Ash Removal And Vacuum Use; Cleaning The Burn Pot - PSG CADDY ALTERNA II Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

CAUTION: CLEANOUT OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER, FLUE PIPE AND CHIMNEY, IS ESPECIALLY
IMPORTANT AT THE END OF THE HEATING SEASON TO MINIMIZE CORROSION DURING THE SUMMER
MONTHS, CAUSED BY ACCUMULATED ASH.
9.4

ASH REMOVAL AND VACUUM USE

In order to remove ashes from the ash drawer, remove the front access panel of the furnace's jacket, unscrew
the wing nut, open the access door and remove the ash drawer.
Once the ashes have been removed, you should take this opportunity to thoroughly vacuum around the ash
drawer. This will prevent ashes from being dispersed into the air ducts. We suggest using an ash vacuum.
Some regular vacuums and "Shop-Vac" type leak ash into the room. Your vacuum or "Shop-Vac" should have a
special filter or bag to eliminate this leakage.
9.5

CLEANING THE BURN POT

For proper combustion, the burn pot should be kept clean and the ports should not be clogged with combustion
residues. Cleaning the burn pot is simple. To remove residues on the surface of the pot, it is recommended to
use the scraper supplied with the appliance leaving the burn pot in place. For bigger cleaning, that is to say,
when the ports are clogged, remove the burn pot by lifting it from its base. Once in hand, use a sharp tool to
unclog obstructed ports. Put the burn pot in place, making sure it is properly placed on the locating pins of the
base.
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