American Energy Systems MagnuM T40 - Manual (Page 20)

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Startup
To initiate the Startup, set the heat selector switch to the medium setting. If the unit is started on the low
setting, the firebox temperature may not rise fast enough for the low limit censor to engage.
NOTE: Make sure that the wall thermostat is turned up so that the unit will start on the right setting.
If the fire is not hot enough to engage the low limit censor, (within 10-15 minutes) the circuit board will
cycle through the shut down mode and the unit will shut down. The green indicator light will go out to
show that the unit is not operating properly. To restart the system, simply push the “start/manual feed”
switch momentarily.
The unit is not designed to be operated for long periods of time on the highest setting. Optimum
efficiency is achieved by using lower settings. It is also recommended that the unit not be run for
extended periods of time on the number 1 setting. The venting will fill up with fly ash after a long period
of time. Once a day pull the manual draft knob out all the way and turn the unit up on high. Run it this
way for a few minutes to clear the venting. It is good to run the unit on one of the higher settings at least
once a week to clear the system and eliminate the buildup of fly ash.
Shutdown
To shut the unit down simply move the power switch to the “off” position and the system will enter the
shut down mode. The room fan/exhaust blower will continue to operate until the low limit safety
censor tells it that the system has cooled down.
A proper draft setting is crucial to the successful burning of solid fuels. Draft refers to the amount of air
flowing through the burn chamber of your stove. Too much or too little draft will cause your stove to
burn improperly and may result in the fire burning out. Please follow these guidelines carefully as you
operate your stove to achieve maximum efficiency and enjoyment.
9 The amount of draft required for your stove to burn properly will depend upon your installation and
the fuel you use. You can set your draft by looking at the flame and following these guidelines. The
manual draft knob is the rod and knob on the right side of the stove. Pulling the knob out increases
the draft and pushing the knob in decreases the draft. A little movement of the knob goes a long way
to changing the flame. It may take several trial and error adjustments on the draft to achieve the
correct setting.
9 The flame should be an “active” flame. A flame that moves around lazily and emits visible smoke
needs more draft. To give the fire more draft, pull the damper out 1/8” and check the flame again. If
the status of the flame has not changed, move the damper another 1/8” until you get a clean “dancing”
flame. If moving the damper does not change the fire, you might have negative pressure in the
home.
9 The base of the flame should be blue in color and the top of the flame should be yellow.
CIRCUIT BOARD FUNCTIONS
SETTING THE DRAFT