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American Energy Systems MAGNUM COUNTRYSIDE 3500L Owner's Manual

Biomass corn/wood pellet stove /fireplace insert
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MAGNUM COUNTRYSIDE
BIOMASS CORN/WOOD PELLET STOVE /FIREPLACE INSERT
Safety tested and EPA exemption tested by Omni-Test Laboratories, Inc to UL 1482, CAN/ULC-S627, ULC-S628,
APFI requirements, Oregon administrative rules 814-23-900 to 814-23-909 and E.P.A. Method 28A.
Installation – Operation – Maintenance Instructions
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS BIOMASS CORN/
WOOD PELLET BURNING STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
IMPORTANT: Always contact your local dealer/installer with questions before contacting the factory.
When you call have your serial number, purchase date, who installed the unit and a list of questions.
This appliance must be installed by a qualified/trained factory approved installer to assure proper operation/warranty.
When installing your Countryside Biomass Corn/Pellet stove, particular attention needs to be made in
regards to fire protection. If the unit is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety,
follow the installation and operation instructions provided, and if a question arises contact local building or
fire officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area.
Read the operations and fuel section of this manual before plugging in your unit.
Always unplug the unit before attempting any service work.
Do not connect the unit to a chimney flue already serving another appliance.
When installing the chimney pipe to the unit, it is important to remember that the unit operates on a
negative pressure and the chimney on a positive pressure. All chimney connections, elbows and fittings
must be airtight. (proper venting practices must be followed. Consult with a venting professional)
Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.
All minimum clearances to combustibles must be followed.
The Countryside Biomass Corn/Pellet Stove is tested for operation with 14% or less moisture corn or
with wood pellets with an ash content of no more than 3%. It is recommended that Corn with 11-12%
moisture or wood pellets with an ash content of 1% or less be used for efficient operation of this unit.
Corn over 12% moisture has a lower BTU value and will be hard to burn on the lower settings.
It is important to use fuel that is clean, dry and consistent. Make sure that your supplier is giving you
the same fuel each time that you purchase. It is recommended that you purchase your entire heating season
supply of fuel at one time so that the fuel will be the same.
A voltage surge protector or ground fault outlet is required for this unit. The electrical warranty
will be voided if surge protection is not installed before operating this unit.
A grounded outlet must be provided with proper polarity. A constant 115 volt, 60 cycles must be
provided for proper operation or the warranty of this appliance will be forfeited.
DISCLAIMER NOTICE: No guarantee is made regarding the heating capacity of this product. The actual
area that this unit will heat depends on factors such as building conditions, heat loss, type of construction,
amount and type of insulation, type of air movement and heat distribution and the location of the product.
IMPORTANT: Your home must be checked to verify that there is no negative pressure that will effect the
operation of this appliance.
AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. GRANTS NO WARRANTY, IMPLIED OR STATED, FOR THE
INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE STOVE AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. -150 Michigan Street SE - HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA 55350
OWNER'S MANUAL
NOTE: These instructions must be saved
PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE(S).
Web Site:
www.hearthdirect.com
®
Rev. date 08/06

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  • Page 1 All minimum clearances to combustibles must be followed. The Countryside Biomass Corn/Pellet Stove is tested for operation with 14% or less moisture corn or with wood pellets with an ash content of no more than 3%. It is recommended that Corn with 11-12% moisture or wood pellets with an ash content of 1% or less be used for efficient operation of this unit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CLEAN BURN (special additive) ………………………………………………..………….. INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS………….………………………………………... IMPORTANCE OF ADEQUATE FRESH AIR……..………………………………………. SAFETY STEPS…………………………………………………………………………….. BURNING SOLID FUELS (SHELLED CORN/WOOD PELLETS)………………………... UNPACKING YOUR COUNTRYSIDE STOVE……………………..……………………... INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (FLOOR PROTECTION)………………..………... CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES……………………………………………………… GUILDELINES FOR EXHAUST SYSTEMS DESIGNS…………………………………… DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR CONNECTION…………...

  • Page 3: Clean Burn (Special Additive)

    CLEAN BURN CORN ADDITIVE AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS INC. HAS DEVELOPED AN ADDITIVE THAT WHEN MIXED WITH CORN VIRTUALLY ELIMINATES THE (CLINKERING) THAT IS CAUSED BY THE COMBUSTION PROCESS OF BURNING CORN. HOW DOES IT WORK AND WHY DO YOU NEED IT? The clean burn additive is a unique blend of the right ingredients that will oxygenate the combustion process producing a cleaner more productive fire.

  • Page 4: Introduction & Specifications

    10,000 to 56,000 BTU/HR Up to 75 Lbs. 28” 23” 28” CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Vertical Termination Horizontal Termination w/ 3” Pellet Vent w/ 3” or 4” Pellet Vent 1” 1” 1” 3500P&3500L Up to 75 Lbs. 28” 33” 28” 9” 1” 1”...

  • Page 5: Importance Of Adequate Fresh Air

    The most common cause of corn not burning properly is contaminated air or negative pressure in the home. It can be as simple as the air adjustment not set properly on the side of the stove or it could be that there is a serious lacking of good quality air in the home caused by negative pressure.

  • Page 6: Safety Steps

    Other fuels may require purchasing a different firepot or other accessories. The burning of other solid fuels such as cord wood in this stove is not permitted. If you are burning fuels not approved for this appliance it will void the warranty and no service/warranty will be allowed. The MagnuM Countryside will burn high ash content fuels but will require additional maintenance/cleaning.

  • Page 7: Burning Solid Fuels (Shelled Corn/Wood Pellets)

    Even with the highly efficient flame your MagnuM Countryside stove will produce, the solid fuels used will produce ash. This ash will have to be cleaned out of the stove from time to time. The cleaning procedure will be discussed later in this manual. You can minimize the amount of cleaning required and maximize the efficiency of your stove by maintaining the correct draft settings.

  • Page 8: Unpacking Your Countryside Stove

    If the kernel size of the corn varies greatly or if you switch sources frequently, you will get a less consistent burn, which will require more attention to the draft setting on your stove. Therefore, purchasing corn from the same source will help achieve a more consistent burn. DO NOT...

  • Page 9: Installation Requirements (Floor Protection)

    FLOOR PROTECTION The MagnuM Countryside Freestanding Stove may be installed on a combustible floor, with proper floor protection, or on a masonry hearth. The hearth or non-combustible floor protector must extend a minimum of (6) six inches in front of and (8) eight inches from each side of the ash removal door.

  • Page 10: Clearances To Combustibles

    CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES The stove must be installed with the following minimum clearances to side and back wall combustible materials. NOTE: These are minimum clearances to combustible walls established by the testing lab. The amount of room needed on the left side of the unit to access the electrical panel is (6) six inches.

  • Page 11: Guildelines For Exhaust Systems Designs

    A listed 3” or 4” type “PL” pellet vent exhaust system must be used for FREESTANDING installation and attached to the pipe connector provided on the back of the stove. Use a 3” to 4” adapter for 4” pipe. A cap must be used at the termination of type “L”...
  • Page 12 Add the “equivalent pipe length” of all components to get the “total equivalent pipe length”. 2) Determine the altitude at which you are installing the stove. 3) Cross-reference the “total equivalent pipe length” and the altitude using the graph below.

  • Page 13: Design Guidelines For Outside Combustion Air Connection

    1) For FREESTANDING installations with horizontal through-the-wall exhaust, it is REQUIRED that the stove combustion air intake be connected to a fresh air intake outside. If the home is newer or has been tightly insulated it is imperative to the operation of the unit to install outside combustion air. If you do not, then an additional 6 inch intake into the furnace room in the basement is required.

  • Page 14: Installation Precautions

    An outside air source must be connected to the stove and can be brought in through the sidewall or vented crawl space. Flexible or rigid pipe should be used and will connect to the adaptor on the back of the stove.

  • Page 15: Vent Termination General Instructions

    Upon determining the best location for your new appliance, maintain at least the minimum allowable clearances. Line up a plumb bob to the flue collar on the stove with the location for the hole in the wall or ceiling before drilling or cutting any holes.

  • Page 16: Installation Configurations

    The MagnuM Countryside Biomass Corn/Pellet Stove / Fireplace Insert may be installed as follows: 1) A freestanding unit 3500P & 3500L models 2) A hearth mounted fireplace insert into a masonry or factory built fireplace (3502 & 3500L) 3) A built-in heater mounted in an alcove with a pedestal (3500P & 3500L) 4) A built-in heater mounted on a non-combustible floor without a pedestal (3502 &...

  • Page 17: Alcove Installation Requirements

    The stove is approved for horizontal exhaust; however, we recommend that the exhaust goes vertically for five feet, or above the eave of the house. This will help draw smoke out of the stove in the event of a power failure.

  • Page 18: Freestanding Stove Installation Configurations

    (The RTV sealant must be used in mobile home installation) 4) Push stove with pipe attached towards wall. Pipe (D) will go through the wall thimble (F). Be careful not to dislodge the thimble. Position stove not closer than 1” to the wall.
  • Page 19 Storm Collar Required Locate so that exhaust does not interfere with fresh air Required...
  • Page 20 WARNING: Unless the venting is enclosed and insulated this installation will cause poor venting and serious creosote buildup in cold climate areas. Storm Collar This type of installation is not recommended in cold climates unless closed in and insulated. Required Required...

  • Page 21: Fireplace Insert Installation Configurations

    FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The MagnuM Countryside Model 3502 Fireplace Insert may be installed in a masonry factory built fireplace or on a non-combustible floor as shown below. NOTE: When installing as a fireplace insert, the unit must extend out of the fireplace opening 12” to accommodate access to the circuit board panel, draft slide (located on the left side of the insert) and the top front hopper lid (to fill the hopper with fuel).
  • Page 22 3) You may silicone around the fireplace shroud connecting it to the stove or leave the shroud loose for easy removal during vent cleaning. This will have to be done after pushing unit into place. Be sure to route the stove plug-in-cord through the shroud before pushing the unit into place.

  • Page 23: Glass Maintenance

    GLASS MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENT, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Your MagnuM Countryside Corn/Pellet Stove comes to you with the glass door installed in place, ready for use. The glass is surrounded on the edges with a gasket and seated in a glass channel. It is held...

  • Page 24: Stove Controls

    Adjustable Door Handle lifts up and turns to the left to open Ash clean out slides (3500P & 3500L model) Pull out to empty ashes out of firebox area and back heat exchanger area. You will have to scrape the ashes down through the holes on the inside of the unit.

  • Page 25: Lighting Instructions

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Before lighting your MagnuM CountrySide for the first time make sure that all items are out of the hopper and firebox area. Turn the heat setting and fuel stirrer knob to the off position and push the manual draft in as far as it will go.

  • Page 26: Circuit Board Functions

    New feature if fuel stirrer control is left in the off position more then 10 minutes it will automatically shut the stove down. NOTE: Make sure that the wall thermostat is turned up so that the unit will start on the number 3 setting.

  • Page 27: Setting The Draft

    You can set your draft by looking at the flame and following these guidelines. The manual draft knob is the rod and knob on the left side of the stove. Pulling the knob out increases the draft and pushing the knob in decreases the draft.
  • Page 28 SPECIAL CLEANING/OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS WITH UNIT SHUT DOWN: 3500P & 3500L Models: After cleaning or when operating the 3500P & 3500L models you need to make sure that the clean-out plates are in the closed position. Push the front (2) clean-out slides all the way in and make sure that you have replaced the left &...
  • Page 29 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE Set the stove on high fire. Open the draft to 100% and allow the stove to burn for 15 minutes. Resume desired heat and draft setting. Shut down the stove as directed in the operating instructions. Allow the stove to cool to room temperature.
  • Page 30 While you are doing the weekly cleaning, have the unit set on high and the draft knob all the way out. This will help draw the fly ash to the back of the stove. (Remember the unit is not burning.) After cleaning, push the draft knob back into the stop collar.

  • Page 31: Automatic Safety Features

    These automatic safety features must not be bypassed. Power Outage During a power outage, the stove will shut down safely. It will not automatically restart when the power returns, unless the exhaust is still up to temperature (see “Lighting Instructions” page 21).

  • Page 32: Hopper Auger Safety Switch Location

    HOPPER AUGER SAFETY SWITCH LOCATION Auger Safety Switch Rod The hopper auger safety switch is mounted in the back of the hopper, up next to the back lid. The assembly is enclosed to keep the fuel from entering the switch locale. When the lid is opened it cuts power to the auger motor.

  • Page 33: Thermostat Installation

    The MagnuM Countryside can be installed with and operated by a wall- mounted thermostat. However, a wall thermostat is not provided with the stove. A wall thermostat can be purchased from your reseller or at most home improvement centers or hardware stores. The wall thermostat needs to be for a low voltage system.

  • Page 34: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Unplug stove before performing any maintenance work. Do not work on unit when it is hot. PROBLEM Fire burns with a lazy, orange flame and/or fuel builds up in the grate and the window gets sooted up. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CAUSES ♦...
  • Page 35 PROBLEM ? Fire goes out or stove shuts down automatically. ? Fuel will not feed. ? Stove runs for 30 minutes and then shuts down. ? Blower will not shut off after the fuel has been switched off and the stove has cooled down.
  • Page 36 Buildup in firepot, dirty wet fuel, poor quality fuel, negative pressure in home SOLUTIONS Check to see that the stove is plugged into the wall outlet. Check to see if your circuit breaker has “tripped”. Clean blades and motor, replace if needed.
  • Page 37 Accidental object in fuel. Dirty fuel Wet fuel Lack of clean combustion air. Dirty or plugged stove or venting. Poor exhaust vent configuration. Negative pressure present in the home Combustion motor going out. Use combustion enhancement system Wet or dirty fuel.

  • Page 38: Wiring Diagram

    When this thermostat disk malfunctions it will either shut down the room fan (sticks open) or the room fan will continue to run even after the stove is cool) MF3538 normally closed 250 deg. High limit snap disk thermostat...

  • Page 39: Setting The Circuit Board

    SETTING THE CIRCUIT BOARD If the low fire heat setting is too low for the fuel that you are burning and the fire goes out, the number 1 or 2 heat setting can be adjusted through the access hole located next to the system indicator light. (2) the draft setting is too low on the number 1 or 2-heat setting, it can be adjusted through the access hole located next to the fuel stirrer knob.

  • Page 40: Draft Slide Gate Adjustment

    DRAFT SLIDE GATE ADJUSTMENT NOTE: The draft slide gate plate does not come as a standard piece with the unit. This must be purchased separate if needed. Draft Slide Gate # 10 bolt with 5/16 hex head The normal operation of the MagnuM Countryside would be with the Draft Slide Gate open fully as shown.

  • Page 41: Replacement Parts List / Warranty/ Service Record

    Door Latch shoulder bolt with ¼-20 nut MF3527 Door Hinge (each) takes two (2) per unit MF3530 1 ½” Corn Feed Auger (3500P, 3500L, 3502 models) MF3531 Door Glass (all models of Countryside & 7500 Corn Furnace) MF3535 Stainless Steel Firepot (for 7500 Furnace models & older Countryside models)
  • Page 42 Air Wash Kit (includes gasket) specify unit model, serial number (for older model countryside units) MF3520 Feed Auger for J3500 1” dia. auger tube MF3528 Ash Pan assembly (J3500 model) not to be used for 3500P, 3502, 3500L models MF3574 Ash Pan latch assembly (J3500 model) MF3529...
  • Page 43 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is issued by American Energy Systems, Inc. (Manufacturer) and extends only to the original purchaser of this product. This limited warranty will not become effective unless you have returned the attached warranty card within 30 days of your purchase.

  • Page 44: Service Record

    SERVICE RECORD DATE SERVICE OR CLEANING PERFORMED This record must be sent in when any warranty claims are made.

This manual is also suitable for:

Magnum countryside 3500pMagnum countryside 3502

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