American Energy Systems MagnuM Countryside Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

MAGNUM COUNTRYSIDE

® 

BIOMASS CORN/WOOD PELLET STOVE /FIREPLACE INSERT 

Safety tested and EPA exemption tested by Omni-Test Laboratories, Inc to UL 1482, CAN/ULC-S627, ULC-S628, 
APFI requirements, Oregon administrative rules 814-23-900 to 814-23-909 and E.P.A. Method 28A. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS BIOMASS CORN/ 

WOOD PELLET BURNING STOVE.  FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN 

PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. 

 

IMPORTANT: 

Always contact your local dealer/installer with questions before contacting the factory.  

When you call have your serial number, purchase date, who installed the unit and a list of questions. 

This appliance must be installed by a qualified/trained factory approved installer to assure proper operation/warranty. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. GRANTS NO WARRANTY, IMPLIED OR STATED, FOR THE 

INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE STOVE AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY 

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE(S). 

AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.  -150 Michigan Street SE - HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA 55350 

Web Site: 

www.hearthdirect.com

 

Rev. date 08/06 

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When installing your 

Countryside Biomass Corn/Pellet

 stove, particular attention needs to be made in 

regards to fire protection.  If the unit is not properly installed, a house fire may result.  For your safety, 
follow the installation and operation instructions provided, and if a question arises contact local building or 
fire officials about restrictions and installation requirements in your area. 

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Read the operations and fuel section of this manual before plugging in your unit. 

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Always unplug the unit before attempting any service work. 

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Do not connect the unit to a chimney flue already serving another appliance. 

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When installing the chimney pipe to the unit, it is important to remember that the unit operates on a 
negative pressure and the chimney on a positive pressure.  All chimney connections, elbows and fittings 
must be airtight.  

(proper venting practices must be followed. Consult with a venting professional)

 

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Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. 

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All minimum clearances to combustibles must be followed. 

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The 

Countryside Biomass Corn/Pellet Stove

 is tested for operation with 14% or less moisture corn or 

with wood pellets with an ash content of no more than 3%.  

It is recommended that Corn with 11-12% 

moisture or wood pellets with an ash content of 1% or less be used for efficient operation of this unit. 
Corn over 12% moisture has a lower BTU value and will be hard to burn on the lower settings. 

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It is important to use fuel that is clean, dry and consistent.  

Make sure that your supplier is giving you 

the same fuel each time that you purchase.  It is recommended that you purchase your entire heating season 
supply of fuel at one time so that the fuel will be the same.

 

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A voltage surge protector or ground fault outlet is required for this unit.  The electrical warranty 
will be voided if surge protection is not installed before operating this unit. 

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A grounded outlet must be provided with proper polarity.  A constant 120 volt, 60 cycles must be 
provided for proper operation or the warranty of this appliance will be forfeited.  

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DISCLAIMER NOTICE: 

No guarantee is made regarding the heating capacity of this product. The actual 

area that this unit will heat depends on factors such as building conditions, heat loss, type of construction, 
amount and type of insulation, type of air movement and heat distribution and the location of the product.

 

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IMPORTANT: 

Your home must be checked to verify that there is no negative pressure that will effect the 

operation of this appliance.  

 

OWNER’S MANUAL 

Installation – Operation – Maintenance Instructions 

NOTE: These instructions must be saved 

Summary of Contents for MagnuM Countryside

Page 1: ...s important to remember that the unit operates on a negative pressure and the chimney on a positive pressure All chimney connections elbows and fittings must be airtight proper venting practices must be followed Consult with a venting professional 9 Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a tight fitting lid 9 All minimum clearances to combustibles must be followed 9 The Countryside Bi...

Page 2: ...ION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 15 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS 16 ALCOVE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 17 FREESTANDING STOVE INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS 18 20 FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS 21 22 GLASS MAINTENANCE 23 STOVE CONTROLS 24 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 25 CIRCUIT BOARD FUNCTIONS 26 SETTING THE DRAFT 27 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 27 30 AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES 31 HOPPER AUGER SAFETY SWITCH LO...

Page 3: ...ell if the mixture is right is after a day of burning look at the Fuel Stirrer in the Firepot and if there is any buildup of clinker on the fingers you need to increase the mixture If there is excessive white powder in the firepot you can decrease the mixture Using the Clean Burn additive will reduce maintenance ash content buildup in the firepot fly ash on the outside of the home and will increas...

Page 4: ...sufficient GOOD LUCK American Energy Systems Inc manufacturer of the Magnum Countryside Biomass Corn Wood Pellet Appliances reserves the right to alter its products their specifications and or price without notice Safety tested and EPA exemption tested by Omni Test Laboratories Inc to UL 1482 CAN ULC S627 ULC S628 APFI requirements Oregon administrative rules 814 23 900 to 814 23 909 and E P A Met...

Page 5: ...ood quality air in the home caused by negative pressure If you have done any remodeling or if this is a newer home it is a very real possibility that this is happening Most basements have negative pressure even if you feel that your home is drafty This is called the stack or chimney effect This is the number one cause of a unit not performing properly If there is a black coating of soot coming int...

Page 6: ...e warranty and no service warranty will be allowed The MagnuM Countryside will burn high ash content fuels but will require additional maintenance cleaning 9 A working smoke detector must be installed in the same room as this product 9 Flammable or explosive liquids such as gasoline naphtha or engine oil must NEVER be used in or around this stove These liquids must be stored well away from this st...

Page 7: ...to maintain the proper dryness Check your Corn for foreign objects Your stove warranty will not cover damage done to your stove due to foreign objects in the fuel supply 9 Do not carry your corn supply over into the next heating season if possible unless properly stored If you carry over your corn supply make sure to check the corn for proper moisture content 9 DO NOT BURN TREATED SEED CORN IN YOU...

Page 8: ...er out after every 6 7 bags to eliminate buildup of sawdust More often if the pellets are poor quality If sawdust is a problem you will have to screen each bag of fuel for a consistent feed 9 Wood pellets vary from supplier to supplier in ash content from less than 1 to 3 or more Low ash content pellets will allow you to burn the stove longer between cleanings Only wood pellets manufactured to the...

Page 9: ...E It is best to attach the legs on one side first and then lift the unit up level to attach the other side You can also attach the legs on the back two corners first and then the front Place the nut on the bolt that is located on the base of the unit and attach the leg to the bolt Swing the leg so that the foot of the leg is parallel with the 45 deg angle of the front of the unit Align the back le...

Page 10: ...ance is 1 C clearance is for a vertical vent install CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES A B C D E E A 1 B 7 or 1 if straight out the wall install C 3 if tee install D 3 E 1 Residential Mobile Home Vertical Installation Residential Mobile Home Horizontal Vertical Corner Installation 28 6 min HEARTH PROTECTION The side and top clearance are to be used when installing the CountrySide into an alcove as shown ...

Page 11: ...ignite grass plants or shrubs located in the vicinity of the termination The grade surface must not be a lawn Distance from bottom of termination and public walkway is 7ft 2 1m minimum 9 Distance to combustible materials 2 ft 610 mm This includes adjacent building fences protruding parts of the structure roof overhang plants and shrubs etc 9 It is recommended that a single or double clean out tee ...

Page 12: ...valent Pipe Length Horizontal Straight Pipe Actual Length in ft x 1 0 Horizontal Pipe 1 x 2 1 3 ft Vertical Straight Pipe Actual Length in ft x 0 5 Vertical Pipe 0 5 x 8 4 ft 900 Elbow or Tee 5 0 feet 90 Degree Tee 2 x 5 10 ft 450 Elbow 3 0 feet 45 Degree Tee 1 x 3 3 ft TOTAL 20 ft NOTE These are guidelines only Proper venting is accomplished by design and common sense In most installations 3 inch...

Page 13: ...air to the home so that the MagnuM Countryside appliance does not become the fresh air source 4 Only non combustible pipe 3 inches in diameter is approved to use for outside air connections straight or flexible PVC pipe is NOT approved and should NEVER be used 5 If the air inlet is connected to the outside it MUST be terminated with a vertical 90 degree bend down or with a wind hood Failure to do ...

Page 14: ...ustibles 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...

Page 15: ...per the pipe manufacturer s instructions Connect the pipe and lock the joints as directed by the pipe manufacturer and secure the vent pipe to the flue collar on the back of the stove Add a small bead of RTV high temperature silicone around the outside edge of the flue collar prior to securing the vent pipe Drill and attach the vent pipe to the flue collar with sheet metal screws Alternate preferr...

Page 16: ...STANDARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE MANDATORY FOR INSTALLATION IN A MOBILE HOME 1 Stove must be permanently bolted to the floor 2 Stove must have permanent outside air source 3 Stove must be permanently electrically ground to the steel chassis of the mobile home 4 All vertical chimney vent must have wall supports every 5 five feet 5 All exhaust systems must have a spar...

Page 17: ...es and the listed side clearances are a minimum of 1 inch The 14 clearance is only needed for opening the back lid If the front lid protrudes out of the opening a 1 clearance is all that is required ALCOVE THROUGH THE WALL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The stove is approved for horizontal exhaust however we recommend that the exhaust goes vertically for five feet or above the eave of the house This wi...

Page 18: ...ant must be used in mobile home installation 4 Push stove with pipe attached towards wall Pipe D will go through the wall thimble F Be careful not to dislodge the thimble Position stove not closer than 1 to the wall 5 NOTE Make sure that you leave enough clearance between the wall and the back of the unit so that when you open the hopper lid it will not hit pictures on the back wall It is recommen...

Page 19: ...19 Locate so that exhaust does not interfere with fresh air Storm Collar Required Required ...

Page 20: ...closed and insulated this installation will cause poor venting and serious creosote buildup in cold climate areas Storm Collar Required Required This type of installation is not recommended in cold climates unless closed in and insulated ...

Page 21: ...e insert and the top front hopper lid to fill the hopper with fuel NOTE The circulation air inlet fins must be inside the room Do not put the shroud in front of them NOTE Existing fireplace dampers must be locked in the open position seal any openings between the masonry of the fireplace and the facing masonry CAUTION There are serious consequences for using makeshift compromises during installati...

Page 22: ...g vent cleaning This will have to be done after pushing unit into place Be sure to route the stove plug in cord through the shroud before pushing the unit into place PERIODIC MAINTENANCE At least once a year the chimney and smoke chamber must be inspected and cleaned The fireplace insert will have to be removed for the purpose of inspecting the fireplace insert and the chimney The buildup of fly a...

Page 23: ... glass will break when tightening the screws if the glass is on the gasket Hold the glass toward the top of the door glass channel when tightening CLEANING THE GLASS When the fire is first started it will produce some smoke The smoke might accumulate on the glass surface Before the fire gets hot open the door and wipe the glass surface off with a damp rag Do not touch the surface with your hands I...

Page 24: ...nd back heat exchanger area You will have to scrape the ashes down through the holes on the inside of the unit using the scraper tool Make sure to push the slides all the way in when done Left Side Circuit Board control panel Open door and select heat and fuel stirrer settings Top knob is the heat selector lower knob is the fuel stirrer selector Manual Draft Adjustment control knob Slide in or out...

Page 25: ...fire has established itself usually 10 to 15 minutes adjust the manual draft knob so that there is approximately inch of fuel in the bottom of the firepot Do not let the fuel build up any higher than that or it will cause the fire to burn dirty and you will get excessive ash If the fuel level is too low below the fire may go out Damper Control Function The damper control knob is located on the lef...

Page 26: ...firepot There should be a nice bed of red coals in the bottom of the firepot The number 3 heat setting is best for corn and the number 4 heat setting is best for wood pellets for a high fire burn The high heat setting should only be used if the home is over 2500 square feet or the weather is extremely cold The high heat setting is intended for use with wood pellets and the highest heat setting for...

Page 27: ...e again If the status of the flame has not changed move the damper another 1 8 until you get a clean dancing flame If moving the damper does not change the fire you might have negative pressure in the home 9 The base of the flame should be blue in color and the top of the flame should be yellow 9 If the flame does not have enough draft fuel will build up in the firepot and eventually smother the f...

Page 28: ... Burn be added to your corn to eliminate these clinkers Contact your local MagnuM Countryside dealer for availability and cost 9 Open the stove doors and wipe the inside of the glass with a damp cloth as needed SPECIAL CLEANING OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS WITH UNIT SHUT DOWN 3500P 3500L Models After cleaning or when operating the 3500P 3500L models you need to make sure that the clean out plates are ...

Page 29: ...move the ash pan and dump the ash into a metal container 9 Remove the firepot by stopping the fuel stirrer in the upright position slide the collar off of the fuel stirrer coupler shaft and pull up and out on the firepot Using the clean out tool remove any ash that might have built up in the system or air intake All models have clean out plates located inside the door in the lower left and right c...

Page 30: ...ot have to take the chimney sections apart 9 While you are doing the weekly cleaning have the unit set on high and the draft knob all the way out This will help draw the fly ash to the back of the stove Remember the unit is not burning After cleaning push the draft knob back into the stop collar REMEMBER A clean unit burns efficiently and will remain trouble free 9 While you are doing the monthly ...

Page 31: ...ide of the unit and the moving parts Clean the glass doors and outer cabinet so that you are ready for the next heating season 9 Power Outage During a power outage the stove will shut down safely It will not automatically restart when the power returns unless the exhaust is still up to temperature see Lighting Instructions page 21 9 Overheating A high temperature switch will automatically shut dow...

Page 32: ...he switch locale When the lid is opened it cuts power to the auger motor Power is resumed when the lid is closed If the lid is left open for more than a couple of minutes the fire will go out Always have the fuel ready to load into the hopper before opening HOPPER AUGER SAFETY SWITCH LOCATION Auger Safety Switch Rod Inside of hopper Auger Safety switch ...

Page 33: ...om hot surfaces Do not cross wires with circuitry on board 9 The circuit board is located on the left side of the unit Remove the hex head screw and pull circuit board towards you Lift the circuit board out of the housing Do not crimp or stretch the wires leading from circuit board pigtail Unplug the power cord before working on unit 9 Reinstall in reverse procedure It is a good idea to use the th...

Page 34: ...e page 7 regarding fuel quality 9 Check that damper control knob is adjusted properly Pull out to increase fire burn 9 Check gasket seal around the door If the door is loose adjust the handle latch A small adjustment can be made to the door seal by adjusting the door latch rod and or the door hinges Replace the door gasket if necessary 9 Check for blockage in the air inlet tube or exhaust pipe Cle...

Page 35: ...s of the hopper Add fuel if necessary 9 Check all operation fuses 9 Clean out auger system 9 Have your MagnuM Countryside dealer diagnose the problem and replace the parts Stove runs for 30 minutes and then shuts down Exhaust gas is not up to temperature Started on too low of Setting Must be 3 Low limit snap switch not operating correctly may be defective Wires to either the low limit snap switch ...

Page 36: ...acuum 9 Correct negative pressure situation 9 Pull the insert away from the fireplace opening Thoroughly clean the opening and paint the inside of the opening with latex or an inexpensive spray paint to hold the finer particles of dust Buildup of soot on glass venting and heat exchangers Dirty fuel Wet Corn above 15 moisture Inadequate air supply Negative pressure in home Air wash plugged or out o...

Page 37: ...ustion air Dirty or plugged stove or venting Poor exhaust vent configuration Negative pressure present in the home Combustion motor going out Use combustion enhancement system Adequately screen corn Dirty wet fuel will produce excessive ash Take proper steps to check corn for proper moisture and to adequately protect from the elements to not take on moisture Check damper control and check combusti...

Page 38: ...n malfunctions this disk will open and shut off the fuel feed auger When this thermostat disk malfunctions it will either shut down all stove operations stuck open or The unit will continue operating without any fire stuck closed MF3540 Fuel Stirrer gear motor connect to brown wire on harness MF3542 Exhaust draft Motor connect one wire to red wire and one to black wire on harness MF3573 6Z906 auge...

Page 39: ...ailable with 1 blink being the lowest and 10 blinks being the highest When you turn the adjustment screw to the next setting the light will blink the number that you are on and then the light will stay on Example If the setting is turned to 9 the light will blink 9 times and then stay on Note Number 1 on the draft adjustment setting is the lowest setting and on the Fuel Feed rate adjustment settin...

Page 40: ...ing plate as shown If the unit needs a draft correction adjustment the bolts are loosened and the slide gate is rotated a few degrees at a time until the proper operation of the unit is achieved NOTE This adjustment must be made by a qualified MagnuM Countryside installer When rotating the slide gate be careful not to damage the gasket Re tighten the bolts and check for leaks Draft Slide Gate Exha...

Page 41: ...y Switch MF3537 Low limit Fan Safety sensor 110 deg MF3538 Hi Temp safety sensor 250 deg MF3540 Fuel Stirrer Motor all models MF3541 Room Air Fan when purchased separate from unit MF3542 Draft Blower all models when purchased separate from unit MF3549 Fireplace Insert Shroud when ordered separate from unit P7550 3500P Brick Board MF3570 Gold Air Deflector kit Complete Assembly when purchased separ...

Page 42: ...520 Feed Auger for J3500 1 dia auger tube MF3528 Ash Pan assembly J3500 model not to be used for 3500P 3502 3500L models MF3574 Ash Pan latch assembly J3500 model MF3529 Front Ash Pan cover J3500 model MF3532 Power Cord hard wired cord for older Countryside models J3500 MF3533 Fan Speed Control for models with Y1802 4 circuit board MF3534 Fuel Stirrer on off switch for models with Y1802 4 circuit ...

Page 43: ...tion air hooked directly to the unit 3 was not operated and maintained in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions local or national codes or 4 was subject to abuse misuse negligence or accident AES shall have no warranty obligation for damage caused by improper handling freight damage must be reported to freight provider over firing unapproved fuel variance in feed rates variances i...

Page 44: ...44 SERVICE RECORD DATE SERVICE OR CLEANING PERFORMED This record must be sent in when any warranty claims are made ...

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