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Owner's Instruction and Operation Manual
Model Number:
COAL ONLY STOVE
THIS STOVE IS NOT A LISTED STOVE.
DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN A MOBILE HOME OR
The use of wood in this stove, other than for coal
ignition purposes, is prohibited by law.
* All Pictures In This Manual Are For Illustrative Purposes Only. Actual Product May Vary.
Save These Instructions In A Safe Place For Future Reference.
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. NEVER OPERATE
THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED.
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 Will Void Your Warranty!
THIS MANUAL IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
© 2021 United States Stove Company, 227 Industrial Park Rd., South Pittsburg, TN 37380
1869
TRAILER.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon
monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm. For
more information, go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov
851499H-4603K
Ph. 800-750-2723

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Instruction and Operation Manual Model Number: 1869 COAL ONLY STOVE THIS STOVE IS NOT A LISTED STOVE. DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN A MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER. The use of wood in this stove, other than for coal ignition purposes, is prohibited by law.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION 15” You have purchased a heater from North America's oldest manufacturer of coal burning products. Our Caboose Potbelly Stove is reminiscent of the potbelly stoves seen in the train stations and cabooses of yesteryear. This high performance potbelly stove is constructed of all cast iron 36”...
  • Page 3: Installation Checklist

    INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Your stove should be installed by a qualified installer only. An NFI qualified Installer can be found at www.nficertified. org/public/find-an-nfi-pro/ CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-750-2723 ext 5050 Text to 423-301-5624 Email to: Customerservice@usstove.com COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST This checklist is to be completed in full by the qualified person who installs this unit. Keep this page for future reference. Failure to install and commission according to the manufacturer’s instructions and complete this checklist will invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Read these rules and the instructions carefully. 8. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use this stove who is unfamiliar with the correct operation of The installation of this stove must comply with the stove. your local building code rulings. Please observe the clearances to combustibles.
  • Page 5: Assembly And Installation

    ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Uncrate and/or unpack the heater, removing all packing material, being careful not to dispose of the 36” parts bag. 2. Remove the following contents: (4) Legs with nut and bolt package, (1) Lid, (1) Lid Lifter, (1) Shaker Grate, (1) Ash Door, (1) Slide Draft, and (1) Feed Door.
  • Page 6: Masonry Chimney

    ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION MASONRY CHIMNEY 11. Attach stove piping (see instructions). The masonry chimney must comply with UL codes. Before 12. The stove must have its own flue. Do not connect this using an existing masonry chimney, clean the chimney unit to a chimney flue serving other appliances.
  • Page 7: Operation Of The Stove

    ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION OPERATION OF THE STOVE CHIMNEY CAP MANDATORY Fully open slide draft on ash door and keep spin damper on feed door closed. 2 ft min 3 ft min 10 ft 2. Burn coal only. Use wood for coal ignition purposes only.
  • Page 8: Service Hints

    ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION CREOSOTE - FORMATION & NEED FOR WARNING: REMOVAL NEVER OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH THE FUEL When solid fuel is burned slowly, it produces tar and other DOOR OPEN. organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the WARNING: relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire.
  • Page 9: Stove Operation

    A GUIDE TO BURNING COAL IN YOUR STOVE Stoves that are capable of burning coal usually will burn center of the firebox forming the cone. Burning in this both Bituminous and Anthracite coal. Anthracite is fashion allows heat to drive off the volatile gases, and perhaps the best coal fuel because of its long even burn turbulence created increases the burn efficiency.
  • Page 10: How To Order Repair Parts

    A GUIDE TO BURNING COAL IN YOUR STOVE closed position - but leave the ash pit damper at least also be reduced without letting it go out. Follow the same partially open to prevent the fire from going out. Adjust procedure as for refueling.
  • Page 11: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS Part # Description 89992 Spin Draft 89979 Top Plate 89991 Feed Door 89980 Upper Chamber 89994 Cook Lid 89981 Feed Chamber 89993 Collar Top 89982 Burn Chamber 89989 Shaker Grate 89983 Lower Chamber 89990 Spring Handle 89984 Base * NOT SHOWN 89985 Legs...
  • Page 12: Service Record

    SERVICE RECORD It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed. SERVICE PROVIDER Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.

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