American Energy Systems Crossfire Flex - Manual (Page 19)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(Using self igniter systems, if auto ignition system (optional) has been installed)
NOTE: Each time the stove is started, the firepot must be checked for debris and clear air holes. Some
fuels will cause the firepot to build up more frequently making it necessary to stir and clean the firepot
more often. Do not allow ash to build up underneath the firepot area or in the ash pan as it will block
off the air flow to the firepot.
Your control panel has three (3) separate modes of operation (switch located on top of board). The
MANUAL setting allows the operator to choose heat level setting changes without a thermostat. The T-
STAT setting allows the operator to set the highest heat level setting desired and when the thermostat is
satisfied, the unit will automatically go to the low heat level setting. The AUTO setting allows the unit to shut
completely off when the thermostat is satisfied and re-start when the thermostat calls for heat. The AUTO
setting can only be used with wood pellets or a 50/50 mix of corn and wood pellets.
Before lighting your Country Flame for the first time make sure that all items are out of the hopper and firebox
area. Note: If using a wall thermostat, make sure that the thermostat is turned up above room temperature. The
unit will operate on low fire if the thermostat is turned down.
9 Load the hopper with fuel (Corn or Wood Pellets).
9 Close the door
9 Push the “On/Off” button.
9 Turn the air intake butterfly damper to approximately ¼
inch open. (More or less as needed.)
NOTE: Priming the auger is required when the unit is new or
when the hopper has completely run out of fuel. This can be
done approximately 1 minute after pushing the on/off start
button. Press and hold the “auger” button until fuel begins to
drop into the firepot. When fuel begins to drop regularly,
release auger button, the auger is primed.
NOTE: The viewing door, ash pan door and hopper door
must be closed and/or latched during operation or vacuum
will not be established. If vacuum can not be established the
stove will shut down and the #2 heat level setting light will
blink. The ON/OFF button must be held for app. 6 seconds
to reset.
The unit starts automatically on a pre-set heat level setting.
After the unit has been turned on, and the 1 minute
diagnostics has run, you may select a desired heat level.
However, the heat level feed rate will not change until the
unit has completed the 15 minute startup sequence. It is
recommended to burn the unit on the number #2 or #3 heat
level setting for the first 30-45 minutes.
If the fire temperature has not reached proper operating
temperature within the minimum cycle time (15 min.) the
auger will stop feeding, the stove will shut down and the #3
heat level setting light will blink. You will need to press
and hold the ON/OFF button for 6 seconds to start the cycle
over again. If the system is set on auto start it will attempt
two startups on its own.
The draft and room air blower speed varies with each feed rate. The “Draft Trim” button will override the
variable fan function +/- 5 volts on all heat levels. To override, press and hold the “Draft Trim” button along
with the heat level button arrow up or heat level button arrow down, depending on desired change.
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