PELLET STOVES Chapter 5
INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL
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5.1.4. Cleaning of the air filter
At the lower part of the stove, where there is the inlet pipe for
combustion air Ø 5 cm, at the time of installation of the stove a metal
mesh air filter must be inserted to prevent dirt from getting into the
motor body and internal sensor.
It is advisable to check every 15/20 days whether the filter is clean.
Remove lint or any other material which may have been trapped by the
filter.
Checking and cleaning will be required more frequently if there are pets
in the home.
For cleaning, just turn the knob that holds the filter on the air intake
pipe and remove the filter by turning in the direction indicated by the
arrow. Clean it with a brush, damp cloth or compressed air.
The filter is made of metallic mesh. It is soft and
malleable to the touch. Therefore, when cleaning it,
be careful not to crush it or damage it in any other
way. If it is broken it must be replaced
ATTENTION!
Never operate the stove without the air filter. MCZ
shall not be held liable for damage to internal
components if this instruction is not followed.
5.2. PERIODIC CLEANING
5.2.1. Cleaning of the heat exchanger
Halfway through the winter, but especially in the spring, you will
need to clean the compartment where discharge smoke passes.
This cleaning must
be done in order to remove all combustion residues
before time and humidity let them harden and make them difficult to
remove.
CLEANING OF HEAT EXCHANGER:
With the stove cold, remove the majolica top“A”, remove the
protection guard of the top “B” by loosening the fastening screws, and
open the plugs below “C” to access the inspection holes “D”.
Using a stiff rod or a bottle brush, scrape the inner walls of the fire box
so that the ashes drop into the part below “F”.
Open inspection plug “E”, under the ash drawer, and use the nozzle of
a vacuum cleaner to remove the soot and ash which has accumulated
in the heat exchanger “F”.
CLEANING OF SMOKE DUCT AND GENERAL CHECKS:
Clean the smoke discharge system, especially in the area of the tee
connectors, curves and any horizontal stretches of pipe.
For information on cleaning the flue pipe, contact a professional
chimney sweep.
Check the seal of the ceramic fibre gaskets on the door of the stove. If
necessary, order new gaskets from the retailer for replacement or
contact an authorized service centre to carry out this work.
Removing the air filter for cleaning
C
B
A
E
D
F
