American Energy Systems MagnuM T40 - Manual (Page 23)

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SPECIAL CLEANING/OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Diagram of heat exchanger cleaning/disassembly of top section
Replace the heat shield, push the ash rake all the way to the rear of the heat exchanger tubes or remove the
ash rake (preferred), and put the manifold top cover back in place reversing the above procedure. Make
sure that the manifold cover is securely in place and the washer and wing nut is in place and tight. Place
the top lid back on the unit and you are ready to operate the unit.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES:
Ashes need to be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground out of doors, well away from any combustible
materials pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
It is recommended that ashes are not stored inside of the home.
SPRING CLEANING:
When the heating season is over make sure that you clean out all of the fuel in the hopper, firebox area,
ash pan and firepot area. It is recommended that prior to shutting down the unit in the spring, run the unit
on the higher settings for a day to help clean out the heat exchanger system, venting system and firebox
area. When the unit is cleaned out, take the venting apart, clean out the fly-ash, rinse the venting out with
a water hose and let dry, clean out all areas such as back heat exchanger and lubricate the auger, auger
tube, firepot area, hopper area with a light oil. (something like pam cooking oil works great to coat the
inside of the unit and the moving parts. Clean the glass, doors and outer cabinet so that you are ready for
the next heating season.
Remove lid and set
to the side. There are
no bolts or screws
Open the front door
and reach up inside
the top of the firebox
and remove the wing
nut and washer.
Close the front door
and remove the
manifold top cover.
(the cover will be
dirty on the inside so
have gloves and
protective clothing
on. Set newspaper
down to set the
manifold cover on.
Set the ash rake on
the heat exchanger
tubes or if you have
left the ash rake in
the unit pull the ash
rake back and forth
to clean the tubes.
Use the 1” paint
brush to get into the
tight places.