United States Stove Company 1269E, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION!
NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE
LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL
LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR
LIQUIDS TO START OR "FRESHEN UP" A
FIRE IN THE HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL
AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE.
CAUTION: A chimney fire may cause ignition of wall studs or rafters which you thought were a safe distance
from the chimney. If you have a chimney fire, have your chimney inspected by a qualified person before
using again.
WARNING!
NEVER STORE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
ESPECIALLY GASOLINE. IN THE
VICINITY OF THE HEATER.
CAUTION!
OVERFIRING THE APPLIANCE MAY
CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE. IF A UNIT OR
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU
ARE OVERFIRING.
WARNING!
NEVER OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH THE FUEL
DOOR OPEN.
WARNING!
USE ONLY THE LEGS PROVIDED WITH THIS
HEATER. REFER TO STEP 5 IN THE "INSTALLATION"
SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
CAUTION!
USE WOOD OR WOOD-LIKE MATERIALS
ONLY. DO NOT USE COAL OR
CHARCOAL. COAL OR CHARCOAL WILL
DESTROY THE FIREBOX. DO NOT USE
DRIED LUMBER OR TREATED WOOD.
NOTE:
DO NOT ELEVATE FIRE OR USE WITH A GRATE,
BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON THE HEARTH.
WARNING!
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE SPACE BENEATH THE
HEATER
SERVICE HINTS
Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the chimney that creates the draft. Smoke spillage into the house or
excessive buildup of water or creosote in the chimney are warnings that the chimney is not functioning properly.
Correct problem before using heater. Possible causes are:
1. The connector pipe may push into the chimney too far, stopping the draft. (Fig. 7)
2.
Do not connect two heaters into the same chimney flue.
3. The chimney used for a heater must not be used to ventilate the cellar or basement. If there is a cleanout
opening at the base of the chimney, it must be closed tightly.
4. If the chimney is operating too cool, water will condense in the chimney and run back into the stove.
Creosote formation will be rapid and may block the chimney. Operate the heater at a high enough fire to
keep the chimney warm preventing this condensation.
5.
If the fire burns well but sometimes smokes or burns slowly, it may be caused by the chimney top being lower
than another part of the house or a nearby tree. The wind blowing over a house or tree, falls on top of the
chimney like water over a dam, beating down the smoke. The top of the chimney should be at least 3 feet
above the roof and be at least to 2 feet higher than any point of the roof within 10 feet.
Chimney Maintenance
CREOSOTE - FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The creosote vapors 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 hot fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly during the heating season to
determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed. Failure to remove creosote may cause a house fire. Creosote
may be removed by using a chimney brush or other commonly available materials.
Chimney fires burn very hot. If the chimney connector should glow red, immediately call the fire department,
then reduce the fire by blocking/closing the inlet air. Since this is a single burnrate heater you should use a non-
combustible material to block inlet air openings. If the fire is burning vigorously, spray a multipurpose dry chemical
extinguisher onto the fire in the stove if it can be done safely. Avoid introducing water into the chimney if possible
as water could damage the heated flue liner.