HomComfort Smartfire PG-30, Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule
Operation Interval
Clean drip pan Daily
Inspect and clean burn pot Daily
Inspect hopper for fi nes (sawdust) Biweekly
Ash removal Daily
Inspect and clean combustion air blower Annually
CLEAN DRIP PAN:
Note: Let the unit cool to ambient temperature before inspecting or cleaning your grill.
1. Remove the main grilling surface. (DO NOT remove the searing station.)
2. Scrape drippings down grease drain and into grease bucket provided.
3. Clean drip pan with food safe de-greasing agent.
4. Insure all cleaning solvents and chemicals are rinsed thoroughly after cleaning.
5. Empty grease bucket if necessary.
6. Reinstall grilling surface.
Failure to clean and maintain this unit as indicated may result in poor performance and hazardous situations. The maintenance schedule
must be adjusted based on use to insure proper operation and maximum ef
fi ciency of your pellet grill. When you are performing any
maintenance on your grill, make sure the unit has been turned off, allowing full shutdown sequence, and then unplugged from the power
source.
INSPECT AND CLEAN BURN POT:
Note: Let the unit cool to ambient temperature before inspecting or cleaning your grill.
1. Remove the main grilling surface, drip pan, and fl ame plate. (DO NOT remove the searing station.)
2. Inspect the burn pot to check that the combustion air holes have not become plugged. If necessary, clean thoroughly.
3. Replace
the fl ame plate, drip pan, and grilling surface.
INSPECT HOPPER FOR FINES:
Note: Let the unit cool to ambient temperature before inspecting or cleaning your grill.
Periodically check the hopper for pellet dust (
fi nes) build up. The accumulation of fi nes can reduce the ef fi ciency of your grill, increase the
chance of hopper fi res, and other unsafe operating conditions. If dust ( fi nes) accumulate suf fi ciently, vacuum out and reload hopper with new pellets.
ASH REMOVAL:
Note: Let the unit cool to ambient temperature before inspecting or cleaning your grill.
1. Vacuum to remove ashes from burn pot and bottom of grill body.
BE SURE THAT THE ASHES ARE COOL TO THE TOUCH BEFORE VACUUMING. Some
vacuums may leak ash. Your vacuum should have a special fi lter or bag to eliminate leakage.
2. Dispose of ashes into metal container.
Disposal of Ashes:
Ashes should be placed in a steel metal container with a tight fi tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-
combustible fl oor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials, pending fi nal disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial
in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled. Do
not place other waste in the same container.
INSPECT AND CLEAN COMBUSTION AIR BLOWER:
Note: Let the unit cool to ambient temperature before inspecting or cleaning your grill.
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
Over time ash or dust may accumulate on the blades of the fans. The fans should be inspected and if any accumulation is present
vacuumed clean as the ash or dust can impede the fans performance.
1. Open the service panel by removing the two screws, then tilting down.
2. Inspect the fan for dust or ash build up. Clean if necessary.
3. Close the service panel and reinsert screws.
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