Ashley Classic Cast APC4000, Owner'S Manual

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• Do not operate your stove if you smell smoke
coming from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and call your
dealer.
• Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids
to start or “freshen up” a fire in this stove. Keep all
such liquids well away from the stove while in use.
Never block free airflow through the open vents of
the stove.
• Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.
• The stove will not operate during a power outage. If
an outage does occur, check the stove for smoke
spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into
the room.
• Disconnect the power cord before performing any
maintenance or repairs on the stove. NOTE: Turning
the stove “off” does not disconnect all power from
the stove.
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• During the start up period; 1) DO NOT open the
viewing door; 2) DO NOT open the damper more
than ¼”; 3) DO NOT add pellets to the burnpot by
hand; 4) DO NOT use the Fuel Feed button (unless
you are priming the auger after running out of
pellets) as a dangerous condition could result.
• Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a
malfunction. Turn the stove off, periodically inspect
it, and call your dealer.
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• Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove
unless instructions are given in this manual. All other
work should be done by a trained technician.
• 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.
• Do not place clothing or other flammable items on
or near the stove.
• Do not operate the stove if the flame becomes
dark and sooty or if the burnpot overfills with pellets.
Turn the stove off, periodically inspect it, and call
your dealer.
• Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing,
and furniture away. Contact may cause skin
burns. Educate all children of the danger of a
high temperature stove. Young children should be
supervised when they are in the same room as the
stove.
• If the stove is installed in a room without air
conditioning, or in an area where direct sunlight
can shine on the unit, it is possible this can cause
the temperature of the stove to rise to operational
levels; one of the sensors could then make the
stove start on its own. It is recommended that the
stove be unplugged when not in use for extended
amounts of time (i.e. during the summer months).
• The viewing door must be closed and latched
during operation.
• Contact your local building officials to obtain
a permit and information on any installation
restrictions or inspection requirements in your area.
Notify your insurance company of this stove as well.
• This unit must be properly installed to prevent the
possibility of a house fire. The instructions must be
strictly adhered to. Do not use makeshift methods
or compromise in the installation.
• Your stove requires periodic maintenance and
cleaning. Failure to maintain your stove may lead
to smoke spillage in your home.
• This stove must be connected to a standard 120
V., 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 stove.
• The exhaust system should be checked, at a
minimum, at least twice a year for any build up of
soot or creosote.
• This is a pressurized exhaust system. We suggest
sealing all vent connector joints with 500°F
(260°C) RTV silicone sealant to ensure consistent
performance and to avoid smoke spillage. We
also suggest that all horizontal connector joints be
sealed with UL-181-AP foil tape.
• Allow the stove to cool before carrying out any
maintenance or cleaning. Ashes must be disposed
in a metal container with a tight lid and placed on
a no combustible surface well away from the home
structure.
• This stove is designed and approved for pelletized
wood fuel only. Any other type of fuel burned in this
heater will void the warranty and safety listing.
• When installed in a mobile home, the stove must
be bolted to the floor, have outside air, and NOT BE
INSTALLED IN A BEDROOM (Per H.U.D. requirements).
Check with local building officials.
• This Company grants no warranty, implied or
stated, for the installation or maintenance of
your stove, and assumes no responsibility of any
consequential damage(s).
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Note: Register your product on line at www.usstove.com. See “Limited Warranty” section for specific warranty
information for your new purchase. Save your receipt with your records for any claims.