Make Sure Pellets Are Not Piling Up; Cleaning The Burn Pot; Cleaning The Heat Exchanger Tubes - Napoleon NPS45 Maintenance & Cleaning

9.1.6 CLEANING ThE hEAT ExChANGER TUBES

The front edge of the hopper lid becomes very hot, do not touch the area below the handle.
This rod becomes very hot during operation. Wait till heater has cooled completely or you must wear
With the heater cool (or wearing heat resistant gloves), slide the heat exchange
cleaner rod up and down several times to prevent the build up of ash on the heat
exchange tubes.
Keep the viewing door closed so the fly ash does not enter the room.
NOTE: More frequent cleaning may be required depending upon
pellet quality.

9.1.7 mAkE SURE PELLETS ARE NOT PILING UP

If the pellets build up over the burn pot, push the ON / OFF button (the green light
should start flashing). Once the heater has completed its shut down cycle (green light
goes out). You may start troubleshooting.
If the flames seem to be coming only from the sides, or are orange/black, turn the
heater off and check for build up of pellets.
The most likely causes are:
A. Feed rate has been set to maximum for an extended period of time.
Turn feed rate down to feed #3 or #4.
B. The door, glass, or ash pan is open or has an air leak.
C. The burn pot requires cleaning.
D. The exhaust system requires cleaning.
E. The heater requires adjustment.
F. Poor pellet quality

9.1.8 CLEANING ThE BURN POT

Make certain the heater has fully cooled (approximately 25 minutes) before opening the door and
To clean the burn pot, open the door and knock away any debris on the burn pot.
If severely clogged, remove the burn pot to gain better access. If removing the burn
pot set aside on a non-combustible surface. Once removed, discard all material that
has accumulated in the burn pot.
Make certain that all openings are clear of any build up of ash from the ledge below
the burn pot.
Re-install the burn pot ensuring it sits level in the heater. Also must ensure the
ignitor and the burn pot locating notch line up when reinstalling
the burn pot.
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heat resistant gloves when cleaning or handling this heater.
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conducting service.
WARNING
Heat Exchange
Cleaner Rod
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LOCATING
NOTCH
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IGNITOR
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TP - PEllETS NOT PIlING UP
TP - ClEANING bURN POT_PEllET
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