Chimney Cleaning; Recommended Maintenance Schedule - Golden Eagle ECONOMY SERIES 5040 Owner's Manual

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CHIMNEY CLEANING

a. Creosote Formation – When any wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney fl ue or a newly started
fi re or from a slow-burning fi re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot fi re, which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house. Despite their high effi ciency,
pellet stoves can accumulate creosote under certain conditions.
b. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation and Need for Removal - 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. Incomplete combustion,
such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation
which will collect in the exhaust venting system. The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every
year or ton of pellets burned to determine if cleaning is necessary.
c. Inspection and Removal – The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected annually or per ton to determine
if a creosote or fl y ash build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney fi re. Inspect the system at the stove connection and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote
deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from the top as well as from the bottom.
The creosote should be removed with a brush specifi cally designed for the type of chimney in use. A qualifi ed chimney
sweep can perform this service. It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally
inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, repaired.
To clean the chimney, detach the vent at the combustion blower transition where it is attached to the blower.

RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and fi ring technique. Check daily for creosote buildup until experience shows
how often you need to clean to be safe. Be aware that the hotter the fi re the less creosote is deposited, and weekly clean-
ing may be necessary in mild weather even though monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest months. Contact your
local municipal or provincial fi re authority for information on how to handle a chimney fi re. Have a clearly understood plan to
handle a chimney fi re. Use this as a guide under average-use conditions.
Burn Pot
Glass
Combustion Chamber
Ashes
Interior Chambers
Heat Exchange Tubes
Combustion Blower Blades
Convection Blower Impeller
Vent System
Gaskets
Hopper (end of season)
Gasket around door and door glass should be inspected and repaired or replaced when necessary. (See "REPLACEMENT
PARTS")
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN DOOR GLASS (8.8" x 13.25" x 0.197" Ceramic Glass)
While wearing leather gloves (or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass), carefully remove any loose pieces of
glass from the doorframe. Dispose of all broken glass properly. Return the damaged door to your US Stove Dealer for repair
or replacement.
Neither the appliance owner nor any other unauthorized person(s) should replace the door glass. An authorized US Stove
dealer must perform all repairs involving door glass.
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Daily
Stirred
Wiped
Weekly
Annually or per Ton
Emptied
Cleaned
Brushed
Two passes
Vacuumed / Brushed
Vacuumed / Brushed
Emptied and vacuumed
Emptied
Vacuumed
Cleaned
Inspected

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