MAINTENANCE
ROUTINE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
DISCONNECT
POWER
BEFORE
DOING ANY
MAJOR
MAINTENANCE ON
THIS
STOVE
The following areas should be inspected periodically to ensure
that
the
appliance
is
operating
at
its
optimum
and
giving you excellent
heat
value:
Firepot
I
Burner
Plate
Inspect the Firepot and Burner Plate periodically to
verify the holes are not blocked with impurities.
If
necessary, clean by removing the burner plate from
the firepot and scrape the surfaces until the holes
are clear. Inspect inner holes
ofFirepot
that they
are free
of
obstructions (buildup). Remove Firepot
and empty when buildup occurs. The cleaning
frequency will be dictated
by
the quality and
quantity
of
the fuel burned. The following
is
the
suggested schedule to establish a minimum:
Between 2 days and 2 weeks, depending on the ash
content in the fuel burned. Ash content can vary
from .25% to 1%. Using dirty fuel affects the
cleanliness
of
the
bum
and maintenance frequency.
Remove clinkers or carbon build up as necessary.
Clinkers are a byproduct
of
the fuel. Silica (or dirt)
in the fuel, along with other impurities can fuse
under heat and cause clinkering. Clinkering
is
a
function
of
the fuel, not the stove.
Ash
Pan
Gasket
and
Door
Gas){et
CAUTION: MAINTAIN GASKETS IN GOOD
CONDITION. DO
NOT
LEAVE STOVE
BURNING WITH
DOOR
OR
ASH PAN DOOR
OPEN
OR
AJAR.
It
is important to maintain
gaskets for an air tight seal.
If
the
Ash
Pan Gasket
or Door Gasket become loose over time, glue it
back into position using high temperature (RTV)
silicone sealer as an adhesive.
If
the gaskets should
become frayed
or
damaged they should be replaced.
Gasket material can be purchased from your dealer
or some hardware stores. Use same size and type
as original.
Door Gasket: 3/4" rope, medium density.
Ash Drawer: 3/8" rope, medium
or
light density.
Ash
}Jan
This
is
located under the exterior ash lip (below
door) and
is
locked with two spring latches (with
slot heads). Loosen the two slot heads on the ash
pan with a straight blade screw driver by turning
both screw heads counterclockwise. This will
release the spring latches.
Ash Removal
and
Disposal
CAUTION: BE
SURE
THE FIRE IS OUT AND
STOVE
IS
COLD BEFORE REMOVING ASHES!
NEVER BURN STOVE
WITJ-I
ASH PAN DOOR
OPEN.
Ashes can hold live embers for several days, and
must be disposed
ofwith
care. Be certain the fire
is
out and stove is cold before removing Ash Pan.
I. Brush ashes into Ash Pan.
2.
Remove ash pan and dump ashes into a metal
container with tight fitting lid. Store container
away from appliance.
3. Clean and replace Ash Pan and tighten the spring
loaded screws.
The closed container holding ashes should be
stored on a noncombustible surface, away from
combustible materials. Keep ashes in the container
until you are certain all the cinders have completely
cooled. NEVER place ashes in a cardboard box or
any other combustible receptacle. Store pellet fuel
at least 36" away from appliance.
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