ASH TRAPS -
Remove the rear burn plate from the
firebox area. This will expose the 2 ash traps and the
pellet fuel drop chute. Fly ash may be removed by vacuuming inside the trap area with an approved
ash vacuum (
A HOME SHOP VAC MAY BE USED TO REMOVE ASH FROM YOUR STOVE *ONLY* WHEN THE
ASHES HAVE COOLED
). A bottle cleaning brush can help remove build-up inside the traps.
S
HEAT TUBES -
With your stove’s main door closed,
pull the HEAT TUBE SCRAPER ROD forward and back-
ward a few times. As different types of pellets
produce different amounts of ash, cleaning the
tubes enables the heat exchange to operate
efficiently. CAUTION: On a burning stove, the scraper
rod is HOT or may not move due to metal expansion.
WEEKLY
(or every
2-3 days)
W
S
ASH BIN -
Monitor the ash level on a weekly basis.
Ash content is a good indication of fuel efficiency
and quality.
A HOME SHOP VAC MAY BE USED TO
REMOVE ASH FROM YOUR STOVE *ONLY* WHEN THE
ASHES HAVE COOLED.
Refer to your
TECHNICAL GUIDE
for more information on the safe disposal of ash.
SEASONALLY
(or every 1-2 tons
of fuel burned)
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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BURN GRATE -
Clean as needed, scraping off any
residue that may stick to the grate bottom or sides.
Ensure the holes are clean and unrestricted.
CAUTION: When replacing the grate,
make sure it
is properly seated in the burn pot
(ie. sitting level,
front to back, left to right).
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BURN POT -
Remove the burn grate. Clean out the
burn pot as needed. Do not push the ash to the
back of the pot as this will restrict the air flow and
affect the performance of this appliance.
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WINDOW CLEANING -
Clean your window as needed with an approved wood appliance glass
cleaner to remove heavy build-up on the window.
Do NOT use abrasive chemical cleaners.
A
000
steel wool pad
may be used to scour any hard-to-remove creosote and carbon accumulation. Finish
your cleaning procedure by washing down the glass with vinegar & water to remove cleaner residue.
DO NOT OPERATE YOUR STOVE WITH BROKEN GLASS!
W
W
WARNING: Disconnect the electrical cord prior to opening the sides of your stove or opening the
exhaust system for any inspection, cleaning, maintenance or service work. NEVER perform any
inspection, cleaning, maintenance or service on a HOT STOVE or when the cord is plugged in.
Proper care of your pellet stove or heater is required for peak, sustained performance. The need for
frequent cleaning depends upon:
HEAT
TUBES
SCRAPER
ROD
WINDOW
BURN
GRATE
BURN
POT
ASH BIN
- amount of pellets burned
- pellet quality
REQUIRED
ROUTINE CLEANING
HEAT
TUBES
SCRAPER
ROD
HOPPER
AUGER
AUGER
MOTOR
FAN
MOTOR
EXHAUST
AIR
INTAKE
WINDOW
BURN
GRATE
REAR
BURN PLATE
BURN
POT
ASH BIN
FREESTANDING STOVE
SHOP HEATER
REAR
BURN PLATE
HOPPER
AUGER
AUGER
MOTOR
FAN MOTOR
EXHAUST
AIR
INTAKE
- length of time since the previous cleaning
- quality of the fire
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