United States Stove Electric Heater 2827 User Manual

Owners Manual  
Model 2827  
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS  
Thismanualwillhelpyoutoobtainefficient,dependableservice  
from the heater, and enable you to order repair parts correctly.  
WONDERCOAL  
AUTOMATIC COAL BURNING CIRCULATOR HEATER  
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.  
Whenwriting, alwaysgivethefullmodelnumberwhichisonthe  
nameplate attached to the inside of the cabinet door of the  
heater.  
*ASSEMBLY  
*INSTALLATION  
*OPERATION  
*REPAIR PARTS  
When ordering repair parts or options, always  
givethefollowinginformationasshowninthislist:  
Tested to UL 1482 &  
CAN/ULC-S627  
1. The PART NUMBER  
2. The PART DESCRIPTION  
SAFETY NOTICE:  
3. The MODEL NUMBER: 2827  
4. The SERIAL NUMBER:________________  
If this heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result.  
For your safety, follow the installation directions.  
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and  
inspection requirements in your area.  
Before installing your heater, fill in the serial number of your  
heater in the space provided above.  
CAUTION:  
Read all instructions carefully before starting the installation  
or operation of this heater.  
Improper installation may void your warranty.  
DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN A MOBILE HOME OR TRAILER  
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United States Stove Company  
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RULESFORSAFEINSTALLATIONANDOPERATION  
Read these rules and the instructions carefully.  
SAFETY NOTICE: If this heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For  
your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials  
about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
9. For further information on using your  
heatersafely,obtainacopyoftheNational  
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) pub-  
lication "Using Coal and Wood Stoves  
Safely" NFPA No. HS-10-1978. The ad-  
dress of the NFPA is Battery March Park,  
Quincy, MA. 02269.  
10. Keep the ash pit section free of excess  
ashes. Do not allow ashes to stack higher  
than the sides of the ash pan.  
11. DISPOSAL OF ASHES- Ashes should be  
placed in a metal container with a tight  
fitting lid. Keep the closed container on a  
non-combustible floor or on the ground,  
well away from all combustible materials.  
Keep the ashes in the closed container  
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.  
The ashes may be buried in the ground or  
picked up by a refuse collector.  
12. CAUTION: The special paints used on  
your heater may give off some smoke  
while they are curing during first few fires.  
Build small fires at first. The metals used  
in construction of the heater has a light  
coating of oil. This could give off smoke  
and/or odors when heater is used for the  
first couple of times. This should disap-  
pear after a short period of time. Once this  
burn-off has occurred, it should not reoc-  
13. cur.  
CARING FOR PAINTED PARTS- This  
heater has a painted outside jacket, which  
is durable but it will not stand rough han-  
dlingorabuse.Wheninstallingyourheater,  
use care in handling. Clean with soap and  
warm water when heater is not hot. DO  
NOT use any harsh chemicals (acids or  
caustics) or scouring powder, as these  
14. wear and dull the finish.  
KEEP THE FEED DOOR, ASH DOOR  
AND CABINET DOOR CLOSED AT ALL  
TIMES EXCEPT WHILE TENDING THE  
HEATER. DO NOT OVERFIRE THE  
HEATER. THIS WILL HAPPEN IF THE  
FEED DOOR, OR PARTICULARLY THE  
ASH DOOR, IS LEFT OPEN DURING  
OPERATION. UNDER EXTREME CON-  
DITIONS THIS CAN PRODUCE DAN-  
GEROUS RESULTS. AS A MINIMUM, IT  
15. WILL ALLOW THE PAINT TO DIS-  
COLOR.  
Check local codes. The installation must  
comply with their rulings. Do not install this  
heater in a mobile home or trailer.  
Always connect this heater to a chimney or  
vent to the outside. Never vent to another  
room or inside a building.  
Do not connect a COAL burning heater to  
an aluminum Type B gas vent. This is not  
safe and is prohibited by all codes. This  
heater requires connection to approved  
chimneys:Eitherafactorbuilt6"UL103HT  
or a lined and approved and recently in-  
spected and cleaned masonry chimney  
with a 6" flue, preferably round. A larger  
masonry flue may be used, so long as the  
flue-sectiondiameterisnotgreaterthan50  
sq. in.  
The chimney portion (whether factory-built  
or masonry) must be tall enough to provide  
sufficient draft and safe exit of smoke and  
combustionproducts. PleaserefertoPage  
5.  
Be sure that your Chimney is safely con-  
structedandingoodrepair. Havethechim-  
ney inspected by the Fire Department or a  
qualified inspector (such as a Chimney  
sweep). Your insurance company may be  
able to recommend a qualified inspector.  
Inspect chimney connector and chimney  
twice monthly during the heating season  
for any deposit of creosote or soot which  
must be removed.  
Provideairforcombustionfromoutsidethe  
house into the room where the heater is  
located. If the intake is not in the same  
room, air must have free access to the  
room.  
CAST IRON PARTS MUST BE "SEA-  
SONED" TO AVOID CRACKING. BUILD  
ONLY SMALL FIRES ON FIRST USE.  
To prevent injury, do not allow anyone to  
use this heater who is unfamiliar with the  
correct operation of the heater. Do not  
allow children to use or in any way operate  
this heater.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH THE  
HEATER UNTIL IT HAS COOLED.  
ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN  
REFUELING THIS UNIT OR WORKING  
WITH METAL CABINET PARTS.  
Use coal only. DO NOT USE the coal  
bricks that are manufactured from coal  
dust and a wax-type binder.  
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REPAIR PARTS LIST - MODEL 2827 (SEE PAGE 18)  
AUTOMATIC COAL BURNING CIRCULATOR  
LOCATING THE HEATER  
AS A LOCATION IS SELECTED,  
KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN MIND:  
1. The chimney connection should be as  
possible. The heater must have its own chim-  
ney. Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue,  
serving another appliance. If there is no chim-  
ney near where you wish to place the heater,  
you can use a UL 103HT Residential Type and  
Building Heating Appliance Chimney (Fig. 5  
&6).  
Key No. Description  
Qty.  
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
1
1
1
1
2
8
8
10  
1
3
1
1
2
6
6
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Part No.  
40045  
22030  
22110  
17200  
40075  
83086  
83250  
67859  
67132  
83818  
40101  
22536  
83086  
83250  
89066  
67858  
40100  
40246  
88032  
40132  
83227  
83250  
22171  
83250  
83086  
83872  
22090  
40102  
68605  
83250  
40056  
83227  
40091  
89523  
88033  
67781  
22434  
83045  
83250  
88033  
22108  
67444  
83086  
83250  
21467  
83114  
NOTE: BEFORE FIRING  
HEATER  
Slide firebricks toward the rear  
so no gaps remain between  
them.  
1
Shaker  
2
3
Second Heat Shield Assembly  
Heat Shield  
4
5
*
*
Draft Damper Hinge Pin  
Draft Damper Frame  
1/4-20 x 3/4 MS  
1/4-20 Kep Nut  
Base  
6
7
8
Draft Control Damper  
Clip  
2. Place the heater on solid masonry or solid  
concrete. When the heater is used on a com-  
bustible floor protector of one layer of 3/8"  
millboard having a thermal conductivity of  
K=0.84 BTU in./ft. 2 hr. Deg. F with 28-gauge  
sheetmetaloraULListedfloorprotector.Have  
the floor protector extend 16" beyond the door  
sideoftheheaterandundertheconnectorpipe  
in the back.  
CAUTION:  
9
Coal Grate  
Keep furnishings and other  
combustible materials away  
from the heater.  
10  
*
*
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
*
Grate Support  
1/4-20 x 3/4 MS  
Nut 1/4-20 Kep  
Firebrick  
Firebox  
Front & Back Liner  
Flue Collar  
Flue Collar Gasket  
Firebrick Retainer  
1/4-20 x 1  
3. Check Figures 2, 3, and 4. Be sure you have  
the clearances shown from the heater and the  
connector pipe to combustible surfaces. If you  
have a solid brick or stone wall behind your  
heater, you can place the heater as close as  
youwishtothewall. Ifthewallisonlyfacedwith  
brick or stone, treat it as a combustible wall.  
*
*
*
*
1/4-20 Kep Nut  
Smoke Curtain Bracket  
1/4-20 Kep Nut  
Machine Screw (1/4-20 x 3/4 PH)  
Hinge Pin  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
*
Smoke Curtain  
Coal Grate Frame  
Feed Door Assembly  
1/4-20 Kep Nut  
Draft Wheel  
Machine Screw (1/4-20 x 1)  
Door Handle  
Wood Handle  
Feed Door Rope Gasket  
Ash Door Assembly  
Two-Step Latch  
Washer, Flat  
1/4-20 Kep Nut  
Ash Door Gasket  
Latch  
26"  
25"  
WONDERCOAL  
Fig. 3  
Fig. 2  
35"  
12"  
16"  
1
45"  
1
1
2
2
29"  
1
1
6
NON-COMBUSTIBLE  
CONSTRUCTION IN  
ACCORDANCE WITH  
NFPA 211  
54"  
12"  
Fig. 4  
Ash Pan  
36"  
19 1/4"  
1/4-20 x 3/4 MS, SL, FL,2  
1/4-20 Kep Nut  
Latch Spacer  
NOTE: DASHED LINES SHOW  
STRAIGHT UP AND THROUGH  
THE WALL INSTALLATION  
*
34  
35  
6
1
1
Hinge Pin (Long)  
32 1/4"  
4 3/4"  
16"  
17"  
*
NOT SHOWN  
FLOOR PROTECTOR  
(TOP VIEW)  
SIDEWALL  
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CHIMNEY CONNECTION  
Two basic types of chimneys are approved for use with solid fuel: Factory-built and  
masonry. Factory-built chimney must comply with UL103HT standard.  
Do not expect your stove or furnace to create draft. Draft is not a function of the  
appliance. Draft is purely a function of the chimney. Modern stoves and furnaces  
are much more airtight and efficient than those of the past; and, therefore require  
greater draft. A minimum of .05, measured in water column (gauges to measure  
chimney draft are readily available at stove shops and are economical to purchase  
or rent) is required for proper drafting to prevent back-puffing, smoke spillage, and  
to maximize performance.  
Chimneys perform two functions - one of which is apparent: The chimney provides  
a means for exhausting smoke and flue gases resulting from combustion of the fuel.  
Secondarily, though, the chimney provides "Draft" which allows oxygen to be  
continuously introduced into the appliance, so that proper combustion is possible.  
As of April 1, 1987, all heaters and furnaces manufactured by United States Stove  
Company should be installed using a factory built chimney that meets the "Type HT"  
requirement of UL 103 (when a factory - built chimney is used).  
IMPORTANT  
*Size the chimney to the flue outlet on the stove. (6" outlet = 6" I.D. chimney)  
*Avoid using elbows except as necessary (they reduce draft).  
*Make sure all horizontal runs of connector pipe go up hill (1/4" elevation for each  
horizontal foot).  
CHIMNEY CAP MANDATORY  
2 FT MIN.  
3 FT.  
MIN.  
11 FT. MIN.  
10 FT.  
NON-COMBUSTIBLE  
WALL  
THIMBLE  
COLLAR  
REFER TO CHIMNEY  
MANUFACTURERS PARTS  
AND INSTRUCTIONS  
PIPE  
CAST IRON DAMPER  
PIPE  
CAST IRON DAMPER  
BAROMETRIC  
DRAFT CONTROL  
(OPTIONAL)  
BAROMETRIC  
DRAFT CONTROL  
(OPTIONAL)  
CLASS A UL 103HT  
FLOOR PROTECTOR  
CHIMNEY KIT INCLUDING  
WALL THIMBLE.  
FLOOR PROTECTOR  
Fig. 6  
Fig. 5  
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REPAIR PARTS  
VENTING INTO A FIREPLACE  
AUTOMATIC COAL BURNING CIRCULATOR HEATER  
Many prefabricated fireplaces fall into  
Many people may wish to convert an  
existingfireplacetoheateruse.Usually,  
safe connection of stovepipe to a ma-  
sonrychimneyrequiresmoreeffortthan  
connection to a prefabricated chimney.  
Thefireplacemustbeclosedandsealed  
atthedamperintheflue. Goodsealants  
are high temperature caulking, ceramic  
wool, and furnace cement. Always re-  
member to inspect the masonry chim-  
ney and fireplace. If necessary, clean  
the flue and smoke shelf before begin-  
ning your installation. Install the heater  
into the chimney so that the system can  
be dismantled for cleaning and inspec-  
tion.  
MODEL NUMBER 2827  
(SEE PAGE 16)  
the"zero-clearancefireplace"category.  
This is a factory metal fireplace with  
multilayeredconstruction.Itisdesigned  
to provide enough insulation and/or air  
coolingsothatthebase, backandsides  
can be safely placed in direct contact  
with combustible floors and walls. Al-  
though many prefabricated fireplaces  
have been tested by nationally recog-  
nized organizations for use as fire-  
places, they have not been tested to  
acceptheaters.Infact,theiruseassuch  
may void the manufacturer's warranty.  
REPAIR PARTS LIST  
KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
1
1
2
89062  
83005  
83005  
83093  
83244  
67968  
86191  
85381C  
89142  
67725  
67967  
21593  
83833  
67966  
67743  
21063  
67514  
89065  
67969  
Door Knob  
Machine Screw (10-24 x 1/2)  
Machine Screw (10-24 x 1/2)  
Spring Latch  
1
3
1
Steel-lined fireplaces, on the other  
hand, can be used with heaters. These  
units use a 1/4-inch fire box liner and an  
air chamber in connection with 8 inches  
of masonry to meet code. They contain  
all the essential parts of a fireplace,  
firebox, damper, throat, smoke shelf,  
andsmokechamber.Manyofthemlook  
exactly like a masonry fireplace and  
must be checked closely for above re-  
quirements before installing a coal  
heater into them.  
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1
Before deciding to convert your fire-  
place or existing chimney, keep in mind  
that older fireplaces and their chimneys  
are unsafe. They must be structurally  
sound,andthefluelinermustbeingood  
condition. Do not use a chimney if it is  
unlined (should have a tile clay liner  
to protect brickwork), have it relined  
professionally.Clearancestocombus-  
tibles are explained in the previous sec-  
tion on masonry chimneys. If you have  
any questions regarding the condition  
of the chimney, consult a qualified engi-  
neer,competentmason,certifiedChim-  
ney Sweep, or knowledgeable inspec-  
tor.  
5
Nut (Kep, 10-24 Plain)  
Cabinet Door Frame  
Thermostat Linkage Adjuster  
Control Panel Plate  
Thermostat Knob  
Cabinet Front  
1
6
1
7
1
8
1
9
1
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
1
Cabinet Left Side  
Hinge Support  
1
1
Another method frequently used by  
some people is to vent the heater di-  
rectly into the fireplace. This does not  
meet code since the heater is being  
vented into another appliance - the  
fireplace. This method should not be  
attempted because combustion prod-  
ucts will deposit and build up in the  
firebox or fireplace. Be certain not to  
install a hazard in you house. You will  
void your warranty with this installa-  
tion.  
Hinge Clip  
1
Cabinet Top  
1
Thermostat Assembly  
Back Brace  
1
2
Cabinet Back  
1
Door Hinge  
4
Cabinet Door  
1
CAUTION:  
NOT ALL FIREPLACES  
ARE SUITABLE FOR  
INSTALLATION OF A COAL  
HEATER.  
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TWO-STEP LATCH OPERATION  
1. Follow these instructions to operate you unit safely when operating the feed door.  
Install the stovepipe as far as possible  
into the thimble, but not past the inside  
of the flue lining. There should be a  
small airspace (approximately 1/2 inch)  
between the stovepipe and thimble,  
allowing for expansion of the stove-  
pipe. Seal this airspace with high-tem-  
perature caulking or ceramic wool. Fi-  
nally, be sure to wire the damper close  
and apply the same sealant you used at  
the stovepipe and thimble junction.  
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION  
2. Turn handle clockwise to the 12 o'clock position, pull the door open until you  
engage the second step (Fig. 12).  
Connectionofthestovepipedirectlyinto  
the existing masonry chimney over the  
fireplace opening is the only approved  
method. This installation performs bet-  
ter, yielding easy to clean and inspect  
for creosote. Before beginning this type  
of installation plan carefully; a high de-  
gree of skill is required to insure safety.  
3. Hold the door in that position for approximately 10 seconds.  
4. Then to open door, turn the handle counter clockwise to the 9 o'clock position and  
then continue to pull the door open. (Fig. 12A)  
5. To close and latch the door, reverse steps 2 thru 4.  
An entry port for the stovepipe must be  
cut through the chimney with minimum  
damage to the fire clay liner. Some  
involvedmeasurementsmayberequired  
to locate the flue liner exactly. Before  
cutting, take time to mark the size and  
position of the entry port. Position the  
entry port so that at least 8 inches of the  
flue liner remains below the port.  
Do not use the Type B installation (not  
illustrated in this manual), that is, vent-  
ing up through the fireplace opening,  
regardless of whether the fireplace  
opening is closed.  
NOTE:  
THIS NEW LATCHING MECHANISM MEETS CODES AND  
PROVIDES MORE SAFETY FOR THE USER OF THIS STOVE.  
Masonry chimneys have several posi-  
tive attributes: If properly built, they are  
quite durable, and most homeowners  
consider them more attractive perhaps  
than a non-enclosed factory built chim-  
ney.  
And, if the chimney is located within the  
confines of the house (that is, not at-  
tached to an exterior wall), its mass  
alone will store heat longer and con-  
tinue to release the heat long after the  
fire has died. Masonry chimneys have  
many disadvantages though.  
Keep in mind that coal mantels and  
combustible trim around the fireplace  
must have adequate clearances from  
the heater and stovepipe or must be  
protected in an approved manner. Also,  
be sure to leave at least 24" clearance  
between the top of the stovepipe and  
the combustible ceiling or other com-  
bustibles.Placingthecenteroftheentry  
port 2 feet below the ceiling will insure  
proper clearance for 6 inch, 8 inch, and  
10 inch stovepipes. Next, install a fire  
clay (at least 5/8 in. thick) or metal  
thimble, being sure that the thimble is  
flush with the inner flue lining, secure  
the thimble in place with refractory mor-  
tar. The thimble should be surrounded  
on all sides with 8 inches of brickwork  
(solid masonry units) or 24 inches of  
stone.  
Masonry chimneys constructed on an  
exterior wall are exposed to cold out-  
door temperatures, promoting greater  
heater loss, higher accumulations of  
creosote,andreduceddraftwhichleads  
to poorer heater or furnace perfor-  
mance.  
Fig. 12A  
Fig. 12  
NOTE:  
DURING OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE FEED AND ASH DOORS  
OF THIS HEATER, IT MAY SEEM THAT THE FIT OF THE DOOR IS  
"TOO TIGHT". AS THE HEATER IS FIRED, THE GASKETING  
"SETTLES" OR "SEATS" ITSELF IN THE DOOR. THE TIGHT FIT AT  
THE FACTORY AND BEFORE THE HEATER'S INITIAL FIRING IS TO  
INSURE A GOOD SEAL AFTER THE GASKETING "SETTLES".  
Concrete block chimneys (when not  
protected by a brick veneer) are inher-  
entlyunsafe,resultinpoordraft,andare  
subject to rapid deterioration. They do  
not meet code and are not recom-  
mended.  
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Most masonry chimneys have a cleanout. If yours does, make sure it is gasketed or  
otherwise sealed. A loose fitting door will contribute greatly to the draft problems.  
SERVICE HINTS  
Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the  
4. If the chimney is too cool, water will  
condense in the chimney and run back  
into the stove. Creosote formation will  
be rapid and may block the chimney.  
Operatetheheateratahighenoughfire  
to keep the chimney warm preventing  
this condensation.  
chimney that creates the draft. Smoke  
spillage into the house or excessive  
build-up of water or creosote in the  
chimney are warnings that the chimney  
is not functioning properly. Possible  
causes are:  
If you have any question regarding venting your appliance, feel free to contact the  
factory at the address and phone number on this Owner's Manual. You may also  
contact NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and request NFPA Standard  
211 (1984 Edition). Their address is Battery March Park, Quincy, Massachusetts  
02269. Another helpful publication is NFPA Standard 908, available at the same  
address. Specify 1984 Edition on either of the above publications.  
1. The connection pipe may be pushed  
into the chimney too far, stopping the  
draft (Fig. 8).  
5. If the fire 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. The wind blowing over a  
house or a tree falls on top of the chim-  
ney like water over a dam, beating  
downthesmoke.Thetopofthechimney  
should be at least 3 feet higher than any  
point of the roof within 10 feet (Fig. 6).  
TYPE "A"  
FIREPLACE  
CONVERSION  
2. Do not connect two heaters into the  
same chimney flue.  
3. The chimney used for a heater must  
not be used to ventilate the cellar or  
basement.Ifthereisacleanoutopening  
at the base of the chimney, it must be  
closed tightly.  
Fig. 7  
NOTE:  
A draft reading of .05 to .06 w.c. is suggested for proper burning of this unit  
when using bituminous coal as fuel. When using anthracite coal, this draft  
readings is a minimum reading.  
5/8" FIRECLAY  
FLUE LINER  
STOVEPIPE CONNECTOR  
SEALED AT THIMBLE  
CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE  
CREOSOTE-FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL  
HORIZONTAL 6" STOVEPIPE  
(24 GAUGE) WITH 1/4"  
RISE PER FOOT  
When coal is burned, the products of  
combustion combine with moisture to  
form a soot residue which accumulates  
onthefluelining.Whenignited,thissoot  
makes an extremely hot fire.  
Chimney fires burn very hot -- up to  
2100 degrees F. If you experience a  
chimney fire, immediately call the fire  
department.Theyhavetheprofessional  
means for extinguishing a chimney fire.  
Onceachimneyfirehasoccurred,itcan  
only be extinguished by removing its  
sources of oxygen. This can be accom-  
plishedbyshuttinganymechanicaldraft  
device such as dampers, discharging a  
CO2 (carbon dioxide) or halon fire ex-  
tinguisherdirectlyintothestovethrough  
an appropriately placed cleanout. If us-  
ing a Halon extinguisher, please re-  
member that is totally displaces oxygen  
and could become a hazard in itself if  
enough were discharged into a living  
space.  
6" STOVEPIPE ELBOW  
CLEARANCE REDUCER  
(FOR MANTEL)  
6" STOVEPIPE - HAVING  
THREE SHEET METAL SCREWS  
PER JOINT OF STOVEPIPE  
The chimney connector should be in-  
spected at least twice monthly during  
the heating season to determine if a  
creosote buildup has occurred.  
If creosote has accumulated, it should  
be removed. Failure to remove creo-  
sote or soot may cause a house fire.  
Creosote may be removed by using a  
chimneybrushorothercommonlyavail-  
able materials.  
U.L. LISTED  
FLOOR PROTECTOR  
DAMPER THROAT  
CLOSED AND SEALED  
CAUTION  
A chimney fire may cause ignition of wall studs or rafters which you thought  
were safe distance from the chimney. If you have a chimney fire, have your  
chimney inspected by a qualified person before using again.  
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SUGGESTIONS FOR BURNING ANTHRACITE COAL  
RULES FOR CONNECTOR PIPE INSTALLATION  
1. With coal it is important to maintain a  
clean chimney. The chimney connector  
and chimney should be inspected at least  
twice monthly during heating season.  
2. Keepthegrateclearofashandcinders.  
Use the shaker grate to keep the ashes  
from building up in the firebox.  
1. The crimped end of the stovepipe fits  
5. Seal each connector pipe joint with  
inside the heater flue collar. Install addi-  
furnace cement. Also seal the pipe at  
tionalpipeandelbowwiththeCRIMPED  
the chimney.  
END TOWARD THE HEATER. This will  
allowanycondensationinthefluetorun  
back into the heater.  
6. Use 3 Sheet Metal screws at each  
joint to make the piping rigid.  
3. Do not operate the unit with the ash  
door, feed door, or cabinet door open.  
4. Anthracite coal burns with a short, blue  
flame with the coals having a glowing, red  
color. Before adding coal, when starting  
the fire, have a good hot log fire burning.  
5. After having a log fire burning, add  
small amounts of coal until a bed of coal is  
built up.  
2. Slope any horizontal pipe upward  
7. It is recommended that no more than  
toward the chimney at least 1/4 inch for  
two 90 degree bends be used in the  
stovepipe installation as more than two  
each foot of horizontal run.  
may decrease the amount of draw and  
3. You must have at least 18 inches of  
possible, use only corrugated (non-ad-  
clearance between any horizontal pip-  
justable) elbows. They are much more  
ing and the ceiling.  
airtight.  
4. The pipe cannot extend into the  
8. The chimney connector must not  
6. A draft reading of -.05 to -.06 in w.c. is  
required for anthracite to burn.  
chimney flue. (Fig. 8)  
Fig. 11  
pass through an attic or roof space,  
closet, or anyconcealed space, or floor,  
ceiling,wallorcombustiveconstruction.  
The draft wheel located on the feed door should be opened when burning coal. The  
draft wheel provides a source of secondary air that is needed when burning coal.  
Secondary air is needed because when coal burns, it gives off large quantities of  
volatile gases that need additional air before complete combustion can occur. This  
draft wheel may be adjusted to give the best performance depending on the  
particular needs of the user.  
RIGHT  
WRONG  
WRONG  
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS FOR MODEL 2827  
Fig. 8  
LIST OF PROBLEMS  
1. Smoking when feed  
door is open.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
A) Insufficient Draft.  
B) Clogged chimney or  
chimney connector.  
SOLUTION  
HOW TO LIFT THE TOP  
A) Set Thermostat high  
B) Clean Chimney  
C) Add raincap to chimney  
CAUTION - DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE TOP WHEN HEATER IS HOT!  
To open, grasp TOP at front and lift all the way, then gently lower the TOP  
SUPPORT ROD latches to hold the TOP (Fig. A).  
To close, lift TOP until the TOP SUPPORT ROD is unlatched. Pull the ROD  
forward and lower the TOP (Fig. B).  
2. Flame spillage when A) Insufficient Draft.  
A) Set Thermostat high  
B) Add fuel so as not to  
smother fire.  
feed door is open.  
B) Smothering fire when  
adding fresh fuel.  
3. Creosote build-up  
A) Burning green wood  
A) Burn only seasoned  
wood.  
SUPPORT ROD  
TOP  
B) Thermostat setting too B) Set thermostat higher to  
low type fuel.  
attain higher fuel temp-  
eratures. This will aid in  
preventing build-up of  
creosote.  
SUPPORT  
SEAT  
GRASP TOP  
HERE  
TO OPEN  
4. Heater does not heat. A) Wood not seasoned  
in  
A) Allow wood to season  
a dry, well ventilated  
area for 6 months.  
B) Set blower control to a  
higher temperature.  
C) Set flue draft  
B) Blower control set too  
low.  
C) Insufficient flue draft.  
A
B
Fig. 9  
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3. Shake Grates vigorously back and  
forth to dump ashes into ash pan. Do  
this at least once every 12 hours of  
operation.  
4. Empty ash pan regularly. Do not  
allowashestobuilduptograte, asgrate  
will warp and burn out, and you might  
spill the ashes when removing the pan.  
Dispose of hot ashes properly. (See  
note 11 on page 3)  
OPERATING INSTRUC-  
TIONS  
CAUTION: GASES THAT ARE  
DRIVEN FROM FRESH COAL MUST  
BE BURNED OR THEY WILL ACCU-  
MULATE AND EXPLODE. NEVER  
SMOTHER A FIRE WHEN ADDING  
FRESH COAL.  
CAUTION: NEVER USE THE MANU-  
FACTURED COAL BRICKS THAT  
ARE MADE FROM COAL DUST AND  
A WAX-TYPE BINDER.  
FUEL  
Egg size Bituminous coal for residential  
furnaces, or any of the specially pack-  
aged fireplaces coals can be used.  
Coal with a low ash content (2% to 6%)  
is recommended.  
WARNING: THE USE OF WOOD IN  
THIS STOVE EXCEPT FOR COAL IG-  
NITION PURPOSES, IS A VIOLATION  
OF FEDERAL LAW.  
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.  
NOTE: Store coal in a dry, well-venti-  
lated area.  
CAUTION: BUILD A FIRE ON INTE-  
GRAL GRATE THAT IS PROVIDED  
WITH THE HEATER.  
A
LIGHTING  
1. Set the thermostat on "High" for  
maximum draft.  
2. Open the feed door and place paper  
and kindling on the grate for starting the  
fire.  
3. Light fire and close feed door.  
4. Add about 15 pounds of coal de-  
pending on model after fire is burning  
briskly. Use care not to smother the  
kindling fire. Set higher or lower for your  
comfort.  
MINIMUM FIRE  
The burning rate at the low setting can  
be further adjusted by opening or clos-  
ing the minimum fire air shutter (Fig. 9)  
on the draft control door.  
1. Partiallyclosetheshuttertomakethe  
fuel burn longer.  
2. Open the shutter, exposing a large  
opening, to reduce the formation of  
creosote on soot (see notes on Chim-  
ney Maintenance).  
3. Do not operate the heater with the  
minimum fire air shutter completely  
closed.  
B
ADJUSTING THE THERMOSTAT  
MINIMUM FIRE  
AIR SHUTTER  
(C)  
The thermostat control was calibrated  
atthefactory.Theoperationoftheheater  
may require a change in calibration.  
Calibrationadjustmentsshouldbemade  
at room temperature.  
5. Set thermostat for desired tempera-  
ture.  
If the room temperature is not satisfac-  
tory, the thermostat operating range  
may be changed as follows:  
A. To increase the amount of heat at a  
"HIGH" setting, adjust the wire link-  
age to increase the draft damper  
opening (Fig. 10).  
Fig. 10  
NOTE: More than one recalibration  
may be necessary. At room temp.  
(72*F) and "Low" setting, the draft  
damper door should be closed.  
ADDING FUEL  
When starting a fire, add small amounts  
of fuel periodically as required (enough  
to burn for 3 to 5 hours). As you become  
more familiar with the operation of your  
heater, it is possible to add coal to burn  
for longer durations of between 8 to 12  
hours, but doing so carelessly will pro-  
mote incomplete combustion and con-  
siderable sitting, along with a very dirty  
inefficient fire.  
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFIRE THE  
HEATER,ASSTATEDEARLIER,THIS  
CAN PRODUCE A DANGEROUS  
CONDITION AND EVEN CAUSE A  
HOUSE FIRE. IF ANY PORTION OF  
THE HEATER OR ANY CHIMNEY  
CONNECTOR GLOWS RED OR DIS-  
COLORS, THE HEATER IS BEING  
OVERFIRED.  
1. Unhook linkage wire at point C  
2. Take point A in left hand and B  
right hand then turn B clockwise  
about 3 turns.  
3. Then hook linkage wire back to  
draft control damper door at  
point C.  
C. Adjusting the minimum Air Shutter:  
The minimum air shutter has an  
infinite number of settings. Several  
adjustments may be necessary for  
the unit to work most effectively for  
your particular installation.  
1. Set thermostat to HIGH before open-  
ing feed door.  
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THIS  
HEATER WITH FEED OR ASH DOOR  
OPEN. THIS HEATER IS DESIGNED  
FOR THERMOSTATIC OPERATION.  
OPERATION WITH EITHER DOOR  
OPEN WILL OVERHEAT AND DAM-  
AGE THE HEATER.  
B. To decrease the amount of heat at  
"LOW" setting:  
1. The minimum air shutter may be  
adjusted to the closed position in  
installations where the draft is  
"above normal". Generally, .06  
w.c. or above would be consid-  
ered "above normal".  
2. In installation where the draft is  
"below normal", the minimum air  
shutter would be adjusted toward  
the open position.  
2. Coal Fire- Never smother the fire  
when adding coal. Gas accumulation  
and a mild smoky explosion will occur:  
a. Add fresh kindling if the bed of  
coals has cooled.  
1. Check feed and ash doors to be  
sure that they are closed tightly.  
2. Check the connector pipe to see  
that it is sealed in the flue collar  
and at all joints.  
3. If no air leaks are found, adjust  
linkage the same as above,  
except turn B counterclockwise  
about 3 turns.  
b. Add up to 20 lbs. of coal. Never  
add coal above top of the firebrick.  
c. Stir the coal and watch the fire.  
Be sure the new coal is burning  
before you close the doors and turn  
the thermostat down.  
CAUTION: NEVER STORE FLAM-  
MABLE LIQUIDS, ESPECIALLY  
GASOLINE, IN THE VICINITY OF THE  
HEATER.  
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