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YEARLY MAINTENANCE
Exhaust Blower Cleaning
Although the exhaust blower and blower housing were designed to minimize ash
build-up, some fly-ash will still accumulate there throughout the burning season.
The amount and type of ash will depend on the type of pellets and venting system,
but generally this accumulation will be mild. If, when cleaning the exhaust
blower, a large accumulation of fly-ash is found, cleaning the exhaust blower and
housing should be performed monthly or bimonthly to prevent this excess buildup.
Instructions
Before beginning the exhaust blower cleaning procedure, be certain the
unit is unplugged and thoroughly cooled down.
For the freestanding unit:
o Loosen, but do not remove, the three 5/16” screws on the rear of the unit,
on the side nearest the exhaust blower (the left side when facing the front of
the stove).
o The side panel is held to the front of the stove by two key slot supports;
gently pull the back end of the side panel away from the stove until the
head of the screw is in the center of the square cutout on the back of the
side panel.
o Pull the side panel straight back, supporting it carefully, and when it cannot
be pulled back any further, pull it away from the stove; the side panel
should slip off of the key slot supports (See diagram pg. 42)
o Once the side panel is removed, the exhaust blower will be clearly visible.
For the fireplace insert:
o In order to access the combustion blower, the unit will have to be at least
partially removed from the fireplace opening (or alternatively, the surround
kit and side panels can be removed to access the blower).
Disconnect the venting system from the exhaust blower just enough that you
will be able to remove the exhaust blower from the stove.
Unplug the two wires which connect the stove wiring harness to the exhaust
blower using the quick connect plugs.