Operator’s Manual
HP50GC Pellet Stove
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SOOT AND FLY ASH
The products of combustion will contain small particles
of fly
ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system
and restrict the flow of the flue gases.
Incomplete combustion, such
as occurs 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 per month to determine if cleaning is
necessary. If cleaning is necessary, disassemble the exhaust
vent
and clean the individual parts.
When cleaning ash,
use an approved ash vacuum. See a dealer for more
details.
Check clean out tees regularly to determine the
required cleaning
interval. Use a 3
”
or 4
”
chimney cleaning
brush to clean the exhaust venting. Plugged venting will effect the
quality of the fire. Make sure to clean any screens in the venting
regularly. A plugged screen will shut of combustion air and cause the
fire to die or burn poorly.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
The surfaces of the stove may be hot. Always wear a
protective glove, even when the stove is cool to the touch.
Empty firepot of ashes. Lift the firepot from the holder and
dump it directly into the ash pan. SEE FIGURE 33.
Remove any build-ups and be sure all of the holes are clean.
Dump the ash pan into a metal container with
a tightly
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.
The ash dumping will be determined by the amount of fuel
burned. It may need to be done up to three times a week.
SEE FIGURE 34.
Figure 33: Empty repot
Figure 34: Dump ash pan
WARNING
NEVER
PERFORM
CLEANING
OR
MAINTENANCE ON A
HOT STOVE.
ALLOW UNIT TO COOL FOR A MINIMUM OF
TWO
HOURS.
NEVER PERFORM SERVICE WITH POWER
SUPPLIED TO
THE UNIT