Avalon Stoves Astoria PS - Manual (Page 34)

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Maintenance
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Yearly Maintenance (or every ton)
The following section details extensive maintenance procedures. We strongly suggest
these items be carried out by a trained service technician, possibly by a service agreement
set up with your dealer.
WARNING: Disconnect the power cord and make sure the heater has fully cooled
prior to conducting service.
Soot and Flyash: Formation and Need for Removal – The products of combustion will
contain small particles of flyash. The flyash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the
flow of the flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect
operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting
system. The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year to determine if
cleaning is necessary.
Clean the Vertical Exhaust Duct
Clean the refractory and
the entire area behind it
(both sides).
Remove these doors to
remove fallen flyash and
soot (see “Bi-Weekly
Remove both
refractory clips.
Clean the Exhaust Duct
(the stove must be cool
and unplugged)
Clean the Convection
Blower
(the stove must be cool and
unplugged)
The convection
blower inlet can
be vacuumed
out (if needed).
If extensive
cleaning is
needed, it can
be removed for
cleaning.
Remove the
cover plates over
the exhaust duct
(both sides)
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Swing the side panels open.
7/16" Nutdriver
c
Cover Plate
Use a vacuum or bottle
brush to remove all
flyash from the exhaust
duct (if the gasket is
damaged, replace).
Phillips
Screwdriver
Open the hopper lid and remove the two
screws holding the side doors in place.
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a