Hearth and Home Technologies 3500P manual

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 rul es 814-23-900 to 81 4-23-909 and E.P.A. Method 28A. OWNER’S MANUAL Installation – Operation – Maintenance Instructions NOT[...]

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE CLEAN BURN (special additive) ………………………………………………..………….. 3 INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS………….……………………………………….... 4 IMPORTANCE OF ADEQUATE FRESH AIR……..………………………………………. 5 SAFETY STEPS…………………?[...]

3 CLEAN BURN CORN ADDITIVE TM AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS INC. HAS DEVELOPED AN ADDITI VE 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 bl end of the right ingredients that will oxygenate the combustio[...]

DEAR VALUED COUNTRYSIDE OWNER, We appreciate your decision to help preserve our precious environment by purchasing the MagnuM Countryside Biomass Corn /Wood Pellet Appliance . With everyone working together, we can have clean air and renewable heat for our hom es. Please read this Owners Manual c arefully before using th is appliance and if you hav[...]

5 Importance of adequate fresh Combustion Air Every home is a slightly different situation and depending on the design of the air movem ent within the home, might be easy to distribute he at or very difficult. If you ha ve boiler heat or other non-ducted central heating this becomes even mo re of a challenge as adequate ci rculation within the home[...]

SAFETY STEPS IMPORTANT: Proper installation of this st ove is crucial for pr oper and safe operati on. Installing this product improperly may result in a h ouse fire and personal injury. All applicable building codes for your location must be followed. In areas where building codes require additional steps to the installation of this product not in[...]

7 BURNING SOLID FUELS (shelle d corn and wood pellets) Unlike petroleum and natural gas produc ts, solid fuels such as corn and wood pellets create ash as the fuel is burned. 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 [...]

9 There are many varieties of corn grown around the world. Each variety has unique characteristics including the shape and size of th e kernel. Your st ove will burn more consistently with a sm all to mid-size kernel corn. If the kernel size of the corn varies greatly or if you switch sources frequently, you will get a less consistent burn, which w[...]

To uncrate you’re MagnuM Countryside Corn/Pellet Stove : 1) Cut the banding straps and open the carton lid. The carton is stapled to the wood pallet so it will be necessary to pull the car dboard loose from the pallet. Rem ove th e crating box carefully lifting up over the top of the unit. Be careful not to scratch the unit with the staples. Remo[...]

CLEARANCES TO CO M BUSTIBLES The stove must be installed with the followin g mini mum clearances to side and back wall combustible mate ri als . NOTE: These are minimum clearances to combustible walls establish ed by the testing lab. The amount of room needed on the left side of the un it to access the electrical panel is (6) six inches. When venti[...]

11 GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEMS DESIGN It is recommended that only an authorized MagnuM Countr yside installer install your pellet/corn stove. The following installation guid elines must be followed to ensure conformity with both the safety listing of th is stove and to local building codes. 9 A listed 3” or 4” type “PL” pellet ve[...]

GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEMS DESIGN, CONT…… To determine whether a 3” or 4” exhaust syst em should be used, follow the guidelines below: 1) Determine the “equivalent pipe length” for each com ponent used according to the comparison chart below. Add the “equivalent pipe length” of all co mponents to get the “total equival[...]

OUTSIDE MAKE-UP AIR FOR COMBUSTION IS REQUIRED ON ALL INSTALLATI ONS 1) For FREESTANDING installations w ith horizontal through-the-wall exhaust, it is REQUIRED that the stove combustion air intake be c onnected to a fresh air in take outsid e. If the home is newer or has been tightly insulated it is impera tive to the operation of the un it to in [...]

14 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: Do not install this appliance in any manner othe r than as described in this manual. If you have any questions about properly venting or installing your MagnuM Countryside Biomass Corn/Wood Pellet stove, please contact your dealer or American Energy Systems, Inc. for information. NOTE: THIS STOVE MUST BE BURN TE[...]

15 VENT TERMINATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The following are general instructions for installing this appliance. THE VENT PIPE MANUFACTURE R’S INST RUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED FOR THE VENT PIPE BEIN G US ED. 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 [...]

16 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS The MagnuM Countryside Biomass Corn/Pellet Stove / Fireplace Ins ert may be installed as f ollows: 1) A freestanding unit 3500P & 3500L models 2) A hearth mounted fireplace insert into a ma sonry or factory b uilt fireplace (3502 & 3500L) 3) A built-in heater mounted in an alcove with a pedestal (3500P & 3[...]

ALCOVE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT S The MagnuM Countryside is approved for the standard alcove height of 72 inches, or for a reduced alcove height with a minimum of 14 inches from th e top of the stove (clearance for opening top lids). The maximum alcove depth is 60 inches and the listed side clearances are a minimum of 1 inch. The 14” clearance is[...]

FREESTANDING STOVE INST ALLATION REQUIREMENTS Horizontal Exhaust Termination: 1) Locate proper position for the type “PL” wall thimble (F ). Use a saber saw or key- hole saw to cut a 2) 7 1/4-inch diameter hole through the wall (G) for a 3-in ch pipe. For a 4-inch pipe, cut an 8 1/4-inch hole. Install the wall thimble in the hole. The size of h[...]

Locate so that exhaust does not interfe re with fresh air Storm Collar Required Required 19[...]

Storm Collar This type of installation is not recommended in cold climates unless closed in and insulated. Re q uired Required WARNING: Unless the venting is enclosed and insu lated this installation will cause poor venting and serious creosote buildup in cold climate areas. 20[...]

FIREPLACE INSERT INST ALLATION 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 openin g 12” to accommodate access to the circuit board panel, dra[...]

FIREPLACE INSERT INST ALLATION CONTINUED …… The MagnuM Countryside Model 3502 Fireplace Insert requires a fireplace shroud for proper installation. The sh roud is designed to slip over the stove-t op between the front an d back hopper lids. Shrouds can be customized for partic ular installations (custom order). 1) Position unit so that the shro[...]

23 GLASS MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENT, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Your MagnuM Countryside Corn/Pellet Stove comes to you with the glas s door installe d 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 and two (2) cl ips on th e bottom REMOVAL OF BRO[...]

24 STOVE CONTROLS Front view Sliding heat exchan ger tube c leaning rod . Pull i n and out t o clean heat exchanger tubes. Left view Side view showing control operation A djustable Air Deflect or Move up or down to adjust air di rection A djustable Do or Ha ndle lifts up and turns to the left to open A djustable hi n ges. Loosen locking nut and m o[...]

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 25 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. Note: If using a wall thermostat option, make sure that th e thermostat is turned up a[...]

26 CIRCUIT BOARD FUNCTIONS Startup When the circuit board is energized (unit plugged in) there is a 15 s econd purging of the auger tube to allow fuel to enter the firepot. To initiate the start up, turn the heat setting knob to the num b er 3 setting. If the unit is started on the 1 or 2 settings the firebo x temperature may not raise fast enough [...]

27 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 . Please follow these guidelines carefully as you operate your[...]

Left side heat exchanger shown 28 9 Using the clean-out tool, tap the side heat exchangers that are located on the left a nd right sides of the firebox. When you open the door, they are located directly inside to the left and right. When you tap the sides with the clean-out tool the loose fly- ash will drop out of these slots. 9 (3500P & 3500L [...]

29 All model s have clean-o ut plates located inside the door in the lower left and right corners of the firebox. Make sure that these are close d when operating the unit. WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 9 Set the stove on high fire. Open the draft to 100% and allow the stove to burn for 15 m inutes. Resume desired heat and draft setting. 9 Shut down the stove [...]

Fire p o t 9 Cleaning of the exhaust system will depend upon the ash and debris content of your fuel. If your fuel has a high ash content and/or significant debris in it, your exhaust system will require weekly cl eaning. Cleaner fuels will allow for monthly cleaning of the exhaust system. Remove the exhaust pipe from the back of your stove and rem[...]

SPRING CLEANING: When the heating season is over make sure that you cl ean out all of the fuel in the hopper, firebox area, ash pan and firepot area corn can accumulate moistu re over the summer m onths causing the unit to rust and the fuel to mold. It is recommended that prior to s hutting down the unit in the spring, run the unit on the highe r s[...]

32 HOPPER AUGER SAFETY SWITCH LOCATION 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. Power is resumed when the lid is closed. If the lid is left open for more than a coup[...]

33 THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION 9 The MagnuM Countryside can be installed with and operated by a wall- mounted thermostat. However, a wall th erm ostat is not provided with the stove. A wall thermostat can be purc hased from your reseller or at most home improvement centers or hardware stores. The wall therm ostat needs to be for a low voltage system. M[...]

34 PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Fire burns with a lazy, orange flame and/or fuel builds up in the grate and the window gets soot e d up. ♦ Insuffici ent com bustion air. ♦ Feed rate too high. ♦ Corn or wood pellets h ave too much moisture – need 14% or less; 10%-12% is ideal. ♦ Combust i on/ E xhaust blower plugged o r goi ng out. ♦ Venting[...]

35 PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS ? Fire goes out or stove shuts down automatically. ♦ Hopper is empty. ♦ Fuel is not feeding. ♦ High limit temperature switch has tripped. ♦ Combust ion air too high. ♦ Fuel feed rate is too low. 9 Refill hopper. 9 See “Pellets will not feed” bel ow. 9 Allow stove to cool fo r 1 hour and relight. If the stov[...]

36 PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS ? Blower will not operate. ♦ No power to stove . ♦ No power to control board. ♦ Blower has overheated due to dirt on blades or motor ♦ Blower is defective 9 Check to see that the stove is plugged into the wall outlet. 9 Check to see if yo ur circuit brea ker has “tripped”. 9 Clean blades and motor, replace if[...]

37 IMPORTANT: Electrical work must be p erformed by an authorized technician. PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Fuel burns off to qu ickly, have difficu lty keeping a pilot fire. Air shutter is open to far. Over drafting on a v ertical install. Outside air is not hooked up Positive or nega tive pressure in ho me is affecting the units operation Adjust your [...]

WARNING: This section is only for qualified technicians. Countryside Wiring Diagram (Ortech Circuit Board) MF3537 low temperature normally open 110 deg. snap disk thermostat MF3537 normally open 110 deg. room fan snap disk therm ostat When this thermostat d isk malfunctions it will either shut down the room fan (sticks open) or the room fan will co[...]

39 SETTING THE CI RCUIT BOARD If the low fire heat setting is too low for the fu el that the draft setting is too lo w on the num ber 1 or 2-heat o adjust the settings, place a small screwdriver he systems indicator light will blink showing the ote: Number 1 on the draft ad justment HESE SETTINGS NEED TO BE MADE he circuit board fuse is located on [...]

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. 40 The normal operation of the MagnuM Countryside would be with the Dr aft Slide Gate open fully as shown. When the gate is in the fully open position, the plate will be ag ainst the mounting plate[...]

41 AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. - Order p lacement: e-mail: deal ersales@hearthdirect.com Fax 320-587-8872 or call (800) 495-3196 Technical Support Call (320) 234- 0743 MAGNUM COUNTRY SIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ORDER # DESCRIPTION MF3511 Bronze Bushing (f uel stirrer shaft be aring) 2 pcs. (all c ountryside models) MF3512 Draft Slide / Electri ca[...]

42 MAGNUM COUNTRY SIDE REPL ACEMENT PARTS LIST C ont. ORDER # DESCRIPTION P6092 Fuel stirrer retaini ng collar P003088 ½” ID Shaft Collar P003099 Auger Motor Bolt (#10-32 x 1” Hex) P003147 Vibrat ion Washers P003148 #10 Was her P003156 Spring L atch for Blower P003198 Exhaus t Tube P003201-W Ex haust Slider Weldment P003203 Slider Knob (Exhaus[...]

43 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is issued by American En e rgy System s, Inc. (Manufacturer) and exten ds only to the original purc haser of this product. This limited warranty will not beco me effective unless you have returned the attached warranty card within 30 days of your purchase. If y ou fail to do so, you m ay make no claim under [...]

44 SERVICE RECORD DATE SERVICE OR CLEANING PERFORMED This record must be sent in wh en any warranty claims are made.[...]