United States Stove Company 5520 - Manual (Page 7)

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INSTALLATION OPTIONS
Read this entire manual before you install and use your pellet stove. Failure to follow instructions may result
in property damage, bodily injury, or even death!
(See specifi c installation details for clearances and other installation requirements)
A Freestanding Unit—supported by pedestal/legs and placed on a non-combustible fl oor surface in compliance with
clearance requirements for a freestanding stove installation.
An Alcove Unit—supported by pedestal/legs and placed on a non-combustible fl oor surface in compliance with clearance
requirements for an alcove installation.
Your pellet stove may be installed to code in either a conventional or mobile home (see SPECIAL MOBILE HOME
REQUIREMENTS). The installation must comply with the Manufactured Home and Safety Standard (HUD), CFR3280, Part 24.
It is recommended that only a authorized technician install your pellet stove, preferably an NFI certifi ed specialist.
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS
SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS.
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IMPROPER INSTALLATION: The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage caused by the malfunc-
tion of a stove due to improper venting or installation. Call (800) 750-2723 and/or consult a professional installer
if you have any questions.
FLOOR PROTECTION
This unit must be installed on a 1/2” thick, non-combustible fl oor protector with a k-value of 0.042. A 1” thick protector
with a k-value of 0.084 is also acceptable. The fl oor protector should be large enough to extend a minimum of 6 in.
(152.4mm) in front, 6 in. (152.4mm) on each side, and 1 in. (25.4mm) behind the stove (see FIGURE 1).
Floor protection must extend under and 2 in. (50.8mm) to each side of the chimney tee for an interior vertical installation
(see FIGURE 2).
Your pellet stove will need a minimum 31” (787mm) x 38” (965mm) fl oor protector.
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