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Owner's Manual
MODELS: VG150
CAUTION: Please read this entire manual before
you install or use your new room heater. Failure to
follow instructions may result in property damage,
bodily injury, or even death. Improper Installation
Could Void Your Warranty!
SAFETY NOTICE: If this heater is not properly
installed, a house fire may result. For your safety,
follow the installation instructions. Never use
make-shift compromises during the installation
of this heater. Contact local building or fire
officials about permits, restrictions and installation
requirements in your area.
Save these instructions
This manual will help you to obtain efficient,
dependable service from the heater, and enable
you to order repair parts correctly. Keep in a safe
place for future reference.
CONFORMS TO
UL 1482-11 (R2015)
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Certified to comply with 2015 particulate emission standards for single burn rate heaters. Not approved for
sale after May 15, 2020. This single burn rate wood heater is not approved for use with a flue damper.
TESTED &
PORTLAND
LISTED BY
OREGON, USA
SAFETY TESTED TO UL 1482
OMNI-TEST LABORATORIES, INC.
WASHINGTON STATE APPROVED
REPORT NO.: 0215WS048E
0215WS048S
U.S. Stove Company
227 Industrial Park Road, South Pittsburg, TN 37380
1-800-750-2723 www.usstove.com
852466-1404F
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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual MODELS: VG150 CAUTION: Please read this entire manual before you install or use your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Improper Installation Could Void Your Warranty! SAFETY NOTICE: If this heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result.
- Page 2 Weight (lbs): 235 lb This manual describes the installation and operation of the United States Stove Company Model VG150 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 specific EPA test conditions burning Douglas Fir dimensional lumber this heater has been shown to deliver heat at a rate of 37,018 Btu/hr.
- Page 3 Safety Rules SAFETY NOTICE: If this heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. READ THESE RULES AND THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 1.
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Page 4: Tools And Materials Needed For Installation
TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION You will need a drill with a 1/8” bit to install sheet metal screws into connector pipe. A 5/16” socket/wrench or screw driver to install the blower assembly described below. A 1/2” socket/wrench to install flue collar. A non- combustible floor protector as specified in this manual. - Page 5 BLOWER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE INSTALLATION. Fix the assembly to the back of the stove with the four screws provided. The blower assembly is intended for use only with a stove that is marked to indicate such use. Do not route the supply cord near or across hot surfaces!
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Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION SAFETY NOTICE • If this stove is not properly installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. • Consult your municipal building department or fire officials about permits, restrictions and installations requirements in your area. -
Page 7: Floor Protector
FLOOR PROTECTOR Manufactured floor protector conforms to UL 1618, that provides at minimum type 1 ember protection. The floor protector should be under the stove, 16” inches beyond the front and 8” beyond each side of the fuel loading and ash removal opening. If there is a horizontal section of chimney connector, the floor protector should go under it and two inches beyond each side The floor protector should exceed the stove as follows: When ue pipe... -
Page 8: Clearances To Combustibles
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES It is of utmost importance that the clearances to combustible materials be strictly adhered to during installation of the stove. Refer to the tables below : Clearance To Combustibles 14” (356mm) 28” (711mm) 16” (406mm) 33” (838mm) 18”... -
Page 9: Chimney Connector (Stove Pipe)
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (STOVE PIPE) Your chimney connector and chimney must have the same diameter as the stove outlet (6”). If this is not the case, we recommend you contact your dealer in order to insure there will be no problem with the draft. The stove pipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel with a minimum thickness of 0.021”... - Page 10 CHIMNEY Your wood stove may be hooked up with a 6” factory built or masonry chimney. If you are using a factory built chimney, it must comply with UL 103 standard; therefore it must be a Type HT (2100°F). It is extremely important that it be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
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Page 11: Factory Built Chimney
FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed. You must also purchase (from the 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. -
Page 12: Masonry Chimney
MASONRY CHIMNEY Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) by 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 chimney, special methods are needed. -
Page 13: Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs
COMBUSTIBLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PASS-THROUGHS Method A. 12” (304.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall Member: Using a minimum thickness 3.5” (89 mm) brick and a 5/8” (15.9 mm) minimum wall thickness clay liner, construct a wall pass-through. The clay liner must conform to ASTM C315 (Standard Specification for Clay Fire Linings) or its equivalent. -
Page 14: Wood Stove Utilization
WOOD STOVE UTILIZATION This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods. Burning the following materials may result in release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke. -
Page 15: Over Firing
TESTING YOUR WOOD When the stove is thoroughly warmed, place one piece of split wood (about five inches in diameter) parallel to the door on the bed of red embers. Keep the air control full open by pulling on it and close the door. If ignition of the piece is accomplished within 90 seconds from the time if was placed in the stove, your wood is correctly dried. -
Page 16: Importance Of Proper Draft
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance and may damage. - Page 17 RELOADING Once you have obtained a good bed of embers, you should reload the unit. In order to do so, open the air controls to maximum a few seconds prior to opening the stove’s door. Then proceed by opening the door very slowly;...
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Page 18: Chimney Maintenance
ASH REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your firebox, and when the fire has burned down and cooled, remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1 inch deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed. - Page 19 Limited Warranty The operation of this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with the owner’s manual will void you warranty and is also against federal regulations. United States Stove Company warrants to the original purchaser its products against premature failure of any component due to workmanship, quality, or materials as follows: TIME PERIOD: Firebox / Firepot ..........................
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Page 20: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS Key Part No. Description Qty. 27357 Heat Shield Deflector F6 Blower Assembly 27355 Outer Heat Shield 27356 Inner Heat Shield 27377 Bottom Heat Shield 610176 Leg Weldment 610178 Door Assembly 86809 Hearth Trim Channel 86805 Top Trim Channel 27359 Front SS Heat Shield In order to maintain warranty, components must be replaced using original manufacturers parts... - Page 21 REPAIR PARTS Key Part No. Description Qty. 40759 Air Wash 88231 Door Gasket (40758) 3.7 ft 40758 Feed Door 27367 Glass Retainer 892544 Door Glass 88232 Glass Gasket 1.4 ft 610186 Door Handle Assembly Key Part No. Description Qty. 88230 Kao-Wool (16.125 X 19.125) 88229 C-Cast (16.125 X 8.5625)
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Page 22: How To Order Repair Parts
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS This manual will help you obtain efficient, dependable service from your heater, and enable you to order repair parts correctly. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. When writing, always give the full model number which is on the nameplate attached to the heater. - Page 23 WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD Name__________________________________________ Telephone #: (_____)_____________ City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________ Email Address __________________________________________________________________ Model # of Unit________________________________ Serial #___________________________ Fuel Type: qWood qOther _________________________ qCoal qPellet qGas Place of Purchase (Retailer)______________________________________________________ City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________ If internet purchase, please list website address___________________________________ Date of Purchase _______________________________________________________________ Reason for Purchase: qAlternative Heat...
- Page 24 Ê É Fold Here Fold Here Fold Here PLACE STAMP HERE United States Stove Company P.O. Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380...
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