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AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. 

 

OWNER’S INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL 

FOR PELLET FUEL BURNING HEATER 

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MODEL  T-40 AC   

 
 

SAFETY NOTICE 

Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new stove.  For your safety, 

follow the installation directions.  If your stove is not properly installed a house fire may 

result.  Contact your local building or fire officials about restrictions, installation 

inspection and requirements in your area.  Failure to follow instructions may result in 

property damage, bodily injury or death. 

 
 

 

 

American Energy Systems, Inc

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        A FAMILY OF HEARTH PRODUCTS 

    www.hearthdirect.com

 

150 MICHIGAN STREET SE 

HUTCHINSON MN 55350 

(320) 587-6565  FAX (320) 587-8872

 

 

Summary of Contents for T-40 AC

Page 1: ...ow the installation directions If your stove is not properly installed a house fire may result Contact your local building or fire officials about restrictions installation inspection and requirements in your area Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or death American Energy Systems Inc A FAMILY OF HEARTH PRODUCTS www hearthdirect com 150 MICHIGAN STREET SE HU...

Page 2: ...Warranty 19 INTRODUCTION This stove has been independently tested in accordance with ASTM 1509 Tested with OMNI ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC BEAVERTON OREGON 97005 per EPA Exempt and Underwriter Laboratory Standards Report No 097 S 03 2 The pellet fired appliance has been tested and listed for use in manufactured homes in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules 814 23 900 through 814 23 909 SERI...

Page 3: ...ion it is necessary to locate the cause and correct it Restart the stove following the instructions in this manual D HIGH TEMP THERMODISK If the stove overheats it will shut itself down safely The stove may not be restarted until it has cooled and the reset button is depressed See page 15 E SELF IGNITER Automatically ignites the pellets within 3 5 minutes without the use of fire starter The ignite...

Page 4: ...wall Follow the chimney manufacturer s instructions and local building codes If installing this stove with a pre fabricated listed metal chimney the chimney must be one of the types listed in this manual The chimney or chimney liner must be inspected and cleaned regularly to avoid excessive creosote and soot build up Failure to do so can result in a serious chimney fire which may damage the chimne...

Page 5: ...ize your homeowner s insurance CHILDREN Do not allow children to play near the appliance or with the controls Severe burns may be inflicted by touching the door or glass the front sides or top of the appliance Train children to stay away from the appliance and never leave children unattended in the room when the appliance is in operation SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS Install at lea...

Page 6: ...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 ...

Page 7: ... mobile home this appliance must be grounded to the steel chassis of the frame with 12 gauge or larger diameter wire This appliance must also be bolted to the floor in compliance with and according to H U D requirements unless not required by local authority The pedestal model comes with a hole pre drilled in the base for bolting The leg model requires a pre drilled mounting bracket Connect one en...

Page 8: ... extending Beneath heater and to the front side rear As indicated Sides of the stove to the front of the grill openings must have a 9 inch clearance VERTICAL INSTALLATION CHIMNEY AND CONNECTOR 3 LISTED PELLET VENT ONLY NOTE REGARDLESS OF STOVE CLEARANCE VENT PIPE MUST ALWAYS HAVE A 3 INCH CLEARANCE ALCOVE CLEARANCES MIN ALCOVE WIDTH 41 In 1054 mm MIN ALCOVE HEIGHT 47 In 1194 mm MAX ALCOVE DEPTH 36...

Page 9: ...d by the manufacturer the standard paint is model 6201 charcoal stove brite Drill and enlarge the hole as required for installation of the vent pipe and components 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 ar...

Page 10: ... OF 2 FEET 610mm ABOVE GRASS PLANTS OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLES Note The pipe lengths shown are for reference only Your actual pipe length requirements may differ SINGLE WALL PIPE SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF 5 FEET WARNING Vent surfaces can become hot enough to cause burns if touched Non combustible shielding may be required PLEASE FOLLOW THE PIPE...

Page 11: ...th a diameter of 4 6 or 8 inches 4 Use a 3 4 3 6 or 3 8 Pellet Vent to Chimney Adapter provided by the pellet vent manufacturer 5 Use only listed 3 inch Type PL pellet vent pipe between the stove and the chimney 6 Follow the pellet vent manufacturer s instructions to assemble the vent pipe and make the connection to the chimney EXISTING FACTORY BUILT NEW INSTALLATION CHIMNEY INSTALLATION NOTE THE ...

Page 12: ...UGH EXTERNAL T STAT ALLOWING UNIT TO AUTO TURN ON OFF VIA EXTERNAL T STAT SYSTEM NOTES 1 POWER ON OFF SWITCH SYSTEM MASTER ENABLE 2 POWER LED WILL FLASH DURING IGNITION START T STAT OPEN 3 IGNITION START WILL OVER RIDE BAR GRAPH FOR 10 MIN START MODE 4 AUGER LIGHT WILL FLASH DURING AUGER RUN AUGER SWITCH USED FOR MANUAL FEED 5 FAN SWITCH USED FOR HIGH FAN OUTPUT CONVECTION 6 LEVEL ADVANCE USED FOR...

Page 13: ...mper control rod in or out An air damper closed too much will produce a lazy and slow flame Adjusted properly the flames should be bright and lively Altitude and fuel types greatly affect the amount of air required Opening the damper approximately 1 2 will be sufficient for most installations and fuels The operating temperatures of this unit may vary with the different types or grades of fuel used...

Page 14: ... container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled WARNING MANY HOME VACUUM CLEANERS ALLOW ASH TO ESCAPE INTO THE ROOM AIR HOWEVER VACUUMING IS RECOMMENDED OCCASIONALLY TO AID IN SEASONAL CLEANING AND KEEP THE UNIT FREE OF EXCESS ASH DISCARD THE VACUUM BAG AFTER EACH USE ON THE STOVE I FIREBOX A Open the door sweep or vacuum Out the ash buildup Remove the Firepot and empty inspect all air Ho...

Page 15: ...ckwards and forwards several times to remove the buildup of ash After cleaning push the rake handle in until it stops III COMBUSTION BLOWER Over the course of the heating season dust and ash may collect on the blades of the combustion blower Periodically they should be inspected and vacuumed clean The combustion blower is accessed by removing the stove s right side panel and then removing the insp...

Page 16: ...ason dust may accumulate on the blades of the convection blower and should be vacuumed clean The blower also requires oiling annually limited to 3 to 4 drops Removal of the left side panel is necessary to access the blower see diagram CONVECTION BLOWER LOCATION LUBRICATION POINTS NOTE THE EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS STOVE DEPENDS GREATLY ON REGULAR CLEANING SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE FAILURE...

Page 17: ...oduce damage to the chimney or even possibly destroy the home Clean the chimney as often as needed and never go more than a year without a flue cleaning B Soot and Flyash Formation and Need for Removal The products of combustion will Contain small particles of flyash The flyash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases Incomplete combustion such as occurs d...

Page 18: ...M WARNING DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING THIS UNIT OPTIONAL SOLAR PANEL CONNECTIONS WARNING Use a 3 AMP 50 volt diode on the Positive lead between the solar panel and battery as shown in the diagram below 18 ...

Page 19: ...ble and is only extended to the original purchaser Materials and workmanship are warranted for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase Electrical components fan gaskets auger assembly and moving parts are warranted for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase The warranty does not apply if damage occurs because of accident improper operation negligence or misuse shipping damage ...

Page 20: ... STAT ALLOWING UNIT TO AUTO TURN ON OFF VIA EXTERNAL S STAT SYSTEM NOTES 1 POWER ON OFF SWITCH SYSTEM MASTER ENABLE 2 POWER LED WILL FLASH DURING IGNITION START AND T STAT OPEN 3 IGNITION START WILL OVERRIDE BAR GRAPH FOR 10 MIN START MODE 4 AUGER LIGHT WILL FLASH DURING AUGER RUN AUGER SWITCH USED FOR MANUAL FEED 5 FAN SWITCH USED FOR HIGH FAN OUTPUT CONVECTION 6 LEVEL ADVANCE USED FOR SETTING HE...

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