American Energy Systems Harvester - Manual (Page 14)

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of the fuel. Ash removal will be required from time to time depending on the amount of usage and the heat
desired. The Harvester stove should be shut down and cooled before cleaning or removing the ash pan.
ASH REMOVAL
The Harvester stove has an ash pan located on the underside of the firebox. Access to the Harvester ash pan
is obtained below the ash lip at the bottom front of the stove. The door on the front of the ash box is a locking
handle with a gasket seal. The seal provides an airtight fit and the locking handle ensure the ash door doesn’t
vibrate open. Lift up on the handle and make a ¼ turn to unlock the handle. Once the ash pan cover is pulled
forward, lay the ash pan handle back against the face of the cover. This allows the ash pan cover to be
lowered to the floor allowing easing removal of the ash pan itself.
Always remove ashes after they have been allowed to cool properly. Hot ash is dangerous to both
surrounding areas and occupants and can cause fires or severe burns. Wait until the fire has been out for
several hours before removing the ash pan. After the ash has been allowed to cool, remove the ash pan for
cleaning. Protective gloves should be worn anytime the ash pan is removed. Dump the ash in a proper ash
container and remove to a safe outdoors area. Remember that although the ash may look and feel cool to the
touch, a smoldering ember can start a fire. CAUTION: Care should be used to store any ash in a proper
container with an approved airtight lid. If ash is taken outside, water should be poured over the ash to ensure
no fire flare up can occur.
CONTROL BOARD
In 2011 American Energy Systems Inc. introduced BRAND NEW control board technology. This control
board technology was introduced across all Country Flame wood pellets and corn stove product lines.
American Energy Systems Inc. developed its own control board in order to enhance its product offering and
provide better support to customers. American Energy Systems Inc. will seek to provide the most advanced
controls while maintaining the look and feel distributors, dealers, and customers have come to know and
expect. This also means a purchase of today’s American Energy Systems Inc. product will provide an
upgrade path for newer and more advanced technology if the customer chooses to obtain it. American Energy
Systems Inc. is committed to its customer base. That means bringing enhancements that provide more heat
and improved burn efficiency while lowering the cost of operation. American Energy Systems Inc. will strive
to make the service support process easier through systematic troubleshooting procedures and repair events
that should allow for evolving “plug n play” operations. FIGURE 3 depicts control board basic theory.