Breckwell P23FSL, P23I Maintenance, Ash Removal, Ash Disposal - Freestanding Models, Closedopen

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MAINTENANCE

FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT.

NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged, if so, clean thoroughly.

ASH REMOVAL

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container or ashes should be placed on a noncombustible surface or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal. If ashes are disposed of by soil burial or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

ASH DISPOSAL – FREESTANDING MODELS

The P23 Freestanding has an ash bin located below the firebox. To remove ashes:

a.Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool.

b.Clean heat exchanger tubes (see “CLEANING” and Figure 24).

c.Remove optional imitation log set, if in use. Remove burn pot by grasping it, and the slider plate, and pulling straight out (refer to Figure 25).

d.Empty ashes from burn pot. Scrape burn pot with cleaning tool. Make sure burnpot holes are not plugged.

e.Scrape ash in firebox into the under-stove bin through the opening under the slider plate (see Figure 26) or vacuum to remove ashes.

WARNING: Make sure ashes are cool to the touch before using a vacuum. See “VACUUM USE”.

f.Periodically remove and empty ash bin (see Figure 27) by pulling on handle below ash lip.

Dispose of ashes properly. (See “ASH REMOVAL” above)

g.Replace ash bin.

h.Replace burn pot and slider plate. Make sure the burn pot is level and it, and the slider plate, are both pushed all the way back in when they are reinstalled. If the burn pot is not reinstalled properly, the Hot Rod will not work properly.

ASH DISPOSAL - INSERT

Remove ashes periodically as they fill the firebox. To remove ashes:

a.Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool.

b.Clean heat exchanger tubes (see “CLEANING” and Figure 24).

c.Remove optional imitation log set, if in use. Remove burn pot by grasping and pulling straight out.

d.Empty ashes from burn pot. Scrape burn pot with cleaning tool. Make sure burnpot holes are not plugged.

e.Use small shovel or vacuum to remove ashes. WARNING:

Make sure ashes are cool to the touch before using a vacuum. See “VACUUM USE”.

f.Replace burn pot. Make sure it is level and pushed all the way back on. If not reinstalled properly, the Hot Rod will not work properly.

FIGURE 24

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FIGURE 25

FIGURE 26

FIGURE 27