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M
AINTENANCE AND
R
EQUIRED
C
LEANING
(C
ONTINUED
)
DOOR GASKET:
(APPROXIMATE FREQUENCY: MONTHLY OR 2000 LBS PELLETS)
Inspect the main door gasket to ensure it is pliable and is not damaged providing an air ‐ tight fit when secured in
position. If the gasket needs replacing, use an OEM gasket. This specifically designed gasket is engineered to
make replacement clean and easy. See Section #10 “Replacement Parts List”
ASH TRAP:
(APPROXIMATE FREQUENCY: ANNUALLY)
Remove the trap cover from behind the ASH PAN, this will expose the ash trap. Fly ash may be removed by vac ‐
uuming inside the trap area. It is also good to use a brush (bottle cleaner) to reach up and down to scrape the
build up off the metal areas. Before replacing trap cover, inspect gasketing to ensure it is not damaged and will
provide an air ‐ tight fit when secured in position. If the gasket needs replacing, use an OEM gasket. This specifi ‐
cally designed gasket is engineered to make replacement clean
and easy. See Section #10 “Replacement Parts List” Re ‐ secure
trap cover ensuring a snug air tight fit.
EXHAUST VENTING:
(APPROXIMATE FREQUENCY: ANNUALLY)
Soot and Flyash: Formation and Need for Removal.
T
he 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 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 exhaust venting system should be inspected
at least once a every year to determine if cleaning is necessary.
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Check the clean out tee (4) and elbows (7) in the exhaust system.
To remove dust from the vent pipe, tap lightly on the pipe to dis ‐
lodge any loose ash. Open the bottom of the “T” (4) to dump the
ash, then vacuum as much of the ash out of the vent pipe as possi ‐
ble.
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Use 3 or 4 ‐ inch diameter chimney brushes to pass through venting
dislodging build ‐ up.
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If the exhaust system has a screen (8) on it, inspect and clean the
screen. A plugged screen will shut off combustion air and cause a
fire to die or burn poorly.
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Whenever any portion of the pellet venting is disconnected, the joints must be sealed, gas
tight with High Temp (550°F) RTV silicone sealant and/or high heat foil tape.
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DISPOSAL OF ASHES: Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.
The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If ashes are dis ‐
posed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled.
IMPORTANT