American Energy Systems O2 Catalytic - Manual (Page 30)

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11. 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!
12. 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.
13. 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. If there is any question about installation
procedures, proper clearances, required gasket material, or the latest techniques in maintaining a stove in perfect operating
condition, please contact Country Flame or one of its local authorized dealers.