Quadra-Fire 31M-ACC-MBK General Maintenance, Creosote Chimney Cleaning, Disposal of Ashes

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Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance

 

 

 

 

 

A.General Maintenance

1.Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning

•Frequency: Annually before lighting stove or once every 2 months during heating season.

•By: Homeowner / Chimney Sweep

•Task: See the following instructions.

Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot embers before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool completely. Disconnect flue pipe or remove baffle and ceramic blanket from appliance before cleaning chimney. Otherwise residue can pile up on top of the baffle and ceramic blanket and the appliance will not work properly. (See Baffle Removal on page 34). Close the door tightly. The creosote or soot should be removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use. Clean out fallen ashes from the firebox. A chimney sweep can perform this service.

It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and repaired if necessary.

Inspection: Inspect the system at the appliance connection and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from the top as well as from the bottom.

Formation and Need For Removal: When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a newly-started or a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote creates an extremely hot fire which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house. The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected once every 2 months during the heating season to determine if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred. If creosote or soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Prevent creosote buildup.

•Inspect chimney connector and chimney once every two months during heating season.

•Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney fire.

•Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

•Do not use chimney cleaners or flame colo- rants in your appliance.

Will corrode pipe.

3.ARS Operating and Cleaning

•Frequency: As necessary

•By: Homeowner

•Task: See the following instructions.

CAUTION

Injury Risk.

•Gloves recommended

•May have sharp edges

1.The stove and ashes must be completely cooled down before using the Ash Removal System. Reach down and locate the ash removal door handle under the left side of the stove in the center. Squeeze the handle and push all the way back. A magnet will hold the handle in place which in turn holds the ash door open.

2.Clean ash down through the ash removal system grate into the drawer below. If there are large pieces in the ashes, you can remove the grate before brushing the ash into the drawer. Be sure to replace the grate before operating the stove. Remember to leave 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6-13mm) of ash on the firebox floor to act as a natural grate, allowing air to flow freely underneath wood.

3.Close the door handle, you will hear a “click” when it closes. The ash drawer will not pull out if the door handle is left in the open position. Wear gloves to remove the drawer. Dispose of the ashes following the directions below.

3.Disposal of Ashes

•Frequency: As necessary

•By: Homeowner

•Task: See the following instructions.

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Disposal of Ashes

•Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fitting lid.

•Do not place metal container on combustible surface.

•Ashes should be retained in closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

March 2, 2007

7033-277C

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