Cleaning the Glass | Hearth and Home Technologies SANTAFE-B1

Santa Fe Pellet Stove

10.Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal in Exhaust Venting System.

•Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on ash build-up.

•By: Qualified Service Technician/Homeowner

Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.

The products of combustion will contain small particles of fly ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases.

At start-up if there is incomplete combustion, or if there is a shutdown or incorrect operation of the appliance it will lead to some soot formation. This will collect in the exhaust venting system.

The venting system may need to be cleaned at least once a year or more often depending upon the quality of your fuel or if there is a lot of horizontal pipe sections. Ash will build up more quickly in the horizontal sections.

11.Cleaning the Glass

•Frequency: When clear view of the firepot becomes obscure

•By: Homeowner

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.

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.

12.Door Latch Inspection

•Frequency: Prior to heating season

•By: Homeowner

The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasketing between the glass and firebox should be inspected periodically to make sure there is a good seal.

13.Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubrication

•Frequency: Yearly or as needed

•By: Qualified Service Technician

•Task: Contact your local dealer

14.Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No Lubrication

•Frequency: Yearly or as needed

•By: Qualified Service Technician

•Task: Contact your local dealer.

15.Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter

a.The appliance must be in complete shutdown and the exhaust blower should be off. Allow the appliance to completely cool down.

b.Open the clean out cover. See Figure 31.1.

c.Sweep out any ash build-up.

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

Clean Out Cover

Figure 31.1

16.Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season

•Frequency: Yearly

•By: Homeowner

a.Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.

b.Remove all ash from the firebox and vacuum thoroughly.

c.Paint all exposed steel, including cast-iron.

•Use the Touch-Up paint supplied with the appliance; or;

•Purchase paint from your local dealer.

•Must use a high-temperature paint made specifi- cially for heating appliances.

September 1, 2008

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