August 30, 2016
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HEATILATOR ECO CHOICE
5. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency:
As needed
• By:
Homeowner
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials, pending final
disposal.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly
cooled.
Figure 15.1
Baffles Removed
Exhaust Path and
Blower Impellers
Drop Tube
6. Cleaning the Exhaust Path, Baffles & Drop Tube
• Frequency:
Monthly or every 25 bags or more fre-
quently depending on ash build-up.
• By:
Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool.
b. Open the door and remove the center baffle first and
then the right and left baffles. See Baffle Removal
Instructions on
page
23
. Thoroughly vacuum the
exhaust path and drop tube and continue throughout
the rest of the firebox. Also vacuum the front and
back of the baffles.
c. Also vacuum the combustion blower impellers or use
a soft brush to remove any ash build-up.
Replace the right and left baffles and then the center
baffle and close and latch the door.
WARNING
Disposal of Ashes
• Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight
fitting lid.
• Ashes should be retained in closed container until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled.
7. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency:
Monthly or after burning 50 bags of fuel
• By:
Homeowner
After burning approximately 50 bags of fuel you will need to
clean the hopper to prevent sawdust build-up.
A combination of sawdust and pellets on the bottom end of
the auger reduces the amount of fuel supply to the firepot.
This can result in nuisance shutdowns and mis-starts.
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown. Allow
the appliance to completely run out of pellets and
cool down.
b. Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
c. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies recommends to use
a heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically designed for
solid fuel appliance cleaning.
8. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal
in Exhaust Venting System.
• Frequency:
Yearly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up.
• By:
Qualified Service Technician/Homeowner
Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged
and the exhaust blower is off.
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.
At start-up if there is incomplete combustion, or if there is a
shutdown or incorrect operation of the appliance it will lead
to some soot formation. This will collect in the exhaust vent-
ing system.
The venting (chimney) system may need to be cleaned at
least once a year or more often depending upon the qual-
ity of your fuel or if there are any horizontal pipe sections.
Ash will build up more quickly in the horizontal sections and
elbows.
9. Door Handle Inspection
• Frequency:
Monthly or prior to heating season
• By:
Homeowner
The gasketing between the glass and firebox should be
inspected periodically to make sure there is a good seal.
Check door handle for smooth cam operation.
Locknut
Door Cross Section
(example)
Latch Cam
Spacing
Washers
Square Key
Door Handle
Spring
Handle
Figure 15.2
