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7058-206E
August 30, 2016
HEATILATOR ECO CHOICE
10. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency:
When clear view of the firepot becomes
obscure
• By:
Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning
glass.
b. Vacuum fly ash from glass and door rope.
c. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass
cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
glass.
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
CAUTION
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Refer to maintenance instructions.
Handle glass with care.
• Inspect the gasket to ensure it is
undamaged.
• Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.
• Do NOT operate appliance with glass
assembly removed.
WARNING
• Do NOT operate with glass cracked, broken or scratched.
11. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency:
Yearly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up
• By:
Homeowner or Qualified Service Technician
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b. Follow the directions for cleaning the exhaust path found
on
page 15
.
c. If unable to thoroughly clean the blower through this
access, then follow the directions on
page 22
for direct
access to the exhaust blower.
d. Vacuum the blower’s impellers. Use care not to bend
or damage the blower fins.
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies recommends to use
a heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically designed for
solid fuel appliance cleaning.
12. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency:
Yearly or more frequently depending on
Dust/Dirt build-up
• By:
Homeowner or Qualified Service Technician
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool and has been
unplugged.
b. Follow the directions on
page 21
for direct access to
the convection blower.
c. Sweep or vacuum out any build-up. Use a brush or
compressed air to loosen dirt if needed.
13. Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter
• Frequency:
Yearly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up
• By:
Homeowner
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and
the exhaust blower should be off. Allow the appliance
to completely cool down.
b. Open the clean-out cover.
Figure 16.1.
c. Sweep or vacuum out any ash build-up.
Figure 16.1
Clean-Out Cover
14. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
• Frequency:
Yearly
• By:
Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b. Remove all ash from the firebox and vacuum thoroughly.
c. Paint all exposed steel, including cast-iron.
• Purchase paint from your local dealer.
• Must use a high-temperature paint made specifi-
cally for heating appliances.
