United States Stove Company 58242 - Manual (Page 5)

USSC 5
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
Read this entire manual before you install and use your pellet stove. Failure to follow instructions may result
in property damage, bodily injury, or even death!
(See specific installation details for clearances and other installation requirements)
A Freestanding Unit—Placed on a non-combustible floor surface in compliance with clearance requirements for a
freestanding stove installation.
An Alcove Unit—Placed on a non-combustible floor surface in compliance with clearance requirements for an alcove
installation.
Your Forester stove may be installed to code in either a conventional or mobile home (see SPECIAL MOBILE HOME
REQUIREMENTS).
It is recommended that only a authorized technician install your Forester stove, preferably an NFI certified specialist.
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Installation
IMPROPER INSTALLATION: The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damage caused by the malfunc-
tion of a stove due to improper venting or installation. Call (800) 750-2723 and/or consult a professional installer
if you have any questions.
FLOOR PROTECTION
This unit must be installed on a non-combustible floor surface. If a floor pad is used, it should be UL listed or equal.
The floor pad or non-combustible surface should be large enough to extend a minimum of 6-inches in front, 6-inches on
each side, and 1-inch behind the stove (see FIGURE 1).
Floor protection must extend under and 2-inches to each side of the chimney tee for an interior vertical installation (see
FIGURE 2). Only an elbow type connection can be used for indoor installation.
Your Forester stove will need a minimum 28” x 31” floor protector.
A Floor Protector of 1 inch thick is recommended for this installation.