IX. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
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1998-2006 Edition
Warning
All maintenance should be performed after the stove has been turned "OFF", after all embers have been extinguished
and all parts of the stove have cooled to room temperature.
Providing an annual service and maintenance contract is a common practice among pellet stove Dealers.
Contact your local Jamestown Dealer for information on service and maintenance agreement programs.
Most of the problems encountered by consumers with their pellet stoves are directly related to infrequent or
the total lack of routine cleaning. Just as a car requires regular oil changes and tune-ups, pellet stoves also
require regular cleaning and maintenance. Regular cleaning and maintenance can extend the life of motors
and other components of a pellet stove indefinitely. Furthermore, a clean unit burns more efficiently and will
significantly reduce the annual fuel cost.
The cleaning frequency requirements listed below are based on tests conducted at the manufacturer's
facility and data accumulated from the Service and Warranty Department. The information gathered has
shown that if the mentioned cleanings are performed to the schedules given below, the lifetime of the
components in the pellet stove can be extended fourfold.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Cleaning Requirements and Frequency
1. Cleaning clinkers and/or ash deposits from the inside surface of the firepot and the air wash bracket is
required daily.
2. Emptying the ashpan and cleaning ash deposits from the firebox area of the pellet stove is a weekly
requirement.
3. Cleaning ash deposits from the internal exhaust channels and exhaust pathways is required after burning
one ton (909kg) of pellets (40 bags) or more frequently if the pellets being burned are high in ash content.
4. Once a year, clean the rear compartment where all the motors and blowers are installed. Specifically, clean
the blower impeller.
A vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment is an invaluable tool for making regular cleaning of the pellet stove
a snap. A pellet stove cleaning kit, part number JR004T, which consists of wire brushes [to scrape stubborn
ash and soot deposits from metal surfaces] and a vacuum hose adapter attachment is available through the
local Jamestown Dealer. It is strongly recommended that this kit be purchased by every pellet stove owner.
PERIODIC CLEANING REQUIREMENTS
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