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ASH REMOVAL & DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
ALLOW THE STOVE TO COOL BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR
CLEANING. ASHES MUST BE DISPOSED IN A
METAL CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT FITTING
LID. THE CLOSED CONTAINER OF ASHES
SHOULD BE PLACED ON A NON-COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE OR ON THE GROUND, WELL AWAY
FROM ALL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,
PENDING FINAL DISPOSAL.
Remove the ashes periodically to avoid unnecessary
ash build up. Remove ashes when unit has cooled.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight tting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a noncombustible oor or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials,
pending nal 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
embers have been thoroughly cooled. The container
shall not be used for other trash or waste disposal. If
combined with combustible substances, ashes and
embers may ignite. Ash removal is as follows:
1. Let the re burn out and allow the unit to cool
to room temperature.
2. Make sure the pellet stove is at room
temperature before touching. Open the door,
remove the burn pot and empty it into a metal
container.
3. Vacuum ashes from the rebox. BE SURE THAT
ASHES ARE COOL TO THE TOUCH BEFORE
VACUUMING. Some vacuum cleaners may leak
ash into the room. Your vacuum cleaner should
have a special lter or bag to eliminate leakage.
4. Reinstall the burn pot.
SMOKE & CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and
carbon monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous
gas when exposed to elevated concentrations
for extended periods of time. While the modern
combustion systems in heaters drastically reduce
the amount of CO emitted out the chimney,
exposure to the gases in closed or conned areas
can be dangerous. Make sure you stove gaskets
and chimney joints are in good working order and
sealing properly to ensure unintended exposure. It
is recommended that you use both smoke and CO
monitors in areas having the potential to generate
CO.
CHECK & CLEAN THE HOPPER
Check the hopper periodically to determine if there
is any sawdust (nes) that is building up in the feed
system or pellets that are sticking to the hopper
surface. Clean as needed.
DOOR & GLASS GASKETS
Inspect the main door and glass window gaskets
periodically. The main door may need to be removed
to have frayed, broken, or compacted gaskets
replaced by your authorized dealer. This unit’s door
uses a 3/4” diameter rope gasket.
BLOWER MOTORS
Clean the air holes on the motors of both the
exhaust and distribution blowers annually. Remove
the exhaust blower from the exhaust duct and
clean out the internal fan blades as part of your fall
start-up. If you have indoor pets your power motors
should be inspected monthly to make sure they
are free of animal hair build up. Animal hair build
up in blowers can result in poor performance or
unforeseen safety hazards.
PAINTED SURFACES
Painted surfaces may be wiped down with a damp
cloth. If scratches appear, or you wish to renew your
paint, contact your authorized dealer to obtain a
can of suitable high-temperature paint.
FALL START UP
Prior to starting the rst re of the heating season,
check the outside area around the exhaust and air
intake systems for obstructions. Clean and remove
any y ash from the exhaust venting system. Clean
any screens on the exhaust system and on the
outside air intake pipe. Turn all of the controls on
and make sure that they are working properly. This
is also a good time to give the entire stove a good
cleaning throughout.
SPRING SHUTDOWN
After the last burn in the spring, remove any
remaining pellets from the hopper and the auger
feed system. Scoop out the pellets and then run
the auger until the hopper is empty and pellets
stop owing (this can be done by pressing the “ON”
button with the viewing door open). Vacuum out
MAINTENANCE