American Energy Systems COUNTRYSIDE 3500P Owner's Manual

CORN/WOOD PELLET STOVE /FIREPLACE INSERT
Safety tested and EPA exemption tested by Warnock Hersey 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 CORN/PELLET
BURNING STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,
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 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 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.
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
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COUNTRYSIDE
OWNER'S MANUAL
BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
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Rev. date 12/18/02