Owner`s manual

ASH PAN (2-3 days)

Monitor the ash level every week� Remember that different pellet fuels will have different ash contents�

Ash content is a good indication of fuel efficiency and quality� Refer to “Warnings and Recommendations”

for disposal of ashes� DO NOT PLACE UNBURNED OR RAW PELLET FUEL IN ASH PAN.

Dump the ashes into a metal container stored away from combustibles� Monitor the ash level every week�

Remember that different pellet fuels will have different ash contents� Ash content is a good indication of

fuel efficiency and quality� Refer to “Warnings and Recommendations” for disposal of ashes�

Vacuum the ash pan and inside the pedestal� CAUTION: BECAUSE THE FLY ASH IS VERY FINE, THE USE

OF A FINE FILTER VACUUM BAG WILL BE REQUIRED TO PREVENT ASH FROM BEING BLOWN BACK

INTO THE ROOM� Please pay special attention that there are no hot ashes in the firebox or there could

be a possibility of a fire hazard inside the vacuum cleaner� Place all hot ashes into a non-combustible

container�

FREESTANDING ASH PAN:

The VF100 pellet stove freestanding’s ash pan is located under the burner, in the pedestal, and

has a latching mechanism to secure it� To remove the ash pan, unlock the latch on the ash pan

and then pull the pan out�

INSERT ASH PAN:

The VF100 pellet stove insert’s ash pan is located behind the lower grill�

Routine Cleaning and Maintenance

Figure 11: VF100 Heat exchanger

rod.

HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES (2-3 days)

The handle for the heat exchanger cleaning rod is pointed out in Figure

9� This handle is to be pulled back and forth a few times (ONLY WHEN

THE UNIT IS COLD) in order to clean away any fly ash that may have

collected on the heat exchanger tubes� As different types of pellets

produce different amounts of ash, cleaning of the tubes should be done

on a regular basis to enable the unit to run efficiently�

FRESH AIR INTAKE (season)

Inspect periodically to be sure that it is not clogged with any foreign

materials�

EXHAUST PASSAGES (season)

For biweekly clean out, ash may be removed from behind the steel

plates by rotating the circular covers located behind the right and left side panels� Loosen the screw on

the disks and open, this will allow vacuuming behind the firebox liner’s plates�

Removal of the firebox backing for biannual cleaning:

• Remove the top baffle�

• Lubricate and then remove the seven (7) screws that hold the brick liner in place� Tilt the top of the

brick panel towards the firebox opening and remove from the firebox

• Remove the top rod by first removing the screw that holds it in place, then slide the rod sideways

• Pull the side panels into the center of the firebox, then out

• Pull the center panel out�

• Clean and vacuum all passages thoroughly�

Heat exchange

tube cleaner rod