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Use the Rod Pull Tool with the Ash Cleanout
Rod. (Shown in Figure 4)
CAUTION: The Ash Cleanout Rod must
be pushed all the way in during operation
of the unit. Failure to keep this area clean
could result in a safety hazard.
Figure 4
(Rod Pull tool hangs on the back of the
stove. Also see figure 8 on page 11)
3. Check ash pan (See stove lay-out on page
1) to determine emptying frequency needed.
NOTE: Do not use a vacuum cleaner for this
purpose. Hot coals may cause your vacuum
filter to catch fire. Place ashes in a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a
noncombustible floor or on the ground, well
away from all combustible materials, pending
final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by
burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed,
they should be retained in the closed
container for at least two days until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled.
4. Check exhaust clean outs (Figure 5). Use
scraper shown in (Figure 3) to scrape ash into
ash pan. IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU
KEEP ASH CLEAN OUT CLEAN FOR
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE.
5. Once or twice daily pull the Heat
Exchange Tube Scraper, (See stove layout on
page 2) out and back to clean heat exchange
tubes. Failure to operate the tube scraper
daily may result in poor combustion and loss
of heat output. This should be done when the
stove is cool or operating on the low
temperature setting. Use the Rod Pull Tool
shown in Figure 4 with the Tube Scraper
Rod.
6. The rate of burn and the quality of fuel will
determine how often the window needs
cleaning. Prolonged burning at a slow burn rate
will result in the need for more frequent window
cleaning. Burning poor fuel also increases the
need to clean the window. Cooling the stove and
wiping the window daily with a cloth or paper
towel will normally keep the window from
accumulating difficult to clean residue. Use of a
glass cleaner ONLY permitted when the stove is
cold.
CAUTION: Do not slam the door. Do not
operate the stove with a broken or cracked glass.
Replace only with heat resistant ceramic glass
supplied by the manufacturer.
7. Burn the stove at the HI fuel setting for at
least 20 to 30 minutes each day. This helps keep
the window, ceraboard and firebox area clean. A
daily high burn also aids in maintaining the
overall efficiency and performance of the stove.
Periodic Maintenance
CAUTION: Periodic maintenance should only
be done while the stove is shut off and cold.
1. Empty the ash pan when it appears full (may
range from 3 to 4 weeks). The frequency of
cleaning the ash pan will depend on the
quality and amount of pellets being used.
Carefully check to make sure the ash pan
door is tightly closed after each opening.
2. The Hastings has 2 exhaust cleanouts
located below the rear brick panel. Remove
covers and clean regularly. (See Figure 5 on
page 10.)
3. Clean burn grate holes at least weekly,
remove the burn grate. Use a small metal
object to clean out plugged holes. (See
figure 3 on page 8.)
4. Remove the baffle and clean the ashes that
accumulate on a regular basis. Once a month
or sooner, depending on the quality of fuel
being used (See figure 6 on page 10.)
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