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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not operate your stove if you smell smoke com-

ing from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and call your

dealer.

Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,

kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids

to start or “freshen up” a fire in this stove. Keep all

such liquids well away from the stove while in use.

Never block free airflow through the open vents of

the stove.

Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.

The stove will not operate during a power outage.

If an outage does occur, check the stove for smoke

spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into

the room.

Disconnect the power cord before performing any

maintenance or repairs on the stove.

NOTE: Turning the stove “off” does not disconnect

all power from the stove.

During the start up period;

1) DO NOT open the

viewing door;

2) DO NOT open the damper more

than ¼”;

3) DO NOT add pellets to the burnpot by

hand;

4) DO NOT use the Fuel Feed button (un-

less you are priming the auger after running out of

pellets) as a dangerous condition could result.

Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a malfunc-

tion. Turn the stove off, periodically inspect it, and

call your dealer.

Contact your local building officials to obtain a per-

mit and information on any installation restrictions

or inspection requirements in your area. Notify

your insurance company of this stove as well.

This unit must be properly installed to prevent the

possibility of a house fire. The instructions must be

strictly adhered to. Do not use makeshift methods

or compromise in the installation.

Your stove requires periodic maintenance and

cleaning. Failure to maintain your stove may lead

to smoke spillage in your home.

This stove must be connected to a standard 120

V., 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

stove.

The exhaust system should be checked, at a mini-

mum, at least twice a year for any build up of soot

or creosote.

Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove

unless instructions are given in this manual. All other

work should be done by a trained technician.

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.

Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or

near the stove.

The viewing door must be closed and latched during

operation.

Do not operate the stove if the flame becomes dark

and sooty or if the burnpot overfills with pellets. Turn

the stove off, periodically inspect it, and call your

dealer.

Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing, and

furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. Edu-

cate all children of the danger of a high temperature

stove. Young children should be supervised when

they are in the same room as the stove.

If the stove is installed in a room without air condi-

tioning, or in an area where direct sunlight can shine

on the unit, it is possible this can cause the tempera-

ture of the stove to rise to operational levels; one of

the sensors could then make the stove start on its

own. It is recommended that the stove be unplugged

when not in use for extended amounts of time (i.e.

during the summer months).

The exhaust system must be completely airtight

and properly installed. The pellet vent joints must

be sealed with RTV 500°F (260°C) silicone sealant,

and with UL-181-AP foil tape.

Allow the stove to cool before carrying out any main-

tenance or cleaning. Ashes must be disposed in a

metal container with a tight lid and placed on a no

combustible surface well away from the home struc-

ture.

This stove is designed and approved for pelletized

wood fuel only. Any other type of fuel burned in this

heater will void the warranty and safety listing.

When installed in a mobile home, the stove must be

bolted to the floor, have outside air, and

NOT BE

INSTALLED IN A BEDROOM (Per H.U.D. require-

ments). Check with local building officials.

United States Stove Company grants no warranty,

implied or stated, for the installation or maintenance

of your stove, and assumes no responsibility of any

consequential damage(s).