Maintenance3 5

Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) - continued

Clean the Exhaust Blower

a

Open the hopper lid and remove the screw holding the left door in place. Remove the restrictor knob. Swing the left side

panel open. Phillips

Screwdriver

Restrictor Knob

Clean the Vent

Flyash will deposit along sections that are horizontal.

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 - replace gaskt if it is damaged).

 

 

Exhaust Box

Flow Switch

Blower

Tube

Blades

 

 

 

Nipple (attached to

 

 

exhaust box)

Exhaust

Blower

 

Motor

Housing

 

d Clean the blower blades, blower housing, 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). Check the nipple and flow switch tube. Insert a pipe cleaner through the nipple to dislodge any flyash. NOTE: The flow switch will shut off the auger if the tube becomes

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.

On vertically vented systems, the dirtiest portion is often the point where the vent turns upwards (i.e. the "Tee"). Fortunately, the "Tee" has a built- in clean-out cover. Place a container under the “Tee”, disconnect the cover and remove all flyash. While open, use a flashlight to look up the vent to check for build-up.

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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