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CLEANFIRE OUTDOOR FURNACE • OWNER'S MANUAL
Maintenance Schedule
SERVICE INTERVAL
See Section Number
Before first operation
of season
Daily
W
eekly
Monthly
Semi-AnnuallyPost Season
Other
Inspect primary and secondary combustion air elbows.
OPERATION
1
4
2
Check water level.
Inspect firebox door seal.
Check vent cap.
Remove ash.
Inspect firebox and firebox ash area.
Inspect and clean combustion air inlets.
Clean heat exchangers.
Inspect Reaction Chamber.
Inspect chimney and chimney tee.
Check pH and nitrite levels of water.
3
8
9
10
12
Grease bypass door handle (700/500 only).
Inspect rear access heat exchanger door latches, seal
and insulation
13
6
6
7
5
A
Daily, or as needed.
G
Or as needed.
H
Whenever rear access heat exchanger door is opened.
B
Twice a week.
C
Weekly until interval for your application can be determined.
D
When new, after three months, then every six months thereafter.
F
Frequency will vary depending on heat load requirements, type of wood used and the moisture
content of the wood.
E
Refer to
Testing Treated Water in the Outdoor Furnace
(Installation and Initial Water Treatment Guide).
A
C
A
C
C
C
D
Inspect and clean the combustion fan and inlet screen.
10
Oil the combustion fan.
D
Regular maintenance and inspections can
help extend the life of your outdoor furnace
and prevent high-cost repairs. This table is
meant to serve as a general guideline until
you become acquainted with how the outdoor
furnace operates with your specific application.
4
Inspect and lubricate door latch bushings.
G
8
Scrape firebox door frame; use cleaning rod in ash.
A
Inspect secondary air tube and refractory.
11
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
E
F
Perform a complete cleaning.
14
F
F
H
NOTE: Check daily for build-up of creosote in the lower corners and around the air outlets until
experience shows how often cleaning is necessary.
B
G
