Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual
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2. Once a day pull the Ash Shaker Rod
(See figure 24)
several times back and forth to shake the
ashes down into the Ash Pan. Failure to regularly shake the ashes down will cause the stove to
start burning dirty.
3. Check ash pan
(See Figure 24)
to determine emptying frequency needed. NOTE: Do not use
a vacuum cleaner for this purpose. Hot coals may cause your vacuum filter to catch fire. Place
ashes 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 for at least two days until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.
4. Once or twice daily pull the Heat Exchange Tube Scraper,
(See Figure 24)
out and back in to
clean heat exchange tubes. Failure to operate the tube scraper daily may result in poor
combustion and loss of heat output. This should be done when the stove is cool or operating on
the low temperature setting. Use the Rod Pull Tool that comes with the stove to pull the Tube
Scraper Rod.
5. The rate of burn and the quality of fuel will determine how often the window needs cleaning.
Prolonged burning at a low burn rate will result in the need for more frequent window cleaning.
Burning poor fuel also increases the need to clean the window. Cooling the stove and wiping the
window daily with a cloth or paper towel will normally keep the window from accumulating
difficult to clean residue. Use of a glass cleaner ONLY permitted when the stove is cold.
Tip:
Dip the damp towel in the ashes to remove stubborn buildup on the glass.
CAUTION: Do not slam the door. Do not operate the stove with a broken or cracked glass.
Replace only with heat resistant ceramic glass supplied by the manufacturer.
6.
Burn the stove at the HI fuel setting for at least 60 minutes each day.
This helps keep the
window, firebrick and firebox and Exhaust area clean. A daily high burn also aids in maintaining
the overall efficiency and performance of the stove.
Periodic Maintenance
CAUTION:
Periodic maintenance should only be done while the Stove is shut off and cold.
1.
Ashpan.
Empty the ash pan when it appears full (approximately once a week). The
frequency of cleaning the ash pan will depend on the quality and amount of fuel being used.
Carefully check to make sure the ash pan door is tightly closed after each opening.
2.
Grate Weldment and Shaker Plate.
Clean Grate Weldment and Shaker Plate holes
whenever needed. Remove the Burnpot and use a small metal object (Nail, Drill Bit, etc) to clean
out plugged holes. (
See Figure 24).
The Grate Weldment and Shaker Plate holes can also be
cleaned without removing them by using a small steel brush to clean the holes.
3.
Pull the Ash Shaker Rod
(See figure 24)
several times back and forth to shake the ashes
down into the Ash Pan.
4.
Clean-Out Ports.
The Prescott models have 2 Exhaust Cleanout Ports located in the LEFT
AND RIGHT lower corners of the firebox.
(See figure 25)
Remove covers and clean regularly.
