Hello
This is my 1st yearly cleaning for Avalon Astoria or similar Blowers. The instructions do not say much about cleaning the very dusty Convection Blower. Thanks to Imacman for telling me about how he removed his. Like his stove, the convection blower is shock mounted and the right side door can be opened to remove the two closest bolts. The back front can be loosened and then the back must com off to loosen the back bolt. Then the blower can slide out if needed and the wires be disconnected. Then a soft brush like an old tooth brush can be used to clean the slats in the squirrel cage. Care must be taken not to dislodge the clips (Balancing Weights) on the fan slats.
After opening the back door, I can see the slats that need cleaning and of course the whole inside should also be vacuumed of dust. Now my question is?
Can this Convection fan be cleaned in place easily. I have been searching the web and found a mini data vac on the staples web site that just may do the trick! The store clerk said it can only be purchased through their web site, otherwise I would have it by now!
I have seen other battery operated mini vacs but this AC mini vac is 4 times more powerful! I am sure that is need for pellet stoves!!
Good
http://www.staples.com/Metro-Data-Vac-PC-Personal-Cleaner/product_784512?cmArea=SEARCH
Better
http://www.staples.com/Metro-Data-V...-Cleaning-System/product_784520?cmArea=SEARCH
Best
http://www.staples.com/Metro-Data-Vac-Pro-Computer-Cleaning-System/product_463985?cmArea=SEARCH
The best one is probably what the pellet stove serviceman uses but I thing the good one will work for me just fine.
So has anyone used something like this??
See pic below of dirty dusty Convection Blower and I wish the stoves had a nice air filter! ( I know must be fireproof! )
This is my 1st yearly cleaning for Avalon Astoria or similar Blowers. The instructions do not say much about cleaning the very dusty Convection Blower. Thanks to Imacman for telling me about how he removed his. Like his stove, the convection blower is shock mounted and the right side door can be opened to remove the two closest bolts. The back front can be loosened and then the back must com off to loosen the back bolt. Then the blower can slide out if needed and the wires be disconnected. Then a soft brush like an old tooth brush can be used to clean the slats in the squirrel cage. Care must be taken not to dislodge the clips (Balancing Weights) on the fan slats.
After opening the back door, I can see the slats that need cleaning and of course the whole inside should also be vacuumed of dust. Now my question is?
Can this Convection fan be cleaned in place easily. I have been searching the web and found a mini data vac on the staples web site that just may do the trick! The store clerk said it can only be purchased through their web site, otherwise I would have it by now!
I have seen other battery operated mini vacs but this AC mini vac is 4 times more powerful! I am sure that is need for pellet stoves!!
Good
http://www.staples.com/Metro-Data-Vac-PC-Personal-Cleaner/product_784512?cmArea=SEARCH
Better
http://www.staples.com/Metro-Data-V...-Cleaning-System/product_784520?cmArea=SEARCH
Best
http://www.staples.com/Metro-Data-Vac-Pro-Computer-Cleaning-System/product_463985?cmArea=SEARCH
The best one is probably what the pellet stove serviceman uses but I thing the good one will work for me just fine.
So has anyone used something like this??
See pic below of dirty dusty Convection Blower and I wish the stoves had a nice air filter! ( I know must be fireproof! )