Magnum t40ac, t40dc, t40i, essex, wood pellet stove / fireplace insert note: these instructions must be saved for future reference please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet burning stove. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injur...
2 rev. Date 06/22/05rev1 section page introduction / specifications..…………………………………… 3 technical bulletin/importance of adequate fresh air…………. 4 safety steps……………………………………………………… 5 burning solid fuels……………………………………………… 6 unpacking your magnum wood pellet appliance ………………. 7 clearances………………………………………...
3 we appreciate your decision to help preserve our precious environment by purchasing your magnum wood pellet appliance. With everyone working together, we can have clean air and renewable heat for our homes. Please read this owners manual carefully before using this appliance and if you have any qu...
4 importance of adequate fresh air every home is a slightly different situation and depending on the design of the air movement within the home, might be easy to distribute heat or very difficult. If you have boiler heat or other non- ducted central heating this becomes even more of a challenge as a...
Important: proper installation of this stove is crucial for proper and safe operation. Installing this product improperly may result in a house fire and personal injury. All applicable building codes for your location must be followed. In areas where building codes require additional steps to the in...
6 5 unlike petroleum and natural gas products, solid fuels such as wood pellets create ash as the fuel is burned. Even with the highly efficient flame your magnum wood pellet stove will produce, the solid fuels used will produce ash. This ash will have to be cleaned out of the stove from time to tim...
7 when you receive your magnum wood pellet stove, leg unit or fireplace insert, be careful to inspect all parts and components to make sure that nothing was damaged or lost in shipment. If there was shipping damage, be sure to report it to your magnum reseller, or the shipping company that delivered...
8 clearances conventional clearances a…sidewall 9 in. (229 mm) b…back wall 3 in. (75 mm)……(vertical venting installation requires a min. 3” clearance from combustibles to vent pipe). C…corner wall 3 in (75 mm)…….(vertical venting installation requires a min. 3” clearance from combustibles to vent pi...
9 it is recommended that only an authorized magnum installer install your wood pellet stove. The following installation guidelines must be followed to ensure conformity with both the safety listing of this stove and to local building codes. 9 a listed 3” or 4” type “pl” pellet vent exhaust system mu...
10 guidelines for exhaust venting systems design, cont…… to determine whether a 3” or 4” exhaust system should be used, follow the guidelines below: 1) determine the “equivalent pipe length” for each component used according to the comparison chart below. Add the “equivalent pipe length” of all comp...
11 outside make-up air for combustion is required on all installations 1) for freestanding installations with horizontal through-the-wall exhaust, it is required that the stove combustion air intake be connected to a fresh air intake outside. If the home is newer or has been tightly insulated it is ...
12 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 pellet stove, please contact your dealer or american energy systems, inc. For information. Note: this st...
13 the magnum wood pellet appliances may be installed as follows: 1) a freestanding unit (with a pedestal only) 2) a hearth mounted fireplace insert into a masonry or factory built fireplace (t40i only) 3) a built-in heater mounted in an alcove with a pedestal 4) a built-in heater mounted on a non-c...
14 vent termination general instructions note: the following are general instructions for installing this appliance. The vent pipe manufacturer’s instructions should be followed for the vent pipe being used. Use only 3 or 4 inch listed type pl pellet vent pipe. Warning: shut off all electrical power...
15 horizontal installation exhaust vent termination shall be as follows: a minimum of 4 feet/122omm below, beside and 1 foot above any door or window that opens, or any opening into a building. A minimum of 2 feet/610mm from any adjacent building or overhang. A minimum of 7 feet/2130mm above grade, ...
16 vertical installation guidelines on connecting to an existing factory-built chimney: 1. Inspect the chimney for the presence of creosote, soot or other combustible deposits, and blockage or obstructions. Thoroughly clean the chimney and remove any obstructions. 2. Thoroughly inspect the chimney f...
17 warning: unless the venting is enclosed and insulated, this installation will cause poor venting, excess ash buildup, premature failure of exhaust system, staining of the house siding and serious creosote buildup. This installation should not be used in a cold climate area. Storm collar note: thi...
18 ac control panel/thermostat hook-up warning: always disconnect power cord during any electrical operation 1. Remove control panel from protective packaging. 2. Connect the one way molex plug to the control panel, do not pull on the wire harness inside the stove. Note: use only a low voltage mercu...
19 dc control panel/thermostat hook-up warning: always disconnect power cord during any electrical operation 10. Remove control panel from protective packaging. 11. Connect the one way molex plug to the control panel, do not pull on the wire harness inside the stove. Note: use only a low voltage mer...
20 magnum t40i insert installation.
21 t40i insert installation cont. Siding use only rigid pellet vent pipe framing chimney cap storm collar seal plate 3”(75mm minimum clearance around vent 6”(150mm) min. 16” (375mm) minimum 6” (150mm) minimum.
22 t40i insert installation cont..
23 it is not recommended to run the fresh air to the top of the chimney it is best to route the fresh air intake either out the back of the fireplace cavity or down and out to an outside air source. Running the fresh air up and out the top of the chimney can cause excessive draft issues..
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26 thermostat wire connection low voltage thermostat molex plug 24 volt thermostat hookup.
27 optional 12 volt battery back-up warning: always disconnect power cord during any electrical operation note: never use an unsealed battery 1. Disconnect the 110 volt ac power before connecting the 12 volt battery. 2. Determine the location for the 12 volt battery and obtain the proper length and ...
28 operating instructions (dc models) note: each time the stove is started, the firepot should be checked for debris and clear air holes. Some fuel will cause the firepot to build up more frequently making it necessary to stir and clean the firepot more often. Do not allow ash to build up underneath...
29 operating instructions (ac models) note: each time the stove is started, the firepot should be checked for debris and clear air holes. Some pellets will cause the firepot to build up more frequently making it necessary to stir and clean the firepot more often. Do not allow ash to build up underne...
30 operation instructions…continued (all models) proper fuel this stove is designed and approved to burn pelletized wood fuel only. Do not use any other type of fuel. Factory approved pellets are those ¼” or 5/16” in diameter and not over 1” in total length. Larger pellets will cause the auger to ja...
31 cleaning instructions note: be sure the stove is turned off, the power cord is unplugged, and the unit is cold before cleaning or servicing. Recommended cleaning periods: a. The heat exchange tubes in the stove should be cleaned daily / weekly. B. The fire box should be cleaned every 7 to 10 days...
32 cleaning instructions…continued warning: disconnect the power cord before cleaning or servicing this unit. The stove must be turned off and cooled before using the rake handle. Ii. Heat exchanger: this stove is designed with a built-in heat exchange tube rake. The ash handle is located on the fro...
33 cleaning instructions for the t40i insert the convection (room fan) blower will accumulate dust, cat hair, etc. On the blades during the heating season. This must be vacuumed clean as often as necessary. If you have pets, they will need to be cleaned auto reset 110 deg. Normally open proof of fir...
34 regularly as the pet hair will clog up the fins and also the motor windings and cause premature wear, overheating and failure of the blower system. Cleaning instructions…continued warning: disconnect power cord before cleaning or servicing. Note: cleaning intervals may vary greatly with different...
35 automatic features a. Thermostat option: when using a thermostat, set the stove to one of the medium or higher settings. The stove will burn at the rate selected on demand by the thermostat (medium to high). When the room temperature drops below the thermostat setting, the thermostat switch will ...
36 your magnum wood pellet stove comes to you with the glass door installed in place, ready for use. The glass is surrounded on the edges with a gasket and seated in a glass channel. It is held in place with two (2) clips on the top and two (2) clips on the bottom removal of broken or damaged glass ...
37 startup/ normal operation when the circuit board is energized (the on/off button is pushed), the start up cycle is initiated. This starts a timed 8-15 minute cycle which allows the unit to light. If the unit is on ac power, the automatic ignition system will energize. The igniter (optional featur...
38 basic circuit board functions (expanded) / diagnostics operation 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 s...
39 a proper draft setting is crucial to the successful burning of solid fuels. Draft refers to the amount of air flowing through the burn chamber of your stove. Too much or too little draft will cause your stove to burn improperly and may result in the fire burning out. Please follow these guideline...
40 ac model wiring diagram warning: disconnect power before servicing this unit. D h c -300 0 a c bo ard.
41 dc model ddc-3000 wiring diagram warning: disconnect power before servicing this unit.
42 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. 12 volt battery 12 volt solar panel - - + + neg. Neg. Pos. Pos. 3 amp / 50v diode draft slide gate adjustment the normal operation of th...
43 igniter replacement the igniter system on the magnum appliances’ is an integral part of the wiring system. If the igniter is shorted out, the wiring must be by-passed for the unit to operate. It is recommended that once a season the igniter is checked for proper operation and replaced if it does ...
44 trouble shooting guide unplug power to the appliance before performing any service. Problem causes solutions ? Fire burns with a lazy, orange flame and/or fuel builds up in the firepot and the window gets sooted up quickly. ♦ insufficient combustion air. ♦ feed rate too high for manual draft sett...
45 problem causes solutions ? Fire goes out or stove shuts down automatically. ♦ hopper is empty. ♦ fuel is not feeding. ♦ high limit temperature switch has tripped. ♦ vacuum pressure switch has tripped. ♦ poor quality or wet fuel. ♦ combustion air too high. ♦ fuel feed rate is too low. 9 refill hop...
46 problem causes solutions ? Blower will not operate. ♦ no power to stove. ♦ no power to control board. ♦ blower has overheated due to dirt on blades or in motor ♦ blower is defective 9 check to see that the stove is plugged into the wall outlet. 9 check to see if your circuit breaker has “tripped”...
47 problem causes solutions fuel burns off to quickly, have difficulty keeping a pilot fire. Air shutter is open to far. Over drafting on a vertical install. Outside air is not hooked up positive or negative pressure in home is affecting the units operation adjust your air shutter to a more closed p...
48 magnum appliances replacement parts price list order # model name/description consumer pricing rp2000 t40, essex igniter 40 rp2001 t40 brick panel, left 40 rp2002 t40 brick panel, right 40 rp2004 t40, essex control board (dc) 145 rp2005 t40, essex ac control board (analog board, repair only) 145 ...
49 5 year limited warranty this warranty is issued by american energy systems, inc. (manufacturer) and extends only to the original purchaser of this product. This limited warranty will not become effective unless you have returned the attached warranty card within 30 days of your purchase. If you f...
50 service record date service or cleaning performed this record must be sent in when any warranty claims are made..