United States Stove Company 5520 - Manual (Page 14)

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 DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE - 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.
 DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, OR ENGINE OIL.
 HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE
SKINS BURNS.
 DO NOT USE GRATES OR ELEVATE THE FIRE. BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON HEARTH.
 DO NOT OVERFIRE - IF HEATER OR CHIMNEY CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU ARE OVERFIRING.
PROPER FUEL
THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETIZED WOOD FUEL ONLY! Factory-approved pellets are those
1/4” or 5/16” in diameter and not over 1” long. Longer or thicker pellets sometimes bridge the auger fl ights, 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
fi re at a carefully prescribed rate. Any additional fuel introduced by hand will not increase heat output but may seriously
impair the stoves performance by generating considerable smoke. Do not burn wet pellets. The stove’s performance
depends heavily on the quality of your pellet fuel. Avoid pellet brands that display these characteristics:
a. Excess Fines – “Fines” is a term describing crushed pellets or loose material that looks like sawdust or sand. Pellets
can be screened before being placed in hopper to remove most fi nes.
b. Binders – Some pellets are produced with materials to hold the together or “bind” them.
c. High ash content – Poor quality pellets will often create smoke and dirty glass. They will create a need for more
frequent maintenance. You will have to empty the burn pot plus vacuum the entire system more often. Poor quality
pellets could damage the auger. United States Stove Co. cannot accept responsibility for damage due to poor quality
pellets.
PRE-START-UP CHECK
Remove burn pot, making sure it is clean and none of the air holes are plugged. Clean the fi rebox, and then reinstall
burn pot. Clean door glass, if necessary (a dry cloth or paper towel is usually suffi cient). Never use abrasive cleaners
on the glass or door. Check fuel in the hopper, and refi ll if necessary.
NOTE: The 5520 Hopper can hold up to 120 lbs. of pellets.
BUILDING A FIRE
Never use a grate or other means of supporting the fuel. Use only the burn pot supplied with this heater.
Hopper lid must be closed in order for the unit to feed pellets. If it is the fi rst time you have started the unit, or anytime
the hopper has been emptied of pellets, it will be necessary to prime the auger. In order to prime the auger press and
hold the fuel feed button after starting the unit. Keep fuel feed button depressed until pellets begin to fall into the burn
pot, then release the fuel feed button and allow the unit to operate normally.
During the start up period:
1) DO NOT open the viewing door.
2) DO NOT open the damper more than 1/4”.
3) DO NOT add pellets to the burn pot by hand.
4) DO NOT use the Fuel Feed button (unless you are priming the auger after running out of pellets). A dangerous
condition could result.
NOTE: During the fi rst few fi res, your stove will emit an odor as the high temperature paint cures or becomes seasoned
to the metal. Maintaining smaller fi res will minimize this. Avoid placing items on stove top during this period because
paint could be affected.
THE HOTROD AUTOMATIC FIRESTARTER
a. Fill hopper and clean burn pot.
b. Press “On/Off” button. Make sure light is on.
c. The damper should be completely closed or open no more than 1/4” during start-up. This will vary depending on
your installation and elevation. Once fi re is established adjust for desired fl ame increasing the amount the damper
is open as the heat setting is increased. (See “DAMPER CONTROL”)
Operation