General Maintenance - Pleasant Hearth PH35PS-B Manual Del Usuario

C. General Maintenance
1. Types of Fuel
The type of fuel you are burning will dictate how often you
have to clean your firepot.
If the fuel you are burning has a high dirt or ash content,
it may be necessary to clean the firepot more than once
a day.
Poor quality fuel will cause clinkers to form in the firepot.
A clinker is formed when dirt, ash or a non-burnable
substance is heated to 2000°F (1093°C) and becomes
glass-like. See section D following for more details on fuels
with high ash content.
2. Cleaning Firepot with the Firepot Clean-Out Tool
• Frequency: Daily or more often as needed
• By: Homeowner
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and
cool and the exhaust blower off. If you are just
cleaning the firepot, there is no need to unplug the
appliance.
b. Open the front door of the appliance and lift out
the firepot. Use the firepot cleaning tool to break
up deposits inside the firepot and dispose in an
approved container. Depending on the quality of
fuel used, the front of the firepot may need to be
removed for better access for cleaning.
c. Use the narrow end of the firepot cleaning tool to
clean the holes.
d. With the firepot out clean the area below
the firepot.
e. Reassemble the firepot and place back inside
the firepot riser. Make sure the firepot is in the
correct direction with the slanted lip in the rear.
Failure to install the firepot correctly may result in
missed ignitions.
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3. Ash Removal from Firebox
• Frequency: Weekly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up.
• By: Homeowner
a. There must not be any hot ashes in the firebox
b. Vacuum out the firebox thoroughly on both sides
See Disposal of Ashes.
7077-801D • September 17, 2019
Front of
MAXIMUM
PELLET LEVEL
has the
lip
Back
Hole for Igniter
during cleaning so allow the appliance to
completely cool. The firebox ash should be
removed every time the exhaust path is cleaned.
Frequent cleaning of the ash in the firebox will
help slow down the build-up of ash in the exhaust
blower and vent system.
of the firebox and the floor and ceiling. Remember
to place the ash and debris into a metal or non-
combustible container.
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