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7034-276E
October 13, 2015
MT. VERNON AE
Loosen all 6 nuts, but do NOT Remove
Figure 24.3
Figure 24.4
Vacuum out the exhaust area.
Figure 24.5
Loosen (6) Nuts
Remove
Side
Panel
2 exhaust exits (left and right side) must
be thoroughly cleaned. Each exit is
approximately 4 inches wide, 1 inch
across and 3 inches deep.
Figure 24.2
Figure 24.1
c. Assemble the crevice tool from the micro cleaning kit to
attach to a Shop Vac.
Figure 24.1.
d. Use the crevice tool to fi nish cleaning the heat exchanger
fi ns. It is critical that the 2 exhaust exits at the back of the
fi rebox fl oor (left and right) be thoroughly cleaned.
Figure
24.2.
There are several ways this can done.
1. Use the crevice tool.
2. Attach a hose 1/2 inch (12.7mm) in diameter and
approximately 2 feet (607mm in length to your vacuum
hose.
3. Use a bottle brush and push the ash down to the
bottom. Remove the combustion (exhaust) blower
and then vacuum out the ash.
NOTE:
It is normal to see a certain amount of wear of
the heat exchanger fi ns. You may notice some fl aking and
pitting on some of the pins. The heat exchanger system
will function as designed with as many as 15 of these pins
missing.
f. Removing the Combustion (Exhaust) Blower
1. The combustion blower is mounted in the bottom right
rear of the appliance.
Figure 24.3.
2. Remove side panel and then using an 11/32 nut driver to
loosen all six nuts, but do not remove. Rotate the blower
and remove from the housing.
Figure 24.4.
3. Set the blower on the top of the housing. You do not need
to disconnect the wires.
4. Vacuum out the exhaust area.
Figure 24.5.