Drolet ECO-65 - Manual (Page 24)

3. MAINTENANCE
FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE
AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT.
3.1. CLEANING THE BURN POT
The burn pot should be kept clean and its ports should not be clogged with combustion residues. Cleaning the
burn pot is simple. To do so, you may use a scraper, a brush or release the clip in front of the burn pot. Then,
remove the burn pot by pulling it. Once the burn pot is removed you should clean thoroughly inside the burn pot
mount with a vacuum.
NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged. If so, clean thoroughly.
3.2. MAINTENANCE OF THE EXCHANGERS AND BLOWER HOUSING
The exchangers should be inspected regularly during the burning season. Easy access is provided:
Before cleaning the heat exchanger, remove the decorative panel and the air jacket access panel located on the
left hand side of the stove. Then, remove the three clean out traps to perform the maintenance. It is important to
start from the top and finish at the bottom. Use a scraper and an ash vacuum to clean the heat exchanger.
Using an ash vac will be the most efficient way to collect ashes that may have accumulated. Please note that
you do not need to repeat the same steps on the right side of the appliance. The right hand side only needs to
be cleaned if there is a lot of ash accumulated. Ashes may also accumulate on the inside tip of the pressure
switch probe connector. Use a mesh pad or wire brush to clean the connector and blow inside the tube to make
sure it is free of obstruction. One of the clean out traps will give you access to the blower housing. Be very
careful not to damage the blower impellers when you clean the inside of the blower housing. Make sure that
there isn‟t dirt build-up on the impeller. If there is, you can carefully remove it using your fingers. Finish by
putting back all clean out traps and closing the air jacket. Should one of the clean out trap gaskets be damaged,
it is very important that you replace it in order to prevent leakage of flue gases.
FIGURE 20
Burn Pot