XXV Pellet Stove
ESP
Probe
6. Remove the ash pan and dispose of ashes in an ap-
proved manner, according to local codes.
7. Remove the combustion blower by loosening the
wing nuts, twisting the combustion blower mount
plate counterclockwise to unlock, and pulling the
blower out.
8. Clean the combustion blower wheel with a brush and
a vacuum cleaner. Note: Do not use a household
vacuum to clean the stove. We recommend that you
use a shop vacuum that is equipped with a fine dust
filter called a HEPA filter or a vacuum specially made
for fly ash and soot. USING A VACUUM WHICH
IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A FINE DUST FILTER
WILL BLOW FLY ASH AND SOOT OUT INTO THE
ROOM.
NOTE: THE STOVE MUST BE COMPLETELY OUT
BEFORE YOU VACUUM THE STOVE. LIVE PEL-
LET EMBERS, IF SUCKED INTO THE VACUUM,
WILL LIGHT THE VACUUM ON FIRE AND MAY
ULTIMATELY CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE.
9. Use a brush to clean the flue, being careful not to
damage the ESP probe.
10. Reinstall the combustion blower by turning plate
clockwise to lock into place and tightening the wing
nuts. Be sure the fan plate is flush with the exhaust
housing on the stove body and the motor armature
points up toward the hopper.
11. Slide ash pan into the stove and latch the door.
Fig. 38
Be careful not
to damage ESP
probe when
cleaning with
brush.
Soot and Fly ash
Formation and need for removal -
The products
of combustion will contain small particles of flyash.
The flyash will collect in the exhaust venting system
and restrict the flow of exhaust 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 entire exhaust venting system
should be professionally cleaned at least once
every year.
Removing fly ash and soot improves efficiency and
insures that the flue venting passageway is clear and un
-
obstructed. The stove should be cleaned after each ton
of pellets (50 bags) and the venting system inspected
and cleaned after each heating season.
Maintenance
Fig. 37
Brush, not
supplied, can
be found in
hardware stores.
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