Hearth and Home Technologies CASTILE-PMH1 - Manual (Page 29)

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September 1, 2008 250-6422E Page 29
Castile Pellet Stove
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 remov-
ing the baffle.
NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
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.
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass:
• Avoid striking, scratching or
slamming glass.
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
CAUTION
• 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.
Heat Exchanger Tubes
Cleaning Rods
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 vent-
ing 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.