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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, exposure to the gases in closed or confined
areas can be dangerous. Make sure your stove gaskets and chimney joints are in good working order and sealing
properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended that you use both smoke and CO monitors in areas
having the potential to generate CO.
CHECK AND CLEAN THE HOPPER
Check the hopper periodically to determine if there is any sawdust (fines) that is building up in the feed system
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 dealer. This unit’s door uses a 5/8” diameter
rope gasket.
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 and housing 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 dealer to obtain a can of suitable high-temperature paint.
GLASS - CLEANING, REMOVAL, AND REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN DOOR GLASS
Cleaning - We recommend using a high quality glass cleaner. Should a buildup 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, Do not attempt to operate the unit with broken glass. Replacement
glass may be purchased from your U.S. Stove Pellet Burning Room Heater Dealer. If glass is broken, follow these
removal procedures:
Replacement glass must be 0.197” thick tempered ceramic glass with a working service temperature of 1400
deg. F.
1. Remove the four (4) screws and glass retainers.
2.
While wearing leather gloves (or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass), carefully remove any
loose pieces of glass from the door frame. Dispose of all broken glass properly. ONLY high temperature
ceramic glass of the correct size and thickness may be used. DO NOT substitute alternative materials for the
glass. Contact your authorized dealer to obtain this glass.
3.
Re-install the new glass by re-attaching the retainers and screws, be careful not to over tighten the screws
for this could damage the glass.
DO NOT abuse the door glass by striking, slamming, or similar trauma. Do not operate the stove with the glass
removed, cracked, or broken.
FALL START UP
Prior to starting the first fire of the heating season, check the outside area around the exhaust and air intake
systems for obstructions. Clean and remove any fly 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 flowing (this can be done
by pressing the “ON” button with the viewing door open). Vacuum out the hopper. Thoroughly clean the burn
pot and firebox. 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.
