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June 4, 2019
7027-805C
CB1200 Pellet Insert
Figure 20.1
Cleaning Rods
Heat Exchanger Tubes
6. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency:
Monthly or every 1 ton of fuel
• 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.
7. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers & Drop Tube
• Frequency:
Weekly or every 1 ton of fuel
• By:
Homeowner
T
he amount of ash buildup in the firebox 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. To access the cleaning rods lift the hopper lid. Both
bent handle pull rods are located close to the face of
the appliance to the left and right side (
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.
Disposal of Ashes.
• Ashes should be placed in metal container
with tight fitting lid.
• Ashes should be retained in closed
container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
WARNING
5. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency:
As needed
• By:
Homeowner
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight-fitting lid. The container of ashes should be moved
outdoors immediately and placed on a non-combustible
floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed
container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled.
8. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger
• Frequency:
Monthly or every 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 baffle and cast brick
set. Please refer to
Remove Baffle to Access Heat
Exchanger Tubes and Firebox Exhaust Exits on
pages 14
for a detailed explanation of removing the
baffle and brick set.
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.
NOTE:
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends to
use a heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
