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CHECK AND CLEAN THE HOPPER
Check the hopper periodically to determine if there is any sawdust (nes) that is building up in the feed system 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. This unit’s door uses a 5/8” diameter
rope gasket.
BLOWER MOTORS
Clean the air holes on the motors of both the exhaust and distribution blowers annually. Remove the exhaust
blower from the exhaust duct and clean out the internal fan blades as part of your fall start-up. If you have indoor
pets your power motors should be inspected monthly to make sure they are free of animal hair build up. Animal
hair build up in blowers can result in poor performance or unforeseen safety hazards.
PAINTED SURFACES
Painted surfaces may be wiped down with a damp cloth. If scratches appear, or you wish to renew your paint,
contact your authorized dealer to obtain a can of suitable high-temperature paint.
GLASS - CLEANING, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN DOOR GLASS
Cleaning - We recommend using a high quality glass cleaner. Should a buildup of creosote or carbon accumulate,
you may wish to use 000 steel wool and water to clean the glass. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners. DO NOT perform
the cleaning while the glass is HOT. Do not attempt to operate the unit with broken glass. Replacement glass may
be purchased from your U.S. Stove dealer. If glass is broken, follow these removal procedures:
1. Once the heater has cooled, remove the door from the heater.
2. Remove the rope gasket from the door along with the four (4) screws holding the glass retainer in place and
the glass retainer.
3. While wearing leather gloves (or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass), carefully remove any
loose pieces of glass from the door frame. Dispose of all broken glass properly.
4. Replace the glass and gasket, making sure the gasket runs the full perimeter of the glass edge.
5. Re-install the new glass by re-attaching the retainers and screws, be careful not to over tighten the screws for
this could damage the glass.
FALL START UP
Prior to starting the rst re of the heating season, check the outside area around the exhaust and air intake
systems for obstructions. Clean and remove any y ash from the exhaust venting system. Clean any screens on
the exhaust system and on the outside air intake pipe. Turn all of the controls on and make sure that they are
working properly. This is also a good time to give the entire stove a good cleaning throughout.
SPRING SHUTDOWN
After the last burn in the spring, remove any
remaining pellets from the hopper and the auger
feed system. Scoop out the pellets and then run
the auger until the hopper is empty and pellets
stop owing (this can be done by pressing the “ON”
button with the viewing door open). Vacuum out
the hopper. Thoroughly clean the burn pot, and
rebox. It may be desirable to spray the inside of
the cleaned hopper with an aerosol silicone spray
if your stove is in a high humidity area. The exhaust
system should be thoroughly cleaned.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Use the following as a guide under average use
conditions. Gaskets around door and door glass
should be inspected and repaired or replaced
when necessary.
Daily Weekly
Monthly or as
needed
Burn Pot Stirred Empty
Combustion Chamber Brushed
Ashes Check Empty
Interior Chambers Vacuumed
Combustion Blower
Blades
Vacuumed /
Brushed
Convection Blower
Impeller
Vacuumed /
Brushed
Vent System Cleaned
Gaskets Inspected
Glass Wiped Cleaned
Hopper (end of
season)
Empty and
vacuumed
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