Maintenance3 3
Yearly Maintenance (or every two tons) - Continued
Clean the Exhaust Blower (make sure the stove is cool and unplugged)
a
Open the hopper lid and remove the screw holding the left door in place. Remove the restrictor knob. Swing the left side panel open.
Phillips
Screwdriver
b | Remove the six screws holding the |
exhaust blower motor in place. |
11/32" Socket
Pull the motor out (be careful not c to damage the wiring or blades -
replace gaskt if it is damaged).
Exhaust Box
Blower
Blades
Exhaust | Blower |
Motor | Housing |
Clean the blower blades, blower housing, d and exhaust box. You may wish to use a vacuum to pull ash out of the vent system.
Restrictor Knob
Clean the Vent (make sure the stove and vent is cool)
Flyash will deposit along sections that are horizontal.
Make sure the cap is free of debris (especially if it has a screen that could become blocked).
Check the vent sections for creosote accumulation (indicating a poorly burning stove). Accumulation over 1/4” must be removed.
On vertically vented systems, the dirtiest portion is often the point where the vent turns upwards (i.e. the "Tee"). Fortunately, the "Tee" has a
Warning: Whenever any portion of the pellet vent is disconnected, the joints must be sealed with RTV 500° F. silicone sealant.
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