Harman XXV Pellet Stove Installation & Operating Manual page 25

Fig. 36
Brush, not
supplied, can
be found in
hardware stores.
Fig. 37
Fig. 38
Maintenance
7. Remove the combustion blower by loosening the
8. Clean the combustion blower wheel with a brush and
9. Use a brush to clean the flue, being careful not to
10. Reinstall the combustion blower by turning plate
11. Slide ash pan into the stove and latch the door.
Soot and Fly ash
Formation and need for removal - The products
of combustion will contain small particles of flyash.
The flyash will collect in the exhaust venting system
and restrict the flow of the flue gases. Incomplete
combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown,
or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to
some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust
venting system. the exhaust venting system should
be inspected at least once every year to determine
if cleaning is necessary.
and insures that the flue venting passageway is clear
and unobstructed. The stove should be cleaned after
ESP
each ton of pellets (50 bags) and the venting system
Probe
inspected and cleaned after each heating season.
Be careful not
to damage ESP
if You experience a Soot or creosote Fire; Turn
probe when
the mode slector dial to the "OFF" position. Allow the
cleaning with
unit to shut-down. do nOt disconnect the power to
brush.
the appliance. do nOt open the appliance door
or hopper lid. Contact your dealer to have the unit
professionally inspected and cleaned prior to use.
3 wing nuts, twisting the combustion blower mount
plate counterclockwise to unlock, and pulling the
blower out.
a vacuum cleaner. Note: Do not use a household
vacuum to clean the stove. We recommend that you
use a shop vacuum that is equipped with a fine dust
filter called a HEPA filter or a vacuum specially made
for fly ash and soot. USING A VACUUM WHICH IS
NOT EQUIPPED WITH A FINE DUST FILTER WILL
BLOW FLY ASH AND SOOT OUT INTO THE ROOM.
NOTE: THE STOVE MUST BE COMPLETELY
OUT BEFORE YOU VACUUM THE STOVE.
LIVE PELLET EMBERS, IF SUCKED INTO THE
VACUUM, WILL LIGHT THE VACUUM ON FIRE
AND MAY ULTIMATELY CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE.
damage the ESP probe.
clockwise to lock into place and tightening the 3 wing
nuts. Be sure the fan plate is flush with the exhaust
housing on the stove body and the motor armature
points up toward the hopper.
Removing fly ash and soot improves efficiency
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XXV Pellet Stove