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August 13, 2009
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Mt. Vernon Pellet Stove (AE)
8. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency: When clear view of repot becomes
obscure
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially
available cleaner. Wipe down with dry towel.
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass door:
• Avoid striking,
scratching or slamming
glass.
CAUTION
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white lm.
Refer to maintenance instructions.
Handle glass doors with care.
• Inspect the gasket to ensure it is
undamaged.
• Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.
• Do NOT operate appliance with glass door
removed, cracked, broken or scratched.
WARNING
9. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency: Prior to heating season
• By: Homeowner
The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasketing between
the glass and rebox should be inspected periodically to
make sure there is a good seal. If the gasket is frayed or
damaged, replace with a new one.
7. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel,
(aprx 50 bags) or when changing fuel types
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. After burning
approximately 1 ton of fuel you will need to
clean the hopper to prevent sawdust and/or nes build-
up.
c. A combination of sawdust/nes and pellets on the auger
reduces the amount of fuel supply to the repot.
d. This can result in nuisance shut downs and misstarts
. •. Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
•. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
Clean-Out Cover
a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the appli-
ance is allowed to cool.
b. Open the clean out cover. Figure 38.1.
c. Sweep out any ash build-up.
12. Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter (if installed)
• Frequency: As Needed
• By: Homeowner
10. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the
propellers.
11. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the
propellers.
Figure 37.1