Quadra-Fire CB1200I-B Disposal of Ashes Frequency As needed, Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers

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CB1200-I Pellet Insert

6.Disposal of Ashes

•Frequency: As needed

•By: Homeowner

•Task:

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled.

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

•Frequency: Weekly or as needed

•By: Homeowner

•Task:

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

•Task:

A more thorough cleaning is needed to remove the excess ash that is left behind from the use of the clean- ing rods for the heat exchanger tubes. The ash will be resting on the back of the baffle. This will require removing the baffle. Please refer to page 34 for instruc- tions on removing the baffles.

9.Cleaning Exhaust Path

•Frequency: Yearly or as needed

•By: Homeowner

•Task:

a.Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning glass.

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: As needed

•By: Homeowner

•Task:

a.Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning glass.

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 hot.

•Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.

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

•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.

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