Ashley AW3200E-P 3,200 Sq. Ft. Large Pedestal Wood Stove Instruction Manual
- May 15, 2024
- Ashley
Table of Contents
- Ashley AW3200E-P 3,200 Sq. Ft. Large Pedestal Wood Stove
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- INTRODUCTION
- INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
- ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
- INSTALLATION
- CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE
- HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
- WIRING DIAGRAM
- REPAIR PARTS
- SERVICE RECORD
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Ashley AW3200E-P 3,200 Sq. Ft. Large Pedestal Wood Stove
Product Information
Specifications:
- Model Number: AW3200E-P
- Report Number: F20-586
- Certifications: Tested Per EPA Methods ALT-125, ASTM E2515, ASTM E3053, and CSA B415; Certified to UL 1482-2022, CAN/ULC S627:2023
- Installation: Approved for mobile home/transportable building installation
- Dimensions:
- Overall: 39″ (995 mm) Depth x 24″ (612 mm) Width x 32-1/2″ (826 mm) Height
- Combustion Chamber: 18-5/16″ x 22-1/4″ (466 mm x 565 mm)
- Door Opening: 14-9/16″ x 9-5/16″ (369 mm x 237 mm)
Product Usage Instructions
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Safety Guidelines:
Ensure proper installation to prevent house fires. Follow all local regulations and never leave the product unattended. Read the manual thoroughly. -
Installation:
Install the wood stove with the help of a qualified NFI installer. Ensure compliance with all manufacturer instructions and complete the commissioning checklist. -
Maintenance:
Regularly clean the stove and chimney to prevent hazards. Check the door gasket for wear and tear and replace if needed. Keep combustible materials away from the stove. -
Operation:
Only operate the product when attended. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines on loading wood and adjusting airflow. Monitor the temperature and ensure proper ventilation. -
Troubleshooting:
If you encounter any issues, refer to the troubleshooting section of the manual. Contact customer service for assistance if needed.
FAQ:
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Q: What should I do if I smell gas?
A: If you smell gas, immediately turn off the stove, evacuate the area, and contact your gas provider or emergency services. -
Q: How often should I clean the chimney?
A: The chimney should be cleaned at least once a year by a professional chimney sweep to prevent creosote buildup.
Report Number: F20-586
- Tested Per EPA Methods ALT-125, ASTM E2515, ASTM E3053 and CSA B415
- Certified to UL 1482-2022, CAN/ULC S627:2023 Approved for mobile home/transportable building installation
All Pictures In This Manual Are For Illustrative Purposes Only. Actual Product May Vary.
Save These Instructions In A Safe Place For Future Reference.
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. NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED.
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 Will Void Your Warranty!
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Certified to comply with 2020 particulate emissions standards.
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.
INTRODUCTION
The instructions about the installation of your wood stove comply with UL-1482 (R2015) and CAN/ULC S627:2023 standards. This manual describes the installation and operation of the Ashley, AW3200E wood heater. This heater meets the 2020 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s cordwood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2020. Under specific test conditions, this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 19,778 to 67,992 Btu/hr with 1.3 g/hr and 71% efficiency. Note: The BTU ratings mentioned above are based on the EPA test protocol under specific test conditions. Our advertised BTUs are based on the first hour of operation at a high burn rate burning cordwood.
Combustible: | Wood |
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Colors: | Black |
Flue Pipe Diameter: | 6” (153 mm) |
Flue Pipe Type: | Black or Blued Steel 2100°F (650°C) |
Minimum Chimney Height: | 12’ (3.7 m) |
Maximum Log Length: | 18” (458 mm) |
Electrical: | 120VAC, 0.55A, 60Hz |
Dimensions
| DEPTH| WIDTH| HEIGHT
Overall: Depth x Width x Height:| 39” (995 mm)| 24” (612 mm)| 32-1/2” (826 mm)
Combustion Chamber: Width x Depth:| 18-5/16” X 22-1/4” (466 mm X 565 mm)
Door Opening: Width x Height:| 14-3/4” 9-7/16” (375 mm X 241 mm)
Pyroceramic Glass Door: (Viewing) Width x Height:| 14-9/16” X 9-5/16” (369 mm
X 237 mm)
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, OR 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.
Note:
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For Customer Service, please call:
1-800-750-2723 Ext 5050 or; Text to 423-301-5624 or;
Email us at:
customerservice@usstove.com.
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Your Wood Stove should be installed by a qualified installer only. An NFI qualified Installer can be found at www.nficertified.org/public/find-an-nfi- pro/
CUSTOMER SERVICE
- 1-800-750-2723 ext 5050
- Text to 423-301-5624
- Email to: Customerservice@usstove.com.
COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST
- This Checklist is to be completed in full by the qualified person who installs this unit. Keep this page for future reference.
- Failure to install and commission according to the manufacturer’s instructions and complete this checklist will invalidate the warranty.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
COMMISSIONING
Home Owner:
RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Service Call: 800-750-2723 Ext 5050
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
The blower assembly must be disconnected from the source of the electrical
supply before attempting the installation. 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! Fix the assembly to the back of the
stove with the eight screws provided note: This bracket is included and is
required for the installation of the blower assembly.
ASH PAN
The ash pan is located below the firebox.
PEDESTAL BASE ASSEMBLY
- Assemble the pedestal base skirting. Attach two corner pieces (A) to the centre section (B) of skirting and secure with four (4) truss head screws.
- Attach the side skirting sections (C & D) to the corner pieces and secure with four (4) truss head screws.
- Slide the U-shaped skirting assembly around the pedestal base and secure it with two 1/4” long pan head sheet metal screws at the rear corners.
FIREBRICK CONFIGURATION
Replace the Firebrick as shown in the illustration.
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 OFFICIALS ABOUT PERMITS, RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION 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.
- THIS ROOM HEATER SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED IN A FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE
US Stove highly recommends your stove be installed by a qualified NFI (US) or WETT (Canada) technician. To find the nearest qualified installer, go to:
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. The wood stove must not be hooked
up to a hot air distribution system since an excessive accumulation of heat
may occur. 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.
FLOOR PROTECTOR
This heater must have a non-combustible floor protector with an R-value of at
least 1.2 installed beneath it if the floor is constructed of combustible
material. If a floor pad is used, it should be UL-listed or equal. The floor
protector should be large enough to extend under the stove and beyond each
side as indicated. If there is a horizontal run of the flue pipe, there needs
to be floor protection under it that extends two inches beyond either side of
the pipe.
Front | 18” | 458 mm |
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Back | 8” | 204 mm |
Sides | 8” | 204 mm |
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
It is of utmost importance that the clearances to combustible materials be
strictly adhered to during the installation of the stove.
- Do not place any combustible material within 4’ (1.2m) of the front of the unit.
- Floor-to-ceiling height must be at least 7’ (2.13m) in all cases.
- The clearance between the flue pipe and a wall is valid only for vertical walls and for vertical flue pipes.
- 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” (458 mm).
- To reduce flue clearances from combustible materials, contact your local safety department.
A | Backwall to Stove | 17” | 432 mm |
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B | Sidewall to Stove | 26” | 661 mm |
C | Sidewall to Flue | 35” | 889 mm |
D | Backwall to Flue | 19” | 483 mm |
E | Wall to corner (Angled Installation) | 18” | 458 mm |
F | Ceiling Height | 7’ | 2.13m |
OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR
Your wood stove is approved to be installed with an outside air intake (4FAK)
which is necessary for a mobile home/transportable building. This type of
installation is also required in air-tight houses and houses with negative
pressure problems. You can purchase this option through your heater dealer.
Make sure to specify the part number mentioned in this booklet. Installation
instructions are supplied with the air intake kit. Outside combustion air may
be required if
- Your stove does not draw steadily, smoke roll-out occurs, wood burns poorly, or back-drafts occur whether or not there is combustion present.
- Existing fuel-fired equipment in the house, such as fireplaces or other heating appliances, smells, does not operate properly, suffers smoke roll-out when opened, or back-drafts occur whether or not there is combustion present.
- Opening a window slightly on a calm (windless) day alleviates any of the above symptoms.
- The house is equipped with a well-sealed vapour barrier and tight-fitting windows and/or has any powered devices that exhaust house air.
- There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter.
- A ventilation system is installed in the house.
Slide the hose clamp over the aluminium flex pipe. Then slide the flex pipe over the air intake tube of the stove. Next, tighten the hose clamp over the end of the aluminium flex hose.
FOR USE IN MOBILE HOME/TRANSPORTABLE BUILDINGS
- WARNING! DO NOT INSTALL IT IN THE SLEEPING ROOM.
- CAUTION! THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME/TRANSPORTABLE BUILDING FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.
- INSTALL BY 24 CFR, PART 3280 (HUD).
- USE A FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEY THAT COMPLIES WITH UL 103 STANDARDS; THEREFORE IT MUST BE A TYPE HT (2100°F).
- USE A SPARK ARRESTER.
- THE STOVE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE MOBILE HOME/TRANSPORTABLE BUILDING.
SECURE APPLIANCE TO THE FLOOR
Use the designated holes to secure the unit to the floor.
In addition to the previously detailed installation requirements, the heater must be electrically grounded to the steel chassis of the mobile home/transportable building with 8 GA copper wire using a serrated or star washer to penetrate paint or protective coating to ensure grounding.
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (STOVE PIPE)
The 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 to ensure there will be no problem with the draft. The stovepipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel and have a minimum thickness of 0.021” or 0.53 mm. It is strictly forbidden to use galvanized steel. The smoke pipe should be assembled to promote the male section (crimped end) of the pipe to be faced down. Attach each section to another with three metal screws spaced an equal distance apart. 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. To ensure a good draft, the total length of the coupling pipe should never exceed 8’ to 10’ (2.4m to 3.04m). Except for cases of vertical installation, in a 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-degree elbows in the smoke exhaust system. The installation of a “barometric draft stabilizer” (fireplace register) on a smoke exhaust system is prohibited. Furthermore, the installation of a draft damper is not recommended. With a controlled combustion wood stove, the draft is regulated upon intake of the combustion air in the stove and not at the exhaust.
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT
The draft is a force that 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. An inadequate draft may cause
back-puffing into the room and “plugging” of the chimney. An inadequate draft
will cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room through the appliance and
chimney connector joints. An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature
indicates an excessive draft.
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 CAN/ULC S629 standards; therefore it must be a Type HT (2100°F). It must be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Take into account the chimney’s location to ensure 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 must 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 that is too small may cause draft problems, while a large flue favours rapid cooling of the gas, hence the build-up of creosote and the risk of chimney fires. Note that it is the chimney and not the stove that creates the draft effect; your stove’s performance is directly dependent on an adequate draft from your chimney. Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance. The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney:
- It must rise above the roof at least 3’ (0.9m) from the uppermost point of contact.
- 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).
- The 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 that circulates will cool more slowly, thus reducing the build-up of creosote and the risk of chimney fires.
- The draft caused by the tendency for hot air to rise will be increased with an interior chimney.
- Using a fire screen at the extremity of the chimney requires regular inspection to ensure that it is not obstructed thus blocking the draft, and it should be cleaned when used regularly.
FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEY
When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation
instructions must be followed. You must also purchase (from the same
manufacturer) and install the ceiling support package or wall pass-through and
“T” section package, firestops (where needed), insulation shield, roof
flashing, chimney cap, etc. Maintain proper clearance of the structure as
recommended by the manufacturer. The chimney must be the required height above
the roof or other obstructions for safety and proper draft operation.
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. Be sure to 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.
COMBUSTIBLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PASS-THROUGHS
METHOD A
12” (304.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Using a minimum thickness
of 3.5” (89 mm) brick and a 5/8” (15.9 mm) minimum wall thickness clay liner,
construct a wall pass-through. The clay liner must conform to ASTM C315
(Standard Specification for Clay Fire Linings) or its equivalent. Keep a
minimum of 12” (304.8 mm) of brick masonry between the clay liner and wall
combustibles. The clay liner shall run from the brick masonry outer surface to
the inner surface of the chimney flue liner but not past the inner surface.
Firmly grout or cement the clay liner in place to the chimney flue liner.
METHOD B
9” (228.6 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Using a 6” (152.4 mm)
inside diameter, listed, factory-built Solid-Pak chimney section with
insulation of 1” (25.4 mm) or more, build a wall pass-through with a minimum
9” (228.6 mm) air space between the outer wall of the chimney length and wall
combustibles. Use sheet metal supports fastened securely to wall surfaces on
all sides, to maintain the 9” (228.6 mm) air space. When fastening supports to
chimney length, do not penetrate the chimney liner (the inside wall of the
Solid-Pak chimney). The inner end of the Solid-Pak chimney section shall be
flush with the inside of the masonry chimney flue, and sealed with a non-water
soluble refractory cement. Use this cement to also seal the brick masonry
penetration.
METHOD C
6” (152.4 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Starting with a minimum 24
gage (.024” [.61 mm]) 6” (152.4 mm) metal chimney connector, and a minimum 24
gage ventilated wall thimble which has two air channels of 1” (25.4 mm) each,
construct a wall pass-through. There shall be a minimum 6” (152.4 mm)
separation area containing fiberglass insulation, from the outer surface of
the wall thimble to wall combustibles. Support the wall thimble, and cover its
opening with a 24-gage minimum sheet metal support. Maintain the 6” (152.4 mm)
space. There should also be a support sized to fit and hold the metal chimney
connector. See that the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces on all
sides. Make sure the fasteners used to secure the metal chimney connector do
not penetrate the chimney flue liner.
METHOD D
2” (50.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Start with a solid-pak
listed factory-built chimney section at least 12” (304 mm) long, with
insulation of 1” (25.4 mm) or more, and an inside diameter of 8” (2 inches [51
mm] larger than the 6” [152.4 mm] chimney connector). Use this as a pass-
through for a minimum 24-gauge single wall steel chimney connector. Keep
solid-pak section concentric with and spaced 1” (25.4 mm) of the chimney
connector by way of sheet metal support plates at both ends of the chimney
section. Cover opening with and support chimney section on both sides with 24
gauge minimum sheet metal supports. See that the supports are fastened
securely to wall surfaces on all sides. Make sure the fasteners used to secure
the chimney flue line do not penetrate the inner liner.
NOTES:
- Connectors to a masonry chimney, excepting method B, shall extend in one continuous section through the wall pass-through system and the chimney wall, to but not past the inner flue liner face.
- A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space, or a floor, or ceiling.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- NEVER OVERFIRE THIS APPLIANCE BY BUILDING EXCESSIVELY HOT FIRES AS A HOUSE/BUILDING FIRE MAY RESULT. YOU ARE OVERFIRING THE APPLIANCE IF IT BEGINS TO GLOW OR TURN RED.
- NEVER BUILD EXCESSIVELY LARGE FIRES IN THIS TYPE OF APPLIANCE AS DAMAGE TO THE FIREBOX OR SMOKE LEAKAGE MAY RESULT.
- DO NOT BUILD FIRE TOO CLOSE TO THE GLASS.
- HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH THE APPLIANCE UNTIL IT HAS COOLED.
- PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR FOR COMBUSTION TO THE ROOM WHERE THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED.
- INSPECT CHIMNEY LINER EVERY 60 DAYS. REPLACE LINER IMMEDIATELY IF IT IS RUSTING OR LEAKING SMOKE INTO THE ROOM.
- ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT RATES THAT EXCEED HEATER DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEATER.
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD
- NEVER USE CHEMICALS, GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THE APPLIANCE.
- KEEP FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ESPECIALLY GASOLINE, OUT OF THE VICINITY OF THE APPLIANCE – WHETHER IN USE OR STORAGE.
CAUTIONS: HOUSE FIRE HAZARDS
- DO NOT STORE WOOD ON THE FLOOR PROTECTOR, UNDERNEATH STOVEPIPE(S) OR ANYWHERE WITHIN CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES SPECIFIED FOR THIS APPLIANCE.
- NEVER OPERATE WITH SECONDARY TUBES, FIBERBOARD, OR INSULATION REMOVED.
WOOD STOVE UTILIZATION
Your heating appliance was designed to burn well-seasoned natural wood only;
no other materials should be burned. Any type of well-seasoned natural wood
may be used in your stove, but specific varieties have better energy yields
than others. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when
burning air-dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or too green or
freshly cut hardwoods. The following resources can assist in learning the burn
characteristics of various species of wood: http://firewoodresource. com
/firewood-btu-ratings/; or https://forestry.usu. edu/forest-products/wood-
heating The operation of this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with the
owner’s manual will void your warranty and is also against federal
regulations. Waste and other flammable materials should not be burned in your
stove. DO NOT BURN:
- Garbage;
- Lawn clippings or yard waste;
- Materials containing rubber, including tyres;
- Materials containing plastic;
- Waste petroleum products, paints or paint thinners, or asphalt products;
- Materials containing asbestos;
- Construction or demolition debris;
- Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood;
- Manure or animal remains;
- Saltwater driftwood or other previously saltwater-saturated materials;
- Unseasoned wood; or
- 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 affected wood heater.
Burning these materials may result in the release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke. 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 elements but not the sides. A good indicator of whether the wood is ready to burn is to check the piece’s 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.
You must use DRY WOOD only in your wood stove. The wood should have dried for 9 to 15 months, such that the humidity 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 wood stove are caused by the fact that the wood used was too damp or had dried in poor conditions. These problems can be:
- ignition problems
- creosote build-up causing chimney fires
- low energy yield
- blackened windows
- incomplete log combustion
Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax-impregnated sawdust or logs with any chemical additives.
TESTING YOUR WOOD
- When the stove is thoroughly warmed, place one piece of split wood (about five inches in diameter) parallel to the door on the bed of red embers.
- Keep the air control fully open and close the door. If the wood ignites within 90 seconds from the time it was placed in the stove, your wood is correctly dried. If ignition takes longer, your wood is damp.
- If your wood hisses and water or vapour escapes at the ends of the piece, your wood is soaked or freshly cut (green). Do not use this wood in your stove. Large amounts of creosote could be deposited in your chimney, creating potential conditions for a chimney fire.
TAMPER WARNING
This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that must not be
altered. It is against federal regulations to alter this setting or otherwise
operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions
in this manual.
EFFICIENCIES
Efficiencies can be based on either the lower heating value (LHV) or the
higher heating value (HHV) of the fuel. The lower heating value is when the
water leaves the combustion process as a vapour, in the case of woodstoves the
moisture in the wood being burned leaves the stove as a vapour. The higher
heating value is when water leaves the combustion process completely
condensed. In the case of woodstoves, this would assume the exhaust gases are
at room temperature when leaving the system, and therefore calculations using
this heating value consider the heat going up the chimney as lost energy.
Therefore, the efficiency calculated using the lower heating value of wood
will be higher than the efficiency calculated using the higher heating value.
The best way to achieve optimum efficiencies is to learn the burn
characteristics of your appliance and burn well-seasoned wood. Higher burn
rates are not always the best heating burn rates; after a good fire is
established a lower burn rate may be a better option for efficient heating. A
lower burn rate slows the flow of usable heat out of the home through the
chimney, and it also consumes less wood.
NOTICE INITIAL BURNS TO CURE PAINT
BECAUSE OF HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES, THIS APPLIANCE IS COATED WITH A
SPECIAL TEMP PAINT WHICH REQUIRES A SERIES OF LOW TO MEDIUM BURNS TO FULLY
CURE FOR DURABILITY AND A LIFETIME OF SERVICE.
Proper curing of the high-temp paint requires a series of three initial burns. The appliance should be allowed to cool off between each burn. The first two burns should be small fires and low temperatures (250°F) for 20 minutes each. The third fire should be at a temperature of approximately 500°F for 20 minutes. Provide adequate cross-ventilation to clear any smoke or odour caused by initial firings.
Notice:
Use solid wood fuel only! Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids. Do not use
coal. This appliance is not designed to accommodate the airflow (draft)
required to properly burn coal or coal products. Do not elevate the fire using
grates or irons. Build the fire directly on the firebrick.
FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
This wood stove has been certified by the US EPA to meet strict 2020
guidelines. To ensure this unit produces the optimal minimum emissions only
well-seasoned cordwood must be burned (see the “Fuel Recommendations” section
of this manual). Burning unseasoned wet wood only hurts the efficiency of your
stove and leads to accelerated creosote buildup in your chimney. Be
considerate of the environment and only burn dry wood.
CAUTION:
DO NOT LEAVE THE APPLIANCE UNATTENDED THE WITH DOOR OPEN.
For a cold start-up, place 4 to 5 pieces of newspaper into the firebox. On top of the newspaper, lay 5 lbs of kindling in a random placement to ensure airflow through the kindling. On top of the kindling, place approximately 6.5 lbs of small pieces of cordwood. NOTE: Use smaller pieces of wood during start-up and a high burn rate to increase the stove temperature.
Push both air control slides to the fully open position. Light the newspaper and close the door. Once the kindling has burned down to a starter coal bed, load the unit with approximately 26 to 27 lbs of fuel for the first high-burn load.
After the first high burn load and the stove is well warmed up, adjust the unit as needed for a medium or low burn setting. For a medium burn, once the high-burn fuel load is burned down to an established coal bed, load the unit with 31 to 32 lbs of cordwood and keep the door slightly open for 2 minutes. After two minutes close the door. Keep the secondary airslide fully open for 10 minutes then close completely and set the primary airslide halfway closed. At the 15-minute point of loading your fuel, the primary air slide should be set at the medium setting which is about 1/2 inch open from the fully closed position.
For a low burn setting once the high burn (or medium) fuel load is burned down to an established coal bed, load the unit with 31 to 32 lbs of cordwood and leave the door open for two minutes. After two minutes close the door. Keep the secondary airslide fully open for 10 minutes then close completely and set the primary airslide halfway closed. At the 15-minute point of loading your fuel, the primary air slide should be set at the low setting which is pulling the air slide completely out toward you. NOTE: Do not close the air too quickly. Closing the air too quickly will cause the unit to smoke.
WARNINGS:
THE INSTALLATION OF A LOG CRADLE OR GRATES IS NOT RECOMMENDED IN YOUR WOOD
STOVE. BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON FIREBRICK.
WARNINGS:
- NEVER OVERFIRE YOUR STOVE. IF ANY PART OF THE STOVE STARTS TO GLOW RED, OVERFIRING IS HAPPENING. READJUST THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL AT A LOWER SETTING.
- NEVER PUT WOOD ABOVE THE FIREBRICK LINING OF THE FIREBOX.
- ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT RATES THAT EXCEED HEATER DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEATER.
SMOKE & CO MONITORS
The amount of visible smoke being produced can be an effective method of
determining how efficiently the combustion process is taking place in the
given settings. Visible smoke consists of unburned fuel and moisture leaving
your stove. Learn to adjust the air settings of your specific unit to produce
the smallest amount of visible smoke. Wood that has not been seasoned properly
and has a high wood moisture content will produce excess visible smoke and
burn poorly.
AIR TUBES
The air tubes assembled in this unit are designed to provide an accurate mix
of secondary air to ensure the highest efficiency. Any damage or deterioration
of these tubes may reduce the efficiency of combustion. The air tubes are held
in position by screws or snap pins. Locate these to either side of the tube
and remove them to allow the tube to be removed and replaced.
BLOWER OPERATION
The variable-speed blower circulates air warmed by the firebox into the living
area to distribute the heat more evenly. The blower control knob is located on
the side of the blower housing. Turn the knob clockwise to turn the blower on.
The speed is controlled by turning the knob clockwise for slower speeds and
counter-clockwise for faster speeds. To turn the blower off, turn the speed
control knob fully counter-clockwise. It is recommended to turn the blower off
when the unit is not in operation. The blower should be removed at the
beginning of every “burn” season and air-blown clean, removing any dust or
build-up.
CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE
NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED
CAUTION:
SLOW-BURNING FIRES FOR EXTENDED USE OR BURNING GREEN WOOD MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE
CREOSOTE BUILD-UP. IGNITION OF CREOSOTE OR OVERFIRING COULD CAUSE A CHIMNEY
FIRE. CHIMNEY FIRES BURN EXTREMELY HOT AND MAY IGNITE SURROUNDING COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS. IN CASE OF A CHIMNEY FIRE, CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY!
CAUTION:
DO NOT OVERFIRE APPLIANCE. YOU ARE OVERFIRING IF ANY PART OF THE APPLIANCE
GLOWS RED. CLOSE THE DOOR AND SHUT THE DAMPER IMMEDIATELY TO REDUCE THE AIR
SUPPLY AND SLOW DOWN THE FIRE.
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapours, which
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapours condense
in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote
makes an extremely high-temper fire. The chimney connector and chimney should
be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to
determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated (3
mm or more), it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. We
strongly recommend that you install a magnetic thermometer on your smoke
exhaust pipe, approximately 18” above the stove. This thermometer will
indicate the temperature of your gas exhaust fumes within the smoke exhaust
system. The ideal temperature for these gases is somewhere between 275°F and
500°F. Below these temperatures, the build-up of creosote is promoted. Above
500°F, heat is wasted since a too large quantity is lost into the atmosphere.
TO PREVENT CREOSOTE BUILD-UP
- Always burn dry wood. This allows clean burns and higher chimney temperatures, therefore less creosote deposit.
- Leave the air control fully open for about 5 min. every time you reload the stove to bring it back to proper operating temperatures. The secondary combustion can only take place if the firebox is hot enough.
- Always check for a creosote deposit once every two months and have your chimney cleaned at least once a year.
- If a chimney or creosote fire occurs, close all dampers immediately. Wait for the fire to go out and the heater to cool, then inspect the chimney for damage. If no damage results, perform a chimney cleaning to ensure no more creosote deposits remain in the chimney.
CAUTION:
A CHIMNEY FIRE MAY CAUSE IGNITION OF WALL STUDS OR RAFTERS WHICH WERE ASSUMED
TO BE A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE CHIMNEY. IF A CHIMNEY FIRE OCCURS, HAVE
YOUR CHIMNEY INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED EXPERT BEFORE USING AGAIN.
ASH REMOVAL & DISPOSAL
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your firebox or ash pan, and when the
fire has burned down and cooled, remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed
approximately 1 inch deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot
charcoal bed. 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.
CAUTIONS:
- ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.
- THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY.
- NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH TRAP OPEN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN OVERFIRING THE STOVE. DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
SMOKE & CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is
a poisonous gas when exposed to elevated concentrations for extended periods.
While the modern combustion systems in heaters drastically reduce the amount
of CO emitted out the chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or confined
areas can be dangerous. Make sure your stove gaskets and chimney joints are in
good working order and sealing properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is
recommended that you use both smoke and CO monitors in areas having the
potential to generate CO.
GLASS CARE
- Inspect and clean the glass regularly to detect any cracks. If you spot one, turn the stove off immediately. Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is broken.
- If the glass on your stove breaks, replace it only with the glass supplied by your heater dealer. Never substitute other materials for the glass.
- To replace the glass, remove the screws retaining the glass mouldings inside the door. Remove the mouldings and replace the damaged piece with a new one. Perform the procedure backward after replacing it. When replacing the glass, you should change the glass gasket to make sure you keep it sealed.
- Never wash the glass with a product that may scratch. Use a specialized product, available in the stores where wood stoves are sold. The glass should be washed only when cold.
GASKET CARE
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE THE STOVE WITHOUT A GASKET OR WITH A BROKEN ONE. DAMAGE TO THE
STOVE OR EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
This unit’s door uses a 3/4” diameter rope gasket. It is recommended that you change the door gasket (which makes your stove door airtight) once a year, to ensure good control over the combustion, maximum efficiency and security. To change the door gasket, simply remove the damaged one. Carefully clean the available gasket groove, apply a high-temperature silicone sold for this purpose, and install the new gasket. You may light up your stove again approximately 24 hours after having completed this operation.
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
For Parts Assistance Call: 800-750-2723 Ext 5051 or Email: parts@usstove.com.
The information in this owner’s manual is specific to your unit. When ordering replacement parts the information in this manual will help to ensure the correct items are ordered. Before contacting customer service write down the model number and the serial number of this unit. That information can be found on the certification label attached to the back of the unit. Other information that may be needed would be the part number and part description of the item(s) in question. Part numbers and descriptions can be found in the “Repair Parts” section of this manual. Once this information has been gathered you can contact customer service by phone at 1-800-750-2723 Ext 5051 or Email parts@usstove.com.
Model Information
Model Number|
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WIRING DIAGRAM
DANGER:
SHOCK HAZARD. DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSTALLATION AND WHENEVER
SERVICING THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY.
CAUTION:
MOVING PARTS CAN CAUSE INJURY. DO NOT OPERATE WITH COVER REMOVED.
NOTICE:
- DO NOT ALLOW POWER CORD TO TOUCH HOT SURFACES! KEEP THE POWER CORD AWAY FROM THE STOVE OR PIPE SURFACES.
- ANY REPLACEMENT WIRING MUST HAVE EQUIVALENT INSULATION AND TEMPERATURE RATING (105°C).
INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC FOR CANADIAN INSTALLATIONS
Do not obstruct the space under the heater and do not obstruct the
combustion air openings. Refer to the chimney manufacturer’s instructions for
disassembling the chimney for transportation of a transportable building.
The parts or materials to be employed for ember protectors and the minimum areas to be covered and their relation to the space heater, as well as the notice: “In Canada, to comply with CSA B365, Installation Code for Solid-Fuel- Burning Appliances and Equipment, any combustible covering beneath the appliance and/or within the area extending horizontally at least 450 mm (18 in) beyond the appliance on any side equipped with a door, and at least 200 mm (8 in) beyond the appliance on other sides, shall be protected by a continuous, durable, non-combustible pad that will provide ember protection. The 450 mm (18 in) ember protection required on any side with a door shall extend for the full width of the appliance plus the 200 mm (8 in) required on each side of the appliance without a door. Where an appliance is installed less than 200 mm (8 in) from a wall, the ember pad need only extend to the base of the wall. An ember pad shall not be placed on top of a carpet unless the pad is structurally supported to prevent displacement and distortion.
Note:
- Do not install the chimney directly at the outlet of the appliance. A chimney connector (flue pipe) is required.
- If this appliance is installed in a transportable building, removal of the chimney is required for transportation of the building.
- DO NOT INSTALL IN AN ALCOVE
- DO NOT INSTALL IN ANY FIREPLACE
REPAIR PARTS
Key | Part # | Description | Qty |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 892268 | Heat Shield (Left) | 1 |
2 | 892269 | Heat Shield (Rear) | 1 |
3 | 892267 | Heat Shield (Right) | 1 |
4 | 892278 | Top Trim | 1 |
5 | 892279 | Hearth Trim | 1 |
6 | 69912 | Ash Drawer | 1 |
7 | 26548 | Ash Drawer Support | 1 |
8 | 26541 | Left Side Skirt | 1 |
9 | 40597 | Skirt Corner | 2 |
--- | --- | --- | --- |
10 | 26546 | Front Skirt | 1 |
11 | 26553 | Right Side Skirt | 1 |
12 | 69911 | Pedestal | 1 |
13 | CB36 | Blower Assembly | 1 |
14 | 25598 | Blower Bracket | 1 |
To order parts:
- Call 1-800-750-2723 Ext 5051 or
- Email to: parts@usstove.com.
TO MAINTAIN A WARRANTY, COMPONENTS MUST BE REPLACED USING ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER PARTS PURCHASED THROUGH YOUR DEALER OR DIRECTLY FROM THE APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER. USE OF THIRD-PARTY COMPONENTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Key | Part # | Description | Qty |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 88194 | C-Cast Bottom | 2 |
2 | 892280 | Notched Firebrick | 2 |
3 | 891414 | Half Firebrick | 3 |
4 | 89066 | Firebrick (4-1/2 X 9) | 20 |
5 | 892281 | 1.5” Firebrick | 2 |
6 | 40595 | Half Brick Ash Plug | 1 |
7 | 26535 | Retainer Clip | 6 |
8 | 86698 | Tube(1), Secondary Air Tube (4mm) | 1 |
9 | 86699 | Tube(2,3), Secondary Air Tube (3mm) | 2 |
10 | 86700 | Tube(4), Secondary Air Tube (2.5mm) | 1 |
11 | 86701 | Tube(5), Secondary Air Tube (2.0mm) | 1 |
12 | 86702 | Tube(6), Secondary Air (No Holes) | 1 |
13 | 88192 | Ceramic Fiber Board Top | 2 |
14 | 88193 | Kao Wool | 1 |
To order parts:
- Call 1-800-750-2723 Ext 5051 or
- Email to: parts@usstove.com.
Key | Part # | Description | Qty |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 891135 | Spring Handle | 1 |
2 | 892266 | Handle Assembly | 1 |
3 | 40596 | Ponderosa Cast Door | 1 |
4 | 88082 | Rope Gasket 3/4” | 3.5 ft |
5 | 892270 | Glass, Chamber Door | 1 |
6 | 26533 | Lg-Cut, Glass Retainer | 1 |
7 | 26534 | Glass Retainer | 4 |
8 | 26536 | Glass Retainer Lg | 1 |
9 | 83922 | Pin w/Cotter, Hinge | 2 |
To order parts:
- Call 1-800-750-2723 Ext 5051 or
- Email to: parts@usstove.com.
TO MAINTAIN A WARRANTY, COMPONENTS MUST BE REPLACED USING ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER PARTS PURCHASED THROUGH YOUR DEALER OR DIRECTLY FROM THE APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER. USE OF THIRD-PARTY COMPONENTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
SERVICE RECORD
It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed.
SERVICE PROVIDER
Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have
carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.
Always use the manufacturer’s specified spare part when replacement is
necessary.
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References
- WETT - Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc
- FIND AN NFI PRO – National Fireplace Institute (NFI)
- P65warnings.ca.gov
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