Gardus SootEater User manual

Rotary Pellet Stove Cleaning System
Operating Instructions
Recommended Drill:
Any cordless drill with a 3/8” or
1/2” chuck with an adjustable
clutch will work.
Setting the Clutch on your
cordless drill:
a. Adjust clutch to a setting in
the middle of the range or
slightly lower.
b. You should be able to hold
the properly adjusted
chuck with your hand &
prevent it from spinning yet
there should be a fair
amount of torque.
Turn to adjust clutch
Set on middle setting or lower
Connecting the rods
1.) To connect the rods, simply
screw them together and
tighten with two pairs of
pliers.
Use a small piece of duct tape
around the joint of the fittings
after tightening.
This will reduce the risk of
the rods unscrewing if you
accidentally reverse the drill.
Important Note: Always spin the
drill in the Clockwise
Direction as the rods may
come apart even if tightened
with pliers.
Operating Instructions
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Recommended Drill:
Any cordless drill with a 3/8” or
1/2” chuck with an adjustable
clutch will work.
Setting the Clutch on your
cordless drill:
a. Adjust clutch to a setting in
the middle of the range or
slightly lower.
b. You should be able to hold
the properly adjusted
chuck with your hand &
prevent it from spinning yet
there should be a fair
amount of torque.
Turn to adjust clutch
Set on middle setting or lower
Connecting the rods
1.) To connect the rods, simply
screw them together and
tighten with two pairs of
pliers.
Use a small piece of duct tape
around the joint of the fittings
after tightening.
This will reduce the risk of
the rods unscrewing if you
accidentally reverse the drill.
Important Note: Always spin the
drill in the Clockwise
Direction as the rods may
come apart even if tightened
with pliers.
Operating Instructions
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Optional method for connecting rods
2.) This method requires a
great deal of caution but
will speed up the
cleaning process.
a. Start the threads by
hand to insure that they
are not cross-threaded.
b. Insert the other end of
the rod into the drill
chuck.
c. Spin the rods clockwise
while holding the rod
you are connecting to.
Methods for disconnecting the rods
1) Use two pairs of pliers to
loosen & then unscrew
the rods by hand.
2) You can disconnect each
rod using the drill as well.
a. Hold the end of the rod,
which is inside the vent,
very tightly.
b. Reverse the drill while
holding the rod end to
unscrew the rod which is
connected to the drill.
Important Note: be sure that
the rods that are still in the
vent do not spin as this will
cause them to disconnect
inside the vent.
Hold end of rod very tightly by
hand or with pliers
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Optional method for connecting rods
2.) This method requires a
great deal of caution but
will speed up the
cleaning process.
a. Start the threads by
hand to insure that they
are not cross-threaded.
b. Insert the other end of
the rod into the drill
chuck.
c. Spin the rods clockwise
while holding the rod
you are connecting to.
Methods for disconnecting the rods
1) Use two pairs of pliers to
loosen & then unscrew
the rods by hand.
2) You can disconnect each
rod using the drill as well.
a. Hold the end of the rod,
which is inside the vent,
very tightly.
b. Reverse the drill while
holding the rod end to
unscrew the rod which is
connected to the drill.
Important Note: be sure that
the rods that are still in the
vent do not spin as this will
cause them to disconnect
inside the vent.
Hold end of rod very tightly by
hand or with pliers
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Inserting the rod into
the drill chuck:
a. The fittings on the
rods are designed to
fit into any type of
drill without an
adapter.
b. Simply insert the
steel rod fitting into
the chuck of the drill
and tighten by hand. Twist chuck to tighten
Attaching the Lint Trap
Brush to the FlexRod:
Screw the Lint Trap Brush
onto the rod by hand then
tighten with two pairs of
pliers.
Important Notes:
Only use this brush by hand.
“Do Not Use the Drill to Spin.”
While cleaning with the brush by
hand, rotate the rod clockwise
to ensure that the brush does
not loosen.
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• Always rotate the rods in the clockwise direction when spin-
ning the rods into the vent & coming back out of the vent.
• Failure to do so will cause the rods to un-screw and disconnect.
• Never force the rods or over-torque the rods with the drill.
Doing this may result in property damage, rod breakage or
personal injury.
To avoid rod breakage
1. Only use a drill with an adjustable clutch. (a cordless drill is
recommended)
2. Keep clutch setting on drill at halfway or lower when rotating
the rods.

Safety Tips
• Always wear appropriate eye protection, clothing, gloves and respirator or dust mask.
• Work on ladders and roofs should only be attempted by experienced individuals that have the proper knowl-
edge and ability to execute all safety procedures.
• Be aware of all electrical hazards when working with ladders and all other equipment.
• Keep all loose clothing tucked in to prevent being tangled in rotating rods.
• Add one rod at a time when spinning into chimney.
Disclaimer:
The SootEater™ is designed to remove light to moderate “Soot” & “Creosote” deposits commonly found in
chimneys as a result of burning wood. It is NOT designed for removing “Glaze” deposits, which are very dif-
ficult to remove. A professional chimney sweep should be called if glaze deposits are present. The SootEater™
is intended for routine maintenance and cleaning of residential chimneys only. It is still necessary to have the
complete chimney, fireplace and stove system inspected at least once a year by a professional chimney sweep. It
is highly recommended that a “Certified” chimney sweep be used whenever possible.
Due to conditions beyond our control Gardus, Inc. and all associates accepts no liability for property damage
and/or personal injury due to the operation of these tools and accessories. By using this product the user accepts
all responsibility and agrees to use the product at his/her own risk.
Limited Warranty:
The SootEater™ and all accessories are designed for homeowner use only. All components are warranted for a
period of 90 days from date of purchase. Should any part fail due to manufacturing defect, return the defective
part to Gardus, Inc. and we will replace it free of charge. All parts must be returned and inspected to determine
part failure. A return authorization number is required prior to returning any item.
Gardus, Inc. does not warranty failure of any part due to operator error. Be sure to read all operating instructions
and safety precautions before operating any of the tools.
Manufacturer accepts no liability for property damage or personal injury resulting from the operation these tools
and accessories. This is the full extent of the warranty made by Gardus, Inc. There is no other expressed war-
ranty. All implied warranties are hereby excluded.