Magnum Baby Countryside
Corn/ Biomass / Wood Pellet Stove
OWNER’S MANUAL
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 DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
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.
9When installing your Magnum Corn/ Biomass / Wood 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.
9Read the operations and fuel section of this manual before plugging in your unit.
9Always unplug the unit before attempting any service work.
9Do not connect the unit to a chimney flue already serving another appliance.
9When 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)
9Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.
9All minimum clearances to combustibles must be followed.
9The Magnum Corn/Biomass/Wood Pellet Stove is tested for operation with wood pellets with an ash content of no more than 2% and Corn with a moisture content from 10-14 percent. 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 Biomass fuel. Corn with 11-12 percent moisture is ideal.
9It 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.
9A 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.
9A grounded outlet must be provided with proper polarity. A constant 115 volt (12volt on DC models), 60 cycles must be provided for proper operation or the warranty of this appliance will be forfeited.
9Special 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.
9If 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.
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
Web Site: www.hearthdirect.com
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Introduction / Specifications..…………………………………… |
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Technical Bulletin/Importance of Adequate Fresh Air…………. |
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Safety Steps……………………………………………………… |
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Burning Solid Fuels……………………………………………… |
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Unpacking Your Magnum Wood Pellet Appliance ………………. |
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Clearances……………………………………………………….. |
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Guidelines for Exhaust Venting Systems Design……………….. |
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Design Guidelines for Outside Combustion Air Connection……. |
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Installation Precautions………………………………………….. |
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Installation Configurations……………………………………….. |
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Vent Termination General Instructions…………………………... |
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Horizontal Installation……………………………………….…… |
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Vertical Installation………………………………………………. |
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AC/DC Control Panel/Thermostat Hook-up…..…………………. |
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Optional 12 Volt Battery Back-up………………………………… |
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Operating Instructions AC/DC/All Models………………………. |
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Cleaning Instructions……………………………………………… |
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Automatic Features……………………………………………….. |
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Glass Maintenance, Adjustment, Removal and Replacement……. |
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Circuit Board Functions………………………………………….. |
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Setting the Draft…………………………………………………. |
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Wiring Diagram AC/DC.…………………………………………. |
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Draft Slide Gate Adjustment……………………………………… |
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Igniter Replacement………………………………………………. |
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Trouble Shoot Guide..…………………………………………….. |
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Magnum Replace Parts List………………………………………. |
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Warranty………………………………………………………….. |
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Service Record……………………………………………………. |
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TESTING/CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
The Magnum Baby Countryside Stove (report # 150-S-05B-2) independently tested in accordance with ASTM E1509
Tested with OMNI TEST LABORATORIES, INC., BEAVERTON, OREGON 97005 per EPA Method 28A, APFI req.
The Corn/Biomass/wood pellet fired appliance has been tested and listed for use in manufactured homes in accordance with Oregon
Administrative Rules 814-23-900 through 814-23-909 (UM) 84-HUD
SERIAL #______________ DATE PURCHASED_______________
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING THIS UNIT AND KEEP THIS
MANUAL IN A HANDY PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT: This appliance must be installed by a factory trained technician. If selfinstalled, you will accept all responsibility for service, warranty and proper installation and operation of this appliance.
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DEAR VALUED MAGNUM PRODUCT OWNER,
We appreciate your decision to help preserve our precious environment by purchasing your Magnum Corn/Biomass Wood Pellet Appliance. With everyone working together, we can have clean air and renewable heat for our homes.
Please read this Owners Manual carefully before using this appliance and if you have any questions contact your local Magnum Dealer. All service, maintenance contracts, warranty work, installation and operational questions must be directed to the dealer that you purchased your Magnum appliance from. We appreciate your business and wish you many warm days and nights with your new Magnum Wood Pellet Appliance.
Sincerely,
Mike Haefner, President
American Energy Systems, Inc.
P.S. You are very important to the success of our business and your referral of our products is very much appreciated. Many of our Dealers have referral rewards available and I encourage you to ask your local dealer how to get involved in helping make our country energy self-sufficient. GOOD LUCK !
SPECIFICATIONS
American Energy Systems, Inc., manufacturer of the Magnum Baby Countryside Appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their specifications and/or price without notice.
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Vertical Termination |
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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
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Technical Bulletin
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 nonducted 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.
When a forced-air system is put into a home that is not designed with proper circulatory patterns, it might be necessary to add return air ducts or at least vents to get the air moving around the home. Fresh air for the home and fresh air for combustion will have to be added or the stove or furnace will burn dirty and efficiency will suffer.
Your dealer needs to assess the fresh air requirements for the home. At a minimum, there should be a 6” or larger (this should be determined by figuring what the home requires) fresh air vent coming in to a neutral part of the home to make sure that there is adequate fresh air to the home. Then the 3”make up air to the unit is required to be provided.
If the fuel is not burning correctly you need to address a few things. Is the fuel wet or dirty? If it is, make sure that you clean and dry the fuel (we have an excellent “E-SIFTER” product that will do a great job) 3-4 percent moisture is ideal for wood pellets. 11-12 percent is ideal for corn.
The most common cause of fuel not burning properly is contaminated air or negative pressure in the home. It can be as simple as the air adjustment not set properly on the side of the stove or it could be that there is a serious lacking of good quality air in the home caused by negative pressure. If you have done any remodeling or if this is a newer home, it is a very real possibility that this is happening. Most basements have negative pressure even if you feel that your home is drafty. This is called the stack or chimney effect.
If there is a black coating of soot coming into the home it is caused by the reversal of the exhaust that would normally exit the stove outside being drawn into the home by negative pressure or improperly installed venting. Depending on your venting configuration this could be aggravated by back drafts, high wind and cold chimneys.
Sometimes this also occurs if there is an intake for fresh air too close to the exhaust on the outside of the home or other conditions causing the exhaust to be pulled back into the home.
The first indications of negative pressure affecting the stove occurs app. 3 days after the stove is lit. The glass gets dirty very easy, the firepot might keep filling up even though you pull the air adjustment out, and you notice that the venting fills up with soot rapidly. After a few days, the exhaust can no longer adequately pull out all of the fly ash so it reverses and is pulled into the home. This might happen through the venting if it is not sealed properly or it might come out when you open the door for maintenance and also backwards through the air wash system.
This can be easily corrected by adding the fresh air for the home and also for the appliance. It is imperative that you would have your dealer or installer check the unit out for proper operation to
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make sure that there is nothing mechanical wrong with the appliance and then determine your need for proper fresh air. Your dealer can contact the factory with any questions that he might have.
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SAFETY STEPS
IMPORTANT: Proper installation of this stove is crucial for proper and safe operation. Installing this product improperly may result in a house 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 included in this manual, the building codes will take precedent and must be followed. Contact your local building inspector to obtain any necessary permits or inspection guidelines before installing the product. (This appliance must be installed by a trained professional installer to assure proper installation and warranty of this product) Warranty Labor, parts failing due to improper installation and shipping will not be covered if the unit is not installed by a trained installer.
9DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING THIS STOVE! A power surge protector is required. The unit must be plugged in to a grounded 110 -volt 60 hz or a 12V DC sealed Battery power source. NEVER use an “unsealed” type battery, nor operate unit on a battery without a 12 volt 4 ampere in-line fuse on a positive line.
9Always route the power cord away from the unit. Do not route cord in foot traffic areas. Do not pinch cord under furniture. Do not add any additional length to the power cord.
9This product requires simple periodic maintenance for proper operation and long life of the stove. Read and follow the maintenance schedule closely. Do not operate with the Door or Hopper open
9The Magnum Baby Countryside stove is designed, approved and tested to burn Corn /wood pellets and other Biomass fuels. The burning of other solid fuels such as cord wood in this stove is not permitted. If you are burning fuels not approved for this appliance it will void the warranty and no service/warranty will be allowed.
The Magnum models will burn high ash content fuels, up to 5% but will require additional maintenance/cleaning.
9A working smoke detector must be installed in the same room as this product.
It is recommended that a fire extinguisher “class a-b-c” be installed close to the appliance.
9Flammable or explosive liquids such as gasoline, naphtha or engine oil must NEVER be used in or around this stove. These liquids must be stored well away from this stove as the open flame in the burner chamber could ignite the fumes of such liquids. Do not burn garbage in this unit.
9According to HUD requirements, when installed in a mobile home, this stove must be grounded directly to the steel chassis of the mobile home and bolted to the floor.
9This stove is not intended for use in commercial installations but can be used.
9The moving parts of this stove are propelled by high torque electric motors. The auger can cause severe injury to body parts that may get near them. Keep all body parts away from the auger while the stove is plugged into an electrical outlet. These moving parts may begin moving at any time while the stove is plugged in.
9This unit must be installed on a non-combustible surface. Make sure that the unit is level.
9Do not attempt internal service to the unit when it is burning and or plugged into power.
9It is a good idea to burn the unit outside for a couple hours before installation to burn off any paint or oil fumes. (most resellers pre-burn the unit before you receive them, do not worry if your unit looks
like it has been burnt)
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 become the fresh air source for the home.
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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 stove will produce, the solid fuels used will produce ash. This ash will have to be cleaned out of the stove 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 stove by maintaining the correct draft settings.
The draft setting on your stove 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 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. A few moments of adjustment and cleaning from time to time are an important part of burning solid fuels.
The Magnum stove has been designed to burn shelled corn 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 stove due to fuel problems. The following are guidelines to using and selecting proper fuels for your stove.
SHELLED CORN (11-12 percent moisture recommended)
9Store 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 stove warranty will not cover damage done to your stove due to foreign objects in the fuel supply.
9Do 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.
9DO NOT BURN “TREATED” SEED CORN IN YOUR STOVE. 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 stove will void the warranty and will destroy the exhaust system on the unit.
9Corn 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 will void the product warranty.
9Corn 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 are 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.
If you are having trouble finding clean Corn, contact your local Magnum Dealer and ask them to get you an “Energy Sifter” corn cleaning system. Cleaning your corn with the Energy Sifter from American Energy Systems will assure clean corn and a more consistent burn rate. It is also important to vacuum out your hopper once a month to assure trouble free auguring of the corn.
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9There are many varieties of corn grown around the world. Each variety has unique characteristics including the shape and size of the kernel. Your stove will burn more consistently with a small 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 will require more attention to the draft setting on your stove. Therefore, purchasing corn from the same source will help achieve a more consistent burn. DO NOT
USE CORN WITH A HIGH WAX CONTENT!
WOOD PELLETS
9As with corn, be consistent in your pellet supplier. Pellets will vary in content and burn characteristics from supplier to supplier. A consistent supply of pellets will require fewer adjustments to the draft of the stove.
9Check your pellets for foreign objects. Your stove warranty will not cover damage done to your stove due to foreign objects in the fuel supply.
9Store your pellets in a dry place to prevent them from absorbing excess moisture.
9Vacuum the hopper out after every 6-7 bags to eliminate buildup of sawdust. More often if the pellets are poor quality. If sawdust is a problem you will have to screen each bag of fuel for a consistent feed.
9Wood pellets vary from supplier to supplier in ash content from less than 1% to 3% or more. Low ash content pellets will allow you to burn the stove longer between cleanings. Only wood pellets manufactured to the Association of Pellet Fuel Industries (A.P.F.I.) standard for residential pellet fuels are recommended. Look for A.P.F.I. registration number on the back of pellets. Consult your local Magnum reseller for more information on approved wood pellet fuel.
UNPACKING YOUR MAGNUM Baby Countryside APPLIANCE
When you receive your Magnum appliance, 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. Freight damage claims must be made to the Freight Company immediately. If parts are missing contact your local Magnum reseller or contact the factory right away. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
To uncrate your Magnum appliance:
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 cardboard loose from the pallet. Remove the crating box carefully lifting up over the top of the unit. Be careful not to scratch the unit with the staples. Remove the wood blocks and plastic. We strongly urge you to recycle the packaging materials to help protect the environment.
The unit comes completely assembled,
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CLEARANCES
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A…SIDEWALL |
9 In. (229 mm) |
B…BACK WALL |
3 In. (75 mm)……(VERTICAL VENTING INSTALLATION REQUIRES A MIN. 3” |
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C…CORNER WALL |
3 In (75 mm)…….(VERTICAL VENTING INSTALLATION REQUIRES A MIN. 3” |
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D…VENT PIPE TO WALL 3 In (75 mm)……..(MAINTAIN 3” INCH CLEARANCE FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS)
E…FLOOR PROTECTION FRONT |
6 In (150 mm) |
F…FLOOR PROTECTION SIDES |
9 In (229 mm) |
Floor protection must be 3/8” inch minimum thickness non-combustible material or equivalent extending beneath heater and to the front/side/rear as indicated.
CHIMNEY AND CONNECTOR: 3” LISTED PELLET VENT ONLY
NOTE: REGARDLESS OF STOVE CLEARANCE, VENT PIPE MUST ALWAYS HAVE A 3” INCH CLEARANCE.
ALCOVE CLEARANCES
MIN. ALCOVE WIDTH 38 In. (965 mm)
MIN. ALCOVE HEIGHT 47 In. (1194 mm)
MAX. ALCOVE DEPTH 36 In. (914 mm)
MAX. ALCOVE DEPTH 36 In. (914 mm)
WARNING: THE MINIMUM CLEARANCES LISTED ABOVE ARE BASED ON 3” INCH PL LISTED PELLET VENT PIPE. IF YOUR APPIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. PLEASE FOLLOW THE PIPE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES FOR THE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE VENT PIPE BEING USED.
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GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEMS DESIGN
It is recommended that only an authorized Magnum installer install your pellet/corn stove. The following installation guidelines must be followed to ensure conformity with both the safety listing of this stove and to local building codes.
9A listed 3” or 4” type “PL” pellet vent exhaust system must be used for FREESTANDING installation and attached to the pipe connector provided on the back of the stove. Use a 3” to 4” adapter for 4” pipe. A cap must be used at the termination of type “L” vent chimneys. It is recommended to use Corn Vent to assure long life of the venting.
9Do not terminate vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed area, such as; carports, garage, attic, crawl space, under a sundeck or porch, narrow walkway or closed area, or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes such as a stairwell, covered breezeway, etc.
9Vent surfaces can get hot enough to cause burns if touched by children. Non-combustible shielding or guards may be required. Do not install a flue damper in the exhaust vent of this unit.
9Termination must exhaust above air inlet elevation. It is recommended that at least 3 ft. of vertical pipe be installed when the appliance is vented directly through a wall or in a basement. This will create some natural draft to prevent the possibility of smoke or odor during appliance shutdown and to keep exhaust from causing a nuisance or hazard from exposing people or shrubs to high temperatures. In any case, the safest and preferred venting method is to extend the vent through the roof. Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
9Distance from doors and windows, gravity or ventilation air inlet into building:
Not less that 4 ft. / 1.2 m below, 4 ft. / 1.2 m horizontally from, 1 ft. / 305 mm above (This does not apply if the Windows are non-opening or have been fixed so they cannot open.)
9Distance from bottom of termination and grade – 1 ft. / 305 mm minimum. This is conditional upon the plants and nature of grade surface. The exhaust gases are not hot enough to ignite grass, plants or shrubs located in the vicinity of the termination. The grade surface must not be a lawn. Distance from bottom of termination and public walkway is 7ft. /2.1m minimum.
9Distance to combustible materials – 2 ft. / 610 mm. This includes adjacent building, fences, protruding parts of the structure, roof overhang plants and shrubs, etc.
9It is recommended that a single or double clean-out “tee”, for cleaning the vent in both directions, be installed at every 900 junction to enable collection of fly ash and to permit periodic cleaning of the exhaust system. 900 elbows accumulate flyash and soot thereby reducing exhaust flow and performance of the stove.
9Total length of horizontal vent must not exceed 10 feet / 3,000 mm. All joints in the vent system must be fastened by at least 3 screws, and all joints must be sealed with RTV silicone sealer to be airtight.
9A 3” single-wall, stainless steel flexible or rigid exhaust pipe should be used for INSERT installations and must be
attached to the stove with a single-wall, stainless steel “tee” with a clean-out cap. The stainless steel “tee” should be inclined at 450 to enable the vent to be centered on the stove and allow the “tee” to be cleaned without removing the stove (see diagram ).
9When venting into an existing masonry or factory built chimney, the chimney must be cleaned, with all creosote removed. The chimney must be a type suited for solid fuel. WARNING: The chimney and the chimney connections must be kept clean and in good condition.
9The “PL” vent or single wall stainless exhaust system must be installed so as to be GAS TIGHT! The vent manufacturer’s installation procedures must be followed. In addition, pipe connections, joints and all pipe seams within the home should be sealed with high temperature RTV silicone sealer.
9If an insert is to be installed into an unlined masonry chimney, it is recommended that at 3” or 4” stainless steel pipe be extended to the top of the existing chimney. The top of the existing chimney should be sealed with a steel plate (see diagram ).
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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.
3)Cross-reference the “total equivalent pipe length” and the altitude using the graph below.
NOTE: The “total equivalent pipe length” should not exceed 30 feet. The installer is responsible for Determining proper total equivalent pipe length depending on installation conditions.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR CONNECTION
OUTSIDE MAKE-UP AIR FOR COMBUSTION IS REQUIRED ON ALL INSTALLATIONS
1)For FREESTANDING installations with horizontal through-the-wall exhaust, it is REQUIRED that the stove combustion air intake be connected to a fresh air intake outside. If the home is newer or has been tightly insulated it is imperative to the operation of the unit to install outside combustion air. If you do not, then an additional 6 inch intake into the furnace room in the basement is required.
2)For INSERT installations into an existing fireplace, or FREESTANDING installations with a vertical exhaust, outside air connection is required. It is not recommended to exit the fresh air intake out the top of the Chimney.
3)Connection to outside the house is REQUIRED for mobile home installations.
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). PVC pipe is NOT approved and should NEVER be used.
5)If the air inlet is connected to the outside, it MUST be terminated with a vertical 90-degree bend (down) or with a wind hood. Failure to do so could result in a burn back during high winds blowing directly up the air inlet during a simultaneous power failure (see diagram above).
6)It is important not to terminate the inlet of the fresh air intake too close to the venting outlet for the smoke. It is recommended that the inlet for the fresh air is a minimum of 3 to 5 feet away from the venting outlet and at least 1-2 feet below.
7)Blockage, excessive length, or bends in the air intake pipe will starve the stove of combustion air. A 90-degree bend is equivalent in restriction to approximately 30 inches of straight inlet pipe.
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INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: Do not install this appliance in any manner other than as described in this manual. If you have any questions about properly venting or installing your Magnum appliance, please contact your dealer for information.
NOTE: THIS STOVE MUST BE BURN TESTED OUTSIDE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA FOR AT LEAST (4) FOUR HOURS. THIS WILL CURE THE PAINT AND SEASON THE STOVE METAL. SMOKING AND STEAMING IS NORMAL DURING THE CURING PROCESS, AND MAY CONTINUE DURING THE FIRST FEW TIMES THE STOVE IS USED.
The ONLY authorized exhaust vent pipe for this appliance is 3 or 4 inch listed Type PL pellet vent pipe (corn vent pipe if burning corn), designed for use with corn/biomass/wood pellet stoves. This stove may be connected to an existing factorybuilt chimney using pellet vent pipe as a connector, and a 3-4”, 3-6”, or 3-8” PELLET VENT to CHIMNEY ADAPTER.
Follow the pellet vent pipe manufacture’s instructions for the installation of the vent pipe being used. (See “Existing Vertical Installation” ).
As you plan your installation, consider the following:
-The stove should be placed as central in the home as possible. Consider safety, convenience, traffic flow and the fact that the stove will need a venting system and fresh air to the outside of the home.
-Before drilling or cutting holes, select the location of the appliance. Determine where the ceiling rafters, wall studs or floor joists are located before making any large holes as the appliance may have to be moved.
-Care must be taken to maintain minimum clearances to combustibles as per local building codes, fire codes, and the safety listing tag on the inside hopper lid.
-An outside air source must be connected to the stove and can be brought in through the sidewall or vented crawl space. Flexible or rigid pipe should be used and will connect to the adaptor on the back of the stove. (See air inlet location under the CLEARANCE section of this manual)
-Place the stove where you will enjoy watching the fire along with getting the best heat distribution possible. Locating the stove in a closed room will not allow the unit to perform properly. Installing the stove in an un-insulated area will also not allow the stove to heat the home properly.
-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.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS STOVE TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPIANCE. DO NOT USE SINGLE WALL PIPE FOR ANY INSTALLATION.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT. THIS EXHAUST SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED.
Electrical power is 115volt-60hz. The stove is provided with a six foot grounded electrical cord, and should be connected to a standard 3 prong 115volt, 60hz electrical outlet. (Make sure you have a surge protector) Do not route the cord in front of, or under the stove.
NOTE: A MAJOR CAUSE OF VENT RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. PLEASE FOLLOW THE VENT PIPE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES FOR THE PROPER CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES REQURED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE VENT PIPE BEING USED.
IMPORTANT: If you exceed 4 feet of horizontal run you will have to clean your venting system more often. The venting system must be checked every week or two to assure that the vent will not fill up with fly ash and cause the appliance to back smoke up into the home.
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