United States Stove Ashley Heritage 5700, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Failure to clean and maintain this unit as indicated can result in poor performance and safety haz-
ards.
Unplug your stove’s electrical cord prior to removing the back panel or opening the exhaust sys-
tem for any inspection, cleaning, or maintenance work.
Never perform any inspections, cleaning, or maintenance on a hot stove.
Do not operate stove with broken glass , leakage of flue gas may result.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The by products of combustion contain small particles of fly ash. Fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system
and restrict the flow of flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation
of the stove will lead to soot formation which will collect in the exhaust system. Therefore, it is important that the
exhaust system be
inspected and cleaned at least monthly during the burning season.
Check the clean out tees periodically to determine the required cleaning schedule. 3 or 4-inch chimney brushes are
available for chimney cleaning. If the exhaust system or outside air pipes have screens on them, frequently clean
the screen. A plugged screen will shut off combustion air and cause a fire to die or burn poorly.
INTERIOR CHAMBERS
Periodically remove and clean the burn plate and the area inside the burn pot. In particular it is advisable to clean
out the holes in the burn plate to remove any build up that may prevent air from moving through the burn pot
freely. When replacing the burn plate, be sure that it is properly seated in the burn pot. (NOTE: It is not necessary
to remove the burn pot for normal cleaning, if you do, you MUST replace the gasket that goes between the burn pot
and firewall.)
Remove the firewall impingement plate and clean any ash that may have collected in the heat exchanger system.
If a vacuum is used to clean your stove, we suggest using a vacuum designed for ash removal. Some regular vac-
uum cleaner (i.e. shop vacs) may leak ash into the room.
ASH DISPOSAL
Remove the ash pan and dump the ash as needed. (NOTE: Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight fitting lid. Place the container on a non-combustible surface well away from all combustible materials. Retain
all ash material in the container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.)
CHECK AND CLEAN THE HOPPER
Check the hopper periodically to determine if there is any sawdust or pellets that are sticking to the hopper surface.
Clean as needed.
MAIN DOOR GASKETS
Inspect the main door and glass window gaskets periodically. The main door may need to be removed to have
frayed, broken, or compacted gaskets replaced by your Authorized “
Ashley Heritage ” Dealer.
FAN MOTORS
Clean the air holes on the motors of both the exhaust and room air fans annually. Remove the exhaust blower from
the exhaust duct and clean out the internal fan blades as part of your fall start-up.
PAINTED SURFACES
Painted surfaces may be wiped down with a damp cloth. If scratches appear, or you wish to renew your paint, con-