Routine Cleaning and Maintenance
If the glass has build up that can not be removed with only the cloth, clean the glass using paper towel and a gas appliance glass cleaner, this may be purchased through most dealers. If a gas appliance glass cleaner is not available, use a damp paper towel dipped in fly ash to clean the glass. After the glass has been cleaned use the dry soft cloth to wiping down the outside and inside of the glass.
ASH PAN AND DOOR GASKETS (weekly)
After extended use the gasketing may come loose. To repair this, glue the gasketing on using high- temperature fiberglass gasket glue available from your local dealer. This is important to maintain an airtight assembly.
ASH PAN (weekly)
IMPORTANT: The unit must be OFF while the ash pan is removed. Sweep the ashes from the firebox through the grate into the ash pan.
The ash pan is located, in the pedestal, and has a latching mechanism to secure it. To remove the ash pan open the cover from the right hand side, unlock the latch on the pedestal cover and pull the pan out. If the ash pan is hot and/or dirty, gloves should be worn to remove it. Pull the ash pan out. When the ash pan is out of the unit lift the ash pan by the front and back handles and carry the ash pan to where the ashes will be emptied.
Figure 10: Pulling Ash Pan Out.
Dump the ashes into a metal container stored away from combustibles. Monitor the ash level every week. Remember that different pellet fuels will have different ash contents. Ash content is a good indication of fuel efficiency and quality. Refer to “SAFETY WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS” for disposal of ashes. Vacuum the inside of the ash pan compartment inside the pedestal including the hole at the top back of the compartment. Replace the ash pan and close pedestal door. DO NOT PLACE UNBURNED OR RAW
PELLET FUEL IN ASH PAN.
Heat exchanger tubes | EXHAUST PASSAGES (biannually) | |
cleaner handle. | Removal of the firebox backing for biannual cleaning | |
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| • Open the door by lifting the handle, remove the | |
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| burn pot and burn pot liner. |
| • | Lubricate all screws with penetrating oil. |
| • Remove the four (4) screws that hold the side panels | |
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| in place. |
| • | With the tip of a flat screwdriver, gently lift up the |
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| side panels and remove the side panels. |
| • | Pull the center panel out. |
| • | Vacuum thoroughly. |
| Installation of firebox backing: | |
| • | Insert center panel. |
| • | Place the side panels back into the firebox and re- |
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| install the two (2) screws on each side. |
Vacuum inside ash box | • | Replace the glass door and secure. |
| • | Clean thoroughly. |
Figure 11: Evolution Open.
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