Hearth and Home Technologies SANTAFEI-B Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger, Door Latch Inspection

Models: SANTAFEI-B

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Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers

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Cleaning the Glass

Frequency: Weekly or every 1 ton of fuel

Frequency: When clear view of the firepot is obscure

By: Homeowner

By: Homeowner

The amount of ash buildup in the firebox will be a good guide to determine how often you should clean the heat exchangers.

a. Allow the appliance to completely cool down before pulling the cleaning rods. Turn the thermostat on and then immediately off to start the exhaust blower on its cycle time. It will pull fly ash out the exhaust instead of into the room.

b.Locate the 2 exposed rods directly underneath the heat exchanger tubes. Figure 32.1.

c.To clean, pull the rods straight out until it stops, approximately 8 inches (203mm). Slide the rods OUT and IN a couple of times.

10 Heat Exchanger Tubes

Cleaning

Rods

Figure 32.1

WARNING

Heat exchanger cleaning rods may be warm to the touch. For safety purposes wear gloves.

Do not pull heat exchanger cleaning rods while appliance is operating.

Push cleaning rods IN when done, DO NOT leave cleaning rods OUT. Injury can occur.

7.Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger

Frequency: Monthly or every 1 ton of fuel

By: Homeowner

A more thorough cleaning is needed to remove the excess ash that is left behind from the use of the cleaning rods for the heat exchanger tubes. The ash will be resting on the back of the baffle.

This will require removing the baffle and cast brick set. Please refer to pages 37-38for a detailed explanation of removing the baffle and brick set.

NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.

a.Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning glass.

b.Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.

CAUTION

Handle glass assembly with care.

When cleaning glass:

• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass.

• Do NOT clean glass when hot.

Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.

Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film.

Refer to maintenance instructions.

WARNING

Handle glass with care.

• Inspect the gasket to ensure it is undamaged.

• Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.

• Do NOT operate appliance with glass assembly removed.

Do NOT operate with glass cracked, broken or scratched.

9.Door Latch Inspection

Frequency: Prior to heating season

By: Homeowner

The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasketing between the glass and firebox should be inspected periodically to make sure there is a good seal.

NOTE: There is no gasket on the bottom of glass.

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September 1, 2008

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Hearth and Home Technologies SANTAFEI-B owner manual Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger, Door Latch Inspection

SANTAFEI-B specifications

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