United States Stove CCS14 User manual

Models: CCS14 / CCS18
CAMP STOVE ONLY
WARNING: Failure to follow the instructions in this
manual could result in damage, injury, or death. Read
all instructions before using this stove.
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
This unit is not a certied residential wood heater.
For portable and temporary use only.
CAUTION:
Please read this entire manual before installation and
use of this wood fuel burning appliance. Keep children,
furniture, xtures and all combustibles away from any
heating appliance.
THIS WOOD HEATER NEEDS PERIODIC INSPECTION AND REPAIR
FOR PROPER OPERATION. CONSULT THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION. IT IS AGAINST FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TO OPERATE THIS WOOD HEATER IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT
WITH THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
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
Ce produit peut vous exposer à des produits chimiques, y compris le
monoxyde de carbone, qui est connu dans l'État de Californie pour causer
le cancer, des malformations congénitales et / ou d'autres problèmes de
reproduction. Pour plus d'informations, visitez www.P65warnings.ca.gov
United States Stove Company
227 Industrial Park Road
South Pittsburg, TN 37380 853157B-1005i
CAUTION:
• Keep children away.
• Supervise children in the same vicinity as this appliance.
• Alert children and adults to the hazards of high temperatures.
• Do NOT operate with protective barriers open or removed.
• Hot while in operation! Keep clothing, furniture and other combustibles away. Contact may cause skin burns!
• Do NOT over re your unit.
• NEVER allow your stove to get so hot that your stovepipe becomes red. Reduce airow on your door air intake to
reduce the heat.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations.
• Consult local building, re ofcials or authorities having jurisdiction.

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WARNING:
• Keep all ame and heat sources away from tent fabric. Many tents are ame resistant; this does not mean they are re
proof. Do not insert the stove pipe directly through the fabric. A stove jack made specically for tents must be used.
• If a rain y is being used on the tent a rubber military style stove jack must be used in both the rain y and the tent.
• Only for use in tents made for stove usage (i.e. a canvas wall tent with a stove jack); not for use in nylon or other tents
not suited for stove use.
• Always leave a window cracked or door partly open when using this stove.
• NEVER place your stove on a tent oor or other ammable material.
• Stove sparks will burn holes in a re treated roof. A spark arrestor will help prevent most sparks from reaching your roof.
WARNING:
Stove sparks will burn holes in a re treated roof. A spark
arrestor will prevent most sparks from reaching your roof. The
use of a rain y with properly tted stove jack will also help
prevent damage to your tent.
WARNING:
Never allow your stove to get so hot that your stove or
stovepipe becomes red. A red hot stove will cause the
metal to warp. Reduce airow on your door air intake to
reduce the stove temperature.
WARNING:
Tent wood stoves are designed for use in tents and outside
only. Do not use stove in a cabin, home, workshop, etc.
Insure you have reproof material underneath the stove
and have proper heat standoff distance from walls. DANGER:
Always leave a window cracked or door partly opened
when using this stove. A minimum opening of 20 square
inches is required for adequate ventilation.
WARNING:
NEVER put your stove on a tent oor or other ammable
material.
WARNING:
NEVER USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START A FIRE IN YOUR
STOVE.
OPTIONAL KIT
The CCSPK kit contains six (6) chimney pipes. This stove can be used without the
additional chimney pipes; however, for use of this appliance in a tent the CCSPK
kit is required.
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ASSEMBLY
Always ensure your stove is on a level surface to
avoid any possible problems. Have a nonammable
area in front of your stove in case sparks or wood
falls out of your stove when you open the door.
1. Remove all components from the inside of the
re box.
2. Turn the stove upside down and install the
legs. Tighten the threaded knob on each leg
to hold in place.
3. Stand the stove upright on its legs. The
legs may be adjusted to level the stove or
compensate for uneven ground.
4. Attach the two wire shelves to the sides of the
re box by inserting the ends of the shelf into
the tubes on either side of the stove.

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Always use the included spark arrester. When properly used this device reduces the amount of sparks coming
out of the stove pipe. Check spark arrestor daily to insure there is no buildup of creosote blocking the smoke from
going through the spark arrestor. The spark arrestor must be cleaned every 2-3 days to prevent clogging and
reduce the risk of a chimney re. Stove sparks will burn holes in a re treated roof. Stove sparks will burn holes in a
re treated roof. A spark arrestor will prevent most sparks from reaching your roof. The use of a rain y with properly
tted stove jack will also help prevent damage to your tent. To reduce smoke in your tent always open the stove
door slowly with the damper wide open. If you open the stove door quickly the smoke is drawn into the tent. The
more you damper the stove pipe down or/and reduce the air intake on the stove door the more creosote build up
you will have in the stove pipe and spark arrestor. If you get too much creosote in the stove pipe you can possibly
have a re in your stove pipe. When breaking camp, remove the creosote in your stove pipe by gently banging
the stove pipes together to loosen the creosote. It is normal to periodically clean the spark arrestor every 2-3 days. To reduce
smoke in your tent always open the stove door slowly with the damper wide open. If you open the stove door quickly the
smoke is drawn into the tent.
WOOD FOR STOVES
Dry hardwoods burn the most efciently and provide the most heat. If you use soft woods you will have to cut much more
rewood and you will have more creosote buildup.
CAMPING IN WINDY CONDITIONS
If using the stove in windy conditions, secure all sections of stove pipe at the joints and where the pipe attaches to the stove
with pipe clamps (not included). Windy conditions will cause the stove pipe to loosen when the tent roof billows in the wind.
Also stake down the front and back of your tent with the grommet on each end of your ridge to reduce movement of the
tent.
5. Installing the chimney pipe - Install the spark arrestor over the top of one of the
pipes. Secure the spark arrestor to the pipe by tightening down the #10AB X 1/2
screw. Then install this pipe into the wide end of the next and so on until all six
pipes are assembled together. If using the stove in windy conditions pipe clamps
should be used to secure the pipes together (pipe clamps not included). Once
the chimney is assembled lift the chimney up through the stove jack in the tent
and then install into the top of the stove. Note: Depending on stove jack size some
chimney sections may need to be installed down through the stove jack from the
outside of the tent.
CURING THE PAINT
Set your new stove up in your backyard or driveway and burn wood in the stove for 1-2 hour to cure the paint.
The damper makes your stove 10-15% more efcient reducing the amount of wood you have to cut by 10-15%.
WARNING: Before using the stove the rst time the paint must be properly cured.
WARNING: The stove pipe should extend a minimum of 6” above the ridge of the tent. This allows sparks to blow
away from the tent roof reducing the possibility of spark holes being burnt in the roof.
WARNING: Keep all combustible materials a minimum of 3 feet away from the stove. This prevents any ammables
from catching re due to the stove heat, prevents sparks from popping through the air intake openings and
catching ammables on re and also in case sparks pop out when you open the stove door.
WARNING: Keep the rebox portion of the stove a minimum of 36” (914 mm) away from the walls of the tent.
CLEARANCES
The stove must be placed on a non-combustible surface. The following minimum requirements must apply:
Floor Protection Clearances
USA Front Sides Rear Thickness
16” 6” 6” 1/64”
CANADA 18” (460 mm) 8” (200 mm) 8” (200 mm) Steel Plate 1/64” (0.38 mm)
Clearances to Combustible Materials
Back Wall Side Wall Corners Height*
36” (914 mm) 36” (914 mm) 36” (914 mm) 60” (1524 mm)
*Height, from top of the stove to the ceiling
Verify the clearance between your pipe and the surrounding combustibles.

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NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter uid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a re in
this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while in use. Additionally, never apply re-starter to hot embers in
the stove. Do not use chemicals or uids to start the re. Do not burn ammable uids such as gasoline, NAPHTHA or engine oil.
Adhere to all clearances to combustible material, as well as oor protection requirements, mentioned in this manual. Do
NOT store fuel closer than specied clearances to combustibles or within the space needed for loading the stove and ash
removal. This unit was designed for operation only with the loading door closed and tightly latched. Operating this unit with
the loading door latched loosely or open will allow excessive combustion air to reach the re and will result in dangerously
high temperatures. High unit temperatures can damage the unit, void the warranty or ignite creosote deposited in the ue
system by previous, slow burning res.
STARTING YOUR FIRE
• Be sure the air intake control on the door is fully open.
• Place several sheets of rumpled paper in the center of the rebox, then place approximately 8 to 10 small pieces of
dry kindling over the top of the paper, forming a “tee-pee” shape. If you place any heating wood in the rebox at this
time, choose very small pieces. You may also choose solid “re-starters” to help start your re. Remember, NO ammable
liquids such as lighter uid or gas may be used!
• To avoid back draft from cold air outside the structure, you should warm the chimney prior to igniting the wood in the
rebox. Twist a few sheets of paper into a torch shape, then light it and hold it as close as possible to the entry of the ue,
inside the combustion chamber, to warm the chimney. USE CAUTION so that you do not burn yourself. Once an updraft
into the ue is initiated, you may light your stove by lighting the paper and kindling tee-pee that is inside the rebox.
• Leave the stove door slightly opened for 5-10 minutes, or until good combustion is achieved.
• DO NOT leave the re while the door is opened. At this time you may close the door and progressively adjust the air
control to achieve the preferred intensity of the re.
• Once you have a bed of embers, reload the unit with larger wood. For safety and best performance, you should keep
your wood load no higher than 6 inches.
• Use the circular draft control on the stove door to regulate the intake air for your re. We recommend installing a
magnetic thermometer on your stove pipe, approximately 18” (46 cm) above the stove’s surface. The ideal temperature
of the ue pipe is between 250° F and 500° F (121° C - 260° C). Below this range can encourage creosote buildup, and
above this range can waste heat and potentially lead to over-ring.
ASH REMOVAL
Inspect the rebox daily for ash accumulation. Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight tting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible oor or the ground, 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 been thoroughly cooled. Remember to store the stove with ashes cleaned from the
rebox, or premature rust and degradation of the rebox will occur. A small open container of a desiccant (i.e. cat litter) in
the stove can help prevent corrosion when the stove is not being used; be certain to remove it before transporting the stove
or building a re. Never store your stove with ash in the rebox. The ash will draw moisture and your stove will rust.
Inspect the ue system to be sure it is properly intact. Inspect the pipe and spark arrestor, rain cap, etc. for creosote buildup,
and clean if necessary. Visually inspect any other parts (including accessories, options, etc.) for proper function.
CAUTION:
Remember that wood combustion consumes ambient oxygen; as mentioned previously, be sure to always have some sort
of an outside air intake such as a cracked door or opened window.
CAUTION:
Be sure to check the spark arrestor daily and clean as necessary, as a clogged spark arrestor can cause smoke to spill out
of the stove door or could even cause a re in the stove pipe.
CAUTION:
The more you use the door draft to reduce air ow and/or use soft or moist wood, the more creosote buildup you will experience
in the stove pipe and spark arrestor. Be sure to check your stove pipe and the spark arrestor regularly for creosote, and clean
as necessary. DRY hardwoods burn the most efciently and provide the most heat.

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The operation of this unit in a manner inconsistent with the owner’s manual will void the warranty and is also against
federal regulations. United States Stove Company warrants this product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship, to the original retail purchaser only, for the time period identied below, measured from the date
of the initial purchase as evidenced on an invoice, canceled check, sales receipt, etc., to receipt of a claim by
United States Stove Company (“USSC”) or an authorized dealer, as follows:
TIME PERIOD
Firebox / Heat Exchanger.............................................................................................................. One Year
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
• This warranty only covers USSC appliances that are purchased through an USSC authorized retailer, dealer or
distributor.
• This warranty is only valid while the USSC appliance remains at the site of original installation. This warranty
does not apply to products purchased for rental use.
CLAIM PROCEDURE
Contact United States Stove Company for warranty service. You will be asked to provide detailed descriptions
and pertinent data, including proof of purchase which will be returned upon request. Providing the unit has been
installed and used in accordance with the Owners Manual supplied with the unit and the issue does not fall under
a situation of exclusion, United States Stove Company will either:
• Replace the defective part free of charge. Parts and/or service replacements made under the terms of this
warranty are warranted only for the remaining period of the original unit warranty.
• Replace the unit free of charge. Should the unit be replaced by United States Stove Company “free of
charge”, all further warranty obligations are thereby met.
• Where the defect is of a cosmetic (non-functional) nature, United States Stove Company will bear reasonable
expense to repair the unit, including such items as welding, painting, and incidental labor. A “reasonable
expense” is dened by terms of this warranty as $30.00/hour with full refund for any purchase of parts.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover the following:
• Damage to or changes in surface nishes as a result of normal use. As a heating appliance, some changes in
color or interior and exterior surface nishes may occur. This is not a aw and is not covered under warranty.
• Damage to printed, plated, or enameled surfaces caused by ngerprints, accidents, misuse, scratches,
melted items, or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive
cleaners or polishes.
• Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period. These
parts include: paint and brick.
• Minor expansion, contraction, or movement of certain parts causing noise. These conditions are normal and
complaints related to this noise are not covered by this warranty.
• Damages resulting from: (1) failure to install, operate, or maintain the appliance in accordance with
the installation instructions, operating instructions, and listing agent identication label furnished with the
appliance; (2) failure to install the appliance in accordance with local building codes and/or authorities
having jurisdiction; (3) shipping or improper handling; (4) improper operation, abuse, misuse, continued
operation with damaged, corroded or failed components, accident, alteration, or improperly/incorrectly
performed repairs; (5) environmental conditions, weather, inadequate ventilation. (6) use of fuels other
than those specied in the operating instructions; (7) installation or use of components not supplied with
appliance or any other components not expressly authorized and approved by USSC; (8) modication of the
appliance not expressly authorized and approved by USSC in writing.
• Non-USSC venting components, hearth components or other accessories used in conjunction with the appliance.
• USSC’s obligation under this warranty does not extend to the appliance’s capability to heat the desired
space. Information is provided to assist the consumer and the dealer in selecting the proper appliance
for the application. Consideration must be given to appliance location and conguration, environmental
conditions, insulation and air tightness of the structure.
Limited Warranty
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• Problems relating to smoking or creosote. Smoking is attributable to inadequate draft due to the design
or installation of the ue system or installation of the unit itself. Creosote formation is largely attributable to
improper operation of the unit and/or draft as mentioned above.
• Any cost associated with product removal and re-installation, travel, transportation, or shipping.
• Service calls to diagnose trouble (unless authorized in writing by the manufacturer).
THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF
• The appliance has been over-red or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, uorine, or
other damaging chemicals. Over-ring can be identied by, but not limited to, warped plates or tubes, rust
colored cast iron, bubbling, cracking and discoloration of steel or enamel nishes.
• The appliance is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation.
• There is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the
result of, but not limited to, improper chimney or venting installation.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
The owner’s exclusive remedy and USSC’s sole obligation under this warranty, under any other warranty, express
or implied, or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, in USSC’s sole and
absolute discretion. In no event will USSC be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. THE LIMITED
WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN IS THE SOLE WARRANTY PROVIDED TO PURCHASER AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USSC MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES
WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, OTHER THAN (i) THE LIMITED WARRANTY
ABOVE, AND (ii) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPOSED BY APPLICABLE LAW WHICH CANNOT BE WAIVED OR
DISCLAIMED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED
AND EXCLUDED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. This Limited Warranty gives the
purchaser specic legal rights; a purchaser may have other rights depending upon where he or she resides. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, or state law may
affect the duration of limitations, so the above exclusion and limitations may not be applicable.
WARRANTOR
The warrantor of record is United States Stove Company, PO Box 151, 227 Industrial Park Road, South Pittsburg,
Tennessee 37380. Phone number: (800)-750-2723. Register your product on line at www.usstove.com. Save your
proof of purchase, as documented in a receipt or invoice, with your records for any claims.
IMPORTANT
We congratulate you on your selection of United States Stove Company and its products. As the oldest solid fuel
manufacturer in the United States (since 1869), the United States Stove Company is very proud of its products,
service, employees, and satised customers. We would like to hear from you if you are not satised with the manner
in which you have been handled by our distributor, dealer, representative, customer service department, parts
department, or sales department. Please reach out to us by using any of the contact information listed above.