United States Stove 1261 owner manual Operation of the Heater, Chimney Connection

Operation of the Heater

1.	BE SURE TO PUT A LAYER OF SAND OR FIREBRICK
	APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2" THICK IN THE BOTTOM OF THE
	STOVE BEFORE STARTING FIRE.
2.	Burn wood or wood products only. The wood should be air dried

FLUE CONNECTION-NON-COMBUSTIBLE WALL

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	for at least six months prior to use for maximum efficiency.
3.	After the fire has been started and is burning satisfactorily,
	adjust the rate of burning by opening or closing the draft
	damper wheel on the feed door.
4.	Never build extremely large fires in this type of heater as
	damage to the heater or smoking may result.
5.	Provide air into the room for combustion.

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THIMBLE COLLAR PIPE

6.	Do Not touch the heater after firing until it has cooled.
7.	Do Not use a grate or elevate fire, build fire directly on hearth.
8.	The fuel feed door must remain closed during operation.

Chimney Connection

MASONRY CHIMNEY

The masonry chimney must comply with UL codes. Before using an existing masonry chimney, clean the chimney and inspect the flue liner to be sure it is safe to use. Make repairs before attaching the heater. See Page 3, Item 5. Look at Fig. 5. The connector pipe and fittings you will need to connect directly to a masonry chimney are shown. If the connector pipe must go through a combustible wall before entering the masonry chimney, consult a qualified mason or chimney dealer. The installation must conform to local fire codes, and NFPA 211. Do not connect this heater into the same chimney flue as the fireplace or flue from another heater. The chimney used for a heater must not be used to ventilate the cellar or basement. If there is a cleanout opening at the base of the chimney, close it tightly.

UL/ULC LISTED CHIMNEY

Carefully follow chimney manufacturer's instructions. Use only listed type HT per UL 103, 6-in diameter black or blued chimney connector, minimum 24 gauge steel. If your chimney starts at the ceiling (Fig. 6), you will need enough 6" pipe to reach the ceiling. The top of the chimney must be at least 3 feet above the roof and be at least 2 feet higher than any point of the roof within 10 feet. (Fig 6)

RULES FOR CONNECTOR PIPE INSTALLATION

1.Crimped end of the pipe must be installed toward the heater. The pipe should slide into the flue collar. The pipe should be firmly attached to the flue collar with 3 screws and sealed with furnace cement.

2.Slope any horizontal pipe upward toward the chimney at least 1/4 " inch for each foot of horizontal run.

3.You must have at least 18" inches clearance between any horizontal piping and the ceiling. (Fig. 2)

4.The pipe cannot extend into the chimney flue.(Fig. 7)

5.Seal each connector pipe joint with furnace cement. Also seal the pipe at the chimney.

6.Use 3 sheet metal screws at each joint to make the piping rigid.

7.It is recommended that no more than two (2) 90 degree bends be used in the stove pipe installation as more than two (2) may decrease the amount of draw and possibly cause smoke spillage.

NOTE: The chimney connector shall not pass through an attic, roof space, floor, ceiling, or similar concealed space. Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation must conform with NFPA 211.

DRAFT REGULATOR

PIPE

FIG. 5

FLOOR PROTECTOR

CHIMNEY CAP MANDATORY

2 FT. MIN

10 FT. 3 FT. MIN.

PIPE REDUCER

11 FT. MINIMUM

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CONSTRUCTIONIN ACCORDANCE WITH

BAROMETRICNFPA 211

DRAFT REGULATOR

PIPE

FIG. 6

FLOOR PROTECTOR

RIGHT WRONG WRONG

FIG. 7

5