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9.8.2 CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE
The three heat exchanger pipes should be inspected regularly during the burning season. Easy access is provided
(without the use of tools); simply unscrew the common knob on the exchanger access door, Figure 1.
Before cleaning the three exchanger pipes move the upper baffles of the combustion chamber forward (see Figure
2), and fully open the bypass damper.
Using the 5” (127mm) Poly Sweep brush and rod provided clean the three heat exchanger pipes. NOTE: The 5”
(127mm) brush will be difficult to remove from the 2 smaller exchanger pipes for the first couple uses. It is recom-
mended for the first use to lightly heat the plastic bristles with a heat gun until they are more pliable. Please note that
excessive heat can damage the brush. After a couple uses the brush will loosen up and require less force.
The accumulated creosote will fall into the combus-
tion chamber and can then be removed. Ensure
the upper baffles are free of creosote and then
push them back into their original position. Remove
any excess creosote from the exchanger cleanout
compartment and close the exchanger access door.
Regular cleaning will ensure the greatest operating
efficiency.
Figure 1
9.8.1 MAINTENANCE OF THE EXCHANGERS
Figure 2
MOVE
BAFFLE
FORWARD
ASHES
CAN DROP
THROUGH TO
FIREPBOX
WARNING: REMEMBER TO REPOSITION BAFFLE TO REAR OF FIREBOX,
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN OVER FIRED UNIT.
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Both the chimney and the appliance must be inspected and cleaned if necessary at least once a year.
For serious wood burners, chimney cleaning must be done as needed to avoid chimney
fi
res; the venting
systems for controlled combustion appliances may need cleaning as often as once a month. These rates,
however, depend on the burning habits of the individual operating the appliance. For example, it is possible to
clog a solid fuel appliance chimney in a few days if slow, smoldering
fi
res are burned and the chimney is cold.
NOTE: Appliances burned consistently without hot fi res may result in signifi cant creosote
accumulations in the chimney.
Certain items and considerations are important in chimney cleaning:
•
Proper tools should be used, including a brush speci
fi
cally designed for chimney cleaning.
•
The chimney connector and dampers as well as the chimney should be cleaned.
• The
appliance’s
fi
rebox and baf
fl
e system should be cleaned if needed.
•
The chimney should be inspected and repairs made if needed, preferably by a quali
fi
ed chimney
sweep or mason.
