American Energy Systems MagnuM T40 - Manual (Page 17)

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
FIREBOX CLEANED
ASH CHAMBERS INSPECTED
CLEANED
EXCHANGE TUBES CLEANED
COMBUSTION FAN CLEANED
FLUE CLEANED
GASKETS INSPECTED
DOOR GLASS CLEANED
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
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 at least
monthly during the heating season. If creosote is present it should be removed 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.