American Energy Systems MagnuM 7500 - Manual (Page 11)

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ALWAYS ASK FOR CORN WITH 11-12% MOISTURE CONTENT.
If you are having trouble finding clean Corn, contact your local Magnum 7500 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 augering of the corn.
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 furnace 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 furnace. 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 furnace.
9 Mixing Corn with the Wood Pellets can be done and will provide a little less heat in the spring and
fall. Also, if the Corn is a little wet, mixing pellets in will help the fire maintain especially on the
lower settings.
9 Check your pellets for foreign objects. Your furnace warranty will not cover damage done to your
furnace 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 furnace longer between cleanings. Only wood pellets
manufactured to the Association of Pellet Fuel Industries (A.P.F.I.) standard for residential pellets
fuels are recommended. Look for A.P.F.I. registration number on the back of pellets. Consult your
local Magnum 7500 reseller for more information on approved wood pellet fuel.
9 It is recommended not to store fuel over the summer months. Plan your fuel supply so that you use up
the fuel by the end of the heating season. Pellets left over the summer can draw moisture and cause
excessive ash in the system or plug the auger.