US Stove Company Ashley AP5710, Owner'S Operation And Instruction Manual

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DO NOT VACUUM HOT ASH
• Failure to clean and maintain this unit as indicated can result in poor performance, safety hazards, fire, and even
death.
• Unplug your stove’s electrical cord prior to removing the back panel or opening the exhaust system 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
Creosote Formation – When any wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue or a newly started
fire or from a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire, which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house. Despite their high efficiency,
pellet stoves can accumulate creosote under certain conditions.
Fly Ash – This accumulates in the horizontal portion of an exhaust run. Though non-combustible, it may impede the
normal exhaust flow. It should therefore be periodically removed.
Inspection and Removal – The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected by a qualified person annually or
per ton of pellets to determine if a creosote or fly ash build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Inspect the system at the stove connection and at the chimney top. Cooler
surfaces tend to build creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from the top as well as from the
bottom. The creosote should be removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use. A qualified
chimney sweep can perform this service. It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be
professionally inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, repaired. To clean the chimney, disconnect the vent from the stove.
ASH REMOVAL
Remove the ashes periodically to avoid unnecessary ash build up. Ash removal is as follows:
1. Let fire burn out and allow unit cool to room temperature.
2. Clean the heat exchanger tubes (see Heat Exchanger Cleaning section) – Make sure Pellet Stove is at room
temperature before touching .
3. Open the ash pan door, remove the burn pot and empty into metal container.
4. Vacuum to remove ashes from the firebox.
5. BE SURE THAT ASHES ARE COOL TO THE TOUCH BEFORE VACUUMING. Some vacuum cleaners may leak ash into the
room. Your vacuum cleaner should have a special filter or bag to eliminate leakage.
6. Remove ash pan and dispose of ashes into metal container.
7. Reinstall ash pan.
8. Reinstall burn pot.
ASH DISPOSAL
Remove ashes when unit has cooled. Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible 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 embers have been thoroughly cooled. The container shall not be used for other
trash or waste disposal. If combined with combustible substances, ashes and embers may ignite.
SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when exposed to
elevated concentrations for extended periods of time. While the modern combustion systems in heaters drastically reduce
the amount of CO emitted 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 AND 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 AND 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 5/8” diameter rope gasket.
Maintenance