COUNTRY FLAME TECHNOLOGIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL HARVESTER BIOMASS SOLID FUEL STOVE USA & CANADA TEST: ASTM E1509-03, ULCS627-M90 ULCS628-M92, UL 1492, Oregon Administrative Rules 814-23-909 Country Flame Technologies A Division of American Products, LLC 900 George Street Marshfield, MO 65706...
The Harvester Model HR-01 biomass fuel stove is significantly different from a conventional wood- burning stove. One major difference is that the HR-01 requires a reliable source of electrical energy to properly operate. The owner, installer, and operator must understand this manual and read it in its entirety.
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NEVER put foreign objects in the hopper and NEVER burn trash or unapproved material ARNING in the Harvester. Using improper fuel voids the Country Flame warranty and damage to the stove resulting from foreign objects is not covered by warranty.
03, ULCS627-M90, ULCS628-M92, UL 1492 standard and Oregon Administrative Rules 814-23-909. This listing is for installation into residential dwellings, including standard construction units, mobile home units, or modular home units. The Harvester Model HR-01 was tested to standards by Intertek Testing Services, NA, Inc., 8431 Murphy Drive, Middleton, WI 53562.
EPA STANDARDS ...4 LISTING/TESTING AGENCY ...4 CERTIFICATION SAFETY LABEL (sample) ...5 TABLE OF CONTENTS...6 FORWARD...8 INTERNATIONAL ISSUES ...8 AMERICA...8 COUNTRY FLAME ...8 HARVESTER LIMITED WARRANTY ...9 HARVESTER LIMITED WARRANTY (continued)...10 THE HARVESTER OPERATION ...12 FEATURES...12 SAFETY FEATURES...13 BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEMS ...13 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...15...
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PELLET (ALL FUEL) VENT SYSTEMS...28 OUTSIDE AIR COMBUSTION...31 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION ...32 MOBILE HOME RULES ...32 MOBILE HOME CLEARANCES...32 MOBILE HOME STOVE ATTACHMENT...33 MOBILE HOME FLOOR PROTECTION ...34 MOBILE HOME CHIMNEY AND DUCTS...35 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS ...38 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS...38 STOVE DOOR INSTALLATION...38 STOVE DOOR ADJUSTMENT...39...
Country Flame has a dedicated research effort underway to produce advanced pellet stove products capable of burning a wide variety of biomass fuel. In 2002, Country Flame was selected for national recognition for the design and development of its Harvester HR-01 biomass burning fuel stove by the Hearth Industry Association.
HARVESTER LIMITED WARRANTY To Whom Extended: Country Flame Technologies; hereafter known as Country Flame, warrants, with proof of purchase and proper filing of the warranty card, the Model HR-01 to the original retail purchaser only. Products/Components Warranted. Country Flame makes the following warranties regarding its Model HR-01 Corn/Pellet Stove Heaters and Inserts: Heating Units.
No Other Warranty – These Remedies Are Exclusive. Unless otherwise explicitly agreed to in writing, it is understood that this is the only warranty given by Country Flame, and Country Flame neither assumes or authorizes anyone to assume for it any other obligations or liability in connection with this Country Flame product.
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Date of Purchase Model No. The express warranties made by Country Flame Technologies do not apply unless this warranty card is received by Country Flame Technologies from the original retail purchaser no later than thirty (30) days subsequent to the date the Country Flame product was originally purchased.
The Model HR-01 was designed as a freestanding model stove. The stove has optional legs or a pedestal base. The legs come in a variety of finishes. Contact Country Flame or one of its local authorized dealers to discuss and select product options. Once installed, the Harvester is remarkably simple and safe to operate.
Harvester an extremely safe stove. BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEMS The Country Flame Harvester Model HR-01, like all pellet or biomass fuel stoves, relies on electrical energy (wall power outlet) to properly operate. Without electrical energy or with interruptions to the source of electrical energy, the Harvester stove’s operation will be erratic at best.
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FIGURE 2: HARVESTER COMPONENTS Hopper 79 CFM exhaust motor Vacuum tube (orange) Auger motor 3” Exhaust tube 250-degree over-temp heat sensor 160 CFM room air blower (Inside rear panel) Version 2.0b Stir-rod motor 110-degree exhaust heat sensor (Right - rear) (Left –...
PRIMING If this is the first time that the Harvester has been burnt or the stove has run out of corn fuel from a previous burn, priming must be completed in order to fill the auger tube with corn fuel. The Harvester prime mode can...
Testing by Country Flame has shown that the unit can be operated for several days to up to two weeks without requiring cleaning depending on the type of fuel being burnt.
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Control Board senses combustion, the Igniter is shut off to conserve energy usage. A thermostat input is provided on the back of each Country Flame product. The Control Board has individual personality modules that allow for stand-alone, semi automatic, or fully automatic thermostat operation.
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FIGURE 5 displays the Country Flame Control Board front panel. Each function of the Control Board is identified.. Controls having more than a single function are identified with asterisks. All control board functions are explained in FIGURE 6. Igniter Symbol...
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Country Flame or one of its local authorized dealers to discuss the specifics of a single application. In conclusion, Country Flame is striving to become a leader in the area of biomass control and product technology. This leadership will provide direct benefits to Country Flame distributors, dealers, and our customers.
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To 9.6VAC for Board operation. 7 Segment Display Used for Providing Trouble Codes Control Board Serial Number Personality Module Socket FIGURE 7: CONTROL BOARD COMPONENT SIDE Version 2.0b Molex Connector used to interface stove wiring harness AC Motor & Igniter Control.
STOVE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FIGURE 8 provides the Harvester electrical schematic of the components and sensors that are either operated or monitored by the Country Flame control board. Please refer to this diagram when necessary. FIGURE 8: ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Version 2.0b...
TABLE 1: HARVESTER, HR-O1 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The Harvester Model HR-01 requires a UL Approved dedicated home electrical outlet rated at a minimum of 120 volts at 60 hertz and capable of delivering 15 amperes. Although the Harvester draws only a fraction (much less than 6 amperes on average) of the 15 amperes rating, it is recommended that a dedicated circuit versus a branch electrical circuit be provided for the stove.
CHANGE HEAT LEVEL (thermostat inactive) • If the operator makes a change to the heat level while the stove is inactive, the stove will move to that level. The next time the thermostat calls for heat, the most recently programmed heat level will become the Thermostat Heat Level and the stove will operate at that point until the thermostat no longer calls for heat.
Flame recommends the use of a Hearth Industry Professional that is certified to install pellet-burning products. Check with the local dealer or contact Country Flame if there is any question about the installation, the installer, or the product being installed. Maintain the clearances shown in FIGURE 10.
UL Listed wall thimble (wall penetration system) must be utilized. Always conform to local codes, utilize a professional installer, and ensure a proper vent system be utilized with a Harvester installation. Country Flame recommends the use of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when installing a Harvester.
In an alcove installation, side clearances of fourteen inches from the stove to combustibles and rear clearances of six inches from the stove to combustibles must be maintained as a minimum. Alcove clearances require the use of listed UL 641 Type L or type PL vent systems.
FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS 1. All Country Flame freestanding Harvester stoves require a listed floor protector that is noncombustible. Country Flame Harvester stoves were tested with a listed floor protection that had an R-value equal to or greater than 1.5. Ensure that any floor protection equals or exceeds R = 1.5 or greater.
The installer should have significant experience and knowledge in pellet vent system variations. To maintain your Country Flame Warranty, it is imperative that a certified installer complete an installation that bests suits a site-specific application. FIGURES 12 through FIGURE 14 provide examples of combustible wall installations for residential heating appliances.
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FIGURE 12 demonstrates a direct connect (simplest) vent system attached to a Country Flame Harvester. There are a number of critical factors that need to be considered when using the direct connect method. What is the clearance from the ground to the jet cap? What amount of snow (or drift)
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FIGURE 14: VERTICAL VENT SYSTEM (below grade) INSTALLATION FIGURE 14 demonstrates a Harvester installed below grade (such as in a non-walkout basement.) Do not substitute an elbow (of any angle) in place of the clean out tee shown in FIGURE 14. Use of an elbow will limit exhaust gasses and cause the combustion chamber to operate inefficiently.
The ventilation system may be able to provide sufficient combustion make-up air for the Harvester appliance. b. The homeowner should be informed that the ventilation system might need to be re- balanced by a ventilation technician after installation of the Harvester stove. Version 2.0b...
1. Install only a HUD-approved laboratory tested stove in a mobile home. The freestanding Harvester is approved for use in mobile homes and is so certified on the metal tag affixed to the back of the stove. Install all Harvester stoves in accordance with 24 CFR, part 3280 (HUD).
(b) because the stove door is left open or does not seal properly, or (c) due to strong exhaust fans being operated inside the mobile home. Always ensure that fresh air intake systems remain unblocked and ensure free fresh airflow. Contact your local Country Flame dealer or a certified chimney sweep for annual inspections.
FIGURE 16: MOBILE HOME LEG INSTALLATION FIGURE 17: MOBILE HOME PEDESTAL INSTALLATION MOBILE HOME FLOOR PROTECTION 1. A mobile home floor must be protected against stray sparks, radiant heat build up, or from damage during general use. 2. This floor protection must meet certain minimum requirements as a thermal barrier. Calculations are provided in this manual for determining if a floor protector meets minimum requirements for a mobile home installation.
Use only noncombustible material to seal all chimney system joints to prevent cold air leakage into a mobile home. Refer to local codes or with an authorized local Country Flame dealer to obtain the name of approved noncombustible sealants.
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Failure to utilize a certified installation will void the warrant and may have an adverse impact on the homeowner’s insurance policy. improperly installed and operated heating systems. Contact Country Flame or one of its local authorized dealers to resolve any questions about installation or parts usage.
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FIGURE 18: MOBILE HOME HARVESTER (FREE STANDING VENT) INSTALLATION Version 2.0b...
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The Harvester Model HR-01 has minimal maintenance requirements; however, failure to perform cleaning or maintenance items will lead to degraded performance and potential safety hazards for both the home and its occupants. The Harvester stove should not be operated routinely without thorough monthly cleaning (or more often) depending on frequency of use.
The use of tempered glass or ordinary glass IS NOT AUTHORIZED and its use is hazardous. Harvester replacement glass can be purchased direct from Country Flame or one of its authorized dealers. See FIGURE 20 for securing points for Version 2.0b...
The Harvester stove uses KERA LITE® glass-ceramic that is 0.197 inches thick +/- 0.008 inches. Country Flame custom cuts each KERA LITE® glass at its factory to fit both the Harvester stove and the trim side glass. If problems occur with the glass or replacement parts are needed, contact Country Flame or a local authorized dealer for assistance in ordering the necessary parts.
# 2 Yellow Shelled Corn - with a moisture content of 14% or less (12% preferred) or Pelletized wood fuel - with a maximum moisture content of 8% may be used. Your Country Flame Dealer can advise on where to obtain this fuel. Do not use seed corn.
Your fuel may be damp or you may be using the incorrect fuel. You have used the incorrect starter fluid. Only use the approved pellet starter gel. Your Country Flame Dealer can advise you on where to find this. Check that the chimney is clean and free of soot and fly-ash build-up.
Check all around the gasket. If the paper slides out easily or falls out, the gasket needs to be replaced. Country Flame recommends that both the door and glass gaskets be replaced at the same time.
(Use care not to over-tighten). The doors of your Harvester Pellet Stove may need some adjustment due to shipping vibrations, jarring during installation and extended use.
UNIT BODY HEIGHT HEIGHT ON PEDESTAL HEIGHT ON LEGS UNIT WIDTH (REAR) WIDTH AT WIDEST POINT UNIT DEPTH Weight : STOVE WEIGHT Clearances: UNIT TO SIDEWALL UNIT TO BACKWALL UNIT CORNER TO DIAGONAL WALL TOP TO COMBUSTIBLE TOP TO CEILING (Alcove) Shroud Measurements: *BTU/lb can vary depending on the moisture content of the corn.
Approaching the control panel two red lights should be illuminated. One is the Country Flame logo located at the top of the board and the second red light is located at the bottom right of the control board next to the on/off switch.
FAULT PHASE The fault phase is indicated by all lights except the Country Flame logo light flashing on and off at a rapid pace. This event signifies that the control board has encountered an improperly operating system and requires intervention by either the operator or a properly trained service technician.
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on/off switch at which time the system will revert to the off state. The prime state is utilized only for filling the auger with fuel and can only be utilized from an “off state.” The Manual Stir Control can only be operated during two states: (a) when the system is shutdown, and (b) when the system is in the startup phase.
APPENDIX E: COMBUSTION BASICS An understanding of Combustion Basics will assist in resolving problems with a variety of fuels, changing product and environmental conditions during the operational life of a stove. Just exactly what are pellet or corn stove products suppose to do? PROVIDE A CONVENIENT PLACE FOR STORAGE OF FUEL.
Room Air: Air that is passed through a stove’s heat exchanger tubes which elevates the room air temperature and thereby delivers heat to a living space. WOOD COMBUSTION BASICS In a normal wood combustion process, water is first boiled out of the wood and then volatile matter and fixed carbon matter are released and later burned to create heat.
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Thus, wood pellets burn more efficiently than their log counterparts. The heat generated in the burn process, once combustion is achieved, sustains the process as more fuel is added. As the gases burn, the pellet stove’s firebox temperature can reach up to 2000 Fahrenheit.
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The service technician must be aware that as technology evolves, all stove manufacturers will strive to control more of the variables that might adversely affect the combustion process. In addition, stove manufacturers will strive to optimize the efficiency of the products burn process.
APPENDIX F: REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS Part Number Description CB-43 BURN POT SCREEN CB-74 STIR ROD ASSEMBLY CB-145 BURN POT ASSEMBLY PP-353 EXHAUST MOTOR ASSEMBLY PP-355 ROOM AIR MOTOR ASSEMBLY PP-352 VACUUM SENSOR SWITCH PP-347 PP-12 25-0052-00 OWNERS MANUAL PP-989 AC RECEPTACLE Intelli-Choice PP-995...
APPENDIX F: REPLACEMENT PARTS (cont’d) REPLACEMENT PARTS Part Number Description PP-538G SIDE TRIM, GOLD PP-538N SIDE TRIM, NICKEL PP-538 SIDE TRIM, BLACK PP-53 SIDE GLASS, NON-ETCHED PP-54 SIDE GLASS, ETCHED PP-185 SIDE TRIM, CUSTOM Version 2.0b Number per HARVESTER...
APPENDIX G: LABELS REPLACEMENT LABELS Part Number Description PP-483 CAUTION LABEL PP-484 CAUTION LABEL PP-35-0300-13 Version 2.0b Number per HARVESTER ATTENTION LABEL...
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