Clean Flue Gas Fan Housing; Cleaning The Flame Temperature Sensor; Combustion Air - Intake; Cleaning The Pellet Container - RIKA PICO Operating Manual

Clean flue gas fan housing

The flue gas fan and the flue pipe connection should be cleaned at least 2 times
a year, or after about 700 kg of pellets.
To inspect and clean the flue gas fan, the rear wall has to be removed.
The four screws that secure the flue gas fan motor have to be opened and the
motor is carefully to pull out of the case.
Remove with a vacuum cleaner the ash from the fan and flue gas pipes. When
closing again definitely pay attention to leaks.
For cleaning the flue pipe connection, pull the flue pipe from the flue gas fan and
vacuum out the blower housing.

Cleaning the flame temperature sensor

Remove the dust deposits from the sensor at regular intervals. Use a clean
cleaning cloth or newspaper.
Combustion air ‑ intake
If necessary, please also clean the air intake with a hoover.
Note
Only when the stove is cold! The stove must not be in operation.

Cleaning the pellet container

Do not refill the completely empty container immediately; remove the residues
(dust, chippings etc.) from the empty container. The unit must be disconnected
from the mains!

Cleaning the door glass

The viewing window becomes coated in the case of solid fuels, particularly with
the very fine ash of wood pellets, light or dark depending on the pellet quality
(especially with low output). The glass can be cleaned best with a moist cloth.
Stubborn dirt can be removed with a special cleaner available from your stove
dealer.

Bearings

All built in bearings ( Pellet screw or turning Grid ) should be checked and
cleaned according to the condition or replaced min. once per year.

Checking door seal

The condition of the seals at doors and glass should be checked at least 1x per
year. Repair or replace seals depending on condition.
Note
Only intact seals ensure your stove works perfectly.

Cleaning painted surfaces

Wipe of the painted surfaces with a damp cloth, do not scrub. Do not use
solvent-containing cleaners.

Cleaning the flue gas channels

(1x annually)
Remove the flue pipes. Inspect and clean chimney connection. Brush off any
soot and dust deposits in the fire and in the flue pipes and vacuum.
Note
Accumulated fly ash in the flue gas channels may impair the performance of
the stove and pose a safety risk.
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