3 0Maintenance
Yearly Maintenance (or every two tons) - Continued
Clean the Exhaust Blower (make sure the heater is cool and unplugged)
a | Remove the surround panels and access |
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| the left side of the heater. Remove the |
| shroud covering the blower motor. |
b | Remove the six screws holding the |
exhaust blower motor in place. |
11/32" Socket
c | Pull the motor out (be careful not |
to damage the wiring or blades). | |
| Exhaust Box |
| Blower |
| Blades |
Cover
Plate 
e | Remove the cover |
plate over the | |
| exhaust duct. |
Exhaust | Blower |
Motor | Housing |
Clean the blower blades, blower housing, d and exhaust box. You may wish to use a vacuum to pull ash out of the vent system.
When replacing the motor, take care to align the gasket (if it is damaged, replace).
7/16" Nutdriver
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| g Clean the 1/2” air space |
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| beneath the unit (use a |
f | Use a vacuum or bottle brush to remove all | vacuum cleaner or brush). |
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flyash from the exhaust duct (if the gasket on |
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| the cover plate is damaged, replace). |
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Clean the Vent (make sure the heater and vent is cool)
Make sure the cap is free of debris (especially if it has a screen that could become blocked).
Check the vent sections for creosote accumulation (indicating a poorly burning stove). Accumulation over 1/4” must be removed.
Warning: Whenever any portion of the pellet vent is disconnected, the joints must be sealed with RTV 500° F. silicone sealant.
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