Quadra-Fire CB1200M-MBK Owner's Manual - page 15
November 30, 2017
7014-259B
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CB1200 FREESTANDING
Figure 15.1
Heat Exchanger Cleaning Rods
6. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers & Drop Tube
• Frequency:Monthlyorevery1tonoffuel
• By:Homeowner
Theamountofashbuildupinthefirepotwillbeagoodguide
to determine how often you should clean the heat exchang-
ers.
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.
Itwillpullflyashouttheexhaustinsteadofintotheroom.
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,
approximately20inches(508mm).SlidetherodsOUT
andINacoupleoftimes.
7. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger
• Frequency:Monthlyorafterburning1tonoffuel
• By:Homeowner
a.
Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off
b. A more thorough cleaning is needed to remove the
excess ash that is left behind from the use of the
cleaning rods for the heat exchanger tubes.
c. Theashwillberestingonthebackofthebaffle.This
willrequireremovingthecastbaffle.Pleasereferto
page 24 for a detailed explanation of removing the
baffle.
8. Cleaning the Exhaust Path
• Frequency: Every 25 bags or monthly or more fre-
quently depending on ash build-up.
• By:Homeowner
a.
Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off
b.Removeaccessdoorontherightoftheappliance(4
screws).
c. Useasmallvacuumhoseattachmenttocleanarea.
d. Re-install and close trap door.
9. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency:Monthlyorafterburning50bagsoffuel
or when changing fuel type
• By:Homeowner
After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel or changing fuels
you will need to clean the hopper to prevent sawdust build-up.
A combination of sawdust and pellets on the auger reduces
theamountoffuelsupplytothefirepot.Thiscanresultin
nuisance shutdowns and mis-starts.
a.
Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
c. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies recommends to use a
heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically designed
for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
10. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal
in Exhaust Venting System.
• Frequency:Yearlyormorefrequentlydependingon
ash build-up.
• By:QualifiedServiceTechnician/Homeowner
Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged
and the exhaust blower is off.
Theproductsofcombustionwillcontainsmallparticlesoffly
ash.Theflyashwillcollectintheexhaustventingsystem
andrestricttheflowofthefluegases.
At start-up if there is incomplete combustion, or if there is a
shutdown or incorrect operation of the appliance it will lead
to some soot formation. This will collect in the exhaust vent-
ing system.
The venting system may need to be cleaned at least once a
year or more often depending upon the quality of your fuel or
if there is a lot of horizontal pipe sections. Ash will build up
more quickly in the horizontal sections.
Figure 15.2
Vacuum inside
Exhaust Venting