England's Stove Works 55-TRP22E operation manual Monthly Ash Removal, Annual Cleaning

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Monthly Ash Removal

The large baffle plate (12-5/8” x 9-3/8”) that rests above and behind the burn pot (refer to the section on “Proper Impingement Plate Placement” and the exploded diagram in the rear of this manual – Illustration 4) should be removed monthly. This can be done by lifting up the plate and pulling it out. The area behind the plate should then be cleaned thoroughly, and the plate placed back in the original position.

Use a screwdriver or chisel and break any creosote build-up in the front of the unit, where the pellets are fed into the burn pot from the Bottom Auger Tube (see Illustration 1a). Moisture in the pellets and resulting build-up in this area can cause the bottom auger to “squeal” or squeak.

Also inspect your flue pipes, and remove ash buildup from the clean-out tee.

Carbon Removal: During normal operation carbon from the combustion of pellet fuel will tend to build up on the tip of the auger, on the wear plate and sides of the fire pot, and in the mouth of the feed tube. It is essential that this residue be removed to ensure trouble free operation of the unit. The frequency with which this carbon must be removed varies with brands of pellets, depending on moisture content, wood type, foreign material (dirt, etc.) in pellets, and other factors.

To remove this carbon, simply scrape it off using the blade of a flat tipped screwdriver or similar instrument; also, to remove it from the feed tube, scrape as much as can be easily reached, then insert an emery board (i.e. fingernail file made from a popsicle stick and sandpaper) between the feed auger and the feed tube and sand out any residue not removed from scraping alone. Clearing this carbon residue from the feed tube is essential for proper operation of the feed auger, which is designed to float freely in the feed tube allowing smooth fuel flow, a lesser possibility of a jam, and a quieter unit.

Annual Cleaning

The stove and the flue system should be given a complete cleaning at the end of the heating season. Remove the burn pot assembly, clean it thoroughly, and re-install it (refer to Illustration 4); this will require new gasket for the burn pot. Be sure to tighten the set screws when you replace them, but do not over-tighten. In addition to the cleaning mentioned for semi-weekly and monthly, the Combustion (exhaust) Blower should be removed annually and the blower tube vacuumed of any ash build-up. When cleaning or replacing the blower a new gasket (Part # PU-CBG) should be added between the blower flange and the steel exhaust tube.

Soot and Fly ash: Formation and Need for Removal – 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 flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system. The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year to determine if cleaning is necessary.

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Contents Be maintained Model NumbersLetter from our Technical Support department Important Information Unit Preparation Questions, parts/accessory orders and more Pellet Vent Pipe Flue SystemThrough the Wall Through the Ceiling Mobile Home InstallationExisting Flue System Outside Air Outside Combustion Air IntakeFloor Protection Floor and Wall ProtectionWall Protection Horizontal Feed System Operating InstructionsManually Starting Your Unit Codes SHUT-DOWN ProcedureDaily Operation Semi-Weekly Ash Removal ASH Removal and DisposalMonthly Ash Removal Annual CleaningRear Panel Removal MaintenanceAuger Motors Auger Bearings and Auger ShaftsConvection Blower Vacuum SwitchCombustion Blower GasketsRecommended Heat Ranges Control BoardIllustration 2b Control Board Diagram Wiring Adjusting your Hopper Lid Latches AC-103, AC-103BN Lip Trim ThermostatsAC-106-P SH-106-P, AC-106-PBN Window Trim Technical Support Department Replacement PARTS, Accessories and OptionsBox Parts Orders only Monroe, VA Questions 800-245-6489 Fax Pellet Stove Exploded View Diagram Problem Cause Solution TROUBLE-SHOOTING GuideWarranty is not Transferable Page Warranty Registration for England’s Stove Works
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