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Wood Only Central Furnace 

Owner’s Installation and Operation Manual

Model HB1440E

Installation is to be preformed by a 

qualified installer.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

United States Stove Company 

227 Industrial Park Rd.

South Pittsburg, TN 37380

852854B-1503G

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

Certified  to  comply  with  the  2016  particulate 

emission standards. Not approved for sale after 

May 15, 2020

This unit is certified UL-391(R2014)

Report No. 0215WH055S

Summary of Contents for Hotblast HB1440E

Page 1: ...fied installer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS United States Stove Company 227 Industrial Park Rd South Pittsburg TN 37380 852854B 1503G U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certified to comply with the 2016 particulate emission standards Not approved for sale after May 15 2020 This unit is certified UL 391 R2014 Report No 0215WH055S ...

Page 2: ... by furnace main disconnect Respect all local and national codes when installing this unit This unit is not to be connected to a chimney flue serving another appliance This unit is designed to burn solid hardwood only 49 24 1 16 34 2 40 34 ...

Page 3: ...16 Under specific EPA test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at a rate of 18 850 56 000 BTU hr This heater achieved a particulate emissions rate of 0 39 lb mmBtu when tested to method CSA B415 1 10 and an overall efficiency of 62 6 The maximum overall heat output of this heater was tested to be 89 000 Btu hr This wood heater has a manufacturer set minimum low burn rate that mus...

Page 4: ...ue pipe and chimney must be kept in good condition These instructions also apply to a draft inducer if used To prevent flame or smoke spillage the slide baffle must be pulled out and the fuel loading door left cracked for 10 seconds prior to opening door fully Load fuel carefully or damage may result Hot while in operation Keep children clothing and furniture away Contact may cause skin burns Do n...

Page 5: ...llowing is a list of tools and materials needed to install your furnace 7 16 socket wrench 5 16 socket Best if using a power drill and a socket bit Pair of pliers or channel locks Power drill with an 1 8 drill bit to install sheet metal screws into connector pipe Sheet metal screws Non combustible floor protector as specified in this manual All chimney and chimney connector components required for...

Page 6: ...ure proper assembly installation and operation of your new furnace If installing in an area with a fan it should not be allowed to create negative pressure in the room where the furnace is installed LOCATING YOUR FURNACE INSURE THAT THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE CLEARANCES ARE MAINTAINED Your furnace must be installed as shown in this manual and in compliance with all local and national codes It is of ...

Page 7: ... M L N K MAINTENANCE CLEARANCE FLOOR PROTECTOR REQUIREMENTS FLOOR PROTECTOR The furnace must be placed on solid concrete solid masonry or when installed on a combustible floor on a floor protector The floor protector is required to provide heat live ember and ash protection and must be of a non combustible continuous solid surface to protect against infiltration of live embers and ash Floor protec...

Page 8: ...is furnace the hot air plenum is to have a minimum height of 24 610mm if the top of the first vertical section is not flush with the top of the first horizontal section of ductwork If the top of the plenum is flush with the top of the first horizontal section of ductwork then the minium height is 15 381mm RETURN AIR FRESH AIR The return fresh air intake on the furnace is on the rear of the unit Th...

Page 9: ... 9 CENTRAL INSTALLATION Air Filter Replacement ...

Page 10: ...thermodisc 3 Remove blowers from cartons Remove junction box cover Attach clip nuts as in figure shown Install blower s and gasket s with 1 4 20 x 3 4 bolts as shown 4 Wire right side blower first See wiring diagram and replace cover on junction box on blower 5 Wire left blower same as above and replace cover SMOKE CURTAIN Using two 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Carriage bolts two smoke curtain clips and two nut...

Page 11: ...cian It is recommended to connect the furnace to its own 15 amp 120 Volt circuit from the house power supply 105 C NOTE Wire leads from the distribution blower are usually BOTH BLACK Makes no difference which leads from the motor s connects to the corresponding leads coming out of the conduit ...

Page 12: ...imney must exceed any part of the building or other obstruction within a 10 3 04m distance by a height of 2 0 6m Installation of an interior chimney is always preferable to an exterior chimney The interior chimney will be hotter than an exterior chimney that is being cooled by the ambient air outside the house Therefore the gas which circulates will cool slower thus reducing the build up of creoso...

Page 13: ... a professional Make sure there are no cracks loose mortar or other signs of deterioration and blockage Have the chimney cleaned before the furnace is installed and operated When connecting the furnace through a combustible wall to a masonry chimney special methods are needed as explained in the Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass Throughs Section ...

Page 14: ...ector and a minimum 24 gauge 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 gauge minimum sheet metal support Maintain the 6 152 4 mm space Th...

Page 15: ...r foot with the upper end of the section toward the chimney Any installation with a horizontal run of furnace pipe must conform to NFPA 211 You may contact NFPA National Fire Protection Association and request the latest edition of the NFPA Standard 211 To insure a good draft the total length of the furnace pipe should never exceed 8 to 10 2 4m to 3 04 m Except for cases of vertical installation c...

Page 16: ...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 to 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 ...

Page 17: ... for the maximum amount of combustion air during the initial start up to insure the fastest and cleanest start up These settings should remain open until the stove has heated up and an adequate fire has been established Once the fire is well established both the primary and the secondary air settings can be adjusted down to the desired heat setting The primary and the secondary air mix inside the ...

Page 18: ...cover or covered area from rain or snow also accelerates drying time A good indicator if wood is ready to burn is to check the piece ends If there are cracks 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 Your furnace was designed to burn w...

Page 19: ... 4 first fires Never start your furnace outside You will not be able to see if you are over heating LIGHTING YOUR WOOD FURNACE 1 Make sure that your furnace has been installed as per the instructions outlined in this manual and the proper power is supplied to it 2 Open the fuel loading door 3 Note If there already is a bed of hot glowing coals in the combustion chamber proceed directly to the Preh...

Page 20: ...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 degrees 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 ch...

Page 21: ...urn rate slows the flow of usable heat out of the home through the chimney and it also consumes less wood SMOKE AND 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 of time While the modern combustion systems in heaters drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted out the chimney exp...

Page 22: ...1 2 diameter rope gasket PAINT Only clean your furnace with a dry soft cloth that will not harm the paint finish If the paint becomes scratched or damaged it is possible to give your wood furnace a brand new look by repainting it with a 1200 F heat resistant paint For this purpose simply scrub the surface to be repainted with fine sand paper clean it properly and apply thin coats 2 of paint succes...

Page 23: ...7 Feed Door Assy 1 13 610499 Tertiary Damper Assy 1 14 27901 Tertiary Damper Shield 1 15 89574 Handle Spring 2 16 891098 Handle Assembly 1 17 610496 Assembly Ash Door 1 Replacement Parts 1 2 29 3 4 21 20 19 18 17 23 16 15 14 13 5 6 22 8 32 33 7 31 30 12 11 10 9 24 25 26 27 28 Key Part No Description Qty 18 610498 Ash Pan 1 19 27902 Secondary Damper Shield 1 20 892767 Knob Cabinet Door 3 21 610500 ...

Page 24: ...f third party components will void the warranty Replacement Parts 1 2 4 5 7 6 8 9 3 Key Part No Description Qty 1 68234 Assy Blower T stat Brkt 1 2 68231 Fan Cntrl Cord Assy 3 3 80131 4 X 4 Junction Box 1 4 80232 Supply Cord 1 5 80594 Blower Assembly 2 6 89319 Blower Gasket 2 7 22140 Control Mounting Bracket 1 8 80714 F140 Thermodisc 1 9 80231 Cover Junction Box 1 ...

Page 25: ...ompany ________________________________________ Telephone No ______________________________________ Stove Inspected Chimney Swept Items Replaced ____________________________________ Service 05 Date ________________________ Engineer Name _____________________________________ Company __________________________________________ Telephone No ______________________________________ Stove Inspected Chimne...

Page 26: ... as a result of their breach of this written warranty or any implied warranty 2 Should the heater be replaced by United States Stove Company free of charge all further warranty obligations are thereby met 3 Parts and or service replacements made under the terms of this warranty are warranted only for the remaining period of the original heater warranty 4 Without specific written exclusionary waiver...

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Page 28: ...lowing information as shown in this list 1 The part number___________________________________________________________________________________ 2 The part description________________________________________________________________________________ 3 The model number_________________________________________________________________________________ 4 The serial number____________________________________...

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