Maintenance
Ash Removal
With each hopper of coal that is burned,
approximately one ash pan full of ashes must be
removed. Failure to remove ashes will result in a
blocked grate and the 6re will not burn properly.
Remember, the ash pan will be hot, so always wear
protective gloves.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight 61ing lid.
e closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible Loor or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials,
pending 6nal 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 thoroughly cooled.
Weekly:
e small tray in the side of the stoker should be
removed and emptied.
Every 3 months:
e grate “clean-out” slide should be opened and
re-closed as shown in drawings below.
In the “closed” position, be sure the “grate clean-
out” plate slide is straight across as shown.
e easiest way to handle this slide is through the
ash door with a poker inserted into the hole at the
end.
e purpose of this operation is to let any ash
build-up, under the grate, fall into the ash tub.
is operation can be performed while the unit is
burning. However, you should 6rst lower the
thermostat to lower the furnace temperature and be
sure you are wearing protective gloves.
e operation can also be performed when the unit
is not burning by lifting the grate inserts out and
removing the ash with a vacuum cleaner.
Remove baRle slide as shown and remove Ly ash.
Annually:
e end of the heating season is the best time to
perform annual maintenance. Rust and corrosion can
form much faster in the high humidity of summer, so
cleaning your VF2500 will prevent those damages.
1. Remove all coal from the hopper
2. Remove all ashes
3. Remove and clean Lue pipe
4. Check chimney and clean if necessary
5. Remove hopper and check for rust at bo1om
edges. If rust
is found, remove it with a 6le or sandpaper then
paint the
area with spray paint available at your Legacy
Stoves dealer.
6. Check the feeder for rust and corrosion where
the hopper 6ts into it.
7. Check pusher block to be sure it moves freely.
is can best be done by shaking the adjuster rod. If it
does not move freely, it should be removed and
cleaned. Also remove any rust or corrosion from the
area where the pusher block slides and spray with
WD-40 or other rust preventing spray. To remove
pusher block, remove cover, wing nut, adjuster and
adjuster tube. Remove motor mount with motor in
place and cord still a1ached. Swing pusher assembly
up as high as it will go. Remove feed indicator from
side with allen wrench. Now the pusher block can be
removed. To reinstall, just reverse procedure. If the
pusher block cannot be removed, call your Legacy
Stoves dealer.
WARNING- Risk Of Fire:
- DO NOT operate with fuel loading or ash
removal doors open.
- DO NOT store fuel or other combustible material
within speci6ed installation clearance areas.
- INSPECT and clean chimney Lue system and
chimney connectors regularly.
Hopper Maintenance
Always empty the hopper when not burning for
more than a week.
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