Ashley CAC Owner’s Instruction And Operation Manual

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Owner's Instruction and Operation Manual

Model Number:

CAC/BCAC

COAL ONLY STOVE

Report #: F20-574

This unit was tested and listed to UL 1482-1996.

DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN A MOBILE

HOME OR TRAILER

* 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.

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

851396K-0102K

Ph. 800-750-2723

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Page 1 Owner’s Instruction and Operation Manual Model Number: CAC/BCAC COAL ONLY STOVE Report #: F20-574 This unit was tested and listed to UL 1482-1996. DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN A MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER * All Pictures In This Manual Are For Illustrative Purposes Only. Actual Product May Vary.
Page 2 INTRODUCTION Combustible: Coal Colors: Black Flue Pipe Diameter: 6” (153 mm) Flue Pipe Type: Black or Blued Steel 2100°F (650°C) Minimum Chimney Height: 12’ (3.7 m) Dimensions Overall: Depth x Width x Height: 22-3/16” (564 mm) X 33-11/16” (856 mm) X 34-3/16” (868 mm) Combustion Chamber: Width x Depth: 22-1/8”...
Page 3: Installation Checklist
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Your coal 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.
Page 4: Building Codes And Safety Standards
INTRODUCTION To assure that satisfactory and safe service is with local building officials to assure compliance received from this heater: with local regulations and codes. • Read these instructions entirely before beginning HOW THIS HEATER OPERATES any part of the installation. The chimney draft draws in combustion air through •...
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES to reduce the chance of drafts blowing smoke, ashes or sparks out of the heater during refueling or ash removal. The heater should be located where a small supply of fuel may be kept conveniently close but not within 36 inches of the heater. 8.
Page 6: Factory Built Chimney
INSTALLATION 5/8” Thick Fireclay or When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the Stainless Steel Liner manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed. You must also purchase (from the same Extend 1” min manufacturer) and install the ceiling support Connect Airspace package or wall pass-through and “T”...
Page 7 INSTALLATION ANY KIND. Only Listed Factory-Built Residential 2. Use a solid insulated listed factory-built chimney Type and Building Heating Appliance Chimneys (UL 103 HT) length having an inside diameter of or masonry chimneys constructed to N.F.P.A. 6” and having 1” or more of solid insulation. There standards should pass through a floor or ceiling.
Page 8 INSTALLATION Additional requirements pertaining floor protection and the above wall pass-through systems: Insulation material used as part of wall pass- through system shall be of noncombustible material and shall have a thermal conductivity of 1.0 Btu • in/ft² • °F (4.88 kg • cal/hr • m² • °C) or less 2.
Page 9: Heater Inspection
INSTALLATION HEATER INSPECTION package, firestops (when needed), insulation shield, roof flashing, chimney cap, etc. Maintain the proper Before installing the heater, inspect the heater for clearance to the structure as recommended by the external damage and missing parts. Check the manufacturer.
Page 10: To Safely And Properly Install This Heater
INSTALLATION circulation. It is essential that there be openings at CAUTION: the top and bottom of these clearance reducers so THE HEATER MUST BE PLACED ON A LISTED cool air can enter at the bottom and warm air exit at FLOOR PROTECTOR NOTED...
Page 11 INSTALLATION to assemble the chimney connector pipes. If the 9. Assemble the remaining chimney connector heater is to be installed to a masonry fireplace pipes by applying furnace cement to the joints, as shown in this manual, you should also obtain drilling 1/8 inch diameter holes for and attaching the fireplace items called for in this manual.
Page 12: To Build A Fire
OPERATION NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED following step 4. It may also help to open a house IMPORTANT: door or window slightly. HEATER UNTIL 4. Light the wadded balls of paper in the PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION HAS BEEN MADE heater. Leave the fuel feed door slightly ajar OF THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION BY YOUR (approximately 1 to 2 inches) to allow plenty of LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE MARSHAL...
Page 13 OPERATION TOP MAY BE CAUTION: TILTED OPEN AS PRESSURE • NEVER ADD MORE COAL THAN IS ALREADY INDICATED BY RELIEF BURNING AND NEVER ADD MORE THAN ARROW COVER TEN POUNDS OF FRESH COAL AT ONE TIME. • WHEN FRESH COAL IS ADDED, ALWAYS LEAVE SOME OF THE GLOWING COALS UNCOVERED.
Page 14 OPERATION POSITION #1 POSITION #2 REFUELING. Adding large amounts of fresh coal can cause an accumulation of gases above the fire that can cause backpuffing. Backpuffing occur whenever concentrated gases accumulate over the fire bed and then catch fire quickly. This may cause smoke and flame to be expelled from the heater during fire tending.
Page 15 OPERATION reduced by proper setting of the air shutter on the characteristic of bituminous which differentiates it ash door. Rotating the air shutter to allow more from anthracite is that, as the coal burns, it tends air into the fire chamber will increase the rate of to form clinkers whereas anthracite is reduced the minimum fire and reduce the accumulation.
Page 16: How To Take Care Of The Heater And Venting System (Routine Maintenance)
MAINTENANCE HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THE HEATER DISPERSED, THEY SHOULD BE RETAINED IN THE CLOSED CONTAINER UNTIL ALL CINDERS HAVE AND VENTING SYSTEM (ROUTINE THOROUGHLY COOLED. MAINTENANCE) Ashes should never be placed in wooden or plastic The heater’s outer cabinet may be wiped free containers, or in paper or plastic bags, no matter of dust with a soft cloth.
Page 17: Troubleshooting
MAINTENANCE CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PIPE- accelerate chimney connector pipe corrosion. Chimney connector pipe replacement may be CORROSION INSPECTION necessary more than once a season, but once every Chimney connector pipes do not last forever. few years is more typical. Every time the chimney Corrosion is particularly a problem if the inside of and chimney connector are checked for creosote the pipe tends to get damp from condensation...
Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 2. The vacuum can also be caused by the loss chimney, and watching for smoke to leak out of of air from the room through the kitchen or any opening or cracks. bathroom ventilating fans, other chimneys or Check the entire system for obstructions that vents, etc.
Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING QUICK REFERENCE FOR COMMON 5. Do plan your installation with safety as your primary consideration. OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS 6. Do keep all flammable liquids, gases and pressurized containers away from heater. Symptom Check for Do complete the installation before attempting Chimney connector pushed...
Page 20: Safety Notice
TROUBLESHOOTING 21. Do build fires of moderate intensity in the 6. Don’t store ashes in combustible containers, appliance for the first three fires to allow the not store them near combustible materials nor materials to adjust and cure before being dispose of them until they have completely subjected to the intense heat of a large fire.
Page 22 PARTS DIAGRAM PART # DESCRIPTION 69209 Feed Door & Rope Assy. 69212B Inner Unit Assy. Feed & Ash Door Gasket DGK3 69532 Thermostat Assy. 22434 Latch (Long) 24850 Chain & “S” Hook 2.5 ft 24837 Hinge Kit, Feed Door 69207B Draft Plate Assy.
Page 23: 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. Always use the manufacturer's specified spare part when replacement is necessary.

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