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YEARLY MAINTENANCE
Convection Blower Cleaning
As always, be certain the stove is cool and unplugged before servicing any components
within the unit. Since the convection blower does not handle any by-products of
combustion, it does not require serious cleaning like the exhaust blower. However, dust
from the home and other debris in the air can accumulate on the blades of the convection
blower. The convection blower is located on the side of the stove opposite the
combustion blower, and while the side panels are removed from the stove (for the
freestanding; for the insert you must pull the stove from the fireplace), the convection
blower should be visually inspected for any dust build-up. Any dust that has built up on
the fan blades can usually be easily removed with a vacuum or a soft paint brush.
Cleaning Pellet Fines from the Hopper and Auger
Depending on the type and quality of pellets burned in the stove, some accumulation of
pellet fines and dust is possible in the hopper. The lowest part of the auger, near the back
of the stove, is where most fines will accumulate. With the stove off, unplugged, and
with the hopper empty, use a utility vacuum to remove the fines from the auger tube. If
the fines cannot be removed from the top of the hopper:
For the freestanding unit:
o Remove both side panels using the procedure described in the “Exhaust
Blower Cleaning” section, found on pg. 41 of this manual.
o Next, remove the back panel by sliding it to one side of the stove, then
pulling the opposite side out and off of the stove.
For the fireplace insert:
o The unit will need to be at least partially removed from the fireplace
opening (or alternatively, the surround kit and side panels can be removed).
Locate the auger motor assembly at the middle rear of the stove, and once it is
found, find the two set screws on either side of the cast iron mounting collar.
Using a 3/16” allen wrench, loosen the set screw on either side of the auger
mounting collar.
With a utility vacuum in hand, let the auger assembly slide out of the auger tube
just enough so that the vacuum can be used to remove any fines from this area.
Reinstall the auger assembly and tighten the two set screws; reinstall the back
panel and the two side panels, being certain to tighten the six (6) retaining screws
on the rear of the stove.