PELLET STOVES
Chapter 5
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Maintenance and cleaning
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5.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
CAUTION!
All the cleaning operations of all parts should be
performed with the stove completely cold and the
electrical plug disconnected.
The stove requires little maintenance if certified, quality
pellets are used.
It is good practice to ensure efficient ventilation in
the room when cleaning the stove.
5.1
DAILY OR WEEKLY CLEANING UNDER THE
USER'S RESPONSIBILITY
5.1.1.
Before every start-up
Remove ash and any incrustations from the brazier as these may
obstruct the air passageways.
If the pellets in the tank have run out, unburned pellets may
build up in the brazier. Always empty the brazier of all residue
before start-up.
REMEMBER THAT ONLY A BRAZIER THAT IS
CORRECTLY POSITIONED AND THOROUGHLY
CLEAN CAN GUARANTEE OPTIMAL START-UP
AND OPERATION OF YOUR PELLET STOVE.
To clean the brazier properly, remove it fully from its seat and
clean all holes and the grate at the bottom thoroughly. If good
quality pellets are used, is it normally sufficient to use a brush to
restore the component to optimum operating conditions.
5.1.2.
Check every 2 / 3 days
Clean and empty ash drawer
“M”
being careful of the hot ash.
You may use a vacuum cleaner to remove the ash but
only
if the ash is completely cold. Use a vacuum cleaner designed to
suction a certain size of particles such as.
Rely on your experience and on the quality of the pellets to
determine how frequently cleaning is required.
It is nonetheless advisable not to clean less frequently
than every 2 or 3 days
.
When this operation is finished, reinsert the ash drawer under
the brazier, checking that it is properly inserted.
Example of a clean brazier
Example of a dirty brazier
Cleaning the ash collection compartment
