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MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
Important Notes
As with any maintenance concerning this unit, be sure the unit is “OFF,” has
completed the Shut-Down cycle, and is completely cool BEFORE
beginning.
Be aware that metal parts in the firebox can remain HOT long after the fire
has gone out and EVEN after the Shut-Down cycle is complete. Always use
extreme caution when handling potentially hot stove parts, even if you think
they should be cold.
Monthly maintenance should include the steps listed in this section AS
WELL AS the steps listed in the “Daily Maintenance” and “Biweekly
Maintenance” sections.
Intervals between monthly cleanings will depend on the duration that the
stove is burning on a daily basis. A stove which is operated continuously
will need more frequent monthly cleanings than a stove which is used
periodically as supplemental heat.
A good rule of thumb for monthly maintenance is that it should be done each
time an entire ton of pellets is burned OR once per month, whichever comes
first.
If excess ash accumulation is found in the exhaust chamber or venting
system during monthly maintenance, the interval between cleanings should
be reduced to eliminate the possibility of poor stove performance due to ash
accumulation.