Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
4. Clearance to combustibles may only be reduced by
means approved by the regulatory authority.
5. Store pellet fuels in a dry area away from unit. Do not
store fuels within the space heater installation
clearances or within the space required for charging
and ash removal.
6. Adequate ventilation air is required to operate this
heater. During operation the heater draws air for
combustion which can be assisted by the installation
of outside combustion air inlets. However, certain
weather conditions such as icing or use of kitchen
exhaust fans may impact and reduce the effectiveness
of vents. It is important to note that room air starvation
well negatively impact the operation of the heater.
7. If power outages with battery backup or room air
starvation occurs during operation of heater, smoke in
the house may result. This may trigger smoke
detectors if they are installed.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
CAUTION: MOVING PARTS MAY CAUSE INJURY, DO
NOT OPERATE WITH REAR COVER REMOVED.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING.
ALWAYS TURN YOUR Heater OFF & LET IT COOL
BEFORE CLEANING.
Soot and Fly-ash: Formation and Need for Removal.
The products of combustion will contain small particles of
fly-ash. The fly-ash will collect in the exhaust venting
system and restrict the flow of the flue gases. Incomplete
combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or
incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some
soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting
system. The exhaust venting system should be inspected
at least once every year to determine if cleaning is
necessary.Your EASYFIRE Pellet Heater requires routine
maintenance for maximum performance and is mandatory
for the warranty to remain in effect. The following
procedures should be studied carefully and performed
regularly as indicated:
1. Fly Ash:
Some ash will accumulate in the heat
exchanger, firepot and flue and should be cleaned out
on a regular basis for best efficiency and safety.
When the heater is shut down and cold, you should:
a.
Open door and remove clean out slide cover. To
remove, simply slide up and out from retaining angle
bracket (
Figure 10
). Clean one side at a time. With
one slide cover removed, leave door open and turn
control knob to the
"CLEAN"
position. Let heater run
until ash in fire pot area is vacuumed out by heater
fan. Turn off and replace cover. Remove remaining
cover and repeat procedure for the other side. The
tee cap on the vent pipe should be cleaned out after
this procedure.
b.
Remove firepot by lifting up and out, it may be
brushed out or vacuumed. Firepot should be cleaned
daily. Make sure holes in pot are not clogged. The
area around and below the pot should be checked
every five or six days depending on how many hours
a day you are burning your heater and the quality of
the pellets being burned. (After a few days you will
be able to determine the frequency needed for clean
out.)
c.
Scrape pellet feed chute with putty knife to remove
hardened material on which sawdust can
accumulate.
d.
The tee connector on the vent pipe must have a
clean out cap and this must be checked every four to
six weeks or whenever you utilize the clean out mode
on the control dial.
e.
Fly-ash can also accumulate in the vent pipe. Inspect
exhaust system frequently to maintain free flow of
exhaust fumes and fly-ash. The frequency of clean-
out depends entirely on the quality of the pellets, so
you will have to initially monitor the buildup in the
pellet vent pipe. Those installations going into an
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