Comfort Bilt HP50S Owner's Manual page 29

maintenance
Maintenance & Cleaning Continued
Burn Pot: Daily or as Needed
Remove and clean the burn pot every time the hopper is filled with
fuel, or as needed.
To empty the burn pot, lift it out of the cradle and dump it directly
into the ash pan to either side.
Make sure all of the airflow holes in the burn pot are
unobstructed.
Be sure any build-up is removed when clearing the airflow holes.
Using a small metal pick or drill bit can aid you if these get plugged through general use.
NOTE: When reseating the burn pot, ensure that it sits flush on the cradle, and there are no gaps. Gaps
around the base of the burn pot can cause airflow leakage and lead to pellet buildups.
The frequency in which the ash pan will need emptied will vary depending on the amount of fuel
burned.
NOTE: Ensure that the side latches are snug and have even pressure when drawer is replaced. A loose
or uneven drawer can cause pressure leakage and lead to build-ups in the burn pot.
Interior Chamber: Weekly or as Needed
Clean the interior chamber with an ash vacuum once per week or as
needed. (Ash vacuums have a metal canister that is specially
designed to contain soot).
Remove the burn pot from the cradle and vacuum beneath.
Be sure to remove any ash buildup in and around the igniter
tube.
NOTE: When cleaning/vacuuming out the igniter tube, ensure that the igniter rod does not get nudged or
pushed out of position.
Inspect the gaskets around the door periodically and replace any worn, frayed or compacted gaskets.
To replace main door rope gasket, pull the old gasket out of the track, and clean the track with a
scraper and mineral spirits/denatured alcohol. Then stretch out the replacement gasket to ensure a
proper fit. Run a healthy bead of high temperature caulking around the track, and lay the new gasket
down inside, starting and ending on the hinge side of the door.
Ash Pan Drawer: Weekly or as Needed
Ashes should be contained in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. The container of ashes should be placed on
a noncombustible floor or, well away from any combustible
materials.
If ashes are disposed of by burial, or otherwise dispersed, they
should remain inside the enclosed container until all cinders
have cooled.
Front Door Glass: Weekly or as Needed
Open the front door and clean the glass when cleaning interior
chamber, or as needed.
Only clean the glass when the glass is cool.
Wipe the glass clean with a dry or damp rag.
If this does not remove all build-up, use a non-abrasive cleaner.
Ceramic stove top cleaner can be helpful in removing soot build-
up from the glass.
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