American Energy Systems Crossfire Flex - Manual (Page 15)

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OPERATING REFERENCE GUIDE
CROSSFIRE – FLEX STOVE (SEE FIGURE #3)
• DO NOT use any other ignition accelerant other than igniter/burn gel or igniter
blocks to start or enhance the fire in the Crossfire stove.
• FUEL the only fuel the CF04 stove is designed to burn is #2 shelled Corn (10-12%
moisture) or any mix of Corn and Premium Hardwood Pellets.
It is highly
recommended that the corn be “CLEANED” (free of dust, fines, & any other foreign
matter) for optimum stove performance. Burning SEED CORN as fuel is extremely
dangerous to occupants and voids the Country Flames warranty.
• To enhance the initial start-up fire, manually rotate the stir rod occasionally. This is
done by pressing, and holding down both the “HIGH FAN & HEAT UP” buttons
on the control board at the same time. This will mix the burning pellets, speeding up
the burn process. Note: It rotates at only 1 RPM.
• NOTE: If the system does not come on after 10-15 minutes per the start-up guide it
is because the stove temperature is not hot enough. Carefully open the door and
manually add more pellets to the fire, repeat startup. Once the system comes on and is
automatically set to heat setting #3, allow the stove adequate time to burn and heat up
properly (approx 30 min.) before changing settings. If a heat setting change is made
more than one bar at a time,) there is a response delay in the fan speed for each level
increase. Adjust the inlet air control as required to sustain even continuous burn.
• INLET AIR Make small, slow incremental changes in the air control. If to much
air is given, it will cool the fuel below its ignition point and the fire will go out.
The higher the heat level setting on the stove the more inlet air required for a
complete burn of the fuel. Setting No# 5 will require a little more air than setting
No#1. Adjust the inlet control lever accordingly. (To the front of the stove is
CLOSED, see manual for illustration)
• A visual reference to the Ideal burn condition of Corn would show a fuel level in the
Burn-Pot “BELOW” the stir rod at ALL TIMES. This will prevent any possibility
of an over feed condition. The fuel feed rate can be regulated by the potentiometer on
the back of the control board. (See manual)
• STOVE SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE, during normal operation, simply push the
“ON/OFF” control button, (bottom of the control pad) and hold it for approx. 5
second.
• All questions or concerns about lighting or other stove operational issues should be
directed to your local Country Flame Dealer.