American Energy Systems MagnuM T40 - Manual (Page 34)

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regularly as the pet hair will clog up the fins and also the motor windings and cause premature wear,
overheating and failure of the blower system.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS…continued
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING.
NOTE: CLEANING INTERVALS MAY VARY GREATLY WITH DIFFERENT 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 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 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 a year without a flue cleaning.
B. Soot and Flyash-Formation and Need for Removal-The products of combustion will
Contain small particles of flyash. The flyash will collect in the exhaust venting system and
restrict the flow of the flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during startup,
shutdown, or incorrect operation of the room heater 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.