Ashley AW1120E User Manual
Owner’s Manual Model: AW1120E
Industrial Park Rd.,
This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which
is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or other
Ce produit peut vous exposer à des agents chimiques, y compris au monoxyde de
carbone, lesquels sont reconnus dans l’État de la Californie comme causant le cancer et
des malformations congénitales ou autres dommages au fœtus. Pour obtenir plus de
renseignements, veuillez consulter le site www.P65warnings.ca.gov
Save these instructions. This manual will help you to obtain
efcient, dependable service from the heater, and enable
you to order repair parts correctly. Keep in a safe place for
future reference.
SAFETY NOTICE:
If this heater is not properly installed, a house re may result.
For your safety, follow the installation instructions. Never
use make-shift compromises during the installation of this
heater. Contact local building or re ofcials about permits,
restrictions and installation requirements in your area.
CAUTION!
Please read this entire manual before you install or use your
new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in
property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Improper
Installation Could Void Your Warranty!
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Report Number: F19-473
Tested Per EPA Methods ALT-125, ASTM
E2515, ASTM E3053 and CSA B415
Certied to UL 1482-2011 (R2015) and
ULC-S627-00 (R2016)
Approved for mobile home installation
in USA and Canada
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Certied to comply with 2020
particulate emissions standards.
United States Stove Company
PO Box 151, 227
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
PH: (800) 750-2723
www.usstove.com
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov
853573B-4203i
This manual describes the installation and operation of the Ashley, AW1120E wood heater. This heater meets
the 2020 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s cordwood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15,
2020. Under specic test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 15,196 to
40,594 Btu/hr with 1.7 g/hr and 69% efciency. Note: The BTU ratings mentioned above are based on the EPA test
protocol under specic test conditions. Our advertised BTU’s are based on the rst hour of operation at high burn
rate burning dry cordwood.
Combustible: Wood
Colors: Metallic Black
Flue Pipe Diameter: 6” (153 mm)
Flue Pipe Type: (Standard Single Wall or Double Wall): Black or Blued Steel 2100°F (650°C)
Minimum Chimney Height: 12’ (3.7 m)
Maximum Log Length: 18” (458 mm)
Electrical: 120VAC, 0.55A, 60Hz
Dimensions
Overall: Depth x Width x Height:
Combustion Chamber: Width x Depth: 18.25” x 11.5” (464 mm x 293 mm)
Firebox Volume: Cubic Feet: 1.31 cubic feet
Door Opening: Width x Height: 16” x 9” (407 mm x 229 mm)
Pyroceramic Glass Door: (Viewing) Width x Height: 14.4” x 7.9” (366 mm x 201 mm)
AW1120E-BL 21.3” x 24.6” x 30.9” (542 mm x 625 mm x 785 mm)
AW1120E-BP 21” x 22.5” x 31.7” (534 mm x 572 mm x 806 mm)
CAUTIONS:
• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN
BURNS.
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE.
• DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR MOTOR OIL.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
• ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THE IGNITION.
Note: Register your product on line at www.usstove.com. Save your receipt with your records for any claims.
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Assembly
UNPACK AND INSPECT
Remove the packing from the appliance and inspect for any damage. Your appliance is packed with the door
handle spring not installed. Ensure that the bricks are positioned correctly and not broken (see illustration for
proper brick arrangement). Make sure that the bafe board, above the air tubes, is in place and undamaged.
(DO NOT REMOVE).
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The B36 blower may be purchased separately
if not equipped.
The blower assembly must be disconnected from
the source of electrical supply before attempting
the installation. The blower assembly is intended for
use only with a stove that is marked to indicate such
use. Do not route the supply cord near or across hot
surfaces! Fix the assembly to the back of the stove
with the four screws provided.
FLUE COLLAR ASSEMBLY
Mount the ue collar to the top of the unit as shown
using the (3) 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 bolts, (3) washers, and
(3) weld tabs provided in the parts box.
5/16-18 x 1-1/2
BOLT
WASHER
GASKET
HEATER
TOP
WELD
TAB
FIREBRICK CONFIGURATION
Replace the Firebrick as shown in the illustration.
ASH PAN ASSEMBLY
Remove ash pan from rebox. Under the rebox,
there are two brackets; Slide the ash pan into these
brackets.
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FLOOR PROTECTOR DIMENSIONS
Installation
SAFETY NOTICE
• IF THIS STOVE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW
THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
• CONSULT YOUR MUNICIPAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT PERMITS, RESTRICTIONS AND
INSTALLATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
• USE SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE ROOM WHERE YOUR STOVE IS INSTALLED.
• KEEP FURNITURE AND DRAPES WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE.
• NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR
LIQUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE
HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE.
• IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE, PUSH THE AIR CONTROL FULL CLOSED TO DEPRIVE THE FIRE OF OXYGEN.
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
• A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM OR SPACE HEATED SHALL BE PROVIDED WHEN REQUIRED.
POSITIONING THE STOVE
It is very important to position the wood stove as close as possible to the chimney, and in an area that will favor
the most efcient heat distribution possible throughout the house. The stove must therefore be installed in the
room where the most time is spent, and in the most spacious room possible. Recall that wood stoves produce
radiating heat, the heat we feel when we are close to a wood stove. A wood stove also functions by convection,
that is through the displacement of hot air accelerated upwards and its replacement with cooler air. If necessary,
the hot air distribution from the stove may be facilitated by the installation of a blower. The wood stove must not
be hooked up to a hot air distribution system since an excessive accumulation of heat may occur. A wood stove
must never be installed in a hallway or near a staircase, since it may block the way in case of re or fail to respect
required clearances.
FLOOR PROTECTOR
This heater must have a non-combustible oor protector (ember
protection) installed beneath it if the oor is of combustible material.
If a oor pad is used, it should be UL listed or equal. The oor pad
or non-combustible surface should be large enough to extend
under the stove and beyond each side as indicated. If there is
a horizontal run of ue pipe, there needs to be oor protection
under it that extends two inches beyond either side of the pipe.
Key Dimension Inch mm
*H Front 16 407
J Back 2 51
K Left 8 204
L Right 8 204
* Canadian installations require 18” (457mm)
H
K
J
L
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CLEARANCE TO WALLS
Side wall
Backwall
CLEARANCE TO WALLS
WALLS & CELING
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
It is of utmost importance that the clearances to combustible materials be strictly adhered to during installation
of the stove. Refer to the provided tables:
Ceiling
Backwall
Side wall
CORNER INSTALLATION
CORNER INSTALLATION
CLEARANCE TO
• Do not place any combustible material within 4’
(1.2m) of the front of the unit.
• The clearance between the ue pipe and a wall
are valid only for vertical walls and for vertical ue
pipe.
• The chimney connector must not pass through an
attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed
space, a oor, or a ceiling.
• For Canadian installations, where passage through
a wall, or partition of combustible construction
Key Dimensions Inch mm
A Backwall to Stove 17 432
B Sidewall to Stove 21 534
C Wall to corner (Angled Installation) 14 356
D Ceiling Height 84 2134
E Backwall to Flue 20 508
F Sidewall to Flue 29 737
G Wall to Flue (Angled Installation) 22 559
is desired, the installation must conform to CAN/
CSA-B365.
• A ue pipe crossing a combustible wall must have a
minimum clearance of 18” (457.2mm).
• To reduce ue clearances from combustible
materials, contact your local safety department.
SPECIAL MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS
WARNING! - Do not install in a sleeping room
CAUTION! - The structural integrity of the mobile home oor, wall, and ceiling/roof must be maintained.
In addition to the previously detailed installation requirements, mobile home installations must meet the following
requirements:
• The space heater is to be connected to a factory-built chimney conforming to CAN/ULC-S629, Standard for
650°C Factory-Built Chimneys.
• The heater must be permanently attached to the oor. There are two holes in the pedestal base, use 3/8” bolts
through the oor.
• 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.
• 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.
• Check with your local building ofcials as other codes may apply.
• Only use the specied components listed in this manual for this unit. The use of components that are not meant
for this unit can cause unsafe conditions.
COMBUSTION AIR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS - REQUIRED)
This appliance requires a source of combustion air. If your home is of tight construction or has negative pressure
problems, you will need an outside source of air. Below is a list of possible indicators that a source of outside
combustion air may be required.
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• Your stove does not draw steadily, smoke rollout occurs, wood burns poorly, or back-drafts occur whether or
not there is combustion present.
• Existing fuel-red equipment in the house, such as replaces or other heating appliances, smell, do not operate
properly, suffer smoke roll-out when opened, or back-drafts occur whether or not there is combustion present.
• Opening a window slightly on a calm (windless) day alleviates any of the above symptoms.
• The house is equipped with a well-sealed vapor barrier and tight tting windows and/or has any powered
devices that exhaust house air.
• There is excessive condensation on windows in the winter.
• A ventilation system is installed in the house.
If an outside air intake is required, you may purchase a standard 4” Dryer Vent kit from your local hardware supply
store and install it on the rear of the appliance.
When using a Dryer venting kit, the outlet cover must be of a design that DOES NOT close by means of a ap or
trap door. You must purchase a style that allows a continuous in-ow of air and that has a rodent screen. This
adapter can be purchased from your dealer.
4FAK INSTALLATION
Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions for attaching the dryer vent kit to the home. Then, attach it to
the adapter on the combustion air inlet on the back of the pedestal as shown.
“Dryer Venting Kit”
Installation
Slide the hose clamp over the aluminium ex pipe. Then slide the
ex pipe over the air intake tube of the stove. Next tighten the hose
clamp over the end of the aluminium ex hose.
SECURING APPLIANCE’S ON A PEDESTAL TO THE FLOOR
Use the designated holes to secure the unit to the oor.
SECURING APPLIANCE’S WITH LEGS TO THE FLOOR
1. The bracket engages around the square extrusion
of the leveling bolt inserted into the leg.
2. Once appliance is leveled, position the bracket
and attach to the oor using the appropriate
hardware needed for your specic ooring.
3. Install one bracket per leg or consult your local
authority having jurisdiction to determine how
many points of attachment are required.
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CHIMNEY CONNECTOR (STOVE PIPE)
To
Appliance
The chimney connector and chimney must have the same diameter
as the stove outlet (6”). If this is not the case, we recommend you
contact your dealer to ensure there will be no problem with the
draft. The stovepipe must be made of aluminized or cold roll steel
and have a minimum thickness of 0.021” or 0.53mm. It is strictly
forbidden to use galvanized steel. The smoke pipe should be
assembled to promote the male section (crimped end) of the
pipe to be faced down. Attach each section to another with three
equidistant metal screws. The pipe must be short and straight.
All sections installed horizontally must slope at least 1/4 inch per
foot, with the upper end of the section toward the chimney. Any
installation with a horizontal run of chimney pipe must conform
to NFPA 211. Contact NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and request the latest edition of the NFPA
Standard 211. To ensure a good draft, the total length of the coupling pipe should never exceed 8’ to 10’ (2.4m to
3.04m). Except for cases of vertical installation, in a cathedral-roof style where the smoke exhaust system can be
much longer and connected without problem to the chimney at the ceiling of the room. There should never be
more than two 90 degrees elbows in the smoke exhaust system. The installation of a “barometric draft stabilizer”
(replace register) on a smoke exhaust system is prohibited. Furthermore, the installation of a draft damper is not
recommended. With a controlled combustion wood stove, the draft is regulated upon intake of the combustion
air in the stove and not at the exhaust.
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT
Draft is a force that moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney
depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors. Too much draft
may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance. An inadequate draft may cause back-pufng into the
room and ‘plugging’ of the chimney. An inadequate draft will cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room
through appliance and chimney connector joints. An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature indicates an
excessive draft.
CHIMNEY
Your wood stove may be hooked up with a 6” factorybuilt or masonry chimney. If you are using a factorybuilt chimney, it must comply with UL 103 or CSA-B365
standard; therefore it must be a Type HT (2100°F). It
must be installed according to the manufacturer’s
specications. Take into account the chimney’s
location to ensure it is not too close to neighbors or
in a valley which may cause unhealthy or nuisance
conditions. If you are using a masonry chimney, it
must be built in compliance with the specications of
the National Building Code. It must be lined with re
clay bricks, metal or clay tiles sealed together with re
cement. Round ues are the most efcient. The interior diameter of the chimney ue must be identical to the
stove smoke exhaust. A ue which is too small may cause draft problems, while a large ue favors rapid cooling
of the gas, and hence the build-up of creosote and the risk of chimney res. Note that it is the chimney and not
the stove which creates the draft effect; your stove’s performance is directly dependent on an adequate draft
from your chimney. Do not connect this unit to a chimney ue serving another appliance.
The following recommendations may be useful for the installation of your chimney:
1. It must rise above the roof at least 3’ (0.9m) from the uppermost point of contact.
2. The chimney must exceed any part of the building or other obstruction within a 10’ (3.04m) distance by a
height of 2’ (0.6m).
3. The installation of an interior chimney is always preferable to an exterior chimney. Indeed, the interior
chimney will, by denition, be hotter than an exterior chimney, being heated up by the ambient air in the
house. Therefore the gas which circulates will cool more slowly, thus reducing the build-up of creosote and
the risk of chimney res.
4. The draft caused by the tendency for hot air to rise will be increased with an interior chimney.
5. Using a re screen at the extremity of the chimney requires regular inspection to ensure that it is not obstructed
thus blocking the draft, and it should be cleaned when used regularly.
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FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY
When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s
installation instructions must be followed. You must also purchase
(from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling support
package or wall pass-through and “T” section package, restops
(where needed), insulation shield, roof ashing, chimney cap, etc.
Maintain proper clearance to the structure as recommended
by the manufacturer. The chimney must be the required height
above the roof or other obstructions for safety and proper draft
operation.
MASONRY CHIMNEY
Ensure that a masonry chimney meets the minimum
standards of the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) by having it inspected by a professional. Make
sure there are no cracks, loose mortar or other signs of
deterioration and blockage. Be sure to the chimney
cleaned before the stove is installed and operated.
When connecting the stove through a combustible wall
to a masonry chimney, special methods are needed.
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COMBUSTIBLE WALL CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PASS-THROUGHS
METHOD A - 12” (304.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall
Member: Using a minimum thickness 3.5” (89 mm) brick
and a 5/8” (15.9 mm) minimum wall thickness clay liner,
construct a wall pass-through. The clay liner must conform
to ASTM C315 (Standard Specication for Clay Fire Linings)
or its equivalent. Keep a minimum of 12” (304.8 mm) of brick
masonry between the clay liner and wall combustibles. The
clay liner shall run from the brick masonry outer surface to
the inner surface of the chimney ue liner but not past the
inner surface. Firmly grout or cement the clay liner in place
to the chimney ue liner.
30 cm (304,8 mm, 12 po)
minimum aux matériaux
METHOD B - 9” (228.6 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall
Member: Using a 6” (152.4 mm) inside diameter, listed,
factory-built Solid-Pak chimney section with insulation
of 1” (25.4 mm) or more, build a wall pass-through with a
minimum 9” (228.6 mm) air space between the outer wall of
the chimney length and wall combustibles. Use sheet metal
supports fastened securely to wall surfaces on all sides,
to maintain the 9” (228.6 mm) air space. When fastening
supports to chimney length, do not penetrate the chimney
liner (the inside wall of the Solid-Pak chimney). The inner end
of the Solid-Pak chimney section shall be ush with the inside
of the masonry chimney ue, and sealed with a non-water
soluble refractory cement. Use this cement to also seal to
the brick masonry penetration.
METHOD C - 6” (152.4 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall
Member: Starting with a minimum 24 gage (.024” [.61 mm])
6” (152.4 mm) metal chimney connector, and a minimum
Deux canaux d’aération
chacun. (25,4 mm)
24 gage ventilated wall thimble which has two air channels
of 1” (25.4 mm) each, construct a wall pass-through.
There shall be a minimum 6” (152.4 mm) separation area
containing berglass insulation, from the outer surface of the
wall thimble to wall combustibles. Support the wall thimble,
and cover its opening with a 24-gage minimum sheet metal
support. Maintain the 6” (152.4 mm) space. There should
also be a support sized to t and hold the metal chimney
connector. See that the supports are fastened securely to
wall surfaces on all sides. Make sure fasteners used to secure
the metal chimney connector do not penetrate chimney
ue liner.
METHOD D - 2” (50.8 mm) Clearance to Combustible Wall
Member: Start with a solid-pak listed factory built chimney
section at least 12” (304 mm) long, with insulation of 1” (25.4
mm) or more, and an inside diameter of 8” (2 inches [51 mm]
larger than the 6” [152.4 mm] chimney connector). Use this
as a pass-through for a minimum 24-gauge single wall steel
chimney connector. Keep solid-pak section concentric with
and spaced 1” (25.4 mm) off the chimney connector by
way of sheet metal support plates at both ends of chimney
section. Cover opening with and support chimney section
on both sides with 24 gage minimum sheet metal supports.
See that the supports are fastened securely to wall surfaces
on all sides. Make sure fasteners used to secure chimney ue line do not penetrate the inner liner.
NOTES:
1. Connectors to a masonry chimney, excepting method B, shall extend in one continuous section through the
wall pass-through system and the chimney wall, to but not past the inner ue liner face.
Le dégagement minimum de la cheminée à la brique et les
matériaux combustibles est de 5 cm (2 po) (50,8 mm)
Conduit de cheminée
Cheminée en
combustibles
Le dégagement minimum de la cheminée à la brique et les
matériaux combustibles est de 5 cm (2 po) (50,8 mm)
Longueur de
cheminée préfabriquée
Minimum Vide d’air
de 5 cm (9 po)
(228,6 mm)
Longueur de cheminée
à égalité avec le conduit
de fumée intérieur
Cheminée en maçonnerie
de 2,5 cm (1 po)
Fabriqués en
tôle d’acier
Cheminée en maçonnerie
Le dégagement minimum de la cheminée
aux supports en tôle d’acier et aux matériaux
combustibles est de 5 cm (2 po). (50,8 mm)
Supports de
tôle d'acier
Section de
cheminée
Conduit de
raccordement
Vide d’air de 5 cm
(2 po) (50,8 mm)
maçonnerie
Nonsoluble
refractory
cement
cheminée
Conduit de
Supports de
tôle d'acier
Le dégagement minimum de la cheminée aux
supports en tôle d’acier et aux matériaux
combustibles est de 5 cm (2 po). (50,8 mm)
Conduit de cheminée
Supports de
tôle d'acier
Conduit de cheminée
Cheminée
en maçonnerie
Supports de
Dégagement minimum
de 30 cm (12 po,
304,8 mm)
des briques
Conduit de
raccordement
Doublage en
argile réfractaire
Dégagement minimum
de 5 cm (9 po)
(228,6 mm)
Conduit de
Vide d’air
raccordement
Utiliser des pièces
de cheminée
fabriquées pour
le fixer solidement
au raccordement.
Longueur de
cheminée
préfabriquée et
répertoriée, à
isolant solide.
Deux canaux d’aération
de 2,5 cm (1 po)
chacun. (25,4 mm)
Conduit de
raccordement
Isolant de fibre de
verre d’un minimum
de 152,4 mm (6 po).
Dégagement minimum
de 5 cm (2 po)
(50,8 mm)
1 po. Vide d’air
de (25,4 mm) à
la longueur de
cheminée
Conduit de
raccordement
Longueur de
la cheminée
tôle d'acier
2. A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space, or a
oor, or ceiling.
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Operation
WOOD STOVE UTILIZATION
The operation of this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with the owner’s manual will void your warranty and is
also against federal regulations. This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efciencies and lower
emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or too green
or freshly cut hardwoods.
DO NOT BURN:
1. Garbage;
2. Lawn clippings or yard waste;
3. Materials containing rubber, including tires;
4. Materials containing plastic;
5. Waste petroleum products, paints or paint thinners,
or asphalt products;
6. Materials containing asbestos;
7. Construction or demolition debris;
8. Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood;
9. Manure or animal remains;
Burning these materials may result in the release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke.
Deadwood lying on the forest oor should be considered wet and requires full seasoning time. Standing deadwood
can usually be considered to be about 2/3 seasoned. Splitting and stacking wood before it is stored accelerates
the drying time. Storing wood on an elevated surface from the ground and under a cover or covered area from
rain or snow also accelerates the drying time. A good indicator of if the wood is ready to burn is to check the
piece ends. If cracks are radiating in all directions from the center then the wood should be dry enough to burn.
If your wood sizzles in the re, even though the surface is dry, it may not be fully cured and should be seasoned
longer.
Do not burn manufactured logs made of wax impregnated sawdust or logs with any
chemical additives. Manufactured logs made of 100% compressed sawdust can be
burned, but be careful burning too much of these logs at the same time. Start with one
manufactured log and see how the stove reacts. You can increase the number of logs
burned at a time but make sure the temperature never rises higher than 475 °F (246 °C) on
a magnetic thermometer for installation on single wall stove pipes or 900 °F (482 °C) on a
probe thermometer for installation on double wall stove pipe. The thermometer should be
placed about 18” (457 mm) above the stove. Higher temperatures can lead to overheat
and damage your stove.
Waste and other ammable materials should not be burned in your stove. Any type of wood may be used in your
stove, but specic varieties have better energy yields than others. Please consult the following table to make the
best possible choice.
10. Saltwater driftwood or other previously salt watersaturated materials;
11. Unseasoned wood; or
12. Paper products, cardboard, plywood, or
particleboard. The prohibition against burning
these materials does not prohibit the use of re
starters made from paper, cardboard, sawdust,
wax, and similar substances to start a re in an
affected wood heater.
TYPE WEIGHT (LBS. CU. FT., DRY) PER CORD EFFICIENCY RANKING SPLITS MILLIONS BTU’s/CORD
Hickory 63 4500 1.0 Well 31.5
White Oak 48 4100 .9 Fair 28.6
Red Oak 46 3900 .8 Fair 27.4
Beech 45 3800 .7 Hard 26.8
Sugar Maple 44 3700 .6 Fair 26.2
Black Oak 43 3700 .6 Fair 25.6
Ash 42 3600 .5 Well 25.0
Yellow Birch 40 3400 .4 Hard 23.8
Red Maple 38 3200 .3 Fair 22.6
Paper Birch 37 3100 .3 Easy 22.1
Elm/
Sycamore
Red Spruce
34 2900 .2
29 1800 .1 Easy 16.1
Very
Difcult
20.1
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It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to use DRY WOOD only in your wood stove. The wood should have dried for 9 to
15 months, such that the humidity content (in weight) is reduced below 20% of the weight of the log. It is very
important to keep in mind that even if the wood has been cut for one, two or even more years, it is not necessarily
dry, if it has been stored in poor conditions. Under extreme conditions, it may rot instead of drying. This point
cannot be overstressed; the vast majority of the problems related to the operation of a wood stove is caused by
the fact that the wood used was too damp or had dried in poor conditions. These problems can be:
- ignition problems
- creosote build-up causing chimney res
- low energy yield
- blackened windows
- incomplete log combustion
Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding 6” in diameter should be split. The wood should not be
stored directly on the ground. Air should circulate through the cord. A 24” to 48” air space should be left between
each row of logs, which should be placed in the sunniest location possible. The upper layer of wood should be
protected from the elements but not the sides.
OPERATIONAL TIPS
• Get the appliance hot and establish a good coal bed before adjusting to a low burn rate (this may take 30
minutes or more depending on your wood)
• Use smaller pieces of wood during start-up and a high burn rate to increase the stove temperature
• Be considerate of the environment and only burn dry wood
• Burn small, intense res instead of large, slow-burning res when possible
• Learn your appliance’s operating characteristics to obtain optimum performance
Burning unseasoned wet wood only hurts the stove’s efciency and leads to accelerated creosote buildup in
your chimney
TESTING YOUR WOOD
• When the stove is thoroughly warmed, place one piece of split wood (about ve inches in diameter) parallel
to the door on the bed of red embers.
• Keep the air control fully open by pulling on it and close the door. If the piece ignites within 90 seconds from
the time it was placed into the stove, your wood is correctly dried. If ignition takes longer, your wood is damp.
• If your wood hisses and water or vapor escapes at the ends of the piece, your wood is soaked or freshly cut.
Do not use this wood in your stove. Large amounts of creosote could be deposited in your chimney, creating
potential conditions for a chimney re.
TAMPER WARNINGS
This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
CAUTION: Never alter the damper slide or the adjustment range to increase ring for any reason. Doing so
could result in heater damage and will void your warranty.
THE FIRST FIRES
The fresh paint on your stove needs to be cured to preserve its quality. Once the fuel charge is properly ignited,
only burn small res in your stove for the rst four hours of operation. Never open the air control more than
necessary to achieve a medium burn rate. Make sure that there’s enough air circulation while curing the stove.
The odors could be smelled during the 3 or 4 rst res. Never start your stove outside. You will not be able to see
if you are overheating.
IGNITION
After making sure that the stove air intake controls are fully open (completely pull-out towards you), The topdown method of re building is recommended for this appliance. After making sure that the stove air intake
controls are fully open (completely pull-out towards you), Place the largest pieces of wood on the bottom, laid
in parallel and close together. Smaller pieces are placed in a second layer, crossways to the rst. The third layer
of still smaller pieces are laid crossways to the second, this time with some spaces between. Then the fourth layer
of loose, small kindling and twisted newspaper sheets tops off the pile. Before igniting the paper and kindling
wood, it is recommended that you warm up the chimney. This is done to avoid backdraft problems often due to
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