Magnum ESSEX, Owner'S Manual

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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 underneath the firepot. 
PRIMING THE AUGER: 
Never leave the stove unattended during priming or start-up.  

Priming the auger is required when the unit is new or when 

the hopper has completely run out of fuel.  

Be sure to vacuum out the hopper every 4-6 bags of fuel.

 
TO PRIME THE AUGER: 

A  Load the hopper with pellets. 
B  Push the “On/Off” switch. 
C  Press the auger override switch until pellets begin to drop into the firepot. 

When pellets begin to drop regularly, the auger is primed.  You may need to prime the auger a couple times if the fuel 
has been completely run out.  This may take a few lightings more than normal.  

STARTING YOUR STOVE 
Note:  The viewing door and hopper door must be closed and/or latched during operation. 
 

A  Pull the air damper control rod out to approximately 1/4. 
B  Clean out and dump the firepot.  Place a small amount of fuel in firepot 
C  Press the “On/Off” button to initiate the start up sequence. 
D  Set the heat level on #3.  (press the advance button.) 

This stove is equipped with a self igniter that will start 
the pellets without the use of fire starter.  Pellets will 
drop into the firepot and ignite in 3-5 minutes.  The 
igniter will continue to run for approximately 10 min 
until a fire is established.  If a fire is not started 
within the minimum cycle, the auger will stop feeding. 
 
The auger button allows you to prime the 
auger and add fuel to the firepot automatically. Press and 
hold the button until you have the right fuel load. 

Do not continue to hold the auger button under 
normal operation, as it could overload the firepot, 
smother the fire and lead to a dangerous condition. 

The convection blower speed varies directly with the feed rate.  The “Fan” button will override the variable fan 
function when pressed. It will set the convection blower to high at any feed rate setting. 

NOTE:  In case of a power outage, the pressure switch has tripped, the door has been opened, the hopper door has been 
left open or any power interruption lasting longer than 5 seconds, the “On/Off” button must be pushed and held for 
app. 7 seconds (or until you here a click) to re-engage the auger system. 
 
IMPORTANT:  The circuit board will not function properly if the outlet is not a constant 115 volt, 60 cycle power 
source.  The outlet must be grounded properly and have the correct polarity.  A polarity and ground tester can be 
picked up at any hardware store to assure proper operation.  If you are using a power generator, solar power or wind 
generation make sure that you have a constant correct power source. 
 
The unit electrical warranty would become void if a constant power source is not available.  Also make sure that a 
proper surge protector is between the unit and the power source.  The circuit board will not be warranted if there is not 
a surge protector installed to the unit. 
 
It is strongly recommended that you unplug the power source during times when the unit is not being operated to 
protect the unit from power surges, power spikes and drops in power.  It is very common for a circuit board to work 
when the unit is shut off in the spring and then won’t work in the fall.  Unplugging the unit will prevent this from 
happening.