Ashley 1660E Quick start guide

Owner’s Installation and Operation Manual
Model 1660E
Installation is to be preformed by a
qualied installer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOT FOR USE IN A MOBILE HOME
United States Stove Company
227 Industrial Park Rd.
South Pittsburg, TN 37380 852856C-0104H
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Certied to comply with the 2017 particulate
emission standards. Not approved for sale after
May 15, 2020
Report No: 0215WH080S.REV001
Conforms to UL 391 (R2014) and
Conforms to CAN/CSA-B366.1(R2015)
with the Thermostatically Controlled
Damper kit installed
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which
is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or other
reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov
Ce produit peut vous exposer à des produits chimiques, y compris le
monoxyde de carbone, qui est connu dans l'État de Californie pour causer
le cancer, des malformations congénitales et / ou d'autres problèmes de
reproduction. Pour plus d'informations, visitez www.P65warnings.ca.gov

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CAUTION:
• Power source not controlled by furnace main disconnect.
• Respect all local and national codes when installing this unit.
• This unit is not to be connected to a chimney ue serving
another appliance.
• This unit is designed to burn solid hardwood only.
Combustible: Wood
Flue Pipe Diameter: 6” (153cm)
Flue Pipe Type: (Standard Single Wall or Double Wall): Black or Blued Steel 2100°F (650°C) Class “A”
Minimum Chimney Height: 12’
Maximum Log Length: 28”
Electrical: 120V, 60Hz, 3.4A per blower
Dimensions
Combustion Chamber:
Width x Depth: 17.4” X 28.3”
Volume:
Cubic Feet: 6.27 cubic feet
Door Opening: Width x Height: 12.625” X 12.5”
Weight (lbs): 509lbs
Specications
CONGRATULATIONS!
You’ve purchased a heater from North America’s oldest manufacturer of wood burning products.
By heating with wood you’re helping to CONSERVE ENERGY!
Wood is our only Renewable Energy Resource. Please do your part to preserve our wood supply. Plant at least
one tree each year. Future generations will thank you.
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Ashley, 1660E wood
heater. This heater meets the 2016 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2016. Under specic EPA
test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at a rate of 33,438
to 77,456 BTU/hr. This heater achieved a particulate emissions rate of 0.305
lbs/mmBTU when tested to method CSA B415.1-10 (*and an overall efciency
of 61.9%.) The maximum overall heat output of this heater was tested to be
104,720 BTU/hr.
This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
The operation of this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with the owner’s manual will void your warranty and
is also against federal regulations.
This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efciencies and lower emissions generally result when
burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods.
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to
operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
0215WH080E
37.79”
26.54”
48”
48.81”
48”
1220 mm
26.54”
675 mm
37.79”
26.54”
48”
48.81”
37.79”
960 mm
48.81”
1240 mm

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Safety
• Do not operate with fuel loading or ash removal doors open.
• Do not connect this unit to a chimney ue serving another appliance.
• Danger: Risk of re or explosion. Do not burn garbage, gasoline, naphtha, motor oil, or other inappropriate
materials. Do not use chemicals or uids to start the re.
• Warning: Risk of re. Do not operate with ue draft exceeding .060” water column/14.93 Pascals. Do not
operate with fuel loading and ash removal doors open. Do not store fuel or other combustible materials
within marked installation clearances. Inspect and clean ues and chimney regularly.
• Caution: Hot surfaces. Keep children away. Do not touch during operation.
• The heat exchanger, ue pipe, and chimney must be cleaned regularly to remove accumulated creosote
and ash. Ensure that the heat exchanger, ue pipe, and chimney are cleaned at the end of the heating
season to minimize corrosion during the summer months. The appliance, ue pipe, and chimney must be
kept in good condition. These instructions also apply to a draft inducer if used. To prevent ame or smoke
spillage, the slide bafe must be pulled out and the fuel loading door left cracked for 10 seconds prior
to opening door fully. Load fuel carefully or damage may result. For Canadian installations - not to be
connected to a ductwork that is still connected to another furnace.
• Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns.
• Do not use chemicals or uids to ignite the re.
• Do not leave the furnace unattended when the door is slightly opened.
• Do not burn garbage, ammable uid such as gasoline, naphtha or motor oil.
• Always close the door after the ignition.
• Consult your municipal building department or re ofcials about permits, restrictions and installations
requirements in your area.
• INSPECT FLUE PIPES, FLUE PIPE JOINTS, AND FLUE PIPE SEALS REGULARLY TO ENSURE THAT SMOKE AND FLUE
GASES ARE NOT DRAWN INTO, AND CIRCULATED BY, THE AIR-CIRCULATION SYSTEM.
• CAUTION: CLEAN OUT OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER, FLUE PIPE CHIMNEY, AND DRAFT INDUCER, IF USED, IS
ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT AT THE END OF THE HEATING SEASON TO MINIMIZE CORROSION DURING THE SUMMER
MONTHS, CAUSED BY ACCUMULATED ASH.
• CAUTION: Do not operate furnace with power disconnected from the unit.
Unpacking And Preassemble
UNPACKING
1. Remove all packaging from the furnace.
2. Remove the supplied tools and parts from the furnace.
BRICK ALIGNMENT
Inspect for any damage. Ensure that the bricks are positioned correctly
and not broken (see illustration for proper brick arrangement).
TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
The following is a list of tools and materials needed to install your furnace.
• 7/16” socket wrench.
• 5/16” socket (Best if using a power drill and a socket bit).
• Pair of pliers or channel-locks.
• Power drill with an 1/8” drill bit to install sheet metal screws into connector pipe..
• Sheet metal screws.
• Non-combustible oor protector as specied in this manual.
• All chimney and chimney connector components required for your particular venting installation..
• Electrical wiring tools and supplies.
• Ductwork for supply and return air.
Proper Fire Brick Alignment

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Furnace Installation
Dimension Inches mm
ABackwall to Appliance 17 432
BSidewall to Appliance 12 305
CBackwall to Flue 23 585
DSidewall to Flue 22.5 572
ESupply Duct (rst 6 feet) 6 153
FSupply Duct (after rst 6 feet) 1 26
G Minimum Duct height 6 153
H Ceiling Height to Floor 84 2134
J Top of Door to Ceiling 48 1220
* Closest Point of Zero Clearance 2’ 610
Ceiling
E
F
J
H
G
Back wall
Side wall Side wall
B
D
A
C
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
The installation of this furnace includes supplying electrical power, return (fresh air) ductwork, and supply air
ductwork. This furnace may be installed as a stand alone wood furnace.
See kit installation section in this manual to ensure proper assembly, installation and operation of your new
furnace.
If installing in an area with a fan it should not be allowed to create negative pressure in the room where the
furnace is installed.
LOCATING YOUR FURNACE (INSURE THAT THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE CLEARANCES ARE MAINTAINED)
Your furnace must be installed as shown in this manual and in compliance with all local and national codes.
It is of the utmost importance that the clearances to combustible materials be strictly adhered to during
installation of the furnace. Refer to the table and diagrams below for minimum required clearances.

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Standard unit (no additional kits)
Dimension Inch mm
K Maintenance Clearance (Front) 24 610
LMaintenance Clearance (Left) 10 254
MMaintenance Clearance (Right) 10 254
NMaintenance Clearance (Rear) 29 737
Unit with Blower Kit
Dimension Inch mm
K Maintenance Clearance (Front) 24 610
LMaintenance Clearance (Left) 24 610
MMaintenance Clearance (Right) 24 610
NMaintenance Clearance (Rear) 36 915
RQ
P
O
ML
N
K
MAINTENANCE CLEARANCE
Dimension Inch mm
O Front 16 407
P Rear 2 51
Q Left 8 204
R Right 8 204
FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIREMENTS
Canadian installations require 18” (457mm)
MAINTENANCE CLEARANCES
Your furnace has recommended minimum maintenance
clearance requirements. These clearances insure that
there is adequate room to preform maintenance and
service your furnace. DO NOT store fuel within the specied
clearances. The clearances will change depending on
what kits are installed with your furnace. See the tables
and diagram below to determine the clearances for your
furnace.
FLOOR PROTECTOR
The furnace must be placed on solid concrete, solid
masonry, or when installed on a combustible oor, on a
oor protector. The oor protector is required to provide
heat, live ember, and ash protection and must be of a non-
combustible, continuous solid surface to protect against
inltration of live embers and ash. If a oor pad is used, it
should be listed to UL 1618 (type 1 ember protection) or
equal. For UL Listed oor protectors, refer to manufacturers
instructions for installation directions. The oor protector or
non combustible oor must extend under the furnace and
beyond each side as shown below.

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Duct Work Installation
DUCTWORK INSTALLATION
We strongly recommend that the hot air ductwork be installed by a home heating specialist. If doing the
installation yourself, before you decide which installation will best suit your needs, consult a qualied heating
technician and follow his recommendations as to the safest and most efcient method of installation.
This furnace can be installed in two ways, as a stand alone unit, or in series with an existing furnace.
SUPPLY AIR (HOT AIR) PLENUM
The warm-air supply duct shall be constructed of metal in accordance with NFPA 90B, 2-1.1. The plenums installed
to the furnace shall be constructed of metal in accordance with NFPA 90B, 2-1.3.
When installing this furnace the hot air plenum is to have a minimum height of 24” (610mm) if the top of the rst
vertical section is not ush with the top of the rst horizontal section of ductwork. If the top of the plenum is ush
with the top of the rst horizontal section of ductwork then the minium height is 15” (381mm).
RETURN AIR (FRESH AIR)
The return (fresh) air intake on the furnace is on the rear of the unit. The ductwork must be mechanically
attached to the unit or blower kit box with sheet metal screws to ensure a proper operation.
STAND ALONE INSTALLATION
If installing this furnace as a stand alone unit, ensure all local codes and all instructions in this manual are followed,
including clearance to combustibles, oor protector specications and safety warnings.
Installation
CENTRAL INSTALLATION
ADD-ON INSTALLATION
26.54”
Supply Air (Hot Air) Duct Work Outlet Size
Supply Air Plenum
Minimum Height Of 24”
Supply Air Plenum With
Minimum Height Of 15”

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Accessory Installation
THERMODISC
THERMODISC
COVER
4”ELECTRICAL
JUNCTION BOX
BLOWERS
BLOWERS GASKET CLIP NUTS
(Not used in the upper center hole)
ASSEMBLY OF FURNACE
Your furnace requires the following items to be
assembled or installed by the service person:
Blowers and Blower Controls
Electrical Connections
1. Remove all parts from inside the furnace and
inspect for damage, including the rebrick as
some breakage could occur during shipment.
2. Install the thermodisc on rear of furnace
cabinet with the two screws provided. Mount
the conduit assembly from the junction box to
the thermostat bracket. Crimp the two female
terminals to each of the wire leads. Plug the
wires to the thermodisc. NOTE: It does not matter
which of the two wires plugs to which terminal
on the thermodisc.
3. Remove blowers from cartons. Remove junction
box cover. Attach clip nuts as in gure shown.
Install blower(s) and gasket(s with 1/4”-20 x 3/4”
bolts as shown.
4. Wire right side blower rst (See wiring diagram)
and replace cover on junction box on blower.
5. Wire left blower same as above and replace
cover.
6. Check operation of shaker grates with grate
handle before operating furnace.
SMOKE CURTAIN
Using two 1/4-20 x 1-1/4”
Carriage bolts, two smoke curtain
clips, and two nuts, attach the
smoke curtain in place above
the fuel feed door as shown. After
installation, the smoke curtain
should swing freely back into the
furnace.
DOOR LATCH INSTALLATION
With two 1/4-20 x 3/4 hex bolts each, attach the door latch to the door latch mounting
brackets on the left side of the door frames as illustrated. The slots in the brackets and
latches are for door seal adjustment. Make the proper adjustments, then tighten the
nuts. The door’s gasket should be snug against the door frame on the furnace.
U.S. Installations ONLY

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Electrical Installation
105°C
NOTE: Wire leads from the distribution blower are usually BOTH
BLACK. Makes no difference which leads from the motor(s)
connects to the corresponding leads coming out of the conduit.
All electrical connections should be done by a qualied electrician
It is recommended to connect the furnace to its own 15 amp 120 Volt circuit from the house power supply.

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STEP 1
Unscrew and remove the two knobs.
STEP 2
Remove the current damper weldment. NOTE: Keep
the (4) four 1/4-20 x 1/2 self-tapping screws, they will be
needed for the following steps.
STEP 3
Remove the (6) six 1/4-20 lock nuts, springs, and washers
and set aside. Remove the two damper plates. NOTE:
Keep the (6) six 1/4-20 nuts, springs, and washers, they
will be needed for the following steps.
STEP 4
Slide the two new damper plates into place as shown.
Use the previously removed (6) six 1/4-20 lock nuts,
springs, and washers to attach the new air slides to your
unit. IMPORTANT: The (6) six 1/4-20 lock nuts, springs,
and washers must be installed in the same order as they
were removed (rst the washer then the spring and last
the 1/4-20 lock nut as shown). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
The air slides must be allowed to move freely.
STEP 5
Use the previously removed (4) four 1/4-20 x 1/2 self-
tapping screws to attach the new damper weldment
to the unit as shown.
STEP 6
Attach the linkage rod to the damper weldment using
(2) two 1/4-20 lock nuts as shown.
Attach the servo arm to the linkage rod using (2) two
1/4-20 lock nuts as shown.
Thermostatically Controlled Damper Installation
*CANADIAN RESIDENTS MUST USE THIS KIT FOR INSTALLATION.

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STEP 7
Attach the actuator to the servo bracket using (2) two
#10 X .500 screws. Make sure the servo bracket is ush
with the of the top of the actuator before securing.
STEP 8
Measure 14” from the oor to the bottom of the servo
bracket to locate the placement of the actuator.
NOTE: When locating the position of the actuator, insert
the servo arm into the actuator as shown.
Use (3) three #10 x .500 screws to attach the actuator
to the unit.
STEP 8
Use a self drilling screw to attach the handle hook on
the lower right hand side of the front of the unit.
14”
Servo Arm
Actuator
Handle Hook
ATTENTION: Use the “Thermostatically Controlled
Damper Wiring Diagram” to complete the installation.