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May 9, 2008

FIREPOT MAINTENANCE

Pull Cleaning Rod OUT and IN a couple of times to shake 

debris loose.
The firepot air holes will need to be scraped occasionally 

depending on the quality of fuel being used.  Use a putty 

knife, a flat head screwdriver or the firepot clean-out tool 

provided  to  remove  excess  carbon  and  clinkers  from  the 

firepot.

Firepot Cleaning Rod

Firepot Air Holes

PROPER SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

NOTE:  Performing this routine service will require approximately 20 
minutes a month depending on type and quality of fuel you burn.

 

CLEANING OR           FREQUENCY    

                       DAILY        WEEKLY    MONTHLY    YEARLY

INSPECTION

FIREPOT

 

Wood Pellets

FIREPOT

 

Corn

Every 3 bags

Every 1 bag

ASHPAN

Wood Pellets

Every 5 bags

HEAT EXCHANGER

Every 1 ton of 
fuel

-OR-

-OR-

-OR-

-OR-

X
X

X

X

EXHAUST BLOWER

CONVECTION 
BLOWER

Every 3 tons of fuel 
or  more  frequently 
depending  on  fuel 
type

X

ASHPAN

Corn

X

-OR-

Daily

Shock and Smoke Hazard

•  Turn down thermostat, let appliance completely cool and exhaust 

blower must be off.  Now you can unplug appliance before servicing.

•  Smoke spillage into room can occur if appliance is not cool before un

-

plugging.

•  Risk of shock if appliance not unplugged before servicing appliance.

CAUTION

Sample of a larger clinker

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