ECO - 65 OWNER'S MANUAL - Drolet

3.2. MAINTENANCE OF THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER, HEAT EXCHANGERS AND BLOWERHOUSINGRemove and clean the baffle inside the combustion chamber after burning +/- 10 bags of pellets.3.3. MAINTENANCE OF THE HEAT EXCHANGERS AND BLOWER HOUSINGThe heat exchangers should be inspected regularly during the heating season. Easy access is provided:To access the heat exchangers, remove the decorative panel and the air jacket access panel located on the lefthand side of the stove. Then, remove the three cleanout trap to perform the maintenance. It is important to startfrom the top and finish at the bottom. Use a scraper and an ash vacuum to clean the heat exchanger. The useof an ash vac is the most efficient way to collect ashes that have accumulated. Please note that you do not needto repeat the same steps on the right side of the appliance. The right hand side needs to be opened andcleaned only if there is excessive ash accumulation. Exhausted combustion product may also accumulate withinthe exhaust fan housing and block the pressure switch tap located on the blower’s cleanout panel. Disconnectthe pressure switch hose and remove the blower’s cleanout panel. Then use a mesh or wire brush to clean thetap then blow in the pressure switch hose to make sure it is free of any obstruction. Clean and vacuum anybuild-up in the exhaust blower housing being very careful not to damage the impellers while cleaning eachblades. Should one of the cleanout panel gaskets be damaged, it is very important that you replace it in order toprevent leakage of flue gases and soot.FIGURE 21Cleanout trapand Pressuretap location