Harman Accentra insert air inlet holes

[holstein]

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.

 

[THE ROOSTER]

I use a very long nail to clean mine, but by your description your stove is newer than mine, so I have no idea what yours looks like but it should work.

 

[holstein]

Thanks for the reply. My stove has a build date of Jan 2010. Do the passages just go straight back?

 

[kinsmanstoves]

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

 

[holstein]

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."

 

[glenc0322]

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

 

[Lousyweather]

just stick the vacuum against the hole and suck it out......sticking stuff in those holes can mess up your gaskets.....