Safety Precautions - United States Stove Company 5500 Owner's Manual

This manual describes the installation and operation of the King/Ashley, 5500, 5500XL, 5500M wood heater. This heater meets the 2015 U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015. Under specifi c test conditions
this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 9,126 to 27,677 Btu/hr."
IMPORTANT: Read this entire manual before installing and
operating this product. Failure to do so may result in property
damage, bodily injury, or even death. Proper installation of this
stove is crucial for safe and effi cient operation.
Install vent at clearances specifi ed by the vent manufacturer.
If a chimney or creosote fi re occurs, press the "OFF" button
immediately. Do not unplug the unit.
Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any other
appliance or stove.
Do not install a fl ue damper in the exhaust venting system of this
unit.
Use of outside air is not required for this unit.
Contact your local building offi cials to obtain a permit and
information on any additional installation restrictions or inspection
requirements in your area.
Do not throw this manual away. This manual has important
operating and maintenance instructions that you will need at a
later time. Always follow the instructions in this manual.
This appliance is designed for the use of pelletized fuel that meet
or exceed the standard set by the Pellet Fuel Institute(PFI), The
use of other fuels will void warranty.
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fl uid, or similar liquids to start or 'freshen up' a
fi re in this stove. Keep all such liquids well away from the stove
while it is in use.
A working smoke detector must be installed in the same room
as this product.
It must be installed at least 15 feet (4,57 m) from the appliance in
order to prevent undue triggering of the detector when reloading.
Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a malfunction. Turn the
ON/OFF SWITCH to "OFF' and contact your dealer.
Your stove requires periodic maintenance and cleaning (see
"MAINTENANCE "). Failure to maintain your stove may lead to
improper and/or unsafe operation.
Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance!
NOTE: Turning the ON/OFF Switch to "OFF" does not disconnect
all power to the electrical components of the stove.
Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless instruc-
tions for doing so are given in this manual. All other work should
be done by a trained technician.
Do not operate your stove with the viewing door open. The auger
will not feed pellets under these circumstances and a safety
concern may arise from sparks or fumes entering the room.
The feed door must be closed and sealed during operation.
Never block free airfl ow through the open vents of the unit.
DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY
AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
* This appliance is a freestanding heater. It is not intended to be attached to any type of ducting. It is not a furnace.
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Safety Precautions

APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATION.
Allow the stove to cool before performing any maintenance or
cleaning. Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with a
tight fi tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a non-combustible surface or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending fi nal disposal.
The exhaust system should be checked monthly during the
burning season for any build-up of soot or creosote.
Do not touch the hot surfaces of the stove. Educate all children
on the dangers of a high-temperature stove. Young children
should be supervised when they are in the same room as the
stove.
The hopper and stove top will be hot during operation; therefore,
you should always use some type of hand protection when
refueling your stove.
A power surge protector is required. This unit must be plugged
into a 110 - 120V, 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet. Do not use
an adapter plug or sever the grounding plug. Do not route the
electrical cord underneath, in front of, or over the heater. Do
not route the cord in foot traffi c areas or pinch the cord under
furniture.
The heater will not operate during a power outage. If a power
outage does occur, check the heater for smoke spillage and
open a window if any smoke spills into the room.
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.
Do not place clothing or other fl ammable items on or near this
stove.
When installed in a mobile home, the stove must be grounded
directly to the steel chassis and bolted to the fl oor. WARNING—
THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE BEDROOM
(per HUD requirements). CAUTION—THE STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND
CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.
This appliance is not intended for commercial use.
Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and fi ring technique.
Check daily for creosote build-up until experience shows how
often you need to clean to be safe. Be aware that the hotter the
fi re the less creosote is deposited, and weekly cleaning may be
necessary in mild weather even though monthly cleaning may
be enough in the coldest months. Contact your local municipal
or provincial fi re authority for information on how to handle a
chimney fi re. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney
fi re.