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10 | Service & Maintenance |
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| Soot- Formation and Need For Removal- | |
A. | When wood is burned, the products of combustion | |
The best way to shut down the appliance is to simply | combine with moisture to form a soot residue which | |
let it run out of fuel, and shut down naturally as the | accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this | |
temperature cools. This method is highly recommend- | soot makes an extremely hot fire. The entire venting | |
ed for the end of season | system should be inspected at least once every two | |
To | months during the heating season to determine if a | |
"OFF' verify by ensuring that the Status light goes out. | soot buildup has occurred. If soot has accumulated, | |
The | it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney | |
allow the fire to go out. All motors will stop when cool, | fire. | |
and only the POWER light will remain lit. It is now safe | If you experience a chimney fire; Turn the control | |
to | to "Off". Keep appliance doors and hopper lid closed | |
CAUTION! SHOCK AND SMOKE HAZARD! | and latched. Notify the fire department. Do not oper- | |
ate the appliance until the chimney and connector | ||
Proper | have been inspected and approved by a chimney | |
• Smoke spillage may occur if | professional. | |
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• Risk of shock if appliance is not disconnected from |
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the supply power prior to servicing. |
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B. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart |
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Follow the detailed instructions found in this section for each point listed in the chart below.
NOTICE: For recommendation purposes only - More frequent cleaning is necessary if heavy buildup is encountered at the recommended intervals, or if you see soot coming from the vent. Failure to clean your appliance on a regular basis will void the product warranty.
| Cleaning or Inspection | Frequency |
| Daily | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
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| Area beneath burn pot grate / |
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| Igniter | After each ton of fuel burned | OR |
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| Ash removal | Depending on fuel quality | OR |
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| Burn pot grate surface | Depending on fuel quality | OR | X |
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| Combustion blower / paddle fan | After each ton of fuel burned | OR |
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| More frequently depending on |
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| Distribution blower | surroundings | OR |
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| Door latch inspection | Prior to heating season | OR |
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| Feeder body / Fines collection area | Depending on fuel quality | OR |
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| Firebox / thorough cleaning | After each ton of fuel burned | OR |
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| When view of fire becomes |
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| Glass | obstructed | OR |
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| Heat exchanger | After each ton of fuel burned | OR |
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| Hopper | Whenever adding fuel | OR |
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| Venting system | fuel quality and quantity | OR |
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