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4.0 MAINTENANCE
FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS
INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND
SAFETY HAZARDS.
4.1 ASH DISPOSAL)
Remove ashes periodically as they fill the firebox. To remove
ashes:
a. Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool.
b. Remove imitation log set, if in use. Remove burn pot by
grasping and pulling straight out.
c. Empty ashes from burn pot into metal container. Scrape
burn pot with cleaning tool.
d.
Use small shovel or vacuum to remove ashes
(WARNING:
make sure ashes are cool to the touch before using a
vacuum).
e. Replace burn pot. Make sure it is level and pushed all the
way back in when it is reinstalled.
NOTE:
Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not
become plugged.
If
so, clean thoroughly.
Ashes should be placed 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.
If
ashes are
disposed of by soil burial or otherwise locally disbursed, they
should be retained in the closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled.
4.11 VACUUM USE I
If a vacuum is used to clean your unit we recommend using
a vacuum designed for ashes (Love-Less Ash Vac is one
brand). Some regular vacuums and shop vacs leak ash into
the room.
4.2 CLEANING
A. Heat Exchange Tubes
— The Breckwell is designed with
a built-in heat exchange tube cleaner. This should be used
every two or three days to remove accumulated ash on the
tubes, which reduces heat transfer. Insert the handle end
(with hole) of cleaning tool on to cleaning rod. (see fig. 13)
Move backwards and forwards several times. Leave tube
cleaner at rear of stove.
B. Interior Chambers
— Four
(4)
cover plates in the firebox
can be removed for periodic cleaning (see figure 14). All four
doors allow access to the chamber surrounding the firebox.
Periodically, you must vacuum ashes from this chamber. In
some cases you will need to remove creosote which can
accumulate rapidly under certain conditions. A small wire
brush can be used. It is important to remove this creosote
since it is highly combustible. INSPECT BEHIND THESE
COVER PLATES AT LEAST ONCE PER HALF TON OF
PELLETS BURNED UNTIL YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH HOW
ASHES AND CREOSOTE ACCUMULATE WITH
YOUR
OPERATING PRACTICES.
NOTE: Cover plate screws need to be snug only. Hand
tight Is normally sufficient.
a
Cleaning
— Over a period of time, ashes or dust may
collect on the blades of both the combustion blower and
convection blower. Periodically the blowers should be
vacuumed clean as these ashes can impede performance.
Creosote can also accumulate in the combustion blower.
This needs to be brushed clean. The convection blower is
accessed by removing the stove's left side panel.
The
combustion blower is accessed through door C (see figure
14). The convection blower is on the left (facing stove),
combustion blower on the right.
NOTE: Be careful when cleaning not to dislodge balancing clip
on convection blower, or bend fan blades. Some stove
owners lightly spray an anti-creosote chemical on the fire to
help reduce creosote formation within the stove.
b.
Oiling
— Blower manufacturers suggest oiling annually.
See figure 15 for lubrication points. Use SAE 20W motor oil.
Limit to one or two drops.
) 4.4 CHIMNEY CLEANING)
a.
Creosote Formation
— When wood is burned slowly, it
produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a newly
started fire or from a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote
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