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UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY

227 Industrial Park Road

P.O.Box 151

South Pittsburg, TN 37380

(423) 837-2100

www.USSTOVE.com

COMPANY

ITE

D STATES STOV

Models 3500, 3500PB & 3700, 3700PB

OWNER'S MANUAL

CAST IRON

ROOM HEATER

SAFETY NOTICE:

If this solid fuel room heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety

and to reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation directions. Contact local building, fire

officials, or the authority having jurisdiction about restrictions and installation inspection

requirements in your area. Kindly save these instructions for future reference.

VERY IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW ROOM

HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,

BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU PROCEED MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE, VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY!

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY.

CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

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Page 1: ...tions Contact local building fire officials or the authority having jurisdiction about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Kindly save these instructions for future reference VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW ROOM HEATER FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH FAILURE TO ...

Page 2: ... Protection 5 Installation Clearances 6 Installation Clearances 7 Chimney Connection 7 Chimney 8 Chimney Height 8 Factory Built Chimney 9 Masonry Chimney 10 Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass Throughs 11 Operating Your Stove 12 Fuel 12 First operation of stove 12 Air controls 12 Refueling 13 Ash Removal 13 Overnight Burning 13 Stove Maintenance 14 Care of Glass 14 Replacement of Glass 15 Repl...

Page 3: ...imney fire If you suspect a chimney fire evacuate people from the building close down the air controls on the stove and call the Fire Department To prevent the accumulation of soot or creosote check flue and chimney regularly and clean as necessary Good burning hot stoves will generally cause a lot less build up than slow burning stoves Likewise dry wood will cause less build up than wet wood We r...

Page 4: ...ent combustion of the fuel A well sealed flue chimney system herein after referred to as the flue system The protection of combustible materials in proximity of the stove It is essential for the safe and efficient use of your stove that you provide an adequate air supply to your stove This may mean the provision of an outside air supply to the room especially if there are extraction units such as ...

Page 5: ...aler immediately and we will rectify the situation 4 Gently lay the stove on its back Remove screws from 4 corners of base and fit one of the legs to each corner of the stove Tighten bolt to ensure leg is secure to base of stove When complete gently stand the stove upright 5 Move the stove into position Do not drag the stove as this may damage the legs screws or base Installation If the stove is t...

Page 6: ...at can catch fire A combustible surface is anything that can burn i e sheet rock wall paper wood fabrics etc These surfaces are not limited to those that are visible and also include materials that are behind non combustible materials If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a material consult your local fire officials Installation Clearances 3500 3500PB Single Wall Connector Pipe 3700 370...

Page 7: ...erials of the house It is also essential that the flue system is kept clean and seals are maintained to ensure the draft is not lost The open end of the flue system must be above the height of the apex of the building and any other obstructions such as trees which are within 3 meters 10ft of the flue system Failure to do this will affect the efficiency of the stove and may cause down drafts which ...

Page 8: ...f the chimney connectors must be accessible for cleaning Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired the installation must conform with NFPA 211 or CAN CSA B365 and is also addressed in this manual DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM This room heater must be connected to a 6 ...

Page 9: ...nstall 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 Factory Built Chimney ...

Page 10: ...y having it inspected by a professional Make sure there are no cracks loose mortar or other signs of deterioration and blockage Have the chimney cleaned before the stove is installed and operated When connecting the stove through a combustible wall to a masonry chim ney special methods are needed Masonry Chimney ...

Page 11: ...himney connector and a minimum 24 gage 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 sep aration 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 gage minimum sheet metal sup port Maintain the 6 152 4 ...

Page 12: ...t progressively bigger We recom mend a series of about five small fires before you put the stove into full service Allow the stove to fully cool between each of these fires There may be some smell and a small amount of smoke from the stove during the initial operations This is perfectly normal and is merely the curing of the stove paint Opening a window or door to provide additional ventilation wi...

Page 13: ... If possible this should be done before lighting the stove when the ash is cold Even if the ash appears to be cold it should be placed in a non combustible container as there may be hot ash in the center of the pile You should always were protective gloves when removing ash from the stove Overnight Burning This stove is not designed to operate with the door open Always close the stove door when yo...

Page 14: ...ints To check flue outlet remove top of baffle by lifting and pulling out at end Use a flashlight to check flue out let Clean and repair as necessary Always replace top baffle before relighting stove 2 Check that glass is not cracked or chipped and that sealing rope is in good condition Replace as necessary 3 When the room is dark use a strong flashlight to check the sealing of the stove at the ed...

Page 15: ...an be re painted by using a good quality high temperature stove paint When re painting make sure there is plenty of ventilation and follow the manufacturer s instructions Allow the paint to fully dry before lighting the stove and allow extra ventilation for the first couple of fires as some fumes may emit from the stove as the paint cures Surface Finish A stove not burning is generally caused by e...

Page 16: ...your flue system You should not install a flue damper without con sulting a specialist Never install a damper that can completely block your flue or chimney Contact your dealer to discuss this Fire Burns too Quickly Chimney fires occur when soot and creosote that have built up in the flue system ignite If the stove is operated properly and the flue checked and cleaned regularly then chimney fires ...

Page 17: ...e paint gaskets burn plates baffles fire grates or glass glass is only warranted against thermal breakage 2 Damage due to incorrect installations not in conformance with the manufacturer s installation instructions or local and national regulations It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the unit is installed and operating correctly at the time of installation 3 Damage caused by o...

Page 18: ...e HF517U 16 1 17 891694 Back Plate Ornamental HF517U 17 1 18 40528 Back Cover HF517U 18 1 19 40529 Cover Back Air Inlet HF517U 19 1 20 40530 Lock tight Piece HF517U 20 1 21 40531 Back HF517U 21 1 KEY PART DESCRIPTION QTY 22 891695 Slide Plate Holding Frame HF517U 22 1 23 891696 Slide Plate HF517U 23 1 24 891697 Glass Holding Frame HF517U 24 4 25 891698 Glass HF517U 25 1 26 40532 Grate HF517U 26 1 ...

Page 19: ... 17 891723 Ashpan HF717U 18 1 18 40549 Spin Valve HF717U 19 1 19 40550 Operating Tool HF717U 20 1 20 40551 Ash Door HF717U 21 1 21 891724 Handle Pays HF717U 22 22 891725 Door Latch Plate HF717U 25 1 KEY PART DESCRIPTION QTY 23 891726 Door Handle HF717U 26 1 24 891727 Door Catch HF717U 27 1 25 40552 Fire Door HF717U 28 1 26 40553 Fire Fence Bracket HF717U 31 2 27 40554 Door Catch Sealing Plate HF71...

Page 20: ... IS 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 3500 3500PB 3700 3700PB 4 THE SERIAL NUMBER ____________________ How to order repair parts United States Stove Company 227 Industrial Park Road P O Box 151 South Pittsburg TN 37380 800 750 2723 WWW USSTOVE COM...

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