Harman Accentra insert air inlet holes

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holstein

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Jun 27, 2010
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Goffstown, NH
What are suggested methods of cleaning the 2 air inlet holes just below the flame guide? Do the air passages go straight back or curve in a particular direction? These holes on my insert need attention and I'd like to hear some suggestions before I dive in.
 
What are suggested methods of cleaning the 2 air inlet holes just below the flame guide? Do the air passages go straight back or curve in a particular direction? These holes on my insert need attention and I'd like to hear some suggestions before I dive in.


"below the flame guide"? I have no idea what you are referring too. A picture might help me help you.

Eric
 
No pictures and currently too cold for a shutdown. However, they are mentioned in the last bullet on page 30 of the manual and there is a picture (Fig. 63) on the same page in the manual.

Here's the text from the manual:


"There are 2 primary air inlet holes on the rear flange of the burnpot. They should be checked for blockage and cleaned with a vacuum if necessary. Note: The bottom of the flame guide has 2 notches that match the holes."
 
I usually just vacuum them out never tried to stick anything in there. Only had a pellet blocking the hole and the shop vac took care of that
 
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