American Energy Systems MagnuM T40 - Manual (Page 14)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS…continued
PROPER FUEL
This stove is designed and approved to burn pelletized wood fuel only. Do not use any other
type of fuel. Factory approved pellets are those ¼” or 5/16” in diameter and not over 1” in
total length. Larger pellets can cause the auger to jam or bridge in the pellet hopper. The use
of unapproved fuel will void warranty. Do not burn damp or wet pellets. The stove’s
performance depends greatly on the quality of your pellet fuel.
Do not use pellets that have:
1. Excess fines – loose material that looks like sawdust or sand. Loading this material into the
hopper may eventually jam the auger and prevent the flow of pellets in the hopper compartment.
2. Binders – material used to hold the pellet together.
3. High ash content – avoid pellet brands that immediately smoke up the viewing window and leave
a residue in the burn pot. You will be required to clean the ash boxes and vent pipe more
frequently. It may be necessary to sample several brands until you find a brand of pellets that will
burn properly.
RUNNING YOUR STOVE
A. After starting the stove, leave it burning on the 3 rd setting for at least 10 minutes to allow the stove
to heat to operating temperatures. You may then set the desired burn rate by moving the control
switch to the desired operating position.
B. Select the most efficient burn by adjusting the air damper control rod in or out. An air damper
closed too much will produce a lazy and slow flame. Adjusted properly, the flames should be
bright and lively. Altitude and fuel types greatly affect the amount of air required. Opening the
damper approximately ½-3/4 will be sufficient for most installations and fuels. The operating
temperatures of this unit may vary with the different types or grades of fuel used.
TURNING THE STOVE OFF
A. Pull air damper out of full open position.
B. Move the power switch to the “Off” position. The fan will continue to run for approximately 15
minutes to let the stove cool down, and then automatically shut itself off.
NOTE: IF THIS UNIT RUNS OUT OF PELLETS AND COOLS DOWN, THE AUGER WILL
STOP FEEDING. IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO RE-PRIME THE AUGER ANY TIME THE
HOPPER EMPTIES. THE BLOWERS WILL CONTINUE TO RUN UNTIL THE POWER
SWITCH IS MOVED TO THE “OFF” POSITION.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ADDITIONAL GRATES TO SUPPORT THE FUEL.
WARNING: Auger jams are the leading cause of stove malfunctions. Jams occur due to foreign
objects in the fuel, or more commonly, failure to follow the operating instructions. Most auger jams
are preventable by properly priming the auger as required before starting the stove. Keeping the
hopper from running out of fuel will help prevent auger jams.
IMPORTANT: Selecting the proper combustion air is done by moving the air damper control rod
in or out to decrease or increase the air flow (in=closed, out=open). High altitude or high ash fuel
may require more air for efficient fuel combustion.