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FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN
RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER
CLEAN WHEN HOT.
NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become
plugged, if so, clean thoroughly.
ASH REMOVAL
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fi tting lid. The
closed container or ashes should be placed on a noncombustible surface
or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials pending fi nal
disposal. If ashes are disposed of by soil burial or otherwise locally dis-
persed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled.
ASH DISPOSAL
This furnace has an ash bin located below the fi rebox. To remove ashes:
a.
Make sure fi re is out and fi rebox is cool.
b.
With the door closed clean heat exchanger tubes. (See "CLEANING"
and Figure 15).
c.
Open door and remove the optional imitation log set, if in use. Remove
the burnpot's inner section by grasping it and pulling straight up (see
Figure 16).
d.
Empty ashes from inner section into the ash bin through the opening in
the bottom of the fi rebox. Scrape inner section with cleaning tool. Make
sure holes are not plugged.
e.
Scrape ash in fi rebox into the ash bin through the opening in the
bottom of the fi rebox or vacuum to remove ashes (see Figure 17).
WARNING: Make sure ashes are cool to the touch before using a
vacuum. See "VACUUM USE".
f.
Periodically remove and empty ash bin (see Figure 18) by unscrewing
the two knobs on the front of it and pulling it straight out. Dispose of
ashes properly. (See "ASH REMOVAL" above)
g.
Replace ash bin, making sure to tighten the knobs and maintaining a
good seal.
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 rein
stalled (see Figure 16).
i.
Make the burnpot is level and pushed all the way back in when it is
rein stalled. If the collar on the burnpot attached to the fresh air tube
is not pushed back to meet the fi rebox wall, the Hot Rod will not work
properly.
SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO) emis-
sions. CO is a poisonous gas when exposed to elevated concentrations for
extended periods of time. While the modern combustion systems in heaters
drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted out the chimney, exposure to
the gases in closed or confi ned areas can be dangerous. Make sure you
stove gaskets and chimney joints are in good working order and sealing
properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended that you use
both smoke and CO monitors in areas having the potential to generate CO.
VACUUM USE
If a vacuum is used to clean your unit, we suggest using a vacuum de-
signed for ashes. (We recommend LoveLess Ash Vac, 1-800-568-3949 Ext.
#27)
Some regular vacuums and shop vacs leak ash into the room. Your vacuum
or shop vac may have a special fi lter or bag available to eliminate this
leakage.
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MAINTE NA NCE
MAIN TEN A N C E
Igniter Hole
FIGURE 16
FIGURE 17
FIGURE 18
FIGURE 15
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