CLEANING: INLET AND OUTLET PASSAGEWAYS
The in�et and out�et passageways shou�d be
c�eaned at �east once a year. Burning high ash
pe��ets may require that the passageways are
c�eaned more frequent�y.
Figure 20 Outlet Duct
CLEANING: CONVECTION BLOWER
When facing the heater, the b�ower motor
responsib�e for introducing air for heating and
circu�ation to the room is �ocated on the right
hand side. Remove or open the side pane� to
obtain access. C�ean the convection b�ower as
required, before using the stove and whi�e the
stove is coo�ed down, the stove is unp�ugged,
and there are no embers. Take care to not
damage the b�ower's b�ades during c�eaning.
Use a vacuum to remove any dust accumu�ation
of the b�ower's b�ades or inside the b�ower duct.
CLEANING: EXHAUST VENT PIPE
�nspect the exhaust venting system at �east once
a year to determine if c�eaning is necessary.
During start up, shut down, and erroneous
operation of the stove incomp�ete combustion
can produce ash, soot, and creosote. To c�ean
the exhaust venting system insert an appropriate
sized c�eaning brush into the pipe to �oosen and
remove any ash or debris bui�d up. Bui�d up of
debris and ash can restrict the f�ow of gases
which wi�� a昀昀ect stove performance, and fai�ure to
remove creosote may resu�t in a dangerous
chimney 昀椀re.
CLEANING: PIPE CLEANERS
This mode� features pipe c�eaners attached
which can be pumped in order to scrape within
the passageway to c�ean the exhaust
passageways, see Figure 21. This task is to be
performed every day, whi�e the stove is coo�ed
down and unp�ugged.
Figure 21 Pipe Cleaners
FLY ASH - FORMATION AND NEED FOR
REMOVAL
The products of combustion wi�� contain sma��
partic�es of f�y ash. The f�y ash wi�� co��ect in the
exhaust venting system and restrict the f�ow of
the f�ue gases. �ncomp�ete combustion, such as
occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect
operation of the room heater wi�� �ead to some
soot formation which wi�� co��ect in the exhaust
venting system. The exhaust venting system
shou�d be inspected at �east once every year to
determine if c�eaning is necessary. Use the
appropriate sized chimney brush to remove ash
and bui�dup from the venting.
CREOSOTE - FORMATION AND NEED FOR
REMOVAL
Fai�ure to remove creosote may resu�t in a
dangerous chimney 昀椀re.
When wood pe��ets burn at a �ow temperature
they produce tar and other organic vapors, which
combine with expe��ed moisture to form
creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the
re�ative�y coo� chimney f�ue of a��ow-temperature
昀椀re. As a resu�t, creosote residue accumu�ates
on the f�ue �ining. When ignited this creosote
makes an extreme�y hot 昀椀re. The chimney
connector and chimney shou�d be inspected at
�east once every few months during the heating
season to determine if a creosote bui�dup has
occurred. �f a signi昀椀cant �ayer of creosote has
accumu�ated (eighth of an inch, 3 mm, or more)
it shou�d be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney 昀椀re. Use the appropriate sized chimney
brush to remove ash and bui�dup from the
venting.
Be aware that the hotter the 昀椀re the �ess
creosote is deposited, and week�y c�eaning may
be necessary in mi�d weather even though
month�y c�eaning may be enough in the co�dest
months. Contact your �oca� municipa� or
provincia� 昀椀re authority for information on how to
hand�e a chimney 昀椀re. Have a c�ear�y
understood p�an to hand�e a chimney 昀椀re.
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