Check Firebrick, Baffle; Clean The Combustor; Chimney Sweep Instructions - FireplaceXtrordinair 42 Apex Owner's Manual

This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor, which needs periodic inspection and replacement for
proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent
with operating instructions in this manual, or if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed.
Twice Yearly Maintenance

Check Firebrick, Baffle

Verify that the firebrick and baffle is in positon and not damaged (see illustration on page 23 for details).

Clean the Combustor

With the fireplace completely cool (at least two hours after the last coal has extinguished), use a
vacuum cleaner, preferably with a brush, to draw all ash from the catalytic combustor (see the
illustration below). Do not strike or scrape the combustor.
Testing your Catalyst Combustor
A combustor that is not functioning may still show active temperatures during the medium and high burn rates with the
primary fire providing enough heat to hold output temperatures above 500°f. To check the combustor function burn
your fireplace for at least 2-3 hours on the medium to high setting ensuring a full coal bed covers the firebox floor and
the unit is at operating temperature. Set your burn rate to medium low and monitor the catalyst output temperature.
The combustor should maintain a temperature above 500°f. If your combustor temp falls below 500°f perform this test
two or three times to ensure the results. If your results are the same your combustor may need cleaning or
replacement. Note: If you reload your fireplace before starting your burn test, burn the new fuel load on high for at
least 20 min before setting your burn rate to medium low.

Chimney Sweep Instructions

When sweeping (cleaning) the chimney, the combustor should be removed to prevent ash from
clogging the combustor openings (when replacing the combustor use a new interim gasket). The
damper plate (and other upper firebox components) can be removed during the chimney sweep or
vacuumed after the chimney has been swept. See the illustration on page 23 for details.
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