Quadra-Fire CUMPGAP-PMH warranty F. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide, Cumberland Gap Wood Stove

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Cumberland Gap Wood Stove

F. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide

CAUTION! Allow the appliance to completely cool down before performing any cleaning or maintenance.

Start the first inspection after the first 2 months of use, or if performance changes, and adjust your schedule accordingly. Maintenance is required for safe operation and must be performed to maintain your warranty.

Baffle & Blanket	Frequency	Task
	MONTHLY	Baffle and blanket placement is critical to heat
Blanket	or	output, efficiency and overall life of the unit.
	After Every	Make sure the baffle is pushed all of the way to
		the back of the firebox and the blanket is laying
	Cord of Wood
Baffle		flat. Inspect baffle for cracks.
Optional Blower	YEARLY	Vacuum the blower impellers.
	or
	After Every
	4 Cords of
	Wood

Chimney System	EVERY 2	The chimney and chimney cap must be inspect-
		ed for soot and creosote every two months
	MONTHS
		during the burn season or more frequency if
	or
		chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft (4.3m-
	After Every
		4.8m) measured from bottom of appliance.
	4 Cords of
	Wood	This will prevent pipe blockage, poor draft, and
		chimney fires.
		Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap
		blockage and creosote build-up.
Firebrick & Ash Removal	WEEKLY	Ashes must be cool before you can dispose of
		the ashes in a non-combustible container.
	or	Firebrick is designed to protect your firebox.
	After Every
		After ashes are removed, inspect the firebrick
	25 Loads of
		and replace firebricks that are crumbling,
	Wood
		cracked or broken.
Door & Glass Assemblies	WEEKLY	Keep door and glass gasket in good shape to
		maintain good burn times on a low burn setting.
	or	To test: place a dollar bill between the stove and
	After Every	door and then shut the door. If you can pull the
	25 Loads of	dollar out, remove one washer from door handle
	Wood	behind latch cam and try again. If you can still
		pull it out, replace the door gasket.
		Check the glass frame for loose screws to pre-
		vent air leakage. Check glass for cracks.
Door Handle	WEEKLY	Check the door latch for proper adjustment.
Latch Cam	or	This is very important especially after the door
	After Every 25	rope has formed to the stove face.
Spacing Washers	Loads of Wood	Check door handle for smooth cam operation.

Note: These are generic drawings and may not represent your specific model.

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