Avalon Stoves Indoor Fireplace - Manual (Page 25)

Maintenance
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Daily Maintenance (whenever using the heater) - Continued
Check Firepot for Clinkers
If the flames seem to be coming
only from the sides, or are
orange/black, turn the heater off
and check for clinkers.
The most likely causes are:
• Restrictor needs adjustment
(see “Restrictor Adjustment” in
the installation section of this
manual)
• Poor pellet quality
• The door or glass has an air leak
• The exhaust system requires
cleaning
Cleaning the Firepot
WARNING:
Make sure the
heater has fully
c o o l e d
(approximately 25
minutes) before
opening the door
and conducting
service.
To clean the firepot,
open the door (see page
26) and knock away any
debris on the firepot with
a screwdriver. If severely
clogged, remove the
firepot to gain better
access.