Quadra-Fire 41I-ACC Owner's manual - page 18
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7045-909
October 22, 2013
41I-ACC
Whenproperlymaintained,yourfireplacewillgiveyoumanyyears
of trouble-free service.
Contact your dealer to answer questions
regarding proper operation, troubleshooting and service for your
appliance. Visit
www.quadrafire.com
tofindadealer.Werecom-
mendannualservicebyaqualifiedservicetechnician.
A. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 inch (44mm) of
firebox lip. Leave 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6-13mm) of ash in the
bottom of the firebox.
• By:Homeowner
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashescouldcontainhotembers.
• Placeashesinametalcontainerwithatight-fittinglid.
• Theclosedcontainershouldbeplacedonanoncombustible
floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials,pendingfinaldisposal.
• Iftheashesaredisposedofbyburialinsoilorotherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed
container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled
B. Chimney and Chimney Connector Inspec-
tion/Cleaning
• Frequency:Every 2 months during heating season or
as recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more
frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 feet (4.3
to 4.8m) measured from bottom of appliance.
• By: Certifiedchimneysweep
• Removeallashfromthefireboxandextinguishallhot
embers before disposal.
• Allow the appliance to cool completely.
•
If your type of installation involves a full reline of the
chimney,itwillbenecessarytoeitherremovethebaffle
fromtheinsert,orremovetheinsertfromthefireplaceand
disconnect the vent prior to cleaning the chimney. Refer to
page 24 inthismanualforinstructionsonBaffleRemoval.
•
If your type of installation is direct connect within a masonry
chimney, the insert will need to be pulled out from the
fireplaceanddisconnectedfromthefluepriortocleaning
the chimney.
• The creosote or soot should be removed with a brush
specificallydesignedforthetypeofchimneyinuse.
• Cleanoutfallenashesfromthefirebox.
• It is also recommended that before each heating season
the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned
and repaired if necessary.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Donotusechimneycleanersorflamecolorantsinyour
appliance.Itwillcorrodeyourpipe.
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Maintenance and Service
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal
•
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote.
•
The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
chimneyflueofaslow-burningfire.
•
As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue
lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely
hotfire.
•
The chimney and chimney connector shall be inspected
every two months during the heating season to determine
when a creosote buildup has occurred.
•
When creosote has accumulated it shall be removed to
reducetheriskofachimneyfire.
C. Appliance Inspection - Routine
• Frequency: Every 2 months at the same time the chim-
ney and chimney connector are inspected.
• By:Homeowner
Check for:
• Cracksinglass
• Doorhandle-smoothcamoperation
• Baffleandceramicblanketcorrectplacement
•
Baffleforwarpage
• Firebrickforcracks,brokenorcrumbly
• Doorgasket.(Dollarbilltest).Placeadollarbillbetween
the stove and the door and then shut the door. If you can
pull the dollar bill out, replace the door gasket.
• Glassframeforloosescrews
D. Cleaning Plated Surfaces
• Frequency:As desired
• By:Homeowner
• Cleanallthefingerprintsandoilsfromplatedsurfaces
BEFORE firingtheapplianceforthefirsttime.
• Ifnotcleanedproperlybeforelightingyourfirstfire,the
oils can cause permanent markings on the plating.
• Aftertheplatingiscured,theoilswillnotaffectthefinish
and little maintenance is required.
•
Wipe clean as needed.
CAUTION! Do not use polishes with abrasives. It will
scratchplatedsurfaces.