Help IDing stove, and any tips/tricks welcome

[Cluelessone]

Hello! My husband and I are days away from closing on a house, and in it is this blue cutie. I wasn't sure where to post this, perhaps this is a classic?

At any rate, I would like help IDing the make/model of this stove, in order to try and find some more information on it, or perhaps a relic manual. It looks to be a top load? I know nothing about it, or stoves in general. I'm excited to learn!

Anyone here know anything about this stove offhand? I'll be able to get better pictures later this week, but for now here's the picture off the listing. Any red flags you can spot on the piping (or anything else)?

Thanks so much in advance for your help. I really appreciate being able to tap your knowledge and expertise!

 

[begreen]

I have seen this before, but it was a long time ago and no longer registers. Look on the back of the stove for the UL label.

 

[Cluelessone]

Managed to get into the house and took these pictures. A quick google does not yield promising results for the performance of this stove - dang. We will use it for now, but if it's as bad as it seems we will be looking to replace it.

If anyone has any comments, I'm all ears. Thanks!

 

[begreen]

Cool. That's an Upland AM-40. Looks like a new model that Nu-Tec imported from Yugoslavia. The founder of Hearth.com made Uplands for about 5 yrs, but sold it when the new EPA regs went into effect and he went onto different internet ventures.

Upland Stove Company History

Upland Stove Company of Greene, NY was founded in 1977 by Fred and Frank Hanrahan. The company designed and produced cast iron stoves, most notably models 17, 27, 107 and 207. Between 1977 and 1984, the company manufactured approx. 80,000 stoves...

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It looks barely used. If it is in good shape, it's worth trying out. It may be fine. Can you post some shots of the interior? Is it top loading?

I am wondering if this stove was made by Sopka, a current Serbian wood stove manufacturer. They are now owned by SCC Holdings so this may be hard to find out.

 

[begreen]

Ah hah, I knew I had seen this before. I'm not sure if NU-TEC Stoves is still on board here.

Please Help Upland Am 40

I recently purchased a upland Am 40 I replaced a pellet stove I have had no luck finding and information on the stove. It is a catalitic stove and I have no experience with them. I am hoping someone has a owners manual they could send me. I have contacted Nu-Tec who have sold to us stove who do...

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It looks like this is a catalytic stove. There are 2 cats. They should be inspected and gently cleaned before using. At this age they may need replacement. I think Sandhill might still sell them. They are part #3478 if they do. Their size is listed at 1.875" x 7" x 3" . If they don't have them, it might be worth trying the #3426 which is 6" instead of 7" and fill the gap with some interam gasket material.

 

[Cluelessone]

It is a top loader. The inside looked super clean when I opened it, so I doubt it was heavily used.

How do I remove and clean the cat?

Here's the only other picture I have for now, just a general top photo.

 

[begreen]

Sorry, I just saw the cat listed on Sandhill's website. Without a manual or parts diagram this will probably be a process of discovery. What does the shiny lever on top do? Open the top load or bypass control?

 

[Cluelessone]

It unlocks a latch of some sort for the top door. It could be multi purpose amd also open the bypass, I'm not sure!

 

[Cluelessone]

More pictures! Would a wire brush be OK to get the rust off? Or will a good fire take care of it on its own? Where is the cat? Do I have to open the front doors to find it? Does anyone know what the little handle/lever jobbies on each side on the back of the stove do? I assume something with air but am not at all sure.

The shiney handle turns out to be simply the bypass valve, nothing to do with lids.

 

[begreen]

It looks like the complex linkage on the right rear side is for air control. Take a mirror or your cell phone to look at the bottom connection. I suspect the cat(s) are behind the baffle plates. Is there a hatch cover on the back side of the stove?