American Energy Systems MagnuM T40 - Manual (Page 24)

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need to have the thermostat 6-10 feet away from the stove. Please follow the thermostat
manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
9 The circuit board is located on the left side of the unit. (as you face the unit) Remove the philips head
screws and pull circuit board towards you. Lift the circuit board out of the housing. Do not crimp or
stretch the wires leading from circuit board pigtail. (Unplug the power cord before working on
unit)
9 There are two (2) terminals on the back of the control panel (see diagram below). Connect the two
wires from the wall thermostat, one to each of these terminals. Remove the factory installed jumper
on the circuit board pins.
9 Make sure that the wires are routed to protect them from hot surfaces. Do not cross wires with
circuitry on board. You can route the wires through where the AC cord enters the unit on the back.
9 Reinstall in reverse procedure.
When using a wall thermostat, set the appliance heat setting to the medium or high setting and it will
switch automatically to the low setting after the desired room temperature is reached. The appliance will
burn at the rate selected on demand by the thermostat. (Medium or High)
Thermostat terminals
Factory installed jumper. Remove very
Carefully with small needle nose pliers.
It is a good idea to use the thermostat option to achieve uniform control over your heating needs. By
setting the unit on a medium or high setting and letting the wall thermostat control it, the fire will drop
down into a pilot fire after the home reaches the desired temperature.
If you are gone and the home requires heat, the unit will automatically resume the high setting when the
thermostat calls for heat.