I have a Enviro mini pellet stove . OK pull out the ash catch pan there are 2 clean outs one on the left side and one on the right side. just behind the ash pan there is a square opening with 4 bolt holes where a plate would cover. i guess my question is when running the pellet stove should that be plated off or open? i ran it all last year with it open seemed fine but it seemed to pull the flames down and around the fire pot.
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I bought a used Mini last summer and have been using it sporadically for a couple of weeks - all night for the first time last night; low this am was 14 f. When I bought it I did a thorough cleaning and overhaul. From that, I'm sure the plate on the back behind the ash pan is another clean-out and should be screwed closed when running.
How's your ash pan gasket and latch? Those areas are weaknesses on an otherwise excellent heater.
How's your ash pan gasket and latch? Those areas are weaknesses on an otherwise excellent heater.
johneh
Minister of Fire
Holes should be covered when burning only open for cleaning
Manual here
http://enviro.com/custom_content/docs/manuals/C-13850 Instruction Mini A Owners Manual.pdf
Manual here
http://enviro.com/custom_content/docs/manuals/C-13850 Instruction Mini A Owners Manual.pdf
I have the same model as you. I clean out those every 3 cleanings, ash can build up in there. I use a Cleva vaccuum with the pellet stove attachment kit to get in there easily with the hose to get it all out.
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