Quadra-Fire VOYAGEUR-PMH Voyageur Wood Insert Quick Reference Maintenance Guide, Monthly

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VOYAGEUR Wood Insert

G. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide

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

Start the fi rst inspection after the fi rst 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.

Baffl e & Blanket	Frequency	Task
	MONTHLY	Baffl e and blanket placement is critical to
BLANKET	or	heat output, effi ciency and overall life of the
		unit. Make sure the baffl e is pushed all of the
	After Every
		way to the back of the fi rebox and the blanket
	Cord of Wood
BAFFLE		is laying fl at. Inspect baffl e 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 in-
		spected for soot and creosote every two
	MONTHS
		months during the burn season or more fre-
	or
		quency if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft
	After Every
		(4.3m-4.8m) measured from bottom of appli-
	4 Cords of
		ance.
	Wood	This will prevent pipe blockage, poor draft,
		and chimney fi res.
		Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap
		blockage and creosote build-up.
Firebrick & Ash Removal		Ashes must be cool before you can dispose
	WEEKLY	of the ashes in a non-combustible container.
	or	Firebrick is designed to protect your fi rebox.
	After Every
		After ashes are removed, inspect the fi re-
	25 Loads of
		brick and replace fi rebricks that are crum-
	Wood
		bling, cracked or broken.
Door & Glass Assemblies		Keep door and glass gasket in good shape to
	WEEKLY	maintain good burn times on a low burn setting.
	or	To test: place a dollar bill between the stove
	After Every	and door and then shut the door. If you can
	25 Loads of	pull the dollar out, remove one washer from
	Wood	door handle 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
		prevent 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
		rope has formed to the stove face.
	After Every 25
Spacing Washers	Loads of Wood Check door handle for smooth cam operation.

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

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