Daily Operation; Safety And Convenience Features; Maintenance; Exhaust System - United States Stove Company Forester 5824 Owner's Manual

dAiLy OPErATiON

 The hopper and heater top will be hot during operation; therefore, you should always use some type of hand
protection when refueling your heater.
 Never place your hand near the auger while the heater is in operation.
In the event of a power outage, the heater WILL NOT function. It is very important that unit be vented properly (with
outside air), as the natural draft is needed to clear the smoke from the heater during a power outage. If the unit was ON
when the power outage occurred, one of the following will take place:
1.) If the heater is still warm, it will resume feeding fuel and continue to operate normally. If the fire has gone out, you
will have to press the
2.) If the heater has cooled-off, it will reset to its OFF condition. At this point, you may press the
unit will begin a new start-up sequence.
NOTE: The unit will also shut down in the event of an exhaust blower failure; if this is the case, the unit will not re-start
and you must contact Customer Service at (800) 750-2723.

SAFETy ANd CONVENiENCE FEATurES

Your heater includes an auto-start igniter as a standard feature. The use of other fire starter materials (wood chips,
starter gel, etc.) is not necessary. By simply pressing the
to feed fuel and automatically start within 3 to 5 minutes.
For safety, this heater incorporates a safety pressure switch that helps ensure that everything is in proper working
order before feeding fuel to the burn pot. Because the heater works using an induced draft pressure, the heater will
not continue to operate if the viewing door is left open; or if the exhaust blower fails or the exhaust system is blocked.
The temperature limit control (Thermodisc) will prevent your heater from operating at abnormally high temperatures.
Should the heater temperature reach the factory pre-set limit, 200°F(93°C), the temperature limit control will automatically
stop the auger feed rate until the temperature returns to a normal condition.
 Failure to clean and maintain this unit as indicated can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
 unplug your heater's electrical cord prior to removing the back panel or opening the exhaust system for
any inspection, cleaning, or maintenance work.
 Never perform any inspections, cleaning, or maintenance on a hot heater.
 do not operate heater with broken glass , leakage of flue gas may result.

ExHAuST SySTEM

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 flue or a newly started
fire or from a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire, which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house. Despite their high efficiency,
pellet heaters can accumulate creosote under certain conditions.
Fly Ash – This accumulates in the horizontal portion of an exhaust run. Though non-combustible, it may impede the
normal exhaust flow. It should therefore be periodically removed.
Inspection and Removal – The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected annually or per ton to determine if
a creosote or fly ash build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated (3mm or more), it should be removed to reduce
the risk of a chimney fire. Inspect the system at the heater connection and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to
build creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from the top as well as from the bottom. The
creosote should be removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use. A qualified chimney sweep
can perform this service. It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally
inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, repaired. To clean the chimney, disconnect the vent from the heater.
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Operation
button and then the

Maintenance

button again to begin a new start-up sequence.
button on the digital control panel, your heater will begin
button and the
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