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February 11, 2019
7021-155H
CASTILE FREESTANDING
Figure 20.1
Heat Exchanger Tubes
Cleaning Rods
Figure 20.2
Vacuum inside
Exhaust Venting
6. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers & Drop Tube
• Frequency:
Monthly or every 1 ton of fuel
• By:
Homeowner
The amount of ash buildup in the fire pot will be a good
guide to determine how often you should clean the heat
exchangers.
a. Allow the appliance to completely cool down before
pulling the cleaning rods.
Turn the thermostat on and
then immediately off to start the exhaust blower on its
cycle time. It will pull fly ash out the exhaust instead of
into the room.
b. Locate the 2 exposed rods directly underneath the heat
exchanger tubes (
Figure 20.1).
c. To clean, pull the rods straight out until it stops,
approximately 8 inches (203mm). Slide the rods OUT
and IN a couple of times.
7. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger
• Frequency:
Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel
• By:
Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b. A more thorough cleaning is needed to remove the
excess ash that is left behind from the use of the
cleaning rods for the heat exchanger tubes.
c.
The ash will be resting on the back of the baffle. This
will require removing the cast baffle. Please refer to
page 35
for a detailed explanation of removing the
baffle.
WARNING
Heat exchanger cleaning rods may be
warm to the touch. For safety purposes
wear gloves.
Do not pull heat exchanger cleaning rods
while appliance is operating.
Push cleaning rods IN when done, DO
NOT leave cleaning rods OUT. Injury can
occur.
8. Cleaning the Exhaust Path
• Frequency:
Every 25 bags or monthly or more
frequently depending on ash build-up.
• By:
Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool.
b.
Open cast hinge face. Remove baffle and right
brick and thoroughly vacuum the area and continue
throughout the rest of the firebox.
c.
Replace right brick and baffle and close cast hinge
face.
9. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency:
Monthly or after burning 50 bags of fuel or
when changing fuel type
• By:
Homeowner
After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel you will need to
clean the hopper to prevent sawdust build-up.
A combination of sawdust and pellets on the auger reduces
the amount of fuel supply to the fire pot. This can result in
nuisance shutdowns and mis-starts.
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown. Allow
the appliance to completely cool down.
b. Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
c. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
NOTE:
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends to use a
heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically designed
for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
