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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
on the lower front corners of the heat exchanger.
To access these clean outs, you must remove both
side panels. The clean outs are secured to the
firebox with (2) 5/16” screws. Remove the clean
outs and vacuum out any accumulated ash. This
should be done at least once per month or more
frequently if large amounts of ash are noticed
while cleaning or if the stove does not seem to be
burning properly.
If a vacuum is used to clean your stove, we suggest
using the AV15E AshVac vacuum. The AV15E AshVac
is designed for ash removal. Some regular vacuum
cleaner (i.e. shop vacs) may leak ash into the room.
DO NOT VACUUM HOT ASH.
WARNING:
FAILURE TO PROPERLY MAINTENANCE
THE CLEAN OUTS WILL RESULT IN POOR
PERFORMANCE OF THIS STOVE.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS
UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR
PERFORMANCE, SAFETY HAZARDS, FIRE,
AND EVEN DEATH.
• NEVER PERFORM ANY INSPECTIONS,
CLEANING, OR MAINTENANCE ON A HOT
STOVE.
• DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE! NOTE:
TURNING THE ON/OFF SWITCH TO ”OFF”
DOES NOT DISCONNECT ALL POWER TO
THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE
STOVE.
• DO NOT OPERATE STOVE WITH BROKEN
GLASS, LEAKAGE OF FLUE GAS MAY RESULT.
CREOSOTE FORMATION, INSPECTION,
& REMOVAL
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. 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
CAUTION:
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHECKED
MONTHLY DURING THE BURNING SEASON FOR
ANY BUILD-UP OF SOOT OR CREOSOTE.
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.
NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED