Quadra-Fire 5100I-GD-B Owner's Manual - page 28
5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT
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September1,2008
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Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance
A. General Maintenance
Inspection:Inspectthesystemattheapplianceconnection
and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build
creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the
chimneyfromthetopaswellasfromthebottom.
Formation and Need For Removal:Whenwoodisburned
slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The
creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue
of a newly-started or a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote
residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this
creosote creates an extremely hot fire which may damage the
chimneyorevendestroythehouse.Thechimneyconnector
andchimneyshouldbeinspectedonceevery2monthsduring
theheatingseasontodetermineifacreosoteorsootbuildup
hasoccurred.Ifcreosoteorsoothasaccumulated,itshould
be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
• Frequency: Annually or once every 2 months during
heatingseason.
• By:Homeowner/ChimneySweep
• Task: Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish
allhotembersbeforedisposal.Allowtheapplianceto
coolcompletely.Ifthechimneyhasafullreline,remove
the baffle, ceramic blanket and manifold tubes from the
insert before cleaning chimney. Otherwise residue
can pile up on top of the baffle and the appliance will
not work properly. (See Baffle Removal on
page 32).
Close the door tightly. The creosote or soot should
be removed with a brush specifically designed for the
typeofchimneyinuse.Cleanoutfallenashesfromthe
firebox.
If the insert is a direct connect within a masonry
chimney, remove the insert from the fireplace. The
creosoteorsootcanbecaughtinalargegarbagebag
securedtothepipe.Cleananyremainingdebrisfrom
fireplace smoke shelf.
It is also recommended that before each heating
seasontheentiresystembeprofessionallyinspected,
cleaned and repaired if necessary. Close the door
tightly.Thecreosoteorsootshouldberemovedwitha
brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in
use. Clean out fallen ashes from the firebox.
3. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency: Asnecessary
• By:Homeowner
• Task: Ashesshouldbeplacedinametalcontainerwith
a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials, pending final
disposal.Iftheashesaredisposedofbyburialinsoil
orotherwiselocallydispersed,theyshouldberetained
intheclosedcontaineruntilallcindershavethoroughly
cooled.
4. Glass Cleaning
• Frequency: Asnecessary
• By:Homeowner
• Task: Clean glass with a nonabrasive glass cleaner.
Abrasive cleaners may scratch and cause glass to
crack. Ifthedepositsontheglassarenotveryheavy,
normal glass cleaners work well. Heavier deposits may
beremovedbyusingadampclothdippedinwoodashes
orbyusingacommerciallyavailableovencleaner.After
using an oven cleaner, it is advisable to remove any
residuewithaglasscleanerorsoapandwater.Oven
cleaner left on during the next firing can permanently
stain the glass and damage the finish on plated metal
surfaces.
Risk of Fire
DisposalofAshes
WARNING
• Ashes should be placed in metal container
with tight fitting lid.
• Donotplacemetalcontaineroncombustible
surface.
• Ashesshouldberetainedinclosedcontainer
untilallcindershavethoroughlycooled.
Fire Risk.
• Do not use chimney cleaners or flame
colorantsinyourappliance
• Willcorrodepipe.
WARNING
Fire Hazard.
Prevent creosote buildup.
WARNING
• Inspectchimneyconnectorandchimney
onceeverytwomonthsduringheating
season.
• Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney
fire.
• IgnitedcreosoteisextremelyHOT.