AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS INC. INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL COUNTRY FLAME SERIES LITTLE RASCAL Pellet Fuel Stove FREESTANDING LEG, MODEL LR-01 FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammables (vapor or liquids) in or around the vicinity of this appliance. Installation and repair must be performed by a qualified service agency. Always check with local jurisdiction or code agency before installing this product.
LITTLE RASCAL MODEL LR-01 PELLET FUEL STOVE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Page 3 Safety Notes Page 4-6 Specifications Page 6 Operating Instructions Description Pre-Operation Notes Lighting Procedure/board operation Board operation expanded Wiring Diagram Maintenance Page 7-15 Page 8 Page 10-15 Page 15-17 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19-21 Installation Instructions Precautions Free Standing Unit Positioning Venting Details Leg Installation Page 22 Page 22 Page 23-25 Page 25-26 Page 27-28 Insert Unit Posit
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a American Energy System Inc. (AES) solid fuel Wood Pellet Appliance. Your Pellet Stove was designed to provide you with durable, reliable performance and ease of operation. The Country Flame LR-01 has been painstakingly designed with your comfort in mind. On those cool evenings when you’d like a little extra heat in the room, but you don’t want to turn on the furnace, you’ll enjoy the thermal efficiency of the LR-01.
SAFETY NOTES FOR SAFE OPERATION – THIS MANUAL MUST BE USED FOR INSTALLATION OF STOVE UNIT AND RETAINED BY THE OWNER FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY NOTES. The Country Flame LR-01 Pellet Stove is different from conventional wood burning appliances. It is very important that you read and understand all of the instructions before installing and using your Pellet Stove. Follow the procedures and maintenance instructions outlined in this manual exactly.
12. NEVER connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance. 13. ALWAYS follow the lighting instructions in this manual; short cuts of any kind can be dangerous. 14. Check your local building codes and consult your insurance company before installing your unit. 15. Due to high temperatures, the pellet stove should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. 16. Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the room heater. 17.
combustion, such as occurs during start-up, shut down, or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system. The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year to determine if cleaning is necessary. SPECIFICATIONS FUEL TYPE: A.P.F.I. residential fuel: Premium quality fuel only Heat Content: 8200 BTU/lb. min. Bulk Density: 40 lb. /cubic ft. min.
DESCRIPTION The LR-01 Wood Pellet Stove is designed to sit on legs as a freestanding unit. The basic stove unit measures 22 3/4” high by 26” wide and 19 3/4” deep. Centered above the firebox glass front door is a vent through which room convection air is passed. The left side of the Little Rascal has a control panel called the control board. The control board includes 5 heat settings, an ON/OFF switch and lights to indicate the operational state of the board.
for more or less combustion air to the unit. To vary the air, the air damper control is slid in (less air) and out (more air.) 1. Conditions that warrant more combustion air (2/3 to full open) are: Hardwood pellets Higher altitudes Increased heat settings (3- 5) 2. Conditions that warrant less air (1/3 to ½): Softwood pellets Low altitudes Lower heat settings (2-3) 3.
PRE-OPERATION NOTES 1. Thoroughly read and understand this manual. Pay particular attention to the maintenance and safety sections of this manual. Failure to inspect the stove and understand these instructions may cause unsatisfactory performance. 2. Check to see that the intake and exhaust vents are properly tight and correctly installed. 3. Remove protective materials such as plastic coverings, plastic bags, and other material shipped with the stove. 4.
IGNITION/START-UP PROCEDURE American Energy Systems Inc. (AES) introduced its exclusive control board technology in 2011. This control board technology was introduced across all lines of MagnuM and Country Flame pellet and corn stove products. AES continues to demonstrate leadership in bringing new products to market. AES developed its own control board technology in order to bring reliable, supportable, and sustainable biomass-fueled products to market throughout the 21st Century.
Input Voltage Fuse (fast acting) Vacuum Sensor Exhaust Temperature Sensor Overtemp Sensor Fuel Control Room Air Control Combustion Air Control Stir Rod Thermostat (optional) Alternating Current (AC) Input provided by the local power company. This source of energy must provide a 120 Volt input signal with a frequency of 60 Hertz and a maximum branch current capacity of 15 Amperes. If other devices are connected to the branch, interference or over current may cause circuit breaker to trip.
FIGURE 5 displays the Country Flame Control Board front panel. Each function of the Control Board is identified. ( NPS-1005-N-7 control center, 2011 and newer models) Power- on light glows amber when on Heat level indictor LED (red per heat level setting) Auger feed light (amber when on) Manual, Thermostatic operation mode button Heat level (up) adj. button room air adjustment button Heat level (down) adj.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Using self igniter systems, if auto ignition system (optional) has been installed) NOTE: Before the stove is started, the firepot must be checked for debris and clear air holes. Some fuels 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 the firepot area or in the ash pan as it will block off the air flow to the firepot.
“Draft Trim” button along with the heat level button arrow up or heat level button arrow down, depending on desired change. The auger feed rate on each setting is pre-programmed but may be changed if necessary. The “Auger Trim” button will override the programmed feed rates by +/-5% on all heat levels. To override the feed rate press and hold the ‘Auger Trim’ button along with the heat level button arrow up or heat level button arrow down, depending on desired change.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Without using system igniter) NOTE: Before the stove is started, the firepot should be checked for debris and clear air holes. Some fuels 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 the firepot. Your control panel has three (3) separate modes of operation (switch located on top of board).
The draft and room air blower speed varies directly with the feed rate. The “Draft Trim” button will override the variable fan function +/- 5 volts on all heat levels. To override, press and hold the “Draft Trim” button along with the heat level button arrow up or heat level button arrow down, depending on desired change. The auger feed rate on each setting is pre-programmed but may be changed if necessary. The “Auger Trim” button will override the programmed feed rates by +/-5% on all heat levels.
selected. The number #2 or #3 heat level setting is recommended for the 1st 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 manually prime the auger. The room fan button will override the # 1 heat level setting fan speed and go to high speed.
AC MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING THIS UNIT.
MAINTENANCE 1. If pellets contain a large amount of “fines” (foreign matter or sawdust), you will need to clean the heat exchanger area for buildup often to determine if any maintenance is needed. You may want to screen pellets before use if they contain a large number of “fines.” 2. Sand in the pellets may cause “clinkering” (hard brittle deposits found in the bottom of the firepot).
10. Remove the ash pan using either the ash pan removal tool (furnished) or a glove. Lift the ash pan up and out the door. Dump the ash pan into a fire safe, covered container. The firepot may be lifted out and dumped using a glove. With these items removed, carefully check that the unit and all ashes are cooled completely. Vacuum out the bottom of the unit, paying close attention to the air inlet. Vacuum the inside of the unit thoroughly cleaning the 2 holes found under the ash pan.
Maintenance Cont. It is important that the combustion air intake area is kept clean and free from a buildup of ash. Once a week, remove the ash pan and firepot out of the firebox area and clean out the built-up ash using an approved ash vacuum. Using a small cleanout hose (available with ash vac kit), suck the ash out of the air intake and inside of the firebox area so that air can flow easily.
INSTALLATION / PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the Country Flame warranty. 1. Look at the label on the back of your unit to find the serial number. Write the serial number of the unit on the Table of Contents page immediately.
INSTALLATION / FREESTANDING UNIT / POSITIONING 1. When determining the proper location for your unit, keep in mind the heater should be kept out of any traffic paths in the room, away from curtains, drapes or any other combustibles. It should also be placed in a position where heat will be evenly distributed throughout the room. 2. When location has been determined, position the unit within the clearance parameters shown below. 3.
INSTALLATION / FREESTANDING UNIT / VENTING 1. After positioning the Little Rascal in its final position, proper flue venting must be installed according to local and national codes. The LR-01 is a rear vented unit and flue vent pipe can be run directly from the rear of the unit. Proper venting can be achieved by installing 3” TYPE PL double wall vent pipe according to code requirements.
EXTERIOR WALL EXTERIOR WALL JET CAP WALL THIMBLE FLUE PIPE FLUE PIPE CLEAN OUT "T" JET CAP FIGURE 1: HORIZONTAL VENT PIPE (2 options) 7. FIGURE 2 shows a traditional, as well as more efficient, flue pipe installation. Note the dimensions that are required to be maintained in this type of installation. Dimensions are A equals a minimum of 24”, B equals a minimum of 3”, and C equals a minimum of 6”.
8. For installations that pass through a vertical wall and not through the roof, The Factory recommends an installation similar to the one shown in FIGURE 3. Dimension A should be a minimum of 16” and dimension B should be a minimum of 3”. Any outside vent should have a vertical run of at least 5’. At the same time, ensure that termination of the flue pipe does not occur just under the roof overhang. Such a termination can cause smoke to seep back through the roof and into the home.
INSTALLATION / FREESTANDING UNIT / DETAIL The flue vent exit shall be located not less than 48” from any opening through which exhaust could enter the building, (i.e. windows and doors), and not less than 24” from adjacent public walkways. It shall be arranged so that flue gases are not directed in such a way as to pose a health hazard, overheat combustible structures or enter any building.
INSTALLATION / FREESTANDING UNIT / DETAILS LEG INSTALLATION / FREESTANDING UNIT / DETAILS 1. Locate the eight (8) bolts in the package that comes with the leg kit. 2. Bolt the four (4) legs to the bottom of the pellet stove using two bolts per leg for a total of eight (8) bolts through the holes provided at the bottom corner of each unit. 3. Use the leveling bolts provided to level the pellet stove. The pellet stove should be level or slightly declined from front to back.
INSTALLATION / INSERT UNIT / POSITIONING 1. The LR-01 insert is designed to be inserted into an existing masonry fireplace or zero clearance box. The suitability of the existing firebox needs to be determined. You should insure that the heater is kept out of any traffic paths in the room, away from curtains, drapes or any other combustibles. You should also check that the existing fireplace was placed in a position where heat will be evenly distributed throughout the room. 2.
INSTALLATION / INSERT UNIT / VENTING 1. The LR-01 is designed for both new installations and as an insert into existing fireplaces. The LR-01 is NOT designed to be installed without proper vent pipe. Proper venting can be achieved by installing a 3” (less than ten feet) or 4” (more than ten feet) TYPE PL double wall vent pipe or listed TYPE “L” chimney liner. A listed single wall stainless steel liner may be used if installing the LR-01 into an approved wood burning chimney.
FIGURE 8: CHIMNEY FLUE AND FRESH AIR VENTING 31
INSTALLATION / MOBILE HOME STANDARDS 1. Mobile home code requires the pellet stove be bolted to the floor regardless of whether it has legs or is mounted on its optional pedestal. 2. A pellet stove must be electrically grounded to the steel frame of the mobile home. 3. A pellet stove must have an outside combustion air source installed in a mobile home. 4. CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME (floors, walls, ceilings and roof) MUST BE MAINTAINED. 5.
2. Information and warning labels are located under the hopper lid. These labels provide information on operation and maintenance that the operator should always follow when operating the stove. Keep the hopper lid closed during operation. 3. There are electrical warning labels inside the LR-01 that inform the consumer that before any electrical service is attempted on a unit, disconnect the unit from the source power before servicing.
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