Maintenance; Ash Removal Procedures; Catalyst Inspection And Replacement - Napoleon HIGH COUNTRY 3000H Installation And Operation Manual

9.1

ash removal procedures

WARNING
!
• Improper disposal of ashes results in fi res. Do not discard ashes in cardboard boxes, dump in backyards, or
store in garages.
• If using a vacuum to clean up ashes, be sure the ashes are entirely cooled. Using a vacuum to clean up warm
ashes could cause a fi re inside the vacuum.
A bed of ashes approximately 1" (25.4mm) deep
should be left on the fi rebox bottom to help
maintain a hot charcoal bed. When the fi re has
burned down and cooled, remove any excess
ashes. To remove the ash, follow the directions
below.
A. After the last coal has extinguished, let the
appliance cool at least two hours.
B. Open the appliance doors.
C. Scoop the ash from the fi rebox into a
metal, airtight container with a lid. Cover
the container with the lid and move the
container away from the appliance onto a
suitable non-combustible surface to ensure
the ashes cool. Dispose of the ashes.
9.2

catalyst inspection and replacement

note:
The combustor supplied with this heater is an ACI brand long life ceramic combustor.
WARNING
!
• Do not remove catalyst unless you are replacing with an approved kit.
It is recommended that the catalyst be inspected at the beginning, middle and at the end of each season for
issues or defects such as cracks, crumbling, creosote / soot buildup and peeling of the catalyst coating. Not all
catalyst defects may be visually apparent - please refer to the "troubleshooting" and "catalyst troubleshooting"
sections of this manual for further appliance symptoms, causes and corrective actions.
You can get an indication of whether the catalyst is working by comparing the amount of smoke coming out
of the chimney after the catalyst has hit light off temperatures with the bypass open and the smoke not being
routed through the combustor and then with the bypass closed and the smoke going through the combustor.
Signifi cantly more smoke will be seen when the exhaust smoke is routed through the bypass when a combustor
is working. If this is not the case, refer to the "troubleshooting" and "catalyst troubleshooting" sections regarding
catalytic maintenance.
The life span of the catalyst depends on many factors such as type of wood burned, frequency of appliance use,
maintenance of appliance, etc. However, with proper inspection and maintenance, a catalyst should last between
6 to 10 years.
If replacement of the catalyst is necessary, please refer to the instructions supplied below or the replacement
catalyst kit.

9.0 maintenance

maintenance
W415-1761 / B / 12.21.18
EN
41