Hearth and Home Technologies 2700-I Maintenance, Creosote Chimney Cleaning, When cleaning glass

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2700-I WOOD INSERT (ACT)

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING PLATED SURFACES

IMPORTANT: You must clean all the fingerprints and oils from the plated surfaces before firing the insert for the first time. Use warm soapy water and a soft rag, glass cleaner and a paper towel, or vinegar and a paper towel to remove the oils. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners! If not cleaned properly prior to lighting the first fire, the oils can cause per- manent stains. The plating will be cured upon firing of the insert and oils will no longer affect the finish. Subsequently, little maintenance is then required. Wipe clean as needed with a soft towel.

GLASS CLEANING

Quadra-Fire inserts are equipped with super heat resistant ceramic glass which can only be broken by impact or misuse. Clean glass with any non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. Inspect glass regularly. If you find a crack or break, immediately put the fire out and return the door to your authorized dealer for replacement of glass before further use. Do not substitute materials for glass replacement.

	CAUTION
	Handle glass assembly with care.
Glass	When cleaning glass:
Assembly	• Avoid striking, scratching or
	slamming glass.

•Do NOT clean glass when hot.

•Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.

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

•Use commercial oven cleaner on heavier deposits.

•Remove all residue of oven cleaner or will permanently stain glass on next firing.

•Refer to maintenance instructions.

GLASS REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Replace with 5mm ceramic glass only

1.Remove door from insert and lay on a padded flat surface.

2.Remove glass retainer screws using a Phillips screw driver.

3.Lift glass out of the door frame and/or side frames.

4.Lay new glass with fiberglass tape around it into door frame and/or side frames.

5.Place glass retainers over the fiberglass tape on the edges of the glass and re-install screws. Be sure glass is centered in the opening (i.e. same space top and bottom, left and right).

6.Tighten screws enough to hold frame and glass in place.

7.Check again for centering of glass in door and/or side frames and give all screws a final tightening.

CREOSOTE (CHIMNEY) CLEANING

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 20). 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.

If your type of installation is direct connect within a masonry chimney, the insert will need to be pulled out from the fire- place and disconnected from the flue prior to cleaning the chimney. The creosote can either be caught in a large gar- bage bag secured to the pipe or swept and vacuumed out of the fireplace. Reconnect the pipe and re-install the insert following installation instructions in this manual.

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 colorants in your appliance.

Will corrode pipe.

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