Page 2 - Table of Contents
2 USSC TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................... 3 SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................
Page 3 - Safety Precautions; A power surge protector is required.
USSC 3 Safety Precautions IMPORTANT: Read this entire manual before installing and operating this product. Failure to do so may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Proper installation of this stove is crucial for safe and efficient operation.Install vent at clearances specified ...
Page 4 - Specifications; Heating Specifications
4 USSC Specifications Input Rating 38,500 BTU/hr Heat Output 1 30,000 BTU/hr. Efficiency 78% Heating Capacity 2 850 sq. ft. Fuel Burn Rate 3 3.5 lbs./hr. ±5% Burn Time (lowest setting) 11-1/2 hrs. ±5% Hopper Capacity 40 lbs. Heating Specifications Height 33-1/2 in. Width 18-1/4 in. Depth 19-1/4 in. ...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION OPTIONS; Installation; FLOOR PROTECTION
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 —Pl...
Page 6 - CLEARANCES; accordance with the clearances given in FIGURES 3-4 and TABLE 1.; NOTE: Distance “D” on the left-hand side of your; Forester; stove may need to be greater than the minimum; required clearance for suitable access to the control panel.; FIGURE 3; FIGURE 4; TABLE 1
6 USSC Installation CLEARANCES Your Forester stove has been tested and listed for installation in residential, mobile home, and alcove applications in accordance with the clearances given in FIGURES 3-4 and TABLE 1. NOTE: Distance “D” on the left-hand side of your Forester stove may need to be great...
Page 7 - VENTING REQUIREMENTS; Install vent at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer.; to local building codes.; MAXIMUM VENTING DISTANCE; pipe (if you use other pipe, consult your local building; PELLET VENT INSTALLATION
USSC 7 Installation VENTING REQUIREMENTS Install vent at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer. Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any other appliance or stove. Do not install a flue damper in the exhaust venting system of this unit. The following installation guidelines must b...
Page 8 - VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES:; Minimum 1-foot clearance above any door or window that opens.; FIGURE 5
8 USSC Installation VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES: A) Minimum 4-foot clearance below or beside any door or window that opens. B) Minimum 1-foot clearance above any door or window that opens. C) Minimum 3-foot clearance from any adjacent building. D) Minimum 7-foot clearance from any grade when adjacen...
Page 9 - THROUGH THE WALL INSTALLATION; To vent the unit through the wall, connect the pipe adapter; THROUGH THE ROOF/CEILING INSTALLATION; FIGURE 6
USSC 9 THROUGH THE WALL INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION) To vent the unit through the wall, connect the pipe adapter to the exhaust motor adapter. If the exhaust adapter is at least 18-inches above ground level, a straight section of pellet vent pipe can be used through the wall.Your Forester...
Page 10 - OUTSIDE AIR SUPPLY; NOTE: Dimensions from the floor to your stoves; FIGURE 8; FIGURE 7; SPECIAL MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS; WARNING! - DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM
10 USSC Installation OUTSIDE AIR SUPPLY (optional, unless installing in a mobile home) Depending on your location and home construction, outside air may be necessary for optimal performance. Metal pipe (solid or flexible) must be used for the outside air installation. PVC pipe is NOT approved and sh...
Page 11 - How your stove works; button. As pellets enter the burnpot; Understanding your stove; FIGURE 9
USSC 11 How your stove works Your Forester stove utilizes a vertical auger fuel feed system that is operated by a microprocessor controlled digital circuit board. The digital circuit board allows the vertical auger fuel feed system to run in a timer-based, non-continuous cycle; this cycling allows t...
Page 12 - SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE; Operation; The unit WILL NOT feed fuel with the hopper lid open.; on the control pad to your desired
12 USSC SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE Press the button on the control pad to put the stove in shut down mode. Once this is done, the auger will stop feeding pellets, but the distribution blower and exhaust blower will continue to operate. When the internal temperature of the unit drops below the factory prese...
Page 13 - Maintenance; DAILY OPERATION
USSC 13 Maintenance Operation DAILY OPERATION The hopper and stove top will be hot during operation; therefore, you should always use some type of hand protection when refueling your stove. Never place your hand near the auger while the stove is in operation. In the event of a power outage , the...
Page 14 - cinders have been thoroughly cooled.; CHECK AND CLEAN THE HOPPER; your authorized “Forester; “ON”; area. The exhaust system should be thoroughly cleaned.
14 USSC INTERIOR CHAMBERS Periodically remove and clean the burnpot and the area inside the burnpot housing. In particular it is advisable to clean out the holes in the burnpot to remove any build up that may prevent air from moving through the burn pot freely. If a vacuum is used to clean your stov...
Page 15 - Trouble Shooting; Lack of combustion air intake.
USSC 15 Trouble Shooting Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance! NOTE: Pressing the OFF button does not disconnect all power to the electrical components of the stove. Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless instructions for doing so are given in this manual....
Page 16 - Parts Diagram
Page 17 - PARTS LIST; Item Part No. Title
USSC 17 PARTS LIST Item Part No. Title Qty. 1 891603 Door Frame Assy. (5824-05-01-00) 1 A 891604 Door Frame Wldmt (5824-05-00) 1 B 891605 Nylon Shim (5824- 08-01) 1 C 891606 Door Hndle Wldmt (5824-05-02-00) 1 D 88139 Glass Gasket (5824-09-00) 1 E 88140 Glass (5824-05-04) 1 F 891607 Glass Retainer (5...
Page 18 - Wiring Diagram
Page 19 - Notes
Page 20 - HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS; C O M PA N Y
20 USSC THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE FROM YOUR FORESTER, AND ENABLE YOU TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS COR- RECTLY. KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WHEN WRITING, ALWAYS GIVE THE FULL MODEL NUMBER WHICH IS ON THE NAMEPLATE ATTACHED TO THE HEATER. WHEN O...