FALL START UP
Prior to starting the first fire of the heating season, check the outside area around the exhaust and air intake
systems for obstructions. Clean and remove any fly ash from the exhaust venting system. Clean any screens on
the exhaust system and on the outside air intake pipe. Turn all of the controls on and make sure that they are
working properly. This is also a good time to give the entire stove a good cleaning throughout.
SPRING SHUTDOWN
After the last burn in the spring, remove any remaining pellets from the hopper and the auger feed system.
Scoop out the pellets and then run the auger until the hopper is empty and pellets stop flowing (this can be done
by pressing the “ON” button with the viewing door open). Vacuum out the hopper. Thoroughly clean the burn
pot, and firebox. It may be desirable to spray the inside of the cleaned hopper with an aerosol silicone spray if
your stove is in a high humidity area. The exhaust system should be thoroughly cleaned.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Use the following as a guide under average use conditions.
Gaskets around door and door glass should be inspected and repaired or replaced when necessary.
ASH REMOVAL - FREESTANDING UNIT
Remove the ashes periodically to avoid unnecessary ash build up. Ash removal is as follows:
1. Let fire burn out and allow unit cool to room temperature.
2.
Clean the heat exchanger tubes (see Heat Exchanger Cleaning section) – Make sure Pellet Stove is at room
temperature before touching .
3. Open the ash pan door, remove the burn pot and empty into metal container.
4.
Vacuum to remove ashes from the firebox.
5.
BE SURE THAT ASHES ARE COOL TO THE TOUCH BEFORE VACUUMING. Some vacuum cleaners may leak ash
into the room. Your vacuum cleaner should have a special filter or bag to eliminate leakage.
6. Remove ash pan and dispose of ashes into metal container.
7. Reinstall ash pan.
8. Reinstall burn pot.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Ashes should be placed in a steel metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible 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 until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled. Do not place other waste in the same container.
Daily
Weekly
Monthly or as needed
Burn Pot
Stirred
Empty
Combustion Chamber
Brushed
Ashes
Check
Empty
Interior Chambers
Vacuumed
Combustion Blower Blades
Vacuumed / Brushed
Convection Blower Impeller
Vacuumed / Brushed
Vent System
Cleaned
Gaskets
Inspected
Glass
Wiped/Cleaned
Hopper (end of season)
Emptied and vacuumed
Heat Exchanger Tubes
Bi-Weekly
Attention:
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal
regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
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