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10. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency: Monthly or every 1 ton 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 firepot. 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 brick. The exhaust blower is behind
the right brick. Vacuum this area thoroughly. See
pages 37 & 38 for removing bricks. Re-install bricks
when done.
12. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Qualified 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: Qualified Service Technician/Homeowner
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. Incom-
plete combustion, such as occurs during startup, shut-
down, 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 clean-
ing is necessary.
The venting 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.
January 21, 2013
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 firebox 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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Santa Fe Pellet Insert
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