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Septemer 1, 2008
7014-083E
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CB1200-I Pellet Insert
7. 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 baffles. This
will require removing the baffles. Please refer to page
37 for instructions on removing the baffles.
9. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency: When clear view of the firepot becomes
obscure.
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b. Use a damp paper towel or any nonabrasive glass
cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.
NOTE:
There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
8. Cleaning Exhaust Path
• Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up.
• By: Homeowner
a.
Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off
b. Open the hinged access door on the left of the
insert.
c. Reach in and unlatch the trap door that is connected
to the rear of exhaust blower.
d. Use a small vacuum hose attachment to clean area.
e. Re-latch and close trap door.
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
glass.
CAUTION
• Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film.
• Refer to maintenance instructions.
13. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Quality Service Technician/Homeowner
• Task:
: Contact your local dealer.
14. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Qualified Service Technician
• Task: Contact your local dealer.
12. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel
• By: Homeowner
After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel or changing
fuels you will need to clean the hopper to prevent saw-
dust 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.
Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
c. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
10. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency: Prior to heating season
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off
b. To adjust, open the latch and pivot the holding rod out.
Loosen the jam nut on the rod.
c. With a Phillips head screw driver, turn the rod clockwise
to tighten. The latch handle should snap securely in
place when adjusted properly.
d. After adjusting the latch, be sure to tighten the jam nut
on the rod to hold the adjustment.
11. Door Gasket Inspection
• Frequency: Prior to heating season
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off
b. To inspect the door rope (gasket), open the door and
see that the door rope extends approximately 1/8 inch
(3mm) to 3/16 inch (9.5mm) from the door rope chan-
nel.
c. It should show signs of compaction all the way around
the door where the rope contacts the face of the appli-
ance. Confirm there are no air leaks.