Summary of Contents for Golden Eagle ECONOMY SERIES 5040
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ECONOMY SERIES 5040 Golden Eagle 5040 OWNER’S MANUAL This unit is not intended to be used as a primary source of heat. • WARNING: If your appliance is not properly installed a house fi re may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions.
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This manual describes the installation and operation of the Golden Eagle, 5040 wood heater. This heater meets the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015. Under specifi c test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 6,569 to 34,785 Btu/hr.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD Name__________________________________________ Telephone #: (_____)_____________ City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________ Email Address __________________________________________________________________ Model # of Unit________________________________ Serial #___________________________ Fuel Type: Wood Coal Pellet Gas Other _________________________ Place of Purchase (Retailer)______________________________________________________ City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________ If internet purchase, please list website address___________________________________ Date of Purchase _______________________________________________________________ Alternative Heat Main Heat Source...
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Fold Here Fold Here PLACE STAMP HERE United States Stove Company P.O. Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not operate your stove if you smell smoke com- Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove ing from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and call your unless instructions are given in this manual. All other dealer.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY 21 1/2” If outdoor combustion air is supplied the heater must be attached to the struc- ture. For a mobile home installation the stove must be connected to an outside source of combustion air. A 2” inside diameter metallic pipe, either fl exible or 5 7/8”...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Equivalent Vent Length (EVL) The longer the run of pipe in your installation, the more re- striction there is in the system. Therefore, larger diameter pipe should be used. • Use 4” pipe if you have more than 15 feet of equivalent vent length.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION C. VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM 12” MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO ROOF (Refer to Figure 10) VERTICAL ROOF VENT NOTE: Follow PL-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD OPTION: To achieve a center vertical installation a 45º elbow and a clean-out tee can be used to offset the pipe from the 3”...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION E. VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY TOP PLATE (SEAL TO CHIMNEY TOP FIREPLACE 6” WITH NON-HARDENING MASTIC) NOTE: Follow PL-Vent chimney manufacturer’s 3” instructions. NOTE: FOLLOW METAL 1. 1. Have the masonry chimney inspected by a quali- CHIMNEY INSTALLATION EXTENSION TO CHIMNEY TOP fi...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Final approval is contingent on the authority having jurisdiction. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION This stove is provided with a 6-foot grounded electrical cord extending from the rear of the stove. We recommend con- necting to a good quality surge protector that is plugged into a standard three-prong, 120V, 60hz electrical outlet. Voltage variations can lead to serious performance problems.
OPERATION OPERATION PANEL CONTROLS (SEE FIGURE 22) The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the left-hand side of the 5040. The control panel functions are as follows. a. ON/OFF SWITCH • When pushed the stove will automatically ignite. No other fi restarter is necessary. The igniter will stay on for at least 10 and up to 15 minutes, depending on when Proof of Fire is reached.
OPERATION OPERATION VISIBLE SMOKE The amount of visible smoke being produced can be an effective method of determining how effi ciently the combustion process is taking place at the given settings. Visible smoke consist of unburned fuel and moisture leaving your stove. Learn to adjust the air settings of your specifi...
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OPERATION OPERATION 3. DO NOT add pellets to the burnpot by hand. 4. DO NOT use the Fuel Feed button (unless you are priming the auger after running out of pellets). A dangerous condition could result. NOTE: During the fi rst few fi res, your stove will emit an odor as the high temperature paint cures or becomes seasoned to the metal.
OPERATION OPERATION RE-STARTING A WARM STOVE If the stove has been shut off, and you want to re-start it while it is still warm, the “on/off” button must be held down for 2 seconds. IF STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS The fi...
OPERATION OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ THIS! a. Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing, and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. b. If you notice a smoldering fi re (burnpot full but no visible fl ame) AND a heavy smoke buildup in fi rebox, immedi- ately TURN OFF the stove, but DO NOT unplug it.
THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT A thermostat may help you maintain a constant house temperature automatically. A millivolt thermostat is required. A fi xed wall mount or US Stove’s hand held model can be used. The control panel can be set up two ways to operate your stove in thermostat mode.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT. NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged, if so, clean thoroughly. ASH REMOVAL Disposal of Ashes - Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fi...
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE sure to leave tube cleaner at the rear of the stove. b. Interior Chambers – Four ash doors and two upper baffl es in the fi rebox in the 5040 can be removed for periodic cleaning (Figure 27). These doors allow access to the chamber surrounding the fi...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHIMNEY CLEANING a. Creosote Formation – When any wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney fl ue or a newly started fi...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When your stove acts out of the ordinary, the fi rst reaction is to call for help. This guide may save time and money by en- abling you to solve simple problems yourself. Problems encountered are often the result of only fi ve factors: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance;...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE #3 LIGHT FLASHES Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove fi rst when possible) The hopper is out of pellets. Refi ll the hopper The air damper is too far open for a low feed If burning on the low setting, you may need to close the setting.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: Air damper open too far for ignition. Push the air damper in closer to the side of the stove for startup. In some situations, it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE WILL NOT FEED PELLETS, BUT FUEL FEED LIGHT COMES ON AS DESIGNED Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: Fuse on control board blew. Remove the control board. On the back, there is one fuse. If it appears to be bad, replace it with a 5 Amp 125 Volt fuse. Plug the stove back in and try to run the unit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE GLASS “SOOTS” UP AT A VERY FAST RATE FLAME IS LAZY, DARK AND HAS BLACK TIPS AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS Possible Cause: Possible Remedies: Stove or vent pipe is dirty, which restricts airfl ow Follow all cleaning procedure in the maintenance section of through the burnpot.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE HIGH LIMIT SWITCH KEEPS TRIPPING Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: The convection blower is overheating and tripping the Clean any dust off the windings and fan blades. If oiling the internal temperature shutoff. blower does not help, the blower may be bad The stove is being left on the highest setting for exten- The highest level setting is designated for use over short ded periods of time.
REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact an Authorized US Stove Pellet Stove Dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. ITEM PART# AIR SWITCH C-E-201 AIR SWITCH HOSE C-M-340-T AUGER MOTOR C-E-017M...