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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.
CHECK AND CLEAN THE HOPPER
Check the hopper periodically to determine if there is any
sawdust or pellets that are sticking to the hopper surface.
Clean as needed.
DOOR AND GLASS GASKETS
CAUTION:
DO NOT OPERATE YOUR HEATER WITH THE
VIEWING OR COMBUSTION DOOR OPEN. THE
AUGER WILL NOT FEED PELLETS UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES AND A SAFETY CONCERN MAY
ARISE FROM SPARKS OR FUMES ENTERING THE
ROOM.
Inspect the door's and ash pan's gaskets periodically.
These may need to be removed to have frayed, broken, or
compacted gaskets replaced. Keep door, glass, and ash
pan seals in good condition. This unit's door uses a 3/8"
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.
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 pellet heater Dealer to obtain a
can of suitable high-temperature paint.
GLASS
Cleaning - 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. In
MAINTENANCE
the event you need to replace the glass, Do not attempt
to operate the unit with broken glass. Replacement glass
may be purchased from your U.S. Stove Pellet Burning
Room Heater Dealer. If glass is broken, follow these
removal procedures:
1.
Remove the retainers and any broken glass or gasket
from the sealing face of the door.
2. Install a new glass gasket.
3. Re-install the retainers to hold the glass. Be careful
not to over-tighten the screws for this could damage
the glass.
4. To replace the viewing door glass remove the back
of the door and the insulation, then proceed as
described for the firebox door glass replacement.
5. 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 including leaves, bushes/
shrubs, and/or trees. 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 heater
a good cleaning throughout.
SPRING SHUT DOWN
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. Vacuum out the hopper.
Thoroughly clean the burn pot, and firebox. The exhaust
system should be thoroughly cleaned. If removing the
unit for storage, store the heater in a dry location.
YEARLY SERVICING
A yearly servicing and cleaning by your Authorized pellet
heater dealer is recommended. A fee may be charged for
this service.
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