Quadra-Fire QV36-A, QV32-A manual Fireplace Maintenance

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Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace

Fireplace Maintenance

Although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main- tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualified service technician perform an appli- ance check-up at the beginning of each heating season. See the table below for specific guidelines regarding each fireplace maintenance task.

IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE GAS BEFORE SERVICING YOUR FIREPLACE.

Replacing old ember material

Frequency: Once annually, during the checkup.

By: Qualified service technician.

Task: Brush away loose ember material near the burner. Replace old ember material with pieces of Mystic Ember following the directions in Placing Ember Material. New ember material should be placed on top of the burner. Save the remaining ember material and repeat this procedure at your next servicing. For more information, see Placing Ember Material.

Cleaning Burner and Controls Frequency: Once annually. By: Qualified service technician.

Task: Brush or vacuum the control compartment, fireplace logs and burner areas surrounding the logs.

Checking Flame Patterns, Flame Height

Frequency: Periodically.

By: Qualified service technician/Home owner.

Task: Make a visual check of your fireplace’s flame patterns. Make sure the flames are steady - not lifting or floating. See Figure 47. The thermopile/thermocouple tips should be covered with flame. See Figure 34.

Checking Vent System

Frequency: Before initial use and at least annually thereafter, more frequently if possible.

By: Qualified service technician/Home owner.

Task: Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to ensure that no debris is interfering with the flow of air. Inspect entire vent system for proper function.

Cleaning Glass Door

Frequency: After the first 3 to 4 hours of use. As necessary after initial cleaning.

By: Home owner.

Task: Remove and clean glass after the first 3 to 4 hours of use. After the initial cleaning, clean as necessary, particularly after adding new ember (flame colorant) material. Film deposits on the inside of the glass door should be cleaned off using a household glass cleaner. NOTE: DO NOT handle or attempt to clean the door when it is hot and DO NOT use abrasive cleaners.

MAKE SURE THE FLAMES

ARE STEADY—NOT

LIFTING OR FLOATING.

Figure 47. Burner Flame Patterns

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Contents What to do if you smell gas Installers GuideSafety and Warning Information Table of Contents Service Parts Standing Pilot Ignition / D’ALLUMAGE PAR Veilleuse Accessories / AccessoiresLog Set Assembly DF-36TS-BK Certification Installation CodesHigh Altitude Installations Appliance CertificationPre-install Preparation Introducing the Village Collection Gas FireplacesANY Such Action MAY Possibly Cause a Fire Hazard Diagram of the QV36-A Diagram of the QV-32-A Constructing the Fireplace Chase Locating the FireplaceClearance Requirements Framing the Fireplace Framing DimensionsDV-FLEX-10 47 3/4 Installing the Vent System Identifying Vent ComponentsVent System Approvals Straight UP Vertical Venting Use SL D-Series components onlyUse D-Series components only Use SL D-Series components only Venting with Two 90 Elbows Natural GAS MAX. = 16 FT 4.8m V + V1 + H MAX. = 40 FT 12.2m Venting with Three 90 elbows Venting with Three 3 90 o Elbows + H 1 MAX. = 16 FT 4.8m + V 1 + H + H Venting with Four 90 elbows SET of Collars YOU are Using could Cause a Fire Continue Adding Vent Components Adding Venting Components Install Support BracketsCeiling Firestop Ceiling Side Minimum Trapezoid CAP Termination Vent TerminationPositioned SO That the Arrow is Pointing UP 191mmVent Termination Minimum Clearances Minimum Height from Roof to Lowest Discharge Opening Positioning, Leveling, and Securing the Fireplace Gas Control SystemStanding Pilot Ignition System Pressure Gas Supply LineGas Pressure Requirements To Check for GAS LeaksWall Switch Wiring the FireplaceFor Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Appliance Requirements Optional AccessoriesFinishing Refractory Kit Placement BRICK-291, BRICK-293Glass Specifications Installing Trim, Logs Ember MaterialBefore Lighting the Fireplace Double-check for faulty componentsWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS After the InstallationLighting the Appliance Standing Pilot IgnitionImportant Turn OFF the GAS Before Servicing Your Fireplace Fireplace MaintenanceTroubleshooting Be Placed in this Opening Lifetime Warranty
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