United States Stove Company 1269E Owner's Manual
Owners Manual
Logwood 1269E
CONFORMS TO
UL 1482 (R2015)
&
CERTIFIED TO
CAN/ULC S627
“U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certied to comply with 2015 particulate emission
standards for single burn rate heaters. Not approved for sale after May 15, 2020. This single
burn rate wood heater is not approved for use with a ue damper.”
WASHINGTON STATE APPROVED
DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN A MOBILE HOME
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU TO OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE FROM THE HEATER, AND ENABLE
YOU TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CORRECTLY. KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
French version is available for download from the United States Stove Company website: http://www.usstove.
com/La version française est disponible pour téléchargement à partir du site United States Stove Company:
http:/www.usstove.com/
For use with Solid Fuel, Conforms to UL 1482
(R2015) and CAN/ULC-S627
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!
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.
UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY
227 Industrial Park Road
P.O. Box 151
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(800) 750-2723
852430D-4402F
CONGRATULATIONS!
You’ve purchased a heater from North America’s oldest manufacturer of wood burning products.
By heating with wood you’re helping to CONSERVE ENERGY!
Wood is our only Renewable Energy Resource. Please do your part to preserve our wood supply. Plant at least
one tree each year. Future generations will thank you.
The instructions pertaining to the installation of your wood stove comply with UL & ULC standards.
Combustible: Wood
Colors: Flat Black
Flue Pipe Diameter: 6” (15.3cm)
Flue Pipe Type: (Standard Single Wall or Double
Wall):
Minimum Chimney Height: 12’ (3.7m)
Maximum Log Length: 22” (559mm)
Electrical: None
Dimensions
Overall ( Depth x Width x Height ): 33” x 18.5” x 23” (838mmX470mmX854mm)
Combustion Chamber: Width x Depth: 19” x 9” (482mmX229mm)
Volume: Cubic Feet: 1.2 cubic feet
Door Opening: 7.5 x 10.2 (191mmX259mm)
Pyroceramic Glass Door : (Viewing) Width x Height: N/A
Weight (lbs): 140 lbs
Black or Blued Steel 2100°F (650°C)
This manual describes the installation and operation of the United
States Stove Company Model 1269E woodheater. This heater meets the
2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's crib wood emission limits for
woodheaters sold after May 15, 2015. Under specic EPA test conditions
burning Douglas Fir dimensional lumber this heater has been shown to
Report No. 0215WS038E
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.
The operation of this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with the owner’s manual will void you 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 to green or freshly cut hardwoods.
Burning the following materials may result in release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause
smoke.
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations
to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
deliver heat at a rate of 24,433 Btu/hr. This heater achieved a particulate
emissions rate of 4.2 g/hr when tested to method ASTM E2780-10 single
Burn Rate Appendix (*and an efciency of 67.9 %.)
Note: Register your product on line at www.usstove.com. See “Limited Warranty” section for specic warranty
information for your new purchase. Save your receipt with your records for any claims.
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33"
4-5/8"
23"
FLOOR PROTECTOR
11-3/8"
18-1/2"
26-1/2"
8"
DO NOT BURN:
1. Residential or commercial 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. Paper products, cardboard, plywood, or particleboard. The prohibition against burning these materials
does not prohibit the use of re starters made from paper, cardboard, saw dust, wax and similar substances
for the purpose of starting a re in unaffected wood heater.
9. Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood;
10. Manure or animal remains;
11. Salt water driftwood or other previously salt water saturated materials;
12. Unseasoned wood;
13. Any materials that are not included in the warranty and owner’s manual for the subject wood heater; or
14. Any materials that were not included in the certication tests for the subject wood heater.
Tools and Materials Needed
TOOLS
• Pencil
• 6 Foot Folding Ruler or Tape Measure
• Tin Snips
• Drill, Hand or Electric
• Drill Bit 1/8" Dia. (For Sheet Metal Screws)
• Adjustable Wrench
• Screw Driver (Blade-Type)
• Gloves
• Safety Glasses
• 6" Elbow, Collar and Thimble; As Required (24 gauge
min.)
• 1/2" Sheet Metal Screws (No. 10A x 1/2")
• 6" Diameter, 24 gauge, black or blued steel ue
connector pipe
• Floor Protector Material (R value = 2.06); Size and
Installation as specied in this manual
• Furnace Cement (Manufacturer Recommends:
Rutland Black Code 78 or Equivalent)
• Optional; 6" Barometric Draft Regulator (DR-6)
MATERIALS
HEATER DIMENSIONS
FIG. 1
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Operational Tips For The Best Performance Of Your Heater
BUILDING A FIRE
The top down method of re building is recommended for this appliance. 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. A third layer of still smaller pieces is laid crossways to the second, this time with some spaces between.
Then a fourth layer of loose, small kindling and twisted newspaper sheets tops off the pile.
VISIBLE SMOKE
Visible smoke is basically unburned fuel and moisture leaving your stove. The amount of visible smoke
being produced can be an effective method of determining how efciently the combustion process is taking
place at the given settings. Learn to adjust the air settings of your specic unit to produce the smallest amount
of visible smoke. Remember that wood that has not been seasoned properly and has a high wood moisture
content will produce excess visible smoke and burn poorly.
ASH REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your rebox or ash pan, and when the re has burned down
and cooled, remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1 inch deep on the rebox bottom to
help maintain a hot charcoal bed.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-tting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a noncombustible oor or on the ground, away from all combustible materials, pending nal
disposal. The ashes should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
AIR TUBES
The air tubes assembled in this unit are designed to provide an accurate mix of secondary air to insure
the highest efciency. Any damage or deterioration of these tubes may reduce the efciency of combustion.
The air tubes are held in position by either screws or snap pins. Locate these to either side of the tube and
remove to allow the tube to be removed and replaced.
OVER FIRING
Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design specications can result in permanent
damage to the heater and to the catalytic combustor if so equipped.
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT
Draft is the force which 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 and may damage the catalytic combustor
(if equipped). Inadequate draft may cause backpufng into the room and ‘plugging’ of the chimney or the
catalyst (if equipped). 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 excessive draft.
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CHIMNEY
Take into account the chimney’s location to insure it is not too close to neighbors or in a valley which
may cause unhealthy or nuisance conditions.
EFFICIENCY
Efciencies can be based on either the lower heating value (LHV) or the higher heating value (HHV)
of the fuel. The lower heating value is when water leaves the combustion process as a vapor, in the case of
woodstoves the moisture in the wood being burned leaves the stove as a vapor. The higher heating value
is when water leaves the combustion process completely condensed. In the case of woodstoves this would
assume the exhaust gases are room temperature when leaving the system, and therefore calculations using
this heating value consider the heat going up the chimney as lost energy. Therefore, efciency calculated
using the lower heating value of wood will be higher than efciency calculated using the higher heating value.
In the United States all woodstove efciencies should be calculated using the higher heating value.
As an operator of a wood heater the best way to achieve optimum efciencies is to learn the burn
characteristic of you appliance and burn well-seasoned wood. A good rule of thumb is that your heater is
not producing or producing very little visible smoke it is burning efciently. Also remember that higher burn
rates are not always the best heating burn rates; after a good re is established a lower burn rate may be a
better option for efcient heating. A lower burn rate slows the ow of usable heat out of the home through
the chimney, and it also consumes less wood.
SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas
when exposed to elevated concentrations for extended periods of time. While the modern combustion systems
in heaters drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted out the chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or
conned areas can be dangerous. Also make sure you stove gaskets and chimney joints are in good working
order and sealing properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended that you use both smoke and
CO monitors in areas expected to or having the potential to generate CO.
OPERATIONAL TIPS FOR GOOD, EFFICIENT, AND CLEAN COMBUSTION
• 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 your stoves efciency and leads to accelerated creosote
buildup in your chimney
WOOD SELECTION TIPS
Dead wood lying on the forest oor should be considered wet, and requires full seasoning time. Standing
dead wood can usually be considered to be about 2/3 seasoned. Splitting and stacking wood before it is
stored accelerates drying time. Storing wood on an elevated surface from the ground and under a cover or
covered area from rain or snow also accelerates drying time. A good indicator if wood is ready to burn is to
check the piece ends. If there are cracks 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.
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Safety Rules
SAFETY NOTICE: If this heater is not properly installed, a house re may result. For your safety, follow the
installation directions. Contact local building or re ofcials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
READ THESE RULES AND THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY:
1. Check with local codes. The installation must
comply with their rulings. Observe closely the
clearances to combustibles.
2. Do not install this heater in a mobile home or trailer.
3. Always connect this heater to a chimney and
vent to the outside. Never vent to another room or
inside a building. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO
A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
4. Do not connect a wood burning heater to a Type
B gas vent. This is not safe and is prohibited by
the National Fire Protection Association Code.
This heater requires approved masonry or UL, ULC
Listed Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance Chimney. Use a 6" diameter chimney, or
larger, that is high enough to give a good draft.
5. Be sure that your chimney is safely constructed
and in good repair. Have the chimney inspected
by the Fire Department or a qualied inspector.
Your insurance company may be able to recom-
mend a qualied inspector.
6. Inspect chimney connector and chimney twice
monthly during the heating season for any deposit
of creosote or soot which must be removed (see
Chimney Maintenance).
7. Provide air for combustion from outside the house
into the room where the heater is located. If the
intake is not in the same room, air must have free
access in to the room.
8. To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to use this
heater who is unfamiliar with the correct operation of the heater.
9. For further information on using your heater safely,
obtain a copy of the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) publication "Using Coal and
Wood Stoves Safely" NFPA No. HS-10-1978. The
address of the NFPA is Batterymarch Park, MA
02269.
• For more information on a Canadian Installation,
obtain a copy of CAN/CSA - B365 - M91 Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and
Equipment.
10. Disposal of Ashes - Ashes should be placed in a
metal container with a tight tting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a non-
combustible oor or on the found, well away
from all combustible materials, pending nal
disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in
soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be
retained in the closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled.
11. CAUTION - The special paints used on your heater
may give off some smoke while they are curing
during the rst few res. Build small res at rst.
Children and people/animals with lung problems
should take caution during the curing process.
12. CARING FOR PAINTED PARTS - This heater has
a painted jacket which is durable but it will not
stand rough handling or abuse. When installing
your heater, use care in handling. Clean with
soap and warm water when heater is not hot.
DO NOT use any acids or scouring soap, as these
wear and dull the nish. PAINT DISCOLORATION
WILL OCCUR IF THE HEATER IS OVERFIRED. FOLLOW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
13. All persons, especially children, should be alerted
to hazards from high surface temperatures and
kept away while in operation. Small children
should not be left unsupervised when in the room
with the heater.
14. Keep the area adjacent to the heater free from
all combustible materials, gasoline, and other
ammable vapors.
15. This heater should not be used as a primary
source of heat.
CAUTION! Do not touch the heater until it has cooled.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND INSTALLING SMOKE DETECTORS IN YOUR HOME IF NOT ALREADY INSTALLED.
NOTE:
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE: United States Stove Company grants no warranty, stated or implied, for the installation or maintenance
of your wood stove and assumes no responsibility of any incidental or consequential damages.
REQUIRED TOOLS
• Safety Glasses
• Hearth Gloves
• Pencil
• 6' Folding Ruler or
Tape Measure
• Tin Snips
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Note: the following items are not included with your
stove
Flooring protector as specied
Chimney Connector
1/2" Sheet Metal Screws
Chimney
Furnace Cement
• Drill
• 1/8" dia. Drill Bit
• Adjustable Wrench
• (Sheet Metal Screws)
• #2 philips screw
driver
CAUTION: STOVE IS HEAVY. MAKE SURE YOU
HAVE ADEQUATE HELP AND USE PROPER LIFTING
TECHNIQUES WHENEVER MOVING STOVE.
1. Uncrate the stove and remove packing
materials and protective poly bag. (save
cardboard box for further assembly.)
2. Remove parts from inside of stove. Parts include:
one feed door, four legs, hardware pack, ue
collar, hearth plate, and bottom air channel.
3. Place attened carton on oor and carefully
turn stove over onto carton.
4. Attach bottom air channel with four (4) 1/4-20 X
3/8" screw, and four (4) washers.
6. Attach the front legs to hearth with two (2) 1/4-20
x 1-3/4 screws, two (2) at washers, and two (2)
1/4-20 jam nuts.
7. Attach the rear legs to base of stove with two (2)
1/4-20 x 1-3/4 screws, two (2) at washers, and
two (2) 1/4-20 jam nuts.
8. Carefully lift stove upright and place in desired
location (see following instructions for properly
locating stove.)
5. Attach hearth to bottom of stove with two (2)
1/4-20 x 1-3/16 screws, two (2) washers, and two
(2) 1/4-20 jam nuts.
9. Lower feed door into position while aligning hinge
pins.
KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 83658 1/4-20 X 1-3/16 Flathead Phillips Screw 4
2 83563 1/4-20 X 3/4 Flt Hd Ph Mach 4
3 83659 1/4-20 X 1-3/4 Flt Hd Ph Screw 4
4 83336 1/4-20 Jam Nut 10
5 83278 7/32 Id X 1/2 Od X 3/64 Fl W 10
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Installation
419mm
18”
MINIMUM CLEARANCE
TO COMBUSTIBLE WALLS
US, CANADA
18”
419mm
(Dimensions are required for non-protected surfaces. See
chart for dimensions for protected surfaces.)
Place the heater on solid masonry or solid concrete. When the heater is used on a combustible oor, use
an Underwriters Listed oor protector. The oor protector must comply with UL Standards (USA) and CAN/ULC
(Canada) and have an R-value of 2.06. The oor protector needs to extend at least 16" beyond the door side
of the heater and 8" to each side. It should also extend 8" beyond the rear for Canada. The oor protector
needs to extend 2" beyond each side of the ue pipe if it is elbowed towards a wall as well as 2" on each side
of the ue for horizontal runs.
1. After consulting the installation instructions for minimum clearances to combustibles, locate your oor
protector accordingly and carefully place the stove in your selected location. Install stove pipe, elbows
and thimble as necessary, utilizing either a recently cleaned and inspected masonry chimney (properly
lined) or a UL, ULC Listed chimney. Insure that the xed ue bafe that is provided is installed in the ue
collar. This bafe is intended to be in a xed location for optimal combustion. Do not remove or alter the
location of this bafe. It is against federal regulations and will void your warranty.
2. Again, check the following illustrations and be sure you have the clearances shown from the heater and
the connector pipe to combustible surfaces. If you have a solid brick or stone wall behind your heater,
please consult your local building code for specic regulations that may apply in your area. However, if
the wall is only faced with brick or stone, consider it a combustible wall. To reduce ue clearances from
combustible materials, contact your local safety department.
3. If your chimney drafts excessively, purchase and use a Barometric Draft Regulator (DR6 available from
factory).
4. The chimney connection should be as short as possible, and the heater must have its own ue. Do not
connect this unit to a chimney ue serving other appliances.
HEATER/FLOOR PROTECTOR LOCATION
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