Quadra-Fire 7068-112 owner manual Castile & Santa Fe CE Pellet Stove, Cleaning the Glass, obscure

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Castile & Santa Fe CE Pellet Stove

11.Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal in Exhaust Venting System.

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

•By: Qualified Service Technician/Homeowner

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

The products of combustion will contain small particles of fly ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases.

At start-up if there is incomplete combustion, or if there is a shutdown or incorrect operation of the appliance it will lead to some soot formation. This will collect in the exhaust venting system.

The venting (chimney) system may need to be cleaned at least once a year or more often depending upon the qual- ity of your fuel or if there is a lot of horizontal pipe sections. Ash will build up more quickly in the horizontal sections.

12.Cleaning the Glass

•	Frequency: When clear view of the firepot becomes
	obscure
•	By: Homeowner

13.Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubrication

•Frequency: Yearly or as needed

•By: Qualified Service Technician

•Task: Contact your local dealer

14.Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No Lubrication

•Frequency: Yearly or every 25 bags or more fre quently depending on operating environ- ment

•By: Qualified Service Technician

•Task: Contact your local dealer.

15.Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter

a.The appliance must be in complete shutdown and the exhaust blower should be off. Allow the appliance to completely cool down.

b.Open the clean out cover. Figure 15.1.

c.Sweep out any ash build-up.

NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies recommends to use a heavy duty vacuum cleaner specifically designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.

a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning

glass.

b. Vacuum fly ash from glass and door rope.

c. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass

cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.

CAUTION

Handle glass assembly with care.

When cleaning glass:

Clean-Out Cover

Figure 15.1

Clean-Out Cover

• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass.

•Do NOT clean glass when hot.

•Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.

•Refer to maintenance instructions.

WARNING

Handle glass with care.

• Inspect the gasket to ensure it is undamaged.

• Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.

• Do NOT operate appliance with glass assembly removed.

•Do NOT operate with glass cracked, broken or scratched.

16.Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season

•Frequency: Yearly at the end of the heating season

•By: Homeowner

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

b.Remove all ash from the firebox and vacuum thoroughly.

c.Paint all exposed steel, including cast-iron.

•Use the Touch-Up paint supplied with the appliance; or;

•Purchase paint from your local dealer.

•Must use a high-temperature paint made specifi- cially for heating appliances.

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