Heatilator ECO-ADV-PS35 Owner's Manual page 14

5. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency: As needed
• By: Homeowner
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight-fi tting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible fl oor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials, pending fi nal
disposal.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the
closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly
cooled.
WARNING
Disposal of Ashes
• Ashes should be placed in metal container
with tight fi tting lid.
• Ashes should be retained in closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
6. Cleaning the Exhaust Path, Baffl es & Drop Tube
• Frequency: Monthly or every 25 bags or more fre-
quently depending on ash build-up.
• By: Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool.
b. Open the door and remove the center baffl e fi rst and
then the right and left baffl es. See Baffl e Removal
Instructions on page 21. Thoroughly vacuum the
exhaust path and drop tube and continue throughout
the rest of the fi rebox. Also vacuum the front and
back of the baffl es.
c. Also vacuum the convection blower impellers or use
a soft brush to remove any ash build-up.
c. Replace the right and left baffl es and then the center
baffl e and close and latch the door.
Baffles Removed
Drop Tube
Figure 14.1
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Exhaust Path and
Blower Impellers
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7. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency: Monthly or after burning 50 bags of fuel
• By: Homeowner
After burning approximately 50 bags of fuel you will
need to clean the hopper to prevent sawdust build-up.
A combination of sawdust and pellets on the bottom
end of the auger reduces the amount of fuel supply to
the fi repot. This can result in nuisance shutdowns and
mis-starts.
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown.
Allow the appliance to completely run out of pellets
and cool down.
b. Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
c. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies recommends to
use a heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifi cally
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
8. 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
Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged
and the exhaust blower is off.
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
shutdown or incorrect operation of the appliance it will lead
to some soot formation. This will collect in the exhaust vent-
ing system.
The venting (chimney) system may need to be cleaned at
least once a year or more often depending upon the qual-
ity 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 fi rebox should be
inspected periodically to make sure there is a good seal.
Check door handle for smooth cam operation.
Door Cross Section
(example)
Latch Cam
Locknut
Spacing
Washer
Figure 14.2
Spring
Handle
Door Handle
Square Key