Maintenance - Golden Eagle ECONOMY SERIES 5040 Owner's Manual

FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN
RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER
CLEAN WHEN HOT.
NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become
plugged, if so, clean thoroughly.
ASH REMOVAL
Disposal of Ashes - Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight
fi tting id. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombus-
tible fl oor or on the ground, well away from all combustibles materials, pend-
ing fi nal disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retainer in the closed container until all
cinders have been thoroughly cooled.
ASH DISPOSAL
Remove ashes periodically as they fi ll the fi rebox. To remove ashes:
a. Make sure fi re is out and fi rebox is cool.
b. Clean heat exchanger tubes (see "CLEANING" and Figure 25).
c. Remove the burnpots inner section by grasping it and pulling straight up
(see Figure 26).
d. Empty ashes from the inner section and scrape with cleaning tool; make
sure holes are not plugged.
e. Vacuum to remove ashes from the burn chamber interior and the burn-
pot shell.
WARNING: Make sure ashes are cool to the touch before using a
vacuum. See "VACUUM USE".
f. Dispose of ashes properly. (See "ASH REMOVAL" above)
g. Replace inner section into burnpot; make sure it is level and pushed
all the way back down and that the igniter hole is to the rear when it is
reinstalled (see Figure 26).
h. Make sure the burnpot is level and pushed all the way in, if the collar on
the burnpot attached to the fresh air tube is not pushed back to meet the
fi rebox wall, the Hot Rod will not work properly.
SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) emis-
sions. CO is a poisonous gas when exposed to elevated concentrations for
extended periods of time. While the modern combustion systems in heaters
drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted out the chimney, exposure to
the gases in closed or confi ned areas can be dangerous. Make sure your
stove gaskets and chimney joints are in good working order and sealing
properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended that you use
both smoke and CO monitors in areas having the potential to generate CO.
VACUUM USE
If a vacuum is used to clean your unit, we suggest using a vacuum designed
for ashes. (We recommend LoveLess Ash Vac, 1-800-568-3949 Ext. #27)
Some regular vacuums and shop vacs leak ash into the room. Your vacuum or shop vac may have a special fi lter or bag
available to eliminate this leakage.
CLEANING
a. Heat Exchange Tubes – Your US Stove stove is designed with a built-in heat exchange tube cleaner. This should be
used every two or three days to remove accumulated ash on the tubes, which reduces heat transfer on the 5040. Insert
the handle end (with hole) of the cleaning tool onto the cleaning rod (refer to fi gure 25). The cleaner rod is located in
the grill above the stove door. Move the cleaner rod back and forth several times to clean the heat exchanger tubes. Be
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FIGURE 25
FIGURE 26