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Yearly Maintenance
Yearly maintenance is designed to assure
safe operation, prolong the life of the stove
and help preserve its aesthetic appeal.
1.
Spring Shutdown
. After the last burn in
the spring, cool the stove. Remove all
pellets from the hopper and the auger.
Thoroughly clean the burn grate, burn
grate box, ash pan and ash traps behind
the ash pan.
(To locate the ash traps see
Figure 5 on page 10)
2.
The exhaust system should be thoroughly
cleaned at least annually. Call your dealer
for this service.
3. The motor/fan area behind the firebox
and under the hopper should be
vacuumed annually.
4.
NOTE: UNPLUG THE STOVE
. Open
the side panels of the stove. Carefully
clean or vacuum any sawdust, cobwebs
and household dust. Carefully vacuum
around the fan motors. If electrical wires
become disconnected call your dealer for
service.
5. The exhaust fan should be removed and
cleaned annually. Call dealer for this
service. Annual oiling of the motors is
not needed.
6.
Fall Startup.
Prior to lighting the first
fire check the outside area around the
exhaust and air intake systems for
obstructions. Try all controls to see that
they are working prior to lighting a fire.
7. The Versa Grate System needs to be
lubricated once a year with some High
Temp Anti Seize to prevent the parts
from “squealing”. Add some anti seize to
the Cam and rod at both bushings.
(See
Figure 7).
To gain access to the Versa Grate System in the
Hastings The Cast Iron Panels must be removed.
The rear bushing is located by the Versa Grate
motor and the front bushing is located below the
igniter tube in the font of the stove.
Figure 7
Insert the bent part
of the Removable
Handle tool in the
slot in the side of the
Door Handle to open
the door or wear a
glove when the
handle is too hot
Slot
Figure 8
