American Energy Systems MagnuM Winchester - Manual (Page 35)

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INSERT CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS…continued
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING.
NOTE: CLEANING INTERVALS MAY VARY GREATLY WITH DIFFERENT
TYPES/BRANDS OF FUEL DUE TO THE ASH CONTENT, MOISTURE, AND MATERIAL
COMPOSITION OF DIFFERENT FUELS.
INSPECT AND CLEAN EXHAUST SYSTEM FREQUENTLY
DAILY
WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY
FIREPOT Stirred
Emptied
SCRAPPED &
CLEANED
FIREBOX (BURN
CHAMBER) CHECKED CLEANED
ASH CHAMBERS CHECKED CLEANED EXTRA
CLEANING
EXCHANGER
TUBES CLEANED EXTRA
CLEANING
COMBUSTION
FAN INSPECTED CLEANED
VENTING
SYSTEM CHECKED CLEANED
GASKETS INSPECTED
DOOR GLASS CLEANED INSPECTED
V. CHIMNEY CLEANING:
A. Creosote Formation - Any time wood or a wood product is burned slowly, tar and other
bi-products of combustion are produced. These products can condense in a cooled chimney
flue and will accumulate over a period of time. It is important to remove these products
periodically to eliminate the possibility that they will be ignited in the chimney and produce
damage to the chimney or even possibly destroy the home. Clean the chimney as often as
needed and never go more than one (1) year without a flue cleaning.
B. Soot and Fly Ash - Formation and Need for Removal - The products of combustion will
contain small particles of fly ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and
restrict the flow of the flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as it occurs during startup,
shutdown, or incorrect operation of the stove will lead to some soot formation which will
collect in the exhaust venting system. The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least
once every year to determine if cleaning is necessary.
C. Inspection and Removal - The chimney connector and the chimney should be inspected to
eliminate the risk of a chimney fire. Check the chimney from both the top and bottom. The
creosote should be removed with a brush designed for your chimney. A chimney sweep can
perform this service. It is recommended that before each heating season the entire system be
professionally inspected, cleaned, and repaired if necessary.