Avalon Firestyles 900 PI-1993 to 1996 - Manual (Page 34)

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Check the Ashpan for Flyash
At least once a day while the heater is in use, look down through the window and check for
flyash buildup in the ashpan. If you see more than 1" of flyash, turn the heater off, wait for it to
cool and empty the ash. To empty the ashpan, turn both of the handles located under the ash lip
1/4 turn so the lines on the knobs are pointing up. Then pull the ashpan out, tilting it forward to
prevent ash from spilling off the back. Store the ash in an air tight metal container placed on a
non-combustible surface until thoroughly cooled before disposing.
NOTE: Certain pellets produce more ash than others. After a couple of days
you should know when you will need to clean the ashpan.
Rotate both of the handles 1/4 of a
turn upwards to remove the ashpan.
Be careful when removing the ashpan
not to spill ashes off of the back. Ashlip (below door)
WARNING: When re-attaching the ashpan, make sure it is fully inserted before
turning the knobs 1/4 of a turn outwards. If there is not an air tight
seal, there may be smoke spillage into the room.
Clean the Heat Exchanger Tubes
At least once a week the heat exchanger tubes should
be cleaned. With the door closed, push the built in
cleaner located above the door back and forth a
couple of times. Wear a glove or use the tool
included with this heater if the handle is hot. You
should see flyash falling from the roof of the firebox.
After cleaning, you may wish to brush any loose
flyash into the ashpan. Cleaning the heat exchangers
allows for better heat transfer.
Clean the Firebox and Glass
At least once a week the firebox will need cleaning to remove flyash that may build up around
the firepot and hamper efficient burning. If there is an optional log set, remove the log set and
brush it clean of flyash. Then brush all flyash off of the firebrick refractory and off the walls of
the firebox. When done brushing off the flyash, clean out the flyash built up in the ashpan. The
glass should be cleaned with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. This will increase the amount of light
and heat given off by the heater, as well as add to its attractiveness.
HINT: We STRONGLY SUGGEST you buy a vacuum built specifically
for cleaning pellet heaters. These vacuums are fire-resistant and
make cleaning much easier. Because your heater is more efficient
when kept clean, this vacuum will pay for itself in fuel costs.