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MAINTENANCE
NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE UNATTENDED
CAUTION:
• FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS
INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE,
SAFETY HAZARDS, FIRE, AND EVEN DEATH.
• NEVER PERFORM ANY INSPECTIONS, CLEANING, OR
MAINTENANCE ON A HOT STOVE.
• DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE! NOTE: TURNING THE ON/
OFF SWITCH TO "OFF" DOES NOT DISCONNECT ALL
POWER TO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE
STOVE.
• DO NOT OPERATE STOVE WITH BROKEN GLASS,
LEAKAGE OF FLUE GAS MAY RESULT.
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CREOSOTE FORMATION, INSPECTION, &
REMOVAL
FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT
IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER CLEAN WHEN
HOT.
CAUTION:
NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged, if
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHECKED MONTHLY
so, clean thoroughly.
DURING THE BURNING SEASON FOR ANY BUILD-UP OF
ASH REMOVAL
SOOT OR CREOSOTE.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed
container or ashes should be placed on a noncombustible surface or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal. If ashes
are disposed of by soil burial or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be
When any wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture
ASH DISPOSAL – FREESTANDING MODELS
to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the
The P24 Freestanding has an ash bin located below the firebox. To remove
ashes:
relatively cool chimney flue or a newly started fire or from a
a.
Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool.
slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates
b.
With the door closed clean heat exchanger tubes.
on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an
(See "CLEANING" and Figure 22).
extremely hot fire, which may damage the chimney or even
c.
Open door and remove the optional imitation log set, if in use. Remove the
destroy the house. Despite their high efficiency, pellet stoves
burnpots inner section by grasping it and pulling straight up (see Figure 23).
can accumulate creosote under certain conditions. The
d.
Empty ashes from inner section into the pedestal ash bin through the
opening in the bottom of the firebox. Scrape inner section with cleaning tool.
chimney connector and chimney should be inspected by a
Make sure holes are not plugged.
qualified person annually or per ton of pellets to determine
e.
Scrape ash in firebox into the pedestal ash bin through the opening in the
bottom of the firebox or vacuum to remove ashes.
if a creosote or fly ash build-up has occurred. If creosote has
WARNING: Make sure ashes are cool to the touch before
accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a
f.
Periodically remove and empty ash bin (see Figure 24) by unscrewing the
chimney fire. Inspect the system at the stove connection and
two knobs on the front of the pedestal below the ash lip. Dispose of ashes
properly.
at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote
(See "ASH REMOVAL" above)
deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney
g.
Replace ash bin, making sure to tighten the knobs and maintaining a good
from the top as well as from the bottom. The creosote
seal.
should be removed with a brush specifically designed for
h.
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
the type of chimney in use. A qualified chimney sweep can
(see Figure 23).
perform this service. It is also recommended that before
i.
Make the burnpot is level and pushed all the way back in when it is
reinstalled. If the collar on the burnpot attached to the fresh air tube is not
each heating season the entire system be professionally
pushed back to meet the firebox wall, the Hot Rod will not work properly.
inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, repaired. To clean the
ASH DISPOSAL - INSERT
chimney, disconnect the vent from the stove.
Remove ashes periodically as they fill the firebox. To remove ashes:
a.
Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool.
FLY ASH
b.
Clean heat exchanger tubes (see "CLEANING" and Figure 22).
This accumulates in the horizontal portion of an exhaust
c.
Remove optional imitation log set, if in use. Remove burn pot by grasping
and pulling straight out.
d.
Empty ashes from burn pot. Scrape burn pot with cleaning tool. Make sure
burnpot holes are not plugged.
Use small shovel or vacuum to remove ashes. WARNING: Make sure
e.
MAINTENANCE
using a vacuum. See "VACUUM USE".
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run. Though non-combustible, it may impede the normal
exhaust flow. It should therefore be periodically removed.
ASH REMOVAL & DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
ALLOW THE STOVE TO COOL BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING. ASHES MUST
BE DISPOSED IN A METAL CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT
FITTING LID. THE CLOSED CONTAINER OF ASHES SHOULD
BE PLACED ON A NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE OR ON
THE GROUND, WELL AWAY FROM ALL COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, PENDING FINAL DISPOSAL.
Remove the ashes periodically to avoid unnecessary ash
build up. Remove ashes when unit has cooled. Ashes
should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting
lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a
noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the
ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container
until all embers have been thoroughly cooled. The container
shall not be used for other trash or waste disposal. If
combined with combustible substances, ashes and embers
may ignite. Ash removal is as follows:
Freestanding Models
1. Let the fire burn out and allow the unit to cool to room
temperature.
2. With the door closed clean heat exchanger tubes.
3. Make sure the pellet stove is at room temperature
before touching. Open the door, remove the burn pot
and empty it into a metal container.
4. Empty ashes from the inner section into the pedestal ash
bin through the opening at the bottom of the firebox.
Scrape the inner section with the cleaning tool. Make
sure holes are not plugged.
5. Scrape ash in the firebox into the pedestal ash bin
through the opening at the bottom of the firebox or
vacuum to remove ashes.
FIGURE 22
Igniter Hole
FIGURE 23
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FIGURE 24
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