Clean the Exhaust Blower. Lopi Yankee PS

Maintenance

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Yearly Maintenance (or every ton) - continued

Clean the Exhaust Blower

b

Remove the six screws holding the exhaust blower motor in place.

a

Open the hopper lid and remove the screw holding the left door in place.

Remove the restrictor knob.

Swing the left side

11/32" Socket c

Pull the motor out (be careful not to damage the wiring or blades - replace gaskt if it is damaged).

Screwdriver

Blower

Blades

Exhaust Box

Flow Switch

Tube

Nipple (attached to exhaust box)

Restrictor Knob

Exhaust

Motor

Blower

Housing d Clean the blower blades, blower housing, and exhaust box. You may wish to use a vacuum to pull ash out of the vent system. When replacing the motor, take care to align the gasket (if it is damaged, replace). Check the nipple and flow switch tube. Insert a pipe cleaner through the nipple to dislodge any flyash. NOTE: The flow switch will shut off the auger if the tube becomes

Clean the Vent

Flyash will deposit along sections that are horizontal.

AA

AA

Make sure the cap is free of debris

(especially if it has a screen that could become blocked).

Check the vent sections for creosote

AA accumulation (indicating a poorly burning stove). Accumulation over 1/4” must be

AA removed.

On vertically vented systems, the dirtiest portion is often the point where the vent turns upwards

(i.e. the "Tee"). Fortunately, the "Tee" has a builtin clean-out cover. Place a container under the

“Tee”, disconnect the cover and remove all flyash.

While open, use a flashlight to look up the vent to check for build-up.

Warning: Whenever any portion of the pellet vent is disconnected, the joints must be sealed with

RTV 500

°

F. silicone sealant.

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