American Energy Systems Crossfire Flex - Manual (Page 21)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(Without using system igniter)
NOTE: Each time the stove is started, the firepot should 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.
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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 high heat level setting 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.
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 Place a small handful of wood pellets or fire starter in the
firepot.
9 Squirt a small amount of fire starter gel on top of the wood
pellets.
(Evenly across the wood pellets)
9 Light the fire starter gel.
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 the
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 pushed and held for app. 6 seconds to reset the system.
The unit starts on a pre-set heat level setting. After the unit has been turned on you may select the desired heat
level. However, the feed rate heat level 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.