Dansons Group HCF300 - Manual (Page 26)

Copyright 2004 26 Cheap Charlie Owner’s Manual
Canadian Comfort Industries www.dansons.com Dansons Group Inc.
Window
Burn Pot
Burn Grate
Heat Tubes
Tube Scraper
Ash Pit
R
EQUIRED
R
OUTINE
C
LEANING
Proper care of your Cheap Charlie pellet shop and home heater is required for peak, sustained performance. The
need for and frequency of cleaning depends on the amount of pellets burned, pellet quality, length of time since
last cleaning and the quality of the fire. While becoming acquainted with your new stove and the types of local
pellets, inspect your BURN GRATE, BURN POT, HEAT TUBES, ASH PIT, and WINDOW daily and clean until
a pattern of cleaning requirement is determined. As heating demands increase the need for stove and exhaust
system cleaning and ash removal will increase.
SOOT - FLY ASH:
T
he by products of combustion contain small particles of fly ash. Fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system
and restrict the flow of flue gases. Incomplete combustion, (such as during startup) shutdown or incorrect operation
of the room heater will lead to some sort of soot formation which will collect in the exhaust system. Because of this
it is important that the exhaust system be inspected and cleaned at least once a year to determine if cleaning
is needed. It is a good practice to inspect after every 1–2 tons of pellet fuel burning.
WARNING: Disconnect the electrical cord prior to opening the sides of your stove or opening the exhaust
system for any inspection, cleaning, maintenance or service work. NEVER perform any inspection,
cleaning, maintenance or service on a HOT STOVE or when the electrical cord is plugged in.
EVERY 2 –3 DAYS / WEEKLY
BURN GRATE : [COLD STOVE ONLY] Clean as
needed, scraping off any residue that may stick to grate
bottom or sides. Ensure that the holes are clean and
unrestricted. CAUTION: When replacing the grate make
sure it fits properly in the burn pot with the lip on the burn
grate, toward the front of your stove.
BURN POT: [COLD STOVE ONLY] Remove the
burn grate. Clean out the burn pot as needed. Do not
push the fly ash to the back of the pot, as this will restrict
the air flow and performance of the appliance.
HEAT TUBES: [COLD STOVE ONLY} With your
stove's main door closed pull the HEAT TUBE
SCRAPER ROD forward and backwards a few times. As
different types of pellets produce different amounts of
ash, cleaning the tubes enables the heat exchange to
operate efficiently.
CAUTION: On a burning stove the heat tube scraper rod
will be hot.
ASH PIT: Monitor the ash level on a weekly basis.
Ash content is a good indication of fuel efficiency and quality. Refer to “Safety Precaution” for safe disposal
of ashes.
WINDOW CLEANING: [COLD STOVE ONLY as hot glass may cause serious burns] To enjoy a
clear view of the fire you should clean your window as needed with a soft cloth or paper towel. You may use
a glass cleaner to remove heavy build up on the window. HOME TIP: Dampen a piece of newsprint with
water, dip this into the fly ash, then rub down the glass. This works like a charm. Do not use abrasive
chemical cleaners
DO NOT OPERATE STOVE WITH BROKEN GLASS AS LEAKAGE OF FLUE GASES MAY RESULT.