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9 WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE
All maintenance operations (cleaning, potential replacements, etc.) must be carried out when the fire is out
and the boiler is cold. In addition, do not use any abrasive substances.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO CLEAN AFFECTS SAFETY
9.1 Opening the door
The door must remain closed during operation. The door should be opened only with the boiler off and
cooled down to perform maintenance and routine cleaning.
9.2 Ash drawer cleaning
Check the ash drawer every two days to see if it needs emptying.
The ash collection compartment must be emptied regularly so as to
impede combustion residue from arriving at the brazier support. Ashes
must be placed in a metal container with a sealed lid. Until ashes are
completely out, the sealed container must be placed on a non-
combustible base or on the ground and well away from combustible
materials.
CAUTION: Ash keeps embers on for a long time!
9.3 Brazier cleaning
When the flame becomes red or is weak accompanied by black smoke,
it may mean that there are ash deposits or incrustations which are not
allowing correct boiler operation and which must be removed.
Every two days, remove the brazier by simply lifting it from its
housing, then clean it from ash and any incrustations which may
have formed, with particular attention to freeing clogged holes
using a pointed tool.
This operation is necessary in particular the first few ignitions,
especially when using different quality pellets. The timing of this
operation is determined by the frequency of use and the choice of fuel.
It is advisable to also check the brazier support, emptying it of any
ashes.
CAUTION: before turning on the boiler, check that the brazier is
pushed back toward the deflector and that the glow plug tube is
inserted in the corresponding brazier hole.
9.4 Combustion chamber cleaning
Clean the combustion chamber weekly, removing ashes accumulated
in the chamber using a vacuum cleaner.
NOTE A vacuum cleaner designed for the suction of ashes is
required for this type of cleaning
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9.5 Smoke chamber cleaning
Generally, clean the smoke chamber once a year (preferably at the beginning of the season) for best boiler
operation. The frequency of this operation depends on the type of pellet used and the frequency of use.
Contact a Technical Support Centre for this type of cleaning.
