United States Stove Company C9740N User Manual
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UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY
227 Industrial Park Road • P.O. Box 151 • South Pittsburg, TN 37380 • (423) 837-2100
Natural Gas Model
A9740N
C9740N
G9740N
VENT-FREE PEDESTAL GAS HEATER
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses
air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and
ventilation air must be provided. Refer to
"Adequate Combustion And Ventilation Air"
on page 6 of this manual.
Propane (LPG) Model
A9740L
C9740L
G9740L
WARNINGS
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
THIS APPLIANCE MAY BE INSTALLED IN
AN AFTERMARKET* MANUFACTURED
(MOBILE) HOME, WHERE NOT
PROHIBITED BY STATE OR LOCAL
CODES.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not
for purpose of resale, from the
manufacturer.
THIS APPLIANCE IS ONLY FOR USE WITH
THE TYPE OF GAS INDICATED ON THE
RATING PLATE. THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT
CONVERTIBLE FOR USE WITH OTHER
GASES.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat
exchanger insert or other accessory not approved
for use with this heater.
851227C 9/98
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................3-4
PRODUCT FEATURES..........................................................................................4
SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................5
CONTENTS ................................................................................................. 5
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLA TION.................................................. 6
INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 7
GAS CONNECTION................................................................................. 8-9
GAS PRESSURE CHECK............................................................................ 9
LOG ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................10
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................11-13
CLEANING / SERVICING ......................................................................13-14
FLAME APPEARANCE .............................................................................14
P AR TS LIST FOR HEA TER ASSEMBLY..............................................15-16
P ARTS LIST FOR BURNER & LOG ASSEMBL Y ......................................17-18
TROUBLE SHOOTING..........................................................................19-20
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT.....................................................................................21
NOTE.......................................................................................................................22
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY................................................................23
Installation and repair must be done by a qualified service person. The appliance
should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and
NOTICE
circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with the owner.
OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Read these instructions carefully before installing or trying to operate this heater.
WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. Improper
installation or use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns,
explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING
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CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the
flu with headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these signs, obtain fresh air immediately.
Have the heater serviced as it may not be operating properly.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
The 9740N/9740L vent-free gas heater system cannot be installed in a bedroom.
Do not install the heaters in a bathroom.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Refer to this owner's manual. Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer; service agency or the gas supplier.
To prevent malfunction and/or sooting, an unvented gas heater should be cleaned at least annually
by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways
be kept clean.
Correct placement of the ceramic fiber logs is necessary to avoid problems with sooting. Sooting
can settle on surfaces outside the heater and cause discoloration. See the appropriate sections of
this manual for instructions.
WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Do not place a blower inside burn area of firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts
that alter burner flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will occur.
This is an vent-free gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to installation
guidelines.
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay
away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
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