United States Stove Company 5500M User Manual

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“Keeping North America Warm Since 1869”

King/Ashley Pellet Stove

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Owner’s Manual

Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this appliance. Failure to follow

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these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Contact your local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection

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requirements in your area.
Save these instructions.

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UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY • 227 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD • SOUTH PITTSBURG, TENNESSEE 37380 • WWW.USSTOVE.COM

FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]

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Part No.: 851641B

Table of Contents

T ABLE OF CONTENTS..............................................................................................2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................... 3

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 4

Heating Specifications..................................................................................... 4

Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 4

Electrical Specifications .................................................................................. 4

Fuel Considerations ........................................................................................ 4

Safety and EPA Compliance ........................................................................... 4

INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 5

Installation Options.......................................................................................... 5

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

Clearances ...................................................................................................... 6

Venting Requirements..................................................................................... 7

Maximum Venting Distance............................................................................. 7

Pellet Vent Type .............................................................................................. 7

Pellet Vent Installation ..................................................................................... 7

Pellet Vent Termination ................................................................................... 7

Vent Termination Clearances .......................................................................... 8

Through the Wall Installation .......................................................................... 9

Through the Roof/Ceiling Installation.............................................................. 9

Outside Air Supply......................................................................................... 10

Special Mobile Home Requirements ............................................................. 10

OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 11

How Your Stove Works ................................................................................. 11

Control Panel ................................................................................................ 12

Unit Preparation ............................................................................................ 12

Performing a “Dry Run” ................................................................................. 12

Start-Up Procedure ....................................................................................... 13

Shut Down Procedure ................................................................................... 13

Daily Operation ............................................................................................. 14

Safety and Convenience Features................................................................ 14

MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................14

Exhaust System ............................................................................................ 14

Interior Chambers ......................................................................................... 15

Ash Disposal ................................................................................................. 15

Check and Clean the Hopper........................................................................ 15

Main Door Gaskets ....................................................................................... 15

Blower Motors ............................................................................................... 15

Painted Surfaces ........................................................................................... 15

Glass ............................................................................................................. 15

Fall Start-Up .................................................................................................. 15

Spring Shut Down ......................................................................................... 15

Yearly Servicing ............................................................................................. 15

TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................16

REP AIR PARTS DIAGRAM/LIST........................................................................17-18

REPAIR PARTS LIST..........................................................................................18-19

WIRING DIAGRAM................................................................................................... 19

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Safety Precautions

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IMPORTANT: Read this entire manual before installing

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and operating this product. Failure to do so may result
in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Proper installation of this stove is crucial for safe and
efficient operation.

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Install vent at clearances specified by the vent

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manufacturer.

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Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any

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other appliance or stove.

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Do not install a flue damper in the exhaust venting

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system of this unit.

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Use of outside air is not required for this unit.

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Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit

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and information on any additional installation
restrictions or inspection requirements in your area.

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Do not throw this manual away. This manual has

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important operating and maintenance instructions that
you will need at a later time. Always follow the
instructions in this manual.

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This heater is designed and approved for premium

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hardwood pellet fuel only. Any other type of fuel burned
in this heater will void the warranty and safety listing.

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Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,

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kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, 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.

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A working smoke detector must be installed in the

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same room as this product.

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Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a malfunction.

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Turn the ON/OFF SWITCH to ”OFF’ and contact your
dealer.

Your stove requires periodic maintenance and cleaning
(see ”MAINTENANCE ”). Failure to maintain your stove
may lead to improper and/or unsafe operation.

Allow the stove to cool before performing any
maintenance or cleaning. Ashes must be disposed in
a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a non­combustible surface or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending final disposal.

The exhaust system should be checked monthly during
the burning season for any build-up of soot or creosote.

Do not touch the hot surfaces of the stove. Educate
all children on the dangers of a high-temperature stove.
Young children should be supervised when they are in
the same room as the stove.

The hopper and stove top will be hot during operation;
therefore, you should always use some type of hand
protection when refueling your stove.

A power surge protector is required. This unit must
be plugged into a 110 - 120V, 60 Hz grounded electrical
outlet. Do not use an adapter plug or sever the
grounding plug. Do not route the electrical cord
underneath, in front of, or over the heater. Do not
route the cord in foot traffic areas or pinch the cord
under furniture.

The heater will not operate during a power outage. If a
power outage does occur, check the heater for smoke
spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into
the room.

The feed door must be closed and sealed during
operation.

Never block free airflow through the open vents of the
unit.

Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.

The moving parts of this stove are propelled by high
torque electric motors. Keep all body parts away from
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Disconnect the power cord before performing any

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maintenance! NOTE: Turning the ON/OFF Switch to
”OFF” does not disconnect all power to the electrical
components of the stove.

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Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove

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unless instructions for doing so are given in this
manual. All other work should be done by a trained
technician.

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Specifications

Heating Specifications

Heat Output

Heating Capacity

Fuel Burn Rate

Burn Time (lowest setting) 5500/5500M - 60 hrs. 5500XL - 160 hrs.
Hopper Capacity 5500/5500M - 150 lbs. 5500XL - 320 lbs.

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BTU output will vary depending on the quality of fuel. Use PFI listed fuels for the best results.

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Heating capacity will vary depending on floor plan layout of your home, degree of insulation, and the outside temperature.

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Pellet size may effect the actual rate of fuel feed and burn times. Fuel feed rates may vary by as much as 20%. Use PFI listed fuel for best results.

Dimensions

Height 34 in. 47 1/4 in.

Width 26 in. 26 in.

Depth 25 in. 25 in.

Weight 250 lbs. 275 lbs.

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48,000 BTU/hr.

800 - 2,000 sq. ft.

2.0 - 6.0 lbs./hr.

5500/5500M 5500XL

Electrical Specifications

Electrical Rating 110-120 volts, 60 HZ, 3.0 Amps

Watts (operational) 175 (approx.)

Watts (igniter running) 425 (approx.)

FUEL CONSIDERA TIONS

Your King/Ashley stove is designed to burn premium hardwood pellets that comply with Association of Pellet Fuel

Industries standards. (Minimum of 40 lbs density per cubic ft, 1/4” to 5/16” diameter, length no greater than 1.5”, not
less than 8,200 BTU/lb, moisture under 8% by weight, ash under 1% by weight, and salt under 300 parts per million).
Pellets that are soft, contain excessive amounts of loose sawdust, have been, or are wet, will result in reduced
performance.

SAFETY AND EPA COMPLIANCE

Your King/Ashley stove has been safety tested and listed to ASTM E 1509, (UM) 84-HUD by OMNI-Test

Laboratories, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon, USA. It is also EPA Certified.

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Installation

INSTALLATION OPTIONS

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Read this entire manual before you install and use your King/Ashley stove. Failure to follow instructions
may result in property damage, bodily injury , or even death!

(See specific installation details for clearances and other installation requirement s)

A Freestanding Unit—supported by pedestal/legs and placed on a non-combustible floor surface in compliance with

clearance requirements for a freestanding stove installation.

An Alcove Unit—supported by pedestal/legs and placed on a non-combustible floor surface in compliance with clearance

requirements for an alcove installation.

Your King/Ashley stove may be installed to code in either a conventional or mobile home (see SPECIAL MOBILE

HOME REQUIREMENTS).

It is recommended that only a authorized technician install your King/Ashley stove, preferably an NFI certified specialist.

IMPROPER INSTALLATION: The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage caused by the mal-

function of a stove due to improper venting or installation. Call [phone] and/or consult a professional
installer if you have any questions.

FLOOR PROTECTION

This unit must be installed on a non-combustible floor surface. If a floor pad is used, it should be UL listed or equal. The
floor pad or non-combustible surface should be large enough to extend a minimum of 6-inches in front, 6-inches on each
side, and 1-inch behind the stove (see FIGURE 1).

Floor protection must extend under and 2-inches to each side of the chimney tee for an interior vertical installation (see
FIGURE 2).

Your King/Ashley stove will need a minimum 31” x 38” floor protector.

A Floor Protector of 1 inch thick is recommended for this installation.

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Installation

CLEARANCES

Your King/Ashley stove has been tested and listed for installation in residential, mobile home, and alcove applications in
accordance with the clearances given in FIGURES 3-5 and TABLE 1.

NOTE: Distance “C” on the left-hand side of your

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minimum required clearance for suitable access to the control panel.

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SIDEWALL CLEARANCES

PARALLEL INSTALATION

stove may need to be greater than the

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SIDEWALL CLEARANCES

CORNER INSTALATION

PARALLEL A - Backwall to unit 2.00 / 50mm

B - Sidewall to flue 13.00 / 330mm

C - Sidewall to top edge of unit 8.00 / 203mm
CORNER D - Adjacent wall to unit 8.00 / 203mm
ALCOVE E - Alcove depth 36.00 - 914 mm

(5500 only) F - Alcove Hieght 60.00 - 1520mm

TABLE 1

CLEARANCES

ALCOVE INST ALLATION

THIS INST ALLATION IS NOT APPLICABLE

FOR MODEL 5500XL.

FIGURE 5

ALCOVE CLEARANCES

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