Maintaining Your Appliance
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Yearly Maintenance – Continued
Adjusting the Bypass Latch
The bypass latch uses a pressure plate to secure it in the closed position. If the bypass does not latch to
the closed position, it may be adjusted following the directions below.
Close the bypass -- you may need
to hold it in the shut position.
Tighten this bolt 1/2 turn. Test operation of the
bypass - opening and closing it several times. If it
does not latch shut, tighten the bolt another 1/2 turn.
NOTE: In rare cases the bolt may be over-tightened,
not allowing the bypass handle to rotate down. in
these cases, loosen the bolt.
Bypass Plate
7/16" Wrench
Adjusting the Ashpan Latch
The ashpan latch may be adjusted by opening the ashpan, turning the latch to the closed position, then
pushing the ashpan in firmly. Repeat this process until the latch holds the ashpan secure, and air-tight.
Cleaning the Combustor Area
Ash may build up in the area to the left and right of the combustor. If the ash becomes too deep, it may
plug the combustor and lead to insufficient draft and poor efficiency. To clean this area, follow one of the
two methods listed below.
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Method A (for older units or units with easily-removed flues)
Remove the flue from the stove (place a garbage bag under
the flue to catch any falling soot or creosote). Use a suitable
vacuum (AshVac™ or equivalent) to vacuum the area to the
left and right of the combustor (see the illustration on page
35). Ash can pile up in this area so it is important to remove
it once per year.
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Method B (for newer units only)
Newer units have clean-out plugs on the
firebox back. This allows the area to the
left and right of the combustor to be
cleaned without removing the flue. To
access these clean-out plugs, remove the
side, back, and combustion brick (see page
35). Remove the two plugs that insert into
the firebox back and use a suitable vacuum
(AshVac™ or equivalent) to vacuum the
area to the left and right of the combustor.
Ash can pile up in this area so it is
important to remove it once per year.
Clean-out Plug
Firebox Back
Combustor
