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November 2, 2005
7001-142C
Page 29
Santa Fe Pellet Stove
6. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency:
As needed
• By:
Homeowner
• Task:
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a noncombustible 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.
7. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers
• Frequency:
Weekly or as needed
• By:
Homeowner
• Task:
The amount of ash buildup in the firepot 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. Open the front door to access the
2 cleaning rods.
See Figure 29.1
.
b. Locate the 2 rods directly underneath the heat
exchanger tubes. Rods are bent at a 90° angle for
easy handling.
c. To clean, pull the rods straight out until it stops,
approximately 8 inches (2035mm). Slide the rods
OUT and IN a couple of times.
Figure 29.1
8. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger
• Frequency:
Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel
• By:
Homeowner
• Task:
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. The ash will be resting on
the back of the baffle. This will require removing the cast
baffle. Please refer to
page 33
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.
NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifiically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
9. Cleaning the Exhaust Path
• Frequency:
As needed
• By:
Homeowner
• Task:
a. Appliance must be completely cool.
b. Open door and locate baffle at top of inside of
firebox.
c. The baffle is secured to the right bracket. A tab on
the baffle is inserted into a notch on the right bracket.
Lift the baffle up, out of the notch and towards you.
See detailed instructions on removing the baffle
on page 33
. The left side of the baffle has a hook that
rests on the top edge of the brick. This side will just
lift off.
d. Remove right brick by pulling up and then towards
you to expose the exhaust venting for cleaning.
Figure 29.2
. See also
Figure 33.3 on page 33.
Figure 29.2
Vacuum inside
Exhaust Venting
Cleaning Rods
Heat Exchanger Tubes
