13.3.7 CLEANING THE loading SCREW
If the feed pipe clogs, that takes the pellets to the
combustion chamber, proceed as follows:
remove the protective grid from inside the box,
unscrewing the four cross-slotted screws with
a screwdriver;
remove the inspection plate stop (Fig. 8.3.1);
remove the inspection plate unscrewing the
black knurled knob (Fig. 8.3.2);
remove all pellet residuals from inside the feed
pipe with a screwdriver (Fig. 8.3.3).
13.3.8
This should be performed at least twice a year,
at the start of and half-way through winter, and in
any case whenever necessary (Fig.15.9). If there
are horizontal sections, check for and remove any
accumulated ash and soot before these block the
ow of ue gas.
If not cleaned correctly, the stove may not operate
properly, with problems including:
-
poor combustion;
-
blackening of the glass;
-
blockage of the burn pot by ash and pellets;
-
accumulated ash and excessive fouling of the
heat exchanger, with a consequent decline in
ef ciency.
00 477 3370 - 09/2014 - PN - Italy
USE AND MAINTENANCE
Fig. 8.3.1
Fig.15.9
Fig. 8.3.2
Fig. 8.3.3
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