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The stir rod will be controlled by the “
Intelli-Choice
” control board. This stir rod assists in mixing fuel with
air in the burn pot. The stirring action improves the mixing of oxygen and fuel and accelerates the
combustion process. As heat settings are changed on the
Intelli-Choice
control board, the stir rod speed will
automatically be adjusted to more closely match the feed rates of the different heat settings.
The stir rod assists in minimizing “clinker” build-up in the burn pot. If the proper air-fuel mixture is set by
the homeowner, the Crossfire will generate a very fine ash rather than clinkers. In addition, the stir rod
ensures that the fuel and flame are constantly agitated within the burn pot to enhance the combustion process.
The Crossfire burn pot has been designed to ensure maximum efficiency of burn while minimizing the
amount of ash being produced at the same time minimizing the clinkers that might choke out a fire. Testing
by Country Flame has shown that the Crossfire can be continuously operated for several days without
requiring cleaning. However for optimum stove performance, make sure all air passages and burnpot are free
of obstruction. It should be recognized by the homeowner that environmental variables as well as the type of
fuel being burnt can have dramatic effect on the amount of ash or clinkers formed during the burn cycle.
Burn pot cleaning will depend upon the quality, quantity, and moisture content of the fuel. Ash removal will
be required from time to time depending on the amount of usage and the heat output required. The Crossfire
stove should be shut down and cooled before cleaning or removing any ash from the firebox.
CLEANING - ASH REMOVAL
The Crossfire stove has a deep ash container built into the firebox. There is no removable ash pan located
within the Crossfire. This means the operator must allow the ash to properly cool and then vacuum the ash
from the stove and BURNPOT with an industry approved ash vacuum. Once the ash has been removed from
the firebox, it should be stored or disposed of in proper containers. Failure to properly handle ash, even when
the ash is believed to be completely cool, can lead to a fire.
Always remove ashes after they have been allowed to cool properly. Hot ash is dangerous to both
surrounding areas and occupants and can cause fires or severe burns. Wait until the fire has been out for
several hours before vacuuming the firebox with an industry approved ash vacuum. Protective gloves should
be worn anytime ash is removed. Dump all ash into a proper ash container and remove to a safe outdoors
area. Remember that although the ash may look and feel cool to the touch, a smoldering ember can start a
fire.
CAUTION:
Care should be used to store any ash in a proper container with an approved airtight lid. If
ash is taken outside, water should be poured over the ash to ensure no fire flare up can occur.
Intelli-Choice
CONTROL BOARD
In 2001 Country Flame introduced its own control board technology, called the “
Intelli-Choice.
”
Country
Flame’s control board technology was introduced across all pellets and corn stove product lines. The
Intelli-
Choice
control board is being used exclusively on Country Flame product. This control board technology was
developed to ensure better support to customers. Country Flame will seek to provide the most advanced
controls while maintaining the look and feel our dealers and customers have come to know and expect.
Country Flame also wants to ensure its product can be upgraded to newer and more advanced technology if
and when this technology becomes available and the customer chooses to obtain it. Country Flame is
committed to its customer base. Country Flame will strive to make the service support process easier through
systematic troubleshooting procedures and repair events that should allow for evolving “plug n play”
operations. Country Flame’s goal is to ensure a certified service technician can diagnose and repair any stove
problem in less than 30 minutes. FIGURE 4A depicts control board basic theory and FIGURE 4B provides a
brief description of sensor controls.
