September 21, 2006
7014-082B
Page 29
CB 1200 Pellet Stove
6. Ash Removal from Firebox (Cont’d)
c. See Cleaning Ash Drawer for instructions to remove
the ash drawer.
d. This ash is deposited in the same ash drawer as the
repot debris. The ash drawer should be emptied every
time you clean the rebox. Remember to place the ash
and debris into a metal or non-combustible container.
7. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency: As needed
• By: Homeowner
• Task:
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight-tting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible oor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials, pending nal
disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil
or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained
in the closed container until all cinders have been
thoroughly cooled.
8. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers
• Frequency: Weekly or as needed
• By: Homeowner
• Task:
The amount of ash buildup in the repot will be a good
guide to determine how often you should clean the heat
exchangers.
9. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger
• Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel
• By: Homeowner
• Task:
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. Open the right side curtain
and the right pedestal access door. Remove 4 screws and
remove the exhaust clean-out plate and thoroughly vacuum
out the excess ash.
WARNING
Heat exchanger cleaning rods may be warm
to the touch. For safety purposes wear
gloves.
Do not pull heat exchanger cleaning rods
while appliance is operating.
NOTE:
There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners speciically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
a. Allow the appliance to completely cool down before
pulling the cleaning rods. Turn the thermostat on and
then immediately off to start the exhaust blower on its
cycle time. It will pull y ash out the exhaust instead
of into the room. Lift the stove top up from the front to
access the 2 cleaning rods. See Figure 29.2.
b. Locate the 2 rods along bottom edge of the heat
exchanger tubes. Lift the stove top up by the front.
Both rods are bent at a 90° angle for easy handling.
c. To clean, pull the rods straight out unit it stops,
approximately 20 inches (508mm). Slide the rods OUT
and IN a couple of times.
Exhaust Plenum
Clean-Out Plate
Figure 29.1
Cleaning Rods
Heat Exchanger Tubes
Figure 29.2
