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DATE PRINTED: 4/7/11
Version 1.05
■ Cleaning Steps
STEP 1
GENTLY REMOVE ANY LOOSE ASH FROM THE
COMBUSTOR.
A home vacuum cleaner is effective, using either
suction or exhaust. USE CAUTION - high air velocities
can strip catalyst off the ceramic. (Never use a high
pressure air hose!!) Any cells that are still plugged
should be gently cleared using a cotton swab or pipe
cleaner. Never scrub or abrade any part of the catalytic
combustor, since this may remove the catalyst or
damage the cells.
STEP 2
PREPARE THE CLEANING SOLUTION.
Make a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and distilled water in
the large pot. Heat the mixture to a boil.
STEP 3
THREAD THE WIRE THROUGH THE COMBUSTOR
TO MAKE A GRAB-HANDLE FOR LIFTING THE
COMBUSTOR IN AND OUT OF THE HOT CLEANING
SOLUTION. The wire will elevate the combustor off the
bottom of the large pot, allowing the cleaning solution
to flow freely through the cells. BE CAREFUL NOT TO
DAMAMGE THE CELLS.
STEP 4
GENTLY PLACE THE COMBUSTOR INTO THE
CLEANING SOLUTION.
The cleaning solution will evaporate slightly. Keep the
combustor covered with at least ½” of solution. Reduce
the heat to just below boiling. It is not necessary to boil
the cleaning solution once the combustor has been
placed into the pot. Allow the combustor to remain in
the hot cleaning solution for thirty (30) minutes.
NOTE:
while the combustor is in the cleaning solution,
heat to a boil enough distilled water for the two rinses
(STEP 6 & STEP 7).
STEP 5
After THIRTY MINUTES, remove the combustor from the
cleaning solution.
Place it on a towel. Discard the used cleaning solution and
rinse out the pot.
STEP 6
Fill the pot with the boiling rinse water and gently place the
combustor in the rinse water.
Allow the combustor to remain in the rinse water for 15
minutes. Keep the rinse water at just below boiling.
Meanwhile, preheat enough water for the second rinse cycle.
STEP 7
AFTER 15 MINUTES, remove the combustor from the rinse
water and gently shake out the excess water.
Repeat STEP 6.
It is unlikely that you will notice a visible difference in the
combustor after this cleaning procedure.
STEP 8
Reinstall the combustor.
After the cleaning procedure, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for replacing the combustor and reassembling
the stove
.
Don’t operate the stove for at least 24 hours. This will allow
the combustor to dry and prevent steam from causing
damage to the combustor. It the stove must be returned to
operation immediately the combustor can be dried in an
oven. Place the combustor in an oven at 300°F for 60
minutes. Turn off the oven and let it cool to room
temperature.
This procedure has been found to be effective
for non-damaged and non-worn out catalytic
combustors. It will not revitalize a catalytic
combustor if the catalyst has been worn out or
damaged by use with improper combustibles or
otherwise. Check the performance of your
catalytic combustor regularly after cleaning.
Reduced effectiveness as a result of age or
damage may result in an increased rate of
creosote accumulation in your chimney.
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