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USSC

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 G

UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY

“Keeping North America Warm Since 1869”

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Models: 5824

This Pellet heater has been safety tested and listed to ASTM E 1509, ULC/ORD

C1482 and ULC-S627, by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. Portland, Oregon, USA.

It is also certified and tested to EPA Phase II requirements.

Owner’s Manual

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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.

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Contact your local building or fire officials about obtaining permits, restrictions and installation

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Summary of Contents for Forester 5824

Page 1: ...llet heater has been safety tested and listed to ASTM E 1509 ULC ORD C1482 and ULC S627 by OMNI Test Laboratories Inc Portland Oregon USA It is also certified and tested to EPA Phase II requirements Owner s Manual 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...

Page 2: ...nation Clearances 10 Through the Wall Installation 11 Through the Roof Ceiling Installation 11 Outside Air Supply 12 Special Mobile Home Requirements 12 understanding your HEATER 13 Operation 14 15 Start Up Procedure 14 Shut Down Procedure 14 Daily Operation 15 Safety and Convenience Features 15 Maintenance 15 16 Exhaust System 15 Interior Chambers 16 Ash Disposal 16 Check and Clean the Hopper 16 ...

Page 3: ..._ Reason for Purchase qAlternative Heat qMain Heat Source qDecoration qCost qOther_________________________ What was the determining factor for purchasing your new USSC appliance _______ I have read the owner s manual that accompanies this unit and fully understand the Installation q Operation q and Maintenance q of my new USSC appliance Print Name Signature Date Please attach a copy of your purch...

Page 4: ...4 USSC CUT HERE CUT HERE Ê É Fold Here Fold Here United States Stove Company P O Box 151 South Pittsburg TN 37380 Fold Here Place Stamp Here ...

Page 5: ...l away from all combustible materials pending final disposal Soot and Flyash Formation and Need for Removal The products of combustion will contain small particles of flyash The flyash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases Incomplete combustion such as occurs during startup shutdown or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot format...

Page 6: ...r 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 Store your pellets in a dry place DO NOT store the fuel within the ins...

Page 7: ... certified specialist DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM IMPROPER INSTALLATION The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage caused by the mal function of a heater 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 floor ...

Page 8: ...han 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 flue 1 00 25mm C Sidewall to flue 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 Alc...

Page 9: ... 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 furnishe...

Page 10: ...hen adjacent to public walkways E Minimum 2 foot 0 61m clearance above any grass plants or other combustible materials F Minimum 3 foot 0 91m clearance from an forced air intake of any appliance G Minimum 2 foot 0 61m clearance below eves or overhang H Minimum 1 foot 0 3m clearance horizontally from combustible wall I Must be a minimum of 3 foot 0 91m above the roof and 2 foot 0 61m above the high...

Page 11: ...ion can be used if your heater 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 3ft 0 91m minimum vertical rise on the inside or outside of the house The through the wall installation is the least expensive and simplest installati...

Page 12: ... 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 installati...

Page 13: ...n 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 flame that is non energetic or lazy If the fuel continues to flow with too little air for long enough the burn pot will fill with too much fuel and the fire will smother out To much air will result in a flame t...

Page 14: ...pper 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 heater to feed fuel if there is no draft pressure inside the heater 7 Press the button on the control pad and then sele...

Page 15: ... 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 heater s electrical cord prior to removing the back panel or opening the exhaust system for any inspection cleaning...

Page 16: ...sing 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 DO NOT use abrasive cleaners DO NOT perform the cleaning while the glass is HOT In the event you need to replace the glass remove the six 6 screws and glass retainers While wearing leather gloves or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass ...

Page 17: ...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 firebox is free of ash or clear of obstructions PROBLEM CAUSE No power orAuto Start Igniter fails to ignite the fuel in the burnpot Heater does not start a fire when the but ton is pushed Make sure power is supplied to heate...

Page 18: ...18 USSC Parts Diagram ...

Page 19: ...Lower Hinge Pin 5824 01 14 1 25 891630 Hinge Sleeve 5824 01 13 1 5824 Item Part No Title Qty 26 80563 Distribution Motor Assy 5824 11 00 1 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 ...

Page 20: ...on the nameplate attached to the heater When ordering repair parts always give the following information as shown in this list 1 The part number 2 The part description 3 The model number ____________________ 4 The serial number ____________________ C S S U COMPANY U NITED STATES STOV E United States Stove Company 227 Industrial Park Road P O Box 151 South Pittsburg TN 37380 800 750 2723 WWW USSTOV...

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