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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 your 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 or pellets that are sticking to the
hopper surface. Clean as needed.
DOOR AND GLASS GASKETS
CAUTION:
DO NOT OPERATE YOUR HEATER WITH THE
VIEWING OR COMBUSTION DOOR OPEN.
THE AUGER WILL NOT FEED PELLETS UNDER
THESE CIRCUMSTANCES AND A SAFETY
CONCERN MAY ARISE FROM SPARKS OR
FUMES ENTERING THE ROOM.
Inspect the door’s and ash pan’s gaskets periodically.
These may need to be removed to have frayed,
broken, or compacted gaskets replaced. Keep door,
glass, and ash pan seals in good condition. This
unit’s door uses a 3/8” 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.
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 pellet heater Dealer
to obtain a can of suitable high-temperature paint.
GLASS
Cleaning - 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. In the event you need to
replace the glass, Do not attempt to operate the
unit with broken glass. Replacement glass may
be purchased from your U.S. Stove Pellet Burning
Room Heater Dealer. If glass is broken, follow these
removal procedures:
1. Remove the retainers and any broken glass or
gasket from the sealing face of the door.
2. Install a new glass gasket.
3.
Re-install the retainers to hold the glass. Be
careful not to over-tighten the screws for this
could damage the glass.
4.
To replace the viewing door glass remove
the back of the door and the insulation, then
proceed as described for the firebox door glass
replacement.
5.
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 including leaves,
bushes/shrubs, and/or trees. 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 heater a good cleaning
throughout.
SPRING SHUT DOWN
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. Vacuum out the hopper. Thoroughly
clean the burn pot, and firebox. The exhaust system
should be thoroughly cleaned. If removing the unit
for storage, store the heater in a dry location.
MAINTENANCE
