MAINTENANCE—ROUTINE CLEANING

WARNING: Regular maintenance must be conducted for safe and efficient operation. Disconnect power to the stove if maintenance requires the opening of service panels. Conduct maintenance on a COLD appliance only.

Proper care of your Glow Boy SERIES pellet appliance is required for peak, sustained performance. The need for and frequency of cleaning depends on the amount of pellets burned, pellet quality, length of time since last cleaning and the quality of the fire. While becoming acquainted with your new stove and the types of local pellets, inspect your BURN GRATE, BURN POT, HEAT EXCHANGE, ASH PIT, and WINDOW daily and clean until a pattern of cleaning re-quirement is determined. As heating demands increase the need for stove and exhaust system cleaning and ash removal will increase.

EVERY 2 –3 DAYS / WEEKLY

CHECK BURN GRATE FOR CLINKERS: (B)

Heat Tubes

Hopper

If the flames seem to be coming only from the sides,

Tube Scraper

Auger

or are orange/black in color, turn the stove off and check

Window

Auger Motor

for build up in the grate.

 

Fan Motors

 

Burn Grate

The most likely causes are:

Exhaust

Burn Pot

Poor quality pellets, exhaust system requires cleaning

Air Intake

 

The air-inlet damper requires adjustment

 

Ash Pan

 

 

To Clean: (Cold Stove Only)

 

 

Open door, remove the burn grate, knock out any debris.

 

 

It may be necessary to scrape the holes clean.

B

 

Clean between the Burn Grate and Burn Pot as well.

 

BURN POT: (A) [COLD STOVE ONLY]

 

G

Remove the burn grate. Clean out the burn pot area of all debris.

CAUTION: When replacing the grate make sure it fits

 

 

properly in the burn pot.

C

 

WINDOW CLEANING:

[COLD STOVE ONLY as hot glass may cause serious burns] To enjoy a clear view of the fire you should clean your window as needed with a soft cloth or paper towel. You may use a Fireplace glass cleaner or vinegar water to remove heavy build up on the window.

Mirror cleaners and oven cleaners will leave a film on the glass and attract smoke like a magnate.

HOME TIP: Dampen a piece of newsprint with water, dip this into the fly ash, then rub down the glass. This works like a charm. Do not use abrasive chemical cleaners.

DO NOT OPERATE STOVE WITH BROKEN GLASS AS LEAKAGE OF FLUE GASES MAY RESULT.

DOOR & TRIM CLEANING:

Fingerprints or other marks left on gold surfaces may become etched in place, if they are not wiped clean prior to turning the stove on. Use a damp cloth to wipe clean.

DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS AS YOU WILL REMOVE OR SCRATCH THE PLATING!

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Dansons Group FGB MAINTENANCE-ROUTINE Cleaning, Every 2 -3 Days / Weekly, Check Burn Grate for Clinkers B, Window Cleaning