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Gardus SootEater User Manual

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Rotary Pellet Stove Cleaning System
Operating Instructions
Recommended Drill:
Any cordless drill with a 3/8” or
1
/2” chuck with an adjustable
clutch will work.
Setting the Clutch on your
cordless drill:
a. Adjust clutch to a setting in
the middle of the range or
slightly lower.
b. You should be able to hold
the properly adjusted
chuck with your hand &
prevent it from spinning yet
there should be a fair
amount of torque.
Turn to adjust clutch
Set on middle setting or lower
Connecting the rods
1.) To connect the rods, simply
screw them together and
tighten with two pairs of
pliers.
Use a small piece of duct tape
around the joint of the fittings
after tightening.
This will reduce the risk of
the rods unscrewing if you
accidentally reverse the drill.
Important Note: Always spin the
drill in the
Clockwise
Direction as the rods may
come apart even if tightened
with pliers.
Operating Instructions
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Recommended Drill:
Any cordless drill with a 3/8” or
1
/2 chuck with an adjustable
clutch will work.
Setting the Clutch on your
cordless drill:
a. Adjust clutch to a setting in
the middle of the range or
slightly lower.
b. You should be able to hold
the properly adjusted
chuck with your hand &
prevent it from spinning yet
there should be a fair
amount of torque.
Turn to adjust clutch
Set on middle setting or lower
Connecting the rods
1.) To connect the rods, simply
screw them together and
tighten with two pairs of
pliers.
Use a small piece of duct tape
around the joint of the fittings
after tightening.
This will reduce the risk of
the rods unscrewing if you
accidentally reverse the drill.
Important Note: Always spin the
drill in the
Clockwise
Direction as the rods may
come apart even if tightened
with pliers.
Operating Instructions
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Optional method for connecting rods
2.) This method requires a
great deal of caution but
will speed up the
cleaning process.
a. Start the threads by
hand to insure that they
are not cross-threaded.
b. Insert the other end of
the rod into the drill
c
huck.
c. Spin the rods clockwise
while holding the rod
you are connecting to.
Methods for disconnecting the rods
1) Use two pairs of pliers to
loosen & then unscrew
the rods by hand.
2) You can disconnect each
rod using the drill as well.
a. Hold the end of the rod,
which is inside the vent,
very tightly.
b. Reverse the drill while
holding the rod end to
unscrew the rod which is
connected to the drill.
I
mportant Note:
be sure that
the rods that are still in the
v
ent do not spin as this will
c
ause them to disconnect
i
nside the vent.
Hold end of rod very tightly by
hand
or with pliers
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Optional method for connecting rods
2.) This method requires a
great deal of caution but
will speed up the
cleaning process.
a. Start the threads by
hand to insure that they
are not cross-threaded.
b. Insert the other end of
the rod into the drill
c
huck.
c. Spin the rods clockwise
while holding the rod
you are connecting to.
Methods for disconnecting the rods
1) Use two pairs of pliers to
loosen & then unscrew
the rods by hand.
2) You can disconnect each
rod using the drill as well.
a. Hold the end of the rod,
which is inside the vent,
very tightly.
b. Reverse the drill while
holding the rod end to
unscrew the rod which is
connected to the drill.
I
mportant Note:
be sure that
the rods that are still in the
v
ent do not spin as this will
c
ause them to disconnect
i
nside the vent.
Hold end of rod very tightly by
hand
or with pliers
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Inserting the rod into
the d
rill chuck:
a. T
he fittings on the
rods a
re designed to
fit i
nto any type of
drill w
ithout an
adapter.
b. S
imply insert the
steel r
od fitting into
the c
huck of the drill
and t
ighten by hand.
Twist chuck to tighten
Attaching the Lint Trap
Brush to the FlexRod
:
Screw the Lint Trap Brush
onto the rod by hand then
tighten with two pairs of
pliers.
Important Notes:
Only use this brush by hand.
Do Not Use the Drill to Spin.
W
hile clea
ning with the brush by
hand, rotate the rod clockwise
t
o ensure that the brush does
n
ot loosen.
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Always rotate the rods in the clockwise direction when spin-
ning the rods into the vent & coming back out of the vent.
Failure to do so will cause the rods to un-screw and disconnect.
Never force the rods or over-torque the rods with the drill.
Doing this may result in property damage, rod breakage or
personal injury
.
To avoid rod breakage
1. Only use a drill with an adjustable clutch. (a cordless drill is
recommended)
2. Keep clutch setting on drill at halfway or lower when rotating
the rods.
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Gardus SootEater Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGardus
ModelSootEater
CategoryFireplace Accessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Setting the Clutch

Clutch Adjustment Setting

Adjust clutch to a setting in the middle of the range or slightly lower.

Clutch Torque Test

Hold chuck by hand to prevent spinning, but allow torque.

Connecting and Disconnecting Rods

Connecting Rods with Pliers and Tape

Screw rods together, use tape on joint to prevent unscrewing, spin clockwise.

Optional Rod Connection Method

Start threads by hand, insert into chuck, spin clockwise while holding.

Disconnecting Rods with Pliers

Use two pairs of pliers to loosen and unscrew the rods.

Disconnecting Rods with Drill

Hold rod end tightly, reverse drill to unscrew rod connected to drill.

Inserting Rod into Drill Chuck

Rod Fitting Compatibility

Rod fittings designed to fit any drill type without an adapter.

Inserting Rod into Chuck

Insert steel rod fitting into drill chuck and tighten by hand.

Important Safety and Usage Precautions

Direction of Rotation

Always rotate rods clockwise when inserting and removing from vent.

Avoiding Over-Torque

Never force or over-torque rods with the drill to prevent damage or injury.

Use of Adjustable Clutch Drill

Only use a drill with an adjustable clutch, preferably cordless.

Clutch Setting for Rod Rotation

Keep clutch setting on drill at halfway or lower when rotating rods.

Safety Tips

Personal Protective Equipment

Always wear eye protection, clothing, gloves, and respirator or dust mask.

Ladder and Roof Work Safety

Only experienced individuals should work on ladders and roofs.

Electrical Hazard Awareness

Be aware of all electrical hazards when working with equipment.

Clothing and Rod Safety

Tuck in loose clothing to prevent entanglement; add rods one at a time.

Product Disclaimer and Warranty

SootEater Purpose and Limitations

Designed for light-to-moderate soot/creosote; not for glaze deposits.

Liability Exclusion

No liability for property damage or personal injury due to product operation.

Limited Warranty Terms

90-day warranty against manufacturing defects; requires return authorization.

Warranty Exclusions

No warranty for operator error; no other expressed warranty.