Lopi Yankee Bay Pellet Insert Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
30 Maintenance
Travis Industries 4050509 100-01145
Yearly Maintenance (or every two tons) - Continued
Clean the Exhaust Blower (make sure the heater is cool and unplugged)
a
Remove the surround panels and access
the left side of the heater. Remove the
shroud covering the blower motor.
Remove the six screws holding the
exhaust blower motor in place.
b
11/32" Socket
c
Pull the motor out (be careful not
to damage the wiring or blades).
Clean the blower blades, blower housing,
and exhaust box. You may wish to use a
vacuum to pull ash out of the vent system.
When replacing the motor, take care to
align the gasket (if it is damaged, replace).
d
Exhaust
Motor
Blower
Blades
Blower
Housing
Exhaust Box
Remove the cover
plate over the
exhaust duct.
7/16" Nutdriver
Cover
Plate
Use a vacuum or bottle brush to remove all
flyash from the exhaust duct (if the gasket on
the cover plate is damaged, replace).
e
f
g
Clean the 1/2 air space
beneath the unit (use a
vacuum cleaner or brush).
Clean the Vent (make sure the heater and vent is cool)
Check the vent sections for creosote
accumulation (indicating a poorly burning
stove). Accumulation over 1/4 must be
removed.
Make sure the cap is free of debris
(especially if it has a screen that could
become blocked).
Warning: Whenever any portion of the pellet vent is disconnected, the joints must be sealed with
RTV 500° F. silicone sealant.