American Energy Systems O2 Catalytic - Manual (Page 56)

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An ash bed is helpful in maintaining a hot fire in a catalytic stove. For maximum efficiency, allow an ash build
up of 1 to 2 inches in the stove. CAUTION: Never remove ash from a stove with the room air blower operating. The
airflow from the room air blower could scatter hot ash or hot embers across the room sparking a house fire!
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Country Flame catalytic stoves are not equipped with automated thermostatic controls. This means the
homeowner must gain the knowledge, confidence, and experience to adjust the combustion air slides on a specific stove in
order to maintain a comfortable home temperature range. If the combustion air slides are opened fully, significant
amounts of heat will be generated with increased fueling requirements and the stove will burn hotter and cleaner. If the
combustion air slides are operated fully closed, a stove will generate very low amounts of heat with very long periods
between refueling. This means the home will have lower average temperatures and the chimney system will build up
creosote at a much faster rate.
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It is important for the homeowner to understand what happens in the event enough combustion air is not available
to a catalytic stove. Poor combustion, dirty chimney systems, and overall reduced performance will occur if an adequate
volume of combustion air is not available during stove operation. Consult with a certified professional to ensure a specific
home has both balanced and positive amounts of air present during stove operation.
CARE OF STOVE GLASS
All Country Flame stoves use high temperature ceramic glass that is rated to 1400°F. If the glass should crack or break for
any reason, it must be replaced with an equal or better grade ceramic glass. NOTE: THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF
GLASS DAMAGE IS DUE TO OVER TIGHTENING THE GLASS CLIPS THAT HOLD THE GLASS IN THE
DOOR. The use of tempered glass or ordinary glass IS NOT AUTHORIZED for use in any Country Flame stove and is
hazardous if used. All Country Flame stove replacement glass can be purchased from the Country Flame or through a
local authorized dealer. DO NOT OPERATE any stove with a cracked or broken door glass or with a stove door in the
open position.
GLASS REPLACEMENT
If a door glass should crack or break for any reason, it must be replaced with an equal or better grade ceramic glass. Refer
to FIGURE 18, remove the glass clips with a common household screwdriver, and store both the screws and glass clips in
a safe place. These items will be required during reassembly so any damaged or worn items should be ordered and
replaced to ensure the glass and door properly fit together. The use of tempered glass or ordinary glass IS NOT
AUTHORIZED and is hazardous to use. Refer to APPENDIX A for the specific part number and a specific size of glass
for a specific model catalytic stove. Be prepared to provide the stove model number, stove serial number, the glass part
number, and whether etched or non-etched glass is required when reordering. Cutting or trimming the replacement glass
is not required. Replacement glass should fit into a specific catalytic stove door without any modification. Replacement
glass can be purchased from Country Flame or a local authorized dealer. It is important that when glass or any other stove
component is replaced that reinstallation of said component(s) include the proper gaskets and clearances provided when
the stove was originally manufactured.