American Energy Systems MagnuM Countryside - Manual (Page 4)

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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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