Euromax Pellet Stove Installation and Operation Manual 39
8 Maintenance
8.1 Stove Maintenance
8.1.1 Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Use this as a guide when used under average conditions.
Components
Weekly
or after
± 250 pounds
Twice a year
or after
± 1 tons
Annually
or
± 2 tons
Heat Exchanger Tubes Brush
Exhaust Channels
(through access traps)
Vacuum*
*Cleaning frequency may vary depending on the type of fuel used. Fuel with higher ash
content will increase cleaning frequency. See Section 5.2.1 Proper Fuel for recommended
combustibles.
WARNING: FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS STOVE AS INDICATED CAN
RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS.
WARNING: NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT.
WARNING: THE USE OF A DOMESTIC, CENTRAL OR COMMERCIAL VACUUM
CLEANER TO PERFORM THE MAINTENANCE OF YOUR PELLET STOVE IS NOT
RECOMMENDED. ASH PARTICLES MAY DAMAGE THE MOTORS OF THESES
APPLIANCES. FURTHERMORE, EMBERS THAT ARE STILL HOT MAY SET YOUR
VACCUM CLEANER’S CONTENT ON FIRE. THE USE OF AN ASH VACCUM CLEANER
IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
WARNING: ASHES SHOULD BE PLACED IN A METAL CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT
FITTING LID. THE CLOSED METAL CONTAINER SHOULD BE PLACED ON A
NONCOMBUSTIBLE SURFACE, WELL AWAY FROM ALL 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 BEEN THOROUGHLY COOLED.
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