United States Stove 5500 User's Manual
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1. EXHAUST PIPE FRESH AIR ae WIRE MESH i SCREEN du FIGURE 9 TYPICAL FRESH AIR TERMINATION NOTE Dimensions from the floor to your stoves in FIGURE 8 let exhaust pipes are approximate and may vary de ae eee pending on your installation SPECIAL MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS A WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED In addition to the previously detailed installation requirements mobile home installations must meet the following requirements The stove must be permanently attached to the floor The stove 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 Vent must be 3 or 4 inch PL Vent and must extend a minimum or 36 inches above the roofline of the mobile home and must be installed using a UL ULC listed ceiling fire stop and rain cap e 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 Check with your local building officials as other codes may apply 10 USSC 4 Do not operate your stove with the viewing door open The auger will not feed pellets under these circumstances and a safety concern may ari2. D STATES S S US USSC UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY med Keeping North America Warm S ince 1869 King Ashley Pellet Stove model 5500 5500XL o i QQS WEE VM ZZEE QOO SORORE Owner s Manual A Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this appliance Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death A Contact your local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area A Savethese instructions UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY 227 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD SOUTH PITTSBURG TENNESSEE 37380 WWW USSTOVE COM FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PHONE 800 750 2723 FAX 423 837 2109 Part No 851641 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS EE N N RA EE N aaan 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cse KERSE ER e RE NG ined BEER NS RE ER KERSE EERDER EWE KERSE EREKE MEER KERE 3 Ass die lf Q 4 Heating Specifications 4 DIMENSIONS e RE N 4 m zeig iers celis One sesse ee 4 Fuel COISIHe UOS ss Ee ge DA cues ertet DE DE RE GE 4 Safety and EPA Compliance sesse ee sesse ee ee ee ee ek Re ee ee Ge ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 4 INSTALLATION p 5 kristalle OM OP GING Me 5 Floor uic PRE EE EO EE 5 MONG AN ANG EE OR EE EA EE OF 6 Venting Requirements RN ETE TERT 7 Maximu
3. 18 Lock Nut 89574 Handle Spring Brass N S Not Shown 88087 Glass Gasket 1 x 1 3 16 18 USSC Parts List model 5500 amp 5500XL Mem PartNo Te a avy tem Part No Title__1 ay 86624 Burnpot Assembly 80473 Blower Exhaust 86625 Housing Assy Burnpot 88118 Gasket Igniter Flange 86628 Weldment Exhaust Duct 891169 Hose Heater 86633 Weldment Igniter Tube 891141 Auger 80481 Igniter Cartridge 80488 Drive Motor 25506 Weldment Door Hinge 83529 Hairpin 69512 Door Assembly 891180 Cover Auger 69518 Hopper Assembly 5500 83297 8 32 Hex Nut 69522 Hopper Assembly 5500XL 891187 Bracket Pressure Switch PCB 891164 Weldment Auger Housing 80478 Pressure Switch 69513 Assy Bushing Retainer Bottom 89586 Nipple 891190 Plate Bottom Bushing 80489 PCB lgniter 891132 Bushing 83902 Standoff PCB 83534 Retaining Ring 891148 Handle Plastic 69514 Assy Bushing Retainer Top 891121 Silicone Tube 891189 Plate Top Bushing 25512 Side Right Cabinet 5500 891132 Bushing 25516 Side Right Cabinet 5500XL 83534 Retaining Ring 25510 Panel Access 891161 Weld Bot Plate Retainer 80472 Blower Distribution 83543 6 32 x 3 8 Machine Screw 88106 Gasket Distribution Blower 83356 10 32 Hex Nut 25513 Cleanout Ash 83299 6 32 Hex Nut 80491 Microswitch 891195 Bracket Drive Motor 88119 Insulation Blanket 25498 Weldment Top Lid 80462 Recepticle 3 Prong 25511 Weld Left Side Cabinet 5500 80461 Power Supply Cord 25515 Weld Left Side
4. Cabinet 5500XL 83516 34 40 Machine Screw 80487 Circuit Board Assembly 83542 314 40 Nylon Lock Nut 80480 Thermistor 89390A Rubber Grommet 88117 Gasket Exhaust Duct 80490 Wiring Harness Gasket Exhaust Blower 80492 PCB Connector Cable Harness ONIOOU KOP al kKlaal Aa Kaal 2 a oe a a es es eS eS pd RPO Ss es Ss as a a a aS eS aS aS aS AA AA AA AANDRA AND p Aa AE DISTRIBUTION BLOWER MICROSWITCH PRESSURE SWITCH IGNITER mar 3 POWER zs E DI N whe PCB WIRING DIAGRAM USSC 19 EXHAUST BLOWER HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU OBTAIN EFFICIENT DEPENDABLE SERVICE FROM YOUR KING OR ASHLEY AND ENABLE YOU TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CORRECTLY KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFER ENCE WHEN WRITING ALWAYS GIVE THE FULL MODEL NUMBER WHICH IS ON THE NAMEPLATE ATTACHED TO THE HEATER WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST 1 THE PART NUMBER 2 THE PART DESCRIPTION 3 THE MODEL NUMBER 5500 5500xL 4 THE SERIAL NUMBER United States Stove Company 227 Industrial Park Road P O Box 151 South Pittsburg TN 37380 423 837 2100 WWW USSTOVE COM
5. Supplied by the pipe manufacturer follow the pipe manufacturer s directions It is important to note that if your vertical run of pipe is more than 15 feet the pellet vent pipe size should be increased to 4 inches in diameter Do not exceed more than 4 feet of pipe on a horizontal run and use as few elbows as possible If an offset is required it is better to install 45 degree elbows rather than 90 degree elbows USSC 9 aell loiola OUTSIDE AIR SUPPLY optional Depending on your location and home construction outside air may be necessary for optimal performance Metal pipe solid or flexible must be used for the outside air installation PVC pipe is NOT approved and should NEVER be used A wind shield over the termination of the outside air pipe or a 90 degree elbow or bend away from the prevailing winds MUST be used when an outside air pipe is installed through the side of a building The outside air termination MUST be at least 1 foot away from the exhaust system termination The outside air pipe on your King Ashley stove is 1 7 8 OD The outside air connecting pipe must be at least 1 7 8 ID The outside air connection used MUST NOT restrict the amount of air available to your stove The outside air connecting pipe must be as short and free of bends as possible and it must fit over not inside the outside air connection to the stove i e o WIND HOOD 1 7 8 ID
6. a floor pad is used it should be UL listed or equal The floor pad or non combustible surface should be large enough to extend a minimum of 6 inches in front 6 inches on each side and 1 inch behind the stove see FIGURE 1 Floor protection must extend under and 2 inches to each side of the chimney tee for an interior vertical installation see FIGURE 2 Your King Ashley stove will need a minimum 31 x 38 floor protector A Floor Protector of 1 inch thick is recommended for this installation KU o i f S oc EE LLL LEE LE LLL ELLE LE ELLE LS KA aaa 2 00 SS im im ta ciem i pa E B 50mm bo 38 00 100 965mm 25mm 31 00 l 787mm 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 152mm 152mm 52mm 7 7 152mm i e e s d d m 2 E J S ae 2 x ma FLOOR 6 00 FLOOR F 6 00 PROTECTOR 152mm PROTECTOR 152mm 38 00 38 00 i 965mm 7 965mm FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 USSC THROUGH THE WALL INSTALLATION INTERIOR VERTICAL INSTALLATION Installation CLEARANCES Your King Ashley stove has been tested and listed for installation in residential mobile home and alcove applications in accordance with the clearances given in FIGURES 3 5 and TABLE 1 NOTE Distance C on the left hand side of your King Ashley stove may need to be great
7. oo nana 15 es m 15 Spring Shut DOWN schau RR N 15 Yeay o ee PT 15 TROUBLE SHOOTING oan nn Re KERR EE sue nd ark ah a no EE Rou EncE eN ee oe RR EN REK de 16 REPAIR PARTS DIAGRAMULIST i pnis sesse Sue eR nro nace anu tbe Ee SR Nas aea ee 17 18 REPAIR PARTS LIST ese sko 18 19 WIRING DIAGRAM EE EEU EE 19 2 USSC Safety Precautions IMPORTANT Read this entire manual before installing and operating this product Failure to do so may result in property damage bodily injury or even death Proper installation of this stove is crucial for safe and efficient operation Install vent at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any other appliance or stove Do not install a flue damper in the exhaust venting System of this unit Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any additional installation restrictions or inspection requirements in your area Do not throw this manual away This manual has important operating and maintenance instructions that you will need at a later time Always follow the instructions in this manual This heater is designed and approved for premium hardwood pellet fuel only Any other type of fuel burned in this heater will void the warranty and safety listing Never use gasoline gasol
8. performance SAFETY AND EPA COMPLIANCE Your King Ashley stove has been safety tested and listed to ASTM E 1509 UM 84 HUD by OMNI Test Laboratories Inc Beaverton Oregon USA It is also exempt from EPA Phase II requirements 4 USSC Installation INSTALLATION OPTIONS Read this entire manual before you install and use your King Ashley stove Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death See specific installation details for clearances and other installation requirements A Freestanding Unit supported by pedestal legs and placed on a non combustible floor surface in compliance with clearance requirements for a freestanding stove installation An Alcove Unit supported by pedestal legs and placed on a non combustible floor surface in compliance with clearance requirements for an alcove installation Your King Ashley stove may be installed to code in either a conventional or mobile home see SPECIAL MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS It is recommended that only a authorized technician install your King Ashley stove preferably an NFI certified specialist IMPROPER INSTALLATION The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage caused by the mal function of a stove due to improper venting or installation Call 800 750 2723 and or consult a professional installer if you have any questions FLOOR PROTECTION This unit must be installed on a non combustible floor surface If
9. CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED This appliance is not intended for commercial use Specifications Heating Specifications Heat Output 48 000 BTU hr Heating Capacity 800 2 000 sq ft Fuel Burn Rate 2 0 6 0 Ibs hr Burn Time lowest setting 5500 60 hrs 5500XL 160 hrs Hopper Capacity 5500 150 Ibs 5500XL 320 Ibs 1 BTU output will vary depending on the quality of fuel Use PFI listed fuels for the best results Heating capacity will vary depending on floor plan layout of your home degree of insulation and the outside temperature 3 Pellet size may effect the actual rate of fuel feed and burn times Fuel feed rates may vary by as much as 20 Use PFI listed fuel for best results Dimensions 34 in 47 1 4 in 26 in 26 hrs 25 in 25 hrs 250 Ibs 275 hrs Electrical Specifications Electrical Rating 110 120 volts 60 HZ 3 0 Amps Watts operational 175 approx Watts igniter running 425 approx FUEL CONSIDERATIONS Your King Ashley stove is designed to burn premium hardwood pellets that comply with Association of Pellet Fuel Industries standards Minimum of 40 Ibs density per cubic ft 1 4 to 5 16 diameter length no greater than 1 5 not less than 8 200 BTU Ib moisture under 8 by weight ash under 1 by weight and salt under 300 parts per million Pellets that are soft contain excessive amounts of loose sawdust have been or are wet will result in reduced
10. ND CONVENIENCE FEATURES Your King Ashley incorporates a safety pressure switch that helps ensure that everything is in proper working order before feeding fuel to the burn pot Because the stove works using an induced draft pressure the stove will not continue to operate if the viewing door is left open or if the combustion blower fails or the exhaust system is blocked The temperature limit control will prevent your stove from operating at abnormally high temperatures Should the stove temperature begin to approach the factory pre set limit the temperature limit control will automatically slow down the auger feed rate until the temperature returns to a normal condition Even though the heater will operate on setting 9 HI we recommend to operate your heater on this setting for only a short period of time 1 hour etc Your King Ashley stove also includes an auto start igniter as a standard feature The use of other fire starter materials wood chips starter gel etc is not necessary By simply pressing the ON button on the digital control panel your stove will begin to feed fuel and automatically start within 5 minutes Maintenance Failure to clean and maintain this unit as indicated can result in poor performance and safety hazards Unplug your stove s electrical cord prior to removing the back panel or opening the exhaust system for any inspection cleaning or maintenance work Never perform any inspections cleaning or ma
11. START UP Prior to starting the first fire of the heating season check the outside area around the exhaust and air intake systems for obstructions Clean and remove any fly ash from the exhaust venting system Clean any screens on the exhaust System and on the outside air intake pipe Turn all of the controls on and make sure that they are working properly This is also a good time to give the entire stove a good cleaning throughout SPRING SHUTDOWN After the last burn in the spring remove any remaining pellets from the hopper and the auger feed system Scoop out the pellets and then run the auger until the hopper is empty and pellets stop flowing this can be done by pressing the ON button with the viewing door open Vacuum out the hopper Thoroughly clean the burnpot and firebox It may be desirable to spray the inside of the cleaned hopper with an aerosol silicone spray if your stove is in a high humidity area The exhaust system should be thoroughly cleaned YEARLY SERVICING A yearly servicing and cleaning by your Authorized King Ashley Dealer is recommended A fee may be charged for this service USSC 15 Trouble Shooting A Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance NOTE Turning the ON OFF Switch to OFF does not disconnect all power to the electrical components of the stove A Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless instructions for doing so are given in this manual All other wor
12. combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled CHECK AND CLEAN THE HOPPER Check the hopper periodically to determine if there is any sawdust or pellets that are sticking to the hopper surface Clean as needed MAIN DOOR GASKETS Inspect the main door and glass window gaskets periodically The main door may need to be removed to have frayed broken or compacted gaskets replaced by your Authorized King Ashley Dealer FAN MOTORS Clean the air holes on the motors of both the exhaust and room air fans annually Remove the exhaust blower from the exhaust duct and clean out the internal fan blades as part of your fall start up PAINTED SURFACES Painted surfaces may be wiped down with a damp cloth If scratches appear or you wish to renew your paint contact your Authorized King Ashley Dealer to obtain a can of suitable high temperature paint GLASS We recommend using a high quality glass cleaner Should a build up of creosote or carbon accumulate you may wish to use 000 steel wool and water to clean the glass In the event you need to replace the glass only high temperature ceramic glass of the correct size and thickness may be used Contact your Authorized King Ashley Dealer to obtain this glass FALL
13. d pushes the exhaust out of the dwelling If this unit is connected to a flue system other than the way ex plained in this manual it will not function properly MAXIMUM VENTING DISTANCE Installation MUST include at least 3 feet of vertical pipe This will create some natural draft to reduce the possibility of smoke or odor during appliance shutdown and keep exhaust from causing a nuisance or hazard by exposing people or shrubs to high temperatures The maximum recommend vertical venting height is 12 feet for 3 inch type PL vent Total length of horizontal vent MUST NOT exceed 4 feet Use no more than 180 degrees of elbows two 90 degree elbows or two 45 degree and one 90 degree elbow etc to maintain adequate draft PELLET VENT TYPE A UL listed 3 inch or 4 inch type PL pellet vent exhaust system must be used for installation and attached to the pipe connector provided on the back of the stove use a 3 inch to 4 inch adapter for 4 inch pipe Use 4 inch vent if the vent height is over 12 feet or if the installation is over 2 500 feet above sea level We recommend the use of Simpson Dura Vent or Metal Fab pipe if you use other pipe consult your local building codes and or building inspectors Do not use Type B Gas Vent pipe or galvanized pipe with this unit The pellet vent pipe is designed to disassemble for cleaning and should be checked several times during the burning season Pellet vent pipe is not furnished with the unit an
14. d must be purchased separately PELLET VENT INSTALLATION The installation must include a clean out tee to enable collection of fly ash and to permit periodic cleaning of the exhaust system 90 degree elbows accumulate fly ash and soot thereby reducing exhaust flow and performance of the stove Each elbow or tee reduces draft potential by 30 to 50 All joints in the vent system must be fastened by at least 3 screws and all joints must be sealed with HI TEMP RTV silicone sealant to be airtight The area where the vent pipe penetrates to the exterior of the home must be sealed with silicone or other means to maintain the vapor barrier between the exterior and the interior of the home Vent surfaces can get hot enough to cause burns if touched by children Noncombustible shielding or guards may be required PELLET VENT TERMINATION Do not terminate the vent in an enclosed or semi enclosed area such as carport garage attic crawl space under a sundeck or porch narrow walkway or any other location that can build up a concentration of fumes The termination must exhaust above the outside air inlet elevation The termination must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other materials USSC 7 Installation VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES A Minimum 4 foot clearance below or beside any door or window that opens B Minimum 1 foot clearance above any door or window that opens C Minimum 3 foot clearance form any adjacen
15. e supervised when they are in the same room as the stove The hopper and stove top will be hot during operation therefore you should always use some type of hand protection when refueling your stove A power surge protector is required This unit must be plugged into a 110 120V 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet Do not use an adapter plug or sever the grounding plug Do not route the electrical cord underneath in front of or over the heater Do not route the cord in foot traffic areas or pinch the cord under furniture The heater will not operate during a power outage If a power outage does occur check the heater for smoke spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into the room The feed door must be closed and sealed during operation Never block free airflow through the open vents of the unit Keep foreign objects out of the hopper The moving parts of this stove are propelled by high torque electric motors Keep all body parts away from the auger while the stove is plugged into an electrical outlet These moving parts may begin to move at any time while the stove is plugged in Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or near this stove When installed in a mobile home the stove must be grounded directly to the steel chassis and bolted to the floor WARNING THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE BEDROOM per HUD requirements CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR WALL AND
16. ecurely closed 3 Press the ON button on the control panel This will start the auger and exhaust blower 4 Checkthat the auger and the exhaust blower are operating the room air blower will not start at this time DO NOT open the viewing door the auto start igniter will get very hot during this test The stove will automatically shut down after approximately 23 minutes 12 USSC START UP PROCEDURE Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this stove Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while it is in use Verify that the hopper is clean and free of foreign matter N LI ll Verify that all of the required exhaust inlet connections have been made in accordance with this manual and that the stove is plugged into an outlet an outlet surge protector is highly recommended 3 Fillthe hopper with wood pellets do not allow any part of the bag or any other foreign material into the hopper as this may jam the auger Ensure that all pellet matter is cleared from the hopper seating surface em Close the hopper lid 6 Make sure that the viewing door is securely closed the safety pressure switch will not allow the stove to feed fuel if there is no draft pressure inside the stove 7 Press the ON button on the control pad and set the HEAT SETTING to your desired setting 8 The stove will begin to feed fue
17. ed into the burn pot the auto start igniter will ignite the fuel Pressing the up down arrow buttons beneath the HEAT RANGE and BLOWER SPEED will adjust the amount of fuel that is fed to the burnpot and the amount of room air drawn through the stove to be heated respectively Either value can FIGURE 10 be set from 1 to 9 lowest to highest DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL Pressing the OFF button on the control panel will cause the stove to enter its shut down sequence The fuel feed system will stop pulling fuel from the hopper and once the fire goes out and the stove cools down the blowers will stop running The A B and C buttons on the control panel are reserved for diagnostic use only These controls are disabled by default when the unit is shipped from our factory UNIT PREPARATION After carefully unpacking and reading the instructions for installing your stove you will need to perform the following steps 1 Attach the included spring handle to the door handle by screwing it on in a respective location Attach the electrical cord to the back of the stove first then plug it into a 110 volt outlet an outlet surge protector is 2 highly recommended PERFORMING A DRY RUN Perform a dry run on your stove prior to making the exhaust inlet connections and starting your stove for the first time 1 Check that there is NO fuel in the hopper or burn pot 2 Check that the viewing door is s
18. er than the minimum required clearance for suitable access to the control panel BACKWALL SS SESSE Q A BACKWALL m TIVMaaIS TIVMaaIs i AAMAS FIGURE 3 SIDEWALL CLEARANCES PARALLEL INSTALATION ADJACENT WALL SS x ADJACENT WALL SS SS C TIVM L1NAOVray FIGURE 4 TM 1NAOVrayv SS LSI id SIDEWALL CLEARANCES CORNER INSTALATION E SS E PARALLEL A Backwall to unit 2 00 50mm B Sidewall to flue 13 00 330mm C Sidewall to top edge of unit 8 00 208mm CORNER D Adjacent wall to unit 8 00 203mm ALCOVE E Alcove depth 36 00 914 mm l ESE 5500 only F Alcove Hieght 60 00 1520mm TABLE 1 CLEARANCES ALCOVE INSTALLATION os THIS INSTALLATION IS NOT APPLICABLE d FOR MODEL 5500XL L MESE v FSSSSSSNSNNNN SESSE ESE SSO WA FIGURE 5 ALCOVE CLEARANCES USSC Installation VENTING REQUIREMENTS Install vent at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any other appliance or stove Do not install a flue damper in the exhaust venting system of this unit The following installation guidelines must be followed to ensure conformity with both the safety listing of this stove and to local building codes IMPORTANT This unit is equipped with a negative draft system that pulls air through the burn pot an
19. hat all outside connections are clear of any obstructions Check the exhaust system clean as needed Check that the auto start igniter is not blocked with ash or soot The igniter is located behind the burnpot on the back wall of the firebox e Check that the pressure switch connection to the firebox is free of ash or clear of obstructions The auto start igniter gets red hot during start up If you can not visibly see the igniter glowing during start up then the igniter may need to be replaced or there is a problem with the electrical control system 16 USSC USSC Parts Diagram model 5500 and 5500XL Note All repair parts other than Cabinet Sides Hopper Assy and Door Assy are same for models 5500 and 5500XL Parts Diagram List models 5500 amp 5500XL 4 LS ARTIST Item PartNo Title ty Item PartNo Tite ty 25490 Door Weldment 1 8 Glass Gasket 891166 Ceramic Glass 8 32 Hex Nut 891185 Glass Retainer Top Washer 5 16 ID x 1 2 OD x 3 64 TK 891186 Glass Retainer Bottom Spring 891160 Handle Door 5 16 x 18 Hex Nut 891168 Latch Door Spring Handle 88082 3 4 Rope Gasket Model 5500 7 Model 5500XL PARTS LIST Item PartNo Tile Gty Item PartNo Tite ty 25266 Feed Door 1 8 Retainer Glass 1 891067 Door Glass w Ashley Logo Machine Screw 25452 Handle Door Door Latch 83506 3 8 x 1 1 4 Roll Pin 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Bolt 88066 5 8 Rope Gasket 5 16
20. ine type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this stove Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while it is in use A working smoke detector must be installed in the same room as this product I ET Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a malfunction Turn the ON OFF SWITCH to OFF and contact your dealer Your stove reguires periodic maintenance and cleaning see MAINTENANCE Failure to maintain your stove may lead to improper and or unsafe operation Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance NOTE Turning the ON OFF Switch to OFF does not disconnect all power to the electrical components of the stove Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless instructions for doing so are given in this manual All other work should be done by a trained technician USSC D Allow the stove to cool before performing any maintenance or cleaning Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible surface or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal The exhaust system should be checked monthly during the burning season for any build up of soot or creosote Do not touch the hot surfaces of the stove Educate all children on the dangers of a high temperature stove Young children should b
21. intenance on a hot stove A Do not operate stove with broken glass leakage of flue gas may result EXHAUST SYSTEM The by products of combustion contain small particles of fly ash Fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of flue gases Incomplete combustion such as during startup shutdown or incorrect operation of the stove will lead to soot formation which will collect in the exhaust system Therefore it is important that the exhaust system be inspected and cleaned at least monthly during the burning season Check the clean out tees periodically to determine the required cleaning schedule 3 or 4 inch chimney brushes are available for chimney cleaning If the exhaust system or outside air pipes have screens on them frequently clean the screen A plugged screen will shut off combustion air and cause a fire to die or burn poorly 14 USSC Maintenance INTERIOR CHAMBERS Periodically remove and clean the burnpot and the area inside the burnpot housing In particular it is advisable to clean out the holes in the burnpot to remove any build up that may prevent air from moving through the burn pot freely If a vacuum is used to clean your stove we suggest using a vacuum designed for ash removal Some regular vacuum cleaner i e shop vacs may leak ash into the room ASH DISPOSAL Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non
22. k should be done by a trained technician PROBLEM CAUSE To rich air fuel mixture Orange lazy flame excessive fuel Clean out the burnpot and burnpot housing BHC Up nine Humpa Make sure that the viewing door is closed and sealed properly If not adjust door catch and or replace door gaskets Check that all outside connections are clear of any obstructions e Check the exhaust system clean as needed PROBLEM CAUSE Burnpot burns out of fuel Fire goes out or stove shuts down Hopper is empty refill the hopper Loss of draft pressure Make sure that the viewing door is closed and sealed properly If not adjust door catch and or replace door gaskets Check that all outside connections are clear of any obstructions Check the exhaust system clean as needed e Check that the pressure switch connection to the firebox is free of ash or clear of obstructions Auger system is jammed or there is a bridging of the fuel in the hopper preventing fuel from flowing into the auger feed system PROBLEM CAUSE Auto Start lgniter fails to ignite the fuel in the burn pot Stove does not start a fire when the Turn the stove OFF Clear the unburnt fuel from the burnpot and try ON button is pushed again Check the pellet quality Repplace if moist wet or dirty Loss of draft pressure Make sure that the viewing door is closed and sealed properly If not adjust door catch and or replace door gaskets Check t
23. l and the auto start igniter will ignite the fuel in approximately 3 minutes Once a consistent flame has been established you can adjust the HEAT RANGE and BLOWER SPEED on the control pad to your desired settings Note The room air fan will not function until the heat exchanger in the stove reaches the factory preset temperature First Fire Adjust the HEAT RANGE and BLOWER SPEED to a 5 setting and allow the stove to operate in this manner for approximately three 3 hours or more if necessary allowing the stove to cure out as the paint and oils from the manufacturing process burn off We recommend that you open doors and windows in your home during this process Adjust setting to desired setting SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE WARNING Never shut down this unit by unplugging it from the power source Press the OFF button on the control pad to put the stove in shut down mode At this time the red light above the pad will illuminate Once this is done the auger will stop feeding pellets but the room air fan exhaust blower and bottom auger will continue to operate When the internal temperature of the unit drops below the factory preset temperature the room air fan and exhaust blower will cease to operate The red light will then shut off and the unit will be completely shut down The hotter the unit is during its operation the longer it will take for the stove to complete the shut down cycle If the stove stays on fo
24. m Venting Distance iso anorni noi eei E KI E Deut Ne ie ee 7 Pellet Vent Type sees ee Re ee ee RA nennen nennen nennen nennen nennen ren 7 Pellet Vent Installation ee esse ee ee ee ER AA Re ee Re ee Re ee enn 7 Pellet Vent Termination siese EE rno PRA p ai su NE EG Ge bes de 7 Vent Termination Cl earaNGES EE Ee EER GO EG EE DK ea 8 Through the Wall Installation is EER EA EER ERG EE uk EE GR EE Ee edo 9 Through the Roof Ceiling InstallatiONn ee ee ee RA AA ee ee ee 9 Qutside Air SupDIY et 10 Special Mobile Home Requirements iss ee esse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 10 OPERATION e 11 How Yo r Stove WORS ies T 11 Control Panel ec 12 Mando le PR OT EO E LO EN 12 Pertorming a Dry RUN e Eaa 12 Start Up Procedure ss ER RE Ek Re KG ina Pe ee Ea oe ae Dee eed 13 shit Down greet Ee 13 er ES else Lo 1 OE OE EE EE ere eee 14 Safety and Convenience Features iese dese sese 14 EIE ue 14 MB 14 Interior Ghambers iua usen Bee ee SL nui Ue e pd Ee Epub de abe UE 15 P ci ioc M 15 Check and Clean the HODDEF ees se ee ee se ee ee AR Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 15 Man Door Gaskets DAR L 15 de 15 x li csRelr Mee C C Em 15 tc
25. n cap or one every 4 feet to make the system Ew more stable If you live in an area that has heavy snowfall r p Fi SUPPORT BRACKET 3 0 MIN VERTICAL PIPE EXHAUST MOTOR n ADAPTER Le PIPE ADAPTER La WALL THIMBLE it is recommended that the installation be taller than 3 feet Pd to get above the snowdrift line This same installation can alc aA be used if your stove is below ground level by simply adding seel ET tee the clean out section and vertical pipe inside until ground level is reached With this installation you have to be aware of the snowdrift line dead grass and leaves We recommend a 3 foot minimum vertical rise on the inside or outside of the house EE CLEAN OUT COVER N NON COMBUSTABLE FLOOR PAD FIGURE 7 TYPICAL THROUGH THE WALL INSTALLATION The through the wall installation is the least expensive and simplest installation Never terminate the end vent under a deck in an alcove under a window or between two windows We recommend Simpson Dura Vent or Metal Fab kits THROUGH THE ROOF CEILING INSTALLATION When venting the stove through the ceiling the pipe is connected the same as through the wall except the clean out tee is always on the inside of the house and a 3 inch adapter is added before the clean out tee You must use the proper ceiling support flanges and roof flashing
26. nd side of the stove The HEAT RANGE setting will vary the auger systems feed rate and the exhaust blower speed i e combustion air The BLOWER SPEED setting will adjust the room air fan speed i e convection air Each setting has a range of 1 to 9 lowest to highest Any combination of HEAT RANGE and BLOWER SPEED can be used during the operation of your stove Your stove can run efficiently over extended periods of time and at different heat output levels as long as the fuel supply is uninterrupted and proper cleaning and maintenance is performed NOTE Operating your stove on a high HEAT RANGE setting and a low BLOWER SPEED setting for extended periods of time may cause your stove to reach an over temperature condition in which case the stove will automatically reduce the fuel feed rate and or increase the room air fan speed This is a safety precaution that has been designed into your stove and is not a malfunction USSC 11 Operation CONTROL PANEL Turning the stove OFF ON as well as adjustments for the fuel feed rate and room air fan speed are performed by pressing the appropriate button s on the control panel which is located on the lower left hand side of your King Ashley stove see FIGURE 10 Pressing the ON button on the control panel will begin the start up sequence for the stove Fuel will begin to feed through the auger feed system and once an adequate amount of fuel has been deposit
27. r more than 2 hours after pressing the OFF button and you are sure that the fire is out the stove can be unplugged from the outlet After approximately 10 seconds the unit can be re connected to the power source and the control board will be reset USSC 13 DAILY OPERATION The hopper and stove top will be hot during operation therefore you should always use some type of hand protection when refueling your stove Never place your hand near the auger while the stove is in operation This unit should be filled when the hopper level drops below 3 inches In the event of a power outage the stove WILL NOT function It is very important that unit be vented properly with outside air as the natural draft is needed to clear the smoke from the stove during a power outage If the unit was ON when the power outage occurred one of the following will take place 1 If the stove is still warm it will resume feeding fuel and continue to operate normally If the fire has gone out you will have to press the OFF button and then the ON button again to begin a new start up sequence 2 If the stove has cooled off it will reset to its OFF condition Atthis point you may press the ON button and the unit will begin a new start up sequence NOTE The unit will also shut down in the event of an exhaust blower failure if this is the case the unit will not re start and you must contact Customer Service at 800 750 2723 SAFETY A
28. se from sparks or fumes entering the room A This heater is designed and approved for premium hardwood pellet fuel only Any other type of fuel burned in this heater will void the warranty and safety listing A Aworking smoke detector must be installed in the same room as this product HOW YOUR STOVE WORKS Your King Ashley stove utilizes a inclined auger fuel feed system that is operated by a microprocessor controlled digital circuit board The digital circuit board allows the inclined auger fuel feed system to run in a timer based non continuous cycle this cycling allows the auger to run for a predetermined period of seconds The auger pushes pellets up a chute located at the front bottom of the hopper which in turn falls through another chute into the burnpot As pellets enter the burn pot outside air is drawn across the fuel and heated during the combustion process This heated combustion air is then pulled through the heat exchanger by the exhaust blower where it is used to heat air that is drawn into the heat exchanger system by the room air fan Because a forced draft pressure is required for the combustion process inside your stove it is extremely important that the exhaust system be properly installed and maintained And that when operating your stove you make sure that the viewing door is properly sealed Your stove s heat output can vary from hi to low by adjusting the settings on the control panel located on the lower right ha
29. t building D Minimum 7 foot clearance from any grade when adjacent to public walkways E Minimum 2 foot clearance above any grass plants or other combustible materials F Minimum 3 foot clearance from an forced air intake of any appliance G Minimum 2 foot clearance below eves or overhang H Minimum 1 foot clearance horizontally from combustible wall Must be a minimum of 36 inches above the roof and 24 inches above the highest point or the roof within 10 feet FIGURE 6 VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES 8 USSC Installation THROUGH THE WALL INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION To vent the unit through the wall connect the pipe adapter to the exhaust motor adapter If the exhaust adapter is at least 18 inches above ground level a straight section of pellet vent pipe can be used through the wall Your King Ashley dealer should be able to provide you with a kit that will handle most of this installation which lr add will include a wall thimble that will allow the proper i clearance through a combustible wall Once outside the structure a 3 inch clearance should be maintained from the outside wall and a clean out tee should be placed on the pipe with a 90 degree turn away from the house At this point a 3 foot minimum section of pipe should be 3 MIN added with a horizontal cap which would complete the ZR installation see FIGURE 7 pom A support bracket should be placed just below the terminatio
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