Hastings
Operations Manual
Page 12
3.
Clean burn grate holes at least weekly.
Remove the burn grate and use a small metal
object to clean out plugged holes. (
See fig. 5
on page 9.
)
4.
Remove the baffle and clean the ashes that
accumulate on a regular basis.
Frequency of cleaning depends on amount of fuel
being burnt and the quality of the pellets. Fuel
with low ash content is recommended.
Failure to clean the baffle can cause the stove
to become plugged with fly ash and could
result in a Safety Hazard.
To remove the baffle
(See Figure 8)
, lift the back
of the baffle up to clear the inner back of the
stove and slide towards the front of the stove. The
baffle will slide out of the keyhole slots and drop
down.
When putting the baffle back in the stove,
make sure the screws are in the keyhole slots
and the back of the baffle is lifted up over the
inner back.
5.
Periodic cleaning of the exhaust system is
required. Under certain conditions creosote
buildup may occur rapidly. Low quality pellets
and poor installations require more frequent
chimney cleanings.
See Page 3 “Preventing
Chimney Fires”.
The products of combustion
will also contain small particles of fly ash. The
fly ash will collect in the exhaust vent and
restrict the flow of the flue gases. Judge the
frequency of cleaning by checking the amount of
ash that accumulates in the elbows or tee’s of the
exhaust system. Ask the dealer for suggested
frequency of cleaning, equipment needed and
procedures for cleaning. Check the exhaust
system at least once every two months during
the heating season.
6.
Periodically inspect the condition of the rope
gasket around the door, window and ash door.
Replace as needed.
Figure 8
