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P68 Pellet Stove
Soot and Flyash: 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 flue gases. incomplete
combustion, such as occurs during start-up, shut-down,
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.
Most retailers offer a cleaning service for their
customers. The best time to have this cleaning performed is
after the heating season.
if you experience a Soot
or creosote Fire
; Turn the
mode slector dial to the "OFF"
position. Allow the unit to shut-
down.
do not disconnect
the power to the appliance.
do not open the appliance
door or hopper lid.
Contact
your dealer to have the unit
professionally inspected and
cleaned prior to use.
Exposed blower wheel
and flue opening, NOTE:
ESP probe is visible.
Blower cover
removed.
ESP
probe
Fig. 30
Fig. 31
Be careful not to
damage ESP probe
when cleaning with
brush.
Maintenance
Burn pot
Clean-out
plate
Latch "open "with blower
cover partly removed. Burn
pot clean-out is open.
Latch "closed "with blower
cover in place. Burn pot
clean-out is closed.
Fig. 29
Fig. 28
ESP
Probe
5. Open burn pot clean-out. Clean fly ash from burn
pot and replace cover.
6. Remove ash pan.
7. Remove combustion blower cover by turning the
blower cover latch vertical, see Fig.26. Sliding the
cover out of the slot on the left.This will expose the
combustion blower wheel and flue outlet, Fig.27.
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 may clog and disperse fly ash
and soot into the room.
note:
THE STOVE MUST BE COMPLETELY
OUT BEFORE YOU VACUUM THE STOVE. LIVE
PELLETS, 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, see Fig. 30. The flue
goes straight through into the vent pipe (Fig.27)
therefore, the vent pipe can also be cleaned to
some extent through the flue outlet.
10. Reinstall blower cover and relatch.
11.Slide ash pan into stove and latch the door.
Fig. 33
