Quadra-Fire How to Clean Quadra Fire Pellet Stove: Essential Cleaning and Maintenance Tips
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Contour Pellet Stove

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

NOTE: Unplug the stove before performing any cleaning or maintenance

1.FIREPOT

a.It takes very little time to clean the firepot. We recommend that you clean the firepot daily. However, if the fuel you are burning has a high dirt content, it will be necessary to clean the firepot more often. Dirty fuel will cause clinkers to form in the firepot. A clinker is formed when dirt or a nonburnable substance is heated to 2000°F (1093°C) and becomes glass-like.

b.To clean the firepot:

1.Wait for stove to be in complete shutdown (exhaust blower off).

2.Pull firepot cleaning rod out, then push back into the closed position. This can be done a couple times to help shake debris loose.

3.Periodically the pedestal ash drawer will need to be emptied. Lift the drawer handle slightly and pull outward. Empty into a non- combustible container and reinstall ash drawer.

NOTE: NEVER pull rod when stove is operating.

2.FIREBOX ASH REMOVAL

a.Clean as needed due to ash buildup.

b.Allow stove to cool completely.

c.Ensure there are no hot ashes in the firebox prior to cleaning.

d.Remove ash with an ash vacuum or small dust pan and place ash in a metal or non-combustible container.

NOTE: Embers remain hot for many days. Store container in a safe place away from combustibles.

3. HEAT EXCHANGER MAINTENANCE AND

CLEANING

a.This stove has two heat exchange chambers. Each chamber is equipped with its own cleaning rod. To access the cleaning rods, open the front door. Both pull rods are located next to the face of the stove. To clean, pull the rod straight out approximately 10” (254mm). Move the rod in and out a couple of times.

b. HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CLEAN THE

HEAT EXCHANGER?

The amount of ash buildup in the firepot will be a good guide to determine how often you should clean the heat exchangers. Typically, you should clean the heat exchangers at least once a week. This will keep your stove running at peak efficiency. Also, after burning approximately one ton of fuel, the ash will need to be removed from beneath the heat exchangers.

c.Remove Top Baffle. There is a latch to keep the Top Baffle from coming out when cleaning the Heat Exchangers. Push the latch up with your finger while sliding the Top Baffle toward you, it will then drop out. (Refer to Top Baffle Removal Instructions, page 25, Figure 1 and 2). Remove both cast firebrick panels. At the top of each panel is a tab. First lift, then pull outward. With baffle and panels removed from stove a thorough cleaning can now be performed. Pull the Heat Exchanger cleaning rods out and in to clean the uppermost portion of the Heat Exchanger Tubes. This area is only accessible when the baffle is removed from the stove. Reinstall panels and baffle and latch when finished cleaning.

4.VENTING SYSTEM

The venting system should be inspected and cleaned at least once a year, or more often depending upon the quality of your fuel. If you are experiencing nuisance shutdowns, check for a clogged exhaust system. If the exhaust is restricted, the vacuum safety switch will shut the feed motor off (the red light will remain on).

5. DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT

To adjust, open the latch and pivot the holding rod out. Now loosen the jam nut on the rod. With a Phillips head screwdriver, turn the rod clockwise to tighten. The latch handle should snap securely in place when adjusted properly. After adjusting the latch, be sure to tighten the jam nut on the rod to hold the adjustment.

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