United States Stove 1600EF Introduction, Disclaimer Notice, General Information

INTRODUCTION

Thank You for your purchase of a U.S. Stove Wood/Coal Burning External Furnace. Your decision to buy our Clay- ton Furnace was undoubtedly reached after much care- ful thought and consideration. We are very proud you chose this furnace and trust you will receive the comfort and economy that others realize when heating with a U.S. Stove product.

Your dealer is important in your experience with the fur- nace not only with the purchase, but for recommen- dations for professional installation for your home. The qualified professional installer has been expertly trained in solid-fuel furnace installation to assure the safety and comfort for your family while saving you money. Trust your experienced installer. They are specialist in this field.

IMPORTANT

Before installing and using your furnace, please read the following pages thoroughly and carefully. If you follow the instructions, your furnace will give you safe and more de- pendable service for years to come.

•Check your local codes. This installation must comply with their rulings.

•This is an outdoor hot air furnace and must NOT be installed inside the home or a building.

•This furnace must be connected to a 110 volt Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet suit- able for outdoor use.

•A back-up generator, 2,000 watts minimum, is recommended in case of a power failure.

•Always have a properly functioning smoke or ionization detector and a CO detector installed in your home.

•To prevent injury or damage, do not allow any- one who is unfamiliar with the furnace to operate it.

•Spend adequate time with your furnace to be- come well acquainted with the different settings and how each will affect its burning patterns. It is impossible to state just how each setting will affect your furnace because of the variations in each installation.

DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The BTU ranges and heating capacity specifications are provided as a guide and in no way guarantee the output or capacity of this unit. The actual BTU output depends on the type of fuel being burned and its conditions, the thermostat setting, the draft adjustment and the chimney to which the unit is attached. The actual area that this unit will heat depends on factors such as the conditions of the building, heat loss, type of construction, amount of insulation, type of air movement, the location of the unit and more importantly the duct work and return air facility.

Warning:

Do not alter this appliance in any way other than speci- fied in these instructions. Doing so may void your warranty.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Your 1600EF furnace comes ready for installation. No as- sembly required. Unpack your furnace and insure that there is no shipping damage. If damage exist, please contact your dealer immediately. Review the items in- cluded with your furnace located inside the firebox.

1 - 10” Starter Collar

1 - 12” Starter Collar for Cold Air Return

8 - #10 x 3/4 Screws w/ Sealing Washer

1 - Literature Package

This furnace may be installed as a Stand-Alone Central Furnace or as a Supplementary Furnace. If installed as a Central Furnace, this unit will have it’s own central ducting system and will essentially be your primary heat source. If installed as a Supplementary Furnace, the 1600EF will assist an Electric, Gas or Oil Fired Furnace in heating your home by utilizing the existing furnace’s duct work system. The 1600EF must not be wired in conjunction with the exist- ing furnace. The outdoor furnace may be operated with the supplied wall thermostat or a 24 volt thermostat that you supply yourself.

The furnace should be placed outdoors on a level non- combustible base, preferably a 4’ x 8’ concrete pad, as close to the home as clearances to combustibles will al- low. If locating the furnace more than 10 feet away from the home, a minimum of 6 feet of Class “A” HT 2100 All Fuel 6 inch chimney pipe is required - Do not place the furnace more than 40 feet away from the home. Maintain all clearances stated in this manual.

Class “A” HT 2100 All Fuel 6” Chimney Pipe is recommend- ed for optimum performance and can be purchased from your local dealer. A Chimney Base Plate should be installed over the flue outlet and sealed to maintain weather resistance. A 2” clearance to combustibles must be maintained from the pipe. We suggest using either Simpson Dura-Vent or Metal Fab chimney products for your installation.

If you choose to use single wall stainless, the flue temper- atures will be reduced which promotes the formation of creosote, possibly creating a fire hazard. If you use single wall stainless pipe, the minimum clearance to combus- tibles is 20”.

Attach the appropriate chimney pipe lengths to the cho- sen chimney base plate and finish with a rain cap. Secure the chimney with guy wires to each of the four anchors point on the furnace. Your furnace requires it’s own chim- ney system and can not share a flue with another appli- ance.

Once you have selected a location for the furnace and connected your furnace to a chimney and a 110 volt GFCI outlet, you will need to commence an initial firing. DO NOT connect the furnace to your duct work at this time. Your new furnace has a protective coating of oil and paint on the surface which could produce smoke or odors during the initial firing and will burn off. Build a small fire - DO NOT fill the firebox to it’s full capacity for the initial burn. This initial firing allows the metals and castings to cure.

After completing the firing and allowing it to cool, you are ready to finish the installation. Refer to the remainder of this manual for detailed instructions.

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