American Energy Systems MagnuM Baby Countryside - Manual (Page 13)

13
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: Do not install this appliance in any manner other than as described in this manual. If you have any questions
about properly venting or installing your Magnum appliance, please contact your dealer for information.
NOTE: THIS STOVE MUST BE BURN TESTED OUTSIDE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA FOR AT LEAST (4)
FOUR HOURS. THIS WILL CURE THE PAINT AND SEASON THE STOVE METAL. SMOKING AND
STEAMING IS NORMAL DURING THE CURING PROCESS, AND MAY CONTINUE DURING THE FIRST FEW
TIMES THE STOVE IS USED.
The ONLY authorized exhaust vent pipe for this appliance is 3 or 4 inch listed Type PL pellet vent pipe (corn vent pipe if
burning corn), designed for use with corn/biomass/wood pellet stoves. This stove may be connected to an existing factory-
built chimney using pellet vent pipe as a connector, and a 3-4”, 3-6”, or 3-8” PELLET VENT to CHIMNEY ADAPTER.
Follow the pellet vent pipe manufacture’s instructions for the installation of the vent pipe being used. (See “Existing Vertical
Installation” ).
As you plan your installation, consider the following:
- The stove should be placed as central in the home as possible. Consider safety, convenience, traffic flow and the fact
that the stove will need a venting system and fresh air to the outside of the home.
- Before drilling or cutting holes, select the location of the appliance. Determine where the ceiling rafters, wall studs or
floor joists are located before making any large holes as the appliance may have to be moved.
- Care must be taken to maintain minimum clearances to combustibles as per local building codes, fire codes, and the
safety listing tag on the inside hopper lid.
- An outside air source must be connected to the stove and can be brought in through the sidewall or vented crawl
space. Flexible or rigid pipe should be used and will connect to the adaptor on the back of the stove. (See air inlet
location under the CLEARANCE section of this manual)
- Place the stove where you will enjoy watching the fire along with getting the best heat distribution possible. Locating
the stove in a closed room will not allow the unit to perform properly. Installing the stove in an un-insulated area will
also not allow the stove to heat the home properly.
- If the home was not designed with proper heat circulation, the stove will not perform properly. Make sure that the
installer looks at the entire home as a unit when installing your Magnum appliance. Make sure that there is adequate
cold air returns to pull the heat to adjoining rooms.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS STOVE TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPIANCE.
DO NOT USE SINGLE WALL PIPE FOR ANY INSTALLATION.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
THIS EXHAUST SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED.
Electrical power is 115volt-60hz. The stove is provided with a six foot grounded electrical cord, and should be connected to a
standard 3 prong 115volt, 60hz electrical outlet. (Make sure you have a surge protector) Do not route the cord in front of, or
under the stove.
NOTE: A MAJOR CAUSE OF VENT RELATED FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES
(AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. PLEASE FOLLOW THE VENT PIPE MANUFACTURERS
INSTRUCTIONS AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES FOR THE PROPER CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
REQURED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE VENT PIPE BEING USED.
IMPORTANT: If you exceed 4 feet of horizontal run you will have to clean your venting system
more often. The venting system must be checked every week or two to assure that the vent will not
fill up with fly ash and cause the appliance to back smoke up into the home.