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stove brush to clean the exhaust flues and a shop vacuum. If your stove is installed with a 90-degree elbow the
exhaust pipe running horizontal can become a choke point for fly ASH to accumulate. This is another area that
will need to be cleaned. Remove all fly ash from the stove, stovepipe and chimney for maximum efficiency and
safety. Fly ash can also build up under the stoker grate causing an uneven burn or unburned coal to be dropped in
the ash bucket. 4-6 weeks maintenance is recommended.
B: SUMMER STORAGE
Store the stove in a dry place to prevent rust if possible. If the area where the stove is installed tends to be damp
during the summer its best to remove the doors and all stovepipes in order for the stove to have some airflow.
Remove all ashes, loose FLY ASH and clean the inside of the stove walls with a wire brush and a vacuum.
Coating the inside of the stove with baking soda will help in absorbing moisture and neutralizing acidic reaction to
dampness. All coal needs to be removed from the hopper at the end of the heating season. Stovepipe can be simply
washed with hot soapy water and a rag, rinsed with cold water and left outside in the sun to dry. If the pipe is
burned or rotted through disregard pipe and purchase new pipe from your dealer. Not disconnecting the stovepipe
can result in stovepipe becoming corrosive and rusting through prematurely. High temp flat black paint can be
used to touch up the stove or stovepipe. RSC recommends stoves to be cleaned and maintained at the end of
season making sure the stove is ready for the next heating season. MOISTURE CAN ROT A COAL STOVE
SEVERLY IN JUST ONE SUMMER OFF-SEASON. IT'S IMPORTANT TO CLEAN AND KEEP THE
STOVE DRY AND OUT OF DAMPNESS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE DURING THE SUMMER
OFF-SEASON. CORROSIVE DAMAGE TO THE STOVE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
C: FLUE INSPECTION
Each year before putting the stove into service, the chimney flue should be cleaned of soot and other residue and
inspected for needed repairs. This inspection is in addition to the bi-monthly inspections during the heating
season. Consult a qualified dealer or chimney sweep. Reconnect all piping prior to startup. Inspect pipe for
failures.
D: STOKER MAINTENANCE
During the heating season Reading Stove Company recommends the Air Chamber under the stoker grate be
cleaned at least once every 6-8 weeks and at the end of the heating season.
There are two ways to clean fly ASH from under the grate:
1. Lift grate off of stoker frame when stove is cold.
Vacuum/remove fly ash from air chamber under grate.
2. Inspect air holes in grate. If blocked, clear with no larger than 1/8 drill bit or equivalent.
Reseat the grate onto the stoker frame, making sure that the grooves on the underside of the grate match
with the lip of the stoker frame.
NOTE: Prior to reseating the grate, a new grate gasket MUST be installed.
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