Ashley AW100E User manual

United States Stove Company
227 Industrial Park Road
P.O. Box 151
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
SAFETY NOTICE:
If this heater is not properly installed, a
house re may result. For your safety, follow
the installation instructions. Never use make
shift compromises during the installation
of this heater. Contact local building or
re ofcials about permits, restrictions and
installation requirements in your area.
CAUTION!
Please read this entire manual before you
install or use your new room heater. Failure
to follow instructions may result in property
damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Improper Installation Could Void
Your Warranty!
CONFORMS TO UL-1482-11 (R2015) and ULC-S627-00
WASHINGTON STATE APPROVED
Not approved for use in mobile homes, DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU TO OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE FROM THE HEATER, AND ENABLE YOU TO ORDER
REPAIR PARTS CORRECTLY. KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
852470C-3602F
Owner’s Operation and Instruction Manual
MODELS: AW100E, AW100EB
French version is available for download from the U. S. Stove website: http://www.usstove.com
Version française est disponible pour téléchargement à partir du site Web de la Poêle US: http://www.usstove.com
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Certied to comply with 2015 particulate emissions
standards.
Report#: 0215WS054S
Hearth Products
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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.
The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove comply with UL-1482-11 (R2015), and
ULC-S627-00 standards.
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Ashley, AW100E, AW100EB wood heater. This
heater meets the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters
sold after May 15, 2015. Under specic test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates
ranging from 11,817 to 31,713 Btu/hr.
Note: The BTU ratings mentioned above are based on the EPA test protocol burning dimensional
Douglas Fir lumber. Our advertised BTU’s are based on the rst hour of operation at high burn rate burning
cordwood.
CAUTIONS:
• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE.
• DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR MOTOR
OIL.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
• ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THE IGNITION.
Combustible : Wood
Colors : Metallic Black
Flue Pipe Diameter : 6” (152.5mm)
Flue Pipe Type: (Standard Single Wall or
Double Wall):
Black or Blued Steel 2100°F (650°C)
Minimum Chimney Height : 12’ (3.7m)
Maximum Log Length : 21” (533.5mm)
Dimensions
Overall : Depth x Width x Height : 21.5” x 32” x 33.5” (547mm x 813mm x 864mm)
Combustion Chamber : Width x Depth : 11-3/8”x 24-3/4” (289mm x 629mm)
Volume : Cubic Feet: 1.86 ft³ (.0527m³)
Door Opening : Width x Height: 10” x 11-3/8” (854mm x 289mm)
Note: Register your product on line at www.usstove.com. See “Limited Warranty” section for specic
warranty information for your new purchase. Save your receipt with your records for any claims.

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TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
Brick Configuration
TOOLS
• Pencil
• Measuring Tape or 6 foot rule
• Tin Snips
• Drill and 1/8” dia. bit
• Gloves
• Screwdriver (Blade type)
• 5/16” Nut Driver or
5/16” Socket w/Ratchet
MATERIALS
• Chimney Connection- 6” Diameter Black Steel pipe (24 gauge
minimum) and elbow(s) either adjustable1or corrugated as
necessary
• 1/2” Sheet Metal Screws
• 6” Inside Diameter Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed
Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance Chimney, Type
“HT”, or 6” existing Masonry Chimney with ue liner.
• Floor Protector Material: 3’ x 4’-6” (as specied on page 4.)
• Furnace Cement (Manufacturer recommends: Rutland Code 78
or Equivalent)
1 Avoid adjustable elbows, they leak!

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BLOWER ASSEMBLY-OPTIONAL
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the Panel (A) using tin snips or knock out using a hammer and chisel careful not to distort
the mounting surface.
2. Attach the Blower Mounting Box (B) to the rear of the unit using four(4) of the supplied #10 screws.
3. Then mount the Blower Assembly with the four(4) remaining screws.
OPERATION
1. Rotating the rheostat control knob clockwise will turn ON the blower.
2. When turned on, the blower comes on HIGH, then as the knob is rotated clockwise, the blower
speed reduces.
3. Rotate the knob counter-clockwise to turn OFF.
Caution! Route the Power Supply Cord away from the heat source and out of high trafc
areas.
CABINET DOOR KNOB ASSEMBLY
The cabinet door knob is mounted on the inside of the cabinet door to facilitate shipping and
must be removed and re-installed for proper usage.
To get the cabinet door open, place your hand under the cabinet frame (right hand side of the
cabinet door) and push door out.
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOOR KNOB ASSEMBLY:
1. Remove the machine screw and the door knob.
2. Place the knob on the outside of the cabinet door, re-install the machine screw and tighten being
careful not to strip out the threads in the plastic handle.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATCH OPERATION
Follow these instructions to operate you unit safely when operating the
feed door.
1. Turn handle clockwise to the 12 o’clock position (A), pull the door open
until you engage the second step (B).
2. Hold the door in that position for approximately 10 seconds.
3. Then to open door, turn the handle counter clockwise to the 9 o’clock
position (C) and then continue to pull the door open. (D)
4. To close and latch the door, reverse steps 1 thru 4.
HOW TO OPEN THE TOP LID
CAUTION! DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE TOP WHEN THE HEATER IS HOT!
To open, grasp the top at the front or on each corner and lift all the way up until the support rod
stops the motion. Then gently lower the top allowing the support rod to settles in the cup, holding
the top open.
To Close, lift the top until the support rod is out of the cup. Pull the rod forward and lower the lid
closed.
THERMODISC KIT FOR B36 BLOWER - OPTIONAL
Wish your blower would turn ON and OFF as the heater gets warm and cold? It can with this optional
kit from U.S. Stove. It connects in line with your power supply cord and mounts to the back of the
heater. When the snap disc reaches 120 degrees, the blower automatically turns ON and turns itself
OFF if it reaches 90 degrees. See your Dealer for details or call U.S. Stove directly.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
MACHINE SCREW
CABINET DOOR KNOB
A
B
C
D
NOTE: During opening and closing of the feed and ash doors of this
heater, it may seem that the t of the door is "too tight". As the heater
is red, the gasketing "settles" or "seats" itself in the door. The tight t at
the factory and before the heater's initial ring is to insure a good seal
after the gasketing "settles".

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INSTALLATION
SAFETY NOTICE
• IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
• CONSULT YOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT PERMITS, RESTRICTIONS
AND INSTALLATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
• USE SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE ROOM WHERE YOUR STOVE IS INSTALLED.
• KEEP FURNITURE AND DRAPES WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE.
• NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR
SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL
AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE.
• IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE, PUSH THE AIR CONTROL FULL CLOSED TO DEPRIVE THE FIRE OF
OXYGEN. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
• A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED.
POSITIONING THE STOVE
It is very important to position the wood stove as close as possible to the chimney, and in an area that
will favour the most efcient heat distribution possible throughout the house. The stove must therefore
be installed in the room where the most time is spent, and in the most spacious room possible. Wood
stoves produce radiating heat, that is the heat we feel when we are close to a wood stove. A wood stove
also functions by convection. Convection is the displacement of hot air accelerated upwards and its
replacement with cooler air. If necessary, the hot air distribution from the stove may be facilitated by the
installation of a blower.
The wood stove must not be hooked up to a hot air distribution system since an excessive accumulation of
heat may occur.
A wood stove must never be installed in a hallway or near a staircase, since it may block the way in case
of re or fail to respect required clearances.

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CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
It is of utmost importance that the clearances to combustible materials be strictly adhered to during
installation of the stove. Refer to the tables below.
• Floor to ceiling height must be at least 7’ (2.13m) in all cases.
• Do not place any combustible material within 4’ (1.2m) of the front of the unit.
• The clearance between the ue pipe and a wall are valid only for vertical walls and for vertical ue
pipe.
• The chimney connector must not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed
space, a oor, or a ceiling.
• For Canadian installations, where passage through a wall, or partition of combustible construction is
desired, the installation must conform to CAN/CSA-B365.
• A ue pipe crossing a combustible wall must have a minimum clearance of 18” (457.2mm).
• To reduce ue clearances from combustible materials, contact your local safety department.
• The provision that clearances may only be reduced by means approved by regulatory authority
4 3/4
(121mm)
54
(1.37M)
*16
(407mm)
18
(458mm)
51
(1296mm)
84
(2134mm) 23.25”
(989mm)
12
(305mm)
18
(458mm)
*14
(356mm)
12
(305mm)
36
(914mm)
INCHES (METRIC)
NOTE: DASHED LINES SHOW
STRAIGHTUP AND DOWN THROUGH
THE WALL INSTALLATION.
*CANADIAN INSTALLATIONS REQUIRE
A MINIMUM OF 18” (450mm) ON THE
FUEL LOADING SIDE AND 8”(203mm)
ON ALL OTHER SIDES.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 211
AND CAN/CSA-B365-M91
18”
(458mm)
12”
(304.8mm)
18”
(458mm)

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FLOOR PROTECTOR
When the heater is used on a combustible oor, use an Underwriters Listed oor protector that conforms
to UL Standards (UL 1618) and CAN/ULC for Canada, that provides at minimum type 1 ember protection.
The oor protector should be under the stove, 16” (18” for Canadian Instillations)beyond the front and 8”
beyond each side of the fuel loading and ash removal opening. If there is a horizontal section of chimney
connector, the oor protector should go under it and 2 inches beyond each side
The oor protector should exceed the stove as follows:
8”
(204mm)
U.S. 52”
(1321mm)
CAN. 60”
(1524mm)
2”(21mm) 2”(21mm)
12
(305mm)
41.5”
(1055mm)
INCHES (METRIC)
NOTE: DASHED LINES SHOW
STRAIGHTUP AND DOWN THROUGH
THE WALL INSTALLATION.
*CANADIAN INSTALLATIONS REQUIRE
A MINIMUM OF 18” (450mm) ON THE
FUEL LOADING SIDE AND 8”(203mm)
ON ALL OTHER SIDES.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 211
AND CAN/CSA-B365-M91
Protecteur
de plancher

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CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (STOVE PIPE)
Your chimney connector and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove outlet (6”). If this is not
the case, we recommend you contact your dealer in order to insure there will be no problem with the draft.
The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum thickness of 0.021” or 0.53
mm. It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized steel.
Your smoke pipe should be assembled in such a way that the male section (crimped end) of the pipe
faces down. Attach each of the sections to one another with three equidistant metal screws.
The pipe must be short and straight. All sections installed horizontally must slope at least 1/4 inch per foot,
with the upper end of the section toward the chimney. Any installation with a horizontal run of chimney
pipe must conform to NFPA 211. You may contact NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and request
the latest edition of the NFPA Standard 211.
To insure a good draft, the total length of the coupling pipe should never exceed 8’ to 10’ (2.4m to 3.04
m). (Except for cases of vertical installation, cathedral-roof style where the smoke exhaust system can be
much longer and connected without problem to the chimney at the ceiling of the room).
There should never be more than two 90 degrees elbows in the smoke exhaust system.
Installation of a “barometric draft stabilizer” (replace register) on a smoke exhaust system is prohibited.
Furthermore, installation of a draft damper is not recommended. Indeed, with a controlled combustion
wood stove, the draft is regulated upon intake of the combustion air in the stove and not at the exhaust.
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT
‘Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in
your chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other
factors. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance. Inadequate draft may cause
backpufng into the room and ‘plugging’ of the chimney. Inadequate draft will cause the appliance to
leak smoke into the room through appliance and chimney connector joints. An uncontrollable burn or
excessive temperature indicates excessive draft.

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CHIMNEY
Take into account the chimney’s location to insure it is not too close to neighbours or in a valley which
may cause unhealthy or nuisance conditions. Your wood stove may be hooked up with a 6” factory built
or masonry chimney. If you are using a factory built chimney, it must comply with UL 103 or CSA-B365
standard; therefore it must be a Type HT (2100°F). It is extremely important that it be installed according to
the manufacturer’s specications.
If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specications of
the National Building Code. It must be lined with re clay bricks, metal or clay tiles sealed together with re
cement. (Round ues are the most efcient).
The interior diameter of the chimney ue must be identical to the stove smoke exhaust. A ue which is too
small may cause draft problems, while a large ue favours rapid cooling of the gas, and hence the build-
up of creosote and the risk of chimney res. Note that it is the chimney and not the stove which creates the
draft effect; your stove’s performance is directly dependent on an adequate draft from your chimney.
The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney:
1. Do not connect this unit to a chimney ue serving another appliance.
2. It must rise above the roof at least 3’ (0.9m) from the uppermost point of contact.
3. The chimney must exceed any part of the building or other obstruction within a 10’ (3.04m) distance by
a height of 2’ (0.6m).
4. Installation of an interior chimney is always preferable to an exterior chimney. Indeed, the interior
chimney will, by denition, be hotter than an exterior chimney, being heated up by the ambient air
in the house. Therefore the gas which circulates will cool more slowly, thus reducing the build-up of
creosote and the risk of chimney res.
5. The draft caused by the tendency for hot air to rise will be increased with an interior chimney.
6. Using a re screen at the extremity of the chimney requires regular inspection in order to insure that it is
not obstructed thus blocking the draft, and it should be cleaned when used regularly.

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FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY
When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed.
You must also purchase (from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling support package or wall pass-
through and “T” section package, restops (where needed), insulation shield, roof ashing, chimney cap,
etc. Maintain proper clearance to the structure as recommended by the manufacturer. The chimney must
be the required height above the roof or other obstructions for safety and proper draft operation.

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MASONRY CHIMNEY
Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) by having it inspected by a professional. Make sure there are no cracks, loose mortar or other signs
of deterioration and blockage. Have the chimney cleaned before the stove is installed and operated.
When connecting the stove through a combustible wall to a masonry chimney, special methods are
needed.

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COMBUSTIBLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PASS-THROUGHS
Method A. 12” (304.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible
Wall Member: Using a minimum thickness 3.5” (89 mm)
brick and a 5/8” (15.9 mm) minimum wall thickness clay
liner, construct a wall pass-through. The clay liner must
conform to ASTM C315 (Standard Specication for Clay
Fire Linings) or its equivalent. Keep a minimum of 12”
(304.8 mm) of brick masonry between the clay liner and
wall combustibles. The clay liner shall run from the brick
masonry outer surface to the inner surface of the chimney
ue liner but not past the inner surface. Firmly grout or
cement the clay liner in place to the chimney ue liner.
Method B. 9” (228.6 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall
Member: Using a 6” (152.4 mm) inside diameter, listed,
factory-built Solid-Pak chimney section with insulation of
1” (25.4 mm) or more, build a wall pass-through with a
minimum 9” (228.6 mm) air space between the outer wall
of the chimney length and wall combustibles. Use sheet
metal supports fastened securely to wall surfaces on all
sides, to maintain the 9” (228.6 mm) air space. When
fastening supports to chimney length, do not penetrate
the chimney liner (the inside wall of the Solid-Pak chimney).
The inner end of the Solid-Pak chimney section shall be
ush with the inside of the masonry chimney ue, and
sealed with a non-water soluble refractory cement. Use
this cement to also seal to the brick masonry penetration.
Method C. 6” (152.4 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall
Member: Starting with a minimum 24 gage (.024” [.61 mm])
6” (152.4 mm) metal chimney connector, and a minimum
24 gage ventilated wall thimble which has two air channels
of 1” (25.4 mm) each, construct a wall pass-through.
There shall be a minimum 6” (152.4) mm separation area
containing berglass insulation, from the outer surface of
the wall thimble to wall combustibles. Support the wall
thimble, and cover its opening with a 24-gage minimum
sheet metal support. Maintain the 6” (152.4 mm) space.
There should also be a support sized to t and hold the
metal chimney connector. See that the supports are
fastened securely to wall surfaces on all sides. Make sure
fasteners used to secure the metal chimney connector do
not penetrate chimney ue liner.
Method D. 2” (50.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible
Wall Member: Start with a solid-pak listed factory built
chimney section at least 12” (304 mm) long, with insulation
of 1” (25.4 mm) or more, and an inside diameter of 8” (2
inches [51 mm] larger than the 6” [152.4 mm] chimney
connector). Use this as a pass-through for a minimum
24-gauge single wall steel chimney connector. Keep solid-
pak section concentric with and spaced 1” (25.4 mm) off
the chimney connector by way of sheet metal support
plates at both ends of chimney section. Cover opening with and support chimney section on both sides
with 24 gage minimum sheet metal supports. See that the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces on
all sides. Make sure fasteners used to secure chimney ue line.
NOTES:
1. Connectors to a masonry chimney, excepting method B, shall extend in one continuous section
through the wall pass-through system and the chimney wall, to but not past the inner ue liner face.
2. A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space,
or a oor, or ceiling.

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WOODSTOVE UTILIZATION
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.
DO NOT BURN:
1. Garbage;
2. Lawn clippings or yard waste;
3. Materials containing rubber, including tires;
4. Materials containing plastic;
5. Waste petroleum products, paints or paint
thinners, or asphalt products;
6. Materials containing asbestos;
7. Construction or demolition debris;
8. Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood;
9. Manure or animal remains;
10. Salt water driftwood or other previously salt
water saturated materials;
11. Unseasoned wood; or
12. Paper products, cardboard, plywood, or
particleboard. The prohibition against burning
these materials does not prohibit the use of re
starters made from paper, cardboard, saw dust,
wax and similar substances for the purpose of
starting a re in an affected wood heater.
Burning these materials may result in release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause
smoke.
Dead wood lying on the forest oor should be considered wet, and requires full seasoning time. Standing
dead wood can usually be considered to be about 2/3 seasoned. Splitting and stacking wood before it is
stored accelerates drying time. Storing wood on an elevated surface from the ground and under a cover
or covered area from rain or snow also accelerates drying time. A good indicator if wood is ready to burn is
to check the piece ends. If there are cracks radiating in all directions from the center then the wood should
be dry enough to burn. If your wood sizzles in the re, even though the surface is dry, it may not be fully
cured, and should be seasoned longer
Waste and other ammable materials should not be burned in your stove. Any type of wood may be
used in your stove, but specic varieties have better energy yields than others. Please consult the following
table in order to make the best possible choice.
TYPE WEIGHT
(LBS. CU. FT.,
DRY)
PER CORD EFFICIENCY
RANKING
SPLITS MILLIONS
BTU’s/CORD
Hickory 63 4500 1.0 Well 31.5
White Oak 48 4100 .9 Fair 28.6
Red Oak 46 3900 .8 Fair 27.4
Beech 45 3800 .7 Hard 26.8
Sugar Maple 44 3700 .6 Fair 26.2
Black Oak 43 3700 .6 Fair 25.6
Ash 42 3600 .5 Well 25.0
Yellow Birch 40 3400 .4 Hard 23.8
Red Maple 38 3200 .3 Fair 22.6
Paper Birch 37 3100 .3 Easy 22.1
Elm/Sycamore 34 2900 .2 Very Difcult 20.1
Red Spruce 29 1800 .1 Easy 16.1
It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you use DRY WOOD only in your wood stove. The wood should have dried
for 9 to 15 months, such that the humidity content (in weight) is reduced below 20% of the weight of the log.
It is very important to keep in mind that even if the wood has been cut for one, two or even more years, it is
not necessarily dry, if it has been stored in poor conditions. Under extreme conditions it may rot instead of
drying. This point cannot be over stressed; the vast majority of the problems related to the operation of a
wood stove is caused by the fact that the wood used was too damp or had dried in poor conditions. These
problems can be:

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- ignition problems
- creosote build-up causing chimney res
- low energy yield
- blackened windows
- incomplete log combustion
Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding 6” in diameter should be split. The wood should
not be stored directly on the ground. Air should circulate through the cord. A 24” to 48” air space should be
left between each row of logs, which should be placed in the sunniest location possible. The upper layer of
wood should be protected from the elements but not the sides.
OPERATIONAL TIPS
• Operational Tips for Good, Efcient, and Clean Combustion
• Get the appliance hot and establish a good coal bed
before adjusting to a low burn rate (this may take 30
minutes or more depending on your wood)
• Use smaller pieces of wood during start-up and a high burn
rate to increase the stove temperature
• Be considerate of the environment and only burn dry wood
• Burn small, intense res instead of large, slow burning res
when possible
• Learn your appliance’s operating characteristics to obtain
optimum performance
Burning unseasoned wet wood only hurts your stoves efciency
and leads to accelerated creosote buildup in your chimney.
The clean outs are secured to the rebox with (2) 5/16” screws.
Remove the clean outs and vacuum out any accumulated ash.
This should be done at least once per month or more frequently
if large amounts of ash are noticed while cleaning or if the stove
does not seem to be burning properly. The ring and ash doors
must be closed and sealed during operation.
TESTING YOUR WOOD
When the stove is thoroughly warmed, place one piece of split wood (about ve inches in diameter)
parallel to the door on the bed of red embers.
Keep the air control full open by pulling on it and close the door. If ignition of the piece is accomplished
within 90 seconds from the time if was placed in the stove, your wood is correctly dried. If ignition takes
longer, your wood is damp.
If your wood hisses and water or vapor escapes at the ends of the piece, your wood is soaked or freshly
cut. Do not use this wood in your stove. Large amounts of creosote could be deposited in your chimney,
creating potential conditions for a chimney re.
TAMPER WARNINGS
This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against
federal regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with
operating instructions in this manual.
THE FIRST FIRES
The fresh paint on your stove needs to be cured to preserve its quality. Once the fuel charge is properly
ignited, only burn small res in your stove for the rst four hours of operation. Never open the air control more
than necessary to achieve a medium burn rate.
Make sure that there’s enough air circulation while curing the stove. The odors could be smelled during the
3 or 4 rst res. Never start your stove outside. You will not be able to see if you are over heating.
CAUTION: Never alter the damper slide or the adjustment range to increase ring for any reason. Doing
so could result in heater damage and will void your warranty.
Air
Cleanouts

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IGNITION
The top down method of re building is recommended for this appliance. Place the largest pieces of
wood on the bottom, laid in parallel and close together. Smaller pieces are placed in a second layer,
crossways to the rst. A third layer of still smaller pieces is laid crossways to the second, this time with some
spaces between. Then a fourth layer of loose, small kindling and twisted newspaper sheets tops off the pile.
Before igniting the paper and kindling wood, it is recommended that you warm up the chimney. This is
done in order to avoid back draft problems often due to negative pressure in the house. If such is the case,
open a window slightly near the stove and twist together a few sheets of newspaper into a torch. Light up
this paper torch and hold it as close as possible to the mouth of the pipe inside the combustion chamber
to warm up the chimney. Once the up-draft movement is initiated, you are ready to ignite the stove by
lighting the paper and kindling wood inside the combustion chamber.
POSSIBLE FLUE OR CHIMNEY DEFECTS
From the foregoing basic principles for the regulation of chimney ues, it will be seen that unsatisfactory
stove operation may be the result of any of the following possible chimney ue defects:
1. Insufcient height.
2. Surrounding nearby objects throwing air currents down the chimney.
3. Flues enlarged or contracted at some point.
4. Rubbish or soot obstruction in the ue.
5. Air leakage in cracks where mortar has fallen out.
6. Floor support or a pipe passing through or entering the ue.
7. Too abrupt offsets.
8. Other connecting ues
9. Chimney being used for ventilating basement
10. Chimneys too large for stove being used.
11. Flues being long and narrow
12. More than one smoke-pipe connected to the ue.
13. Chimney connector protruding too far into the chimney.
FUEL
Seasoned cordwood will give the most heat. Your heater will burn most any type of cordwood. Seasoned
hardwood produces more heat, and will hold a re longer, leaving a hotter coal bed than seasoned
softwood. Coal should never be used in a heater designed for burning wood. Never use driftwood that
has been in salt water. The salt content will cause corrosion that will destroy the stainless steel in the Class A
chimney, the ue connector and the rebox. Hard wood cut to 20” maximum length, and split 3” to 6” cross
section is recommended for best operating efciency. CAUTION: Burn untreated cordwood only. Wood
containing preservative, metal foils, coal, plastic, garbage, sulphur or oil is environmentally hazardous and
will damage the appliance.
LOADING OF FUEL
Do not overll the rebox above the rebrick. Wood should be 3 to 4” below top of rebrick. A burned-out
heat chamber may result. Do not use articial or wax logs. Build re on the oor of the stove. Do not use
additional grates or andirons to support the re as these may create excessive heat. For the most heat,
combustion air must be able to circulate around and through the re. Do not block the air entrances inside
the rebox with ashes. When loading each additional fuel charge, clear the ashes away from the lower
primary air orices behind the bottom of the door opening.
PREPARATION AND STORAGE OF FUEL
Solid fuel should be cut and split prior to the heating season and stored in a well, aired dry place. Do not
store fuel within the room heater clearances or within the space required for fuelling or ash removal. Fuel
should be kept at least 5ft clear (1.5m) from the heater. The space around the heater should be kept free of
litter and wood residue.
TYPES OF COMBUSTION AIR FOR WOOD HEATING
Unlike older airtight box stoves, low emission woodstoves have more than one location and control for
supplying combustion air into the rebox. These additional air inlets allow for complete combustion of wood
gases and particulates. Thus it is important to understand how these different air supplies work. PRIMARY
AIR starts the re. Opening or closing this air supply then regulates how fast the stove will burn. Primary air
is supplied by the following: a dial with settings for burn rates and a thermostat. Use the Primary Air Control
(PAC) dial (on right) to control the burn. Adjust the settings to obtain the desired heat output. Always start a

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HI
Twist Lever
To Adjust
LOW
HI
Twist Lever
To Adjust
LOW
re with the PAC set on high and leave it on high until the secondary ames continue to burn after the PAC
has been adjusted to a lower setting. Reset the PAC to high when reloading. The thermostat also controls
the amount of primary air entering the unit. Set it on “Open” when starting a re and leave it on “Open”
until the stove has been burning long enough to keep the secondary ames burning when it is closed. Set
the thermostat on “Open” for 10 to 20 minutes when reloading.
It is very important to keep the secondary ames burning to maximize heat output and minimize air
pollution, so some experimentation will be necessary because each installation is different. Wood moisture
content will also affect the amount of time that a unit will need to burn on high after each reload.
SECONDARY AIR allows the woodstove to burn clean. This preheated air enters the upper rebox just below
the bafe plate. This superheated air mixed with the wood gases and ames ignites, reaching temperatures
in this unit range. Without Secondary Air these volatile gases would exit the stove unburned as creosote,
smoke, particulates, and high levels of Carbon Monoxide, greatly decreasing efciency. Heat comes
from burning the wood gases, not the wood, which itself turns into black charcoal after the gases are all
released. Secondary air increases a stoves efciency by approximately 40% greatly reducing the amount of
wood required for a heating season (easily up to 1/3 less wood).
Secondary air timer (SAT) located on the left side of this appliance. Never attempt to burn your stove with
the timer knob set in the off position. This closes Off the secondary air and your stove will burn dirty and
produce creosote. The SAT should be left in the open position and locked with the timer stop lever set on
“Hi” and your stove will burn optimally. It is not necessary to use the timer except if you Wish to extend the
length of the coal bed time, after the wood has nished burning The Secondary Air Timer (SAT) is used to
control the duration of secondary air entering the stove. When burning the stove be sure the timer is set to
open (Timer Knob past One Hour and Timer Lever to “HI”. The SAT is only used if you wish to extend the coal
bed time on Medium Low or Low setting. To do so:
1. GENTLY rotate Timer Knob clockwise to 2.5 to 3 hours for Medium Low and 3 to 3.5 hours for Low as
designated on the timer plate.
2. Turn the timer lever down to ”LO” to allow the timer to close. Observe that the timer closes after there
are no more ames present
3. THE TIMER MUST BE OPENED AND THE LEVER SET TO “HI” BEFORE ADDING MORE FUEL.
4. The above settings are based upon a 15 foot chimney. The actual settings may vary slightly due to your
chimney height and the outside temperatures. Taller chimneys and colder outside temperatures cause
a stove to burn faster. This means the SA timer does not have to be opened as long. The same is true of
wood moisture – drier fuel will burn faster than wetter fuel.

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HEATING
Controlled combustion is the most efcient technique for wood heating because it enables you to select
the type of combustion you want for each given situation. The wood will burn slowly if the wood stove air
intake control is adjusted to reduce the oxygen supply in the combustion chamber to a minimum. On the
other hand, wood will burn quickly if the air control is adjusted to admit a larger quantity of oxygen in the
combustion chamber. Real operating conditions may give very different results than those obtained during
testing according to the species of wood used, its moisture content, the size and density of the pieces, the
length of the chimney, altitude and outside temperature.
EFFICIENCY
Efciencies can be based on either the lower heating value (LHV) or the higher heating value (HHV) of
the fuel. The lower heating value is when water leaves the combustion process as a vapor, in the case of
woodstoves the moisture in the wood being burned leaves the stove as a vapor. The higher heating value
is when water leaves the combustion process completely condensed. In the case of woodstoves this would
assume the exhaust gases are room temperature when leaving the system, and therefore calculations using
this heating value consider the heat going up the chimney as lost energy. Therefore, efciency calculated
using the lower heating value of wood will be higher than efciency calculated using the higher heating
value. In the United States all woodstove efciencies should be calculated using the higher heating value.
The best way to achieve optimum efciencies is to learn the burn characteristic of you appliance and
burn well-seasoned wood. Higher burn rates are not always the best heating burn rates; after a good re is
established a lower burn rate may be a better option for efcient heating. A lower burn rate slows the ow
of usable heat out of the home through the chimney, and it also consumes less wood.
LIGHTING AND OPERATION
1. IMPORTANT! – NEVER OPERATE THIS WOODSTOVE WITHOUT THE SECONDARY AIR TIMER IN THE LOCKED
OPEN POSITION WHEN LIGHTING A FIRE OR RELOADING!
2. Set the PAC dial and the thermostat on HIGH to provide maximum draft.
3. Note that the Secondary Air Inlet is in the” LOCKED OPEN POSITION” on the left side of the stove.
4. Open loading door and lay re, using ample kindling to ensure rapid ignition.
5. Prime chimney if necessary holding lighted newspaper up towards ue bafe. A CANDLE WORKS BEST
AND WILL NOT SMOKE UP THE ROOM IF THE COLD AIR BLOWS THE NEWSPAPER OUT.
6. Light re and close loading door.
7. Wait 3 - 5 minutes then add seasoned rewood. (See section concerning Fuel).
8. Set the PAC dial to maintain desired temperature in room. Medium setting is normally satisfactory. Set
high or lower for desired temperature.
9. Once re is established set the Burn Rate dial to the desired rate. This will maintain a steady
temperature after the thermostat closes.
CAUTION: Do not operate this heater with the loading door open. Continuous operation with a door open
will over heat the unit. This heater is designed for Thermostatic and Burn Rate Dial operation.
THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT DIAL
The adjustment plate in the thermostat may be set to change the burn rate. Open to increase and close
to decrease burn rate. Leave adjustment for a few days after changing to see if burn rate is better for your
situation.
REFUELLING
CAUTION: Read the section on back-pufng before refuelling heater. The loading door should be closed
at all times except when refuelling. If the door is allowed to remain open, the thermostat will not function, as
it should. Before opening the loading door, make sure the thermostat is open. Allow the re to burn rather
briskly for a few minutes. Then open the loading door slowly. By allowing the re to increase for a short
period, a high draft condition has eliminated smoke in the rebox and the temperature has been raised
which prevents a back or down draft. After refueling, run the dial on High and thermostat on open for 10
to 30 minutes to insure the secondaries ignite and stay lit when the air controls are adjusted to the desired
settings. Keeping the secondaries lit is important for two reasons:
1. More heat is obtained from the wood
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VISIBLE SMOKE
The amount of visible smoke being produced can be an effective method of determining how efciently
the combustion process is taking place at the given settings. Visible smoke consist of unburned fuel and
moisture leaving your stove. Learn to adjust the air settings of your specic unit to produce the smallest
amount of visible smoke. Wood that has not been seasoned properly and has a high wood moisture
content will produce excess visible smoke and burn poorly.
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled
moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney ue of a slow-
burning re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining. When ignited this creosote makes
an extremely hot re. The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every
two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has
accumulated (3mm or more), it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney re. We strongly
recommend that you install a magnetic thermometer on your smoke exhaust pipe, approximately 18”
above the stove. This thermometer will indicate the temperature of your gas exhaust fumes within the
smoke exhaust system. The ideal temperature for these gases is somewhere between 275°F and 500°F.
Below these temperatures, the build-up of creosote is promoted. Above 500 degrees, heat is wasted since
a too large quantity is lost into the atmosphere.
TO PREVENT CREOSOTE BUILD UP
• Always burn dry wood. This allows clean burns and higher chimney temperatures, therefore less
creosote deposit.
• Leave the air control full open for about 5 min. every time you reload the stove to bring it back to
proper operating temperatures. The secondary combustion can only take place if the rebox is hot
enough.
• Always check for creosote deposit once every two months and have your chimney cleaned at least
once a year.
If a chimney or creosote re occurs, close all dampers immediately. Wait for the re to go out and the
heater to cool, then inspect the chimney for damage. If no damage results, perform a chimney cleaning to
ensure there is no more creosote deposits remaining in the chimney.
ASH DISPOSAL
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your rebox or ash pan, and when the re has burned down
and cooled, remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1 inch deep on the rebox bottom to
help maintain a hot charcoal bed.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-tting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a noncombustible oor or on the ground, away from all combustible materials, pending nal
disposal. The ashes should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
WARNINGS
• NEVER OVER FIRE YOUR STOVE. IF ANY PART OF THE STOVE STARTS TO GLOW RED, OVER FIRING IS
HAPPENING. READJUST THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL AT A LOWER SETTING.
• THE INSTALLATION OF A LOG CRADLE or GRATES IS NOT RECOMMENDED IN YOUR WOOD STOVE. BUILD
FIRE DIRECTLY ON FIREBRICK.
• NEVER PUT WOOD ABOVE THE FIREBRICK LINING OF THE FIREBOX.
• ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT RATES THAT EXCEED HEATER DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS CAN RESULT
IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEATER.
ATTENTION:
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal
regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.

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SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas
when exposed to elevated concentrations for extended periods of time. While the modern combustion
systems in heaters drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted out the chimney, exposure to the gases in
closed or conned areas can be dangerous. Make sure your stove gaskets and chimney joints are in good
working order and sealing properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended that you use both
smoke and CO monitors in areas having the potential to generate CO.
MAINTENANCE
Your wood stove is a high efciency stove and therefore requires little maintenance. It is important to
perform a visual inspection of the stove every time it is emptied, in order to insure that no parts have been
damaged, in which case repairs must be performed immediately. Inspect and clean the chimney and
connector pipe periodically for creosote build-up or obstructions.
GASKETING
This unit’s door uses a 1po diameter rope gasket. It is recommended that you change the door gasket
(which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good control over the combustion,
maximum efciency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the damaged one. Carefully
clean the available gasket groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for this purpose, and install
the new gasket. You may light up your stove again approximately 24 hours after having completed this
operation.
PAINT
Only clean your stove with a dry soft cloth that will not harm the paint nish. If the paint becomes
scratched or damaged, it is possible to give your wood stove a brand new look, by repainting it with a
1200° F heat resistant paint. For this purpose, simply scrub the surface to be repainted with ne sand paper,
clean it properly, and apply thin coats (2) of paint successively.
CAUTIONS:
• ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.
• THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.
• NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH TRAP OPEN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING THE STOVE. DAMAGE
TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE OR
EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.

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