Table Of Contents; Safety Precautions - United States Stove Company 8500 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................. 2
SAFETy PrECAUTiONS ........................................................................................... 3
SPECiFiCATiONS ....................................................................................................... 4
Heating Specifications ..................................................................................... 4
Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 4
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................... 4
Safety and EPA Compliance ............................................................................ 4
Fuel Considerations ......................................................................................... 5
iNSTALLATiON .......................................................................................................... 5
Installation Options .......................................................................................... 6
Floor Protection ............................................................................................... 6
Clearances ...................................................................................................... 7
Venting Requirements ..................................................................................... 8
Maximum Venting Distance ............................................................................. 8
Pellet Vent Type ............................................................................................... 8
Pellet Vent Installation ..................................................................................... 8
Pellet Vent Termination .................................................................................... 8
Vent Termination Clearances ........................................................................... 9
Through the Wall Installation ......................................................................... 10
Through the Roof/Ceiling Installation............................................................. 10
Primary and Secondary Furnace Illustrations ................................................ 11
OPErATiON ............................................................................................................. 12
How Your Furnace Works .............................................................................. 12
Damper Control Adjustment ........................................................................... 12
Control Panel ................................................................................................. 13
Unit Preparation ............................................................................................. 14
Start-Up Procedure ........................................................................................ 14
Shut Down Procedure .................................................................................... 14
Daily Operation .............................................................................................. 15
Safety and Convenience Features ................................................................ 15
MAiNTENANCE ........................................................................................................ 15
Exhaust System ............................................................................................. 15
Interior Chambers .......................................................................................... 16
Ash Disposal .................................................................................................. 16
Hopper Cleaning ............................................................................................ 16
Main Door Gaskets ........................................................................................ 16
Fan Motors ..................................................................................................... 16
Painted Surfaces ........................................................................................... 16
Glass .............................................................................................................. 16
Fall Start-Up ................................................................................................... 16
Spring Shut Down .......................................................................................... 16
Yearly Servicing ............................................................................................. 16
rEPAir PArTS DiAGrAM & LiST .....................................................................17-18
WiriNG DiAGrAM ................................................................................................... 19
TrOUBLE ShOOTiNG ............................................................................................. 20
ErrOr CODES ........................................................................................................ 21
FLAShiNG iNDiCATOrS ......................................................................................... 21
NOTES .................................................................................................................22-23
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 IMPORTANT: Read this entire manual before installing
and operating this product. Failure to do so may
result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Proper installation of this furnace is crucial for safe and
efficient operation.
 Contact your local building officials to obtain a
permit and information on any additional installation
restrictions or inspection requirements in your area.
 DO NOT throw this manual away. This manual has
important operation and maintenance instructions
that you will need at a later time. Always follow the
instructions in this manual.
 Never try to repair or replace any part of the furnace
unless instructions for doing so are given in this
manual. All other work should be done by a trained
technician.
 Install appliance and venting at clearances specified
in this manual.
 DO NOT connect the pellet exhaust vent to a vent
serving any other appliance or furnace.
 DO NOT install a flue damper in the exhaust venting
system of this unit.
 Use of outside air is not required for this unit, but
is highly recommended. If installed into a tightly
constructed home, (Mobile Home) a fresh air opening
of at least 2 in. diameter (150mm) into the room where
the unit is installed is required. However return air
make-up is required for maximum heat distribution
throughout your home.
 This heater is designed and approved as a multi-fuel
(corn or wood pellets) furnace. Use only dried shelled
corn with a moisture content of 11% or less (which
provides the best results). Pellet fuel used should have
an ash content of 1% or less. If not, performance and
efficiency of the unit will suffer, and your warranty may
be voided.
 Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to
start or 'freshen up' a fire in this furnace. Keep all such
liquids well away from the furnace while it is in use.
 A working smoke detector must be installed in the same
room as this product.
 DO NOT unplug the furnace if you suspect a
malfunction. Turn the ON/OFF SWITCH to "OFF' and
contact your dealer.
 Your furnace requires periodic maintenance and
cleaning (see "MAINTENANCE "). Failure to maintain
your furnace may lead to improper and/or unsafe
operation.
 DANGER: Risk of Fire or Explosion - DO NOT BURN
GARBAGE, GASOLINE, NAPTHA, ENGINE OIL, OR
OTHER INAPPROPRIATE MATERIALS.
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Safety Precautions

 Disconnect the power cord before performing any
maintenance! NOTE: Turning the ON/OFF Switch to
"OFF" does not disconnect all power to the electrical
components of the furnace.
 Allow the furnace to cool before performing any
maintenance or cleaning. Ashes must be disposed
of in a steel container with a tight fitting lid. The
closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-
combustible surface or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending final disposal.
 The exhaust system should be checked monthly during
the burning season for any build-up of soot or creosote.
Creosote in your exhaust can potentially cause a
chimney fire. In the event of a chimney fire, contact
your fire department immediately and press the "OFF"
button on your furnace. Have a clearly understood plan
to handle a chimney fire.
 CAUTION: Keep children away. Do not touch during
operation. Educate all children on the dangers of a
high-temperature furnace. Young children should be
supervised when they are in the same room as the
furnace.
 A power surge protector is recommended. This unit
must be plugged into a 110 - 120V, 60 Hz grounded
electrical outlet. Do not use an adapter plug or sever
the grounding plug. Do not route the electrical cord
underneath, in front of, or over the furnace. Do not
route the cord in foot traffic areas or pinch the cord
under furniture.
 The furnace will not operate during a power outage.
If a power outage does occur, check the furnace for
smoke spillage and open a window if any smoke spills
into the room.
 The feed door and ash pan must be closed and sealed
during operation to keep products of combustion from
escaping the furnace. Keep all seals in good condition.
 Never block free flow of air through the open vents
of the unit.
 Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.
 The moving parts of this furnace are propelled by high
torque electric motors. Keep all body parts away from
the auger while the furnace is plugged into an electrical
outlet. These moving parts may begin to move at any
time while the furnace is plugged in.
 Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or
near this furnace.
 This appliance is not intended for commercial use.
 WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM.
 CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF
THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND
CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.
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