Quadra-Fire CB1200MI-MBK Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers & Drop Tube, Cleaning Exhaust Path

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WARNING

Heat exchanger cleaning rods may be warm to the touch. For safety purposes wear gloves.

Do not pull heat exchanger cleaning rods while appliance is operating.

Push cleaning rods IN when done, DO NOT leave cleaning rods OUT. Injury can occur.

7.Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers & Drop Tube

•Frequency: Weekly or every 1 ton of fuel

•By: Homeowner

The amount of ash buildup in the firepot will be a good guide to determine how often you should clean the heat exchangers.

a.Allow the appliance to completely cool down before pulling the cleaning rods. Turn the thermostat on and then immediately off to start the exhaust blower on its cycle time. It will pull fly ash out the exhaust instead of into the room.

b.To access the cleaning rods lift the hopper lid. Both black bent handle pull rods are located close to the face of the appliance to the left and right side.

c.To clean, pull the rods straight out until it stops, approximately 20 inches (508mm). Slide the rods OUT and IN a couple of times.

8.Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger

•Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel

•By: Homeowner

a.Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off

.b. A more thorough cleaning is needed to remove the excess ash that is left behind from the use of the cleaning rods for the heat exchanger tubes.

c.The ash will be resting on the back of the baffles. This will require removing the baffles. Please refer to page 37 for instructions on removing the baffles.

9.Cleaning Exhaust Path

•Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on ash build-up.

•By: Homeowner

a.Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off

b.Open the hinged access door on the left of the insert.

c.Reach in and unlatch the trap door that is connected to the rear of exhaust blower.

d.Use a small vacuum hose attachment to clean area.

e.Re-latch and close trap door.

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

10.Cleaning the Glass

•Frequency: When clear view of the firepot becomes obscure.

•By: Homeowner

a.Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.

b.Use a damp paper towel or any nonabrasive glass cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.

CAUTION

Handle glass assembly with care.

When cleaning glass:

•Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass.

•Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.

•Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.

•Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film.

•Refer to maintenance instructions.

11.Door Latch Inspection

•Frequency: Prior to heating season

•By: Homeowner

a.Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off

b.To adjust, open the latch and pivot the holding rod out. Loosen the jam nut on the rod.

c.With a Phillips head screw driver, turn the rod clockwise to tighten. The latch handle should snap securely in place when adjusted properly.

d.After adjusting the latch, be sure to tighten the jam nut on the rod to hold the adjustment.

February 3, 2010

7014-188B

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