American Energy Systems MagnuM T40 - Manual (Page 15)

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: BE SURE THE STOVE IS TURNED OFF, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, AND
THE UNIT IS COLD BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING.
RECOMMENED CLEANING PERIOD:
A. The heat exchange tubes in the stove should be cleaned weekly.
B. The firebox should be cleaned every 7 to 10 days.
C. The interior ash chambers should be inspected and cleaned as needed.
D. The chimney pipe and cap should be checked annually 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 mate rials, 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 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.
I. FIREBOX
A. 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 build up of ash.
B. Replace the firepot in the stove.
C. Periodically inspect the ash chambers
“A”, “B”, and “C” by removing the
inspection caps.
D. Remove the 3 wingnuts, brackets and
brick panels. The ash chambers can
be removed from the firewall for a
more thorough cleaning.
WARNING: Failure to clean the stove is a leading and preventable cause of stove malfunctions.
Fuel types and installations may dramatically affect the cleaning intervals required for your stove.
Sampling different brands of fuel to find the cleanest burning fuel available in your area can
greatly reduce the amount of maintenance required.