United States Stove 5040 User's Manual
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1. BACKWALL ADJACENT WALL WITH gt VERTICAL EXHAUST 3 4 81 4 E z OP 2 5 iu 9 lt lt SIDEWALL 36 1 WITH HORIZONTAL EXHAUST 38 MN BACKWALL WITH 3 VERTICAL a 48 MIN EXHAUST Tos 8 1 4 TOP SIDEWALL STOVE DOOR FACE MUST BE Va EQUAL TO OR PROTRUDE OUT FROM FACE OF ALCOVE ALCOVE CLEARANCES 28 FLOOR PROTECTION 6 INSTALLATION COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY mm For a mobile home installation the stove must be connected to an outside source of combustion air A 2 inside diameter metallic pipe either flexible or rigid may be attached to the inlet at the stove s rear refer to figure A rodent guard minimum 74 wire mesh wind hood must be used at the terminus refer to figure 7 All con nections must be secured and airtight by either using the appropri ately sized hose clamp and or UL 181 AP foil tape PIPE AIR INLET PIPE 1281 2 For mobile home installations only 2 inside diameter pipe may be used for the first 5 feet of combustion air supply run From 5 to 10 feet use 2 inside diameter pipe No combustion air supply may exceed 10 feet Sources of Outside Combustion Air a Forfreestanding installations FIGURE Sa hole in floor near stove rear2. IF YOU CONNECT A THERMOSTAT When engaged in this mode the stove will automatically switch between two settings When warm enough it will switch to the 1 or low setting The room air blower will also slow to its lowest speed The Heat Level Advance setting on the bar graph will stay where it was initially set When the house cools below the thermostat setting the stove will switch to the feed rate of the heat level advance setting ON OFF THERMOSTAT MODE USE THIS MODE ONLY IF YOU CONNECT A THERMOSTAT n this mode when the home is warm enough the stove will shut off The fans will continue to run until the stove cools When the home cools below the thermostat setting the stove will auto matically restart and run at the last feed rate setting NOTE When in high low or on off thermostat mode Do not operate the stove higher than the 3 setting Set damper control rod approximately 74 to 72 out This will vary depend ing on elevation and weather conditions Observe stoves operation and adjust damper as necessary On Off High Low Manual CONNECT THERMOSTAT WIRES HERE EIE OPERATION 15 OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ THIS Hot while in operation Keep children clothing and furniture away Contact may cause skin burns
3. If you notice a smoldering fire burnpot full but no visible flame AND a heavy smoke buildup in firebox immediately TURN OFF the stove but DO NOT unplug it Do not open the door change the damper setting or tamper with any controls on the stove Wait until firebox clears and blowers shut down do as instructed in PRE START UP CHECK and BUILDING A FIRE then at tempt to restart the fire If the problem persists contact your dealer WARNING DO NOT ADD PELLETS TO THE BURNPOT BY HAND AT ANY TIME A DANGEROUS CONDITION COULD RESULT WARNING DURING THE START UP CYCLE 1 DO NOT OPEN THE VIEWING DOOR 2 DO NOT OPEN THE DAMPER MORE THAN 74 3 DO NOT USE THE FUEL FEED BUTTON UNLESS PRIMING THE AUGER AFTER RUNNING OUT OF PELLETS A DANGEROUS CONDITION COULD RESULT Pellets should be stored in a dry place The pellets should not be stored within 12 of the stove DO NOT STORE OR USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ESPECIALLY GASOLINE IN THE VICINITY OF YOUR STOVE NEVER USE A GAS OR PROPANE TORCH GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR FLUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS HEATER WARNING DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS STOVE This may cause serious damage to your stove and void your warranty It also may cre ate a fire hazard in your home IF ANY EXTERNAL PART OF THE UNIT BEGINS TO GLOW YOU ARE OVERFIRING Immediately press the POWER switch on the control panel KEEP ALL LOOSE OR MO
4. Please attach a copy of your purchase receipt Warranty not valid without a Proof of Purchase Warranty information must be received within 30 days of original purchase Detach this page from this manual fold in half with this page to the inside and tape together Apply a stamp and mail to the address provided You may use an envelope if you choose You may register online by going to www usstove com All information submitted will be kept strictly confidential Information provided will not be sold for advertising purposes Contact information will be used solely for the purpose of product notifications Ay Fold Here CUT HERE 2 lt Fold Here 4 United States Stove Company P O Box 151 South Pittsburg TN 37380 CUT HERE 2 lt SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 99990 Do not operate your stove if you smell smoke com ing from it Turn it off monitor it and call your dealer 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 in use Never block free airflow through the open vents of the stove Keep foreign objects out of the hopper The stove will not operate during a power outage If an outage does occur check the stove for smoke spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into the room Disconnect the power cord before performing any mai
5. Precautions 15 MAINTENANCE 16 Ash Removal TTL 16 Ash Disposal en nnn nnn nnn nn nnn nnnm TTL 16 Vacuum Use onn mnn 16 Cleaning 16 Blowers 17 Chimney Cleaning oon 18 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 18 Removal amp Replacement of Broken Door Glass 18 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE nr rrr nn nnne 19 Smoke Smell Soot Build Up 24 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 25 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST onn ncn nnn nnn 26 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS FREESTANDING Width 21 Height 28 72 with legs or pedestal Depth 24 Weight 185 Ibs Pedestal 40 Ibs Legs 13 Ibs Flue size 3 or 4 Hopper Capacity Up to 45 Ibs this can vary widely depending on pellet size length and diameter EPA status exempt Burn time 1 Ib to 4 Ibs per hour BTU range 8 200 to 40 000 Approved installations mobile home alcove conventional PREPARATION Factory packaging must be removed and some minor assembly work is r
6. during the summer months MAINTENANCE FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT NOTE Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged if so clean thoroughly ASH REMOVAL Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container or ashes should be placed on a noncombustible surface or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If ashes are disposed of by soil burial or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled ASH DISPOSAL Remove ashes periodically as they fill the firebox To remove ashes a Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool b Clean heat exchanger tubes see CLEANING and Figure 25 c Remove the burnpots inner section by grasping it and pulling straight up see Figure 26 d Empty ashes from the inner section and scrape with cleaning tool make sure holes are not plugged e Vacuum to remove ashes from the burn chamber interior and the burnpot shell WARNING Make sure ashes are cool to the touch before using a vacuum See VACUUM USE f Dispose of ashes properly See ASH REMOVAL above a Replace inner section into burnpot make sure it is level and pushed all the way back down and that the igniter hole is to the rear when it i
7. out tee Lo cate stove Drop plumb bob to center of tee outlet mark point on ceiling Install ceiling support and L Vent pipe per L Vent manufacturer s instructions 1 Always maintain 3 clearance from combustible materi als When passing through additional floors or ceilings always install firestop spacer 2 After lining up for hole in roof cut either a round or square hole in roof always 3 larger all the way around pipe Install upper edge and sides of flashing under roofing materials nail to the roof along upper edge Do not nail lower edge Seal nail heads with non hardening water proof mastic 3 Apply non hardening waterproof mastic where the storm collar will meet the vent and flashing Slide storm collar down until it sits on the flashing Seal and install cap Mobile home installations must use a spark arrester D VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING CHIMNEY SYSTEM Adapters are available to adapt from 3 L Vent to 6 or 8 Class A chimney Figure 11a As an alternative 3 or 4 L Vent can be run inside existing chimney to termination Figure 11b This is the preferred method Follow guidelines for equivalent vent length INSTALLATION 12 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO ROOF a VERTICAL ROOF VENT ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD 3 MINUMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES 3 MINUMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES CLEANOUT TEE 45 DEGREE ELBOW TO D APPLIANCE 7 EXISTIN
8. spray an anti creo sote chemical on the fire to help reduce creosote for mation within the stove Combustion Blower A E 027 Auger Motor C E 017 Convection Blower A E 033 17 High Temp Thermodisc C E 090 21 Air Switch C E 200 cS Ce ca Ce 2 gt Auger Shaft A AUG 22 Combustion Blower A E 027 POF Thermodisc C E 090 22C Pellet Hopper Air Inlet Tube 4 18 MAINTENANCE CHIMNEY CLEANING a Creosote Formation When any 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 flue or a newly started fire or from a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house Despite their high efficiency pellet stoves can accumulate creosote under certain conditions b Soot and Fly Ash Formation and Need for Removal The products of combustion will contain small particles of fly ash The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases Incomplete combustion such as occurs during startup shutdown or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which wil
9. this may indicate a more serious problem A service call may be required b If the combustion blower fails an air pressure switch will automatically shut down the auger NOTE Opening the stove door for more than 30 seconds during operation will cause enough pressure change to activate the air switch shutting the fuel feed off Close the door and press On Off button to continue operation of your stove 14 THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT A thermostat may help you maintain a constant house temperature automati cally A millivolt thermostat is required A fixed wall mount or US Stove s hand held model can be used The control panel can be set up two ways to operate your stove in thermostat mode THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION AMILLIVOLT THERMOSTAT IS REQUIRED Unplug stove from power outlet Remove control board from stove The two thermostat wires connect to the terminal block on the lower left side of the back of the control board See figure 24 Insert the wires in the terminal side and tighten the two screws MODES TO SWITCH BETWEEN ANY OF THE THREE MODES THE STOVE MUST BE SHUT OFF THE NEW MODE SELECTED AND THE STOVE RESTART ED MANUAL MODE USE THIS MODE EXCLUSIVELY IF YOU DO NOT CONNECT AN OP TIONAL THERMOSTAT In this mode the stove will operate only from the control panel as detailed in the OPERATION section of this owner s manual HIGH LOW THERMOSTAT MODE USETHIS MODE ONLY
10. ECONOMY SERIES 5040 OWNER S MANUAL WARNING If your appliance is not properly installed a house fire may result For your safety follow the installation directions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel burning room heater Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death Save these instructions PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED WERTE United States Stove Company 227 Industrial Park Road 151 South Pittsburg TN 37380 nock 852010 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the US Stove Pellet Burning Stove you are now prepared to burn wood in the most efficient convenient way possible To achieve the safest most efficient and most enjoyable performance from your stove you must do three things 1 Install it properly 2 Operate it correctly and 3 Maintain it regularly The purpose of this manual is to help you do all three PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel burning room heater Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death Keep this manual handy for future reference This stove has been independently tested to ASTM E1509 04 Standard Specification for Roo
11. ET DETAIL BLOWER BLOWER LOOKING FROM THE REAR WHITE OF THE STOVE 26 REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact an Authorized US Stove Pellet Stove Dealer to obtain any of these parts Never use substitute materials Use of non approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards TEM PART DOOR GLASS C D 031 A S ZCLEGS DOOR HANDLE C D 050 DOOR GASKET C G 050
12. G CHIMNEY SYSTEM PELLET VENT TO CHIMNEY ADAPTER SPV CA FIGURE 11a EXISTING CHIMNEY SYSTEM UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR PELLET VENT NOTE THIS METHOD IS PREFERRED FIGURE 11b INSTALLATION E VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE NOTE Follow L Vent chimney manufacturer s instructions 1 Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified chim ney sweep or installer to determine its structural condition 2 You will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height from the hearth If outside combustion air is to be used you will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height plus 18 inches 3 Install a blanking plate and the chimney pipe and if used the outside air pipe as shown in Figure 12 4 Attach the L Vent adapter a section of pipe and clean out tee making sure the clean out tee is centered in the chimney flue area Use RTV metallic tape and a mini mum of three self taping screws at all joint connections to ensure a tight seal 5 Position the stove adhering to the clearances in Figures 1 amp 2 6 Measure and build chimney top plate Cut out holes for chimney pipe and if used the outside air pipe Install and seal with non hardening mastic to prevent water leakage Install vent cap F INSTALLATION THROUGH SIDE OF MASONRY CHIMNEY NOTE Follow L Vent chimney manufacturer s instructions 1 Position the stove adhering to the clearances in Figu
13. NEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANU FACTURER INSTALLATION Equivalent Vent Length EVL The longer the run of pipe in your installation both with inserts and freestandings the more restriction there is in the system Therefore larger diameter pipe should be used Use 4 pipe if you have more than 15 feet of equivalent vent length Horizontal runs shall not exceed 10 feet of EVL It is recommended that vertical runs be a minimum of 8 feet To calculate EVL use the following conversions e e 90 elbow or T 45 elbow 5 equivalent feet 3 equivalent feet Horizontal Pipe Run 1 equivalent foot per actual foot Vertical Pipe Run 0 5 equivalent foot per actual foot NOTE At altitudes above 3 000 feet we suggest the use of 4 diameter vent at an EVL of 7 feet or more B HORIZONTALLY THROUGH WALL refer to Figure 9 NOTE Follow L Vent chimney manufacturer s instructions 1 Position stove adhering to clearances shown in Figures 1 amp 2 2 Locate position of hole in wall directly behind stove exhaust vent refer to figure 5 3 Always maintain 3 clearance from combustible materials 4 Install L Vent wall thimble per L Vent manufacturer s instructions 5 Attach enough piping to penetrate and extend at least 6 beyond exterior walls An 8 foot ver
14. NSTRUCTIONS EXTENSION TO CHIMNEY TOP REQUIRED 3 OR 4 INCH STAINLESS STEEL SINGLE WALL PIPE OR FLEX PIPE a TO APPLIANCE BLANKING PLATE SEAL WITH NON HARDENING MASTIC i 6 FROM STOVE TO END OF HEARTH 3 OR 4 INCH STAINLESS STEEL FLEX PIPE OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR CLEAN OUT TEE TYPE L OR 90 DEGREE ELBOW HEARTH TOP PLATE 6 CHIMNEY TOP WITH NON HARDENING 3 MASTIC NOTE FOLLOW METAL CHIMNEY INSTALLATION EXTENSION TO CHIMNEY TOP INSTRUCTIONS i REQUIRED L VENT OR OPTIONAL 3 OR 4 INCH STAINLESS STEEL SINGLE WALL PIPE OR FLEX PIPE OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR TRIM COLLAR PIPE ADAPTER CLEAN OUT TEE TYPE L FIGURE 13 INSTALLATION E ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION This stove is provided with a 6 foot grounded electrical cord extending from the rear of the stove We recom mend connecting to a good quality surge protector that is plugged into a standard three prong 120V 60hz electrical outlet Voltage variations can lead to serious performance problems The electrical system is designed for 120V AC with no more than 5 variation US Stove cannot accept responsibility for poor performance or damage due to inadequate voltage If connected to an older two prong outlet a separate ground wire should b
15. OT OVERFILL HOPPER A tool has been provided to help with the following functions FIGURE 23 a Stirring pellets in hopper unlike liquids in a tank pellets do not drain evenly into the auger Bridging across the opening can occur Pellets can hang up on the sides of the hopper Occasionally stirring the hopper can help NOTE To help prevent bridging of pellets common wax paper can be rubbed on the sidewalls and bottom of the hopper b Cleaning heat exchanger tubes see instructions in CLEANING c Scrape ashes from burnpot SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE Turning your stove off is a matter of pressing the Power control panel switch The red light will go out The blowers will continue to oper ate until internal firebox temperatures have fallen to a preset level SAFETY FEATURES a Your stove is equipped with a high temperature thermodisc This safety switch has two functions 1 To recognize an overheat situation in the stove and shut down the fuel feed or auger system 2 Incase of a malfunctioning convection blower the high temperature thermodisc will automatically shut down the auger preventing the stove from overheating NOTE On some units once tripped like a circuit breaker the reset button will have to be pushed before restarting your stove On other units the thermodisc has no reset button and will reset itself once the stove has cooled The manufacturer recommends that you call your dealer if this occurs as
16. POF thermodisc 3 Bad auger motor Remove the auger motor from the auger shaft and try to run the unit If the motor will turn the shaft is jammed on some thing If the motor will not turn the motor is bad 4 Auger Start by emptying the hopper Then remove the auger motor by removing the auger pin Remove the auger shaft inspec tion plate in the hopper so that you see the auger shaft Gently lift the auger shaft straight up so that the end of the auger shaft comes up out of the bottom auger bushing Next remove the two nuts that hold the top auger biscuit in Then rotate the bottom end of the auger shaft up towards you until you can lift the shaft out of the stove After you have removed the shaft inspect it for bent flights burrs or broken welds Remove any foreign material that might have caused the jam Also check the auger tube for signs of damage such as burrs rough spots or grooves cut into the metal that could have caused a jam Loose wire or connector Check all wires and connectors that connect to the auger motor high limit switch and the Molex connector Bad control board If the fuse is good the wires and connectors check out good and the high limit switch did not trip test fir power going to the auger motor If there is not a full current going to the auger motor when the fuel feed light is on you have a bad control board TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 23 GLASS SOOTS UP AT A VERY FAST RATE FLAME IS LA
17. VEABLE HOUSEHOLD COMBUSTIBLES SUCH AS FURNITURE DRAPES TOYS ETC AT LEAST THREE FEET FROM THE OPERATING STOVE Maintain proper ventilation It is important that adequate oxygen be supplied to the fire for the combustion process Modern houses are often so well insulated that it may become necessary to open a window slightly or install an outside air vent to provide sufficient combustion air Since heating with a solid fuel is potentially hazardous even with a well made and thoroughly tested stove it would be wise to install strategically placed smoke detectors and have a fire extinguisher in a convenient location near an exit Do not open stove door when operating unless necessary This will create a dirty inefficient burn and could allow smoke spillage or sparks to escape Do not permit operation by young children or those unfamiliar with stove s operation Do not service or clean this appliance without disconnecting the power cord Do not abuse the door glass by striking slamming or similar trauma Do not operate the stove with the glass removed cracked or broken If the stove is installed in a room without air conditioning or in an area where direct sunlight can shine on the unit it is possible this can cause the temperature of the stove to rise to operational levels one of the sensors could then make the stove start on its own It is recommended that the stove be unplugged when not in use for extended amounts of time i e
18. ZY DARK AND HAS BLACK TIPS AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS Possible Cause Possible Remedies 1 Stove or vent pipe is dirty which restricts airflow Follow all cleaning procedure in the maintenance section of through the burnpot the owner s manual 2 Vent pipe installed improperly Check to make sure the vent pipe has been installed ac cording to the criteria in the owner s manual 3 Air damper is set too far in closed for a higher Put the damper knob farther out away from the side of the setting stove and try not to burn the unit again 4 Burnpot holes are blocked Remove the burnpot and thoroughly clean it 5 Air damper is broken Visually inspect the damper assembly Make sure the damp er plate is attached to the damper rod When the damper rod is moved the plate should move with it 6 Blockage in air intake pipe Visually inspect the air intake pipe that leads into the burn pot for foreign material 7T Circuit board malfunction Time the fuel feed light at each setting after the stove has completed the startup cycle Make sure the times match the auger timing chart If the auger motor runs constantly the board is bad 8 Combustion blower is not spinning fast enough Test the RPM on the blower after the blades have been cleaned The RPM should be approximately 3000RPM 9 Bad Pellets The brand of pellets or the batch of pellets that are being Applies to GLASS SOOTS UP AT A VERY use
19. ape Also make sure the square to round adapter piece on the combustion blower has been properly sealed with the same RTV 2 The gasket on the combustion blower has gone Inspect both gaskets on the combustion blower to make bad sure they are in good shape CONVECTION BLOWER SHUTS OFF AND COMES BACK ON Possible Causes 1 The convection blower is overheating and tripping the internal temperature shutoff 2 Circuit board malfunction Possible Remedies Clean any dust off the windings and fan blades If clearing the blower does not help the blower may be bad Test the current going to the convection blower If there is power being sent to the blower when it is shut off the control board is fine If there is NOT power being sent to the blower when it shuts off during operation then you have a bad control board 22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE WILL NOT FEED PELLETS BUT FUEL FEED LIGHT COMES ON AS DESIGNED Possible Causes Possible Remedies 1 Fuse on control board blew Remove the control board On the back there is one fuse If it appears to be bad replace it with a 5 Amp 125 Volt fuse Plug the stove back in and try to run the unit 2 High limit switch has tripped or is defective Wait for the stove to cool for about 30 45 minutes It should now function normally If not use the owner s manual to locate the high limit thermodisc To test if the thermodisc is bad you can bypass it as described previously for the
20. blower is bad If there is not see 8 8 Control board not sending power to combus If there is no current going to the combustion blower tion blower check all wire connections If all wires are properly con nected you have a bad control board 9 Control board not sending power to air There should be a 5 volt current approximately going Switch to the air switch after the stove has been on for 30 sec onds 10 Air switch has failed very rare To test air switch you will need to disconnect the air hose from the body of the stove With the other end still attached to the air switch very gently suck on the loose end of the hose you may want to remove the hose en tirely off the stove and the air switch first and make sure it is clear If you hear a click the air switch is working BE CAREFUL TOO MUCH VACUUM CAN DAMAGE THE AIR SWITCH 20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE 3 LIGHT FLASHES Possible Causes Possible Remedies Unplug stove first when possible 1 The hopper is out of pellets Refill the hopper 2 The air damper is too far open for a low feed If burning on the low setting you may need to close the setting damper all the way push the knob in so it touches the side of the stove The burnpot is not pushed completely to the Make sure that the air intake collar on the burnpot is touching rear of the firebox the rear wall of the firebox 4 The burnpot holes are blocked Remove the burnpot and t
21. d door and door glass should be inspected and repaired or replaced when necessary See REPLACEMENT PARTS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN DOOR GLASS Emptied and vacuumed While wearing leather gloves or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass carefully remove any loose pieces of glass from the doorframe Dispose of all broken glass properly Return the damaged door to your US Stove Dealer for repair or replacement Neither the appliance owner nor any other unauthorized person s should replace the door glass An authorized US Stove dealer must perform all repairs involving door glass TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 19 When your stove acts out of the ordinary the first reaction is to call for help This guide may save time and money by en you to solve simple problems yourself Problems encountered are often the result of only five factors 1 poor fuel 2 poor operation or maintenance 3 poor installation 4 component failure 5 factory defect You can usually solve those problems related to 1 and 2 Your dealer can solve problems relating to 3 4 and 5 Refer to diagrams on page 20 to help locate indicated parts For the sake of troubleshooting and using this guide to assist you you should look at your heat level setting to see which light is flashing CAUTION UNPLUG THE STOVE FROM ALL POWER PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE THE UNIT STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE 2 LIGHT FLASHES Possible Causes Possible R
22. d may be of poor quality If possible try a different brand FAST RATE only of pellets You might also want to try a brand that is made from a different type of wood softwood vs hardwood Different woods have different characteristics when being burned 10 The trim setting on the low feed rate is too low Use the Reset Trim button to increase the low feed rate Applies to GLASS SOOTS UP AT AVERY setting If the 1 amp 3 lights are on the stove is currently FAST RATE only on the lowest setting If only the 1 light is on the stove is in the default medium setting If the 1 amp 4 lights are on the stove is in the high trim setting for the low feed rate If the stove is being burned on one of the two lower settings advance to the next trim setting and try burning the stove 24 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE HIGH LIMIT SWITCH KEEPS TRIPPING Possible Causes 1 The convection blower is overheating and tripping the internal temperature shutoff 2 The stove is being left on the highest setting for exten ded periods of time 3 Fuel other than wood pellets is being burned in the stove 4 Power surge or brown out situation Possible Remedies Clean any dust off the windings and fan blades If oiling the blower does not help the blower may be bad The highest level setting is designated for use over short periods of time Burning the stove on the highest setting for longer
23. e run to a proper ground refer this to a qualified techni cian Always route the electrical cord so that it will not come in contact with any hot part of the stove SECURE PEDESTAL TO FLOOR WITH 2 1 4 2 LONG LAG BOLTS DRILL 2 5 16 HOLES IN PEDESTAL BASE SPECIAL MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM NOTE Installation should be in accordance with the Manufactured Home and Safety Standard HUD CFR 3280 Part 24 For installation in a mobile home an outside source of combustion air must be used see COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY This unit must be grounded to the steel chassis of the home with 8 Ga copper wire using a serrated or star washer to penetrate paint or protective coat ing to ensure grounding This unit must be securely fastened to the floor of the mobile home through the two holes in the rear of the stove using 2 74 lag bolts that are long enough to go through both a hearth pad if used and the floor of the home See figure 21 Refer to VENTING for proper exhaust configurations CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED OPERATION The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the left hand side of this unit The control panel functions are as follows a ON OFF SWITCH PANEL CONTROLS See Figure 22 When pushed the stove will automatically ignite No other fires
24. e stove to cool before carrying out any main tenance or cleaning Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with a tight lid and placed on a no combustible surface well away from the home struc ture This stove is designed and approved for pelletized wood fuel only Any other type of fuel burned in this heater will void the warranty and safety listing When installed in a mobile home the stove must be bolted to the floor have outside air and NOT BE INSTALLED IN A BEDROOM Per H U D require ments Check with local building officials United States Stove Company grants no warranty implied or stated for the installation or maintenance of your stove and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage s 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 SPECIFICATIONS 5 INSTALLATION eo en nn nnn nnn cnn 5 Preparation 5 Clearances e 5 Combustion Air Supply _ 6 When Outside Air Is Not Used 6 Venting 7 7 7 7 mm nnn nnn nnn nnn nnnnnnnnnnnannenmenmenme nme 6 Freesta
25. emedies 1 Airflow switch hose or stove attachment pipes Unhook air hose from the air switch and blow through for hose are blocked it If air flows freely the hose and tubes are fine If air will not flow through the hose use a wire coat hanger to clear the blockage 2 The air inlet burnpot interior combustion air Follow all clearing procedures in the maintenance sec chambers combustion blower or exhaust tion of the owner s manual pipe are blocked with ash or foreign material 3 The firebox is not properly sealed Make sure the door is closed and that the gasket is in good shape If the ash door has a latch make sure the ash door is properly latched and the gasket is sealing good If the stove has just a small hole for the ashes to fall through under the burnpot make sure the slider plate is in place to seal off the firebox floor 4 Vent pipe is incorrectly installed Check to make sure vent pipe installation meets criteria in owner s manual 5 The airflow switch wire connections are bad Check the connectors that attach the gray wires to the air switch 6 The gray wires are pulled loose at the Molex Check to see if the gray wires are loose at the connector on the wiring harness Molex connector 7 Combustion blower failure With the stove on check to see if the combustion blower is running If it is not you will need to check for power going to the combustion blower It should be a full cur rent If there is power the
26. equired prior to installation Access to the rear of the stove is nec essary The circuit board control panel must be unpacked and installed in the side flashing on the insert or side panel on the freestanding See installation instructions provided with the circuit board NOTE Normally your dealer will perform these functions CLEARANCES This freestanding appliance has been tested and listed for installation in residential mobile home and alcove applications FLOOR PROTECTION Freestanding installations minimum 21 wide by 28 deep The stove must be placed on a continuous grouted joints noncombustible material such as ceramic tile cement board brick 3 8 millboard or equivalent or other approved or listed material suited for floor protection THE MATERIAL S USED MUST HAVE OR COMBINE TO HAVE A MINIMUM INSULATIVE RATING OF R1 NOTE ceramic tile or any tile requires a continuous sheet beneath to prevent the possibility of embers falling through to the combustible floor if cracks or separation should occur in the finished surface this would include floor protection for Built in raised hearths Check local codes for approved alternatives Clearances are measured from the sides back and face door open ing or stove body refer to fig 4 DO NOT USE MAKESHIFT MATERIALS OR COMPROMISES IN THE INSTALLATION OF THIS UNIT INSTALL VENT WITH CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER SIDEWALL CLEARANCES
27. horoughly clean it 5 The air inlet the interior chambers or exhaust Follow all cleaning procedures in the maintenance section of system has a partial blockage the owner s manual The hopper safety switch has failed or hopper When operating the unit be sure the hopper lid is closed so S open that the hopper safety switch will activate Check the wires leading from the hopper safety switch to the control panel and auger motor for secure connections Use a continuity tester to test the hopper safety switch replace if necessary 7 The auger is jammed Start emptying the hopper Then remove the auger motor by removing the auger pin Remove the auger shaft Gently lift the auger shaft straight up so that the end of the auger shaft comes up out of the bottom auger bushing Next remove the two nuts that hold the top auger biscuit in Then rotate the bottom end of the auger shaft up towards you until you can lift the shaft out of the stove After you have removed the shaft inspect it for bent flights burrs or broken welds Remove any foreign material that might have caused the jam Also check the auger tube for signs of damage such as burrs rough spots or grooves cut into the metal that could have caused a jam 8 The auger motor has failed Remove the auger motor from the auger shaft and try to run the unit If the motor will turn the shaft is jammed on some thing If the motor will not turn the motor is bad 9 The Proof of Fi
28. l collect in the exhaust venting system The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year or ton of pellets burned to determine if cleaning is necessary c Inspection and Removal The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected annually or per ton to determine if a creosote or fly ash build up has occurred If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Inspect the system at the stove connection and at the chimney top Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits quicker so it is important to check the chimney from the top as well as from the bottom The creosote should be removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use A qualified chimney sweep can perform this service It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected cleaned and if necessary repaired To clean the chimney detach the vent at the combustion blower transition where it is attached to the blower RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Use this as a guide under average use conditions pty Annually or per Ton Burn Pot Gas Wpada Cleaned Combustion Chamber Brushed __ Interior Chambers Vamumed Heat Exchange Tubes ___ Twopses Combustion Blower Blades Convection Blower Impeller Vent System Gaskets Hopper endofseason Gasket aroun
29. m Heaters Pellet Fuel Burn ing Type 1 ULC ORD 1482 90 Standard for Solid Fuel Room Heaters and Oregon Administrative Rules for Mobile Homes 814 23 900 through 814 23 909 and Installation as a Stove Heater This pellet stove when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 The authority having jurisdiction such as municipal building department fire department fire prevention bureau etc should be consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit This appliance is designed specifically for use only with pelletized wood It is designed for residential installation according to current national and local building codes as a freestanding room heater It is also approved as a mobile home heater which is designed for connection to an outside combustion air source The stove will not operate using natural draft or without a power source for the blower systems and fuel feed system and must not be burned with any type of coal see PROPER FUEL This stove is designed to provide the optimum proportions of fuel and air to the fire in order to burn free of smoke and soot Any blockage of the air supply to or from the stove will seriously degrade its performance and will be evidenced by a smok ing exhaust and a sooting window For best operation the ash content of the pellet fuel should be less than 1 and the calorific
30. nding Installations 7 Electrical Installation 10 Special Mobil Home Requirements 10 OPERATION 11 Panel 11 Proper Fuel nnn nme nnn nnn nnnm nnn nnn nn TT TL MM 12 Pre Start Up Check 12 Building a Fire 12 The HotRod Automatic Fire Starter 12 Damper 12 Opening Door 12 Room Air Fan 12 Re Starting a Warm Stove 13 If Stove Runs Out Of Pellets 13 Refueling eene nnn nn n an 13 US Stove Maintenance Tool 13 Shutdown Procedure en nn nnnm TM 13 Safety Features 13 Optional Thermostat mM 14 Thermostat Installation 14 Please Read This Operating Safety
31. ntenance or repairs on the stove NOTE Turning the stove off does not disconnect all power from the stove During the start up period 1 DO NOT open the viewing door 2 DO NOT open the damper more than 3 DO NOT add pellets to the burnpot by hand 4 DO NOT use the Fuel Feed button un less you are priming the auger after running out of pellets as a dangerous condition could result Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a malfunc tion Turn the stove off periodically inspect it and call your dealer Contact your local building officials to obtain a per mit and information on any installation restrictions or inspection requirements in your area Notify your insurance company of this stove as well This unit must be properly installed to prevent the possibility of a house fire The instructions must be strictly adhered to Do not use makeshift methods or compromise in the installation Your stove requires periodic maintenance and cleaning Failure to maintain your stove may lead to smoke spillage in your home This stove must be connected to a standard 120 V 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 stove The exhaust system should be checked at a mini mum at least twice a year for any build up of soot or creosote Never try to repair
32. or replace any part of the stove unless instructions are given in this manual All other work should be done by a trained technician 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 Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or near the stove The viewing door must be closed and latched during operation Do not operate the stove if the flame becomes dark and sooty or if the burnpot overfills with pellets Turn the stove off periodically inspect it and call your dealer Hot while in operation Keep children clothing and furniture away Contact may cause skin burns Edu cate all children of the danger of a high temperature stove Young children should be supervised when they are in the same room as the stove If the stove is installed in a room without air condi tioning or in an area where direct sunlight can shine on the unit it is possible this can cause the tempera ture of the stove to rise to operational levels one of the sensors could then make the stove start on its own It is recommended that the stove be unplugged when not in use for extended amounts of time i e during the summer months The exhaust system must be completely airtight and properly installed The pellet vent joints must be sealed with RTV 500 F 260 C silicone sealant and with UL 181 AP foil tape Allow th
33. osen them enough to allow the baffles to be removed Periodically you must vacuum ashes from this chamber In some cases you will need to remove creosote which can accumulate rapidly under certain S conditions A small wire brush can be used It is important to remove this cre osote because it is highly combustible INSPECT BEHIND THESE CLEAN ING PLATES AT LEAST ONCE PER TON OF PELLETS BURNED UNTIL YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH HOW ASHES AND CREOSOTE ACCUMULATE WITH YOUR OPERATING PRACTICES Use the small wire brush to also clean the inside of the chamber walls above the access doors MAINTENANCE BLOWERS DANGER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DISCON NECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING UNIT Cleaning Over a period of time ashes or dust may collect on the blades of both the combustion blower and convection blower Periodically the blowers should be vacuumed clean as these ashes can im pede performance Creosote can also accumulate in the combustion blower This needs to be brushed clean The convection blower is accessed by remov ing the stove s left side panel The combustion blow er can be accessed by removing the stove s right side panel The convection blower is on the left fac ing stove and the combustion blower is on the right NOTE When cleaning be careful not to dislodge balancing clip on convection blower or to bend fan blades Some stove owners lightly
34. rates the damper should be more open Through trial and error you will find the best setting Consult your dealer if you need help NOTE 1 damper should be either completely closed or out approximately 7s to 74 If damper is out too far it can cause the fire to go out OPENING DOOR If the door is opened while the stove is in operation it must be closed within 30 seconds or the stove will shut down If the stove shuts down push the Power button to continue the operation of your stove ROOM AIR FAN When starting your stove the Room Air Fan will not come on until the stove s heat exchanger warms up This usually takes about 10 minutes from startup OPERATION RE STARTING A WARM STOVE If the stove has been shut off and you want to re start it while it is still warm the on off button must be held down for 2 seconds IF STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS The fire goes out and the auger motor and blowers will run until the stove cools This will take 30 to 45 minutes After the stove components stop running the Power and the BAR GRAPH lights stay on for 10 minutes After the 10 minutes the 3 light on the bar graph will flash and the Power light will go off To restart refill hopper press Power button and then press Fuel Feed button until pellets begin to fall into burnpot REFUELING We recommend that you not let the hopper drop below full KEEP HOPPER LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN REFILLING DO N
35. re POF thermodisc has Temporarily bypass the POF thermodisc by disconnecting malfunctioned the two brown wires and connecting them with a short piece of wire Then plug the stove back in If the stove comes on and works you need to replace the POF thermodisc This is for testing only DO NOT LEAVE THE THERMODISC BY PASSED Your blowers will never shut off and if the fire went out the auger will continue to feed pellets until the hopper is empty if you leave the POF thermodisc bypassed The high limit thermodisc has tripped or is Wait for the stove to cool for about 30 45 minutes It should defective now function normally If not use the owner s manual to lo cate the high limit thermodisc To test if the thermodisc is bad you can bypass it as described previously for the POF ther modisc The fuse on the control board has blown Remove the control board On the back there is one fuse If it appears to be bad replace it with a 5 Amp 125 Volt fuse Plug the stove back in and try to run the unit The control board is not sending power to the There should be a 5 volt approximately current going to the POF thermodisc or other auger system POF thermodisc after the stove has been on for 10 minutes components TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 21 STOVE FEEDS PELLETS BUT WILL NOT IGNITE Possible Causes 1 Air damper open too far for ignition 2 Blockage in igniter tube or inlet for igniter tube 3 The burnpot is not pushed comple
36. remove most fines b Binders Some pellets are produced with materials to hold them together or bind them c High ash content Poor quality pellets will often create smoke and dirty glass They will create a need for more frequent maintenance You will have to empty the burnpot plus vacuum the entire system more often Poor quality pellets could damage the auger US Stove cannot accept responsibility for damage due to poor quality pellets Your dealer can recommend a good quality pellet dealer in your area PRE START UP CHECK Remove burnpot making sure it is clean and none of the air holes are plugged Clean the firebox and then reinstall burnpot Clean door glass if neces sary a dry cloth or paper towel is usually sufficient Never use abrasive cleaners on the glass or door Check fuel in the hopper and refill if necessary NOTE The Hopper can hold up to 45 Ibs of pellets BUILDING A FIRE Never use a grate or other means of supporting the fuel Use only the US Stove approved burnpot During the start up period 1 DO NOT open the viewing door 2 DO NOT open the damper more than 74 3 DO NOT add pellets to the burnpot by hand 4 DO NOT use the Fuel Feed button unless you are priming the auger after running out of pellets A dangerous condition could result NOTE During the first few fires your stove will emit an odor as the high temperature paint cures or becomes seasoned to the metal Maintaining smaller fire
37. res 1 amp 2 Mark the center of the hole where the pipe is to pierce the masonry chimney 2 It will be necessary to break out the masonry around the location of the pipe center mark Use a 4 inch diameter hole for 3 inch pipe and 5 inch diameter hole for 4 inch pipe 3 Measure and build chimney top plate Cut out holes for chimney pipe and if used the outside air pipe 4 Install the tee on the bottom of the vertical pipe system and lower it down the chimney until the center branch of the tee is level with the center of the hole in the masonry as shown in Figure 13 5 Install and seal the top plate from step 3 with non hardening mastic Slip the storm collar over the pipe and while holding the pipe at the proper elevation affix the collar with a mini mum of three 74 stainless steel sheet metal screws Seal all joints and seams around the collar 6 Connect the horizontal pipe by pushing it through the hole in the masonry and lining it up with the branch in the tee Push the pipe into the tee while twisting it to lock it into the tee 7 If desired once the horizontal pipe is in place the space between the pipe and masonry may be filled with high temperature grout 8 Install the trim collar An adjustable pipe length and adapter may be needed to finish the connection to the stove TOP PLATE SEALTO CHIMNEY TOP 6 WITH NON HARDENING L MASTIC FOLLOW METAL CHIMNEY INSTALLATION I
38. s rein Igniter Hole stalled see Figure 26 b Make sure the burnpot is level and pushed all the way in if the collar on the burnpot attached to the fresh air tube is not pushed back to meet the firebox wall the Hot Rod will not work properly VACUUM USE If a vacuum is used to clean your unit we suggest using a vacuum designed for ashes We recommend LoveLess Ash Vac 1 800 568 3949 Ext 27 Some regular vacuums and shop vacs leak ash into the room Your vacuum or shop vac may have a special filter or bag available to eliminate this leakage CLEANING a Heat Exchange Tubes Your stove is designed with a built in heat ex FIGURE 26 change tube cleaner This should be used every two or three days to re move accumulated ash on the tubes which reduces heat transfer on this unit Insert the handle end with hole of the cleaning tool onto the clean Baffle Plates ing rod refer to figure 25 The cleaner rod is located in the grill above the stove door Move the cleaner rod back and forth several times to clean JIS Z the heat exchanger tubes Be sure to leave tube cleaner at the rear of the SN 27 stove b Interior Chambers Four ash doors and two upper baffles in the firebox i of this unit can be removed for periodic cleaning Figure 27 These doors 7 Air Switch Tube allow access to the chamber surrounding the firebox Ash Doors NOTE When removing the upper baffles do not remove the screws just lo
39. s will minimize this Avoid placing items on stovetop during this period because paint could be affected THE HOTROD AUTOMATIC FIRESTARTER a Fill hopper and clean burnpot b Press Power button Make sure light is on c The damper should be completely closed or open no more than 74 during start up This will vary depending on your installation and elevation Once fire is established adjust for desired flame increasing the amount the damper is open as the heat setting is increased See DAMPER CONTROL d Adjust feed rate to desired setting by pressing Feed Rate Advance button If fire doesn t start in 15 minutes press Power wait a few minutes and start procedure again DAMPER CONTROL The damper control rod on the stove s lower left side adjusts the combustion air This control is necessary due to the varied burn characteristics of individual installations different pellet brands and pellet feed rates It allows you to improve the efficiency of your stove Providing correct combustion air will reduce the frequency of cleaning your glass door and prevent the rapid buildup of creosote inside your stove and chimney You should adjust the damper based on the fire s appearance A low reddish dirty fire can be improved by pulling the damper out slightly A blow torch fire can be improved by pushing the damper in a bit As a general rule on lower feed rate settings the damper should be in farther On higher feed
40. tarter is necessary The On Off High Low Manual igniter will stay on for at least 10 and up to 15 minutes depending on when Proof of Fire is reached The fire should start in about 5 minutes e green light located above the On Off button the On Off box will flash during the ignition start up period See figure 22 The Feed Rate Advance is inoperable during the ignition start period When the red light continuously stays on the Feed Rate Advance can be adjusted to achieve the desired Reset Trim heat output High Fan NOTE If the stove has been shut off and you want to re start it while it is still warm the on off button must be held down for 2 seconds b FUEL FEED SWITCH J H WY 2 g When the Fuel Feed button is pushed and held down the stove will feed pellets continuously into the burnpot While the stove s auger system is feeding pellets the amber light in the Fuel Feed box will be on See figure 22 CAUTION DO NOT USE THIS CONTROL DURING NORMAL OPERATION BECAUSE IT Heat Level COULD SMOTHER THE FIRE AND LEAD TO A DANGEROUS SITUATION Advance c HIGH FAN SWITCH C D The room air fan speed varies directly with the feed rate The HIGH FAN switch overrides this variable speed function It will set the room air blower speed to high at any feed rate setting When the HIGH FAN button is pushed the room air fan will switch to its highest setting When this bu
41. tely to the rear of the firebox 4 Bad igniter element The control board is not sending power to the igniter Possible Remedies Push the air damper in closer to the side of the stove for startup In some situations it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place After there is a flame the damper can then be adjusted for the desired feed setting Find the igniter housing on the backside of the firewall The air intake hole is a small hole located on the bottom side of the housing Make sure it is clear Also look from the front of the stove to make sure there is not any debris around the igniter element inside of the igniter housing Make sure that the air intake collar on the burnpot is touch ing the rear wall of the firebox Put power directly to the igniter element Watch the tip of the igniter from the front of the stove After about 2 minutes the tip should glow If it does not the element is bad Check the voltage going to the igniter during startup It should be a full current If the voltage is lower than full cur rent check the wiring If the wiring checks out good the board is bad SMOKE SMELL COMING BACK INTO THE HOME Possible Causes 1 There is a leak in the vent pipe system Possible Remedies Inspect all vent pipe connections Make sure they are sealed with RTV silicone that has a temperature rating of 500 F or higher Also seal joints with UL 181 AP foil t
42. terminating only in a venti lated crawl space in the wall behind the stove WHEN OUTSIDE AIR IS USED p 24 If outside air is not used it is important that combustion air is eas ily available to the air inlet A closeable outside air register can be used in tightly insulated homes In insert installations flashing vents should not be restricted The flashing should not necessarily seal the fireplace face VENTING RODENT GUARD This freestanding appliance is certified for use with listed TYPE L VENTILATED Vent 3 or 4 diameter in size The stove was tested with Simpson CRAWL SPACE Duravent brand Class A chimney is not required Refer to the instructions provided by the vent manufacturer especially when passing through a wall ceiling or roof FIGURE 7 This is a pressurized exhaust system All vent connector joints must be sealed with 500 F 260 C RTV silicone sealant to ensure consistent performance and avoid smoke spillage All horizontal connector joints must be sealed with UL 181 AP foil tape We rec ommend that all vertical vent connector joints be secured with a minimum of 3 screws It is strongly recommended that you have a minimum of 6 of ver tical pipe in your exhaust system For best performance of the stove limit the number of elbows and horizontal pipe as much as possible DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIM
43. that 1 2 hours could lead to potential overheating situations United States Stove Company pellet stoves are designed and tested to use wood pellets Check for signs of fuel oth er than wood pellets No other type of fuel have been ap proved for United States Stove Company pellet stoves If there are signs of other types of fuel being used stop using them immediately A power surge spike or voltage drop could cause the high limit switch to trip Check to see if a surge protector is being used on the stove If not recommend one to the consumer 5 High limit switch is malfunctioning If the other items checked out ok replace the high limit switch heat Level Setting Bee 1 amp 4 2 3 4 5 3 Total Cycle Time 14 5 seconds SMOKE SMELL OR SOOT BUILD UP Because it is a wood burning device your appliance may emit a faint wood burning odor If this increases beyond normal or is you notice an unusual soot buildup on walls or furniture check your exhaust system carefully for leaks All joints should be properly sealed Also clean your stove following instructions in MAINTENANCE If problem persists contact your dealer 25 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM CONNECTOR POWER SUPPLY 120 VOLTS AC em rc foc ve Tes om om amn wr nx MOLEX CONNECTOR DETAIL ORANGE YELLOW GROUND HOPPER HIGH TEMP SWITCH IGNITOR THERMODISC COMBUSTION CONVECTION POWER OUTL
44. tical pipe run is sug gested where possible to reduce the possibility of smoke spillage in the event of a loss of negative pressure 6 Attach cap and seal outside wall thimbles with non hardening waterproof mastic 7 Termination should not be located so that hot exhaust gases can ignite trees shrubs or grasses or be a hazard to children Exhaust gases can reach temperatures of 500 F and cause serious burns if touched WALL STRAP SEE VENT MANUFACTURER FOR NUMBER AND SPACING WALL THIMBLE PA 6 MINIMUM CLEARANCE L VENT TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE ADAPTER SURFACE CLEAN OUT TEE z A 90 DEGREE ELBOW MAY ALSO BE USED 6 MINIMUM CLEARANCE x TO APPLIANCE 1 Locate terminations a not less than 3 feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet b not less than 4 feet below or horizontally from or one foot above any door window or gravity air inlet into any building c not less than two feet from an adjacent building and not less than 7 feet above grade when located adjacent to a public walkway Mobile home in stallations must use a spark arrester C VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM Refer to Figure 10 NOTE Follow L Vent chimney manufacturer s instructions OPTION To achieve a center vertical installation a 45 el bow and a clean out tee can be used to offset the pipe from the exhaust outlet to the rear center of the stove OPTION Install L Vent elbow in place of clean
45. ttings i e 4 to 1 push the High Fan but ton and allow the room air fan to run at that setting for at least 5 minutes to prevent the stove from tripping the high temp thermodisc If the high temp thermodisc does trip see SAFETY FEATURES CAUTION THE 4 SETTING IS DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY IF USED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS IT CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE UNITS COM PONENTS AVOID USE AT THIS SETTING FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR AT A TIME OPERATION PROPER FUEL THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETIZED WOOD FUEL ONLY Factory approved pellets are those or 5 16 in diameter and not over 1 long Longer or thicker pellets sometimes bridge the auger flights which prevents proper pellet feed Burning wood in forms other than pellets is not permitted It will violate the building codes for which the stove has been approved and will void all warranties The design incorporates automatic feed of the pellet fuel into the fire at a carefully prescribed rate Any additional fuel introduced by hand will not increase heat output but may seriously impair the Stoves performance by generating considerable smoke Do not burn wet pellets The stove s performance depends heavily on the quality of your pellet fuel Avoid pellet brands that display these characteristics a Excess Fines Fines is a term describing crushed pellets or loose material that looks like sawdust or sand Pellets can be screened before being placed in hopper to
46. tton is pushed again the room air fan will return to its original setting based on the Feed Rate Advance setting d RESET TRIM Different size and quality pellet fuel may require adjustment of the 1 feed setting on the Feed Rate Advance bar graph This is usually a one time adjustment based on the fuel you are using The RESET TRIM button when adjusted will allow for 3 different feed rate settings for the 1 feed setting only To adjust simply push the RESET TRIM button while the stove is operating at setting 1 and watch the bar graph When the 1 and 3 lights are illuminated on the bar graph the low feed rate is at its lowest setting approx 0 9 pounds per hour When the 1 light is illuminated on the bar graph the low feed rate is at its normal setting When the 1 amp 4 lights are illuminated on the bar graph the low feed rate is at its highest setting NOTE When the stove is set on 1 the reset trim values will be shown on the Feed Rate Advance bar graph For example if the Reset Trim is set to its lowest setting every time the stove is set to low the 1 and 3 lights will be illuminated on the bar graph e HEAT LEVEL ADVANCE e This button when pushed will set the pellet feed rate hence the heat output of your stove The levels of heat output will incrementally change on the bar graph starting from level 1 to 4 NOTE When dropping more than 2 heat level se
47. value approximately 8200 BTU LB Avoid high ash content fuels because this will rapidly fill up the burn pot and eventually cut off the combustion air supply Commercial and industrial installations of these pellet stoves should not be used since operational control is often not well managed in these settings MAIL YOUR WARRANTY CARD TODAY To receive full warranty coverage you will need to show evidence of the date you purchased your stove We suggest that you attach your sales invoice to this page and fill in the form IMPORTANT INFORMATION Model _ 5040 Style Serial Number Purchase Date Purchased From on the left so that you will have all the informa tion you need in one place should the need for service or information occur lt CUT HERE lt CUT HERE WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD Name Telephone City State Zip Email Address Model of Unit Serial 4 Fuel Type UWood LiCoal Gas Other Place of Purchase Retailer City State Zip If internet purchase please list website address Date of Purchase Reason for Purchase LlAlternative Heat Heat Source Decoration LICost What was the determining factor for purchasing your new appliance I have read the owner s manual that accompanies this unit and fully understand the Installation OperationQ Maintenance of my new appliance Print Name Signature Date
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