Quadra-Fire 7051-158B owner manual Cleaning Heat Exchanger, Drop Tube & Exhaust

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EDGE 60 Pellet Fireplace

4.Cleaning Heat Exchanger, Drop Tube & Exhaust

•Frequency: Monthly or every 1 ton of fuel (aprx. 50 bags).

•By: Homeowner

NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifi cally designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.

WARNING! Hopper Fire Risk!

For trouble free use of your pellet appliance you must per- form cleaning as called for in these instructions. Not doing so will result in:

•Poor operating performance

•Smoke spillage into the home

•Overheating of components

Not properly cleaning your appliance on a regular basis will void your warranty.

Tools Needed: A Shop Vac and generic micro cleaning kit; fl at head and Phillips screwdriver; 11/32 Nut-driver or wrench.

Figure 17.2

3.Assemble the crevice tool from the micro cleaning kit to attach to a Shop Vac. Figure 17.3.

Shop Vac* Example

Micro Cleaning Kit*

 

Example

*Can be purchased at your local hardware store.

1.It is necessary to remove the baffl e to gain access to the heat exchanger. Follow instructions for baffl e removal on page 50.

2.Vacuum the ash from the heat exchanger with an upholstery brush to remove the majority of the ash. Be sure to vacuum the back of the baffl e also. Inspect the drop tube and remove any residue build-up in the drop tube. Figure 17.1.

Figure 17.3

4.Use the crevice tool to fi nish cleaning the heat exchanger

fins. It is critical that the 2 exhaust exits at the back of the

firebox fl oor (left and right) be thoroughly cleaned. Figure 17.4. There are several ways this can done.

a.Use the crevice tool.

b.Attach a hose 1/2 inch (12.7mm) in diameter and approximately 2 feet (607mm) in length to your vacuum hose.

c.Use a bottle brush and push the ash down to the bottom. Remove the combustion (exhaust) blower and then vacuum out the ash. Figures 18.1 and 18.2 on page 18.

2 exhaust exits (left and right side) must be thoroughly cleaned. Each exit is approximately 4 inches wide, 1 inch across and 3 inches deep.

Figure 17.1 - Example of a dirty heat exchanger

 

 

 

 

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Contents Hot glass will cause burns Natural Curved Tuscan StudioSerial Number Label Edge 60 Pellet FireplaceTable of Contents Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Listing and Code Approvals Operating Instructions User’s GuideFuel Material and Fuel Storage Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Fire SafetyCombustible/Non-Combustible Materials Auto-Clean Firepot System Power SwitchGeneral Operating Information Before Your First FireIgnition Cycles Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Filling the Hopper with FuelStarting Your First Fire Automatic Mode Auto-Clean CycleManual Mode Soft Start Cycle SS-Low / SS-MedBattery Back-up System Optional Clear Space Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Battery Back-up System Cont’dCleaning or Inspection Quick Reference Maintenance ChartMaintaining & Servicing Your Appliance Before Servicing Your ApplianceEdge 60 Pellet Fireplace High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance Accessing Components for MaintenanceDisposal of Ashes Frequency As needed Auto-Clean System Inspection & CleaningCleaning Ash Pan Shop Vac* Example Micro Cleaning Kit Cleaning Heat Exchanger, Drop Tube & ExhaustClinker Cleaning Convection Blower Do Not Use Lubrication Cleaning the HopperCleaning the Glass Cleaning Exhaust Blower Do Not Use LubricationChimney Inspection and Cleaning Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting for HomeownerPossible Cause Corrective Action Floor Support Getting StartedAppliance Location Tools And Supplies Needed Checklist to Help Determine LocationInspect Appliance and Components DescriptionRecommended Sequence Material is installed. See Item GCrush Hazard Outside Air Kit is Required for All installations Framing Dimensions & ClearancesRecommended Locations Hearth ExtensionFrame the Fireplace Sealing at the Penetration of Building Envelope27.1 Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Construct the ChaseFlush with the Mounting Frame Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Finishing MaterialBehind the Mounting Frame Protrudes Beyond the Mounting FrameOpening Clearances for the Curved Tuscan and Natural Fronts Opening Clearances for the Studio Front Rise to run ratio Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Mantel Fuel Loading ClearancesCombustible Materials Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Non-Combustible MaterialsSub-Floor Material & Securing Fireplace Crush Hazard Installation of FireplacePosition the Fireplace Shock Hazard Power Supply Cord Wall Control WireBack Side of Wall Control with Cover Off Vertical InstallationVertical Installation Cont’d Horizontal Installation Venting Termination Minimum Requirements Vent InformationDo not Terminate Vent Termination must exhaust above air inlet elevationEdge 60 Pellet Fireplace Avoiding Smoke and Odors Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Negative Pressure Draft Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Chimney and Exhaust ConnectionEquivalent Feet of Pipe Altitude in Thousands of Feet Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Pipe Selection ChartOutside Air Inlet Locations Left Rear Corner Right Rear Corner Rear of FireplaceInstall Outside Air Kit Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Outside Air Kit InstallationThrough the Wall & Vertical Exterior Vertical Interior Typical InstallationEdge 60 Pellet Fireplace Through the Wall Choose which one is best for your installationStraight Out DegreeMobile Home Installation Appliance Set-Up Optional Log Set Placement InstructionsRebox. Figures 47.1 Rebox. Figures 47.3Front Installation Glass Replacement Replacement PartsConvection Blower Replacement Baffl e Removal & Replacement Error Message Troubleshooting For InstallersReference Materials Fireplace DimensionsTop View Rear ViewEdge 60 Pellet Fireplace Component Functions Power Switch Power SupplyVacuum Switch Overheat Sensor Snap DiscView of Left Rear Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Component LocationsDate of Service Performed By Description of Service Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Service And Maintenance LogHearth & Home Technologies Contact Information

7051-158B specifications

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