Co. King/Ashley Pellet Stove Owner's Manual (2025)

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U USSC E STATES STO TED V NI UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY “Keeping North America Warm Since 1869” COMPANY King/Ashley Pellet Stove models 5500/5500M/5500XL Owner’s Manual Ì Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this appliance. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Ì Contact your local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. Ì Save these instructions.
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Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................... 3 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 4 Heating Specifications ..................................................................................... 4 Dimensions ........................
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Safety Precautions Ì 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. Ì Install vent at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer. Ì Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any other appliance or stove. Ì Do not install a flue damper in the exhaust venting system of this unit.
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Specifications Heating Specifications Heat Output1 48,000 BTU/hr. Heating Capacity 2 800 - 2,000 sq. ft. Fuel Burn Rate 2.0 - 6.0 lbs./hr. Burn Time (lowest setting) 5500/5500M - 60 hrs. Hopper Capacity 5500/5500M - 150 lbs. 5500XL - 320 lbs. 3 5500XL - 160 hrs. BTU output will vary depending on the quality of fuel. Use PFI listed fuels for the best results. Heating capacity will vary depending on floor plan layout of your home, degree of insulation, and the outside temperature.
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Installation INSTALLATION OPTIONS Ì Read this entire manual before you install and use your King/Ashley 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—supported by pedestal/legs and placed on a non-combustible floor surface in compliance with clearance requirements for a freestanding stove installation.
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Installation CLEARANCES Your King/Ashley stove has been tested and listed for installation in residential, mobile home, and alcove applications in accordance with the clearances given in FIGURES 3-5 and TABLE 1. NOTE: Distance “C” on the left-hand side of your King/Ashley stove may need to be greater than the minimum required clearance for suitable access to the control panel.
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Installation VENTING REQUIREMENTS Ì Install vent at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer. Ì Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any other appliance or stove. Ì Do not install a flue damper in the exhaust venting system of this unit. The following installation guidelines must be followed to ensure conformity with both the safety listing of this stove and to local building codes.
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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 form any adjacent building. D) Minimum 7-foot clearance from any grade when adjacent to public walkways. E) Minimum 2-foot clearance above any grass, plants, or other combustible materials. F) Minimum 3-foot clearance from an forced air intake of any appliance.
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Installation 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 King/Ashley dealer should be able to provide you with a kit that will handle most of this installation, which will include a wall thimble that will allow the proper clearance through a combustible wall.
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Installation OUTSIDE AIR SUPPLY (optional) 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 should NEVER be used. A wind shield over the termination of the outside air pipe or a 90-degree elbow or bend away from the prevailing winds MUST be used when an outside air pipe is installed through the side of a building.
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Operation Ì Do not operate your stove with the viewing door open. The auger will not feed pellets under these circumstances and a safety concern may arise from sparks or fumes entering the room. Ì This heater is designed and approved for premium hardwood pellet fuel only. Any other type of fuel burned in this heater will void the warranty and safety listing. Ì A working smoke detector must be installed in the same room as this product.
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Operation CONTROL PANEL Turning the stove OFF/ON, as well as adjustments for the fuel feed rate and distribution blower speed are performed by pressing the appropriate button(s) on the control panel which is located on the lower left-hand side of your King/Ashley stove (see FIGURE 10). Pressing the “ON” button on the control panel will begin the start-up sequence for the stove.
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Operation START-UP PROCEDURE Ì Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this stove. Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while it is in use. 1.) Verify that the hopper is clean and free of foreign matter. 2.
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Operation DAILY OPERATION Ì The hopper and stove top will be hot during operation; therefore, you should always use some type of hand protection when refueling your stove. Ì Never place your hand near the auger while the stove is in operation. This unit should be filled when the hopper level drops below 3-inches. In the event of a power outage, the stove WILL NOT function.
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Maintenance 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 stove, we suggest using a vacuum designed for ash removal. Some regular vacuum cleaner (i.e. shop vacs) may leak ash into the room.
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Trouble Shooting Ì Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance! NOTE: Turning the ON/OFF Switch to ”OFF” does not disconnect all power to the electrical components of the stove. Ì Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless instructions for doing so are given in this manual. All other work should be done by a trained technician.
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Parts Diagram model 5500, 5500M and 5500XL USSC 17
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Parts List model 5500/5500M/5500XL Item Part No. Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10.1 10.2 10.3 11 11.1 11.2 11.
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HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE FROM YOUR KING OR ASHLEY, AND ENABLE YOU TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CORRECTLY. 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 ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST: 1. THE PART NUMBER 2. THE PART DESCRIPTION 3.