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might have built up in the system or air intake. Remove your brick board when the fire pot is
removed. Inspect the rear air chambers (remove the cleanout plugs) and clean if necessary. If this area
plugs with ash improper air flow will occur and cause the furnace to burn dirty or shut it down.
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Cleaning of the exhaust system will depend upon the ash and debris content of your fuel. If your fuel
has a high ash content and/or significant debris in it, your exhaust system will require weekly
cleaning. Cleaner fuels will allow for monthly cleaning of the exhaust system. Remove the exhaust
pipe from the back of your stove and remove any ash that may have collected in the pipes. Replace
the pipes to the stove and seal with high temperature seal tape. If you have installed proper clean out
tees you will not have to take the chimney sections apart.
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While you are doing your weekly cleaning, have the unit set on high and the draft lever turned all the
way open. Remember the unit is not burning. After cleaning, turn the draft lever back to its normal
position.
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IMPORTANT: If you remove the cleanout plugs (2” diameter cleanout ports with plugs in
them) that are located behind the brick board, on the exhaust manifold and on some models the
left and right heat exchanger plates, be sure to re-install them. If they keep falling out replace
them with new ones. Do not operate the unit without them installed. If you are having trouble
contact your local service technician for help.
REMEMBER:
A clean unit burns efficiently and will remain trouble free!
Monthly: Check the furnace filter and replace if dirty. The filter can be pulled out either side of
the furnace. WARNING: a dirty filter can cause serious damage to the furnace and the heating
ability will be reduced.
SPRING CLEANING:
When the heating season is over make sure that you clean out all of the fuel in the hopper, firebox area,
ash pan and firepot area. Corn can accumulate moisture over the summer months causing the unit to rust
and the fuel to mold.
It is recommended that prior to shutting down the unit in the spring, run the unit on the higher settings for
a day to help clean out the heat exchanger system, venting system and firebox area.
When the unit is cleaned out, take the venting apart, clean out the fly-ash, rinse the venting out with a
water hose and let dry, take the draft blower off and clean, clean out all areas such as back heat exchanger
and lubricate the auger, auger tube, firepot area, fuel stirrer shaft and bearings and hopper area with a light
oil. (Something like Pam cooking oil works great to coat the inside of the unit and the moving parts.
Clean the glass, doors and outer cabinet so that you are ready for the next heating season.
