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Close-up view of grate system components
Periodic and Normal Everyday Maintenance
Blower Motor- Clean periodically to remove pet hair and lint
from the intake and fan.
Grates- Keep ash pan empty.
CAUTION: BEFORE CLEANING THE CHIMNEY AND
SMOKE PIPE, BE SURE THE FIRE IS OUT AND THE
STOVE IS COOL.
Avoid Chimney Fires. On a regular schedule, check for
creosote and soot buildup in the chimney, smoke pipe, and
spiral chamber. These areas must be kept clean. Keep a
professional chimney sweep in mind.
Steel brushes are the safest for cleaning metal surfaces.
Salt solutions and some chemical cleaners may damage
the flue liner.
To clean the chimney, obtain a stiff brush with an extendable
handle. Insert the brush into the chimney from the top.
Continue brushing and sweeping downward until the entire
length of the chimney is cleaned.
After cleaning the chimney, any debris will be at the bottom
by the clean-out door. Open the clean-out and vacuum the
loose debris.
Clean the smoke pipe, from the chimney to the stove, using
a metal brush.
Cleaning of the spiral chamber - Remove clean-out plate
from the front of the stove. Using a 3/4” wrench, loosen the
clean-out bolt approximately 2 turns. Slide the clean-out
plate to one side and remove it from the opening. Scrape
the spiral chamber with a putty knife or similar tool. The
residue will fall down to the bottom of the chamber and can
be removed through the flue opening on the back of the
stove by means of a vacuum cleaner or a small scoop.
In the firebox, remove all ashes and vacuum the entire
firebox. Inspect and replace any cracked firebricks. Since
coal and coal ashes will draw moisture, it is important
to thoroughly clean the firebox at the end of the heating
season. Some users apply a thin coating of oil or other rust
inhibitor to the inside workings, over the summer. The main
thing is that you remove all of the ash.
Spiral Chamber Cleanout
Cleanout Plate Removed
Summary of Contents for SF 250
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