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December 22, 2006
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Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove
6. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency:
As needed
• By:
Homeowner
• Task:
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials, pending final
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.
7. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers
• Frequency:
Weekly or as needed
• By:
Homeowner
• Task:
CLEANING RODS
HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES
The amount of ash buildup in the firepot will be a good
guide to determine how often you should clean the heat
exchangers.
a. Allow the appliance to completely cool down before
pulling the cleaning rods. Turn the thermostat on and
then immediately off to start the exhaust blower on its
cycle time. It will pull fly ash out the exhaust instead
of into the room. Open the cast hinged face to access
the 2 cleaning rods.
See Figure 27.1
.
b. Locate the 2 rods directly underneath the heat
exchanger tubes. Rods are bent at a 90° angle for
easy handling.
c. To clean, pull the rods straight out unit it stops,
approximately 12 inches (305mm). Slide the rods
OUT and IN a couple of times.
Figure 27.1
8. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger
• Frequency:
Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel
• By:
Homeowner
• Task:
A more thorough cleaning is needed to remove the excess
ash that is left behind from the use of the cleaning rods
for the heat exchanger tubes. The ash will be resting on
the back of the baffle. This will require removing the cast
baffle. Please refer to
page 31
for a detailed explanation
of removing the baffle.
WARNING
Heat exchanger cleaning rods may be warm
to the touch. For safety purposes wear
gloves.
Do not pull heat exchanger cleaning rods
while appliance is operating.
NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifiically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
9. Cleaning the Exhaust Path
• Frequency:
As needed
• By:
Homeowner
• Task:
a. Appliance must be completely cool.
b. Open door and vacuum all visible areas of the
exhaust path located on the left side of the firebox
and continue throughout the rest of the firebox.
Figure 27.2
c. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the 3
screws on the right side panel and remove panel.
Place on a protected surface to prevent scratching.
d. Locate the ash clean-out cover. Remove 4 screws
and remove the cover. Vacuum the area thoroughly.
Figure 27.3.
Remove screws and
ash clean-out cover.
Vacuum thoroughly.
Cover
Right Side
Panel
Ash Clean-Out
Cover Location
Figure 27.3
Figure 27.2
Exhaust path
located on left
side of firebox.
Vacuum out
ash from
entire firebox.
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