United States Stove USSLP21 Operation and maintenance manual

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Owner’s Instruction and Operation Manual
SAFETY NOTICE: If this fire pit is not properly used, a house or forest fire may
result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions. Contact local building or
fire ocials about permits, restrictions and installation requirements in your area.
NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED.
CAUTION! Please read this entire manual before you use your fire pit. Failure to follow
instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Improper
Use Will Void Your Warranty!
Save These Instructions In A Safe Place For Future Reference.
CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION65WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon
monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm. For
more information, go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov
853924-0203L
USSLP21 & USSLP31
Model Number:

SAFETY NOTICE
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN,
CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT
MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH THE
APPLIANCE UNTIL IT HAS COOLED.
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD
• NEVERUSECHEMICALS,GASOLINE,GASOLINE-
TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL
LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN
THE APPLIANCE.
• KEEP ALL FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ESPECIALLY
GASOLINE, OUT OF THE VICINITY OF THE
APPLIANCE - WHETHER IN USE OR IN STORAGE.
1. Do not use this fire pit until you have read the
operating instructions and user warnings.
2. Serious injury, death, and/or property damage may
occur if the above instructions are not followed.
3. Use only on non-cumbustable surfaces. Do not use
on a deck.
4. For outdoor use only and should not be used in a
building, a garage, or any other enclosed area.
5. Do not use in an area with heavy grass, leaves, or
other cumbustibles.
6. Extremely hot when in use. Never attempt to touch or
move the firepit during use or before it has completely
cooled down.
7. Do not use the fire pit for indoor heating. Toxic carbon
monoxide can accumulate and cause asphyxiation
and possibly death.
8. Not for commercial use.
9. This fire pit is not to be operated by children, this fire
pit is not a toy.
10. Never leave the fire pit unattended, especially when
children and pets are nearby.
11. This fire pit is not to be used in a boat or recreational
vehicle.
12. Always use this fire pit in accordance with all
applicable local, state, and national codes. Contact
your local fire department for details.
13. Always check for local fire restrictions or bans before
use.
14. When using the fire pit, exercise the same precautions
you would with any open fire.
15. The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription
drugs may impair the consumer’s ability to operate
the fire pit safely.
16. The fire pit is designed for use with standard firewood
logs and may not function properly with other fuel
sources.
17. Do not store or use LP gas cylinders within 30 feet of
the fire pit while it is in operation.
18. Do not use this fire pit near automobiles, trucks, vans,
or recreational vehicles.
19. Do not use this fire pit under any overhead or near
any unprotected combustible constructions. Avoid
using under or near any overhanging trees or shrubs.
20. Do not wear flammable or loose clothing when
operating the fire pit.
21. Do not use the fire pit in windy conditions.
22. Keep all electrical cords away from the fire pit.
23. All surfaces of this fire pit are extremely hot when in
operation. To avoid burns and serious injury, do not
touch the fire pit until the fire is completely out and it
has completely cooled. Never touch the coals or ash
to see if they’re still warm.
24. Do not attempt to move or store this fire pit until all
fire, coals, and ashes are completely extinguised and
the unit has completely cooled.
25. Do not remove any coals or ash or clean the fire pit
until the coals and ash are completely extinguised
and the unit has completely cooled.
26. Do not lean over the fire pit when lighting or when it
is in use.
27. Avoid breathing smoke from the fire and avoid getting
smoke in your eyes.
28. The fire pit should be inspected and cleaned regularly
after each use.
29. After a period of non-use, check the fire pit for signs
of damage and creosote buildup. Do not operate until
necessary repairs and/or cleanup is done.
30. Do not use water to extinguish the fire in the firepit.
INTRODUCTION
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE CALL: 800-750-2723 EXT 5050
1. Slide the studs on the burner top into the slots in the
burner bottom.
2. After assembling all the burner pieces, place it into
the bottom of the firepit. Align the burner studs
with the holes in the bottom of the firepit. NOTE:
If a replacement Burner Kit (893653) is needed
please call customer service.
A Inside Bowl Diameter 17.3in
B Outside Bowl Diameter 19.1in
C Total Height 16.5in
D Inside Height 13.6in
E Outside Rim Diameter 21.0in
F Inside Rim Diameter 15.4in
G Rim Width 2.7in
USSPL21
A Inside Bowl Diameter 25.5in
B Outside Bowl Diameter 27.1in
C Total Height 16.5in
D Inside Height 13.5in
E Outside Rim Diameter 31.0in
F Inside Rim Diameter 22.0in
G Rim Width 4.5in
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
FUELING YOUR FIRE PIT
Theoperationofthiswood firepitinamannerinconsistent
with the owner’s manual will void your warranty. Waste
and other flammable materials should not be burned in
your fire pit. DO NOT BURN:
1. Garbage;
2. Lawn clippings or yard waste;
3. Materials containing rubber, including tires;
4. Materials containing plastic;
5. Waste petroleum products, paints or paint thinners,
or asphalt products;
6. Materials containing asbestos;
7. Construction or demolition debris;
8. Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood;
9. Manure or animal remains;
10. Saltwater 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, sawdust, wax, and similar substances to
start a fire in an aected wood heater.)
Burning these materials may result in the release of toxic
fumes or render the heater ineective and cause smoke.
USE SEASONED FIREWOOD
Deadwood lying on the forest floor should be considered
wet and requires full seasoning time. Standing deadwood
can usually be considered to be about 2/3 seasoned.
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 logs. 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 element but not the sides. A good
indicator of if the wood is ready to burn is to check the
piece ends. If cracks are 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. It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you use DRY
WOOD only in your fire pit. The wood should have dried
for 9 to 15 months, such that the moisture 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 overstressed; the vast majority
of the problems related to the operation of a fire pit is
caused by the fact that the wood used was too damp or
had dried in poor conditions. These problems can be:
• ignition problems
• low energy yield
• smoking
• incomplete log combustion
Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax
impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical
additives. Manufactured logs made of 100% compressed
sawdust can be burned, but be careful burning too much of
these logs at the same time. Start with one manufactured
log and see how the fire pit reacts. You can increase the
number of logs burned at a time.
CLEANING YOUR FIRE PIT
Once the fire has gone out and the pit has been given
sucient time to cool you may empty any ash. Empty as
much ash out of the fire pit as possible if rain is expected,
or before water is used to clean it. NOTE: Optional firepit
shovel available for purchase.
ASH DISPOSAL
CAUTIONS:
• ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN
AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE
FIREPIT.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-
fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a non-combustible floor or 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.
If you need to dispose of ashes without a metal
container then take these precautions: Empty ashes in
an area free of any combustibles then drown the ashes
with water. Next, mix the ashes and embers and scrape
all partially-burned sticks and logs to make sure all the
hot embers are o them. Stir the embers after they are
covered with water and make sure that everything is
wet. Feel for heat left in coals, embers, and any partially-
burned wood. Once you think you are done, take an
extra minute and add more water. Check the entire area
possible sparks or embers. If it is too hot to touch, it is too
hot to leave.
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