FMI GF55, GFI55 Maintenance, Exhaust Passages, Post Season Clean-Up, Cleaning Plated Surfaces

Models: GF55 GFI55

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EXHAUST PASSAGES

MAINTENANCE

EXHAUST PASSAGES

POST SEASON CLEAN-UP

(season)

Removal of the firebox backing for bi-annual cleaning (refer to Figure 12):

a)Open the door by lifting the handle, remove the burn pot and burn pot liner.

b)Before trying to remove screws, lubricate all screws with penetrating oil. ie. WD-40.

c)Loosen (do not remove) the four (4) screws that hold the brick liner retainers in place. Remove side brick liners by sliding them from under the screwheads.

d)Pull the center panel out. Ensure not to damage the 1" insulation attached to the back of the center panel.

e)Vacuum and clean thoroughly.

Installation of firebox backing:

a)Return center panel to its original position.

b)Place the two (2) side panels back into the firebox, secure the two

(2) retainers and lock down by tightening the two (2) screws on each side.

c)Replace the burn pot and burn pot liner.

d)Close the glass door and secure.

MAINTENANCE

Figure 12: Firebox Components Removal.

Once you are fi nished using the pellet appliance for the season, unplug the stove for added electrical protection. It is very important that the stove be cleaned and serviced as stated above. Also remove any remaining fuel from the hopper and auger.

CLEANING PLATED SURFACES

Painted surfaces should be wiped with a damp cloth periodically.

It is important to note that fi ngerprints and other marks can leave a per- manent stain on plated fi nishes. To avoid this, give the surface a quick wipe with denatured alcohol on a soft cloth BEFORE lighting the fi replace. Never clean surfaces when they are hot. Do not use other cleaners or abrasives as they may leave a residue or scratches, which can become permanently etched into the surface.

FIREBOX PANEL

The paint on the steel fi rebox panels may peel. This is due to extreme conditions applied to the paint and is not covered under warranty.

REPLACING DOOR GLASS

It is recommended that your Greenfire dealer replace the glass if broken.

The door glass is made of high temperature PYRO CERAMIC 5 mm thick. The center panel is 15.4” x 9.0” (39.0 cm x 22.9 cm) and side panels are

2.6x 9.0 inches (6.7 cm x 22.9 cm). They must be replaced with (Part # GF55-028 & GF55-029). Substitute materials will not be permitted.

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Greenfi re Pellet Stove and Insert Owner's Manual

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FMI GF55, GFI55 owner manual Maintenance, Exhaust Passages, Post Season Clean-Up, Cleaning Plated Surfaces, Firebox Panel