Magnum ESSEX, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ows and fittings must be airtight proper venting practices must be followed Consult with a venting professional 9 Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a tight fitting lid 9 All minimum clearances to combustibles must be followed 9 The Magnum Wood Pellet Stove Insert is tested for operation with wood pellets with an ash content of no more than 2 It is recommended that wood pellets wi...

Page 2: ... and Replacement 36 Circuit Board Functions 37 38 Setting the Draft 39 Wiring Diagram AC DC 40 41 Draft Slide Gate Adjustment 42 Igniter Replacement 43 Trouble Shoot Guide 44 45 46 47 Warranty 48 Service Record 49 TESTING CERTIFICATION INFORMATION The Magnum T40 stove report 097 S 03 2 independently tested in accordance with ASTM E1509 The Magnum T40I Insert report 097 S 04 2 independently tested ...

Page 3: ...nergy Systems Inc manufacturer of the Magnum Wood Pellet Appliances reserves the right to alter its products their specifications and or price without notice Safety tested and EPA exemption tested by Warnock Hersey to UL 1482 CAN ULC S627 ULC S628 APFI requirements Oregon administrative rules 814 23 900 to 814 23 909 and E P A Method 28A T40 Essex Heating range 10 000 40 000 BTU Fuel Storage Capac...

Page 4: ...it could be that there is a serious lacking of good quality air in the home caused by negative pressure If you have done any remodeling or if this is a newer home it is a very real possibility that this is happening Most basements have negative pressure even if you feel that your home is drafty This is called the stack or chimney effect If there is a black coating of soot coming into the home it i...

Page 5: ... approved for this appliance it will void the warranty and no service warranty will be allowed The Magnum models will burn high ash content fuels but will require additional maintenance cleaning 9 A working smoke detector must be installed in the same room as this product It is recommended that a fire extinguisher class a b c be installed close to the appliance 9 Flammable or explosive liquids suc...

Page 6: ...s to using and selecting proper fuels for your stove WOOD PELLETS 9 Be consistent in your wood pellet fuel supplier Wood Pellets will vary in content and burn characteristics from supplier to supplier A consistent supply of wood pellets will require fewer adjustments to the draft of the stove 9 Check your wood pellets for foreign objects Your stove warranty will not cover damage done to your stove...

Page 7: ...l Make sure that the shroud is with the unit when you get it The following diagram will show how to install the legs on the Leg Unit The legs are wrapped up and packaged in the hopper Unpackage the legs and get the 4 nuts out of the hardware bag Tip the unit back so that you can get the leg onto the bolt that is sticking down in each corner of the bottom of the base Be sure to have someone helping...

Page 8: ...combustible material or equivalent extending beneath heater and to the front side rear as indicated 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 In 914 mm MAX ALCOVE DEPTH 36 In 914 mm WARNING THE MINIMUM CLEARANCES...

Page 9: ...t gases are not hot enough to ignite grass plants or shrubs located in the vicinity of the termination The grade surface must not be a lawn Distance from bottom of termination and public walkway is 7ft 2 1m minimum 9 Distance to combustible materials 2 ft 610 mm This includes adjacent building fences protruding parts of the structure roof overhang plants and shrubs etc 9 It is recommended that a s...

Page 10: ...ent pipe length should not exceed 30 feet Component Equivalent Length Equivalent Pipe Length Horizontal Straight Pipe Actual Length in ft x 1 0 Horizontal Pipe 1 x 2 1 3 ft Vertical Straight Pipe Actual Length in ft x 0 5 Vertical Pipe 0 5 x 8 4 ft 900 Elbow or Tee 5 0 feet 90 Degree Tee 2 x 5 10 ft 450 Elbow 3 0 feet 45 Degree Tee 1 x 3 3 ft TOTAL 20 ft NOTE These are guidelines only Proper venti...

Page 11: ...dequate fresh air to the home so that the Magnum appliance does not become the fresh air source 4 Only non combustible pipe 3 inches in diameter is approved to use for outside air connections straight or flexible PVC pipe is NOT approved and should NEVER be used 5 If the air inlet is connected to the outside it MUST be terminated with a vertical 90 degree bend down or with a wind hood Failure to d...

Page 12: ...local building codes fire codes and the safety listing tag on the inside hopper lid An outside air source must be connected to the stove and can be brought in through the sidewall or vented crawl space Flexible or rigid pipe should be used and will connect to the adaptor on the back of the stove See air inlet location under the CLEARANCE section of this manual Place the stove where you will enjoy ...

Page 13: ...E FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE MANDATORY FOR INSTALLATION IN A MOBILE HOME 1 Stove must be permanently bolted to the floor 2 Stove must have permanent outside air source 3 Stove must be permanently electrically ground to the steel chassis of the mobile home 12 ga or larger wire 4 All vertical chimney vent must have wall supports every 5 five feet 5 All exhaust systems must have a spark arrestor INST...

Page 14: ...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 around the outside edge of the flue collar prior to securing the vent pipe Drill and attach the vent pipe to the flue collar with sheet metal screws Alternate preferr...

Page 15: ...S 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 MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES FO...

Page 16: ...ces and presence of all necessary parts including a chimney cap prior to making the connection 3 This stove may be connected to an existing ceiling mounted factory built chimney with 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...

Page 17: ...ss 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 This type of installation is not recommended in cold climates unless closed in and insulated properly required 3 min ...

Page 18: ...two terminals on the back of the control panel When the room temperature drops below the thermostat setting the thermostat switch will close allowing the stove to operate at the medium or higher settings When the room temperature matches the thermostat setting the thermostat switch will open allowing the stove to operate at the low setting 8 Locate the control panel into the side panel cut out and...

Page 19: ...to the two terminals on the back of the control panel When the room temperature drops below the thermostat setting the thermostat switch will close allowing the stove to operate at the medium or higher settings When the room temperature matches the thermostat setting the thermostat switch will open allowing the stove to operate at the low setting 17 Locate the control panel into the side panel cut...

Page 20: ...20 MAGNUM T40I INSERT INSTALLATION ...

Page 21: ...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 ...

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Page 23: ...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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Page 26: ...26 Thermostat wire connection Low voltage thermostat Molex Plug 24 volt thermostat hookup ...

Page 27: ...black negative lead to the negative battery terminal 10 Reconnect the 110 volt AC power The stove is now ready for 12 volt back up and will switch automatically to 12 volt operation when AC power is lost When AC power is restored the stove will automatically switch back to AC power and recharge the battery NOTE THE SELF IGNITER WILL NOT START THE STOVE IN THE DC POWER MODE 12v Battery Back up STAR...

Page 28: ... will stop feeding and You will need to start the cycle over again Pushing and holding the Auger switch allows you to prime the auger and add fuel to the firepot automatically This can be done app 1 minute after pushing the on off start button The unit starts automatically on the low heat setting When you have started the unit app 10 minutes you can press and hold the Heat level button and it will...

Page 29: ...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 pre...

Page 30: ...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 TURNING THE ...

Page 31: ...led 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 Use an approved Ash Vacuum system I FIREBOX A Open the door sweep or vacuum out the ash buildup Remove the firepot and empty inspect all air holes and clean if bl...

Page 32: ...iodically they should be inspected and vacuumed clean The combustion blower is accessed by removing the stove s right side panel and then removing the inspection caps or the exhaust manifold cover See figure below Never operate the stove without the inspection cap or manifold cover in place ASH RAKE HANDLE Essex Model Shown All models have a Ash Rake in the top front grill area The manual reset th...

Page 33: ...ll 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 fire thermodisk Auto reset 110 deg Normally open cool down thermodisk ...

Page 34: ...o remove these products periodically to eliminate the possibility they will be ignited in the chimney and produce 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 ...

Page 35: ...will shut itself down safely The stove may not be restarted until it has cooled and the reset button is depressed See Thermodisk location section If the auger does not turn after cleaning the back of the unit you might have tripped this disk Check it by pressing in on the center button until it clicks into place E SELF IGNITER Automatically ignites the pellets within 3 5 minutes without the use of...

Page 36: ... glass will break when tightening the screws if the glass is on the gasket Hold the glass toward the top of the door glass channel when tightening CLEANING THE GLASS When the fire is first started it will produce some smoke The smoke might accumulate on the glass surface Before the fire gets hot open the door and wipe the glass surface off with a damp rag Do not touch the surface with your hands I...

Page 37: ...ghest setting Optimum efficiency is achieved by using lower settings 2 or 3 It is also recommended that the unit not be run for extended periods of time on the number 1 setting The draft blower and venting will fill up with fly ash after a long period of time It is recommended to run the unit on a higher setting 2 or 3 once a week Run it this way for a few hours to clear the venting and draft blow...

Page 38: ...he ability to use 3 separate programming features This programming must be done by a qualified factory trained technician Contact your local dealer to set up an appointment to have this done The unit also has 3 separate modes of operation switch located on top of board Manual setting allows operator to choose heat setting changes T STAT setting allows operator to set the high setting and when the ...

Page 39: ... flame again If the status of the flame has not changed move the damper another 1 8 until you get a clean dancing flame If moving the damper does not change the fire you might have negative pressure in the home 9 The base of the flame should be blue in color and the top of the flame should be white will some yellow 9 If the flame does not have enough draft fuel will build up in the firepot and eve...

Page 40: ...40 AC MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM WARNING DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING THIS UNIT DHC 3000 AC board ...

Page 41: ...41 DC MODEL DDC 3000 WIRING DIAGRAM WARNING DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING THIS UNIT ...

Page 42: ...n position the plate will be against the mounting plate as shown If the unit needs a draft correction adjustment the bolts are loosened and the slide gate is rotated a few degrees at a time until the proper operation of the unit is achieved NOTE This adjustment must be made by a qualified Magnum Service Tech When rotating the slide gate be careful not to damage the gasket Re tighten the bolts and ...

Page 43: ...igniter is flush with the outside of the igniter housing tube Do not tighten the set screw very tight onto the igniter shaft Barely tightening it is enough If you over tighten the set screw it may ruin the igniter Crimp on the terminal ends and attach the terminal ends onto the wiring harness If you do not have a terminal crimping tool you will need to get one from a hardware store Igniters are a ...

Page 44: ...cess plates 9 Change to a better grade of fuel if necessary 9 Check that damper control knob is adjusted properly Pull out to increase fire burn 9 Push ash cleanout slides in 9 Check gasket seal around the door If the door is loose adjust the handle latch A small adjustment can be made to the door seal by adjusting the door latch rod and or the door hinges Replace the door gasket if necessary 9 Ch...

Page 45: ...it board pressure switch or relay 9 Check contents of the hopper Add fuel if necessary 9 Check all operation fuses re set manual high limit thermodisk 9 Clean out auger system 9 Have your Magnum reseller diagnose the problem and replace the parts Stove runs for 10 minutes and then shuts down Exhaust gas is not up to temperature Started on too low of Setting Must be 3 Low limit snap switch not oper...

Page 46: ... house 9 Clean the glass when the unit is not running 9 Seal any leaks in the exhaust system with RTV high temperature silicone sealer 9 Use approved ash Vacumm 9 Correct negative pressure situation 9 Pull the insert away from the fireplace opening Thoroughly clean the opening and paint the inside of the opening with latex or an inexpensive spray paint to hold the finer particles of dust Buildup o...

Page 47: ...to much ash Dirty fuel Wet fuel Lack of clean combustion air Dirty or plugged stove or venting Poor exhaust vent configuration Negative pressure present in the home Combustion motor going out Use combustion enhancement system Dirty wet fuel will produce excessive ash Get good quality fuel Take proper steps to protect from the elements to not take on moisture Check damper control and check combusti...

Page 48: ... Gold Door Finish only re finish gold door 208 RP2070 T40 Gold Door complete door assembly 372 RP2072 T40 Black Door complete door assembly 163 RP2075 Essex Gold Door Finish only re finish gold door 208 RP2076 Essex Gold Door complete door assembly 375 RP2077 Essex Black Door complete door Assembly 167 RP2080 Gold Grill assembly separate 97 RP2081 Nickel Grill Assembly separate 97 RP2082 Complete ...

Page 49: ...r and liability under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the covered defective part The purchaser shall assume all costs related to shipping the replacement parts or return of the unit to the factory for replacement If it is determined that the defect was caused by the Manufacturer the Manufacturer will cover the costs of shipping the repaired unit or replacement parts to the...

Page 50: ...50 SERVICE RECORD DATE SERVICE OR CLEANING PERFORMED This record must be sent in when any warranty claims are made ...