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MAINTENANCE
out the chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or
confined areas can be dangerous. Make sure you stove
gaskets and chimney joints are in good working order
and sealing properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is
recommended that you use both smoke and CO monitors
in areas having the potential to generate CO.
CHECK & CLEAN THE HOPPER
Check the hopper periodically to determine if there is any
sawdust (fines) that is building up in the feed system or
pellets that are sticking to the hopper surface. Clean as
needed.
DOOR & GLASS 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 dealer. This unit’s door uses a 3/4”
diameter rope gasket.
BLOWER MOTORS
Clean the air holes on the motors of both the exhaust and
distribution blowers annually. Remove the exhaust blower
from the exhaust duct and clean out the internal fan blades
as part of your fall start-up. If you have indoor pets your
power motors should be inspected monthly to make sure
they are free of animal hair build up. Animal hair build up
in blowers can result in poor performance or unforeseen
safety hazards.
PAINTED SURFACES
Painted surfaces may be wiped down with a damp cloth. If
scratches appear, or you wish to renew your paint, contact
your authorized dealer to obtain a can of suitable high-
temperature paint.
GLASS
We recommend using a high quality glass cleaner. Should
a buildup of creosote or carbon accumulate, you may wish
to use 000 steel wool and water to clean the glass. DO
NOT use abrasive cleaners. DO NOT perform the cleaning
while the glass is HOT. Do not attempt to operate the unit
with broken glass. Replacement glass may be purchased
from your U.S. Stove dealer. If glass is broken, follow these
removal procedures:
1.
Once the heater has cooled, remove the door from the
heater.
2.
Remove the rope gasket from the door along with the
screws holding the glass retainer in place and the
glass retainer.
3. While wearing leather gloves (or any other gloves
suitable for handling broken glass), carefully remove
any loose pieces of glass from the door frame.
Dispose of all broken glass properly.
4.
Replace the glass and gasket, making sure the gasket
runs the full perimeter of the glass edge.
5.
Re-install the new glass by re-attaching the retainers
and screws, be careful not to over tighten the screws
for this could damage the glass.
DO NOT abuse the door glass by striking, slamming, or
similar trauma. Do not operate the stove with the glass
removed, cracked, or broken.
FALL START UP
Prior to starting the first fire of the heating season, check
the outside area around the exhaust and air intake systems
for obstructions. Clean and remove any fly ash from the
exhaust venting system. Clean any screens on the exhaust
system and on the outside air intake pipe. Turn all of the
controls on and make sure that they are working properly.
This is also a good time to give the entire stove a good
cleaning throughout.
SPRING SHUTDOWN
After the last burn in the spring, remove any remaining
pellets from the hopper and the auger feed system. Scoop
out the pellets and then run the auger until the hopper
is empty and pellets stop flowing (this can be done by
pressing the “ON” button with the viewing door open).
Vacuum out the hopper. Thoroughly clean the burn pot,
and firebox. It may be desirable to spray the inside of the
cleaned hopper with an aerosol silicone spray if your stove
is in a high humidity area. The exhaust system should be
thoroughly cleaned.