Magnum T40AC Owner's Manual

Wood pellet stove / fireplace insert

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Magnum T40AC, T40DC, T40I, ESSEX,
Wood Pellet Stove / Fireplace Insert
Installation – Operation – Maintenance Instructions
NOTE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE SAVED for future reference
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PELLET
BURNING STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY
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.
When installing your Magnum Wood Pellet stove or Insert, 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 Magnum Wood Pellet Stove / Insert is tested for operation with wood pellets with an ash content of
no more than 2%. It is recommended that wood pellets with an ash content of 1% or less be used for
efficient operation of this unit. Higher ash content fuels will require additional maintenance and
service. For use with wood pellets, cherry pits, olive pits or other pelletized fuel.
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 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.
Special attention needs to be taken to clean out the top heat exchangers of this unit on a regular
basis. The fly ash settles on the heat exchangers and must be cleaned off to keep the unit operating
properly. Check for plugging every two-four weeks or when needed.
If unit is not operated for extended periods of time (like summer) unplug the unit and disconnect the
battery to assure long life of electrical components.
This appliance has been tested to UL1482/ ASTM E 1509 standards
AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. GRANTS NO WARRANTY, IMPLIED OR
STATED, FOR THE INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE STOVE AND
ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE(S).
AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. -150 Michigan Street SE - HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA 55350
OWNER'S MANUAL
DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
Web Site:
www.hearthdirect.com

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  • Page 1 All minimum clearances to combustibles must be followed. The Magnum Wood Pellet Stove / Insert is tested for operation with wood pellets with an ash content of no more than 2%. It is recommended that wood pellets with an ash content of 1% or less be used for efficient operation of this unit.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Service Record……………………………………………………. TESTING/CERTIFICATION INFORMATION The Magnum T40 stove (report # 097-S-03-2) independently tested in accordance with ASTM E1509 The Magnum T40I Insert (report # 097-S-04-2) independently tested in accordance with ASTME 1509 The Magnum ESSEX Stove (report # 097-S-05-2) independently tested in accordance with ASTM E1509 Tested with OMNI ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., BEAVERTON, OREGON 97005...
  • Page 3: Introduction / Specifications

    BTU input will vary, depending on the brand of fuel, size of fuel, quality of fuel and moisture content. Consult your authorized Magnum reseller for information on the best fuel to use to get the best results. Fuel feed rates can vary as much as 50 percent depending on fuel quality, size, brand and moisture content...
  • Page 4: Technical Bulletin/Importance Of Adequate Fresh Air

    Importance of adequate fresh air Every home is a slightly different situation and depending on the design of the air movement within the home, might be easy to distribute heat or very difficult. If you have boiler heat or other non- ducted central heating this becomes even more of a challenge as adequate circulation within the home and proper make up air for combustion is lacking because of the design of your central heating system.
  • Page 5: Safety Steps

    IMPORTANT: It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure the Magnum Appliance is installed with the proper make up air system and the home is checked for adequate fresh air so that the appliance does not...
  • Page 6: Burning Solid Fuels

    Proper draft setting will be discussed later in this manual. The point we wish to make here is that your Magnum Wood Pellet stove, due to the nature of solid fuels, will require brief periodic attention. Please do not expect to light your stove and walk away from it until you want to shut it off in the spring.
  • Page 7: Unpacking Your Magnum Wood Pellet Appliance

    UNPACKING YOUR MAGNUM WOOD PELLET APPLIANCE When you receive your Magnum Wood Pellet Stove, Leg unit or Fireplace Insert, be careful to inspect all parts and components to make sure that nothing was damaged or lost in shipment. If there was shipping damage, be sure to report it to your Magnum reseller, or the shipping company that delivered your unit.
  • Page 8: Clearances

    CLEARANCES CONVENTIONAL CLEARANCES A…SIDEWALL 9 In. (229 mm) B…BACK WALL 3 In. (75 mm)……(VERTICAL VENTING INSTALLATION REQUIRES A MIN. 3” CLEARANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLES TO VENT PIPE). C…CORNER WALL 3 In (75 mm)…….(VERTICAL VENTING INSTALLATION REQUIRES A MIN. 3” CLEARANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLES TO VENT PIPE). D…VENT PIPE TO WALL 3 In (75 mm)……..(MAINTAIN 3”...
  • Page 9: Guidelines For Exhaust Venting Systems Design

    GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEMS DESIGN It is recommended that only an authorized Magnum installer install your wood pellet stove. The following installation guidelines must be followed to ensure conformity with both the safety listing of this stove and to local building codes.
  • Page 10 GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEMS DESIGN, CONT…… To determine whether a 3” or 4” exhaust system should be used, follow the guidelines below: 1) Determine the “equivalent pipe length” for each component used according to the comparison chart below. 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.
  • Page 11: Design Guidelines For Outside Combustion Air Connection

    IMPORTANT: It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure that there is adequate fresh air to the home so that the Magnum appliance does not become the fresh air source. 4) Only non-combustible pipe 3 inches in diameter is approved to use for outside air connections (straight or flexible).
  • Page 12: Installation Precautions

    If the home was not designed with proper heat circulation, the stove will not perform properly. Make sure that the installer looks at the entire home as a unit when installing your Magnum appliance. Make sure that there is adequate cold air returns to pull the heat to adjoining rooms.
  • Page 13: Installation Configurations

    INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS The Magnum Wood Pellet Appliances may be installed as follows: 1) A freestanding unit (with a pedestal only) 2) A hearth mounted fireplace insert into a masonry or factory built fireplace (T40I only) 3) A built-in heater mounted in an alcove with a pedestal...
  • Page 14: Vent Termination General Instructions

    VENT TERMINATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The following are general instructions for installing this appliance. THE VENT PIPE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED FOR THE VENT PIPE BEING USED. USE ONLY 3 or 4 INCH LISTED TYPE PL PELLET VENT PIPE. WARNING: Shut off all electrical power to the wall or room where the appliance is going to be installed before cutting any holes.
  • Page 15: Horizontal Installation

    HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION EXHAUST VENT TERMINATION SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: A MINIMUM OF 4 FEET/122Omm BELOW, BESIDE AND 1 FOOT ABOVE ANY DOOR OR WINDOW THAT OPENS, OR ANY OPENING INTO A BUILDING. A MINIMUM OF 2 FEET/610mm FROM ANY ADJACENT BUILDING OR OVERHANG. A MINIMUM OF 7 FEET/2130mm ABOVE GRADE, WHEN LOCATED ADJACENT TO PUBLIC WALKWAYS.
  • Page 16: Vertical Installation

    Storm Collar VERTICAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ON CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEY: Inspect the chimney for the presence of creosote, soot or other combustible deposits, and blockage or obstructions. Thoroughly clean the chimney and remove any obstructions. Thoroughly inspect the chimney for soundness, proper clearances and presence of all necessary parts, including a chimney cap, prior to making the connection.
  • Page 17 Storm Collar Note: This type of installation is not recommended in cold climates unless closed in and insulated properly. 3” min. required Warning: Unless the venting is enclosed and insulated, this installation will cause poor venting, excess ash buildup, premature failure of exhaust system, staining of the house siding and serious creosote buildup.
  • Page 18: Ac/Dc Control Panel/Thermostat Hook-Up

    AC CONTROL PANEL/THERMOSTAT HOOK-UP WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER CORD DURING ANY ELECTRICAL OPERATION Remove control panel from protective packaging. Connect the one way molex plug to the control panel, do not pull on the wire harness inside the stove. NOTE: Use only a low voltage mercury or bi-metal thermostat switch. (No power Required on thermostat) NOTE: If you are not going to use the thermostat function then skip steps #4 -#8 and go to Step #9.
  • Page 19 DC CONTROL PANEL/THERMOSTAT HOOK-UP WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER CORD DURING ANY ELECTRICAL OPERATION Remove control panel from protective packaging. Connect the one way molex plug to the control panel, do not pull on the wire harness inside the stove. NOTE: Use only a low voltage mercury or bi-metal thermostat switch. (No power Required on thermostat) NOTE: If you are not going to use the thermostat function then skip steps #4 -#8 and go to Step #9.
  • Page 20: Magnum T40I Insert Installation

    MAGNUM T40I INSERT INSTALLATION...
  • Page 21 T40I INSERT INSTALLATION cont. Chimney cap Storm Collar Seal Plate 6”(150mm) min. 3”(75mm Minimum Use only rigid Pellet Clearance Around Vent pipe vent Siding Framing 16” (375mm) minimum 6” (150mm) minimum...
  • Page 22 T40I INSERT INSTALLATION cont.
  • Page 23 It is not recommended to run the fresh air to the top of the chimney It is best to route the fresh air intake either out the back of the fireplace cavity or down and out to an outside air source. Running the fresh air up and out the top of the chimney can cause excessive draft issues.
  • Page 26: Control Panel / Thermostat Hook-Up

    Thermostat wire connection 24 volt thermostat hookup Low voltage thermostat Molex Plug...
  • Page 27: Optional 12 Volt Battery Back-Up

    OPTIONAL 12 VOLT BATTERY BACK-UP WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER CORD DURING ANY ELECTRICAL OPERATION Note: Never use an unsealed battery Disconnect the 110 volt AC power before connecting the 12 volt battery. Determine the location for the 12 volt battery and obtain the proper length and type of wire (Use 18 gauge stranded wire) Drill and install 1/2”...
  • Page 28: Operating Instructions Ac/Dc/All Models

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (DC Models) NOTE: Each time the stove is started, the firepot should be checked for debris and clear air holes. Some fuel will cause the firepot to build up more frequently making it necessary to stir and clean the firepot more often. Do not allow ash to build up underneath the firepot.
  • Page 29 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (AC models) NOTE: Each time the stove is started, the firepot should be checked for debris and clear air holes. Some pellets will cause the firepot to build up more frequently making it necessary to stir and clean the firepot more often. Do not allow ash to build up underneath the firepot.
  • Page 30 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS…continued (ALL MODELS) PROPER FUEL This stove is designed and approved to burn pelletized wood fuel only. Do not use any other type of fuel. Factory approved pellets are those ¼” or 5/16” in diameter and not over 1” in total length. Larger pellets will cause the auger to jam or bridge in the pellet hopper.
  • Page 31 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: BE SURE THE STOVE IS TURNED OFF, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, AND THE UNIT IS COLD BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING. RECOMMENDED CLEANING PERIODS: The heat exchange tubes in the stove should be cleaned daily / weekly. The fire box should be cleaned every 7 to 10 days or when needed.
  • Page 32 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS…continued WARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING THIS UNIT. THE STOVE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOLED BEFORE USING THE RAKE HANDLE. ASH RAKE HANDLE II. HEAT EXCHANGER: This stove is designed with a built-in heat exchange tube Rake.
  • Page 33 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE T40I INSERT Auto reset 110 deg. Normally open proof of fire thermodisk Auto reset 110 deg. Normally open cool down thermodisk The Convection (room fan) blower will accumulate dust, cat hair, etc. on the blades during the heating season.
  • Page 34 regularly as the pet hair will clog up the fins and also the motor windings and cause premature wear, overheating and failure of the blower system. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS…continued WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING. NOTE: CLEANING INTERVALS MAY VARY GREATLY WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS OF FUEL DUE TO THE ASH CONTENT, MOISTURE, AND MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF DIFFERENT FUELS.
  • Page 35: Cleaning Instructions

    AUTOMATIC FEATURES THERMOSTAT OPTION: When using a thermostat, set the stove to one of the medium or higher settings. The stove will burn at the rate selected on demand by the thermostat (medium to high). When the room temperature drops below the thermostat setting, the thermostat switch will close, allowing the stove to operate at the medium or higher settings.
  • Page 36: Glass Maintenance, Adjustment, Removal And Replacement

    GLASS MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENT, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Your Magnum Wood 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 in place with two (2) clips on the top...
  • Page 37: Circuit Board Functions

    Then the entire system shuts down. Before starting up the Magnum Wood Pellet unit again, it is important to remember to clean out the firepot, empty the ashes, clean out the heat exchangers, vacuum out the hopper if needed and fill the...
  • Page 38: Circuit Board Functions

    (on/off) of T-STAT to restart. Your Magnum comes with the ability to use 3 separate programming features. This programming must be done by a qualified factory trained technician. Contact your local dealer to set up an appointment to have this done.
  • Page 39: Setting The Draft

    SETTING THE DRAFT A proper draft setting is crucial to the successful burning of solid fuels. Draft refers to the amount of air flowing through the burn chamber of your stove. Too much or too little draft will cause your stove to burn improperly and may result in the fire burning out.
  • Page 40: Wiring Diagram Ac/Dc

    AC MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING THIS UNIT.
  • Page 41 DC MODEL DDC-3000 WIRING DIAGRAM WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING THIS UNIT...
  • Page 42: Draft Slide Gate Adjustment

    # 10 bolt with 5/16 hex head The normal operation of the Magnum appliances would be with the Draft Slide Gate open fully as shown. When the gate is in the fully open position, the plate will be against the mounting plate as shown.
  • Page 43: Igniter Replacement

    IGNITER REPLACEMENT The igniter system on the Magnum appliances’ is an integral part of the wiring system. If the igniter is shorted out, the wiring must be by-passed for the unit to operate. It is recommended that once a season the igniter is checked for proper operation and replaced if it does not glow red.
  • Page 44: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Replace combustion exhaust blower if necessary. NOTE: Negative pressure in a home is a serious issue. All Magnum appliances should be installed with outside air hookups Also make sure that adequate ventilation is supplied for the rest of the home or the unit will become the air intake causing problems.
  • Page 45 Replace fuel with proper fuel. ♦ Combustion air too high. Adjust the damper to reduce combustion airflow. Have your Magnum reseller adjust the fuel control. ♦ Fuel feed rate is too low. ♦ Hopper is empty. Check contents of the hopper. Add ? Fuel will not feed.
  • Page 46 ♦ Blower is defective Clean blades and motor, have a Magnum tech replace blower. ? Soot or fly ash in the house. ♦ Cleaning the window, particularly Clean the glass when the unit is not running when the stove is operating.
  • Page 47 Negative pressure present in the home for obstructions. Refer to cleaning section of this manual. Combustion motor going out. Call your Magnum reseller to inspect installation and operation. Replace any Use combustion enhancement system bad parts. The heat output is not as high as when Wet or dirty fuel.
  • Page 48 T40, Essex Control Board (DC) RP2005 T40, Essex AC Control Board (Analog board, repair only) RP2006 T40AC Circuit Board (Digital electronic board) RP2008 1 OHM Jumper (DC draft motor on T40 & Essex DC units) RP2010 T40, Essex DC Power Supply (RPS-300)
  • Page 49: Warranty

    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 50: Service Record

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

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