7057-143A • 20 August, 2018
Heatilator EcoChoice WS22
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Maintenance and Service
Start the first inspection after the first 2 months of use,
or if performance changes, and adjust your schedule
accordingly. Maintenance is required for safe operation and
must be performed to maintain your warranty.
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
CAUTION!
Allow the appliance to completely cool down before
performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Frequency
Task
Baffle & Blanket
MONTHLY, after every
cord of wood OR after
each cleaning
Baffle and blanket placement is critical to heat
output, efficiency and overall life of the appliance.
Make sure the baffle is pushed all of the way to the
back of the firebox and the blanket is laying flat.
Inspect baffle for cracks.
Baffle
Blanket
Optional Blower
YEARLY
Vacuum the blower impellers.
Chimney System
EVERY 2 MONTHS OR
after every 2 cords of
wood
The chimney and chimney cap must be inspected
for soot and creosote every two months during the
burn season or more frequency if chimney exceeds
or is under 4.3m - 4.8m measured from bottom of
appliance.
This will prevent pipe blockage, poor draft, and
chimney fires.
Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap blockage
and creosote build-up.
Firebrick & Ash Removal
WEEKLY OR after every
25 loads of wood
Ashes must be cool before you can dispose of the
ashes in a non-combustible container.
Firebrick is designed to protect your firebox. After
ashes are removed, inspect the firebrick and
replace firebricks that are crumbling, cracked or
broken.
Door & Glass Assemblies
WEEKLY OR after every
25 loads of wood
Keep door and glass gasket in good shape to
maintain good burn times on a low burn setting. To
test: place a dollar bill between the appliance and
door and then shut the door. If you can pull the
dollar out, remove one washer from door handle
behind latch cam and try again. If you can still pull
it out, replace the door gasket.
Check the glass frame for loose screws to prevent
air leakage. Check glass for cracks.
Door Handle
YEARLY
Check the door latch for proper adjustment. This
is very important especially after the door rope has
formed to the appliance face.
Check door handle for smooth cam operation.
Locknut
Door Cross Section
(example)
Latch Cam
Spacing
Washers
Square Key
Door Handle
Spring
Handle
These are generic drawings and may not represent your model.
