Burning Solid Fuels (Shelled Corn And Wood Pellets) - Magnum 6500 Owner's Manual

BURNING SOLID FUELS (Shelled Corn and Wood Pellets)

Unlike petroleum and natural gas products, solid fuels such as corn and wood pellets create ash as the fuel
is burned. Even with the highly efficient flame your Magnum will produce, the solid fuels used will
produce ash. This ash will have to be cleaned out of the furnace 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 furnace by maintaining the correct draft settings.
The draft setting on your furnace may have to be changed from time to time to accommodate your
specific burning conditions. Proper draft setting will be discussed later in this manual. The point we wish
to make here is that your Magnum furnace, due to the nature of solid fuels, will require brief periodic
attention. Please do not expect to light your furnace and walk away from it until you want to shut it off in
the spring. A few moments of adjustment and cleaning from time to time are an important part of burning
solid fuels.
The Magnum 6500/7500 furnace has been designed to burn shelled corn and other agricultural rated
fuels or wood pellets that meet the Association of Pellet Fuel Industries standards. Since both of these
fuels vary greatly in quality and consistency, AES cannot be responsible for damage done to your furnace
due to fuel problems. The following are guidelines to using and selecting proper fuels for your furnace.
SHELLED CORN (11-12 percent moisture recommended)
 Store your corn supply in a dry place and keep the bags or container sealed to prevent your corn from
absorbing excess moisture. Test the moisture content periodically to maintain the proper dryness.
 Check your Corn for foreign objects. Your furnace warranty will not cover damage done to
your furnace and/or auger system due to foreign objects in the fuel supply.
 Do not carry your corn supply over into the next heating season if possible unless properly
stored. If you carry over your corn supply make sure to check the corn for proper moisture content.
 DO NOT BURN "TREATED" SEED CORN IN YOUR FURNACE. Seed corn is treated with
chemical pesticides that are harmful or fatal if swallowed; therefore, seed corn is dangerous to have in
the house, especially where children can reach it. Burning treated seed corn in your furnace will
void the warranty and will destroy the exhaust system on the unit.
 Corn must be 14% or less moisture content. Wet corn will cause rapid plugging and deterioration
of the stove and exhaust system, lower the heat output and could void the product warranty due to
rusting and improper operation of the appliance.
 Corn must be cleaned and free from debris. Corn right from the field will often have stalks, sticks,
bolts and cob debris, which can plug the auger and/or cause damage to the auger and motor. Damage
caused by dirty corn and other foreign objects is not covered by the product warranty. Ask for clean
corn when you purchase it from your local corn supplier. Clean corn can be purchased in bulk or
bagged from most elevators, feed stores or even your local farmer.
ALWAYS ASK FOR CORN WITH 11-12% MOISTURE CONTENT
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