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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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.
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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.