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ASH DISPOSAL/ ASH PAN AREA
Ashes should be removed daily or if they are within approximately an
inch of the bottom of the secondary burn grate. The secondary burn
grate should be agitated when ashes build up within approximately
two inches of the primary burn grate. Always empty the stove when
it is cold, such as in the morning. Never open the lower combustion
chamber door to empty the ash pan while the unit is in operation,
this could cause an overfire situation. Remove any accumulated ash
or fallen pellets from the ash pan area. An Ash Vac greatly aids in
this process and can be purchased from your local dealer. Ashes
should be placed in a steel container with a tight fitting lid and
moved outside immediately. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes
are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they
should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled. Other waste shall not be placed in this container.
SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO)
emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when exposed to elevated
concentrations for extended periods of time. While the modern
combustion systems in heaters drastically reduce the amount of CO
emitted out the chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or confined
areas can be dangerous. Make sure your stove gaskets and chimney
joints are in good working order and sealing properly to ensure
unintended exposure. It is recommended that you use both smoke
and CO monitors in areas having the potential to generate CO.
GLASS
• Inspect and clean the glass regularly in order to detect any
cracks. If you spot one, schedule to replace immediately. Do
not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not
use the stove if the glass is broken.
• If the glass on your stove breaks, replace only with the glass
supplied from your heater dealer. Never substitute other
materials for the glass.
• To replace the glass, remove the nuts retaining the glass clips
inside the door. Remove the clips and replace the damaged
piece with a new one. Perform the procedure backwards after
replacing. When replacing the glass, you should change the
glass gasket to make sure you keep it sealed.
• Never wash the glass with abrasive cleaners or with a product
that may scratch. Use a specialized product, available in
the stores where pellet stoves are sold. The glass should be
washed only when cold, NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT.
GASKETING
This unit’s doors use a 1/2” diameter rope gasket. It is recommended
that you check your gaskets twice a month during the heating season
and change the gaskets (which makes your stove air tight) once a
year, in order to ensure good control over the combustion, maximum
efficiency and security. To check for a proper seal, you should do a
paper slip test. Do so by taking a thin piece of paper about the size
and thickness of a dollar bill. Place the paper between the gasket
and the sealing surface, then close and latch the door/lid. You should
feel a resistance when tugging on the paper slip, which may vary,
but should always have resistance. Perform this test on every side
of the seal, top, bottom, left and right, if possible. If the paper slip
pulls out with little or no resistance, you need to adjust the lid/door
and/or replace the gasket. To change the gaskets, simply remove
the damaged one, carefully clean the available gasket groove, apply
a gasket cement sold for this purpose, and install the new gasket.
When installing the gasket, never stretch the gasket. You may light
up your stove again approximately 24 hours after having completed
this operation.
PAINT
Only clean your stove with a dry soft cloth that will not harm the paint
finish. If the paint becomes scratched or damaged, it is possible
to give your wood pellet stove a brand new look, by repainting it
with a 1200° F heat resistant paint that can be purchased from your
dealer. For this purpose, simply scrub the surface to be repainted
with fine sand paper, clean it properly, and apply thin coats (2) of
paint successively. Remember, if paint is applied to the stove in
large amounts or over large spots, you need to follow the First Fires
procedure described previously in this manual.
OFF SEASON MAINTENANCE
It is a good idea to give your stove a thorough cleaning at the end
of each heating season to decrease the chances of rust occurring
during the off-season. Do this, especially, on the inside of your
firebox. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a non-abrasive
cleaner (Windex) and a rag, allow it to dry, then touch-up any spots
with high temperature paint sold by your local dealer. Spraying the
inside of the firebox with a rust inhibitor instead of paint, can also
help.
CAUTIONS
• ASHES COULD CONTAIN HOT EMBERS EVEN AFTER TWO
DAYS WITHOUT OPERATING THE STOVE.
• KEEP ASH PAN AREA CLEAN.
• THE ASH PAN CAN BECOME VERY HOT. WEAR GLOVES TO
PREVENT INJURY.
• NEVER BURN THE STOVE WITH THE ASH TRAP OPEN. THIS
WOULD RESULT IN OVER FIRING THE STOVE, DAMAGE TO
THE STOVE AND EVEN HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
WARNING: Never operate the appliance without a gasket or
with a broken one. Damage to the appliance or even house fire
may result.
Weekly Monthly Annually
or per Ton
Ashes Emptied
Lower Burn Chamber Cleaned
Primary Burn Grate Cleaned
Exhaust Flue Inspected/
Cleaned
Secondary Air Ports Cleaned
Glass Cleaned
Top Baffle Cleaned
Combustion Relief Plate Inspected
Firepot Inspected
Fuel Cutoff Flap Inspected/
Cleaned
Primary Air Inlet Inspected
Outside Air Kit Inspected