Maintenance - Burn Pot
Fig. 40: Corn Burnpot |
Fig. 41: Optional Pellet Burnpot(required to burn pellet fuel)
Burn Pot Cleaning and Maintenance
1.Be sure the stove power is turned off.
2.Lift up and remove the front plate lock and front plate. Set aside the front plate.
3.Remove the auger extension by pulling toward you, then set aside (corn burnpot only)
4.Remove burnpot grate and set aside.
5.Clean all fines and debris that has accumulated.
6.Install the spare "clean" burnpot grate making sure the 2 holes line up with the 2 tabs in the burnpot housing.
7.Now install the spare "clean" auger extension into the auger shaft. Make sure there isn't any corn or debris in the shaft opening. This will prevent the auger extension from being fully inserted into the shaft.
8.Align the auger extension through the hole in the spare "clean" front plate andplace front plate against the burnpot grate and housing.
9.Install the front plate lock.
10.The "dirty" auger extension, burnpot grate and front plate just removed can now be cleaned for the next scheduled maintenance. NOTE: After cleaning of these parts, inspect for excessive wear and replace as needed.
Cleaning of Burnpot Parts
Cleaning can be performed in 2 basic ways:
1.Because the slag buildup will absorb moisture from the air when cool, the parts can just be left exposed for several days and the slag buildup will crumble off of the parts.
2.To accelerate this process, the parts can be soaked in water for approximately 30 minutes (depending on the amount of buildup, they could be cleaned in less time).
NOTE: Cleaning of these parts is not necessary until you see that there is noticeable decrease in the quality of the flame in the burnpot. Example: Unburned fuel being pushed over the burnpot.