Heatilator PT60 Owner's Manual page 19

7. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel
(aprx. 50 bags) or when changing fuel types
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF, the appliance
is allowed to cool and the power switch is in the OFF
position.
b. After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel you will need to
clean the hopper to prevent sawdust and/or fi nes build-
up.
b. A combination of sawdust/fi nes and pellets on the auger
reduces the amount of fuel supply to the fi repot.
c. This can result in nuisance shut downs and mis starts.
• Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
• Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
8. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency: When clear view of fi repot becomes
obscure
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF, the
appliance is allowed to cool and the power switch is
in the OFF position.
b. Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially
available cleaner. Wipe down with dry towel.
Caution! Handle glass assembly with care. Glass is
breakable.
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass
• Avoid abrasive cleaners
• Do not clean glass while it is hot
9. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency: Prior to heating season
• By: Homeowner
The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasketing between
the glass and fi rebox should be inspected periodically to
make sure there is a good seal.
If the gasket is frayed or damaged, replace with a new
one.
10. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Do Not Use
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF, the
appliance is allowed to cool and the power switch is
in the OFF position.
b. Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the
propellers.
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11. Cleaning Convection Blower - Do Not Use
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF, the appliance
is allowed to cool andthe power switch is in the OFF
position.
b. Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the
propellers.
12. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
• Frequency: Yearly
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF, the appli-
ance is allowed to cool and the power switch is in the
OFF position.
b. Remove all ash from the fi rebox and vacuum thor-
oughly.
c. Paint all exposed steel, including cast-iron.
• Use the Touch-Up paint supplied with the appliance;
or,
• Purchase paint from your local dealer
• Must use a high-temperature paint made specifi -
cially for heating appliances
d. Cleaning the fl ue at the end of the burn season will
prevent corrosives to build-up and damage the fl ue.
e. Outside temperatures should have no affect on the
performance of the appliance under freezing condi-
tions.
13. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for
Removal in Exhaust Venting System.
• Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending
• By: Qualifi ed Service Technician/Homeowner
Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
The products of combustion will contain small particles
of fl y ash. The fl y ash will collect in the exhaust venting
system and restrict the fl ow of the fl ue gases.
At start-up if there is incomplete combustion, or if there
is a shutdown or incorrect operation of the appliance it
will lead to some soot formation. This will collect in the
exhaust venting system.
The venting (chimney) system may need to be cleaned
at least once a year or more often depending upon the
quality of your fuel or if there is a lot of horizontal pipe
sections. Ash will build up more quickly in the horizon-
tal sections.
7051-507
POINTE Pellet Fireplace
on ash build-up.
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