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7021-802K
Clean-Out Cover
Figure 21.1
NOTE:
There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
16. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
• Frequency:
Yearly at the end of the heating season
• By:
Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b. Remove all ash from the firebox and
vacuum thoroughly.
c. Paint all exposed steel, including cast-iron.
— Use the Touch-Up paint supplied with the
appliance;
or;
— Purchase paint from your local dealer.
— Must use a high-temperature paint made
specifically for heating appliances.
13. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubrication
• Frequency:
Yearly or as needed
• By:
Qualified Service Technician
• Task:
Contact your local dealer
14. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency:
Yearly or as needed
• By:
Qualified Service Technician
• Task:
Contact your local dealer.
15. Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown
and the exhaust blower should be off. Allow the
appliance to completely cool down.
b. Open the clean out cover
(Figure 21.1)
.
c. Sweep out any ash build-up.
10. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal
in Exhaust Venting System.
• Frequency:
Yearly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up.
• By:
Qualified Service Technician/Homeowner
Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged
and the exhaust blower is off.
The products of combustion will contain small particles of fly
ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system
and restrict the flow of the flue gases.
At start-up if there is incomplete combustion, or if there is
a shutdown or incorrect operation of the appliance it will
lead to some soot formation. This will collect in the exhaust
venting system.
The venting (chimney) system may need to be cleaned at
least once a year or more often depending upon the quality
of your fuel or if there is a lot of horizontal pipe sections. Ash
will build up more quickly in the horizontal sections.
11. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency:
When clear view of the fire pot
becomes obscure
• By:
Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool before
cleaning glass.
b. Vacuum fly ash from glass and door rope.
c. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass
cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.
Handle glass with care.
• Inspect the gasket to ensure it is
undamaged.
•
Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.
•
Do NOT operate appliance with glass
assembly removed.
•
Do NOT operate with glass cracked,
broken or scratched.
WARNING
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass.
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Refer to maintenance instructions.
CAUTION
12. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency:
Prior to heating season
• By:
Homeowner
The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasket between the
glass and firebox should be inspected periodically to make
sure there is a good seal.