Furnace Maintenance; Ash Removal - PSG CADDY ADVANCED PF01020 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

16 FURNACE MAINTENANCE

Your new furnace will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it correctly. Some of the internal
components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and air tubes, will wear over time under intense heat. You should
always replace defective parts with original parts (see section 18 EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST). For firing
each load hot to begin a cycle as described above will not cause premature deterioration of the furnace. However, if the
thermostat always calls for heat it can cause damage over time. The more the furnace overheats during combustion
cycles, the faster its elements will deteriorate. For that reason, never leave the furnace unattended while a new load
is being fired hot.
Recommended Maintenance Scheduled
Use this as a guide when used under average conditions.
Components
Glass
Combustion Chamber
Ash drawer
Air filter
Firebricks
Baffle
Air tube
Heat Exchanger
Door tightness
Thermocouples
Chimney
Blower
Face cord; 4' x 8' x 16" (≈42 ft
*Cleaning frequency may vary depending on the type of fuel used. Fuel with higher ash content will increase cleaning
frequency.
CAUTION! IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CLEAN THE HEAT EXCHANGERS, FLUE PIPE AND CHIMNEY
THOROUGHLY AT THE END OF THE HEATING SEASON IN ORDER TO PREVENT CORROSION DURING THE
SUMMER MONTHS, CAUSED BY ACCUMULATED ASH AND/OR SOOT AND/OR CREOSOTE.

16.1 ASH REMOVAL

Ash should be removed from the firebox every week of full time heating. Do not let the ash build up in the firebox because
it will interfere with proper fire management. A little remaining ash is ok, it is not imperative to remove every last bit of
ashes as aggressive cleaning may reduce the life of the firebricks. Ironically some hardwoods produce much more ash
than using pine, spruce and fir.
The best time to remove ash is after an overnight fire when the furnace is relatively cool, but there is still some chimney
draft to draw the ash dust into the furnace and prevent it from coming into the room.
After ashes have been removed from the furnace and placed in a tightly covered metal container, they should be taken
outside immediately. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground well
away from all combustible materials pending final disposal. Ashes normally contain some live charcoal that can stay hot
for several days. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in
the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste shall not be placed in this container.
NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON-METALIC CONTAINER OR ON A WOODEN DECK. ALWAYS
LEAVE THE CONTAINER ON A NON-COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR.
Weekly
or after
± 1/3 Face cord
Inspect and
Clean*
Empty / Vacuum* Inspect
Empty*
Clean or replace every three
months
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect, Sweep and Clean*
Inspect and adjust or replace
gasket if necessary
3 )
Monthly
± 1 Face cord
Annually
or
± 3 Face cord
Inspect and Clean
Sweep and Clean if necessary*
Clean
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