IMPORTANT!
READ AND FOLLOW
ALL
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS, INCLUDING
CLEANING THE UNIT AS SPECIFIED, AND REPLACING GASKETS ANNUALLY, AND PARTS AS NEEDED.
ENGLAND’S STOVE WORKS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY INCURRED DUE TO NEGLECT, OR
DUE TO UNSAFE INSTALLATION OR USAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
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ASH REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL
IMPORTANT: While the amount of ash generated by this unit is not excessive compared to
log-burning woodstoves, keeping the unit clean and free of ash is essential for
peak performance. Too much ash build-up hampers airflow and reduces the
unit’s efficiency, and can cause smoke-back. Follow these directions at least
as frequently as the schedule below, or more often if needed.
*Failure to properly clean your stove can cause poor performance and possibly a burn back!*
Daily Ash Maintenance
Press the “OFF” touch pad and allow the stove to burn for five (5) minutes prior to opening the
door. A long-handled screwdriver or long-handled putty knife can be used to scrape off any build-up
or crust in the burn pot area. This can then be pushed to the left or right into the ash storage area.
Semi-Weekly Ash Removal
Twice each week: Shut the unit down by
pressing the “OFF” pad and allowing the unit to go
through the complete Shut-Down cycle. Allow the
unit to completely cool down and then remove the
ashes with a scoop. The ashes should be placed
in a non-combustible container with an airtight lid
and should always be placed on a non-combustible
surface or on the ground until completely cooled
and free of hot cinders.
Once the ash is removed, the burn pot should
be given a thorough inspection. Remove and
clean the burn pot wear plate (refer to the exploded
diagram in the rear of this manual –
Illustration 6
,
and the close-up diagram shown here),
and
remove any ash build-up in the area below the
wear plate. Also, be sure there are no ashes or
obstructions in the tube under the wear plate. Check for any build-up in the front of the burn area.
Clean out all air holes (if necessary a 1/8” drill bit can be used) --these air holes should be kept
clean, as they supply combustion air under and around the pellet fuel. The burn pot assembly
should also be thoroughly cleaned, including the burn box. When replacing the wear plate, ensure
that it lies flat in the firebox and no gaps (from ash residue) are under it.
IMPORTANT: Ash build-up under the wear plate can cause the unit to malfunction.
Illustration 2
Bottom Auger Tube
NOTE:
The instructions below concerning the cleaning of the burn pot and wear plate area are
especially
important
to the function of your stove. Failure to follow them regularly can result in burn-back
and can damage your unit and/or void your warranty.
Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a noncombustible 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.
As with any maintenance concerning this unit, be sure the unit is “OFF” and has completed the Shut-
Down cycle
BEFORE
beginning. Be aware that metal parts in the firebox can remain
HOT
long after
the fire has gone out and
EVEN
after the Shut-Down cycle is complete. Always use extreme caution
when handling potentially hot stove parts, even if you think they should be cold.
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