Service & Maintenance

P35i Fireplace Insert

 

 

 

 

10

Service & Maintenance

 

 

Soot- Formation and Need For Removal-

A. Shut-down Procedure

When wood is burned, the products of combustion

The best way to shut down the appliance is to simply

combine with moisture to form a soot residue which

let it run out of fuel, and shut down naturally as the

accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this

temperature cools. This method is highly recommend-

soot makes an extremely hot fire. The entire venting

ed for the end of season shut-down.

system should be inspected at least once every two

To shut-down otherwise, turn the mode selector to

months during the heating season to determine if a

"OFF' verify by ensuring that the Status light goes out.

soot buildup has occurred. If soot has accumulated,

The shut-down protocol of the circuit board will safely

it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney

allow the fire to go out. All motors will stop when cool,

fire.

and only the POWER light will remain lit. It is now safe

If you experience a chimney fire; Turn the control

to un-plug the electrical supply.

to "Off". Keep appliance doors and hopper lid closed

CAUTION! SHOCK AND SMOKE HAZARD!

and latched. Notify the fire department. Do not oper-

ate the appliance until the chimney and connector

Proper Shut-down procedure must be followed.

have been inspected and approved by a chimney

• Smoke spillage may occur if shut-down is not

professional.

complete

 

• Risk of shock if appliance is not disconnected from

 

the supply power prior to servicing.

 

B. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart

 

Follow the detailed instructions found in this section for each point listed in the chart below.

NOTICE: For recommendation purposes only - More frequent cleaning is necessary if heavy buildup is encountered at the recommended intervals, or if you see soot coming from the vent. Failure to clean your appliance on a regular basis will void the product warranty.

 

Cleaning or Inspection

Frequency

 

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Yearly

 

 

Area beneath burn pot grate /

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Igniter

After each ton of fuel burned

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ash removal

Depending on fuel quality

OR

 

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burn pot grate surface

Depending on fuel quality

OR

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combustion blower / paddle fan

After each ton of fuel burned

OR

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More frequently depending on

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Distribution blower

surroundings

OR

 

 

 

 

 

Door latch inspection

Prior to heating season

OR

 

 

X

 

 

 

Feeder body / Fines collection area

Depending on fuel quality

OR

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Firebox / thorough cleaning

After each ton of fuel burned

OR

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When view of fire becomes

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Glass

obstructed

OR

 

 

 

 

 

Heat exchanger

After each ton of fuel burned

OR

 

 

X

 

 

 

Hopper

Whenever adding fuel

OR

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

More frequently depending on

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Venting system

fuel quality and quantity

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Harman Stove Company P35I owner manual Service & Maintenance, A. Shut-downProcedure, B. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart