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• Failure to clean and maintain this unit as indicated can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
• Unplug your stove’s electrical cord prior to removing the back panel or opening the exhaust system for any
inspection, cleaning, or maintenance work.
• Never perform any inspections, cleaning, or maintenance on a hot stove.
• Do not operate stove with broken glass , leakage of ue gas may result.
• WARNING THE CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR MUST BE KEPT IN GOOD CONDITION AND CLEAN.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Creosote Formation – When any wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine
with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney ue or a
newly started re or from a slow-burning re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining. When
ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot re, which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house.
Despite their high efciency, pellet stoves can accumulate creosote under certain conditions.
Soot and Flyash: Formation and Need for Removal- The products of combustion will contain small particles of
yash. The yash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the ow of the ue gases. Incomplete
combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some
soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system. The exhaust venting system should B e inspected
at least once every year to determine if cleaning is necessary.
Inspection and Removal – The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected annually or per ton of
pellets to determine if creosote or y ash build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney re. Inspect the system at the stove connection and at the chimney
top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from the top
as well as from the bottom. The creosote should be removed with a brush specically designed for the type of
chimney in use. A qualied chimney sweep can perform this service. It is also recommended that before each
heating season the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, repaired. To clean the
chimney, disconnect the vent from the stove.
INTERIOR CHAMBERS
Periodically remove and clean the burn pot and the area inside the burn pot housing. In particular it is advisable
to clean out the holes in the burn pot to remove any build up that may prevent air from moving through the burn
pot freely. Remove the two(2) plates on each side of the burn pot housing and clean out that rear chamber.
If a vacuum is used to clean your stove, we suggest using a vacuum designed for ash removal. Some regular
vacuum cleaner (i.e. shop vacs) may leak ash into the room.
ASH DISPOSAL
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be
placed on a noncombustible oor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending nal
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 been thoroughly cooled. The container shall not be used for other trash or
waste disposal.
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 conned
areas can be dangerous. Make sure you 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.
CHECK AND CLEAN THE HOPPER
Check the hopper periodically to determine if there is any sawdust or pellets that are sticking to the hopper
surface. Clean as needed.
DOOR AND GLASS GASKETS
Inspect the main door and glass window gaskets periodically. The main door may need to be removed to have
frayed, broken, or compacted gaskets replaced by your authorized dealer. The glass gasket has a gap at the
bottom for the air wash. This unit’s door uses a 3/4” diameter rope gasket.
Maintenance
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