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Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) - Continued
Clean the Exhaust Blower (make sure the heater is cool and unplugged)
Remove the surround panels and access
a
the left side of the heater. Remove the
shroud covering the blower motor.
Cover
Plate
7/16" Nutdriver
Remove the cover
e
plate over the
Clean the Vent (make sure the heater and vent is cool)
Warning:
Whenever any portion of the pellet vent is disconnected, the joints must be sealed with
RTV 500° F. silicone sealant.
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Maintenance
Use a vacuum or bottle brush to remove all
f
flyash from the exhaust duct (if the gasket on
Remove the six screws holding the
b
exhaust blower motor in place.
11/32" Socket
Pull the motor out (be careful not
c
to damage the wiring or blades).
Exhaust Box
Blower
Blades
Exhaust
Motor
Clean the blower blades, blower housing, and exhaust box. You may wish to
d
use a vacuum to pull ash out of the vent system. When replacing the motor,
take care to align the gasket (if it is damaged, replace). Check the nipple and
flow switch tube. Insert a pipe cleaner through the nipple to dislodge any
flyash. NOTE: The flow switch will shut off the auger if the tube becomes
clogged or dislodged. Make sure it is cleaned out and correctly attached.
g
Clean the 1/2" air space
beneath the unit (use a
vacuum cleaner or brush).
Make sure the cap is free of debris
(especially if it has a screen that could
become blocked).
Check the vent sections for creosote
accumulation (indicating a poorly burning
stove). Accumulation over 1/4" must be
removed.
4 0 8 0 7 2 3
Flow Switch
Tube
Nipple (attached to
exhaust box)
Blower
Housing
1 0 0 - 0 1 1 4 5
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