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6.Disposal of Ashes

•Frequency: As needed

•By: Homeowner

•Task:

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled.

WARNING

Disposal of Ashes

•Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fitting lid.

•Ashes should be retained in closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

7.Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers

•Frequency: Weekly or as needed

•By: Homeowner

•Task:

The amount of ash buildup in the firepot will be a good guide to determine how often you should clean the heat exchangers.

a.Allow the appliance to completely cool down before pulling the cleaning rods. Turn the thermostat on and then immediately off to start the exhaust blower on its cycle time. It will pull fly ash out the exhaust instead of into the room. Open the cast hinged face to access the 2 cleaning rods. See Figure 28.1.

b.Locate the 2 rods directly underneath the heat exchanger tubes. Rods are bent at a 90° angle for easy handling.

3.To clean, pull the rods straight out until it stops, approximately 5-1/2 inches (140mm). Slide the rods OUT and IN a couple of times.

WARNING

Heat exchanger cleaning rods may be warm to the touch. For safety purposes wear gloves.

Do not pull heat exchanger cleaning rods while appliance is operating.

8.Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger

•Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel

•By: Homeowner

•Task:

A more thorough cleaning is needed to remove the excess ash that is left behind from the use of the cleaning rods for the heat exchanger tubes. The ash will be resting on the back of the baffle. This will require removing the cast baffle. Please refer to page 32 for a detailed explanation of removing the baffle.

NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.

9.Cleaning the Glass

•Frequency: As needed

•By: Homeowner

•Task:

a.Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning glass.

b.Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.

CAUTION

Handle glass assembly with care.

When cleaning glass:

•Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass.

•Do NOT clean glass when hot.

•Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.

•Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film.

•Refer to maintenance instructions.

Heat Exchanger Tubes

Cleaning Rods

Figure 28.1

WARNING

Handle glass with care.

•Inspect the gasket to ensure it is undamaged.

•Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.

•Do NOT operate appliance with glass assembly removed.

•Do NOT operate with glass cracked, broken or scratched.

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