Sweeping The Flue From The Top Down - FPI CI2700 Manual

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Sweeping The Flue From The Top Down

SWEEPING THE FLUE FROM THE TOP DOWN
Note: The chimney system on this appliance cannot be cleaned
from below.
IMPORTANT: It is imperative that the area around the exterior of the
fireplace insert is protected with blankets, drop clothes to prevent
any creosote, ash from falling on the finished floor.
1.Remove the primary air shield
Primary Air Shield - loosen 2 x 7/16"
bolts - slide forward to remove.
2. Remove the combustor flame shield.
3. Remove the catalyst combustor
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Combustor Flame Shield - loosen 2 x
7/16" bolts to remove.
Combustor- remove with pliers Tilt
down and forward to ease removal.
4. Close the door of the insert and the bypass rod
and sweep the flue from the top of the chimney
down into the bypass area.
5. After allowing the debris to settle slowly open
the door to prevent spillage. Using an ash vac
and extensions clean the area behind the catalyst
combustor and bypass area.
6. Check that the bypass is moving freely after
cleaning the area. Do additional cleaning and
make adjustments as needed.
7. Reverse steps 1-3 to reinstall the combustor,
combustor flame shield and primary air shield.