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© 2021 United States Stove Company
ATTENTION: 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.
• Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance! NOTE: Turning the ON/OFF Switch to ”OFF” does
not disconnect all power to the electrical components of the stove.
• Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless instructions for doing so are given in this manual. All other
work should be done by a trained technician.
PROBLEM CAUSE: To rich air/fuel mixture
Orange, lazy flame
excessive fuel build-
up in the burnpot
Clean out the burnpot and burnpot housing
Make sure that the viewing door is closed and sealed properly. If not, adjust door catch and/
or replace door gaskets.
Check that all outside connections are clear of any obstructions.
Check the exhaust system; clean as needed.
PROBLEM CAUSE: Burnpot burns out of fuel
Fire goes out or stove
shuts down.
Hopper is empty, refill the hopper.
Loss of draft pressure. Make sure that the viewing door is closed and sealed properly. If not,
adjust door catch and/or replace door gaskets. Check that all outside connections are clear
of any obstructions. Check the exhaust system; clean as needed.
Check that the pressure switch connection to the firebox is free of ash or clear of obstructions.
Auger system is jammed or there is a “bridging” of the fuel in the hopper, preventing fuel
from flowing into the auger feed system.
PROBLEM CAUSE: Auto-Start Igniter fails to ignite the fuel in the burn pot.
Stove does not start
a fire when the “ON”
button is pushed
Turn the stove “OFF”. Clear the unburned fuel from the burnpot and try again.
Check the pellet quality. Replace if moist, wet, or dirty.
Loss of draft pressure. Make sure that the viewing door is closed and sealed properly. If not,
adjust door catch and/or replace door gaskets. Check that all outside connections are clear
of any obstructions. Check the exhaust system; clean as needed.
Check that the auto-start igniter is not blocked with ash or soot. (The igniter is located
behind the burnpot on the back wall of the firebox.)
Check that the pressure switch connection to the firebox is free of ash or clear of obstructions.
The auto-start igniter gets “red hot” during start-up. If you can not visibly see the igniter
glowing during start-up, then the igniter may need to be replaced or there is a problem with
the electrical control system.
PROBLEM CAUSE: Power outage
Experiencing low
exhaust pressure
Turn o the circuit board and turn it back on.
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