Quadra-Fire 7051-158B owner manual Troubleshooting for Homeowner, Frequently Asked Questions

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EDGE 60 Pellet Fireplace

4Troubleshooting for Homeowner

A.Frequently Asked Questions

 

ISSUES

 

SOLUTIONS

1.

Metallic noise

1.

Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats

 

 

 

up and cools down, similar to the sound produced by a furnace or

 

 

 

heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or longevity

 

 

 

of your appliance.

 

 

 

 

2.

Ash buildup on glass

2.

This is normal. Clean the glass.

 

 

 

 

3.

Glass has turned dirty

3.

Excessive build up of ash. The lower burn settings will produce

 

 

 

more ash, the higher burn settings produce less. The more it burns

 

 

 

on low the more frequent cleaning of the glass is required.

 

 

 

 

4.

Fire has tall fl ames with black tails and is lazy

4.

The fl ame height adjustment needs to be reduced or the fi repot

 

 

 

needs cleaning. Heat exchanger & combustion blower needs

 

 

 

cleaning.

 

 

 

 

5.

Excessive smokey start-up

5.

Either the fi repot is dirty or there is too much fuel at start-up and not

 

 

 

enough air.

 

 

 

 

6.

Large fl ame at start-up

6.

This is normal. Flame will settle down once the fi re is established.

 

 

 

Some smoke is normal.

 

 

 

 

7.

Mechanical Noise

7.

The fl oor of the fi repot in the auto-clean system may make some

 

 

 

noise as it scrapes the ash into the ash pan.

 

 

 

 

NOTICE: Odors and vapors are released during initial operation due to the curing of high tem- perature paint. Open windows for air circulation. Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.

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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 GuideEdge 60 Pellet Fireplace Fire Safety Combustible/Non-Combustible MaterialsFuel Material and Fuel Storage Auto-Clean Firepot System Power SwitchGeneral Operating Information Before Your First FireEdge 60 Pellet Fireplace Filling the Hopper with Fuel Starting Your First FireIgnition Cycles 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 MaintenanceAuto-Clean System Inspection & Cleaning Cleaning Ash PanDisposal of Ashes Frequency As needed 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 Getting Started Appliance LocationFloor Support Tools And Supplies Needed Checklist to Help Determine LocationInspect Appliance and Components DescriptionMaterial is installed. See Item G Crush HazardRecommended Sequence 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 MaterialsInstallation of Fireplace Position the FireplaceSub-Floor Material & Securing Fireplace Crush Hazard 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 Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace Chimney and Exhaust Connection Equivalent Feet of PipeExample of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation 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

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