United States Stove 3500, 3500PB, 3700 User Manual

Models 3500, 3500PB & 3700, 3700PB

OWNER'S MANUAL

CAST IRON

ROOM HEATER

SAFETY NOTICE:

If this solid fuel room heater is not properly installed, a house re may result. For your safety and to reduce the risk of re, follow the installation directions. Contact local building, re ofcials, or the authority having jurisdiction about restrictions and installation inspection

requirements in your area. Kindly save these instructions for future reference.

VERY IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW ROOM HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU PROCEED MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE, VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY!

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY.

CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY

227 Industrial Park Road

P.O.Box 151

South Pittsburg, TN 37380

(423) 837-2100

www.USSTOVE.com

851796

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing a U.S. Stove Product. When cared for properly, the high quality,

nely crafted cast iron stove will offer many years of reliable performance. This instruction manual has been developed to ensure optimum performance from your Forester stove. It's very important that you thoroughly read and understand all instructions before using your new stove.

Table of Contents

Stove Safety �� 3 Before installing your stove �� 4

Adequate Provision of Air ............................................................................................................ 4

Specications �� 4 Installation �� 5

The Floor Protection.................................................................................................................... 5

Installation Clearances ................................................................................................................ 6

Installation Clearances ................................................................................................................ 7

Chimney Connection ................................................................................................................... 7

Chimney ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Chimney Height........................................................................................................................... 8

Factory Built Chimney ................................................................................................................. 9

Masonry Chimney ..................................................................................................................... 10

Combustible Wall Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs ............................................................ 11

Operating Your Stove �� 12

Fuel ........................................................................................................................................... 12

First operation of stove.............................................................................................................. 12

Air controls ................................................................................................................................ 12

Refueling ................................................................................................................................... 13

Ash Removal ............................................................................................................................. 13

Overnight Burning ..................................................................................................................... 13

Stove Maintenance �� 14

Care of Glass ............................................................................................................................ 14

Replacement of Glass ............................................................................................................... 15

Replacing parts ......................................................................................................................... 15

Surface Finish ........................................................................................................................... 15

Trouble Shooting �� 15

Fire Not Burning ........................................................................................................................ 15

Glass Blackens ......................................................................................................................... 15

Smoke in Room......................................................................................................................... 16

Fire Burns to Quickly ................................................................................................................. 16

Warranty Policy & Procedures �� 17 3500, 3500PB Parts Diagram & List �� 18 3700, 3700PB Parts Diagram & List �� 19 How to order repair parts �� 20

Stove Safety

IT IS YOUR OR THE INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO READ ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

AND FOLLOW THE PRESCRIBED DIRECTIONS�

When properly maintained and operated your stove should give you many years of service. However there are important safety aspects of these products that you need to be aware of when operating a wood stove.

1. ONLY USE SOLID WOOD FUEL. NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID, NAPHTHA, ENGINE OIL, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR ‘FRESHEN UP’ A FIRE IN THIS STOVE. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHILE IT IS IN USE. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE IN THE STOVE.

2. The burning of wood gives off gases which can be extremely dangerous. The stove is designed that under normal operating circumstances these gases pass up the ue chimney system and cannot escape into your home, however it is important that your ue system is properly installed and that you check all joints regularly to ensure that there are no cracks or gaps, check the door sealing rope and replace when damaged. We recommend a smoke alarm be tted in rooms where stoves are installed. Do not use stove in a room where negative pressure conditions may occur, such as through the use of extraction fans unless an adequate air supply into the room is ensured, as this may draw air through the stove and cause products of combustion to escape into the room.

3. Creosote and soot may accumulate in your ue pipe and chimney. This may ignite, causing a chimney re. If you suspect a chimney re evacuate people from the building, close down the air controls on the stove and call the Fire Department. To prevent the accumulation of soot or creosote, check ue and chimney regularly and clean as necessary. Good burning, hot stoves will generally cause a lot less build-up than slow burning stoves. Likewise dry wood will cause less build-up than wet wood. We recommend a re extinguisher be available where stoves are in operation. In the event of a chimney re do not re-light the stove until it and the ue chimney system have been thoroughly checked and repaired as necessary.

4. Stoves get extremely hot and should not be touched when lit. When young children are in the area, we recommend the use of a suitable re guard around the stove. Always wear protective gloves when reloading stove.

5. Never over-re your stove. If external parts of your stove are glowing red then the stove is overring and your draft settings should be reduced. Never interfere with the draft mechanisms or adjust your air settings outside those limits set when the stove is manufactured. Never use a fan to supply air to the stove or to extract air from it.

6. All users of the stove should be aware of the contents of this manual. Please leave this manual where it is accessible to stove users and do not allow anyone to use the stove that is unfamiliar with its correct operation.

7. Never use the stove if any parts are missing or damaged, only use genuine parts as replacements. Never modify your stove.

8. DO NOT INSTALL IN A MOBILE HOME.

We hope you have many years of warmth and comfort from your stove

but please do so safely�

Check Building Codes

When installing, operating and maintaining your stove, follow the guidelines presented in these instructions, and make them available to anyone using or servicing the stove.

Your city, town, county or province may require a building permit to install a solid fuel burning appli-

ance.

In the U.S., the National Fire Protection Association’s Code, NFPA 211, Standards for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances, or similar regulations, may apply to the installation of a solid fuel burning appliance in your area. In Canada, the guideline is established by the CSA Standard, CAN/CSA-B365-M93, Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment.

Before installing your stove

Always consult your local building inspector or authority having jurisdiction to determine what regu-

lations apply in your area.

You need to consider the following to ensure the safe operation of your stove.

• Provision of adequate air to support efcient combustion of the fuel.

• A well sealed ue/chimney system, herein after referred to as the “ue system”.

• The protection of combustible materials in proximity of the stove.

Adequate Provision of Air

It is essential for the safe and efcient use of your stove that you provide an adequate air supply to your stove. This may mean the provision of an outside air supply to the room, especially if there are extraction units such as cooker hoods or clothes dryers in the vicinity. Failure to do so will mean that fuel is burned inefciently causing smoke and blackening the glass and may also cause smoke to come back into the room. As a simple check for this open a door or window in the room and check if the stove burns more efciently.

Specifications

Overall

Efciency

(%)

Size

H x W x D

26⅝” x 20⅞” x 16½”

675mm x 530mm x 420mm

33⅜” x 27⅝” x 23”

860mm x 701mm x 583mm

Flue Size

150mm

Net

Weight

306 lb

(139 kg)

408 lb

(185 kg)

Model

3500

3500PB

3700

3700PB

Maximum

Output

37,000BTU or

11KW

63,000BTU or

18.5KW

FOR PURPOSES OF THE TAX CREDIT, BOTH OF THESE STOVES EXCEED THE 75% MAN-

DATE, AS THE TEST CRITERIA WAS BASED SOLELY ON THE “LOWER HEAT VALUE,”

RATHER THAN THE ABOVE SCALE. THIS MODEL MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR TAX

CREDIT.

Installation

Unpacking and preparing your stove for installation.

1. Remove your stove from the outer packaging and place on oor. Please inspect stove and check that it is not damaged in any way. Never attempt to use a stove that has been damaged.

2. If you are installing the stove yourself, proceed as follows. However, if you are unsure about any aspect of stove installation, please contact your dealer and he will discuss installation with you or put you in touch with an experienced stove installer.

3. Open re door. Remove and check the following contents.

• 4 stove legs

• Wooden handle and screws

• Ash pan

• Operating tool

• Handle holder

In the unlikely event that something is missing please contact your dealer immediately and we will

rectify the situation.

4. Gently lay the stove on its back. Remove screws from 4 corners of base and t one of the legs to each corner of the stove. Tighten bolt to ensure leg is secure to base of stove. When complete,

gently stand the stove upright.

5. Move the stove into position. Do not drag the stove as this may damage the legs, screws or base.

The Floor Protection

If the stove is to be installed on a combustible oor, it must be placed on a noncombustible hearth pad. In the USA, the oor protector must extend 8” beyond each side of the ue loading door and 16” to the front. In Canada, the oor protector must extend 8“ (200mm) beyond each side and the back of the appliance and 18“ (450mm) to the front. (See g. 4)

In a rear vent installation the oor protection must also extend under the stovepipe a minimum of 2” (50mm) beyond

either side of the pipe.

Installation Clearances

It is extremely important that you respect required installation distances and that you respect local installation regulations. This is for your safety! The manufacturer is not responsible for the product, if it is not installed following these recommendations. These clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority.

One necessary precautions when installing a wood stove is to leave sufcient space between the stove (top, sides, back, front, and under stove pipes) and any other material that can catch re.

A combustible surface is anything that can burn (i.e. sheet rock, wall paper, wood, fabrics etc.) These surfaces are not limited to those that are visible and also include materials that are behind non-combustible materials. If you are not sure of the combustible nature of a material, consult your local re ofcials.

3500, 3500PB

Single Wall Connector Pipe

A – Chimney Connector to backwall 15.5” (394 mm) 21.5” (546 mm) B – Chimney Connector to sidewall 28” (711 mm) 29” (737 mm) C – Chimney Connector to cornerwall 15” (381 mm) 21.5” (546 mm) D – Unit to backwall 13” (330 mm) 17” (432 mm) E – Unit to sidewall 20” (508 mm) 20” (508 mm) F – Unit to cornerwall 7” (178 mm) 11.5” (292 mm)

Single Wall Connector Pipe

3700, 3700PB

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