08 Magnum CountrySide Multi-Fueler Insert - Hints? Tips? any Experience with one here?

[Don2222]

Hello

Just got a 2008 Magnum CountrySide Multi-Fueler Fireplace Insert with shroud in.
Having an ash pan on an insert is cool even if it is a little small?
Link to a new one but this one may be heavier!
(broken link removed to http://www.northlineexpress.com/fireplace-hearth/fireplace-inserts/magnum-countryside-flex-fuel-pellet-insert-with-black-door-and-shroud-3502-3502.html)

Owner's Manual
(broken link removed to http://www.northlineexpress.com/media/pdf/aecountrysideownermanual.pdf)

See pics below.

I have to say I do not know much about it except I am familiar with other magnum stoves.

Are there updates? Do they work well?

 

[Don2222]

Hello

No more blurry pics, I just took these with my new iPhone-5.

Does anyone have any experience with this stove?

 

[smwilliamson]

looks like it has the older style auger mount with the black donut seal...thats been updated. Does the auger pull out through the front, if so, its the older style and there is an updated mount...there are two versions of the auger though. I thought the updates were from 06 on but the motor seems to be horizontally mounted? The stirrir pot bushings throught the stove are going to be wacked too I would assume. No vac switch on that model either is there?

 

[Don2222]

Hello

Well, a little cleanup and a modern look and here is what we have now! See pic

So far, the door gasket was brittle, the right ash trap was totally plugged and the ash pan door knob is missing and not secured properly. It was leaking air into the fire box! LOL