United States Stove Company 4840 - Manual (Page 4)

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FUEL CONSIDERATIONS
Your Pellet heater is designed to burn certified Premium
Hardwood pellets that comply with Association of Pellet Fuel
Industries standards. Pellets that are soft, contain excessive
amounts of loose sawdust, have been, or are wet, will result in
reduced performance. Failure to use proper fuel can affect the
longevity of the appliance. Smaller pellets could affect feed
rates. Store your pellets in a dry area and well away from the
heater.
Pellet Fuel Institute (PFI) Premium Standards
Min. Density
40 lbs. per cubic ft.
Size ¼” to 5/16” diameter, length
no greater than 1½”
Heat Output 8,200 BTU/lb
Moisture
Content 8% by weight or less
Ash Content 1% by weight
Salt Content 300 parts per million or less
Do not use grates or other methods of supporting the fuel. Burn fuel in burnpot without modifi cation.
SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Your Pellet heater has been safety tested and listed to ASTM E 1509-04, UM-84 and ULC S627-00, by Intertek Testing Services
in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Electrical Rating 110-120 volt, 60Hz, 3.0Amp
Watts (operational) 175 approximately
Watts (igniter running) 425 approximately
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
 WARNING! - DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM
 CAUTION! - THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST
BE MAINTAINED.
• The heater must be permanently attached to the wall.
• The heater must be electrically grounded to the steel chassis of the mobile home with 8 GA copper wire using a serrated
or star washer to penetrate paint or protective coating to ensure grounding.
• When moving your mobile home, the heater must be removed while the mobile home is being relocated. After relocation,
heater may be reinstalled and securely fastened.
• Check with your local building offi cials as other codes may apply.
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS