American Energy Systems O2 Catalytic - Manual (Page 63)

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MECHANICAL CRACKING
If the combustor receives a hard bump or is dropped, then mechanical cracking or fracture will occur. Mechanical cracks
usually follow a structural line in the ceramic wall. The breakage will not be as random as thermal cracking. Mechanical
cracking does not affect the combustor performance as long as all parts of the combustor are in place.
Always replace a catalytic combustor with the same combustor as recommend by Country Flame. If a different
combustor is used, performance of the stove could be adversely affected.
WARRANTY
Catalytic stoves are designed to operate at high temperatures only with the combustor engaged. Removing the combustor
will allow uncontrolled fires that will eventually damage the stove. Removing the combustor and operating a catalytic
stove voids the warranty.
HOME INSURANCE
Improper operation of a woodstove can affect homeowner insurance coverage. Always follow manufacturers
recommended instructions when operating any woodstove.
FEDERAL LAW
Federal and many state laws require that all catalytic woodstoves be maintained and operated with combustors to reduce
pollution over the entire life of the stove.
COMBUSTOR PROBLEMS
The following questions are provided to help determine if the catalytic combustor is working. If the answer to these
questions is YES, then the combustor is usually working as it was designed:
1 Is the stove producing the same amount of heat for the same wood consumption?
2 Does the catalyst glow red for a short amount of time during the burning of the wood load? By looking inside the
stove, directly over the damper rod, the combustor can be seen.
3
Is creosote buildup in the chimney the same as when the combustor was new?
4 Is white smoke seen exiting the chimney?
5 Does a visual inspection of the catalyst show it to be clean of any fly ash, creosote or soot?
6 Is there a color variation in the honeycomb material signifying inactive portions of the combustor?
If the answer to any of the above questions is NO, then look to the Trouble Shooting Guide to determine if the catalyst
must be replaced.
NOTE: KEEP AND REFER TO THE CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION. IN THE EVENT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED ABOUT THE CATALYTIC COMBUSTORS
THAT COUNTRY FLAME INSTALLS IN ITS STOVES, CONTACT
WWW.APPLIEDCERAMICS.COM FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON A SPECIFIC CATALYST.