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NORMAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE
A majority of all problems with pellet stoves are
either directly or indirectly related to general
maintenance and cleaning issues. Regularly
cleaning your stove will allow it to function
properly and extends the life of most of the stove’s
components.
Due to differences in fuel quality, stove cleaning
intervals can vary wildly. However, the cleaner the
stove is, the more efficiently it will burn.
GLASS FRONT DOOR
Only clean the glass when the glass is cool. Wipe
the glass clean with a dry or damp rag. If this
does not remove all build-up, use of any non-
abrasive cleaner is approved. Using ceramic
stove top cleaner can be helpful in removing soot
build-up from the glass. See Figure 29
Inspect the gaskets around the door periodically
and replace any worn, frayed or compacted
gaskets.
NOTE: Only replace broken glass with high
temperature ceramic glass.
Figure 29: Front Door Glass
MAINTENANCE
SOOT AND FLY ASH
The products of combustion will contain small
particles of fly ash. The fly ash will collect in the
exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the
flue gasses. Incomplete combustion, which
occurs during startup and shutdown, or incorrect
operation of the stove, will lead to some soot
formation collecting in the exhaust venting
system. The exhaust venting system should be
inspected regularly to determine if cleaning is
necessary. If cleaning is necessary, disassemble
the exhaust vent and clean the individual parts.
When cleaning ash, use an approved ash
vacuum.
Clean out T-vents regularly to determine the
required cleaning interval. Use a 3" or 4" chimney
brush to clean exhaust venting. Plugged venting
will effect the quality of the fire. Make sure to
clean any screens in the venting regularly as a
plugged screen can restrict combustion air and
cause the fire to burn poorly.
WARNING
Never perform cleaning or maintenance on a hot
stove.
Allow unit to cool for a minimum of two hours.
Never perform service with power supplied to
the unit.
Interior components may still be hot, even when
stove surfaces are cool to the touch. A
protective glove is recommended.
Clinkers may remain hot for several minutes
after they are pulled from the burn pot.
CAUTION
Do Not operate stove with broken glass
Do Not slam doors shut.
Do Not strike the glass.
Do Not use abrasive cleaners.
Do Not clean hot glass.
Replace ceramic glass with factory authorized
replacement parts only.
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