Heatilator ECO-NZ-PS35 Owner's Manual page 15

at least once a year or more often depending upon the
quality of your fuel or if there are any horizontal pipe
sections. Ash will build up more quickly in the horizontal
sections and elbows.
9. Door Handle Inspection
• Frequency: Monthly or prior to heating season
• By: Homeowner
The gasketing between the glass and firebox should be
inspected periodically to make sure there is a good seal.
• Refer to maintenance instructions.
• Do NOT operate with glass cracked, broken or
scratched.
Check door handle for smooth cam operation.
10. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency: When clear view of the firepot
becomes obscure
• By: Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning
glass.
b. Vacuum fly ash from glass and door rope.
c. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass
cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.
11. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubri-
cation
• Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending
on ash build-up
• By: Qualified Service Technician
d. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies recommends to use a
heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically designed for solid
fuel appliance cleaning.
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CAUTION
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass:
• Avoid striking, scratching or
slamming glass.
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
WARNING
Handle glass with care.
• Inspect the gasket to ensure it is
undamaged.
• Do NOT strike, slam or scratch
glass.
• Do NOT operate appliance with
glass assembly removed.
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e. Follow the directions for cleaning the exhaust path
found on page 14.
f. If unable to thoroughly clean the blower through this
access, then follow the directions on page 19 for direct
access to the exhaust blower.
g. Vacuum the blower's impellers. Use care not to bend
or damage the blower fins.
12. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending
on Dust/Dirt build-up
• By: Qualified Service Technician
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool and has been
unplugged.
b. Follow the directions on page 18 for direct access to
the convection blower.
c. Sweep or vacuum out any build-up. Use a brush or
compressed air to loosen dirt if needed.
13. Cleaning the (optional) Top Vent Adapter
• Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending
Clean-Out Cover
Figure 12
on ash build-up
• By: Homeowner/Qualified Service Technician
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and the
exhaust blower should be off. Allow the appliance to
completely cool down.
b. Open the clean-out cover. ("Figure 12").
c. Sweep or vacuum out any ash build-up.
14. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
• Frequency: Yearly
• By: Homeowner/Qualified Service Technician
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
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