Damper Control; Pre-Start-Up Check; Building A Fire - United States Stove US5513 Owner’s Instruction And Operation Manual

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
prevents proper pellet feed. Burning wood in forms other
than pellets is not permitted. It will violate the building
codes for which the stove has been approved and will
void all warranties. The design incorporates automatic
feed of the pellet fuel into the fire at a carefully prescribed
rate. Any additional fuel introduced by hand will not
increase heat output but may seriously impair the stoves
performance by generating considerable smoke. Do
not burn wet pellets. The stove's performance depends
heavily on the quality of your pellet fuel. Avoid pellet
brands that display these characteristics:
• Excess Fines – "Fines" is a term describing crushed
pellets or loose material that looks like sawdust or sand.
Pellets can be screened before being placed in hopper
to remove most fines.
• Binders – Some pellets are produced with materials to
hold the together, or "bind" them.
• High ash content – Poor quality pellets will often create
smoke and dirty glass. They will create a need for more
frequent maintenance. You will have to empty the burn
pot plus vacuum the entire system more often. Poor
quality pellets could damage the auger. We cannot
accept responsibility for damage due to poor quality
pellet.
CAUTION:
• KEEP FOREIGN OBJECTS OUT OF THE HOPPER.
• THE MOVING PARTS OF THIS STOVE ARE
PROPELLED BY HIGH TORQUE ELECTRIC
MOTORS. KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY FROM
THE AUGER WHILE THE STOVE IS PLUGGED
INTO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET. THESE MOVING
PARTS MAY BEGIN TO MOVE AT ANY TIME
WHILE THE STOVE IS PLUGGED IN.

PRE-START-UP CHECK

Remove burn pot, making sure it is clean and none of the
air holes are plugged. Clean the firebox, and then reinstall
burn pot. Clean door glass if necessary (a dry cloth or
paper towel is usually sufficient). Never use abrasive
cleaners on the glass or door. Check fuel in the hopper,
and refill if necessary.

BUILDING A FIRE

Never use a grate or other means of supporting the fuel.
Use only the burn pot supplied with this heater. Hopper
lid must be closed in order for the unit to feed pellets.
During the start-up period:
• Make sure the burn pot is free of pellets.
• DO NOT open the viewing door.
• DO NOT add pellets to the burn pot by hand.
NOTE: During the first few fires, your stove will emit an
odor as the high-temperature paint cures or becomes
seasoned to the metal. Maintaining smaller fires will
minimize this. Avoid placing items on the stovetop during
this period because the paint could be affected. Attempts
to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design
specifications can result in permanent damage to the
heater.
AUTOMATIC IGNITOR
1. Fill hopper and clean burn pot.
2. Press "On/Off" button. Make sure green light comes
on.
3. Adjust feed rate to desired setting by pressing "Heat
Level Advance" button.
If fire doesn't start in 12 minutes, press "On/Off", wait
a few minutes, clear the burn pot, and start procedure
again.

DAMPER CONTROL

The damper control lever is located on the back of the
stove on the lower left side. The default setting for the
damper control should be full open. The damper adjusts
the combustion air. This control is necessary due to the
varied burn characteristics of individual installations,
different pellet brands and pellet feed rates. It allows
you to improve the efficiency of your stove. Providing
correct combustion air will reduce the frequency of
cleaning your glass door and prevent the rapid buildup
of creosote inside your stove and chimney. You should
adjust the damper based on the fire's appearance. A low,
reddish, dirty fire can be improved by turning the damper
slightly to the right. A "blow torch" fire can be improved
by turning the dampener to the left a little bit. For optimal
burning results, refer to page 15.
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