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• Failure to clean and maintain this unit as indicated can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
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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.
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Do not operate stove with broken glass, leakage of flue gas may result.
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Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design specifications can result in permanent
damage to the heater.
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.
INTERIOR CHAMBERS
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Burn Pot: Periodically remove and clean the burn pot and the area inside the burn pot housing. In particular,
it is advisable to clean out the holes in the burn pot to remove any build up that may prevent air from moving
through the burn pot freely.
FANS – DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING UNIT
Over time ash or dust may accumulate on the blades of the circulation
& exhaust fans. The fans should be inspected, periodically, and if any
accumulation is present vacuumed clean as the ash or dust can impede
the fans performance. It is also possible that creosote may accumulate
in the exhaust fan therefore, this must be brushed clean.
The exhaust fan can be found behind the left side panel (facing the
front of the heater), the circulation fan can be found behind the right
side panel. To access the igniter, remove the air inlet tube and cover (2
screws). The auger motor is located in the center rear of the unit.
Note: When cleaning, take care not to damage the fan blades.
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 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.
Maintenance
EXHAUST
PIPE
AUGER
MOTOR
CIRCULATION
FAN
IGNITER
