Hearth and Home Technologies 43ST-ACC Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance, General Maintenance

R 4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC)

Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance

A.	General Maintenance	3.	Ash Removal System (ARS) Operating and Cleaning
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1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning		•	Frequency: As necessary
•	Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or	•	By: Homeowner
	as recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more
			CAUTION
	frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft.
	(measured from bottom of appliance)
			Injury Risk.
• By: Certified Chimney Sweep
			• Gloves recommended
	Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot
			• May have sharp edges
	embers before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool
	completely. Disconnect flue pipe or remove baffle and		a. The stove and ashes must be completely cooled down
	ceramic blanket from appliance before cleaning chimney.		before using the Ash Removal System. Reach down and
	Otherwise residue can pile up on top of the baffle and
			locate the ash removal door handle under the left side of
	ceramic blanket and the appliance will not work properly.
			the stove in the center. Squeeze the handle and push all
	(See Baffle Removal on page 34). Close the door tightly.
			the way back. A magnet will hold the handle in place which
	The creosote or soot should be removed with a brush		in turn holds the ash door open.
	specifically designed for the type of chimney in use. Clean
			b. Clean ash down through the ash removal system grate into
	out fallen ashes from the firebox.
			the drawer below. If there are large pieces in the ashes,
	It is also recommended that before each heating season
			you can remove the grate before brushing the ash into the
	the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and
			drawer.
	repaired if necessary.
			Make sure all ash is removed from the top of ARS door.
	Inspection: Inspect the system at the appliance connection
			Lift up the grate and inspect the top of the door to ensure
	and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build		all ash has been removed. You can rapidly move the ARS
	creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the		latch handle up and down to help remove any ash from the
	chimney from the top as well as from the bottom.		door. Use a small brush to clean off the top of the door if
	Formation and Need For Removal: When wood is burned		any ash remains.
	slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which		Be sure to replace the grate before operating the stove.
	combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The		Remember to leave 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6-13mm) of ash on
	creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney		the firebox floor to act as a natural grate, allowing air to
	flue of a newly-started or a slow-burning fire. As a result,		flow freely underneath wood.
	creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When		c. Close the door handle, you will hear a “click” when it closes.
	ignited, this creosote creates an extremely hot fire which
			The ash drawer will not pull out if the door handle is left in
	may damage the chimney or even destroy the house. The
			the open position. Wear gloves to remove the drawer.
	chimney connector and chimney should be inspected once
			Dispose of the ashes following the directions below.
	every 2 months during the heating season to determine if a
	creosote or soot buildup has occurred. If creosote or soot
	has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk
	of a chimney fire.		WARNING
	WARNING
			Fire Risk
	Fire Risk.		Injury Risk
			Make sure Ash Removal System door is sealed
	Prevent creosote buildup.
	• Inspect chimney connector and chimney once		tight against the gasket.
	every two months during heating season.		Air leakage may cause:
	• Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney fire.		• Over-fire condition.
	• Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.		• Flame and/or smoke spillage.
			• Wood to burn too fast.
	WARNING

Fire Risk.

•Do not use chimney cleaners or flame colo- rants in your appliance.

Will corrode pipe.

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