MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Related J>roblems/Solutions
As with all appliances, periodic maintenance is required to keep them operating at optimum efficiency.
We recommend an annual maintenance service by a qualified technician.
Maintenance Related Problems
Problem: Decrease in heat output or incomplete
combustion.
Solution: See maintenance points A, B,
C,
D &
E.
Problem: Decrease in Room Air Blower velocity.
Solution: See maintenance point
D.
Problem: Smoke or odor in home.
Solution: See maintenance points A,
B,
C,
&
G.
Problem: Flames appear to burn lazily.
Solution: See maintenance points A, B,
C,
&
E.
Problem: Noticeable change in Room Air Blower
nmse.
Solution: See maintenance point D.
Problem: Pellets stick to inside surface
of
hopper
(additives in fuel bonding to paint).
Solution: See maintenance point
H.
Recommended
Maintenance
Points
A. Once for every 1/2 ton
of
fuel burned, use a
brush and remove all dust and fly ash from
Firebox and Baffle areas.
B. Remove and clean the Pirepot and Burner Plate.
Keep inner air holes free from buildup.
Remove ashes
fi·om
the Firebox as often
as
fuel
dictates.
C. Clean chimney, cap and exhaust passage way
annually or as needed. Inspect monthly.
D.
Vacuum air intakes and squirrel cage on Room
Air Fan annually.
E. Clean squirrel cage on Draft Fan annually.
F.
If
remote Thermostat is used, remove cover and
clean contacts annually.
G. Replace Door Gasket and Ash Pan Door Gasket
as needed.
H. Clean inside surface
of
hopper with a good
window cleaning solution, then apply a
non-stick spray (i.e. Teflon Spray). Do not use
vegetable or oil based sprays.
If
solutions fail to
cure
problem,
see Troubles/tooting.
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