Clean The Exhaust Blower; Clean The Vent - Lopi Pioneer Bay Operation Manual

Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) - Continued
Clean the Exhaust Blower (make sure the heater is cool and unplugged)
Remove the surround panels
a
(see page 11). Disconnect
the vent and pull the insert
forward to gain better access.
Clean the Vent (make sure the heater and vent is cool)
Flyash will deposit along
sections that are horizontal.
Warning: Whenever any portion of the pellet vent is disconnected, the joints must be sealed with
RTV 500° F. silicone sealant.
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Maintenance
Remove the six screws holding the
b
exhaust blower motor in place.
11/32" Socket
Blower
Blades
Exhaust
Motor
Clean the blower blades, blower housing, and exhaust box. You may wish to
d
use a vacuum to pull ash out of the vent system. When replacing the motor,
take care to align the gasket (if it is damaged, replace). Check the nipple and
flow switch tube. Insert a pipe cleaner through the nipple to dislodge any
flyash. NOTE: The flow switch will shut off the auger if the tube becomes
Make sure the cap is free of debris
(especially if it has a screen that could
become blocked).
Check the vent sections for creosote
accumulation (indicating a poorly burning
stove). Accumulation over 1/4" must be
removed.
On vertically vented systems, the dirtiest
portion is often the point where the vent turns
upwards (i.e. the "Tee"). Fortunately, the "Tee"
has a built-in clean out cover. Remove the
cover and vacuum out. While open, use a
flashlight to look up the pellet vent to check for
build-up.
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Pull the motor out
c
(be careful not to
damage the wiring).
Exhaust Box
Blower
Housing
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Flow Switch
Tube
Nipple (attached to
exhaust box)
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