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6.Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers & Drop Tube
•Frequency: Weekly or every 15 bags or more fre quently depending on ash
•By: Homeowner
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.
Push cleaning rods IN when done, DO NOT leave cleaning rods OUT. Injury can occur.
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.
b.Locate the 2 exposed rods directly underneath the heat exchanger tubes. Figure 14.1.
c.To clean, pull the rods straight out until it stops, approximately 203mm. Slide the rods OUT and IN a couple of times.
10 Heat Exchanger Tubes
Cleaning
Rods
Figure 14.1
7.Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger
•Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel
•By: Homeowner
a.Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off
b.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.
c.The ash will be resting on the back of the baffle. This will require removing the cast baffle.
8.Cleaning the Hopper
•Frequency: Monthly or after burning 50 bags of fuel
•By: Homeowner
After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel you will need to clean the hopper to prevent sawdust
A combination of sawdust and pellets on the auger reduces the amount of fuel supply to the firepot. This can result in nuisance shutdowns and
a.The appliance must be in complete shutdown. Allow the appliance to completely cool down.
b.Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
c.Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies recommends to use a heavy duty vacuum cleaner specifically designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
9.Cleaning the Glass
•Frequency: When clear view of the firepot becomes obscure
•By: Homeowner
a.Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning glass.
b.Vacuum fly ash from glass and door rope.
c.Use a damp paper towel or any
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.
•Refer to maintenance instructions.
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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