Heatilator ECO-ADV-PS35 Owner's Manual page 13

WARNING
Fire Risk
• NEVER pull fi repot cleaning rod out when
appliance is operating.
• Cleaning Rod MUST be completely pushed in
before operating appliance.
•. Hot pellets may fall into ashpan and start a fi re
or mis-starts due to lack of vacuum.
2. Cleaning Firepot with Cleaning Rod & Firepot
Clean-Out Tool;
• Frequency: Daily or more often as needed
• By: Homeowner
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and cool
and the exhaust blower off. If you are just cleaning the
fi repot, there is no need to unplug the appliance.
b. Locate the fi repot cleaning rod on the right side of the
appliance. Figure 13.1. When you pull the cleaning
rod straight out it will slide open the fi repot fl oor to allow
the ashes to be deposited in the ash drawer. You will
see the light color painted area on the cleaning rod to
let you know the rod is in OPEN position. Figure 13.2.
c. Pull the fi repot cleaning rod OUT and IN a couple of
times to help shake debris loose. If the rod is hard to
pull, it may be necessary to use your fi repot clean-out
tool to chip away material that has built up on the bottom
plate of the fi repot and to push out any clinkers while
in the open position.
d. To close the fi repot fl oor: slightly raise the cleaning
rod and then push it back into place. If you have closed
the cleaning rod properly (pushed all the way in) you
will not see any of the light color painted area. Figure
13.2.
e. Always have the ash drawer in place before pulling the
fi repot cleaning rod, otherwise the ashes will fall down
and fi ll the outside air opening and the appliance will
produce soot out of the exhaust and will affect effi ciency.
Firepot Cleaning Rod
Figure 13.1
OPEN Position. Light color
painted area visible
Lift up and push closed
CLOSED Position
No light color paint is visible
Figure 13.2
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3. Ash Removal from Firebox
• Frequency: Weekly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up.
• By: Homeowner
a. There must not be any hot ashes in the fi rebox during
cleaning so allow the appliance to completely cool. The
fi rebox ash should be removed every time the exhaust path
is cleaned. Frequent cleaning of the ash in the fi rebox will
help slow down the build-up of ash in the exhaust blower
and vent system.
b. Vacuum out the fi rebox thoroughly on both sides of the
fi rebox and the fl oor and ceiling. The ash drawer should be
emptied every time you clean the fi rebox. Remember to
place the ash and debris into a metal or non-combustible
container. See Disposal of Ashes. (Pg 14)
c. Always have the ash drawer in place before pulling the
fi repot cleaning rod, otherwise the ashes will fall down and
fi ll the outside air opening and the appliance will produce
soot out of the exhaust and will affect effi ciency.
WARNING
Burn Risk
• NEVER remove ash drawer while appliance is
operating.
4. Cleaning Ash Drawer
• Frequency: Weekly or every 5 bags of fuel
• By: Homeowner
a. There must not be any hot ashes in the ash drawer when
you empty it, so allow the appliance to completely cool.
b. Locate the ash drawer underneath the fi repot. Slide the
ash drawer straight out. Empty into a non-combustible
container and re-install the ash drawer. See Disposal of
Ashes. (Pg 14)
b. Always have the ash drawer in place before pulling the
fi repot cleaning rod, otherwise the ashes will fall down and
fi ll the outside air opening and the appliance will produce
soot out of the exhaust and will affect effi ciency.
Pull out Ash Drawer & Dispose of
Ashes in Non-Combustible Container
Figure 13.3
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