U.S. Stove 1100 User manual

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SAFETY NOTICE:
If this heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result.
For your safety, follow the installation instructions. Never
use make-shift compromises during the installation of this
heater. Contact local building or fire officials about permits,
restrictions and installation requirements in your area.
CAUTION!
Please read this entire manual before you install or use
your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may
result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Improper Installation Could Void
Your Warranty!
U.S. Stove
227 Industrial Park Rd.
South Pittsburg, TN 37380, USA
Phone: [phone]
www.usstove.com
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852094C-1910E
MODEL: 1100
Approved for installation in the USA and Canada
Conforms to UL Std.1482, Certified to ULC Std. S627
Approved for mobile home installation in USA and Canada
Meets EPA particulate matter (smoke) control requirements for noncatalytic wood heaters built on or after July 1, 1990.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Certified to comply with 2015 particulate emissions standards.

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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.
This manual describes the installation and operation of the U. S. Stove, 1100 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 specific test conditions
this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 8,742 to 30,821 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 first 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” (15.3cm)
Flue Pipe Type: (Standard Single Wall or Double Wall): Black or Blued Steel 2100°F (650°C)
Minimum Chimney Height : 12’ (3.7m)
Maximum Log Length : 18
Electrical 120VAC, 0.55A, 60Hz
Dimensions
Overall : (Blower)
Depth x Width x Height :
25.7 x 22.4 x 31.7
Combustion Chamber :
Width x Depth :
18.25 x 12.4
Volume :
Cubic Feet:
1.5
Door Opening : Width x Height: 16 x 8.5
Pyroceramic Glass Door : (Viewing) Width x Height: 15.4 x 8
Weight (lbs): 180lbs

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UNPACK AND INSPECT
Remove the packing from the appliance and inspect for any damage. Your appliance is packed with the door handle spring not
installed. Remove the door handle spring from the packaging and attach it to the door handle as shown.
Ensure that the bricks are positioned correctly and not broken (see illustration for proper brick arrangement). Make sure that the
baffle board, above the air tubes, is in place and undamaged. (DO NOT REMOVE)
TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
1. A 5/16” socket (Best if using a power drill and a socket bit)
2. A pair of pliers or channel-locks
3. A power drill with an 1/8” drill bit to install sheet metal screws into connector pipe.
4. Sheet metal screws
5. A non-combustible floor protector as specified in this manual.
6. All chimney and chimney connector components required for your particular venting installation.
Brick Configuration
41
34
Handle Spring Attachment

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Step 1.
THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING
THE INSTALLATION.
With pliers, cut the 4 tabs and remove panel on the back of the stove. Note: Discard the panel.
Step 2.
Fix the assembly to the back of the stove with the four screws provided.
THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WITH A STOVE THAT IS MARKED TO INDICATE SUCH USE.
DO NOT ROUTE THE SUPPLY CORD NEAR OR ACROSS HOT SURFACES!
ASSEMBLY
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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 OFFICIALSABOUT 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.
• ONLY OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE DOOR CLOSED. OPERATING WITH THE DOOR OPEN COULD CAUSE
OVERFIRING.
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 favor the most efficient
heat distribution possible throughout the house. The stove must, therefore, be installed in the room where the most time is spent and
in the most spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce radiating heat, the heat we feel when we are close to a wood
stove. A wood stove also functions by convection, that is through the displacement of hot air accelerated upwards and its replacement
with cooler air. If necessary, the hot air distribution from the stove may be facilitated by the installation of a blower. Route power
cord away from unit. Do not route power cord under or in front of appliance.
The wood stove must not be hooked up to a hot air distribution system since an excessive accumulation of heat may occur.
FLOOR PROTECTOR
This heater must have a non-
combustible floor protector (ember
protection) installed beneath
it if the floor is of combustible
material. If a floor pad is used,
it should be UL listed or equal.
The floor pad or non-combustible
surface should be large enough to
extend under the stove and beyond
each side as indicated.
Min. R-Value : 1.03
Dimension Inch mm
J Stove Width 22.4 569
K Stove Depth 25.7 653
L  Front 18 203
M Back 2 51
N Left 6 153
P Right 6 153
Q Total Width 34.4 874
R Total Length 42.7 1085
Canadian installations require 18” (457mm)
Canadian installations require 8” (203mm)

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FREE STANDING STOVE CLEARANCES
A wood stove must never be installed in a hallway or near a staircase, since it may block the way in case of fire or fail to respect
required clearances. 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 :
• Do not place any combustible material within 4’ (1.2m) of the front of the unit.
• The clearance between the flue pipe and a wall are valid only for vertical walls and for vertical flue pipe.
• The chimney connector must not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space, a floor, 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 flue pipe crossing a combustible wall must have a minimum clearance of 18” (457.2mm).
• To reduce flue clearances from combustible materials, contact your local safety department.
Side wall Side wall
BackwallBackwall Ceiling
CORNER INSTALLATION
Dimension Inch mm
A Backwall to Stove 11 280
B Sidewall to Stove 19 483
C Wall to corner (Angled Installation) 13 331
D Ceiling Height 84 2134
E Backwall to Flue 13 330
F Sidewall to Flue 27 686
G Wall to Flue (Angled Installation) 21 533

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COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE REQUIRES A SOURCE OF COMBUSTION AIR. IF YOUR HOME
IS OF TIGHT CONSTRUCTION OR HAS NEGATIVE PRESSURE PROBLEMS, YOU
WILL NEED AN OUTSIDE SOURCE OF AIR. BELOW IS A LIST OF POSSIBLE
INDICATORS THAT A SOURCE OF OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR MAY BE REQUIRED.
1. Mobile home installations - Required
2. Your stove does not draw steadily, smoke rollout occurs, wood burns poorly, or back-drafts occur whether or not there is
combustion present.
3. Existing fuel-fired equipment in the house, such as fireplaces or other heating appliances, smell, do not operate properly, suffer
smoke roll-out when opened, or back-drafts occur whether or not there is combustion present.
4. Opening a window slightly on a calm (windless) day alleviates any of the above symptoms.
5. The house is equipped with a well-sealed vapor barrier and tight fitting windows and/or has any powered devices that exhaust
house air.
“Dryer Venting Kit” Installation
6. There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter.
7. A ventilation system is installed in the house.
If an outside air intake is required, you may purchase a standard 4” Dryer Vent kit
from your local hardware supply store and install it on the rear of the appliance.
When using a Dryer venting kit, the outlet cover must be of a design that DOES
NOT close by means of a flap or trap door. You must purchase a style that allows a
continuous in-flow of air and that has a rodent screen. This adapter can be purchased
from your dealer.
DRYER VENTING KIT INSTALLATION
Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions for attaching the dryer vent kit
to the home. Then, attach it to the adapter on the combustion air inlet on the back of
the pedestal.
SPECIAL MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS
WARNING! - Do not install in a sleeping room
CAUTION! - e structural integrity of the mobile home oor, wall, and ceiling/roof must be maintained.
In addition to the previously detailed installation requirements, mobile home installations must meet
the following requirements:
• e heater must be permanently attached to the oor.
1. ere are two holes in the pedestal base, use 3/8” bolts through the oor.
2. To attach the leg model use two 3/8-16 UNC bolts through the oor.
• e heater must be electrically grounded to the steel chassis of the mobile home with 8 GA copper
wire using a serrated or star washer to penetrate paint or protective coating to ensure grounding.
• When moving your mobile home, all exterior venting must be removed while the mobile home is
being relocated. Aer relocation, all venting must be reinstalled and securely fastened.
• Outside Air is mandatory for mobile home installation. See your dealer for purchasing.
• Check with your local building ocials as other codes may apply.

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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. Seal with furnace cement.
The pipe must be short and straight. All sections installed horizontally must slope at least 1/4 inch per foot, with the upper end of
the section toward the chimney. Any installation with a horizontal run of 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” (fireplace 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.
To
Appliance
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT
‘Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney depends on
the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures
in the appliance. Inadequate draft may cause backpuffing 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
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 specifications. Take into account the chimney’s location to insure it is not too close to neighbors or
in a valley which may cause unhealthy or nuisance conditions.
If you are using a masonry chimney, it is important that it be built in compliance with the specifications of the National Building
Code. It must be lined with fire clay bricks, metal or clay tiles sealed together with fire cement. (Round flues are the most efficient).
The interior diameter of the chimney flue must be identical to the stove smoke exhaust. A flue which is too small may cause draft
problems, while a large flue favours rapid cooling of the gas, and hence the build-up of creosote and the risk of chimney fires. 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 FLUE 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 definition,
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 fires.
5. The draft caused by the tendency for hot air to rise will be increased with an interior chimney.
6. Using a fire 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.
7. Exterior chimney should be double or triple wall.

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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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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, firestops (where
needed), insulation shield, roof flashing, 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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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 Specification 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 flue liner but not past the inner surface. Firmly grout or cement
the clay liner in place to the chimney flue 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 flush with the inside of the masonry
chimney flue, 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
fiberglass 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 fit 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 flue 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.
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 flue liner face.
2. A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space, or a floor, or ceiling.

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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 Difficult 20.1
Red Spruce 29 1800 .1 Easy 16.1
WOOD UTILIZATION
This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies 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:
Burning these materials may result in release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke.
Dead wood lying on the forest floor 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 fire, even though the surface is dry, it may not be fully cured, and
should be seasoned longer
Waste and other flammable materials should not be burned in your stove. Any type of wood may be used in your stove, but
specific varieties have better energy yields than others. Please consult the following table in order to make the best possible choice.
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 has dried in poor conditions. These
problems can be:
- ignition problems - creosote build-up causing chimney fires
- low energy yield - blackened windows
- incomplete log combustion
Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding 6” in diameter should be split. The wood should not be stored directly
on the ground. Air should circulate through the cord. A 24” to 48” air space should be left between each row of logs, which should
be placed in the sunniest location possible. The upper layer of wood should be protected from the elements but not the sides.
1. Garbage;
2. Lawn clippings or yard waste;
3. Materials containing rubber, including tires;
4. Materials containing plastic;
5. Waste petroleum products, paints or paint thinners, or
asphalt products;
6. Materials containing asbestos;
7. Construction or demolition debris;
8. Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood;
9. Manure or animal remains;
10. Salt water 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 fire starters made from paper, cardboard,
saw dust, wax and similar substances for the purpose of
starting a fire in an affected wood 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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HEATING
Controlled combustion is the most efficient technique for wood heating because it enables you to select the type of combustion
you want for each given situation. The wood will burn slowly if the wood stove air intake control is adjusted to reduce the oxygen
supply in the combustion chamber to a minimum. On the other hand, wood will burn quickly if the air control is adjusted to admit
a larger quantity of oxygen in the combustion chamber. Refer to the primary air settings table for damper operation setting. Real
operating conditions may give very different results than those obtained during testing according to the species of wood used, its
moisture content, the size and density of the pieces, the length of the chimney, altitude and outside temperature.
CAUTION: NEVER ALTER THE DAMPER SLIDE OR THE ADJUSTMENT RANGE
TO INCREASE FIRING FOR ANY REASON. DOING SO COULD RESULT IN HEATER
DAMAGE AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
1100
Primary Air Settings
(Slide Damper is located in center of stove under hearth plate)
(Damper Adjustment: Pulling out on damper increases air)
Electric Blower Speed Setting (Variable)
(Blower is on High when turned “ON”,
Rotate clockwise until stop for “LOW”.)
Burn Rate Adjust Damper from fully closed Burn Time Blower Speed
Low 3/4” @ 30 minutes Low
Medium - Low 7/8” @ 30 minutes Low
Medium - High 1-1/4” @ 30 minutes Low
High 2-1/4” All minutes High
TESTING YOUR WOOD
When the stove is thoroughly warmed, place one piece of split wood (about five 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 it 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 fire.
TAMPER WARNING
This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal regulations to alter
this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
THE FIRST FIRES
The fresh paint on your stove needs to be cured to preserve its quality. Once the fuel charge is properly ignited, only burn small
fires in your stove for the first 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 first fires. Never
start your stove outside. You will not be able to see if you are over heating.
IGNITION
After making sure that the stove air intake controls are fully open (completely pull-out towards you), the top down method of fire
building is recommended for this appliance. After making sure that the stove air intake controls are fully open (completely pull-
out towards you), Place the largest pieces of wood on the bottom, laid in parallel and close together. Smaller pieces are placed in a
second layer, crossways to the first. 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. No chemical product should
be used to light the fire.
Before igniting the paper and kindling wood, it is recommended that you warm up the chimney. This is done in order to avoid
back draft problems often due to negative pressure in the house. If such is the case, open a window slightly near the stove and twist
together a few sheets of newspaper into a torch. Light up this paper torch and hold it as close as possible to the mouth of the pipe
inside the combustion chamber to warm up the chimney. Once the updraft movement is initiated, you are ready to ignite the stove
by lighting the paper and kindling wood inside the combustion chamber.
When you have achieved a good bed of hot embers, we recommend the following burn procedures:

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WARNINGS
• NEVER OVERFIRE YOUR STOVE. IF ANY PART OF THE STOVE STARTS TO GLOW RED, OVER FIRING IS
HAPPENING. READJUST THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL AT A LOWER SETTING.
• 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.
CAUTIONS:
• ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.
EFFICIENCY
Efficiencies 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, efficiency calculated using the lower
heating value of wood will be higher than efficiency calculated using the higher heating value. In the United States all woodstove
efficiencies should be calculated using the higher heating value.
The best way to achieve optimum efficiencies 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 fire is established a lower burn rate may be a better option for
efficient heating. A lower burn rate slows the flow of usable heat out of the home through the chimney, and it also consumes less wood.
VISIBLE SMOKE
The amount of visible smoke being produced can be an effective method of determining how efficiently 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 specific 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.
RELOADING
Once you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit. In order to do so, open the air controls to maximum
a few seconds prior to opening the stove’s door. Then proceed by opening the door very slowly; open it one or two inches for 5
to 10 seconds, before opening it completely to increase the draft and thus eliminate the smoke which is stagnant in a state of slow
combustion in the stove. Then bring the red embers to the front of the stove and reload the unit.
For optimal operation of your wood stove, we recommend you to operate it with a wood load approximately equivalent to the
height of fire bricks. Do not stack wood higher than the firebrick.
It is important to note that wood combustion consumes ambient oxygen in the room .In the case of negative pressure, it is a good
idea to allow fresh air in the room, either by opening a window slightly or by installing a fresh air intake system on an outside wall.
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal - When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine
with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire.
As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. 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 fire.
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 firebox is hot enough.
• Always check for creosote deposit once every two months and have your chimney cleaned at least once a year.

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If a chimney or creosote fire occurs, close all dampers immediately. Wait for the fire 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.
OPERATIONAL TIPS
Operational Tips for Good, Efficient, 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 fires instead of large, slow burning fires when possible
• Learn your appliance’s operating characteristics to obtain optimum performance
• Burning unseasoned wet wood only hurts your stoves efficiency and leads to accelerated creosote buildup in your chimney.
ASH DISPOSAL
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your firebox or ash pan, and when the fire has burned down and cooled, remove excess ashes. Leave
an ash bed approximately 1 inch deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or
on the ground, away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. The ashes should be retained in the closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled.
It is strongly recommended that ashes in the metal container are taken outside immediately, and are not stored within your home.
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 confined areas can be dangerous. Make sure you 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 efficiency stove and therefore requires little maintenance. It is important to perform a visual inspection of the stove
every time it is emptied, in order to insure that no parts have been damaged, in which case repairs must be performed immediately. Inspect and
clean the chimney and connector pipe periodically for creosote buildup or obstructions.
GLASS
• Inspect and clean the glass regularly in order to detect any cracks. If you spot one, turn the stove off immediately. Do not abuse the glass door
by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken.
• If the glass on your stove breaks, replace only with the glass supplied from your heater dealer. Never substitute other materials for the glass.
• To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the glass mouldings inside the door. Remove the mouldings and replace the damaged piece
with a new one. Perform the procedure backwards after replacing. When replacing the glass, you should change the glass gasket to make sure
you keep it sealed.
• Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch. Use a specialized product, available in the stores where wood stoves are sold. The
glass should be washed only when cold.
GASKETING
It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door air tight) once a year, in order to insure good control over the
combustion, maximum efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the available gasket
groove, apply a high temperature silicone sold for this purpose, and install the new gasket. You may light up your stove again approximately 24
hours after having completed this operation. This unit’s door uses a 3/4” diameter rope gasket.
WARNING:
• NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE OR EVEN HOUSE
FIRE MAY RESULT.
PAINT
Only clean your stove with a dry soft cloth that will not harm the paint finish. 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 fine sand paper, clean it properly, and apply thin coats (2) of paint successively.
AIR TUBES
The air tubes assembled in this unit are designed to provide an accurate mix of secondary air to insure the highest efficiency. Any damage or
deterioration of these tubes may reduce the efficiency of combustion. The air tubes are held in position by either screws or snap pins. Locate these
to either side of the tube and remove to allow the tube to be removed and replaced.

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Key Description Part # Qty
1 23783 FIREBRICK (1-1/4 X 2-9/16 X 9) 4
2 40292A 6" FLUE COLLAR 1
3 69354 BLOWER ASSEMBLY (B36) 1
4 83045A WASHER, 3/8"ID X 7/8" OD X 1/16 THK 3
5 83172 #10AX1/2 HX W SM SCR BL OX 99723 8
6 83431 WELD TAB 3
7 83432 5/16-18 X 1-1/2 HX HD C/S PL 3
8 88042 1/4" ROPE GASKET 1
9 89066 FIREBRICK (4-1/2 x 9) 4
10 891414 HALF FIREBRICK 4
11 891800 MAIN WELDMENT 1
12 891824 HEATSHIELD WELDMENT 1
13 89784 FIREBRICK (1-1/4 X 5-15/16 X 8-1/4) 3
14 892291 TOP TRIM 1
15 892292 HEARTH TRIM 1
16 83343 #10x1/2 HX HD DP OX BLACK 6
17 83595 SHOULDER BOLT 3
18 83045 WASHER, 5/16"ID X 3/4" OD X 1/16 THK 3
Key Description Part # Qty
19 69761 WELDMENT, DAMPER 1
20 891987 PLASTIC KNOB 1
21 86709 ROD, DAMPER 1
22 40598 CAST DOOR 1
23 892293 DOOR GLASS 1
24 69914 REAR ACCESS 1
25 891135 HANDLE, SPRING (LG-NICKEL) 1
26 891087 HANDLE SPRING PIN 1
27 891085 HANDLE BEARING 1
28 891086 HANDLE CLEVIS PIN 1
29 892196 HANDLE ROD 1
30 892294 HINGE PIN 2
31 88082 3/4 ROUND ROPE GASKET-BLK 3.5
32 88087 GLASS GASKET (1 x 1/8) 3
33 88147 FIBER BOARD 1
34 86656 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 2
35 86655 SECONDARY AIR TUBE 1
IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY, COMPONENTS MUST BE REPLACED USING ORIGINAL
MANUFACTURERS PARTS PURCHASED THROUGH YOUR DEALER OR DIRECTLY FROM THE
APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER.
USE OF THIRD PARTY COMPONENTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

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36
38 39
37 42
41
40
Key Part No. Description Qty.
36 25089 BLOWER HOUSING BACK 1
37 25090 BLOWER HOUSING FRONT 1
38 80442 80 CFM BLOWER 1
39 80090 THERMOSTAT 1
40 80109 STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING 1
41 80232 POWER SUPPLY CORD 1
42 83172 #10 x 1/2 SHEET METAL SCREW 8

THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE FROM YOUR
HEATER, AND ENABLE YOU TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CORRECTLY.
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WHEN WRITING, ALWAYS GIVE THE FULL MODEL NUMBER WHICH IS ON THE NAMEPLATE
ATTACHED TO THE HEATER.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN
IN THIS LIST:
1. THE PART NUMBER
2. THE PART DESCRIPTION
3. THE MODEL NUMBER:
4. THE SERIAL NUMBER:
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
U.S. Stove
227 Industrial Park Road
South Pittsburg, TN 37380 USA
Phone: [phone]
www.usstove.com

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