimney and not the stove which creates the draft effect; your stove’s performance is directly dependent on an adequate

draft from your chimney.

Do not connect this unit to a chimney ue serving another appliance.

The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney:

• It must rise above the roof at least 3’ (0.9m) from the uppermost point of contact.

• The exterior portion should be double or triple wall pipe to ensure proper draft.

• The chimney must exceed any part of the building or other obstruction within a 10’ (3.04m) distance by a height of 2’ (0.6m).

• Installation of an interior chimney is always preferable to an exterior chimney. The interior chimney will be hotter than an

exterior chimney that is being cooled by the ambient air outside the house. Therefore the gas which circulates will cool slower,

thus reducing the build-up of creosote and the risk of chimney res.

• The draft caused by the tendency for hot air to rise will be increased with an interior chimney.

• Using a re screen at the extremity of the chimney requires regular inspection in order to insure that it is not obstructed thus

blocking the draft, and it should be cleaned when used regularly.

VENTILATION

MASONRY CHIMNEY

Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) by having it

inspected by a professional. Make sure there are no cracks, loose mortar or other signs of deterioration and blockage. Have the

chimney cleaned before the stove is installed and operated. When connecting the stove through a combustible wall to a masonry

chimney, special methods are needed as explained in the “5.5 Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs” Section.

VENTILATION

COMBUSTIBLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PASS-THROUGHS

Method A. 12” (304.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member:

Using a minimum thickness 3.5” (89 mm) brick and a 5/8” (15.9 mm)

minimum wall thickness clay liner, construct a wall pass-through. The clay

liner must conform to ASTM C315 (Standard Specication for Clay Fire

Linings) or its equivalent. Keep a minimum of 12” (304.8 mm) of brick

masonry between the clay liner and wall combustibles. The clay liner shall

run from the brick masonry outer surface to the inner surface of the chimney

ue liner but not past the inner surface. Firmly grout or cement the clay

liner in place to the chimney ue liner.

Method B. 9” (228.6 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Using

a 6” (152.4 mm) inside diameter, listed, factory-built Solid-Pak chimney

section with insulation of 1” (25.4 mm) or more, build a wall pass-through

with a minimum 9” (228.6 mm) air space between the outer wall of the

chimney length and wall combustibles. Use sheet metal supports fastened

securely to wall surfaces on all sides, to maintain the 9” (228.6 mm) air

space. When fastening supports to chimney length, do not penetrate the

chimney liner (the inside wall of the Solid-Pak chimney). The inner end of

the Solid-Pak chimney section shall be ush with the inside of the masonry

chimney ue, and sealed with a non-water soluble refractory cement. Use

this cement to also seal to the brick masonry penetration.

Method C. 6” (152.4 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member:

Starting with a minimum 24 gauge (.024” [.61 mm]) 6” (152.4 mm) metal

chimney connector, and a minimum 24 gauge ventilated wall thimble which

has two air channels of 1” (25.4 mm) each, construct a wall pass-through.

There shall be a minimum 6” (152.4) mm separation area containing

berglass insulation, from the outer surface of the wall thimble to wall

combustibles. Support the wall thimble, and cover its opening with a

24-gauge minimum sheet metal support. Maintain the 6” (152.4 mm) space.

There should also be a support sized to t and hold the metal chimney

connector. See that the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces on

all sides. Make sure fasteners used to secure the metal chimney connector

do not penetrate chimney ue liner.

Method D. 2” (50.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Start

with a solid-pak listed factory built chimney section at least 12” (304 mm)

long, with insulation of 1” (25.4 mm) or more, and an inside diameter of 8”

(2 inches [51 mm] larger than the 6” [152.4 mm] chimney connector). Use

this as a pass-through for a minimum 24-gauge single wall steel chimney

connector. Keep solid-pak section concentric with and spaced 1” (25.4

mm) off the chimney connector by way of sheet metal support plates at

both ends of chimney section. Cover opening with and support chimney

section on both sides with 24 gauge minimum sheet metal supports. See

that the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces on all sides. Make

sure fasteners used to secure chimney ue do not penetrate ue liner.

NOTES:

Connectors to a masonry chimney, excepting method B, shall extend in one continuous section through the wall pass-through

system and the chimney wall, to but not past the inner ue liner face. A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof

space, closet or similar concealed space, or a oor, or ceiling.

VENTILATION

CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (STOVE PIPE)

Your chimney connector and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove outlet. If this is not the case, we recommend you

contact your dealer in order to insure there will be no problem with the draft.

The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum thickness of 0.021” or 0.53 mm. It is strictly forbidden

to use galvanized steel.

Your stove pipe should be assembled in such a way that the male section (crimped end) of the pipe faces down. Attach each of the

sections to one another with three equidistant metal screws. Seal the joints with furnace cement.

The pipe must be short and straight. All sections installed horizontally must slope at least 1/4 inch per foot, with the upper end of

the section toward the chimney. Any installation with a horizontal run of stove pipe must conform to NFPA 211. You may contact

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and request the latest edition of the NFPA Standard 211.

To insure a good draft, the total length of the stove pipe should never exceed 8’ to 10’ (2.4m to 3.04 m). (Except for cases of

vertical installation, cathedral-roof style where the smoke exhaust system can be much longer and connected without problem to

the chimney at the ceiling of the room).

There should never be more than two 90 degrees elbows in the smoke exhaust system.

Installation of a “barometric draft stabilizer” (replace register) on a smoke exhaust system is prohibited.

Furthermore, installation of a draft damper is not recommended. With a controlled combustion wood stoves the draft is regulated

upon intake of the combustion air in the stove and not at the exhaust.

Appliance

IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT

Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney depends on

the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures

in the appliance. Inadequate draft may cause backpufng into the room and ‘plugging’ of the chimney.

Inadequate draft will cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room through appliance and chimney connector joints.

An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature indicates excessive draft.

VENTILATION

INSTALLATION

POSITIONING THE STOVE

It is very important to position the stove as close as possible to the chimney, and in an area that will favor the most efcient heat

distribution possible throughout the house. The stove must therefore be installed in the room where the most time is spent, and in

the most spacious room possible. Recall that stoves produce radiating heat, the heat we feel when we are close to a stove. A stove

also functions by convection, that is through the displacement of hot air accelerated upwards and its replacement with cooler air. If

necessary, the hot air distribution from the stove may be facilitated by the use of a fan or blower.

• Do not place any combustible material within 4’ (1.2m) of the front of

the unit.

• The clearance between the ue pipe and a wall are valid only for vertical

walls and for vertical ue pipe.

• The chimney connector must not pass through an attic or roof space,

closet or similar concealed space, a oor, or a ceiling.

• For Canadian installations, where passage through a wall, or partition

of combustible construction is desired, the installation must conform to

CAN/CSA-B365.

• A ue pipe crossing a combustible wall must have a minimum clearance

of 18” (457.2mm).

• To reduce ue clearances from combustible materials, contact your local

safety department.

Back wall / Arrière Mur

Side wall / Paroi Latérale

Back wall / Arrière Mur

Side wall / Paroi Latérale

Back wall / Arrière Mur

Ceiling / Plafond

Floor Protector / Protection de Plancher

M M

Back wall / Arrière Mur

Side wall / Paroi Latérale

Back wall / Arrière Mur

Side wall / Paroi Latérale

Back wall / Arrière Mur

Ceiling / Plafond

Floor Protector / Protection de Plancher

M M

Back wall / Arrière Mur

Side wall / Paroi Latérale

Back wall / Arrière Mur

Side wall / Paroi Latérale

Back wall / Arrière Mur

Ceiling / Plafond

Floor Protector / Protection de Plancher

M M

Dimension Inch mm

A Backwall to Stove 11 280

B Sidewall to Stove 7 178

C Sidewall to Flue 17.3 440

D Wall to Stove (Angled Installation) 3 77

E Wall to Flue (Angled Installation) 14.4 366

F Ceiling Height 84 2134

G Backwall to Flue 14.8 376

FREE STANDING STOVE INSTALLATION

A stove must never be installed in a hallway or near a staircase, since it may block the way in case of re or fail to respect required

clearances. It is of the utmost importance that the clearances to combustible materials be strictly adhered to during installation of the

stove. Refer to the table and diagrams below for minimum required clearances.

SAFETY NOTICE

¾ IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

¾ CONSULT YOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT PERMITS,

RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

¾ USE SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE ROOM WHERE YOUR STOVE IS INSTALLED.

¾ SMOKE EXPELLED FROM THE UNIT, BY EITHER PAINT CURING, OPENING THE FUEL LOADING DOOR,

OR A NEGATIVE PRESSURE INSIDE THE HOME, COULD TRIGGER THE SMOKE DETECTORS. MOUNT

SMOKE DETECTORS AT LEAST 10’ FROM STOVE

¾ NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID,

OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS

WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE.

¾ IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE, PUSH THE AIR CONTROL FULL CLOSED TO DEPRIVE THE FIRE OF

OXYGEN. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

¾ A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED.

¾ ROOM HEATER, SOLID FUEL TYPE, ALSO FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.

FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY

When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed. You must also purchase

(from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling support package or wall pass-through and “T” section package, restops (where

needed), insulation shield, roof ashing, chimney cap, etc. Maintain proper clearance to the structure as recommended by the

manufacturer. The chimney must be the required height above the roof or other obstructions for safety and proper draft operation.

VENTILATION

TYPE WEIGHT

(LBS. CU. FT., DRY)

PER CORD EFFICIENCY

RANKING

SPLITS MILLIONS

BTU’s/CORD

Hickory 63 4500 1.0 Well 31.5

White Oak 48 4100 .9 Fair 28.6

Red Oak 46 3900 .8 Fair 27.4

Beech 45 3800 .7 Hard 26.8

Sugar Maple 44 3700 .6 Fair 26.2

Black Oak 43 3700 .6 Fair 25.6

Ash 42 3600 .5 Well 25.0

Yellow Birch 40 3400 .4 Hard 23.8

Red Maple 38 3200 .3 Fair 22.6

Paper Birch 37 3100 .3 Easy 22.1

Elm/Sycamore 34 2900 .2 Very Difcult 20.1

Red Spruce 29 1800 .1 Easy 16.1

WOODSTOVE UTILIZATION

It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you use DRY WOOD only in your wood oven. The wood should have dried for 9 to 15

months, such that the humidity content (in weight) is reduced below 20% of the weight of the log. It is very important to keep in mind

that even if the wood has been cut for one, two or even more years, it is not necessarily dry, if it has been stored in poor conditions.

Under extreme conditions it may rot, instead of drying. This point cannot be over stressed; the vast majority of the problems related

to the operation of a wood oven is caused by the fact that the wood used was too damp or has dried in poor conditions.

These problems can be:

• Ignition problems

• Creosote build-up causing chimney res

• Low energy yield

• Blackened windows

• Incomplete log combustion

Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding 6” in diameter should be split. The wood should not be stored directly

on the ground. Air should circulate through the cord. A 24” to 48” air space should be left between each row of logs, which should

be placed in the sunniest location possible. The upper layer of wood should be protected from the elements but not the sides.

1. Garbage;

2. Lawn clippings or yard waste;

3. Materials containing rubber, including tires;

4. Materials containing plastic;

5. Waste petroleum products, paints or paint thinners, or

asphalt products;

6. Materials containing asbestos;

7. Construction or demolition debris;

8. Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood;

9. Manure or animal remains;

10. Salt water driwood or other previously salt water saturated

materials;

11. Unseasoned wood; or

12. Paper products, cardboard, plywood, or particleboard.

e prohibition against burning these materials does not

prohibit the use of re starters made from paper, cardboard,

saw dust, wax and similar substances for the purpose of

starting a re in an aected wood heater.

Burning these materials may result in release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineective and cause smoke.

Dead wood lying on the forest oor should be considered wet, and requires full seasoning time. Standing dead wood can usually be

considered to be about 2/3 seasoned. Splitting and stacking wood before it is stored accelerates drying time. Storing wood on an elevated

surface from the ground and under a cover or covered area from rain or snow also accelerates drying time. A good indicator if wood

is ready to burn is to check the piece ends. If there are cracks radiating in all directions from the center then the wood should be dry

enough to burn. If your wood sizzles in the re, even though the surface is dry, it may not be fully cured, and should be seasoned longer

Waste and other ammable materials should not be burned in your oven. Any type of wood may be used in your oven, but specic

varieties have better energy yields than others. Please consult the following table in order to make the best possible choice.

WOODSTOVE UTILIZATION

is heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher eciencies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried

seasoned hardwoods, as compared to sowoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods.

DO NOT BURN:

ATTENTION:

This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate this

wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.

WOODSTOVE UTILIZATION

TESTING YOUR WOOD

When the oven is thoroughly warmed, place one piece of split wood (about ve inches in diameter) parallel to the door on the

bed of red embers.

Keep the air control full open by pulling on it and close the door. If ignition of the piece is accomplished within 90 seconds from

the time if was placed in the oven, your wood is correctly dried. If ignition takes longer, your wood is damp.

If your wood hisses and water or vapor escapes at the ends of the piece, your wood is soaked or freshly cut. Do not use this wood

in your oven. Large amounts of creosote could be deposited in your chimney, creating potential conditions for a chimney re.

TAMPER WARNING

This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal regulations to alter

this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.

THE FIRST FIRES

The fresh paint on your stove needs to be cured to preserve its quality. Once the fuel charge is properly ignited, only burn small

res in your stove for the rst four hours of operation. Never open the air control more than necessary to achieve a medium burn rate.

Make sure that there’s enough air circulation while curing the stove. The odors could be smelled during the 3 or 4 rst res. Never

start your stove outside. You will not be able to see if you are over heating.

IGNITION

After making sure that the stove air intake controls are fully open (completely pull-out towards you), The top down method of

re building is recommended for this appliance. After making sure that the stove air intake controls are fully open (completely pull-

out towards you), Place the largest pieces of wood on the bottom, laid in parallel and close together. Smaller pieces are placed in a

second layer, crossways to the rst. A third layer of still smaller pieces is laid crossways to the second, this time with some spaces

between. Then a fourth layer of loose, small kindling and twisted newspaper sheets tops off the pile..

Before igniting the paper and kindling wood, it is recommended that you warm up the chimney. This is done in order to avoid

back draft problems often due to negative pressure in the house. If such is the case, open a window slightly near the stove and twist

together a few sheets of newspaper into a torch. Light up this paper torch and hold it as close as possible to the mouth of the pipe

inside the combustion chamber to warm up the chimney. Once the updraft movement is initiated, you are ready to ignite the stove

by lighting the paper and kindling wood inside the combustion chamber.

When you have achieved a good bed of hot embers, we recommend the following burn procedures:

CAUTION: Never alter the damper slide or the adjustment range to increase ring for any reason. Doing so could result

in heater damage and will void your warranty.

CAUTIONS:

¾ ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.

¾ THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.

¾ NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE STOVE DOOR OR ASH CLEAN OUT OPENING UNSEALED . THIS

WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING THE STOVE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY

RESULT.

Primary Air Settings

(Slide Damper is located in center of stove under hearth plate)

(Damper Adjustment: Pulling out on damper decreases air)

Electric Blower Speed Setting (Variable)

(Blower is on High when turned “ON”,

Rotate clockwise until stop for “LOW”.)

Burn Rate Adjust Damper from fully closed Burn Time Blower Speed

Low Closed @ 30 minutes Low

Medium - Low 5/16” @ 30 minutes Low

Medium - High 9/16” @ 30 minutes Low

High Fully Open all minutes High

The amount of visible smoke being produced can be an effective method of determining how efciently the combustion process

is taking place at the given settings. Visible smoke consist of unburned fuel and moisture leaving your stove. Learn to adjust the air

settings of your specic unit to produce the smallest amount of visible smoke. Wood that has not been seasoned properly and has a

high wood moisture content will produce excess visible smoke and burn poorly.

WARNINGS

¾ NEVER OVERFIRE YOUR STOVE. IF ANY PART OF THE STOVE STARTS TO GLOW RED, OVER FIRING IS

HAPPENING. READJUST THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL AT A LOWER SETTING.

¾ THE INSTALLATION OF A LOG CRADLE OR GRATES IS NOT RECOMMENDED IN YOUR WOOD STOVE.

BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON FIREBRICK.

¾ NEVER PUT WOOD ABOVE THE FIREBRICK LINING OF THE FIREBOX.

¾ ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT RATES THAT EXCEED HEATER DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS CAN

RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEATER.

RELOADING

Once you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit. In order to do so, open the air controls to maximum

a few seconds prior to opening the stove’s door. Then proceed by opening the door very slowly; open it one or two inches for 5

to 10 seconds, before opening it completely to increase the draft and thus eliminate the smoke which is stagnant in a state of slow

combustion in the stove. Then bring the red embers to the front of the stove and reload the unit.

For optimal operation of your wood stove, we recommend you to operate it with a wood load approximately equivalent to the

height of re bricks.

It is important to note that wood combustion consumes ambient oxygen in the room. In the case of negative pressure, it is a good

idea to allow fresh air in the room, either by opening a window slightly or by installing a fresh air intake system on an outside wall.

Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal when wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine

with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney ue of a slow-burning re.

As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot re. The chimney

connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote

build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated (3mm or more), it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney re. We

strongly recommend that you install a magnetic thermometer on your smoke exhaust pipe, approximately 18” above the stove. This

OPERATION

Controlled combustion is the most efcient technique for wood heating because it enables you to select the type of combustion

you want for each given situation. The wood will burn slowly if the wood stove air intake control is adjusted to reduce the oxygen

supply in the combustion chamber to a minimum. On the other hand, wood will burn quickly if the air control is adjusted to admit

a larger quantity of oxygen in the combustion chamber. Refer to the primary air settings table for damper operation setting. Real

operating conditions may give very different results than those obtained during testing according to the species of wood used, its

moisture content, the size and density of the pieces, the length of the chimney, altitude and outside temperature.

EFFICIENCIES

Efciencies can be based on either the lower heating value (LHV) or the higher heating value (HHV) of the fuel. The lower heating

value is when water leaves the combustion process as a vapor, in the case of woodstoves the moisture in the wood being burned

leaves the stove as a vapor. The higher heating value is when water leaves the combustion process completely condensed. In the

case of woodstoves this would assume the exhaust gases are room temperature when leaving the system, and therefore calculations

using this heating value consider the heat going up the chimney as lost energy. Therefore, efciency calculated using the lower

heating value of wood will be higher than efciency calculated using the higher heating value. In the United States all woodstove

efciencies should be calculated using the higher heating value.

The best way to achieve optimum efciencies is to learn the burn characteristic of you appliance and burn well-seasoned wood.

Higher burn rates are not always the best heating burn rates; after a good re is established a lower burn rate may be a better option for

efcient heating. A lower burn rate slows the ow of usable heat out of the home through the chimney, and it also consumes less wood.

OPERATIONAL TIPS

Operational Tips for Good, Efcient, and Clean Combustion

• Get the appliance hot and establish a good coal bed before adjusting to a low burn rate (this may take 30 minutes or more

depending on your wood)

• Use smaller pieces of wood during start-up and a high burn rate to increase the stove temperature

• Be considerate of the environment and only burn dry wood

• Burn small, intense res instead of large, slow burning res when possible

• Learn your appliance’s operating characteristics to obtain optimum performance

• Burning unseasoned wet wood only hurts your stoves efciency and leads to accelerated creosote buildup in your chimney.

WOODSTOVE UTILIZATION

Your wood stove is a high efciency stove and therefore requires little maintenance. It is important to perform a visual inspection

of the stove every time it is emptied, in order to insure that no parts have been damaged, in which case repairs must be performed

immediately. Inspect and clean the chimney and connector pipe periodically for creosote buildup or obstructions.

GLASS

• Inspect and clean the glass regularly in order to detect any cracks. If you spot one, turn the stove off immediately. Do not

abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken.

• If the glass on your stove breaks, replace only with the glass supplied from your heater dealer. Never substitute other materials

for the glass.

• To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the glass mouldings inside the door. Remove the mouldings and replace

the damaged piece with a new one. Perform the procedure backwards after replacing. When replacing the glass, you should

change the glass gasket to make sure you keep it sealed.

• Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch. Use a specialized product, available in the stores where wood stoves

are sold. The glass should be washed only when cold.

GASKETING

It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good

control over the combustion, maximum efciency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the damaged one. Carefully

clean the available gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for this purpose and install the new gasket. You may light

up your stove again approximately 24 hours after having completed this operation. This unit’s door uses a 1/2” diameter rope gasket.

BLOWER (IF EQUIPPED)

The blower needs to be removed and air blown clean. Make sure the blades do not have build up.

MAINTENANCE

thermometer will indicate the temperature of your gas exhaust fumes within the smoke exhaust system. The ideal temperature for

these gases is somewhere between 275°F and 500°F. Below these temperatures, the build-up of creosote is promoted. Above 500

degrees, heat is wasted since a too large quantity is lost into the atmosphere.

¾ To Prevent Creosote Build Up: Always Burn Dry Wood. This Allows Clean Burns And Higher Chimney Temperatures,

Therefore Less Creosote Deposit.

Leave the air control full open for about 5 min. every time you reload the stove to bring it back to proper operating temperatures.

The secondary combustion can only take place if the rebox is hot enough.

Always check for creosote deposit once every two months and have your chimney cleaned at least once a year.

If a chimney or creosote re occurs, close all dampers immediately. Wait for the re to go out and the heater to cool, then inspect

the chimney for damage. If no damage results, perform a chimney cleaning to ensure there is no more creosote deposits remaining

in the chimney.

ASH DISPOSAL

Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your rebox or ash pan, and when the re has burned down and cooled, remove excess

ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1 inch deep on the rebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed.

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible

oor or on the ground, away from all combustible materials, pending nal disposal. The ashes should be retained in the closed container

until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

SMOKE AND CO MONITORS

Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when exposed to elevated

concentrations for extended periods of time. While the modern combustion systems in heaters drastically reduce the amount of CO

emitted out the chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or conned areas can be dangerous. Make sure your stove gaskets and

chimney joints are in good working order and sealing properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended that you use both

smoke and CO monitors in areas having the potential to generate CO.

WOODSTOVE UTILIZATION

WARNING:

NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE OR

EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.

SECONDARY AIR TUBES

The secondary air tubes must be cleaned with a wire brush. If debris remains in holes lightly tap with a wooden stick to remove.

FIREBRICK

The rebrick should be cleaned and inspected as necessary. Replace any damaged or broken brick.

AIR TUBES

The air tubes assembled in this unit are designed to provide an accurate mix of secondary air to insure the highest efciency. Any

damage or deterioration of these tubes may reduce the efciency of combustion. The air tubes are held in position by either screws

or snap pins. Locate these to either side of the tube and remove to allow the tube to be removed and replaced.

PAINT

Remember to only clean your stove with a dry soft cloth that will not harm the stoves nish.

Your stove has two types of coatings that are used in the nal nish; porcelain enamel and high temperature stove paint.

ENAMEL REPAIR-

The porcelain enamel nish will maintain its color and luster for the life of the stove. However, because it is glass it may chip if

hit with a hard or sharp object. If you experience a scratch or chip in the porcelain enamel nish, specially formulated gloss touch

up paint can be used. Contact you stove dealer to request a small bottle of this touch up paint.

1) Ensure the stove is cool.

Note: The paint may be applied to a warm stove, but the temperature of the section to be painted should be below the boiling

temperature

(200°F) to achieve a smooth nish.

2) The area should be built up with multiple thin coats.

Note: Better results are obtained if the stove is brought up to operational temperatures between coats.

HIGH TEMPERATURE STOVE PAINT REPAIR-

If the painted portions of your stove need re coating it is possible to give those pieces a brand new look by repainting it with a

1200°F heat resistant stove paint.

1) Scrub the surface to be repainted with ne sand paper.

2) Clean it properly.

3) Apply thin coats (2-3) of paint successively.

During the curing process there are changes in the paint causing it to give off an odor and some visible smoke. The fumes

are non-toxic, but can be unpleasant. Ventilate and vacate the room to avoid discomfort. Once the curing is complete there

will be no odor or smoke. After re-coating portions of your stove remember to follow the curing process as discussed in

the rst re section of this manual.

STOVE MORTAR REPAIR

Sometimes after the cement on the outside of the stove dries and hardens, it will develop some cracks. Thermal expansion, growth

and shrinkage of the cast-iron do to changing temperatures, may contribute to cracks or chips in the mortar. If you desire to make

repairs on your stove mortar contact your stove dealer to request replace mortar to perform the repair.

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -

1) Remove any loose pieces of mortar.

2) Using masking tape or blue tape, line both sides of each seam.

3) Cut the tip of the mortar tube for a 1/8” to 3/16” bead.

4) Fill any large voids.

5) Run a continuous bead of grout the entire length of the seam.

6) Smooth the bead to the size of llet desired. Smaller is better.

7) Stop and remove any excess before it spreads beyond the tape.

Note: You may have to do this several times before you can run the full length of the seam.

8) Carefully remove the tape.

9) Using a damp (not soaked) small cell sponge or cotton cloth, run the length of the seam to atten the edge of the mortar and

remove any cement that spread beyond the llet.

10) Rinse the sponge or cloth often.

Note: You must get everything off of the enamel before it dries.

The mortar contains sodium silicate that will etch the porcelain nish if not removed promptly.

It is better to remove too much rather than to make the llet too large.

11) Allow the mortar to dry overnight before ring up the stove.

TROUBLESHOOTING

High Fuel Consumption

Possible Cause Possible Remedies (Unplug blower rst if equipped)

Improper regulation of dra or air inlet Close air inlet control as much as possible to maintain desired

heat output.

Check all gaskets, reinstall if necessary (see maintenance for

gasket replacement procedure).

Improper door tting Check door gasket, reinstall if necessary (see maintenance for

gasket replacement procedure).

Check door latch adjustment. Readjust if necessary.

Back Pung

Possible Cause Possible Remedies (Unplug blower rst if equipped)

Gusts of wind. Chimney may need wind diverter.

2-10-3 rule not properly maintained. Raise chimney to appropriate height.

Chimney Blockage. Smoke shelf in chimney is lled with creosote, soot and ash.

Tree limb or other obstruction too close.

Persistent soot, creosote or ash build up in chimney

Possible Cause Possible Remedies (Unplug blower rst if equipped)

Cool exhaust ue gasses. Use double or triple wall external chimney.

Burning unseasoned / wet wood Use dry, seasoned hardwood.

Smoke rolls out when feed or ash doors are opened

Possible Cause Possible Remedies (Unplug blower rst if equipped)

Wind Gusts blowing down the chimney. Smoke shelf in chimney is lled with creosote, soot and ash.

Chimney may need wind diverter.

Opening heater door too soon. Open air control, crack door for 5-10 seconds before fully

opening door.

Low Heat Output

Possible Cause Possible Remedies (Unplug blower rst if equipped)

Obstruction in chimney. Check for blockage in chimney, remove if necessary.

Improperly sealed venting. Check all gasketing, replace if necessary.

Check exhaust venting seals, reseal if necessary.

Wet or unseasoned wood being burned. Burn dry, seasoned hard wood.

Improper wood loading. Load wood according to directions under utilization.

Poor chimney dra. Improper chimney height or wrong size ue in use.

Inspect chimney for soot, creosote and ash buildup, clean if

necessary.

REPAIR PARTS

Key Part No. Description Qty.

1 89066 Firebrick (4-1/2 X 9) 6

2 891492 Blower Assembly (B36) 1

3 891414 Half Firebrick 4

4 86656 Secondary Air Tubes 2

5 86655 Secondary Air Tube, Rear 1

6 69942 Heatshield Weldment 1

7 891095 Firebrick (60 X 8-1/4) 3

8 891987 Plastic Knob 3

9 69945 Weldment, Ash Pan 1

10 86668 Damper Rod 1

11 83614 15" Threaded Rod 4

12 88147 Bafe Board 1

13 40619 Top Cast Grate Left 1

14 40620 Top Cast Grate With Flue 1

15 40621 Top Cast Grate Right 1

16 88174 Gasket-Flat 1

IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY, COMPONENTS MUST BE REPLACED USING ORIGINAL

MANUFACTURERS PARTS PURCHASED THROUGH YOUR DEALER OR DIRECTLY FROM THE

APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER.

USE OF THIRD PARTY COMPONENTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

REPAIR PARTS

IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY, COMPONENTS MUST BE REPLACED USING ORIGINAL

MANUFACTURERS PARTS PURCHASED THROUGH YOUR DEALER OR DIRECTLY FROM THE

APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER.

USE OF THIRD PARTY COMPONENTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

Key Part No. Description Qty.

1 40675 Glass Brace 1

2 88087 Fiberglass Gasket 1

3 892342 Door Glass 1

4 88057 1/2” Fiberglass Rope Gasket 3.5Ft

5 40674 Cast Door 1

6 40626 Door Latch 1

7 892352 Plastic Handle 1

Limited Warranty

Plate Steel Heaters

(Inserts, Freestanding, and Pedestal)

The operation of this heater in a manner inconsistent with the owner’s manual will void the warranty and is also against federal regulations.

United States Stove Company warrants to the original purchaser its products against premature failure of any component due to workmanship, quality, or

materials as follows:

TIME PERIOD:

Firebox ...................................................................................................................................... Three Years

Flue Collar - if equipped .............................................................................................................. Three Years

All Doors .................................................................................................................................... Three Years

Firebox Bafﬂ e ................................................................................................................................. One Year

Door Gaskets ................................................................................................................................. One Year

All Electrical Components (Including Blower) - if equipped ................................................................. One Year

Cabinet and Trim ............................................................................................................................ One Year

CLAIM PROCEDURE

Any defects should be reported to United States Stove Company or its dealer and/or distributor giving descriptions and pertinent data, including proof or

purchase which will be returned upon request.

Providing the heater has been installed and used in accordance with the Owners Manual supplied with the heater, United States Stove Company will either:

1) Replace the defective part free of charge

2) Replace the heater free of charge

3) Where the defect is of a cosmetic (non-functional) nature, United States Stove Company will bear reasonable expense to refurbish the heater,

including such items as welding, painting, and incidental labor. A “Reasonable” is deﬁ ned by terms of this warranty as $30.00/hour with full refund for

any purchase of parts.

NOT COVERED

Speciﬁ cally not covered under terms of this limited warranty or any other warranty are problems relating to smoking or creosote. Smoking is attributable

to inadequate draft due to the design or installation of the ﬂ ue system or installation of the heater itself. Creosote formation is largely attributable to

improper operation of the unit and/or draft as mentioned above. Also, not covered are:

1) Removal and re-installation cost.

2) Service calls to diagnose trouble (unless authorized in writing by the manufacturer, distributor, or dealer).

3) Painted surfaces, brass or brass-colored surfaces.

4) Damage or defect caused by improper installation, accidents, misuse, abuse (including overﬁ ring) or alteration.

5) Transportation or shipping costs.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

1) United States Stove Company shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, special, or contingent damages anyone might suffer as a result of their

breach of this written warranty or any implied warranty.

2) Should the heater be replaced by United States Stove Company “free of charge”, all further warranty obligations are thereby met.

3) Parts and/or service replacements made under the terms of this warranty are warranted only for the remaining period of the original heater warranty.

4) Without speciﬁ c written exclusionary waivers, no one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for United States Stove

Company any further obligation of liability in connection with this heater or any other applicable accessory. Any further warranty implication applicable

to this heater or any applicable accessory is limited in duration to the same time period as the original statement in the above schedule.

YOUR DUTIES

1) This heater, including all applicable accessories, must be installed and operated in accordance with local authorities having jurisdiction and the

instructions furnished with the Owners Manual.

2) You should keep as permanent record your proof of purchase (or canceled check or invoice).

PROBLEM/RESOLUTION

1) As purchaser, you must ﬁ rst contact the dealer and/or distributor from whom you purchased your heater.

2) If within a reasonable period of time you do not receive satisfactory service from the distributor and/or dealer, write or call United States Stove

Company, Customer Service Department, including complete details of the problem and/or problems you are experiencing, details of your installation,

your proof of purchase, and the heater serial number or test agency code number.

WARRANTOR

The warrantor of record is United States Stove Company, PO Box 151, 227 Industrial Park Road, South Pittsburg, Tennessee 37380.

Phone number 800-750-2723

• Web site www.usstove.com

NOTE

This warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights; and, you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Register your product on line at

www.usstove.com. Save your receipt with your records for any claims.

IMPORTANT

We congratulate you on your selection of United States Stove Company and its products. As the oldest solid fuel manufacturer in the United States

(since 1869), the United States Stove Company is very proud of its products, service, employees, and satisﬁ ed customers. We would like to hear