Sweeping The Flue From The Top Down - Regency Alterra Pro i3000A Owners & Installation Manual

Sweeping the Flue From the Top Down

Note: The chimney system on this appliance cannot be cleaned
from below.
IMPORTANT: It is imperative that the area around the exterior of the
fireplace insert is protected with blankets, drop clothes to prevent
any creosote, ash from falling on the finished floor.
1. Remove the combustor flame shield.
Flame shield
2. Remove the catalyst combustor.
Combustor
Combustor - remove with pliers tilt down
and forward to ease removal.
4. Close the door of the insert and open the bypass rod fully and sweep the
flue from the top of the chimney down into the bypass area.
5. After allowing the debris to settle slowly open the door to prevent spillage.
Using and ash vacuum and extensions clean the area behind the catalyst
combustor and bypass area.
Bypass area
6. Check that the bypass is moving freely after cleaning the area. Do
additional cleaning and make adjustments as needed.
7. Reverse steps 1-2 to reinstall the combustor and combustor flame shield.
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