Dansons Group HCF300, HCF120, HCS, HCJ manual Required Routine Cleaning, Every 2 -3 Days / Weekly

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REQUIRED ROUTINE CLEANING

Proper care of your Cheap Charlie pellet shop and home heater is required for peak, sustained performance. The need for and frequency of cleaning depends on the amount of pellets burned, pellet quality, length of time since last cleaning and the quality of the fire. While becoming acquainted with your new stove and the types of local pellets, inspect your BURN GRATE, BURN POT, HEAT TUBES, ASH PIT, and WINDOW daily and clean until a pattern of cleaning requirement is determined. As heating demands increase the need for stove and exhaust system cleaning and ash removal will increase.

SOOT - FLY ASH:

The by products of combustion contain small particles of fly ash. Fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of flue gases. Incomplete combustion, (such as during startup) shutdown or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some sort of soot formation which will collect in the exhaust system. Because of this it is important that the exhaust system be inspected and cleaned at least once a year to determine if cleaning is needed. It is a good practice to inspect after every 1–2 tons of pellet fuel burning.

WARNING: Disconnect the electrical cord prior to opening the sides of your stove or opening the exhaust system for any inspection, cleaning, maintenance or service work. NEVER perform any inspection, cleaning, maintenance or service on a HOT STOVE or when the electrical cord is plugged in.

EVERY 2 –3 DAYS / WEEKLY

BURN GRATE: [COLD STOVE ONLY] Clean as needed, scraping off any residue that may stick to grate bottom or sides. Ensure that the holes are clean and unrestricted. CAUTION: When replacing the grate make sure it fits properly in the burn pot with the lip on the burn grate, toward the front of your stove.

BURN POT: [COLD STOVE ONLY] Remove the burn grate. Clean out the burn pot as needed. Do not push the fly ash to the back of the pot, as this will restrict the air flow and performance of the appliance.

HEAT TUBES: [COLD STOVE ONLY} With your stove's main door closed pull the HEAT TUBE SCRAPER ROD forward and backwards a few times. As different types of pellets produce different amounts of ash, cleaning the tubes enables the heat exchange to operate efficiently.

CAUTION: On a burning stove the heat tube scraper rod will be hot.

Heat Tubes

Tube Scraper

Window

Burn Grate

Burn Pot

Ash Pit

ASH PIT: Monitor the ash level on a weekly basis.

Ash content is a good indication of fuel efficiency and quality. Refer to “Safety Precaution” for safe disposal of ashes.

WINDOW CLEANING: [COLD STOVE ONLY as hot glass may cause serious burns] To enjoy a clear view of the fire you should clean your window as needed with a soft cloth or paper towel. You may use a glass cleaner to remove heavy build up on the window. HOME TIP: Dampen a piece of newsprint with water, dip this into the fly ash, then rub down the glass. This works like a charm. Do not use abrasive chemical cleaners

DO NOT OPERATE STOVE WITH BROKEN GLASS AS LEAKAGE OF FLUE GASES MAY RESULT.

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Cheap Charlie Owner’s Manual

Canadian Comfort Industries

www.dansons.com

Dansons Group Inc.

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Contents Cheap Charlie Dear Cheap Charlie Owner Canadian Comfort Industries Dansons Group IncTable of Contents Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Specifications L120 LOW Limit Switch Automatic Safety FeaturesL250 High Limit Switch F140 FAN Limit SwitchInstallation Options Include Installation OptionsRead this Entire Manual Before YOU Install and USE Your Cheap Charlie Home & Shop HeaterInstallation Check List Pellet Vent Type Vent InstallationExhaust Systems General Venting DistancePellet Vent Termination Figures 7 Vent Termination ClearancesOutside AIR Through The Wall Kits IncludeFloor Protection Requirements Freestanding InstallationHeater Placement Minimum Clearances to CombustiblesClearances Corner Installation Alcove InstallationThrough the Wall Direct INSTALLATION. Figure Vertical Installations Figures 19 COMMON, but not inclusive, Vertical Installation Designs areMobile Home Installation Operating Your Stove HOW Your Cheap Charlie Heater WorksLighting stove manually No Igniter NON-Thermostat Mode Lighting Your StoveBasic Overview HOW the Board WorksAuger Cycle Trim Pots Fine Tune Adjustments- Factory SettingsShutting the Stove OFF FAN Speed Convection or heatingExcessive Combustion Air Damper Adjustment GuidelinePerformance Enhancement Tips Initial Appliance Burn Setup StartPellet Quality Fine Tuning the Pellet Feed RatesPellet Fuel Pellet ConsumptionFines PFI Pellet StandardsRequired Routine Cleaning Every 2 -3 Days / WeeklyPeriodic Maintenance Check and Clean the HopperPeriodic Maintenance … Trouble Shooting Problem SolutionLimited Warranty Extended WarrantyBurn box INSERTING, Removing & Adjusting the Burn GrateAppendix a Upper Grate LipAppendix a Burn Grate … Damper Adjustment Guideline Lack of Combustion Air Appendix BOptional Accessories Appendix CSee Your Cheap Charlie Dealer for Additional Info Replacement PartsAppendix D High / LOW Cycle Option Flashing 3 Appendix EOperation On / OFF Option Flashing 1Installation Steps Tools NeededTools Needed How to InstallPurpose Service & Maintenance Log