Avalon Stoves Indoor Fireplace - Manual (Page 31)

Maintenance
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Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) - 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). Check the nipple and
flow switch tube. Insert a pipe cleaner through the nipple to dislodge any
flyash. NOTE: The flow switch will shut off the auger if the tube becomes
clogged or dislodged. Make sure it is cleaned out and correctly attached.
d
Exhaust
Motor
Blower
Blades
Blower
Housing
Exhaust Box
Remove the cover
plate over the
7/16" Nutdriver
Cover
Plate
Use a vacuum or bottle brush to remove all
flyash from the exhaust duct (if the gasket on
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Clean the 1/2” air space
beneath the unit (use a
vacuum cleaner or brush).
Flow Switch
Tube
Nipple (attached to
exhaust box)
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.