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United States Stove Company ECONOMY 5040 Owner's Manual

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ECONOMY SERIES 5040
OWNER'S MANUAL
• WARNING: If your appliance 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.
• PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning
room heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily
injury, or even death.
• Save these instructions.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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United States Stove Company
227 Industrial Park Road
P.O. Box 151
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
852010

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  • Page 1 ECONOMY SERIES 5040 OWNER’S MANUAL • WARNING: If your appliance 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. • PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. • Save these instructions. PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED United States Stove Company 227 Industrial Park Road P.O. Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the US Stove Pellet Burning Stove, you are now prepared to burn wood in the most efficient, convenient way possible. To achieve the safest, most efficient and most enjoyable performance from your stove, you must do three things: 1) Install it properly;...
  • Page 3 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 4 Ê É Fold Here Fold Here PLACE STAMP HERE United States Stove Company P.O. Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not operate your stove if you smell smoke com- Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove ing from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and call your unless instructions are given in this manual. All other dealer.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPECIFICATIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preparation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clearances ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Combustion Air Supply ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- When Outside Air Is Not Used -------------------------------------------------------------------- Venting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freestanding Installations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Electrical Installation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Mobil Home Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------- OPERATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Panel Controls -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proper Fuel -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS SIDEWALL CLEARANCES FREESTANDING: BACKWALL Width: 21 ½” ADJACENT WALL Height: 28 ½” (with legs or pedestal) WITH 3” 1” VERTICAL Depth: 24” 1” 3” EXHAUST Weight: 185 lbs. 3” Pedestal: 40 lbs. 8 1/4” Legs: 13 lbs. (TOP) Flue size: 3”...

  • Page 8: Combustion Air Supply

    INSTALLATION COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY 21 1/2” For a mobile home installation the stove must be connected to an outside source of combustion air. A 2” inside diameter metallic pipe, either flexible or rigid, may be attached to the inlet at the stove’s rear (refer to figure 5a.) A rodent guard (minimum ¼”...

  • Page 9: Freestanding Installations

    INSTALLATION Equivalent Vent Length (EVL) The longer the run of pipe in your installation (both with inserts and freestandings), the more restriction there is in the system. Therefore, larger diameter pipe should be used. • Use 4” pipe if you have more than 15 feet of equivalent vent length.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION C. VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM (Refer 12” MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO ROOF to Figure 10) VERTICAL ROOF VENT NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. ATTIC INSULATION OPTION: To achieve a center vertical installation a 45º el- SHIELD bow and a clean-out tee can be used to offset the pipe from the exhaust outlet to the rear center of the stove.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION E. VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE TOP PLATE NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. (SEAL TO CHIMNEY TOP 6” WITH NON-HARDENING 1. Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified chim- MASTIC) 3” ney sweep or installer to determine its structural condition. 2. You will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height NOTE: from the hearth.

  • Page 12: Electrical Installation

    INSTALLATION E. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION This stove is provided with a 6-foot grounded electrical cord extending from the rear of the stove. We recom- mend connecting to a good quality surge protector that is plugged into a standard three-prong, 120V, 60hz electrical outlet. Voltage variations can lead to serious performance problems.

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION PANEL CONTROLS (See Figure 22) The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the left-hand side of this unit. The control panel functions are as follows. a. ON/OFF SWITCH • When pushed the stove will automatically ignite. No other firestarter is necessary. The igniter will stay on for at least 10 and up to 15 minutes, depending on when Proof of Fire is reached.

  • Page 14: Proper Fuel

    OPERATION PROPER FUEL THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETIZED WOOD FUEL ONLY! Factory-approved pellets are those ¼” or 5/16” in diameter and not over 1” long. Longer or thicker pellets sometimes bridge the auger flights, which 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.

  • Page 15: Re-Starting A Warm Stove

    OPERATION RE-STARTING A WARM STOVE If the stove has been shut off, and you want to re-start it while it is still warm, the “on/off” button must be held down for 2 seconds. IF STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS The fire goes out and the auger motor and blowers will run until the stove cools. This will take 30 to 45 minutes. After the stove components stop running the “Power”...

  • Page 16: Optional Thermostat

    THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT A thermostat may help you maintain a constant house temperature automati- cally. A millivolt thermostat is required. A fixed wall mount or US Stove’s hand held model can be used. The control panel can be set up two ways to operate your stove in thermostat mode.

  • Page 17: (Please Read This) Operating Safety Precautions

    OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ THIS! a. Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing, and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. b. If you notice a smoldering fire (burnpot full but no visible flame) AND a heavy smoke buildup in firebox, immediately TURN OFF the stove, but DO NOT unplug it. Do not open the door, change the damper setting or tamper with any controls on the stove. Wait until firebox clears, and blowers shut down, do as instructed in “PRE-START-UP CHECK” and “BUILDING A FIRE”, then at- tempt to restart the fire.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT. NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged, if so, clean thoroughly. ASH REMOVAL Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.

  • Page 19: Blowers

    MAINTENANCE BLOWERS DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCON- NECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING UNIT. Cleaning – Over a period of time, ashes or dust may collect on the blades of both the combustion blower and convection blower. Periodically the blowers High Temp Auger Motor should be vacuumed clean as these ashes can im- Thermodisc (C-E-017) (C-E-090-21)

  • Page 20: Chimney Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE CHIMNEY CLEANING a. 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.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When your stove acts out of the ordinary, the first reaction is to call for help. This guide may save time and money by en- abling you to solve simple problems yourself. Problems encountered are often the result of only five factors: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance;...
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE #3 LIGHT FLASHES Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove first when possible) The hopper is out of pellets. Refill the hopper The air damper is too far open for a low feed If burning on the low setting, you may need to close the setting. damper all the way (push the knob in so it touches the side of the stove).
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: Air damper open too far for ignition. Push the air damper in closer to the side of the stove for startup. In some situations, it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place. After there is a flame, the damper can then be adjusted for the desired feed setting.
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE WILL NOT FEED PELLETS, BUT FUEL FEED LIGHT COMES ON AS DESIGNED Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: Fuse on control board blew. Remove the control board. On the back, there is one fuse. If it appears to be bad, replace it with a 5 Amp 125 Volt fuse. Plug the stove back in and try to run the unit. High limit switch has tripped or is defective.
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE GLASS “SOOTS” UP AT A VERY FAST RATE FLAME IS LAZY, DARK AND HAS BLACK TIPS AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS Possible Cause: Possible Remedies: Stove or vent pipe is dirty, which restricts airflow Follow all cleaning procedure in the maintenance section of through the burnpot. the owner’s manual. Vent pipe installed improperly. Check to make sure the vent pipe has been installed ac- cording to the criteria in the owner’s manual.

  • Page 26: Smoke Smell Or Soot Build-Up

    1-2 hours could lead to potential overheating situations. 3. Fuel other than wood pellets is being burned in the stove. United States Stove Company pellet stoves are designed and tested to use wood pellets. Check for signs of fuel oth- er than wood pellets.

  • Page 27: Electrical Diagram

    ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM POWER SUPPLY 120 VOLTS AC WHITE BLACK WHITE ORANGE ORANGE BLUE PINK YELLOW PURPLE GRAY GRAY WHITE...

  • Page 28: Replacement Parts List

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact an Authorized US Stove Pellet Stove Dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. ITEM PART# AIR SWITCH C-E-201 AIR SWITCH HOSE C-M-340-T AUGER MOTOR C-E-017M...

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