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SPRING SHUTDOWN
After the last burn in the spring, remove any remaining pellets from the hopper and the auger feed system. Scoop
out the pellets and then run the auger until the hopper is empty and pellets stop flowing (this can be done by
pressing the “ON” button with the viewing door open). Vacuum out the hopper. Thoroughly clean the burn pot,
and firebox. It may be desirable to spray the inside of the cleaned hopper with an aerosol silicone spray if your
stove is in a high humidity area. The exhaust system should be thoroughly cleaned.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Use the following as a guide under average use conditions. Gaskets around door and door glass should be
inspected and repaired or replaced when necessary.
ASH REMOVAL
Remove the ashes periodically to avoid unnecessary ash build up. Ash removal is as follows:
1. Let the fire burn out and allow the unit cool to room temperature.
2.
Clean the heat exchanger tubes (see Heat Exchanger Cleaning section) – Make sure Pellet Stove is at room
temperature before touching.
3. Open the ash pan door, remove the burn pot and empty it into a metal container.
4.
Vacuum to remove ashes from the firebox.
5.
BE SURE THAT ASHES ARE COOL TO THE TOUCH BEFORE VACUUMING. Some vacuum cleaners may leak ash
into the room. Your vacuum cleaner should have a special filter or bag to eliminate leakage.
6. Remove ash pan and dispose of ashes into a metal container.
7.
Reinstall ash pan.
8. Reinstall burn pot.
Daily
Weekly
Monthly or as needed
Burn Pot
Stirred
Empty
Combustion Chamber
Brushed
Ashes
Check
Empty
Interior Chambers
Vacuumed
Combustion Blower Blades
Vacuumed / Brushed
Convection Blower
Vacuumed / Brushed
Vent System
Cleaned
Gaskets
Inspected
Glass
Wiped/Cleaned
Hopper (end of season)
Emptied and vacuumed
Heat Exchanger Tubes
Bi-Weekly
Attention:
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal
regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Ashes should be placed in a steel metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be 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. Do not place other waste in the same container.
SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when
exposed to elevated concentrations for extended periods of time. While the modern combustion systems in
heaters drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted out the chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or confined
areas can be dangerous. Make sure your stove gaskets and chimney joints are in good working order and sealing
properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended that you use both smoke and CO monitors in areas
having the potential to generate CO.
