United States Stove Company 1261 - Manual (Page 10)

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WARNING!
NEVER STORE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
ESPECIALLY GASOLINE. IN THE
VICINITY OF THE HEATER.
CAUTION!
NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE
LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL
LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR
LIQUIDS TO START OR "FRESHEN UP" A
FIRE IN THE HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS
WAELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT IS IN
USE.
WARNING!
NEVER OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH THE FUEL
DOOR OPEN.
NOTE:
DO NOT ELEVATE FIRE OR USE WITH A GRATE -
BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON THE HEARTH.
Service Hints
Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the chimney that creates the draft .
Smoke spillage into the house or excessive buildup of water or creosote in
the chimney are warnings that the chimney is not functioning properly.
Correct problem before using heater. Possible causes are:
1. Th e connector pipe may push into the chimney too far, stopping the
draft . (Fig. 7)
2. Do not connect two heaters into the same chimney fl ue.
3. Th e 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,
it must be closed tightly.
4. If the chimney is operating too cool, water will condense in the chim-
ney and run back into the stove. Creosote formation will be rapid and
may block the chimney. Operate the heater at a high enough fi re to
keep the chimney warm preventing this condensation.
5. If the fi re burns well but sometimes smokes or burns slowly, it may
be caused by the chimney top being lower than another part of the
house or a nearby tree. Th
e wind blowing over a house or tree, falls on
top of the chimney like water over a dam, beating down the smoke.
Th
e top of the chimney should be at least 3 feet above the roof and
be at least to 2 feet higher than any point of the roof within 10 feet
(Fig. 6).
6. Th e joints of the stove may need resealed with furnace cement.
WARNING!
USE ONLY THE LEGS PROVIDED WITH THIS
HEATER. REFER TO STEP 5 IN THE "INSTALLA-
TION" SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
WARNING!
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE SPACE BENEATH THE
HEATER
Chimney Maintenance
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors,
which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. Th
e creosote
vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney fl ue of a slow burning
fi re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue lining. When
ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fi re.
Th e chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least twice
monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup
has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of
a chimney fi re. Creosote may be removed by using a chimney brush or
other commonly available materials.
Chimney fi res burn very hot. If the chimney connector should glow red,
immediately call the fi re department, then reduce the fi re by closing the
inlet air control and pour a large quantity of coarse salt, baking soda or
cool ashes on top of the fi re in the fi rebox.
CAUTION: A chimney fi re may cause ignition of wall studs or raft ers
which you thought were a safe distance from the chimney. If you have a
chimney fi re, have your chimney inspected by a qualifi ed person before
using again.
CAUTION!
OVERFIRING THE APPLIANCE MAY
CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE. IF A UNIT OR
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU
ARE OVERFIRING. CAUTION!
USE WOOD OR WOOD-LIKE MATERIALS
ONLY. DO NOT USE COAL OR
CHARCOAL. COAL OR CHARCOAL WILL
DESTROY THE FIREBOX. DO NOT USE
DRIED LUMBER OR TREATED WOOD.