American Energy Systems Harvester - Manual (Page 18)

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and hold the ‘Auger Trim’ button along with the heat level button arrow up or heat level button arrow down,
depending on desired change.
NOTE: In case of a power outage or interruption lasting longer than 5 seconds, the “On/Off” button
must be pushed to re-engage the auger. If needed re-light the unit.
NOTE: If the fire is burning too fast and the fuel is being burned up too quickly, turn the air intake butterfly damper
closed a little to slow the fire down. This should be done in small 1/4” increments so that the fire doesn’t change too
quickly. You may also adjust the draft and auger trim to balance the burn rate.
NOTE: When changing the heat levels there will be a delay so the system can complete the cycle before switching to the
new heat level.
NOTE: In case of a power outage, the pressure switch has tripped, the door has been opened, the
hopper door has been left open or any power interruption lasting longer than 5 seconds, the “On/Off”
button must be pushed and held for app. 6 seconds (or until you here a click) to re-engage the auger
system.
IMPORTANT: The circuit board will not function properly if the outlet is not a constant 120 volt, 60
cycle power source. The outlet must be grounded properly and have the correct polarity. A polarity
and ground tester can be picked up at any hardware store to assure proper operation. If you are using
a power generator, solar power or wind generation make sure that you have a constant correct power
source.
The unit’s electrical warranty would become void if a constant power source is not available. Also
make sure that a proper surge protector is between the unit and the power source. The circuit board
will not be warranted if there is not a surge protector installed to the unit.
It is strongly recommended that you unplug the power source during times when the unit is not being
operated to protect the unit from power surges, power spikes and drops in power. It is very common
for a circuit board to work when the unit is shut off in the spring and then won’t work in the fall.
Unplugging the unit will prevent this from happening.
Basic Circuit Board Functions (expanded)/Diagnostics
Operation (NPS-1005-N-9 model)
The ON/OFF button initiates the start of the circuit board and the shut down of
the board. Pushing the ON/OFF button momentarily will engage the start up
sequence. The ON/OFF button also is used to re-set the board when the vacuum
switch or proof of fire switch is tripped. Pushing the ON/OFF button until the
board re-sets (usually 6-7 seconds) will re-establish the system and the fire will
continue unless there is a failure in the electrical components.
When you push the ON/OFF button to start the unit, power light will be on and
the start up sequence will take approx. 12-15 min. During the start up sequence,
the fuel level setting will be over ridden and the unit will feed at the pre-set fuel
rate setting. After the start up sequence has been established (approx. 12-15 min.)
the unit will run at whatever fuel level setting you selected. The number #2 or #3
heat level setting is recommended for the 1
st 30-45 minutes.
The auger light will flash when the auger is running. On the wood setting the
auger will start right away. If on the corn setting there is a (2) minute delay prior
to starting. You can hold the auger button down to override the system and
Before starting the Country Flame Biomass unit again, it is important to remember to clean out the firepot,
empty the ashes, clean out the heat exchangers, vacuum out the hopper if needed and fill the hopper with fuel.