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10. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency: Monthly or every 50 bags of fuel
• By: Homeowner
After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel you will need to
clean the hopper to prevent sawdust build-up. A combi-
nation of sawdust and pellets on the auger reduces the
amount of fuel supply to the fi repot. This can result in
nuisance shutdowns and mis-starts.
1. The appliance must be in complete shutdown. Allow the
appliance to completely cool down.
2 Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
3. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
11. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Quality Service Technician/Homeowner
a. Remove left & right cast brick. The exhaust blower
is behind the right cast brick. Vacuum this area
thoroughly. See pages 39 & 40 for removing the cast
bricks. Re-install cast bricks when done.
12. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Qualifi ed Service Technician
• Task: Contact your local dealer.
13. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal
in Exhaust Venting System.
• Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up
• By: Qualifi ed Service Technician/Homeowner
The products of combustion will contain small particles
of fl y ash. The fl y ash will collect in the exhaust venting
system and restrict the fl ow of the fl ue gases. At start-up
if there is incomplete combustion, or if there is a shut-
down or incorrect operation of the appliance it will lead
to some soot formation. This will collect in the exhaust
venting system.
The venting (chimney) system may need to be cleaned
at least once a year or more often depending upon the
quality of your fuel or if there is a lot of horizontal pipe
sections. Ash will build up more quickly in the horizontal
sections.
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14. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
• Frequency: At the end of the heating season
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b. Remove all ash from the fi rebox and vacuum thoroughly.
c. Paint all exposed steel, including cast-iron.
• Use the Touch-Up paint supplied with the appliance;
or,
• Purchase paint from your local dealer.
• Must use a high-temperature paint made specifi -
cially for heating appliances.
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