Quadra-Fire QFP44 owner manual Maintenance Tasks-Quali ed Service Technician

Venting

Frequency: Seasonally

By: Homeowner

Tools needed: Protective gloves and safety glasses.

•Inspect venting and termination cap for blockage or obstruction such plants, bird nests, leaves, snow, debris, etc.

•Verify termination cap clearance to subsequent construction (building additions, decks, fences, or sheds). See Section 6.

•Inspect for corrosion or separation.

•Verify weather stripping, sealing and ashing remains intact.

•Inspect draft shield to verify it is not damaged or missing.

B. Maintenance Tasks-Quali ed Service Technician

The following tasks must be performed by a quali ed service technician.

Gasket Seal and Glass Assembly Inspection

Frequency: Annually

By: Quali ed Service Technician

Tools needed: Protective gloves, drop cloth and a stable work surface.

•Inspect gasket seal and its condition.

•Inspect xed glass assembly for scratches and nicks that can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.

•Con rm there is no damage to glass or glass frame. Replace as necessary.

• Verify that xed glass assembly is properly retained and attachment components are intact and not damaged. Replace as necessary.

Logs

Frequency: Annually

By: Quali ed Service Technician

Tools needed: Protective gloves.

•Inspect for damaged or missing logs. Replace as necessary. Refer to Section 14.F. for log placement instructions.

•Verify correct log placement and no ame impingement causing sooting. Correct as necessary.

Firebox

Frequency: Annually

By: Quali ed Service Technician

Tools needed: Protective gloves, sandpaper, steel wool, cloths, mineral spirits, primer and touch-up paint.

•Inspect for paint condition, warped surfaces, corrosion or perforation. Sand and repaint as necessary.

•Replace replace if rebox has been perforated.

Control Compartment and Firebox Top

Frequency: Annually

By: Quali ed Service Technician

Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, dust cloths

•Vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair. Use caution when cleaning these areas. Screw tips that have penetrated the sheet metal are sharp and should be avoided.

•Remove all foreign objects.

•Verify unobstructed air circulation.

Burner Ignition and Operation

Frequency: Annually

By: Quali ed Service Technician

Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, whisk broom, ashlight, voltmeter, indexed drill bit set, and a manometer.

•Verify burner is properly secured and aligned with pilot or igniter.

•Clean off burner top, inspect for plugged ports, corrosion or deterioration. Replace burner if necessary.

•Replace rockwool with new dime-size pieces. DO NOT block ports or obstruct lighting paths. Refer to Section 14.F. for proper rockwool placement.

•Verify batteries have been removed from battery back- up IPI systems to prevent premature battery failure or leaking.

•Check for smooth lighting and ignition carryover to all ports. Verify that there is no ignition delay.

•Inspect for lifting or other ame problems.

•Verify air shutter setting is correct. See Section 14.D. for required air shutter setting. Verify air shutter is clear of dust and debris.

• Inspect ori ce for soot, dirt and corrosion. Verify ori	ce
size is correct. See Service Parts List for proper ori	ce
sizing.

•Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as required.

•Inspect pilot ame pattern and strength. See Figure 3.1 for proper pilot ame pattern. Clean or replace ori ce spud as necessary.

•Inspect thermocouple/thermopile or IPI ame sensing rod for soot, corrosion and deterioration. Clean with emery cloth or replace as required.

•Verify thermocouple/thermopile or IPI millivolt output. Replace as necessary.

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