United States Stove 58242 User manual

USSC 1

Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this appliance. Failure to follow

these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.

Contact your local building or re ofcials about restrictions and installation inspection

requirements in your area.

Save these instructions.



Owner’s Manual

UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY • 227 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD • SOUTH PITTSBURG, TENNESSEE 37380 • WWW.USSTOVE.COM

For Customer Service: PHONE: (800) 750-2723 FAX: (423) 837-2109 Email: [email protected]

Part No.: 851740 rev D

UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY

“Keeping North America Warm Since 1869”

Models: 5824

2 USSC

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................................................................................2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................................3

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................4

 HeatingSpecications .....................................................................................4

 Dimensions ......................................................................................................4

 ElectricalSpecications ...................................................................................4

 FuelConsiderations .........................................................................................4

 SafetyandEPACompliance ............................................................................ 4

INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................5

 InstallationOptions ..........................................................................................5

 FloorProtection ............................................................................................... 5

 Clearances ......................................................................................................6

 VentingRequirements ..................................................................................... 7

 MaximumVentingDistance ............................................................................. 7

 PelletVentType ...............................................................................................7

 PelletVentInstallation ..................................................................................... 7

 PelletVentTermination ....................................................................................7

 VentTerminationClearances ...........................................................................8

 ThroughtheWallInstallation ........................................................................... 9

 ThroughtheRoof/CeilingInstallation............................................................... 9

 OutsideAirSupply ......................................................................................... 10

 SpecialMobileHomeRequirements ............................................................. 10

UNDERSTANDING YOUR STOVE ........................................................................... 11

OPERATION ........................................................................................................12-13

 Start-UpProcedure ........................................................................................12

 ShutDownProcedure ....................................................................................12

 DailyOperation ..............................................................................................13

 SafetyandConvenienceFeatures ................................................................ 13

MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................13-14

 ExhaustSystem .............................................................................................13

 InteriorChambers ..........................................................................................14

 AshDisposal ..................................................................................................14

 CheckandCleantheHopper ........................................................................ 14

 MainDoorGaskets ........................................................................................14

 BlowerMotors ................................................................................................14

 PaintedSurfaces ........................................................................................... 14

 Glass ..............................................................................................................14

Fall Start-Up ...................................................................................................14

 SpringShutDown ..........................................................................................14

 YearlyServicing .............................................................................................14

TROUBLE SHOOTING .............................................................................................15

REPAIR PARTS DIAGRAM/LIST ........................................................................16-17

WIRING DIAGRAM ...................................................................................................18

Table of Contents

USSC 3

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT:Readthisentiremanualbeforeinstalling

and operating this product.  Failure to do so may

resultinpropertydamage,bodilyinjury,orevendeath.

Properinstallationofthisstoveiscrucialforsafeand

efcientoperation.

Install vent at clearances specified by the vent

manufacturer.

Donotconnectthepelletventtoaventservingany

otherapplianceorstove.

Do not install a ue damper in the exhaust venting

systemofthisunit.

Useofoutsideairisnotrequiredforthisunit.

Contact your local building officials to obtain a

permitandinformationonanyadditionalinstallation

restrictionsorinspectionrequirementsinyourarea.

Do not throw this manual away.  This manual has

important operating and maintenance instructions

thatyouwillneedatalatertime.Alwaysfollowthe

instructionsinthismanual.

This heater is designed and approved for premium

hardwoodpelletfuelonly.Anyothertypeoffuelburned

inthisheaterwillvoidthewarrantyandsafetylisting.

Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,

kerosene, charcoal lighter uid, or similar liquids to

startor’freshenup’areinthisstove.Keepallsuch

liquidswellawayfromthestovewhileitisinuse.

Aworkingsmokedetectormustbeinstalledinthesame

roomasthisproduct.

Donotunplugthestoveifyoususpectamalfunction.

Turn the stove OFF by pressing  and contact

yourdealer.

Yourstoverequiresperiodicmaintenanceandcleaning

(see”MAINTENANCE”).Failuretomaintainyourstove

mayleadtoimproperand/orunsafeoperation.

Disconnect the power cord before performing any

maintenance!NOTE:Pressing toswitchtheunit

”OFF”doesnotdisconnectallpowertotheelectrical

componentsofthestove.

Nevertrytorepairorreplaceanypartofthestoveun-

lessinstructionsfordoingsoaregiveninthismanual.

Allotherworkshouldbedonebyatrainedtechnician.

Do not operate your stove with the viewing door

open.  The auger will not feed pellets under these

circumstancesandasafetyconcernmayarisefrom

sparksorfumesenteringtheroom.



Allow the stove to cool before performing any

maintenance or cleaning. Ashes must be disposed

inametalcontainerwithatightttinglid.Theclosed

container of ashes should be placed on a non-

combustiblesurfaceorontheground,wellawayfrom

allcombustiblematerials,pendingnaldisposal.

Theexhaustsystemshouldbecheckedmonthlyduring

theburningseasonforanybuild-upofsootorcreosote.

Donottouchthehotsurfacesofthestove.Educateall

childrenonthedangersofahigh-temperaturestove.

Youngchildrenshouldbesupervisedwhentheyare

inthesameroomasthestove.

Thehopperandstovetopwillbehotduringoperation;

therefore,youshouldalwaysusesometypeofhand

protectionwhenrefuelingyourstove.

A power surge protector is required.  This unit

mustbepluggedintoa110-120V,60Hzgrounded

electricaloutlet.Donotuseanadapterplugorsever

the grounding plug. Do not route the electrical cord

underneath, in front of, or over the heater.  Do not

routethecordinfoottrafcareasorpinchthecord

underfurniture.

Theheaterwillnotoperateduringapoweroutage.Ifa

poweroutagedoesoccur,checktheheaterforsmoke

spillageandopenawindowifanysmokespillsinto

theroom.

Theviewingdoormustbeclosedandsealedduring

operation.

Never block free airow through the open vents of

theunit.

Keepforeignobjectsoutofthehopper.

Themovingpartsofthisstovearepropelledbyhigh

torqueelectricmotors.Keepallbodypartsawayfrom

theaugerwhilethestoveispluggedintoanelectrical

outlet.Thesemovingpartsmaybegintomoveatany

timewhilethestoveispluggedin.

Donotplaceclothingorotherammableitemsonor

nearthisstove.

When installed in a mobile home, the stove must

begroundeddirectlytothesteelchassisandbolted

to the oor.  WARNING—THIS UNIT MUST NOT

BE INSTALLED IN THE BEDROOM (per HUD

requirements).  CAUTION—THE STRUCTURAL

INTEGRITYOFTHEMOBILEHOMEFLOOR,WALL,

ANDCEILING/ROOFMUSTBEMAINTAINED.

Thisapplianceisnotintendedforcommercialuse.



*Thisapplianceisafreestandingheater.Itisnotintendedtobeattachedtoanytypeofducting.Itisnotafurnace.

4 USSC

Specications

InputRating 38,500BTU/hr

HeatOutput

30,000BTU/hr.

Efciency 78%

Heating Capacity

850sq.ft.

Fuel Burn Rate

3.5lbs./hr.±5%

BurnTime(lowestsetting) 11-1/2hrs.±5%

HopperCapacity 40lbs.

Heating Specications

Height

33-1/2in.

Width

18-1/4in.

Depth

19-1/4in.

Dimensions

BTUoutputwillvarydependingonthequalityoffuel.UsePFIlistedfuelsforthebestresults.

Heatingcapacitywillvarydependingonoorplanlayoutofyourhome,degreeofinsulation,andtheoutsidetemperature.

Pelletsizemayeffecttheactualrateoffuelfeedandburntimes.Fuelfeedratesmayvarybyasmuchas20%.UsePFIlistedfuelforbestresults.

Electrical Rating

110-120volts,60HZ,4.5Amps

Watts(maximum)

520(approx.)

Electrical Specications

FUEL CONSIDERATIONS

YourPellet stove is designedtoburnpremiumhardwoodpelletsthatcomplywithAssociationofPelletFuelIndustries

standards.(Minimumof40lbsdensitypercubicft,1/4”to5/16”diameter,lengthnogreaterthan1.5”,notlessthan8,200

BTU/lb,moistureunder8%byweight,ashunder1%byweight,andsaltunder300partspermillion).Pelletsthatare

soft,thatcontainexcessiveamountsofloosesawdust,orthathavebeenorarewetwillresultinreducedperformance.

Duetothedifferentfueldensitiesandsizes,thefuelfeedratemayvary.Thismayrequireanadjustmenttotheslider

dampersettingortheaugerfeedtrimsettingonlow.

SAFETY AND EPA COMPLIANCE

YourPelletstove hasbeensafetytestedandlistedtoASTME1509,byOMNI-TestLaboratories,Inc.Portland,Oregon,

USA.ItisalsocertiedandtestedtoEPAPhaseIIrequirements.

USSC 5

INSTALLATION OPTIONS

Read this entire manual before you install and use your pellet stove. Failure to follow instructions may result

in property damage, bodily injury, or even death!

(See specic installation details for clearances and other installation requirements)

A Freestanding Unit—Placed on a non-combustible oor surface in compliance with clearance requirements for a

freestandingstoveinstallation.

AnAlcove Unit—Placedonanon-combustibleoorsurfaceincompliancewithclearancerequirementsforanalcove

installation.

YourForesterstovemaybeinstalledtocodeineitheraconventionalormobile home (seeSPECIALMOBILEHOME

REQUIREMENTS).

ItisrecommendedthatonlyaauthorizedtechnicianinstallyourForester stove,preferablyanNFIcertiedspecialist.



Installation

IMPROPER INSTALLATION: Themanufacturerwillnotbeheldresponsiblefordamagecausedbythemalfunc-

tionofastoveduetoimproperventingorinstallation.Call(800)750-2723and/orconsultaprofessionalinstaller

ifyouhaveanyquestions.

FLOOR PROTECTION

Thisunitmustbeinstalledonanon-combustibleoorsurface.Ifaoorpadisused,itshouldbeULlistedorequal.

Theoorpadornon-combustiblesurfaceshouldbelargeenoughtoextendaminimumof6-inchesinfront,6-incheson

eachside,and1-inchbehindthestove(seeFIGURE1).

Floorprotectionmustextendunderand2-inchestoeachsideofthechimneyteeforaninteriorverticalinstallation(see

FIGURE2).Onlyanelbowtypeconnectioncanbeusedforindoorinstallation.

YourForester stovewillneedaminimum28”x31”oorprotector.

AFloorProtectorof1inchthickisrecommendedforthisinstallation.

6 USSC

Installation

CLEARANCES

YourForesterstovehasbeentestedandlistedforinstallationinresidential,mobilehome,andalcoveapplicationsin

accordancewiththeclearancesgiveninFIGURES3-4andTABLE1.

NOTE: Distance “D” on the left-hand side of your Forester stove may need to be greater than the minimum

required clearance for suitable access to the control panel.

FIGURE 3

SIDEWALL/CORNER

MINIMUMCLEARANCES

FIGURE 4

MINIMUMALCOVECLEARANCES

PARALLEL A-Backwalltoheater 8.00”/203mm

 B-Backwalltoue 1.00”/25mm

 C-Sidewalltoue 7.50”/191mm

 D-Sidewalltoedgeofunit 4.00”/100mm

CORNER E-Adjacentwalltounit 2.00”/50mm

ALCOVE F-Alcovedepth 25.00”/635mm

 G-AlcoveHieght 47.00”/1194mm

 AlcoveWidth 26.50”/673mm

TABLE 1

MINIMUMCLEARANCES

(inches/mm)

USSC 7

Installation

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

Install vent at clearances specied by the vent manufacturer.

Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any other appliance or stove.

Do not install a ue damper in the exhaust venting system of this unit.

Thefollowinginstallationguidelinesmustbefollowedtoensureconformitywithboththesafetylistingofthisstoveand

tolocalbuildingcodes.



IMPORTANT! Thisunitisequippedwithanegativedraftsystemthatpullsairthroughtheburnpotand

pushestheexhaustoutofthedwelling.Ifthisunitisconnectedtoauesystemotherthanthewayexplained

inthismanual,itwillnotfunctionproperly.

MAXIMUM VENTING DISTANCE

InstallationMUSTincludeatleast3-feetofverticalpipeoutsidethehome.Thiswillcreatesomenaturaldrafttoreducethe

possibilityofsmokeorodorduringapplianceshutdownandkeepexhaustfromcausinganuisanceorhazardbyexposing

peopleorshrubstohightemperatures.Themaximumrecommendverticalventingheightis12-feetfor3-inchtype“PL”

vent.TotallengthofhorizontalventMUSTNOTexceed4-feet.Thiscouldcausebackpressure.Usenomorethan180

degreesofelbows(two90-degreeelbows,ortwo45-degreeandone90-degreeelbow,etc.)tomaintainadequatedraft.

PELLET VENT TYPE

AULlisted3-inchor4-inchtype“PL”pelletventexhaustsystemmustbeusedforinstallationandattachedtothepipe

connectorprovidedonthebackofthestove(usea3-inchto4-inchadapterfor4-inchpipe).Connectionatbackof

stovemustbesealedusingHi-TempRTV.Use4-inchventiftheventheightisover12-feetoriftheinstallationisover

2,500feetabovesealevel.

WerecommendtheuseofSimpsonDura-Vent

orMetal-Fab

pipe(ifyouuseotherpipe,consultyourlocalbuilding

codesand/orbuildinginspectors).DonotuseType-BGasVentpipeorgalvanizedpipewiththisunit.Thepelletvent

pipeisdesignedtodisassembleforcleaningandshouldbecheckedseveraltimesduringtheburningseason.Pellet

ventpipeisnotfurnishedwiththeunitandmustbepurchasedseparately.

PELLET VENT INSTALLATION

Theinstallationmustincludeaclean-outteetoenablecollectionofyashandtopermitperiodiccleaningoftheexhaust

system.90-degreeelbowsaccumulateyashandsoottherebyreducingexhaustowandperformanceofthestove.

Eachelboworteereducesdraftpotentialby30%to50%.

Alljointsintheventsystemmustbefastenedbyatleast3screws,andalljointsmustbesealedwithHi-TempRTV

siliconesealanttobeairtight.Theareawheretheventpipepenetratestotheexteriorofthehomemustbesealedwith

siliconeorothermeanstomaintainthevaporbarrierbetweentheexteriorandtheinteriorofthehome.

Ventsurfacescangethotenoughtocauseburnsiftouchedbychildren.Noncombustibleshieldingorguardsmaybe

required.

Onlyanelbowtypeconnectioncanbeusedforindoorinstallation.

PELLET VENT TERMINATION

Donotterminatetheventinanenclosedorsemi-enclosedarea,suchas;carport,garage,attic,crawlspace,undera

sundeckorporch,narrowwalkway,oranyotherlocationthatcanbuildupaconcentrationoffumes.

Theterminationmustexhaustabovetheoutsideairinletelevation.

Theterminationmustnotbelocatedwhereitwillbecomepluggedbysnoworothermaterials.

Do not terminate the venting into an existing steel or masonry chimney.

8 USSC

Installation

VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES:

A) Minimum4-footclearancebeloworbesideanydoororwindowthatopens.

B) Minimum1-footclearanceaboveanydoororwindowthatopens.

C) Minimum3-footclearancefromanyadjacentbuilding.

D) Minimum7-footclearancefromanygradewhenadjacenttopublicwalkways.

E) Minimum2-footclearanceaboveanygrass,plants,orothercombustiblematerials.

F) Minimum3-footclearancefromanforcedairintakeofanyappliance.

G)Minimum2-footclearancebelowevesoroverhang.

H) Minimum1-footclearancehorizontallyfromcombustiblewall.

I) Mustbeaminimumof36-inchesabovetheroofand24-inchesabovethehighestpointortheroofwithin10-feet.

FIGURE 5

VENTTERMINATIONCLEARANCES

USSC 9

THROUGH THE WALL INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDEDINSTALLATION)

Toventtheunitthroughthewall,connectthepipeadapter

totheexhaustmotoradapter.Iftheexhaustadapterisat

least18-inchesabovegroundlevel,astraightsectionof

pelletventpipecanbeusedthroughthewall.

YourForester dealershouldbeabletoprovideyouwith

a kit that will handle most of this installation, which will

includeawallthimblethatwillallowtheproperclearance

throughacombustiblewall.Onceoutsidethestructure,a

3-inchclearanceshouldbemaintainedfromtheoutside

wallandacleanoutteeshouldbeplacedonthepipewith

a90-degreeturnawayfrom the house. Atthis point, a

3-foot(minimum)sectionofpipeshouldbeaddedwitha

horizontalcap,whichwouldcompletetheinstallation(see

FIGURE6).

A support bracket should be placed just below the

terminationcaporoneevery4-feettomakethesystem

morestable.Ifyouliveinanareathathasheavysnowfall,

itisrecommendedthattheinstallationbetallerthan3-feet

to get above the snowdrift line. This same installation

canbeusedifyourstoveisbelowgroundlevelbysimply

addingtheclean-outsectionandverticalpipeinsideuntil

groundlevelisreached.Withthisinstallationyouhaveto

beawareofthesnowdriftline,deadgrass,andleaves.We

recommenda3-footminimumverticalriseontheinsideor

outsideofthehouse.

The“throughthewall”installationistheleastexpensiveandsimplestinstallation.Neverterminatetheendventundera

deck,inanalcove,underawindow,orbetweentwowindows.WerecommendSimpsonDura-Vent

orMetal-Fab

kits.

THROUGH THE ROOF/CEILING INSTALLATION

Whenventingthestovethroughtheceiling,thepipeisconnectedthesameasthroughthewall,excepttheclean-out

teeisalwaysontheinsideofthehouse,anda3-inchadapterisaddedbeforetheclean-outtee.

Youmustusetheproperceilingsupportangesandroofashing(suppliedbythepipemanufacturer;followthepipe

manufacturer’sdirections).Itisimportanttonotethatifyourverticalrunofpipeismorethan15-feet,thepelletventpipe

sizeshouldbeincreasedto4-inchesindiameter.

Donotexceedmorethan4-feetofpipeonahorizontalrunanduseasfewelbowsaspossible.Ifanoffsetisrequired,

itisbettertoinstall45-degreeelbowsratherthan90-degreeelbows.

Installation

FIGURE 6

TYPICALTHROUGHTHEWALLINSTALLATION

10 USSC

Installation

OUTSIDE AIR SUPPLY (optional,unlessinstallinginamobilehome)

Dependingonyourlocationandhomeconstruction,outsideairmaybenecessaryforoptimalperformance.

Metalpipe(solidorexible)mustbeusedfortheoutsideairinstallation.PVCpipeisNOTapprovedandshouldNEVER

beused.

Awindshieldovertheterminationoftheoutsideairpipeora90-degreeelboworbendawayfromtheprevailingwinds

MUSTbeusedwhenanoutsideairpipeisinstalledthroughthesideofabuilding.TheoutsideairterminationMUST

beatleast1-footawayfromtheexhaustsystemtermination.

TheoutsideairpipeonyourForester stoveis2”OD.Theoutsideairconnectingpipemustbeatleast2”ID.Theoutside

airconnectionusedMUSTNOTrestricttheamountofairavailabletoyourstove.Theoutsideairconnectingpipemust

beasshortandfreeofbendsaspossible,anditmusttover,notinside,theoutsideairconnectiontothestove.

NOTE:  Dimensions from the oor to your stoves

inlet/exhaust pipes are approximate and may vary

dependingonyourinstallation.

FIGURE 8

TYPICALFRESHAIRTERMINATION

FIGURE 7

EXHAUST/INLETLOCATIONS

SPECIAL MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS

WARNING! - DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM

CAUTION! - THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF

MUST BE MAINTAINED.

In addition to the previously detailed installation requirements, mobile home installations must meet the following

requirements:

Thestovemustbepermanentlyattachedtotheoor.

Thestovemustbeelectricallygroundedtothesteelchassisofthemobilehomewith8GAcopperwireusinga

serratedorstarwashertopenetratepaintorprotectivecoatingtoensuregrounding.

Ventmustbe3or4-inch“PL”Ventandmustextendaminimumor36-inchesabovetherooineofthemobilehome

andmustbeinstalledusingaULlistedceilingrestopandraincap.

Whenmovingyourmobilehome,allexteriorventingmustberemovedwhilethemobilehomeisbeingrelocated.

Afterrelocation,allventingmustbereinstalledandsecurelyfastened.

OutsideAirismandatoryformobilehomeinstallation.Seeyourdealerforpurchasing.

Checkwithyourlocalbuildingofcialsasothercodesmayapply.



•

USSC 11

How your stove works

YourForesterstoveutilizesaverticalaugerfuelfeedsystemthatisoperatedbyamicroprocessorcontrolleddigital

circuitboard.Thedigitalcircuitboardallowstheverticalaugerfuelfeedsystemtoruninatimer-based,non-continuous

cycle;thiscyclingallowstheaugertorunforapredeterminedperiodofseconds.Theaugerpushespelletsupachute

locatedinthehopperwhichinturnfallsthroughanotherchuteintotheburnpot.Yourstoveisequippedwithanautomatic

ignitionsystemthatshouldignitethefuelwithin3-5minutesfrompressingthe button.Aspelletsentertheburnpot

andignite,outsideairisdrawnacrossthefuelandheatedduringthecombustionprocesswhichisthenpulledthrough

theheatexchangerbytheexhaustmotorordraftfan.Asthestoveheatsup,roomairiscirculatedaroundtheheat

exchangerbymeansofaroomairblower,distributingwarmairintotheroom.

Theamountofheatproducedbythestoveisproportionaltotherateofthefuelthatisburned,andthisrateiscontrolled

bytheFuelControlbutton

Inordertomaintaincombustionofthefuelatadesiredrate,theairprovidedtothe

burnchamberbytheexhaustordraftfanmustbemaintainedprecisely.Toolittleairwillresultinaamethatisnon-

energeticorlazy.Ifthefuelcontinuestoowwithtoolittleairforlongenough,theburnpotwillllwithtoomuchfueland

therewillsmotherout.Tomuchairwillresultinaamethatisoveractiveoraggressive.Theameinthissituationis

typicallyveryblueatthebottomandresemblesablowtorch.Ifthissituationcontinues,thefuelintheburnpotwillbe

consumedandtherewillgoout.

Matchingtheamountofairrequiredforpropercombustiontothefuelrateistheprimaryobjectiveineffectivelyburning

pelletsofvariousbrandsandqualitiesinyourstove.Theairtofuelratiocanbeadjustedtoallowalmostanyfuelquality

toburneffectivelybyfollowingtheproceduresdetailedintheremainderofthismanual.

Becauseaforceddraftpressureisrequiredforthecombustionprocessinsideyourstove,itisextremelyimportantthat

theexhaustsystembeproperlyinstalledandmaintained.And,thatwhenoperatingyourstove,youmakesurethatthe

viewingdoorisproperlysealed.

Understanding your stove

FIGURE 9

DIGITALCONTROLPANEL

12 USSC

SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE

Pressthe buttononthecontrolpadtoputthestoveinshutdownmode.Oncethisisdone,theaugerwillstop

feedingpellets,butthedistributionblowerandexhaustblowerwillcontinuetooperate.Whentheinternaltemperature

oftheunitdropsbelowthefactorypresettemperature,thedistributionblowerandexhaustblowerwillceasetooperate

andtheunitwillbecompletelyshutdown.

Thehottertheunitisduringitsoperation,thelongeritwilltakeforthestovetocompletetheshutdowncycle.Ifthe

stovestaysonformorethan2hoursafterpressingthe buttonandyouaresurethatthereisout,thestovecan

beunpluggedfromtheoutlet.Afterapproximately10seconds,theunitcanbere-connectedtothepowersourceand

thecontrolboardwillbereset.

Operation

START-UP PROCEDURE

Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter uid, or similar liquids to start or

“freshen up” a re in this stove. Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while it is in use.

1.) Verifythatthehopperiscleanandfreeofforeignmatterincludingpelletnesanddust.

2.) Verifythatalloftherequiredexhaust/inletconnectionshavebeenmadeinaccordancewiththismanualandthatthe

stoveispluggedintoanoutlet(anoutletsurgeprotectorishighlyrecommended).

3.) Fillthehopperwithwoodpellets;donotallowanypartofthebagoranyotherforeignmaterialintothehopper,as

thismayjamtheauger.

4.) Ensurethatallpelletmatterisclearedfromthehopperseatingsurface.

5.) Closethehopperlid.The unit WILL NOT feed fuel with the hopper lid open.

6.) Makesurethattheviewingdoorissecurelyclosed(thesafetypressureswitchwillnotallowthestovetofeedfuelif

thereisnodraftpressureinsidethestove).

7.) Pressthe buttononthecontrolpadandthenselectthehighestheatrange bypressingthe button.

8.) Thestovewillbegintofeedfuelandtheauto-start ignitor willignitethefuelinapproximately3to5minutes.

When starting the unit for the rst time, the auger mechanism will not be primed with pellets. This will cause

the auto-start ignitor to time out and shut the unit down. Pressing the button again will restart the startup

sequence and the stove should ignite properly. However, on some occassions, this process may need to be

repeated until ignition depending on fuel size and quality.

Asanalternativemethodtotheinitialstartup,priortostep6above,youmayaddahandfulofpelletsoraddpelletsup

totheignitionportintheburnpot.Proceedtostep6thru8.Thepelletsshouldigniteandheaterbeginproperoperation.

Onceaconsistentamehasbeenestablished,youcanadjusttheheatrange onthecontrolpadtoyourdesired

setting,low,medium,orhigh.(Note:Thedistributionblowerwillnotfunctionuntiltheheatexchangerinthestove

reachesthefactorypresettemperature).



First Fire: Adjusttheheatrangetoamediumsettingandallowthestovetooperateinthismannerfor

approximatelythree(3)hours(ormoreifnecessary),allowingthestoveto“cureout”asthepaintandoils

fromthemanufacturingprocessburnoff.Werecommendthatyouopendoorsandwindowsinyourhome

duringthisprocess.Thenadjustheatrangetoyourdesiredsetting.

WARNING: Never shut down this unit by unplugging it from the power source.

USSC 13

Maintenance

Operation

DAILY OPERATION

 The hopper and stove top will be hot during operation; therefore, you should always use some type of hand

protection when refueling your stove.

 Never place your hand near the auger while the stove is in operation.

Intheeventofapower outage,thestoveWILLNOTfunction.Itisveryimportantthatunitbeventedproperly(with

outsideair),asthenaturaldraftisneededtoclearthesmokefromthestoveduringapoweroutage.IftheunitwasON

whenthepoweroutageoccurred,oneofthefollowingwilltakeplace:

1.) Ifthestoveisstillwarm,itwillresumefeedingfuelandcontinuetooperatenormally.Iftherehasgoneout,you

willhavetopressthe buttonandthenthe buttonagaintobeginanewstart-upsequence.

2.) Ifthestovehascooled-off,itwillresettoitsOFF condition.Atthispoint,youmaypressthe buttonandthe

unit willbeginanewstart-upsequence.

NOTE:Theunitwillalsoshutdownintheeventofanexhaustblowerfailure;ifthisisthecase,theunitwillnotre-start

andyoumustcontactCustomerServiceat(800)750-2723.

SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Yourstoveincludesanauto-start igniter asastandardfeature.Theuseofotherrestartermaterials(woodchips,

startergel,etc.)isnotnecessary.Bysimplypressingthe buttononthedigitalcontrolpanel,yourstovewillbegin

tofeedfuelandautomaticallystartwithin3to5minutes.

Forsafety,thisstove incorporatesasafety pressure switch thathelpsensurethateverythingisinproperworkingorder

beforefeedingfueltotheburnpot.Becausethestoveworksusinganinduceddraftpressure,thestovewillnotcontinue

tooperateiftheviewingdoorisleftopen;oriftheexhaustblowerfailsortheexhaustsystemisblocked.

Thetemperature limit control (Thermodisc)willpreventyourstovefromoperatingatabnormallyhightemperatures.

Shouldthestovetemperaturereachthefactorypre-setlimit,200°F(93°C),thetemperaturelimitcontrolwillautomatically

stoptheaugerfeedrateuntilthetemperaturereturnstoanormalcondition.

Failure to clean and maintain this unit as indicated can result in poor performance and safety hazards.

Unplug your stove’s electrical cord prior to removing the back panel or opening the exhaust system for any

inspection, cleaning, or maintenance work.

Never perform any inspections, cleaning, or maintenance on a hot stove.

Do not operate stove with broken glass , leakage of ue gas may result.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Thebyproductsofcombustioncontainsmallparticlesofyash.Flyashwillcollectintheexhaustventingsystemand

restricttheowofuegases.Incompletecombustion,suchasduringstartup,shutdown,orincorrectoperationofthe

stovewillleadtosootformationwhichwillcollectintheexhaustsystem.Therefore,itisimportantthattheexhaust

systembeinspected and cleaned at least monthly duringtheburningseason.

Checkthecleanoutteesperiodicallytodeterminetherequiredcleaningschedule.3or4-inchchimneybrushesare

availableforchimneycleaning.Iftheexhaustsystemoroutsideairpipeshavescreensonthem,frequentlycleanthe

screen.Apluggedscreenwillshutoffcombustionairandcausearetodieorburnpoorly.



14 USSC

INTERIOR CHAMBERS

Periodicallyremoveandcleantheburnpotandtheareainsidetheburnpothousing.Inparticularitisadvisabletoclean

outtheholesintheburnpottoremoveanybuildupthatmaypreventairfrommovingthroughtheburnpotfreely.

Ifavacuumisusedtocleanyourstove,wesuggestusingavacuumdesignedforashremoval.Someregularvacuum

cleaner(i.e.shopvacs)mayleakashintotheroom.

ASH DISPOSAL

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on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.

CHECK AND CLEAN THE HOPPER

Checkthehopperperiodicallytodetermineifthereisanysawdustorpelletsthatarestickingtothehoppersurface.

Cleanasneeded.

DOOR AND GLASS GASKETS

Inspectthemaindoorandglasswindowgasketsperiodically.Themaindoormayneedtoberemovedtohavefrayed,

broken,orcompactedgasketsreplacedbyyourauthorized“Forester”dealer.

BLOWER MOTORS

Cleantheairholesonthemotorsofboththeexhaustanddistributionblowersannually.Removetheexhaustblower

fromtheexhaustductandcleanouttheinternalfanbladesaspartofyourfallstart-up.

PAINTED SURFACES

Paintedsurfacesmaybewipeddownwithadampcloth.Ifscratchesappear,oryouwishtorenewyourpaint,contact

yourauthorized“Forester”dealertoobtainacanofsuitablehigh-temperaturepaint.

GLASS

Werecommendusingahighqualityglasscleaner.Shouldabuildupofcreosoteorcarbonaccumulate,youmaywish

touse000steelwoolandwatertocleantheglass.Intheeventyouneedtoreplacetheglass,onlyhightemperature

ceramicglassofthecorrectsizeandthicknessmaybeused.Contactyourauthorized“Forester”dealertoobtainthis

glass.

FALL START UP

Priortostartingtherstreoftheheatingseason,checktheoutsideareaaroundtheexhaustandairintakesystems

forobstructions.Cleanandremoveanyyashfromtheexhaustventingsystem.Cleananyscreensontheexhaust

systemandontheoutsideairintakepipe.Turnallofthecontrolsonandmakesurethattheyareworkingproperly.This

isalsoagoodtimetogivetheentirestoveagoodcleaningthroughout.

SPRING SHUTDOWN

Afterthelastburninthespring,removeanyremainingpelletsfromthehopperandtheaugerfeedsystem.Scoopout

thepelletsandthenruntheaugeruntilthehopperisemptyandpelletsstopowing(thiscanbedonebypressingthe

“ON” buttonwiththeviewingdoorclosed).Vacuumoutthehopper.Thoroughlycleantheburnpot,andrebox.Itmay

bedesirabletospraytheinsideofthecleanedhopperwithanaerosolsiliconesprayifyourstoveisinahighhumidity

area.Theexhaustsystemshouldbethoroughlycleaned.

YEARLY SERVICING

Ayearlyservicingandcleaningbyyourauthorized“Forester”dealerisrecommended.Afeemaybechargedforthis

service.

Maintenance

USSC 15

Trouble Shooting

Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance! NOTE: Pressing the OFF button does not

disconnect all power to the electrical components of the stove.

Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless instructions for doing so are given in this manual.

All other work should be done by a trained technician.



PROBLEM CAUSE:Lackofcombustionairintake.

Orange, lazy ame_excessive fuel build-up in

theburnpot

• Cleanouttheburnpot.

• Makesurethattheviewingdoorisclosedandsealedproperly.Ifnot,checkorreplace

doorgaskets.

• Checkthatalloutsideconnectionsareclearofanyobstructions.

• Checktheexhaustsystem;cleanasneeded.

PROBLEM CAUSE:Burnpotburnsoutoffuel

Firegoesoutorstoveshutsdown.

A.Threelightsarebrightandashing.

B.Threelightsarebrightbutnotashing

C.TheREDlightisbrightandashing,butthe

otherarenot.

D.Threelightsarenotbright.

A. Augersystemisjammedorthereisa“bridging”ofthefuelinthehopper,preventingfuel

fromowingintotheaugerfeedsystem.CheckthattheAugermotorisfunctioning.Check

wiringandtheaugertomotorconnection.

B. Hopperisempty,rellthehopper.

C.Thehightemperaturethermodischastripped. Check thewiringconnections.Possibly

replacethermodisc.

D.Lossofpower.

Other possible causes/solutions:

• Lossofdraftpressure.Makesurethattheviewingdoorisclosedandsealedproperly.If

not,checkand/orreplacedoorgaskets.Checkthatalloutsideconnectionsareclearofany

obstructions.Checktheexhaustsystem;cleanasneeded.

• Checkthatthepressureswitchconnectiontothereboxisfreeofashorclearofobstructions.

PROBLEM CAUSE:NopowerorAuto-StartIgniterfailstoignitethefuelintheburnpot.

Stovedoesnotstartarewhenthe button

ispushed

• Makesurepowerissuppliedtostove.

• TurnthestoveOFF.Cleartheunburntfuelfromtheburnpotandtryagain.

• Checkthepelletquality.Replaceifmoist,wet,ordirty.

• Lossofdraftpressure.Makesurethattheviewingdoorisclosedandsealedproperly.If

not,checkand/orreplacedoorgaskets.Checkthatalloutsideconnectionsareclearofany

obstructions.Checktheexhaustsystem;cleanasneeded.

• Checkthatthepressureswitchconnectiontothereboxisfreeofashorclearofobstructions.

• Checkthattheauto-startigniterisnotblockedwithashorsoot.

• Theauto-startignitergets“redhot”duringstart-up.Ifyoucannotvisiblyseetheigniter

glowingduringstart-up,thentheignitermayneedtobereplacedorthereisaproblemwith

theelectricalcontrolsystem.

PROBLEM

CAUSE: Stoveisoverheating.Thestovehasbeenworkingtoolongorroomtemp.istoo

high

Twolightsarebright,thefeedinglightisoff,and

meanwhiletheorangelightisbright

• Allowstovetoshutdownautomatically,thenrestart.

PROBLEM CAUSE:Theburnpotispositionedincorrectly.

A.Stovedoesnotstartwhen ispressed.

B.Prolongedignitiontimewithexcesssmoke.

C.Burningisnotactive.

• Putburnpotincorrectposition,asindicatedbytheslotontheburnpot.

16 USSC

Parts Diagram

USSC 17

PARTS LIST

Item Part No. Title Qty.

1 891603 DoorFrameAssy.(5824-05-01-00) 1

 A 891604 DoorFrameWldmt(5824-05-00) 1

 B 891605 NylonShim(5824-08-01) 1

 C 891606 DoorHndleWldmt(5824-05-02-00) 1

 D 88139 GlassGasket(5824-09-00) 1

 E 88140 Glass(5824-05-04) 1

 F 891607 GlassRetainer(5824-05-01-09) 2

 G 88141 DoorGasket(5824-08-00) 1

2 891608 FireboxFrt.Panel(5824-01-01-13) 1

3 891609 DoorHookPin(5824-01-15) 1

4 891610 HookPinTube(5824-01-16) 1

5 891611 SideWallPanel(5824-08) 1

6 891612 LeftWallPanel(5824-09) 1

7 891613 AshPanWeldment(5824-01-02-00) 1

8 891614 BurnpotSupport(5824-01-01-04) 1

9 891615 Burnpot(5824-01-10-00) 1

10 891616 Air-InGrid(5824-07-00) 1

11 891617 Air-OutGrid(5824-06-00) 1

12 891618 InsulationCover(5824-01-03) 1

13 891619 TopPanelAssy.(5824-03-00) 1

14 80562 Microswitch(5824-19-00) 1

15 891620 Micro-swHsg-1(5824-03-01-03-01) 1

16 891621 Micro-swHsg-2(5824-03-01-03-02) 1

17 891622 TopInsulationPanel(5824-01-06) 1

18 891623 TopAirGuideCover(5824-01-07) 1

19 891624 Support,TopAirGuide(5824-01-05) 2

20 891625 MaintenancePanel(5824-01-17) 1

21 891626 UpperHinge(5824-01-11-01) 1

22 891627 UpprHngFixingPin(5824-01-11-02) 1

23 891628 LowerHinge(5824-01-12) 1

24 891629 LowerHingePin(5824-01-14) 1

25 891630 HingeSleeve(5824-01-13) 1

26 80563 DistributionMotorAssy(5824-11-00) 1

5824

Item Part No. Title Qty

27 891631 FireboxWeldment(5824-01-01-00) 1

28 891632 VentSlides(5824-01-18) 1

29 891633 IgnitorSleeve(5824-02-12) 1

30 80564 IgnitorAssembly(5824-21-00) 1

31 891634 ExhaustHsgWld(5824-01-01-11-00) 1

32 891635 ExhastMaint.Cover(5824-01-16-01) 1

33 891636 SmokeWeldment(5824-01-09-00) 1

34 80565 ExhaustMotorAssy(5824-01-08) 1

35 80566 125°F(52°C)Sensor(5824-22-00) 2

36 891637 HopperFrame(5824-02-01-00) 1

37 891638 L/RWiringGuideRail(5824-02-03) 2

38 891639 BackWiringGuideRail(5824-02-04) 1

39 891640 BackPanel(5824-10) 1

40 80567 PressureSwitch(5824-20-00) 1

41 891641 SupportPressureSw.(5824-02-06) 1

42 891642 InsulationPanel(5824-01-04-01) 1

43 80568 198°F(92°C)Sensor(5824-23-00) 1

44 80569 CircuitBoard(5824-18-00) 1

45 80570 PowerSupplyBox(5824-17-00) 1

46 891643 Support,PwrSplyBox(5824-02-05) 1

47 80571 Capacitance(5824-16-00) 1

48 80572 Motor(5824-15-00) 1

49 891644 FeedTubeWldmt(5824-02-02-01-00) 1

50 891645 Support,Motor(5824-02-02-01-09) 1

51 891646 FeedTubeCover(5824-02-02-01-04) 1

52 891647 BigBearing(5824-11-00) 1

53 891648 SmallBearing(5824-13-00) 1

54 891649 AugerWeldment(5824-02-02-01-05) 1

N/S 891675 VermiculiteBoardFrontW/Cutout 1

N/S 891685 VermiculiteBoardFrontTop 1

N/S 891686 VermiculiteBoardSides 2

18 USSC

Wiring Diagram

USSC 19

Notes

20 USSC

THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE

FROM YOUR FORESTER, AND ENABLE YOU TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS COR-

RECTLY.

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

WHEN WRITING, ALWAYS GIVE THE FULL MODEL NUMBER WHICH IS ON

THE NAMEPLATE ATTACHED TO THE HEATER.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFOR-

MATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST:

1. THE PART NUMBER

2. THE PART DESCRIPTION

3. THE MODEL NUMBER: 5824

4. THE SERIAL NUMBER:____________________

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

United States Stove Company

227 Industrial Park Road

P.O. Box 151

South Pittsburg, TN 37380

(800) 750-2723

United States Stove 58242, 5824 User manual

Related papers

Other documents