American-energy-systems Crossfire Flex Manuel d'utilisateur

Version 2.0fc 1 MODEL CF-04 CROSSFIRE STOVE FIREPLACE INSERT, (FLEX FUEL VERSION) USA & CANADA TES

Version 4.0 10 PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED. IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT AES’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED

Version 4.0 11 American Energy Systems, Inc 150 Michigan Street SE Hutchinson, MN 55350 Fold Here Name Address

Version 4.0 12 THE CROSSFIRE OPERATION FEATURES Country Flame designed and built the CF04 -FLEX stove to burn 100% shelled corn. Unlike

Version 4.0 13 FIGURE 2: CROSSFIRE COMPONENTS SAFETY FEATURES The Crossfire comes standard with a number of advanced safety features; h

Version 4.0 14 ensure stable operation of the Crossfire. Fortunately, there are simple, reliable, and cost effective power backup soluti

Version 4.0 15 CROSSFIRE STARTUP The first step in preparing the Crossfire for use is to remove it from its shipping crate. Ensure that

Version 4.0 16 air to the stove to intensify the flame. You must establish a strong, intense burn before corn can be fed into stove. (th

Version 4.0 17 • FUEL the only fuel the CF04-FLEX stove is designed to burn is #2 shelled Corn (10-12% moisture) or any mix of Corn and

Version 4.0 18 The stir rod will be controlled by the “Intelli-Choice” control board. This stir rod assists in mixing fuel with air in t

Version 4.0 19 FIGURE 4A: CONTROL BOARD BLOCK DIAGRAM Input Voltage Alternating Current (AC) Input provided by the local pow

Version 4.0 2SAFETY NOTES The Crossfire Model CF-04 FLEX fuel stove is significantly different from a conventional wood-burning stove. One major d

Version 4.0 20 FIGURE 5 displays the Country Flame Control Board front panel. Each function of the Control Board is identified. Control

Version 4.0 21 FIGURE 6: CONTROL BOARD FUNCTIONS Country Flame’s control board provides reliable control of stove functions with minimal

Version 4.0 22 In order to utilize the full capabilities of the Control Board, the homeowner should be familiar with the backside of the

Version 4.0 23 TROUBLESHOOTING CODES FOR COUNTRY FLAME CONTROL BOARD The following table provides additional information as to the re

Version 4.0 24 Code 9 Intelli-Choice Control Board has completed the IGNITION CYCLE and is switching to the BURN CYCLE. The igniter sh

Version 4.0 25 STOVE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FIGURE 8 provides the CF04-FLEX electrical schematic of the components and sensors that are eithe

Version 4.0 26 STOVE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 2 shows the physical dimensions of the Crossfire product. CROSSFIRE DIMENSIONS (IN INCHES) STO

Version 4.0 27 move to that heat setting anytime the thermostat calls for heat. Otherwise, when the thermostat no longer calls for heat,

Version 4.0 28 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PREPARATION Country Flame strongly recommends the Crossfire be installed by a certified profess

Version 4.0 29 installation into an approved masonry or zero clearance fireplaces, the use of single or double-wall flue pipe will not af

Version 4.0 3 WARNING: Maintain all minimum safety clearances of the Crossfire stove and chimney system. Never install the Crossf

Version 4.0 30 CHIMNEY It is extremely important that a Crossfire stove be vented into a non defective, clean, and properly lined chimne

Version 4.0 31 combustion. In all cases, the flue must be relined with a listed liner system, such as HomeSaver Chimney Liner. If you

Version 4.0 32 carpet to come in contact with any part of the Crossfire insert. Maintain clearances to combustibles as specified in TABL

Version 4.0 33 MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL A COUNTRY FLAME CROSSFIRE STOVE IN ANY MOBILE HOME SLEEPING ROOM. WARN

Version 4.0 34 Do not violate minimum clearances with approved thermal barriers. Manville’s CERAFORM 126 is an example of an approved in

Version 4.0 35 3. At no time should a floor protector be placed on top of carpeting. Carpeting must be removed and the floor protection

Version 4.0 36 certified professional to install a flue gas pellet venting system. Do not deviate from the pellet flue manufacturer’s in

Version 4.0 37 FIGURE 15: MOBILE HOME CHIMNEY INSTALLATION

Version 4.0 38 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The Crossfire Model CF-04 has minimal maintenance requirements; however, fa

Version 4.0 39 STOVE DOOR ADJUSTMENT The Crossfire door may require fine adjustment due to variations in the door, the gasket material, d

Version 4.0 4 CAUTION: Operate the Crossfire with the fuel hopper lid closed at all times. Failure to keep the hopper lid closed

Version 4.0 40 the door glass. Removal of these glass retaining clips can be accomplished with household tools. Order the necessary rep

Version 4.0 41 In order to thoroughly clean the exhaust chamber, the Crossfire has two cleaning ports that provide access to the exhaust

Version 4.0 42 a period of use can lead to one or both exhaust chambers becoming blocked and thus causing the stove to burn inefficientl

Version 4.0 43 APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Shut off the power to the unit and allow it to cool off when performing cleaning and m

Version 4.0 44 APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONT’D) Stirring Paddles do not turn The chain drive for the stirring paddles needs t

Version 4.0 45 APPENDIX B: MAINTENANCE GUIDE Shut off the power to the unit and allow it to cool off when performing cleaning and mainte

Version 4.0 46 APPENDIX B: MAINTENANCE GUIDE (CONT’D) Cleaning the Glass To clean glass, use a mild non-abrasive cleaner when the sto

Version 4.0 47 APPENDIX B: MAINTENANCE GUIDE (CONT’D) Replacing the Door / Glass Gaskets To replace the gaskets, remove the door by

Version 4.0 48 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type: #2 Yellow Shelled Corn Fuel (CLEANED) Hardwood Pellet Fuel Moi

Version 4.0 49 APPENDIX D: CROSSFIRE THEORY OF OPERATION BURN PHASE Multiple heat lights indicate the control panel burn phase. There

Version 4.0 5 CERTIFICATION SAFETY LABEL (sample)

Version 4.0 50 APPENDIX D: THEORY OF OPERATION (cont’d) FAULT PHASE The fault phase is indicated by all lights except the Country Fla

Version 4.0 51 movement facilitates removal of the stir rod for maintenance or for facilitating starting a fire by rotating the stir rod

Version 4.0 52 APPENDIX E: COMBUSTION BASICS An understanding of Combustion Basics will assist in resolving problems with a variety o

Version 4.0 53 Combustion Temperature: The temperature required to ensure the release of flammable vapors. To sustain combustion, the he

Version 4.0 54 The obvious advantage of Corn or wood pellets over conventional chopped wood logs is the consistency of the fuel both from

Version 4.0 55 As a final note, the two basic stages of corn burning are: a) Somewhere around 1100o F the corn fuel particles have comb

Version 4.0 56 APPENDIX F: REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS Part Number Description Number per CROSSFIRE CF04-P72 BURN

Version 4.0 57 APPENDIX F: REPLACEMENT PARTS (cont’d) REPLACEMENT PARTS Part Number Description Number per CROSSFIRE INSERT CF

Version 4.0 58 Part Number Description Number per CROSSFIRE INSERT PP-484 CAUTION LABEL 1 PP-486 ELECTRICAL LABEL

Version 4.0 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY NOTES...

Version 4.0 7 MOBILE HOME RULES ...

Version 4.0 8 FORWARD COUNTRY FLAME Country Flame has worked for over two decades in researching and developing biomass fuel burning st

Version 4.0 9 AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS INC. LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY This warranty is in effect on all products sold after 01/01/2009 and