Maintenance
Heat Exchanger Cleanout Rod Handles
Firebox Door
Heat Exchanger Tube
Secondary Ash
Chamber Access Plate
Fines Cleanout Cover
Firebox Wall
Cleaning This cleaning should be done after each ton of pellets
used. The frequency of this cleaning will be directly related to the quality and the ash content of the pel- lets being used. Keep in mind that the cleaner the heat exchanger surface is kept, the higher the heat transfer efficiency will be.
Due to it’s ease of restarting it is recommended that the boiler be OFF and COOL before cleaning.
Start by actuating the (3) heat exchanger cleanout rods by pulling and pushing these rods vigorously several times. This action will remove any fly ash built up on the heat exchanger tubes. This can also be done at any time during the operation of the boiler to maintain higher ef- ficiencies. Make sure that these rods are pushed in when cleaning is completed.
Cleaning Steps
Ash Door
CAUTION: Cleanout of the heat exchanger, flue pipe, chimney, and combustion blower fan housing, is especially important at the end of the heating season to minimize corrosion during the summer months, caused by accumulated ash.
NOTE: To minimize the amount of stress placed on the hopper swing plate hinges, opening of the hopper swing plate should be done with the least amount of fuel in the hopper as possible.
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