Installation – United States Stove Company 5520 User Manual
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NOTE: Dimensions from the fl oor to your stoves
inlet/exhaust pipes are approximate and may vary
depending on your installation.
FIGURE 9
TYPICAL FRESH AIR TERMINATION
FIGURE 8
EXHAUST/INLET LOCATIONS
OUTSIDE AIR SUPPLY
(optional, unless installing in a mobile home) or an airtight home
Depending on your location and home construction, outside air may be necessary for optimal performance.
Metal pipe (solid or fl exible) must be used for the outside air installation. PVC pipe is NOT approved and should NEVER
be used.
A wind shield over the termination of the outside air pipe or a 90-degree elbow or bend away from the prevailing winds
MUST be used when an outside air pipe is installed through the side of a building. The outside air termination MUST
be at least 1ft (0.305m) away from the exhaust system termination.
The outside air pipe on your heater is 2” (50.8mm) OD. The outside air connecting pipe must be at least 2” (50.8mm) ID.
The outside air connection used MUST NOT restrict the amount of air available to your heater. The outside air connecting
pipe must be as short and free of bends as possible, and it must fi t over, not inside, the outside air connection to the heater.
Installation
SPECIAL MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS
WARNING! - DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM
CAUTION! - THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF
MUST BE MAINTAINED.
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.
In addition to the previously detailed installation requirements, mobile home installations must meet the following
requirements:
• The heater must be permanently bolted to the fl oor through provided holes in the base.
• The heater must be electrically grounded to the steel chassis of the mobile home with 8 GA copper wire using a
serrated or star washer to penetrate paint or protective coating to ensure grounding.
• Vent must be 3 or 4-inch “PL” Vent and must extend a minimum or 36 in.(914mm) above the roof line of the mobile
home and must be installed using a UL listed ceiling fi re stop and rain cap.
• When moving your mobile home, all exterior venting must be removed while the mobile home is being relocated.
After relocation, all venting must be reinstalled and securely fastened.
• Outside Air is mandatory for mobile home installation. See your dealer for purchasing or call customer service.
• Check with your local building offi cials as other codes may apply.