AREAS FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION
The following should be inspected periodically to ensure that the appliance is operating at its optimum and giving you excellent heat value:
SEASONALLY or 2 TONS OF FUEL | |
Burn Pot and Liner | Exhaust Vent and Fresh Air Intake Tube |
Ash Pan | Blower Mechanisms |
Inside Firebox | Heat exchanger tubes |
Behind Firebox Liners | Latch Mechanism of ash pan |
Door Glass | Door Latch |
Heat exchanger tubes | All Hinges |
Ash pan and Door gaskets | Post Season |
TOOLS REQUIRED TO CLEAN UNIT: . Torx
ASH PAN AND DOOR GASKETS
After excessive use the gasketing may come loose. To repair this, glue the gasketing on using
BURNER POT AND LINER
This is the ‘pot’ where the pellets are burned. Every two to three days (when the unit is cold) remove the
To remove the burn pot and burn pot liner open the door using the door handle provided located on the
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INSERT ASH REMOVAL:
The EF 3Bi pellet stove insert does not have an ash pan and the ashes must be vacuumed out of the firebox on a daily basis. CAUTION: BECAUSE THE FLY ASH IS VERY FINE, THE USE OF A VACUUM BAG WILL BE REQUIRED TO PREVENT ASH FROM BEING BLOWN BACK INTO THE ROOM. Please pay special attention that there are no hot ashes in the firebox or there could be a possibility of a fire hazard inside the vacuum cleaner. Place all hot ashes into a noncombustible container.
FREESTANDING ASH PAN:
This part is located under the burner, in the pedestal and has a latching mechanism to secure it. To remove the ash pan, unlock the latch on the pedestal cover and then pull the pan out. Dump the ashes into a metal container stored away from combustibles. Monitor the ash level every week. Remember that different pellet fuels will have different ash contents. Ash content is a good indication of fuel efficiency and quality. Refer to “Warnings and Recommendations” for disposal of ashes.
BLOWER MECHANISMS
Unplug the stove then open the right/left side panels to access the two blowers. Only the convection blower motor (on the right side of the stove) will require lubrication. The convection motor has two lubrication holes on it. Use two drops of SAE 20, light oil to lubricate every six months. Excess oil may damage the motor. The exhaust blower’s motor has sealed bearings, DO NOT lubricate this motor.
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