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disposal. If combined with combustible substances,
ashes and embers may ignite. Ash removal is as follows:
1. Let the fire burn out and allow the unit to cool to room
temperature.
2. Make sure the pellet stove is at room temperature
before touching. Open the door, remove the burn pot
and empty it into a metal container.
3. Vacuum ashes from the firebox. 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.
4. Reinstall the burn pot.
SMOKE & 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 you 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.
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.
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.
Burn Pot
Combustion
Chamber
Ashes
Interior Chambers
Combustion
Blower Blades
Convection Blower
Impeller
Vent System
Gaskets
Glass
Hopper (end of
season)
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Monthly or
Daily
Weekly
as needed
Stirred
Empty
Brushed
Check
Empty
Vacuumed
Vacuumed /
Brushed
Vacuumed /
Brushed
Cleaned
Inspected
Wiped
Cleaned
Empty &
Vacuumed
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