Maintenance; Ash Disposal P24I; Ash Disposal P24Fsa And P24Fsl; Vacuum Use - Breckwell P24FSA Owner's Manual

3.92 OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
a. If you notice a smoldering fire {burn pot full but not visible
flame) AND a heavy smoke build-up in firebox, pull elec¬
trical cord plug on unit. Do not open the door, change
the damper setting, or tamper with any controls on stove.
Wait 15 minutes or until firebox clears, open door, plug unit
back in and restart fire as instructed in sections 3.2 and 3.3.
b. DO NOT STORE OR USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, especially
gasoline, in the vicinity of your Breckwell stove. Never use
a gas or propane torch, gasoline, gasoline-type lantern
fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar fluids to start
or "freshen up" a fire in this heater.
c. WARNING: DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS STOVE. This may
cause serious damage to your stove and void your warranty.
It also may create a fire hazard in your home. IF ANY
EXTERNAL PART OF THE UNIT BEGINS TO GLOW, YOU
ARE OVERFIRING. Immediately press "off" switch on control
panel.
d. KEEP ALL HOUSEHOLD COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS
FURNITURE, DRAPES, TOYS, ETC. AT LEAST THREE
FEET FROM THE OPERATING STOVE.
e. Maintain proper ventilation. It is important that adequate
oxygen be supplied to the fire for the combustion process.
Modem houses are often so well insulated, it may become
necessary to open a window slightly or install an outside air
vent to provide sufficient combustion air.
f. Since heating with a solid fuel fire is potentially hazardous,
even with a well made and thoroughly tested stove, it would
be wise to install strategically placed smoke detectors and
have a fire extinguisher in a convenient location, near an exit.
g. Do not open stove door or pedestal ash door (P24FSA model
only) when operating unless necessary. This will create a
dirty, inefficient burn and could allow smoke spillage or sparks
to escape.
h. Do not permit operation by young children or those unfamiliar
with stove's operation.
i. Do not service or clean this appliance without disconnecting
power cord.
j. Use only approved pellet stove firestarters. These include
gelled alcohol types and solid types with wax as an addi¬
tive. Do not use solid types with paraffin, or liquids like bar¬
becue lighter fluid, gasoline or rubbing alcohol. Do not use
a gas or propane torch to light your stove. Contact your
Breckwell dealer.
4.0 MAINTENANCE
4.1 ASH DISPOSAL P24I AND P24FSL
Remove ashes periodically as they fill the firebox. To remove
ashes:
a. Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool.
b. Clean heat exchanger tubes. (See 4.2 and Figure 12)
c. Remove extra cost optional imitation log set, if in use.
Remove burn pot by grasping and pulling straight out.
Remove extra cost optional decorative brick panel, if used.
d. Empty ashes from burn pot. Scrape burn pot with cleaning
tool. Make sure burn pot holes are not plugged.
e. Use small shovel or vacuum to remove ashes {WARNING:
make sure ashes are cool to the touch before using a
vacuum). See section 4.12 VACUUM USE below.
f. Replace burn pot. Make sure it is level and pushed all the
way back in when it is reinstalled.
4.11 ASH DISPOSAL P24FSA
The P24FSA has a large ash pan located in the pedestal
column.
a. Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool.
b. Clean heat exchanger tubes (see 4.2 and Figure 12).
c. Remove extra cost optional imitation log set if in use.
Remove burn pot by grasping and pulling straight out.
Remove extra cost optional decorative brick panel, it used.
d. Empty ashes from burn pot into pedestal ash pan, through
hole in bottom of firebox. Scrape burn pot with cleaning tool.
Make sure holes are not plugged.
e. Scrape remaining ash in firebox into pedestal ash pan, or
vacuum. (WARNING: Make sure ashes are cool to the
touch before using a vacuum.) See section 4.12 VACUUM
USE below.
f. Remove ash pan by lifting latch handles and turning
counter clockwise 90 degrees (see Figure 11). Ash door
will now lay down. Lift ash pan and pull out. (Be careful
of ash door gasket.) Dispose of ashes (See 4.0).
g. Replace ash pan making sure it is centered and that it is
pulled forward to the ash bin stop. Before closing ash
pan door make sure both latches are pointed to your left.
Close door, turn latch handles 90 degrees clockwise, then
push down on handle. Make sure ash door is closed and
has a good seal. A poor seal can cause performance
problems (See Figure 5.1 #5 and 5.3 #2).
h. Replace burn pot, making sure it is level and pushed all the
way on. |)
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FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS
INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND
SAFETY HAZARDS.
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 otherwise locally disbursed, they
should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
Figure 11
4.12 VACUUM USE '1"-3
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.
Your vacuum or shop vac may have a special filter or bag avail¬
able to eliminate this leakage.
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