Use and Care Guide

SOOT AND FLYASH - FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL

The products of combustion will contain small particles of yash. The yash will collect in the exhaust venting system

and restrict the ow of ue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect opera-

tion 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 per month (of heavy use) to determine if cleaning is necessary. Corn

has a high ash content.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

• Surfaces on the front of the heater will be extremely hot during operation. Always wear heat resistant gloves

to perform periodic maintenance.

• Using a wooden stick, tap the side heat exchangers that are located on the left and right sides of the rebox. When

you open the door, they are located directly inside to the left and right. When you tap the sides with the wooden stick

the loose y ash will drop out of these holes.

• Inspect inside heater for excessive ash build up. You will learn some fuels produce more ash than others. If excessive,

remove the inside ash clean-outs. Once you have cleaned out the ashes, replace the clean-outs. Depending on your

fuel and use, these clean-outs may be removed only weekly.

• If clinkers develops in the repot,clean thoroughly. You may have to do this once or twice a day depending on the

moisture content of the corn. If this is not cleaned out, it could cause the agitator to jam. USSC highly recommends

an additive (see Fuel Additive) be added to your corn to eliminate these clinkers. Contact your local dealer for avail-

ability and cost. You will need this additive if the agitator “ngers” develop an accumulation or build-up.

• The clinkers on the agitator and burnpot are easily removed when soaked in warm water for 10 minutes.

• The ash pan (especially the model 6041I) should be cleaned out on a daily basis or as needed depending ash build-up.

SPECIAL CLEANING/OPERATIONAL

INSTRUCTIONS:

After cleaning or when operating the heater, you need to make sure that “both” clean-outs are in their proper position.

If left out or placed incorrectly, the combustion air is effected greatly and the heater will not burn properly.

Also, make sure that the ash dumps on each side of the damper are pushed in completely. This will also effect the

combustion air.

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

• Shut down the heater as directed in the operating instructions. Allow the heater to cool to room temperature. Re-

move the small clean-out slides in the lower corners of the rebox. Tap the sides of the burn chamber with a wooden

stick. Do not tap the rewall behind the burn box as it may damage the ceramic rebrick. Scrape the y ash from the

clean-out chambers toward the front of the burn chamber. Remove the y ash from the burn chamber and replace

the clean-outs.

• Remove the ash pan and dump the ash into a metal container.

• Cleaning of the exhaust system will depend upon

the ash and debris content of your fuel. If your

fuel has a high ash content and/or signicant de-

bris in it, your exhaust system will require weekly

cleaning. Cleaner fuels will allow for monthly

cleaning of the exhaust system. Remove the

exhaust pipe from the back of your heater and

remove any ash that may have collected in the

pipes. Replace the pipes to the heater and seal

with high temperature seal tape. If you have

installed proper clean out tees you will not have

to take the chimney sections apart.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS