Installing Exhaust Clean Out

This procedure should be done to all stoves anytime a service call is done to them.

Tools Needed:

1/8” – 27 NPT tap

21/64” drill bit
¼” wrench
¼” ratchet with 3/8” socket and 6” extension
Electric drill
1/8” – 27 brass pipe plug

Purpose:

The purpose of this procedure is to create a way to clean out the exhaust manifold.
This procedure should be done on all model 100 and 110 stoves that do not already have
a cleanout installed. The exhaust manifold should be cleaned out once a year minimum,
or as needed. Remove the convection plates from inside the stove, this allows the ash to
go into the firebox, and then close the door. Remove the pipe plug and use a blower
nozzle to blow compressed air (15 psi max.) into the exhaust manifold (an air tank will
work well). Be sure the door, exhaust venting, and exhaust fan cleanout are all secured!
Replace the plug and vacuum out the exhaust cleanout, venting (unless you have
horizontal venting) and firebox.

Procedure:

Drill a 21/64” hole near the center of the exhaust manifold end cap. You may
need to remove the convection fan blower hose on that side. Now use the ¼” ratchet,
with the tap in the end, to tap the hole you just drilled. A pipe tap has a taper to it, you
should run the tap in about ½ way. Now install the 1/8” pipe plug and tighten with the
¼” wrench.

Tools Needed Untouched exhaust manifold

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 Drill 21/64” hole in exhaust manifold Tap hole in exhaust manifold

Install 1/8” – 27 NPT brass plug

If you have any problems contact:

Justin Thompson
Technical Support Manager
877-500-2800 x1046
justint@bixbyenergy.com

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