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7058-206E
August 30, 2016
HEATILATOR ECO CHOICE
3. Ash Removal from Firebox
• Frequency:
Weekly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up.
• By:
Homeowner
a. There must not be any hot ashes in the firebox during
cleaning so allow the appliance to completely cool. The
firebox ash should be removed every time the exhaust
path is cleaned. Frequent cleaning of the ash in the
firebox will help slow down the build-up of ash in the
exhaust blower and vent system.
b. Vacuum out the firebox thoroughly on both sides of
the firebox and the floor and ceiling. The ash drawer
should be emptied every time you clean the firebox.
Remember to place the ash and debris into a metal or
non-combustible container.
See Disposal of Ashes.
(Pg 15)
c
. Always have the ash drawer in place before pulling the
firepot cleaning rod, otherwise the ashes will fall down
and fill the outside air opening and the appliance will
produce soot out of the exhaust and will affect efficiency.
2. Cleaning Firepot with Cleaning Rod & Firepot
Clean-Out Tool;
• Frequency:
Daily or more often as needed
• By:
Homeowner
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and cool
and the exhaust blower off. If you are just cleaning the
firepot, there is no need to unplug the appliance.
b. Locate the firepot cleaning rod on the right side of the
appliance.
Figure 14.1.
When you pull the cleaning
rod straight out it will slide open the firepot floor to allow
the ashes to be deposited in the ash drawer. You will
see the light color painted area on the cleaning rod to
let you know the rod is in OPEN position.
Figure 14.2.
c. Pull the firepot cleaning rod OUT and IN a couple of
times to help shake debris loose. If the rod is hard to
pull, it may be necessary to use your firepot clean-out
tool to chip away material that has built up on the bottom
plate of the firepot and to push out any clinkers while
in the open position.
d. To close the firepot floor:
slightly raise the cleaning
rod
and then push it back into place. If you have closed
the cleaning rod properly (pushed all the way in) you
will not see any of the light color painted area.
Figure
14.2.
e.
Always have the ash drawer in place before pulling the
firepot cleaning rod, otherwise the ashes will fall down
and fill the outside air opening and the appliance will
produce soot out of the exhaust and will affect efficiency.
Firepot Cleaning Rod
Figure 14.1
Figure 14.2
CLOSED Position
No light color paint is visible
Lift up and push closed
OPEN Position. Light color
painted area visible
WARNING
Fire Risk
• NEVER pull firepot cleaning rod out when appliance is
operating.
• Cleaning Rod MUST be completely pushed in before
operating appliance.
•. Hot pellets may fall into ashpan and start a fire or mis-starts
due to lack of vacuum.
WARNING
Burn Risk
• NEVER remove ash drawer while appliance is operat-
ing.
4. Cleaning Ash Drawer
• Frequency:
Weekly or every 5 bags of fuel
• By:
Homeowner
a. There must not be any hot ashes in the ash drawer when
you empty it, so allow the appliance to completely cool.
b. Locate the ash drawer underneath the firepot. Slide the
ash drawer straight out. Empty into a non-combustible
container and re-install the ash drawer.
See Disposal
of Ashes. (Pg 15)
b. Always have the ash drawer in place before pulling the
firepot cleaning rod, otherwise the ashes will fall down
and fill the outside air opening and the appliance will
produce soot out of the exhaust and will affect efficiency.
Pull out Ash Drawer & Dispose of
Ashes in Non-Combustible Container
Ash Drawer
Figure 14.3
