United States Stove Company Economy Series User manual

ECONOMY SERIES 5040
OWNER’S MANUAL
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United States Stove Company
227 Industrial Park Road
P.O. Box 151
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
852010
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INTRODUCTION
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do three things: 1) Install it properly; 2) Operate it correctly; and 3) Maintain it regularly. The purpose of this manual is to
help you do all three.
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This pellet stove, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local
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to current national and local building codes as a freestanding room heater. It is also approved as a mobile home heater
which is designed for connection to an outside combustion air source.
The stove will not operate using natural draft or without a power source for the blower systems and fuel feed system and
must not be burned with any type of coal (see ).
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Any blockage of the air supply to or from the stove will seriously degrade its performance and will be evidenced by a smok-
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eventually cut off the combustion air supply.
Commercial and industrial installations of these pellet stoves should not be used since operational control is often not well
managed in these settings.
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Model: __5040 ______
Style: ____________________________
Serial Number:_____________________
Purchase Date: ____________________
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To receive full warranty coverage, you will need
to show evidence of the date you purchased
your stove. We suggest that you attach your
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on the left, so that you will have all the informa-
tion you need in one place should the need for
service or information occur.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD
Name__________________________________________ Telephone #: (_____)_____________
City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________
Email Address __________________________________________________________________
Model # of Unit________________________________ Serial #___________________________
Fuel Type: Wood Coal Pellet Gas Other _________________________
Place of Purchase (Retailer)______________________________________________________
City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________
If internet purchase, please list website address___________________________________
Date of Purchase _______________________________________________________________
Reason for Purchase: Alternative Heat Main Heat Source
Decoration Cost Other _________________________
What was the determining factor for purchasing your new appliance?_______
I have read the owner’s manual that accompanies this unit and fully understand the:
Installation  Operation  and Maintenance  of my new appliance.
Print Name Signature Date
Please attach a copy of your purchase receipt.
Warranty not valid without a Proof of Purchase.
Warranty information must be received within 30 days of original purchase.
Detach this page from this manual, fold in half with this page to the inside and tape together. Apply a
stamp and mail to the address provided. You may use an envelope if you choose.
You may register online by going to www.usstove.com
All information submitted will be kept strictly condential. Information provided will not be sold for advertising purposes.
Contact information will be used solely for the purpose of product notications.
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P.O. Box 151
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
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Do not operate your stove if you smell smoke com-
ing from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and call your
dealer.
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
      
 


the stove.

The stove will not operate during a power outage.
If an outage does occur, check the stove for smoke
spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into
the room.
Disconnect the power cord before performing any
maintenance or repairs on the stove.
 Turning the stove “off” does not disconnect
all power from the stove.
During the start up period;    open the
viewing door; open the damper more
than ¼”;  add pellets to the burnpot by
hand;   -
less you are priming the auger after running out of
pellets) as a dangerous condition could result.
Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a malfunc-
tion. Turn the stove off, periodically inspect it, and
call your dealer.
-
mit and information on any installation restrictions
       
your insurance company of this stove as well.
This unit must be properly installed to prevent the
 
strictly adhered to. Do not use makeshift methods
or compromise in the installation.
     
 
to smoke spillage in your home.
This stove must be connected to a standard 120
 
grounded electrical outlet. Do not use an adapter
plug or sever the grounding plug. Do not route the
electrical cord underneath, in front of, or over the
stove.
The exhaust system should be checked, at a mini-
mum, at least twice a year for any build up of soot
or creosote.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove
unless instructions are given in this manual. All other
work should be done by a trained technician.
Do not throw this manual away. This manual has
important operating and maintenance instructions
that you will need at a later time. Always follow the
instructions in this manual.

near the stove.
The viewing door must be closed and latched during
operation.

 
the stove off, periodically inspect it, and call your
dealer.
 
furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. Edu-
cate all children of the danger of a high temperature
       
they are in the same room as the stove.
If the stove is installed in a room without air condi-
tioning, or in an area where direct sunlight can shine
on the unit, it is possible this can cause the tempera-
ture of the stove to rise to operational levels; one of
the sensors could then make the stove start on its
own. It is recommended that the stove be unplugged
when not in use for extended amounts of time (i.e.
during the summer months).
The exhaust system must be completely airtight
        

and with UL-181-AP foil tape.
Allow the stove to cool before carrying out any main-
tenance or cleaning. Ashes must be disposed in a
metal container with a tight lid and placed on a no
combustible surface well away from the home struc-
ture.

wood fuel only. Any other type of fuel burned in this
heater will void the warranty and safety listing.
When installed in a mobile home, the stove must be
         
   -
 
      


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  
  
 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Preparation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Clearances ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Combustion Air Supply ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
When Outside Air Is Not Used -------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Venting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
  
Electrical Installation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
   

Panel Controls -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
  
Pre-Start-Up Check -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
   
   
Damper Control -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Opening Door -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
   
Re-Starting a Warm Stove ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
If Stove Runs Out Of Pellets -------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Refueling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
US Stove Maintenance Tool -------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Shutdown Procedure ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
   
Optional Thermostat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Thermostat Installation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
 Operating Safety Precautions ----------------------------------------- 15
  
Ash Removal----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Ash Disposal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Vacuum Use ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Cleaning ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
   
Chimney Cleaning -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Recommended Maintenance Schedule ----------------------------------------------------------- 18
Removal & Replacement of Broken Door Glass-------------------------------------------------- 18
  
Smoke Smell or Soot Build-Up -------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
 
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5INSTALLATION


Width: 21 ½”

Depth: 24”
Weight: 185 lbs.
Pedestal: 40 lbs.
Legs: 13 lbs.



EPA status: exempt
Burn time: 1 lb. to 4 ½ lbs. per hour
BTU range: 8,200 to 40,000
Approved installations: mobile home, alcove, conventional


 -
essary.
The circuit board/control panel must be unpacked and installed in the
             
installation instructions provided with the circuit board)
NOTE: Normally, your dealer will perform these functions.
CLEARANCES
This freestanding appliance has been tested and listed for installation
in residential, mobile home and alcove applications.

by 28” deep. The stove must be placed on a continuous (grouted
    

 



to prevent the possibility of embers falling through to the combustible

 
codes for approved alternatives.
Clearances are measured from the sides, back and face (door open-
  
       

       

SIDEWALL CLEARANCES
ADJACENT WALL
ADJACENT WALL
WITH
VERTICAL
EXHAUST
BACKWALL
SIDEWALL
(SIDEWALL)
3”
1”
8 1/4”
*
(TOP)
1”
1”
3”
3”
9”
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
ALCOVE CLEARANCES
36” MAX.
48” MIN.
*WITH HORIZONTAL EXHAUST
38” MIN.
BACKWALL
WITH
VERTICAL
EXHAUST
(TOP) (TOP)
(SIDEWALL) (SIDEWALL)
*
3” 1”
9” 9”
8 1/4” 8 1/4”
STOVE DOOR FACE MUST BE
EQUAL TO OR PROTRUDE OUT
FROM FACE OF ALCOVE.
FLOOR PROTECTION
FIGURE 4
21”
28”
6”
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6INSTALLATION


outside source of combustion air. A 2” inside diameter metallic pipe,

 
A rodent guard (minimum ¼” wire mesh)/

All con-
nections must be secured and airtight by either using the appropri-
 
 2” inside diameter pipe may
 
10 feet use 2 ¾” inside diameter pipe. No combustion air supply
may exceed 10 feet.

 
  
lated crawl space.
 

If outside air is not used, it is important that combustion air is eas-
ily available to the air inlet. A closeable outs ide air register can
be used in tightly insulated homes. 
 



 
            
instructions provided by the vent manufacturer, especially when
passing through a wall, ceiling or roof.
          
must be sealed with 500OOC) RTV silicone sealant to ensure
       
 181-AP foil tape. We rec-
          
minimum of 3 screws.
-
            

possible.






21 1/2”
EXHAUST
PIPE
AIR
INLET
PIPE 28 1/2”
11” 6 1/2” 10 3/4”
FIGURE 5a
5 7/8”
FIGURE 7
24 3/4”
TRIM
COLLAR
28 1/2”
RODENT
GUARD
VENTILATED
CRAWL SPACE
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INSTALLATION

The longer the run of pipe in your installation (both with inserts
and freestandings), the more restriction there is in the system.
Therefore, larger diameter pipe should be used.
 
vent length.
 
    
feet.
 
 
  
 
  
NOTE: At altitudes above 3,000 feet, we suggest the use of



  
1 & 2.
2.
Locate position of hole in wall; directly behind stove
exhaust

3. Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materials.
4.       
instructions.
5. Attach enough piping to penetrate and extend at least 6”
beyond exterior walls. An 8-foot vertical pipe run is sug-
gested where possible to reduce the possibility of smoke
spillage in the event of a loss of negative pressure.
6.
Attach cap and seal outside wall thimbles with non-
hardening waterproof mastic.
   ermination should not be located so that hot exhaust

to children. Exhaust gases can reach temperatures of

Locate terminations: a) not less than 3 feet above any forced
air inlet located within 10 feet; b) not less than 4 feet below

gravity air inlet into any building; c) not less than two feet from
          
 -
stallations must use a spark arrester.
FIGURE
FIGURE
VERTICAL ROOF VENT
WALL
THIMBLE
6” MINIMUM CLEARANCE
TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE
CLEAN-OUT TEE
A 90 DEGREE ELBOW
MAY ALSO BE USED
WALL STRAP
SEE VENT MANUFACTURER
FOR NUMBER AND SPACING
TO
APPLIANCE
L-VENT
ADAPTER
6” MINIMUM CLEARANCE
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8INSTALLATION



 To achieve a center vertical installation a 45º el-
bow and a clean-out tee can be used to offset the pipe from
the exhaust outlet to the rear center of the stove.
 Install L-Vent elbow in place of clean-out tee. Lo-
cate stove. Drop plumb bob to center of tee outlet, mark
point on ceiling . Install ceiling support and L-Vent pipe per

1. Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materi-
 

 
hole in roof, always 3” larger all the way around pipe.
        
materials, nail to the roof along upper edge. Do not nail
lower edge. Seal nail heads with non-hardening water-
proof mastic.
3. Apply non-hardening, waterproof mastic where the storm
  
            
Mobile home installations must use a spark arrester.

Adapters are available to adapt from 3” L-Vent to 6” or 8”
 
As an alternative, 3” or 4” L-Vent can be run inside existing
 
This is the preferred method.

FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11a
FIGURE 11b
12” MINIMUM CLEARANCE
TO ROOF
VERTICAL ROOF VENT
ATTIC
INSULATION
SHIELD
3” MINUMUM
CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES
3” MINUMUM
CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES
PELLET VENT TO
CHIMNEY ADAPTER
(SPV-CA)
UNIVERSAL
CONNECTOR
PELLET
VENT
NOTE:
THIS METHOD
IS PREFERRED
EXISTING
CHIMNEY
SYSTEM
EXISTING
CHIMNEY
SYSTEM
TO
APPLIANCE
CLEANOUT
TEE
45 DEGREE ELBOW
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