Maintenance And Cleaning - RIKA VISIO Manual

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

SEE PAGE 26 FOR A CLEANING FREQUENCY SCHEDULE
Turn your stove off, allow it to cool, and disconnect power before performing any cleaning or
maintenance.
Regular maintenance is important to the efficient operation of your stove. Cleaning and maintenance
frequencies depend upon the quality and quantity of the pellets that you use. Using poor quality pellets
will increase the need for more frequent cleaning.
Use only premium quality pellets containing 1% or less ash, and 8% or less moisture content as defined
by the Pellet Fuel Institute. Only use fuel that has a P.F.I. registration number printed on the bag.
Using any other type of pellets will void your warranty.
You will attain the best cleaning results by using a certified ash vacuum. An ash vacuum can be
purchased from your stove dealer. Do not use a non-certified ash vacuum for cleaning your stove.
Failure to follow this warning can lead to a fire.
CLEANING THE BURN POT
Cleaning frequencies can range from every one to 10 days, depending upon pellet quality, chimney
configuration, and the availability of outside air. Clean as the flame pattern deteriorates. Do not allow
the air intake holes in the burn pot to get clogged with ash and clinker.
The burn pot is easy to clean by removing it from the stove, scraping the clinker loose, and vacuuming
with your ash vacuum. Also vacuum the area underneath the burn pot (picture 3).
CLEANING EXHAUST AIR PASSAGES
The exhaust air passages are located on both sides of the burn pot (Picture 3). Use your ash vacuum
to clean this area. Clean the exhaust air passages every time you clean the burn pot.
CLEANING THE DOOR
Clean the door glass with a damp cloth. Use a soot or paint brush to clean the metal and gasket areas
of the door. Clean the door every time you clean the burn pot.
BAFFLE AND HEAT EXCHANGER
Remove the colored top panel. Remove all six of the wing nuts and washers on the top of the stove
(see picture 4) then lift the cleaning and combustion chamber lids off. Be careful not to drop the wing
nuts or washers down into the heating gas flues or combustion chambers.
Revised 12/18/2007
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