United States Stove Company Logwood 1261 User manual

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CAUTION!
Please read this entire manual before
you install and use your new room
heater. Failure to follow instruc-
tions may result in property damage,
bodily injury or even death.
DO NOT USE THIS HEATER
IN A MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU TO OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE FROM THE HEATER, AND ENABLE YOU TO OR-
DER REPAIR PARTS CORRECTLY. KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY
227 Industrial Park Road
P.O. Box 151
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
[phone]
Owners Manual
Logwood 1261
85029H
EPA EXEMPT PER
METHOD 28A
CONFORMS TO
UL 1482

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33"
4-5/8"
23"
FLOOR PROTECTOR
11-3/8"
18-1/2"
26-1/2"
8"
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.
Tools and Materials Needed
TOOLS
Pencil
6 Foot Folding Ruler or Tape Measure
Tin Snips
Drill, Hand or Electric
Drill Bit 1/8" Dia. (For Sheet Metal Screws)
Adjustable Wrench
Screw Driver (Blade-Type)
Gloves
Safety Glasses
MATERIALS
6" Elbow, Collar and imble; As Required
(24 gauge min.)
1/2" Sheet Metal Screws (No. 10A x 1/2")
6" Diameter, 24 gauge, black or blued steel
Underwriters Laboratories UL Listed
Residential Type HT (2100°F) Chimney or use a
Masonry Chimney in good repair.
Floor Protector Material (R value = 2.0); Size and Installa-
tion as specied in this manual
Furnace Cement (Manufacturer Recommends:
Rutland Black Code 78 or Equivalent)
6" Barometric Dra Regulator (DR-6)
HEATER DIMENSIONS
FIG. 1

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Safety Rules
SAFETY NOTICE: If this heater is not properly installed, a house re may result. For your safety, follow the installation
directions. Contact local building or re ocials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Read these rules and the instructions carefully.
1. Check with local codes. e installation must comply with their
rulings. Observe closely the clearances to combustibles.
2. Do not install this heater in a mobile home or trailer.
3. Always connect this heater to a chimney and vent to the outside.
Never vent to another room or inside a building. DO NOT CON-
NECTTHISUNITTOA CHIMNEYFLUESERVINGANOTHER
APPLIANCE.
4. Do not connect a wood burning heater to a Type B gas vent. is
is not safe and is prohibited by the National Fire Protection As-
sociation Code. is heater requires approved masonry or UL
ListedResidentialTypeandBuildingHeatingApplianceChimney.
Use a 6" diameter chimney, or larger, that is high enough to give
a good dra.
5. Be sure that your chimney is safely constructed and in good repair.
Have the chimney inspected by the Fire Department or a qualied
inspector. Your insurance company may be able to recommend a
qualied inspector.
6. Inspect chimney connector and chimney twice monthly during
the heating season for any deposit of creosote or soot which must
be removed (see Chimney Maintenance).
7. Provide air for combustion from outside the house into the room
where the heater is located. If the intake is not in the same room,
air must have free access in to the room.
8. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use this heater who is
unfamiliar with the correct operation of the heater.
CAUTION! Do not touch the heater until it has cooled.
NOTE:
FOR YOUR SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND INSTALLING SMOKE DETECTORS IN YOUR HOME IF NOT ALREADY IN-
STALLED.
9. For further information on using your heater safely, obtain a copy
of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publication
"Using Coal and Wood Stoves Safely" NFPA No. HS-10-1978. e
address of the NFPA is Batterymarch Park, MA 02269.
10. Disposal of Ashes - Ashes should be placed in a metal container
with a tight tting lid. e closed container of ashes should be
placed on a noncombustible oor or on the found, well away from
all combustible materials, pending nal disposal. If the ashes are
disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they
should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
11. CAUTION - e special paints used on your heater may give
o some smoke while they are curing during the rst few res.
Build small res at rst. Children and people/animals with lung
problems should take caution during the curing process.
12. CARINGFOR PAINTED PARTS- is heaterhas a paintedjacket
which is durable but it will not stand rough handling or abuse.
When installing your heater, use care in handling. Clean with
soap and warm water when heater is not hot. DO NOT use any
acids or scouring soap, as these wear and dull the nish. PAINT
DISCOLORATION WILL OCCUR IF THE HEATER IS OVER-
FIRED. FOLLOWOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
13. All persons, especially children, should be alerted to hazards from
highsurfacetemperaturesandkeptawaywhile inoperation.Small
children should not be le unsupervised when in the room with
the heater.
14. Keep the area adjacent to the heater free from all combustible
materials, gasoline, and other ammable vapors.
15. is heater should not be used as a primary source of heat.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE: United States Stove Company grants no warranty, stated or implied, for the installation or maintenance of your wood stove and
assumes no responsibility of any incidental or consequential damages.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Safety Glasses
Hearth Gloves
Pencil
6' Folding Ruler or Tape Measure
Tin Snips
Drill
1/8" dia. Drill Bit
Adjustable Wrench
(Sheet Metal Screws)
CAUTION: STOVE IS HEAVY. MAKE SURE
YOU HAVE ADEQUATE HELP AND USE
PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES WHENEVER
MOVING STOVE.
Refer to diagram and parts list at back of this manual.
1. Uncrate the stove and remove packing materials and protective
poly bag. (save cardboard box for further assembly.)
2. Remove parts from inside of stove. Parts include: one swing
top (#10), two lids (#12), one lid support (#11), one damper
collar (#15), one feed door (#9), one lid lier (#15), one slide
damper (#7), four legs (#1,2), hardware pack , and S-hook from
inside rebox.
3. Place attened carton on oor and carefully turn stove over
onto carton.
4. Attach the rear legs to base of stove with long stove bolts (B),
at washer (E) and hex nut (F).
5. Attach hearth to bottom of stove with two short stove bolts
(A), washers (E) and hex nuts (F).
6. Attach the front legs to hearth
with long stove bolts (B), at
washers (E) and hex nuts (F).
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Note: the following items are not included with your stove
Flooring protector as specied
Chimney Connector
1/2" Sheet Metal Screws
Chimney
Furnace Cement
7. Carefully li stove upright and place in desired location (see fol-
lowing instructions for properly locating stove.)
8. Attach damper collar to rear top surface of stove using
short stove bolts (A) at washers (E) and hex nuts (F).
9. Place swing top in position on top of stove. To install, posi-
tion at approximately
45 degree angle to
stove. (Dashed lines
in ill. F) until pins
drop into locator
holes then swing into
position.
10. Place lid support and
two lids in position
on swing top (ill. F.)
11. Place the slide dra
into position on the
hearth. Hold in position with round head stove bolt (C)
and large at washer (D).
12. Lower feed door into
position while aligning
hinge pins.
13. Place S-Hook in hole at
le front corner of hearth.
Note: S-Hook is used to
hang lid lier while not in
use.

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Installation
Place the heater on solid masonry or solid concrete. When the heater is
used on a combustible oor, use an Underwriters Listed oor protector.
e oor protector must comply with UL Standards and have an R-value
of 2.0. e base should extend under the stove, at least 16" beyond the
door side of the heater and should extend 2" beyond the ue pipe if it is
elbowed towards a wall. (Fig. 5).
1. Uncrate and/or unpack the heater, removing all packing material,
being careful not to dispose of the Parts Bag.
2. Open the front feed door and remove the parts from inside the stove.
You should nd the following: Hearth Plate (1); Solid Damper (1);
Lids(2);Pivoting Top(1); LidSupport(1); PartsPackage(1) contain-
ing nuts, bolts, door handle, door latch and securing hardware; Legs
(4); Cast Iron Collar (1); Cast Iron Damper (1); Bae Assembly (1);
Lid Lier (1).
3. Place cardboard or other so material adjacent to the stove and
carefully turn the stove onto its top side (bottom facing up).
4. Attach hearth plate to the front of the stove in its proper location.
5. Attach both rear and front legs to the stove. Tighten the nuts and
bolts securely. e stove may now be CAREFULLY turned over to
stand on it's four legs.
6. Attach the bae assembly and ue collar to the stove by inserting
the bae studs thru the two holes located on the top of the rear of
the stove; place the ue collar over the studs and mount using the
proper nuts and washers. Place lid support and lid in position on
pivoting top. Place the slide damper in position on the top of the
hearth plate and under the feed door, and secure with screw in slot.
7. Aer consulting the installation instructions for minimum clear-
ances to combustibles, locate your oor protector accordingly and
carefully place the stove in your selected location. Install stove pipe,
elbows and thimble as necessary, utilizing either a recently cleaned
and inspected masonry chimney (properly lined) or a UL Listed
chimney. Insure that the damper provided is installed in the ue
collar.
8. Again,checkthefollowingillustrationsandbesureyouhavetheclear-
ances shown from the heater and the connector pipe to combustible
surfaces. If you have a solid brick or stone wall behind your heater,
please consult your local building code for specic regulations that
may apply in your area. However, if the wall is only faced with brick
or stone, consider it a combustible wall.
9. If your chimney dras excessively, purchase and use a Barometric
Dra Regulator (DR6 available from factory).
10. e chimney connection should be as short as possible, and the
heater must have its own ue. Do not connect this unit to a chimney
ue serving other appliances.
11. Use three sheet metal screws in each stove pipe and or elbow joint
to rmly hold the pipe together. Seal around the screws
12. Do not install this heater in a mobile home or trailer.
13. Check your local building and insurance codes. e installation
must comply with their rulings.
CAUTION!
KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
AWAY FROM THE HEATER.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE
TO COMBUSTIBLE WALLS
HEATER/FLOOR PROTECTOR LOCATION
(Dimensions are required for non-protected surfaces.
See chart for dimensions for protected surfaces.)
Protected Surfaces (NFPA 211)
Parallel Corner
Side Rear
12-inches 12-inches 12-inches
305-mm 305-mm 305-mm
FLOOR
PROTECTOR
FLOOR
PROTECTOR
FIG. 2
(60" MIN.)
18"
FIG. 3
34"
865mm
26"
660mm
28"
712mm
28"
712mm
20"
508mm
37-1/2"
953mm
458mm
FLOOR
PROTECTOR
BACK WALL
DASHED LINES
SHOW STRAIGHT
OUT CHIMNEY
CONNECTOR
28"
60"
34"
865mm
26"
660mm
NON- COMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
NFPA 211
FIG. 
6"
153mm
6"
153mm
6"
153mm
16"
407mm
28-3/4"
730mm

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Operation of the Heater
1. BESURETOPUTALAYER OFSAND ORFIREBRICKAPPROXIMATELY1
1/2" THICK IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STOVE BEFORE STARTING FIRE.
2. Burn wood or wood products only. e wood should be air dried for at least
six months prior to use for maximum eciency.
3. Aer the re has been started and is burning satisfactorily, adjust the rate of
burning by opening or closing the damper in the ue collar.
4. Never build extremely large res in this type of heater as damage to the heater
or smoking may result.
5. Provide air into the room for combustion.
6. Do Not touch the heater aer ring until it has cooled.
7. Do Not use a grate or elevate re, build re directly on hearth.
8. e fuel feed door must remain closed during operation.
9. e ue temperature should stay between 300° And 500°F.
Chimney Connection
MASONRY CHIMNEY
e masonry chimney must comply with UL codes. Before using an existing
masonry chimney, clean the chimney and inspect the ue liner to be sure it is safe
to use. Make repairs before attaching the heater. See Page 3, Item 5. Look at Fig.
5. e connector pipe and ttings you will need to connect directly to a masonry
chimney are shown. If the connector pipe must go through a combustible wall
before entering the masonry chimney, consult a qualied mason or chimney
dealer. e installation must conform to local re codes and NFPA 211. Do not
connect this heater into the same chimney ue as the replace or ue from another
heater. e chimney used for a heater must not be used to ventilate the cellar or
basement. If there is a cleanout opening at the base of the chimney, close it tightly.
UL/ULC LISTED CHIMNEY
Carefullyfollowchimneymanufacturer's instructions.Useonlylisted type HT per UL
103,6-in diameterblackorbluedchimney connector,minimum24gaugesteel.Ifyour
chimney starts at the ceiling (Fig. 6), you will need enough 6" pipe to reach the ceiling.
e top of the chimney must be at least 3 feet above the roof and be at least 2 feet
higher than any point of the roof within 10 feet. (Fig 6). Use double or tripple wall
pipe for the exterior portion of the chimney.
RULES FOR CONNECTOR PIPE INSTALLATION
1. Crimped end of the pipe must be installed toward the heater. e pipe should
slide into the ue collar. e pipe should be rmly attached to the ue collar
with 3 screws and sealed with furnace cement.
2. Slope any horizontal pipe upward toward the chimney at least 1/4 inch for
each foot of horizontal run. Horizontal section must be a minimum of 24"
from stove.
3. You must have at least 18" inches clearance between any horizontal piping and
the ceiling.
4. e pipe cannot extend into the chimney ue.(Fig. 7)
5. Seal each connector pipe joint with furnace cement. Also, seal the pipe at the
chimney. Seal the inside with high temperature silicone and the outside with
high temperature tape.
6. Use 3 sheet metal screws at each joint to make the piping rigid.
7. It is recommended that no more than two (2) 90 degree bends be used in the
stove pipe installation as more than two (2) may decrease the amount of draw
and possibly cause smoke spillage.
NOTE: e chimney connector shall not passthrough an attic,roofspace,
oor, ceiling, or similar concealed space. Where passage through a wall
or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation must
conform with NFPA 211.
FIG. 5
ELBOW
COLLAR
THIMBLE
FLOOR PROTECTOR
FLUE CONNECTION-NON-COMBUSTIBLE WALL
PIPE
NONCOMBUSTIBLEWALL
PIPE
BAROMETRIC
DRAFT REGULATOR
FIG. 6
PIPE REDUCER
FLOOR PROTECTOR
3 FT. MIN.
2 FT. MIN
10 FT.
CHIMNEY CAP MANDATORY
11 FT. MINIMUM
BAROMETRIC
DRAFT REGULATOR
PIPE
NONCOMBUSTIBLE
CONSTRUCTIONIN
ACCORDANCE WITH
NFPA 211
WRONG
RIGHT
FIG. 7
WRONG

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CONNECTION OF CHIMNEY CONNECTOR TO A MASONRY CHIMNEY THROUGH A COMBUSTIBLE WALL
Figure 8 shows how to connect the chimney connector of a heater to a masonry chimney through a combustible wall.
ere are ve allowable ways that a chimney connector can be connected to a masonry chimney by passing through a combustible
wall. NFPA Standard 211 allows the following wall pass-through systems.
MASONRY CHIMNEY
CONSTRUCTED TO
NFPA 211
AIRTIGHT
CLEANOUT
DOOR
FLOOR
PROTECTOR
COMBUSTIBLE WALL
TO
HEATER
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
CEILING
SEE PARTS A, B,
C, D, AND E OF
THIS FIGURE FOR
OPTIONS.
CHIMNEY FLUE
FIGURE 8 -
CONNECTION OF CHIMNEY CONNECTOR TO A
MASONRY CHIMNEY THROUGH A COMBUSTIBLE
WALL
(FIGURE 8 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)

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Part A: Use a minimum 3-1/2" thick brick masonry wall framed into the combustible wall. A reclay liner (ASTM C315 or equiva-
lent) having a 5/8" minimum wall thickness must be used and it must be at least 12" away from any material that could catch re.
e inside diameter of the reclay liner shall be sized for the proper snug t of a 6" diameter chimney connector pipe. e reclay
liner shall run from the outer surface of the brick wall to, but not beyond, the inner surface of the chimney ue and shall be rmly
cemented in place. See Part A of Figure 8.
Part B: Use a solid insulated listed factory-built chimney length having an inside diameter of 6" and having 1" or more of solid in-
sulation. ere must be at least a 9" air space between the outer wall of the chimney length and any combustible materials. e
inner end of the chimney length shall be ush with the inside of the masonry chimney , the ue shall be sealed to the ue and to
the brick masonry penetration with nonwater-soluble refractory cement. Sheet steel supports which are at least 24 gauge(0.024")
in thickness shall be securely fastened to wall surfaces on all sides. Fasteners between supports and the chimney length shall not
penetrate the chimney liner. See Part B of Figure 8.
Part C: Use a 10" diameter ventilated thimble made of at least 24 gauge(0.024") steel having two 1" air channels. e ventilated thimble
must be separated from combustible materials by a minimum of 6" glass ber insulation. e opening in the combustible wall shall
be covered and the thimble supported with sheet steel supports which are at least 24 gauge (0.024") in thickness. e sheet steel
supports shall be securely fastened to wall surfaces on all sides and shall be sized to t and hold the chimney section. Fasteners
used to secure chimney sections shall not penetrate chimney ue liner. See Part C of Figure 8.
MINIMUM 12 IN.
TO COMBUSTIBLES
PART A, FIGURE 8
(FIGURE 8 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
CHIMNEY FLUE
MINIMUM CHIMNEY CLEARANCE TO
BRICK AND COMBUSTIBLES IS 2 IN.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES 12 IN.
OF BRICK ALL AROUND
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
TO HEATER
FIRE CLAY LINER
(5/8" MIN. WALL THICKNESS)
MIN. 3-1/2" THICK BRICK
MASONRY WALL
MASONRY CHIMNEY
CONSTRUCTED TO
NFPA 211
PART B
FIGURE 8 -
(FIGURE 8 CONTINUED)
AIR SPACE
9 IN. MINIMUM
FACTORY-BUILT
CHIMNEY LENGTH
MINIMUM CHIMNEY CLEARANCES FROM MASONRY TO
SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS AND COMBUSTIBLES 2 IN.
CHIMNEY LENGTH
FLUSH WITH INSIDE
OF FLUE
NONSOLUBLE
REFACTORY
CEMENT
MASONRY CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTED
TO NFPA 211
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
TO HEATER
MINIMUM CLEARANCE
9 IN. ALL AROUND
SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS
(24 GAUGE MIN. THICKNESS)
CHIMNEY FLUE
SOLID INSULATED, LISTED
FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEY LENGTH
USE CHIMNEY MFRS. PARTS TO
ATTACH CONNECTOR SECURELY
AIR SPACE
TWO VENTILATED AIR
CHANNELS EACH 1 INCH.
CONSTRUCTED OF
SHEET STEEL.
PART C
FIGURE 8
MASONRY CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTED
TO NFPA 211
SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS
(24 GAUGE MIN. THICKNESS)
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
TO HEATER
MINIMUM CHIMNEY CLEARANCES FROM MASONRY TO
SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS AND COMBUSTIBLES 2 IN.
MINIMUM 6 IN. GLASS
FIBER INSULATION ALL AROUND
24 GAUGE
VENTILATED THIMBLE WITH
TWO 1 INCH AIR CHANNELS
CHIMNEY THIMBLE
CHIMNEY FLUE

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CONNECTION OF CHIMNEY CONNECTOR TO A MASONRY CHIMNEY WHEN CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
DOES NOT PASS THROUGH A COMBUSTIBLE WALL
PART E
In addition to the methods shown by A, B, C, and D, a listed factory-built wall pass-through system may be purchased and installed
according to the instructions packaged with it to provide a safe method of passing chimney connector through a combustible wall
for a connection to a masonry chimney.
If the chimney connector does not have to pass through a combustible wall to get to a masonry chimney, simply connect the chimney
connector directly to the masonry chimney's chimney thimble as described and shown by parts C and D of Figure 8. Remember,
the chimney connector should extend into the chimney thimble to the inner face of the chimney ue but not beyond; if the chimney
connector is extended through the chimney thimble into the chimney ue, resistance to the ow of smoke and gases up the chimney
will occur; that ow resistance will have an adverse aect on the operation and performance of the heater and venting system.
SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS
CHIMNEY SECTION
CHIMNEY
CONNECTOR
AIR SPACE
2 IN.
PART D
FIGURE 8
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
TO HEATER
SOLID INSULATED, LISTED
FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEY
LENGTH (12 IN. LONG MIN.)
MINIMUM CLEARANCE
2 IN. ALL AROUND
CHIMNEY THIMBLE 1 IN. AIR SPACE TO
CHIMNEY LENGTH
MASONRY CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTED
TO NFPA 211
SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS
(24 GAUGE MIN. THICKNESS)
CHIMNEY FLUE
MINIMUM CHIMNEY CLEARANCES FROM MASONRY TO
SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS AND COMBUSTIBLES 2 IN.
Part D: Use an 8" inside diameter solid insulated listed factory-built chimney length which has 1" or more of solid insulation. The
minimum length of this chimney section shall be 12" and will serve as a pass-through for the 6" diameter chimney connector.
ere must be at least a 12" air space between the outer wall of the chimney section and any combustible materials. e chimney
section shall be concentric with and spaced 1" away from the chimney connector by means of sheet steel support plates on both
ends of the chimney section. e opening in the combustible wall shall be covered and the chimney section supported on both
sides with sheet steel supports which are at least 24 gauge (0.024") in thickness. e sheet steel supports shall be securely fastened
to wall surfaces on all sides and shall be sized to t and hold the chimney section. Fasteners used to secure chimney sections shall
not penetrate chimney ue liner. See Part C of Figure 8.
5. A listed factory-built wall pass-through system may be purchased and installed according to the instructions packaged with it to
provide a safe method of passing the chimney connector through a combustible wall for connection to a masonry chimney.
Additional requirements pertaining to the above wall pass-through systems:
1. Insulation material used as part of wall pass-through system shall be of noncombustible material and shall have a ther m a l
conductivity of 1.0 Btu • in./.² • °F (4.88 kg • cal/hr • m² • °C) or less
2. All clearances and thicknesses are minimums: larger clearances and thickness are acceptable.
3. A chimney thimble, as shown for 3" and 4" above (Parts C and D respectively of Figure 8) shall be for types "3" and 4 "
connections to facilitate removal of the chimney connector for cleaning. The chimney thimble shall be of ASTM C315 fireclay
with 5/8" minimum wall thickness, or material of equivalent durability. e inside diameter of the thimble shall be sized for the
proper snug t of a 6" diameter chimney connector pipe. e thimble shall be installed without damage to the chimney ue. e
thimble shall extend through the chimney wall to, but not beyond, the inner surface of the chimney ue and shall be permanently
cemented in place with high temperature cement.
4. A chimney connector to a masonry chimney, except for 2" above (Part B of Figure 8), shall extend through the wall pass-through
system to the inner face of the chimney ue, but not beyond. It does not have to be fastened in place so long as it cannot accidently
be pulled out of the chimney or shoved into the chimney ue. If fasteners are used to secure the chimney connector to a masonry
chimney, the fasteners shall not penetrate the chimney ue liner.
5. Any material used to close up any opening for the connector shall be noncombustible.

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WARNING!
NEVER STORE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
ESPECIALLY GASOLINE. IN THE
VICINITY OF THE HEATER.
CAUTION!
NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE
LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL
LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR
LIQUIDS TO START OR "FRESHEN UP" A
FIRE IN THE HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS
WAELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT IS IN
USE.
WARNING!
NEVER OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH THE FUEL
DOOR OPEN.
NOTE:
DO NOT ELEVATE FIRE OR USE WITH A GRATE -
BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON THE HEARTH.
Service Hints
Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the chimney that creates the dra.
Smokespillageintothe house or excessivebuildup ofwateror creosotein
the chimney are warnings that the chimney is not functioning properly.
Correct problem before using heater. Possible causes are:
1. e connector pipe may push into the chimney too far, stopping the
dra. (Fig. 7)
2. Do not connect two heaters into the same chimney ue.
3. e chimney used for a heater must not be used to ventilate the cellar
or basement. If there is a cleanout opening at the base of the chimney,
it must be closed tightly.
4. If the chimney is operating too cool, water will condense in the chim-
ney and run back into the stove. Creosote formation will be rapid and
may block the chimney. Operate the heater at a high enough re to
keep the chimney warm preventing this condensation.
5. If the re burns well but sometimes smokes or burns slowly, it may
be caused by the chimney top being lower than another part of the
house or a nearby tree. e wind blowing over a house or tree, falls on
top of the chimney like water over a dam, beating down the smoke.
e top of the chimney should be at least 3 feet above the roof and
be at least to 2 feet higher than any point of the roof within 10 feet
(Fig. 6).
6. e joints of the stove may need resealed with furnace cement.
WARNING!
USE ONLY THE LEGS PROVIDED WITH THIS
HEATER. REFER TO STEP 5 IN THE "INSTALLA-
TION" SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
WARNING!
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE SPACE BENEATH THE
HEATER
Chimney Maintenance
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. e 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.
e chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice
monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup
has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of
a chimney re. Creosote may be removed by using a chimney brush or
other commonly available materials.
Chimney res burn very hot. If the chimney connector should glow red,
immediately call the re department, then reduce the re by closing the
inlet air control and pour a large quantity of coarse salt, baking soda or
cool ashes on top of the re in the rebox.
CAUTION: A chimney re may cause ignition of wall studs or raers
which you thought were a safe distance from the chimney. If you have a
chimney re, have your chimney inspected by a qualied person before
using again.
CAUTION!
OVERFIRING THE APPLIANCE MAY
CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE. IF A UNIT OR
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU
ARE OVERFIRING. CAUTION!
USE WOOD OR WOOD-LIKE MATERIALS
ONLY. DO NOT USE COAL OR
CHARCOAL. COAL OR CHARCOAL WILL
DESTROY THE FIREBOX. DO NOT USE
DRIED LUMBER OR TREATED WOOD.

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Model 1261
Repair Parts
* NOT SHOWN
KEY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
*
*
PART NO.
40296
40318
40297
40298
40299
40300
40301
40302
40303
40304
40305
40306
40307
40308
40309
D6
83427
89971
89972
89973
89974
89975
21672
89589
85029
DESCRIPTION
REAR LEG
FRONT LEG
MAIN BOTTOM
MAIN SIDE
MAIN BACK
HEARTH PLATE
SLIDING DRAFT PLATE
DOOR FRAME
DOOR
MAIN TOP
PIVOTING TOP
LID
LID SUPPORT
LID LIFTER
FLUE COLLAR
SOLID FLUE DAMPER
DOOR PINS
HANDLE
LATCH
NUTS
HANDLE EXTENSION
HANDLE BRACKET
MAIN BODY RODS
PARTS BAG
OWNERS MANUAL
QNTY.
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
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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FLOOR PROTECTOR
The stove must be placed on solid concrete, solid masonry, or when installed on a combustible floor, on a Type 2 floor protector listed to standard
UL 1618 with a minimum R value of 3.0 and a minimum thickness of 1” or equivalent. The floor protector is required to provide heat, live ember, and
ash protection and must be of a non-combustible, continuous solid surface to protect against infiltration of live embers and ash. For UL Listed floor
protectors, refer to manufacturers instructions for installation directions. Manufacturers of listed floor protectors include Imperial Metal Products and
Hy-C among others. To calculate R-Values for alternative methods, see below for calculation methods.
Alternate materials may be rated with C-factor (Thermal Conductance) or k-factor (Thermal Conductivity) ratings which must be converted to R-value
to determine if the alternate material meets the tested requirements. The following instructions provide the proper information and formulas for
conversion to R-value.
To determine if alternate materials are acceptable follow this sequence.
1. Convert material specifications to R-value:
a. R-value given — no conversion necessary
b. k-factor is given with a required thickness (T) in inches: R = 1/k x T
c. C-factor is given: R = 1/C
2. Determine the R-value of proposed alternate floor protector:
a. Use formulas in step 1 above to calculate R-value of proposed material(s).
b. For multiple layers, add R-values of each layer to determine overall R-value.
3. If the overall R-value of the floor protector system is equal to or greater than the floor protector specifications given, the alternate is acceptable.
Definitions:
Thermal conductance (C) = =
Thermal conductivity (k) = = =
Thermal resistance (R) = =
Example:
The specs of floor protector material should be 3/4-inch thick material with a k-factor of 0.84. The proposed alternative material is 4” brick with a
C-factor of 1.25 over 1/8-inch mineral board with a k-factor of 0.29.
Step 1: Convert specs to R-value.
R = 1/k x T = 1/0.84 x 0.75 = 0.893 System must have a R-value of 0.893 = Rspecs
Step 2: Calculate R-value of individual components
4” Brick with C-factor = 1.25. R = 1/C = 1/1.25 = 0.80 = Rbrick
1/8-inch (0.125”) mineral board with k-factor = 0.29. R = 1/0.29 x 0.125 = 0.431 = Rmin.brd.
Step 3: Add R-values of components to get total R-value of system
Rbrick + Rmin.brd = 0.80 + 0.431 = 1.231 = Rsystem
Step 4: Compare Rsystem to Rspecs
Rsystem = 1.231 is larger than Rspecs of 0.893. System R-value exceeds the required specifications and therefore is an acceptable alternative.
BTU
(hr)(ft²)(°F)
W
(m²)(°K)
(Btu)(inch)
(hr)(ft²)(°F)
W
(m²)(°K)
BTU
(hr)(ft²)(°F)
(hr)(ft²)(°F)
BTU
(m²)(°K)
W

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HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE FROM THE HEATER,
AND ENABLE YOU TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CORRECTLY.
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WHEN WRITING, ALWAYS GIVE THE FULL MODEL NUMBER WHICH IS ON THE NAMEPLATE
ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE HEATER.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST:
1. e PART NUMBER __________________________________
2. e PART DESCRIPTION ______________________________
3. e MODEL NUMBER: 1261 ___________________________
4. e SERIAL NUMBER: ________________________________
UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY
227 Industrial Park Road
P.O. Box 151
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
[phone]
www.USSTOVE.com