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MAINTENANCE
CHECK & CLEAN THE HOPPER
Check the hopper periodically to determine if there is any
sawdust (fines) that is building up in the feed system or
pellets that are sticking to the hopper surface. Clean as
needed.
DOOR & GLASS GASKETS
Inspect the main door and glass window gaskets
periodically. The main door may need to be removed to
have frayed, broken, or compacted gaskets replaced
by your authorized dealer. This unit’s door uses a 3/4”
diameter rope gasket.
BLOWER MOTORS
Clean the air holes on the motors of both the exhaust
and distribution blowers annually. Remove the exhaust
blower from the exhaust duct and clean out the internal
fan blades as part of your fall start-up. If you have indoor
pets your power motors should be inspected monthly to
make sure they are free of animal hair build up. Animal
hair build up in blowers can result in poor performance or
unforeseen safety hazards.
PAINTED SURFACES
Painted surfaces may be wiped down with a damp cloth.
If scratches appear, or you wish to renew your paint,
contact your authorized dealer to obtain a can of suitable
high-temperature paint.
GLASS
We recommend using a high-quality glass cleaner. Should
a buildup of creosote or carbon accumulate, you may wish
to use 000 steel wool and water to clean the glass. DO
NOT use abrasive cleaners. DO NOT perform the cleaning
while the glass is HOT. Do not attempt to operate the unit
with broken glass. Replacement glass may be purchased
from your U.S. Stove dealer. If the glass is broken, follow
these removal procedures:
1. Once the heater has cooled, remove the door from
the heater.
2. Remove the rope gasket from the door followed by
the nuts holding the glass retainer in place.
3. While wearing gloves, carefully remove any loose
pieces of glass from the door frame.
4. Replace the glass and gasket, making sure the gasket
runs the full perimeter of the glass edge.
5. Re-install the retainer and eight nuts and rope gasket
using high-temperature silicone to adhere the gasket
to the door.
6. Never use substitute materials for the glass.
DO NOT abuse the door glass by striking, slamming, or
similar trauma. Do not operate the stove with the glass
removed, cracked, or broken.
FALL START UP
Prior to starting the first fire of the heating season,
check the outside area around the exhaust and air intake
systems for obstructions. Clean and remove any fly ash
from the exhaust venting system. Clean any screens on
the exhaust system and on the outside air intake pipe.
Turn all of the controls on and make sure that they are
working properly. This is also a good time to give the
entire stove a good cleaning throughout.
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.
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
Impeller
Vacuumed
/ Brushed
Vent System
Cleaned
Gaskets
Inspected
Glass
Wiped
Cleaned
Hopper (end of
season)
Empty &
Vacuumed
