OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
while cleaning or if the stove does not seem to be
burning properly.
If a vacuum is used to clean your stove, we suggest
using the AV15E AshVac vacuum. The AV15E AshVac
is designed for ash removal. Some regular vacuum
cleaner (i.e. shop vacs) may leak ash into the room.
DO NOT VACUUM HOT ASH.
WARNING:
FAILURE
TO
PROPERLY
THE CLEAN OUTS WILL RESULT IN POOR
PERFORMANCE OF THIS STOVE.
NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED
CAUTION:
• FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS
UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR
PERFORMANCE, SAFETY HAZARDS, FIRE,
AND EVEN DEATH.
• NEVER
PERFORM
CLEANING, OR MAINTENANCE ON A HOT
STOVE.
• DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE! NOTE:
TURNING THE ON/OFF SWITCH TO "OFF"
DOES NOT DISCONNECT ALL POWER TO
THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE
STOVE.
• DO NOT OPERATE STOVE WITH BROKEN
GLASS, LEAKAGE OF FLUE GAS MAY RESULT.
CREOSOTE FORMATION, INSPECTION,
& REMOVAL
CAUTION:
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHECKED
MONTHLY DURING THE BURNING SEASON FOR
ANY BUILD-UP OF SOOT OR CREOSOTE.
When any wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapors, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
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MAINTENANCE
ANY
INSPECTIONS,
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vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney
flue or a newly started fire or from a slow-burning
fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates
on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire, which may damage
the chimney or even destroy the house. Despite
their high efficiency, pellet stoves can accumulate
creosote under certain conditions. The chimney
connector and chimney should be inspected by
a qualified person annually or per ton of pellets
to determine if a creosote or fly ash build-up has
occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should
be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Inspect the system at the stove connection and
at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build
creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to
check the chimney from the top as well as from the
bottom. The creosote should be removed with a
brush specifically designed for the type of chimney
in use. A qualified chimney sweep can perform this
service. It is also recommended that before each
heating season the entire system be professionally
inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, repaired. To
clean the chimney, disconnect the vent from the
stove.
FLY ASH
This accumulates in the horizontal portion of an
exhaust run. Though non-combustible, it may
impede the normal exhaust flow. It should therefore
be periodically removed.
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