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4. Cleaning Ash Pan • Frequency: Weekly or every 5 bags of fuel • By: Homeowner Locate the ash pan underneath the firepot. Open the bottom ash door and slide the ash pan straight out. Empty into a non-combustible container and re-install ash pan. See Disposal of Ashes. 5. Disposal of Ashes • Frequency: As needed • By: Homeowner Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final 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 cinders have been thoroughly cooled. 7. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers & Drop Tube • Frequency: Monthly or every 1 ton of fuel • By: Homeowner WARNING Heat exchanger cleaning rods may be warm to the touch. For safety purposes wear gloves. Do not pull heat exchanger cleaning rods while appliance is operating. Push cleaning rods IN when done, DO NOT leave cleaning rods OUT. Injury can occur. The amount of ash buildup in the firepot will be a good guide to determine how often you should clean the heat exchangers. a. Allow the appliance to completely cool down before pulling the cleaning rods. Turn the thermostat on and then immediately off to start the exhaust blower on its cycle time. It will pull fly ash out the exhaust instead of into the room. Open the cast hinged face to access the 2 cleaning rods. See Figure 29.1 on page 29. b. Locate the 2 rods directly underneath the heat exchanger tubes. Rods are bent at a 90° angle for easy handling. c. To clean, pull the rods straight out until it stops, approximately 5-1/2 inches (140mm). Slide the rods OUT and IN a couple of times. Page 28 250-6422E September 1, 2008 Castile Pellet Stove R Heat Exchanger Tubes Cleaning Rods Figure 29.1 8. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger • Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel • By: Homeowner a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off b. A more thorough cleaning is needed to remove the excess ash that is left behind from the use of the cleaning rods for the heat exchanger tubes. c. The ash will be resting on the back of the baffle. This will require removing the cast baffle. Please refer to page 33 for a detailed explanation of removing the baffle. NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning. 9. Cleaning the Exhaust Path • Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on ash build-up. • By: Homeowner a. Appliance must be completely cool. b. Open cast hinge face. Remove right brick and thoroughly vacuum the area and continue throughout the rest of the firebox. c. Replace right brick and close cast hinge face. 10. Cleaning the Hopper • Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel • By: Homeowner After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel you will need to clean the hopper to prevent sawdust build-up. A combination of sawdust and pellets on the auger reduces the amount of fuel supply to the firepot. This can result in nuisance shutdowns and mis-starts. a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown. Allow the appliance to completely cool down. b. Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets. c. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube. 11. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal in Exhaust Venting System. • Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on ash build-up. • By: Qualified Service Technician/Homeowner Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off. The products of combustion will contain small particles of fly ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases. At start-up if there is incomplete combustion, or if there is a shutdown or incorrect operation of the appliance it will lead to some soot formation. This will collect in the exhaust venting system. The venting system may need to be cleaned at least once a year or more often depending upon the quality of your fuel or if there is a lot of horizontal pipe sections. Ash will build up more quickly in the horizontal sections. 12. Cleaning the Glass • Frequency: When clear view of the firepot becomes obscure • By: Homeowner a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning glass. b. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel. CAUTION • • • Handle glass assembly with care. When cleaning glass: • Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass. • Do NOT clean glass when hot. Do NOT use abrasive cleaners. Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film. Refer to maintenance instructions. Handle glass with care. • Inspect the gasket to ensure it is undamaged. • Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass. • Do NOT operate appliance with glass assembly removed. WARNING • Do NOT operate with glass cracked, broken or scratched. September 1, 2008 250-642...
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