Harman Stove Company R16 manual Maintenance, Soot and Fly Ash, Fig. ESP Probe

Maintenance

Fig. 36

Brush, not supplied, can be found in hardware stores.

Fig. 37

ESP

Probe

Be careful not to damage ESP probe when cleaning with brush.

Fig. 38

7.Remove the combustion blower by loosening the 3 wing nuts, twisting the combustion blower mount plate counterclockwise to unlock, and pulling the blower out.

8.Clean the combustion blower wheel with a brush and a vacuum cleaner. Note: Do not use a household vacuum to clean the stove. We recommend that you use a shop vacuum that is equipped with a fine dust filter called a HEPA filter or a vacuum specially made for fly ash and soot. USING A VACUUM WHICH IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A FINE DUST FILTER WILL BLOW FLY ASH AND SOOT OUT INTO THE ROOM.

NOTE: THE STOVE MUST BE COMPLETELY OUT BEFORE YOU VACUUM THE STOVE. LIVE PELLET EMBERS, IF SUCKED INTO THE VACUUM, WILL LIGHT THE VACUUM ON FIRE AND MAY ULTIMATELY CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE.

9.Use a brush to clean the flue, being careful not to damage the ESP probe.

10.Reinstall the combustion blower by turning plate clockwise to lock into place and tightening the 3 wing nuts. Be sure the fan plate is flush with the exhaust housing on the stove body and the motor armature points up toward the hopper.

11.Slide ash pan into the stove and latch the door.

Soot and Fly Ash

Formation and Need for Removal - The products of combustion will contain small particles of flyash. The flyash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system. The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year to determine if cleaning is necessary.

Removing fly ash and soot improves efficiency and insures that the flue venting passageway is clear and unobstructed. The stove should be cleaned after each ton of pellets (50 bags) and the venting system inspected and cleaned after each heating season.

If You Experience a Soot or Creosote Fire; Turn the mode slector dial to the "OFF" position. Allow the unit to shut-down. Do NOT disconnect the power to the appliance. Do NOT open the appliance door or hopper lid. Contact your dealer to have the unit professionally inspected and cleaned prior to use.

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