Quadra-Fire CASTILE-PMH D.Blower Replacement, Castile Pellet Stove, Convection Blower Replacement

Models: CASTILE-CCR CASTILE-PMH CASTILE-CLG CASTILE-MBK

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D.Blower Replacement

Castile Pellet Stove

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D.Blower Replacement

1.Convection Blower Replacement

a. Turn down thermostat, let appliance completely cool and then unplug appliance before servicing.

b.The convection blower is located at the bottom rear of the appliance and is housed inside a screen box. Remove the 2 screws facing forward in the center of the blower chamber at the very back of the appliance.

c.If an outside air kit is installed on the appliance, these screws attach the intake air channel piece of the outside air kit to the appliance. Remove the 2 screws and pull backwards on the channel and it will slide down and away from the appliance. The air channel, collar and outside air hose will be removed as one piece.

d.Remove the 4 screws that attach the blower housing to the appliance, 2 on each side. Loosen all 4 screws, but do not remove them. Lift the blower housing up slightly and slide towards you. Figure 31.1.

e.Remove the left side panel by loosening 2 screws (do not remove) and pull side panel away. Unplug the 2 black blower wires by disconnecting the spade connectors.

f.To remove blower from the housing, remove 2 screws in the front of the housing and very carefully bend the 2 housing sides out and bend the back of the housing away from the blower. This allows for room to access the back 2 screws and nuts (4 total) that is securing the blower to the housing.

g.Remove blower and replace with new blower.

e. Re-install in reverse order.

Remove left side panel and discon- nect blower wires

Convection Blower

Loosen (do not remove) 2 & Housing screws on each side and lift

off blower housing

Figure 31.1

2.Exhaust Blower Replacement

NOTE: The convection blower must be removed before the exhaust blower can be removed.

a.Turn down thermostat, let appliance completely cool and then unplug appliance before servicing.

bRemove both side curtains by loosening 2 screws (do not remove) and pull side panels away.

c.Remove 7 screws from the back screen and pivot the top of the screen toward you leaving the bottom attached to stove. Figure 31.2.

d.Remove 2 screws to remove the thermostat block and disconnect the 2 yellow wires.

e.Remove the 2 screws from the power inlet and rotate it through the hole and out of the screen, leaving the wires attached.

f.Disconnect the vacuum hose and both wires (orange and red) from the vacuum switch attached to the rear screen.

g.Remove both wires from exhaust blower (blue and double white).

h.Remove 6 screws using a flathead screwdriver or a 1/4" nutdriver. Retain screws for use on replacement blower.

Figure 31.3.

i.Remove exhaust blower and gasket.

j.Install new gasket and blower. Discard blower housing if not needed.

k.Re-install in reverse order.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove 7 screws and bend top back

 

 

 

 

 

 

leaving it attached at the bottom.

 

 

 

Remove 6 screws

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 31.2

 

 

Figure 31.3

 

Exhaust

Blower

Figure 31.4

October 11,, 2005

250-6422D

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Quadra-Fire CASTILE-PMH, CASTILE-MBK, CASTILE-CLG D.Blower Replacement, Castile Pellet Stove, Convection Blower Replacement

FAQ

What precautions should be taken before replacing the convection blower?

Before servicing the convection blower, ensure the thermostat is turned down, let the appliance cool, and unplug it for safety.

What tools are needed for replacing the exhaust blower?

You will need a flathead screwdriver or a 1/4" nutdriver to remove the 6 screws securing the exhaust blower.

Can I replace the exhaust blower without removing the convection blower?

No, the convection blower must be removed before the exhaust blower can be replaced.