American Energy Systems MagnuM Winchester - Manual (Page 32)

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: BE SURE THE STOVE IS TURNED OFF, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, AND
THE UNIT IS COLD BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING.
RECOMMENDED CLEANING PERIODS:
A. The heat exchange tubes in the stove should be cleaned daily.
B. The firebox should be cleaned every 3 to 7 days or when needed.
C. The interior ash chambers should be inspected and cleaned as needed.
D. The chimney pipe and cap should be checked monthly for soot buildup.
E. Combustion blower should be cleaned as needed. Check at least semi-annually.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES:
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending
final disposal. If the ashes are disposed by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be
retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled.
WARNING: MANY HOME VACUUM CLEANERS ALLOW ASH TO ESCAPE INTO THE
ROOM AIR; HOWEVER, VACUUMING (Use an approved Ash vacuum system.) IS
RECOMMENDED OCCASIONALLY TO AID IN SEASONAL CLEANING AND KEEP THE
UNIT FREE OF EXCESS ASH. DISCARD THE VACUUM BAG AFTER EACH USE ON THE
STOVE.
FIREBOX: This needs to be done every 3-7 days depending on fuel quality, heat settings.
Shut off unit and let cool, open the door,
sweep or vacuum out the ash buildup.
Remove the firepot and empty,
inspect all air holes and clean if blocked.
Inspect under the firepot for buildup of
ash. Replace the firepot in the stove.
Periodically inspect the ash chambers
“A”, “B”, and “C” by removing the
inspection doors. If the heat exchangers
become plugged remove the three (3) wing
nuts, bracket and brick panels. The ash
chambers can be removed from the firewall for a
more thorough cleaning.
BACK ASH CHAMBER AREA: Every 2-4 weeks
Periodically inspect the back ash chambers to make
sure that they have not plugged. Contact your local
dealer for the proper cleaning tools. Clean out any
obstruction that would cause the ash to not drop out
of the chamber. There is a clean out plug behind the
ash pan that needs to be inspected once a month.