American Energy Systems MagnuM Countryside User Manual
COUNTRYSIDE
®
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.
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,
Installation – Operation – Maintenance Instructions
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.
9 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.
9 Read the operations and fuel section of this manual before plugging in your unit.
9 Always unplug the unit before attempting any service work.
9 Do not connect the unit to a chimney flue already serving another appliance.
9 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)
9 Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.
9 All minimum clearances to combustibles must be followed.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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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OWNER’S MANUAL
BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE(S).
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Rev. date 12/18/02
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
CLEAN BURN (special additive) & ESTIMATED FUEL FEED RATE CHART………….. 3-4
INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS………….……………………………………….... 5
SAFETY STEPS ……………………………………………………………………………... 6
BURNING SOLID FUELS (SHELLED CORN/WOOD PELLETS)………………………... 7-8
UNPACKING YOUR COUNTRYSIDE STOVE……………………..……………………... 8
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (FLOOR PROTECTION)………………..………... 9
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES……………………………………………………… 10
GUILDELINES FOR EXHAUST SYSTEMS DESIGNS…………………………………… 11-12
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR CONNECTION…………... 13
INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS…………………………………………………….. 14
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS……………………………………. 14
ALCOVE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS…………………………………….. 15
FREESTANDING STOVE INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS………………………. 16-18
FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS……………………………. 19-20
GLASS MAINTENANCE………………………………………………………………….. 21
STOVE CONTROLS…………………………………………………………………………. 22
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS………………………………………………………………... 23
CIRCUIT BOARD FUNCTIONS……………………………………………………………. 24
SETTING THE DRAFT……………………………………………………………………… 25
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS……………………………………………………….. 25-27
AUTOMATIC
HOPPER
SAFETY FEATURES……………………………………………………….. 28
AUGER SAFETY SWITCH LOCATION………………………………………… 28
THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION…………………………………………………………... 29
TROUBLE
WIRING
SHOOTING GUIDE…………………………………………………………….. 30-32
DIAGRAM…………………………………………………………………………. 33
SETTING THE CIRCUIT BOARD………………………………………………………….. 34
WASH / DRAFT SLIDE GATE ADJUSTMENT………………………………………. 35-36
AIR
WARRANTY/
SERVICE RECORD………………………………………………………… 37-38
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD……(IN HARDWARE PACKET)
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CLEAN BURN
CORN ADDITIVE TM
AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS INC. HAS DEVELOPED AN ADDITIVE 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 blend of the right ingredients that will
oxygenate the combustion process producing a cleaner more productive fire. This will
generate more BTU’S out of corn, clean up the combustion process and produce less ash.
HOW DO YOU MIX THE CLEAN BURN ADDITIVE?
Depending on how much starch or protein content that you have in your corn
supply you will have to change the percentage of mixture. The normal mixture is a ratio of
one (1) part Clean Burn additive to 150 parts of corn. This translates to approximately 1/2
pound of Clean Burn for every hopper of corn. (app. 1-2 handful’s)
To mix the Clean Burn additive simply add it to the corn and mix in by hand.
If you have corn with low starch content you may be able to decrease the mixture, and corn
with high starch content will require more. The easiest way to tell if the mixture is right is,
after a day of burning, look at the Fuel Stirrer in the Firepot and if there is any buildup of
clinker on the fingers you need to increase the mixture.
If there is excessive white powder in the firepot you can decrease the mixture.
Using the Clean Burn additive will reduce maintenance, ash content, buildup in the firepot,
fly-ash on the outside of the home and will increase the heat output. The additional heat
output will more than pay for the cost of the additive.
CAN I STILL USE OYSTER SHELLS AS AN ADDITIVE?
We have found that the oyster shells, even though they will work, causes auger
jams, pre-mature wear or damage to the auger motor and excessive ash buildup. We do
not recommend that you continue to use oyster shells and if you do use them it will void
warranty on the auger system.
GIVE CLEAN BURN A TRY. YOU WILL BE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED.
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CLEAN BURN
COUNTRYSIDE TECHNICAL DATA
ESTIMATED FUEL FEED RATE CHART
CORN: Fuel consumption will vary depending on Kernel size and moisture content
Heat Setting Approximate fuel consumption Test
# 1 fuel setting 18 ounces per hour 3 ounces in a 10 minute test
# 2 fuel setting 24 ounces per hour 4 ounces in a 10 minute test
# 3 fuel setting 36 ounces per hour 6 ounces in a 10 minute test
# 4 fuel setting 48 ounces per hour 8 ounces in a 10 minute test
High 72 ounces per hour 12 ounces in a 10 minute test
WOOD PELLETS: Fuel consumption will vary depending on fuel size
# 1 fuel setting 16 ounces per hour 2.5 ounces in a 10 minute test
# 2 fuel setting 30 ounces per hour 5 ounces in a 10 minute test
# 3 fuel setting 36 ounces per hour 6 ounces in a 10 minute test
# 4 fuel setting 48 ounces per hour 8 ounces in a 10 minute test
High 85 ounces per hour 14 ounces in a 10 minute test
These fuel consumption feed rates are an approximation. Each unit will vary with the type and size of
the fuel that is being burnt. The most important feed rates to check would be the # 1 setting and the
High setting to make sure that the low and high feeds are proper for the unit. If the feed rates are
drastically different contact the factory for suggestions. Do not get alarmed if the feed rates are not the
same as shown. As long as the low fire will stay lit and the high fire does not overheat the unit and
shut it down the unit is performing as it should.
The unit is designed to adapt to different size fuels and consumption circumstances.
If you are experiencing different feed rates than shown you will need to set the fuel feed rate on a lower
or higher setting to adjust for the differences in the fuel feed rate. The test weight of Corn varies from
year to year and that alone will change the heat output of the unit. There is a fine tune adjustment that
the Reseller can make to the circuit board if the low fire will not stay lit or is burning too hot. You will
need to contact your local Reseller for this adjustment.
It is recommended that when the unit is first installed in the customer’s home that the unit be fired and
run for over an hour to see if the air adjustment is right for the fuel. Making the proper air adjustment
and making sure that proper outside air has been provided will allow the unit to perform properly.
The Countryside is certified to burn shelled corn and wood pellets. The Countryside will burn other
fuels such as Cherry Pits, Barley, Oats, Wheat and other identified fuels but the feed rates and safe
operation are not warranted. Check with your local Reseller before burning fuels not approved.
NOTE: The factory will not pay warranty service calls on problems that have come up on the
unit when the proper fuel, combustion air requirements and air adjustments have not been
checked.
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DEAR VALUED COUNTRYSIDE OWNER,
We appreciate your decision to help preserve our precious environment by purchasing the Countryside
Corn/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 Countryside reseller. We appreciate your business and wish you many warm days and
nights with your new Countryside Corn/Wood Pellet Appliance.
Sincerely,
Mike
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 Resellers 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 Countryside Corn/Wood Pellet Appliances, reserves the
right to alter its products, their specifications and/or price without notice.
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.
3502 Insert 3500P&3500L
Heat Output* 50,000 BTU/HR 50,000 BTU/HR
Fuel Storage Capacity 75 Lbs. 75 Lbs.
Width 28” 28”
Height (Insert) 23” N/A
Height with Pedestal N/A 33”
Depth 28” 28”
Back 1” 9”
Side 1” 1”
Corner 1” 1”
BTU output will vary, depending on the brand of fuel, size of fuel, quality of fuel and moisture content.
Consult your authorized Countryside reseller for information on the best fuel to use to get the best results.
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
Vertical Termination
w/ 3” Pellet Vent
Horizontal Termination
w/ 3” or 4” Pellet Vent
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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 and shipping will not be
covered if the unit is not installed by a trained installer.
9 DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING THIS STOVE! A power surge
protector is required. The unit must be plugged in to a grounded 110 -volt power source.
9 Always 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.
9 This product requires simple periodic maintenance for proper operation and long life of the stove.
Read and follow the maintenance schedule closely.
9 The Countryside stove is designed, approved and tested to burn shelled corn, or wood pellets.
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 Countryside will burn high ash content fuels but will require additional maintenance/cleaning.
9 A working smoke detector must be installed in the same room as this product.
9 Flammable 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.
9 According 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.
9 This stove is not intended for use in commercial installations but can be used.
9 The moving parts of this stove are propelled by high torque electric motors. The auger and Fuel
Stirrer can cause severe injury to body parts that may get near them. Keep all body parts away from
the auger and Fuel Stirrer while the stove is plugged into an electrical outlet. These moving parts may
begin moving at any time while the stove is plugged in.
9 This unit must be installed on a non-combustible surface. Make sure that the unit is level.
9 Do not attempt internal service to the unit when it is burning and or plugged into power.
IMPORTANT: It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure the Countryside 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 Countryside 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 Countryside 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 Countryside 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)
9 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 stove warranty will not cover damage done to your
stove due to foreign objects in the fuel supply.
9 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.
9 DO 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.
9 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 will void the product warranty.
9 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 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 Countryside Reseller 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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9 There 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
9 As 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.
9 Check your pellets for foreign objects. Your stove warranty will not cover damage done to your stove
due to foreign objects in the fuel supply.
9 Store your pellets in a dry place to prevent them from absorbing excess moisture.
9 Vacuum 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.
9 Wood 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 Countryside reseller for more information on approved wood pellet fuel.
UNPACKING YOUR COUNTRYSIDE CORN/PELLET STOVE
When you receive your Countryside Corn/Pellet Stove, Leg unit or Fireplace Insert, 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 Countryside reseller, or the shipping company that delivered
your unit. Freight damage claims must be made to the Freight Company immediately.
missing contact your local Countryside reseller or contact the factory right away. Your satisfaction is
our top priority.
To uncrate your 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 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.
If parts are
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The Pedestal Ash Pan unit comes completely assembled, the Insert comes with the shroud packaged
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separately and the Leg unit comes with the Legs packaged in the hopper.
The installation of the Insert Shroud is shown later in the installation manual. Make sure that the shroud is
with the unit when you get it.
The following diagram will show how to install the legs on the Leg Unit. The legs are wrapped up and
packaged in the hopper. Unpackage the legs and get the (4) nuts out of the hardware bag.
Tip the unit back so that you can get the leg onto the bolt that is sticking down in each corner of the
bottom of the base. Be sure to have someone helping hold the unit while you are attaching the leg. The
casting could break if bound or dropped. NOTE: It is best to attach the legs on one side first and then
lift the unit up level to attach the other side. You can also attach the legs on the back two corners
first and then the front.
Place the ¼” nut on the bolt that is located on the base of the unit and attach the leg to the bolt. Swing the
leg so that the foot of the leg is parallel with the 45-deg. angle of the front of the unit. Align the back leg
to match the front leg.
Be careful not to bind the leg when bolting onto the unit so that it does not break. The legs are designed
to face at a 45 degree angle so that they will face in the same direction as the slanted side of the face.
When the legs are bolted on and positioned where you like them, tighten the (4) four nuts. Make sure not
to over tighten the nuts and twist them off.
LOOR PROTECTION
The Countryside Freestanding Stove may be installed on a combustible floor, with proper floor
protection, or on a masonry hearth. The hearth or non-combustible floor protector must extend a
minimum of (6) six inches in front of and (8) eight inches from each side of the ash removal door.
NOTE: If installing the 3502 (Insert Model) into a build-in application where there is not an existing
fireplace, you will have to install a non-combustible floor underneath and 6 inches out in front of the unit.
This would require a 2-3 inch thick masonry floor (the thickness of one brick) or ¾ inch thick rock board.
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CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
The stove must be installed with the following minimum clearances to side and back wall combustible
materials. NOTE: These are minimum clearances to combustible walls established by the testing lab.
The amount of room needed on the left side of the unit to access the electrical panel is (6) six inches.
When venting straight out the back of the unit, the B clearance is 1”. C clearance is for a vertical vent
install.
A
C
B
A=1” B=7” or 1”
if straight out the
wall install
C=3” if tee install
D=3” E=1”
E
D
E
Residential/ Mobile Home
Vertical Installation
Residential/Mobile Home
Horizontal + Vertical
Corner Installation
The 14” clearance above the back
lid is only for clearance to open
the lid. If you are using the front
Top View
28”
lid this clearance is 1”
The side and top clearance are to be used when
installing the CountrySide into an alcove as shown to
the left and below.
14”
30”
6”
min.
HEARTH PROTECTION
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GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEMS DESIGN
It is recommended that only an authorized Countryside 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.
9 A 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.
9 Do 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.
9 Vent 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.
9 Termination must exhaust above air inlet elevation. It is recommended
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.
9 Distance 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.)
9 Distance 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.
9 Distance to combustible materials – 2 ft. / 610 mm. This includes adjacent building, fences, protruding parts of the
structure, roof overhang plants and shrubs, etc.
9 It is recommended that a single or double clean-out “tee”, for cleaning the vent in both directions, be installed at every 90
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.
9 Total length of horizontal vent must not exceed 48” (4 ft.) / 1,200 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.
9 A 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 45
(see diagram on page 17).
9 When 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.
9 The “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.
9 If 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 on page 17).
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to enable the vent to be centered on the stove and allow the “tee” to be cleaned without removing the stove
that at least 5 ft. of vertical pipe be installed
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GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEMS DESIGN, CONT……
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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.
Component Equivalent Length
Horizontal Straight Pipe Actual Length in ft. x 1.0 Horizontal Pipe = 1 x (2+1) = 3 ft.
Vertical Straight Pipe Actual Length in ft. x 0.5 Vertical Pipe = 0.5 x 8 = 4 ft.
900 Elbow or Tee 5.0 feet 90 Degree Tee = 2 x 5 = 10 ft.
450 Elbow 3.0 feet 45 Degree Tee = 1 x 3 = 3 ft.
TOTAL
Equivalent Pipe Length
=
20 ft.
NOTE: These are guidelines only. Proper venting is accomplished by design and common sense. In most
installations 3 inch diameter venting is adequate. If it does not vent properly you will have to change it to 4”.
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CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PIPE DIAMETER
MAXIMUM
4” DIAMETER ONLY
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3” OR 4” DIAMETER
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
ALTITUDE X 1,000 FEET
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