American Energy Systems MagnuM T40 - Manual (Page 21)

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9 If the flame does not have enough draft, fuel will build up in the firepot and eventually smother the
flame. If this happens, or if you notice the firepot is filling up with partially burned fuel, open the
damper 1/8” at a time until the fire is clean and dancing.
9 If the flame has too much draft, the flame will look like a torch in that it will be moving rapidly and
blowing fuel out of the firepot. If you find that you have this condition, move the damper inward 1/8”
at a time until the condition of the flame changes.
9 Surfaces on the front, top and front sides of the stove will be extremely hot during operation.
Always wear heat resistant gloves to perform periodic maintenance. Unit must be turned off and
cooled down for cleaning.
9 NOTE: Cleaning intervals may vary greatly with different brands of fuel due to ash content and
materials used in the fuel. Venting configurations will also vary the cleaning intervals.
9 Home vacuum cleaners and shop vacuum cleaners allow ash to enter the home and are likely to
catch fire if you suck up live ashes. It is recommended that you use an approved ash vacuum
(we recommend the loveless ash vacuum system).
9 The firepot system and ash receptacles need to be checked and cleaned every 1-3 days. Using a small
1” paintbrush, open the firebox door, sweep the ash buildup into the ash buckets (located on the left
and right side of the firepot), remove the ash buckets and empty them. Remove the firepot and clean
out any fly ash and make sure that all holes are open. A small screwdriver works well for poking
the ash out of the holes. Re-install the ash buckets and firepot in the unit making sure that there is no
fly ash underneath the items.
9 The stove heat exchanger system (top of unit) needs to be checked and cleaned every 7-15 days
depending on the venting configuration (see diagram in special cleaning section). It is best to check it
once a week until you establish how often it needs to be checked. WARNING: A PLUGGED
HEAT EXCHANGER WILL ALLOW SMOKE TO ENTER THE HOME AND CAUSE THE
UNIT TO BURN DIRTY FILLING UP THE VENTING SYSTEM. THERE WILL BE
FLYASH FORMATION AND THIS WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED PERIODICALLY.
9 The venting, particularly the horizontal sections, need to be checked every 7-10 days for fly ash
buildup. After the unit has been operated for a month you will be able to determine how long between
cleanings that you can go. It is important to keep the venting clean to assure proper operation of the
unit. Inspect and clean exhaust venting system frequently.
9 NOTE: the rope gaskets on the door and the appliance top should be checked for wear
periodically (and once a year by an authorized technician) and replaced annually or as
necessary. The gasket on the stove top must be in good shape or smoke can escape into the
home.
REMEMBER: A clean unit burns efficiently and will remain trouble free!
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS