American Energy Systems Harvester - Manual (Page 41)

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APPENDIX B: MAINTENANCE GUIDE
(CONT’D)
Cleaning the Glass To clean glass, use a mild non-abrasive cleaner
when the stove and glass are cool. Creosote builds
up on glass quickly when fire is burned at lowest
settings. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on glass.
(Glass may crack if subjected to cold liquid cleaners
while the glass is still hot. Using cleaner on hot
glass may also cause burns, emit fumes and the
glass is more likely to stain.)
Cleaning the Gold Doors (optional
feature) The doors should be wiped down regularly to
ensure the luster of the door system lasts. Always
use an approved glass cleaner (ie. Windex, Glass
Plus) and a lint free soft cloth to polish the door
frame. Do not use abrasives like steel wool, brass
polish or adhesive cleaners like comet, as these will
scratch the finish.
Door Air Wash Periodically clean out the door air wash (a groove at
the bottom of the door). This air wash directs air
over the glass door to minimize soot buildup on the
door.
General/Yearly
Maintenance Exhaust Venting System After using your stove, you will observe 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 occurs
during start-up, shut down, 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.
Air Intakes When starting to use the stove at the beginning of
the season, check to ensure that the fresh air intake
is clear and unobstructed.
Oiling the Room Air and Exhaust
Blowers Both the room air & exhaust blowers need to be
oiled at least once a season with lightweight oil.
Locate the oil ports on either the side or top of the
units and add three drops of oil. This simple step
will greatly increase the life and serviceability of
your unit.
Checking the tension on the Chain
Drive of the Stirring Paddles. The chain drive is located by opening the left side
door (the one with the control panel). Inspect the
tension of the chain. It should have approximately
1/2” play. If the chain is too loose, you need to
adjust the chain drive motor by loosening the 4
bolts securing it and sliding it back until there is
proper play in the chain. Re-tighten the bolts
securely afterwards. This should be checked
monthly or if you notice the stirring paddles not
turning or binding.
Inspecting the Door Gasket This is done by taking a 2” strip of paper and
shutting the door on it. Then pull the paper to test
the gasket pressure. You should have to pull the
paper from the door. Check all around the gasket. If
the paper slides out easily or falls out, the gasket
needs to be replaced. Country Flame recommends
that both the door and glass gaskets be replaced at
the same time.