Quadra-Fire MTV-E2-CSB Owner's Manual - page 19
March 14, 2014
7080-132B
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MT. VERNON E2
Figure 19.1
NOTE
• This unit is required to be cleaned frequently
because soot creosote and ash may accumulate.
10. Cleaning Convection Blower Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: See chart on page 15
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Remove blower per replacement section instructions.
c. Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the blower
wheel.
11. Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter (if installed)
• Frequency: As needed
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Openthecleanoutcover.
c. Sweep out any ash build-up.
12. Soot and Fly-ash: Formation & Need for Removal
in Exhaust Venting System.
•
Frequency: See chart on page 15
•
By: QualifiedServiceTechnicianand/orHomeowner
a.Theproductsofcombustionwillcontainsmallparticles
offly-ash.Thefly-ashwillcollectintheexhaustventing
systemandrestricttheflowofthefluegases.Incom-
plete combustion, such as occurs during startup, shut-
down, or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead
to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust
venting system.
Note:Ashwillbuildupmorequicklyinthehorizontal
venting sections.
13. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
• Frequency: See chart on page 15
• By: Homeowner
a. Theappliancemustbeincompleteshutdownand
allow the appliance to completely cool down.
b. Removeallashfromfireboxandvacuumthoroughly.
c. Tominimizecorrosion,paintallexposedsteel,including
cast-iron.UsetheTouch-Uppaintsuppliedwiththe
appliance or purchase paint from your local dealer. You
mustuseahigh-temperaturepaintmadespecificallyfor
heating appliances.
d. Cleaningtheflueattheendoftheburnseasonwill
preventcorrosivestobuild-upanddamagetheflue.
D. Soot or Creosote Fire Awareness
Thechimneyshouldbeinspectedperiodicallyduringthe
heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has
occurred.Ifasignificantlayerofcreosotehasaccumulated
(1/8 inch [3mm] or more) it should be removed to reduce
theriskofchimneyfire.
Check daily for creosote build-up until experience shows
how often you need to clean to be safe. Be aware that the
hotter the fire the less creosote is deposited, and weekly
cleaning may be necessary in the mild weather even though
monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest months.
Contactyourlocalmunicipalorprovincialfireauthorityfor
informationonhowtohandleachimneyfire.
Intheeventofasootorcreosotefire,closethefirebox
door, exit the building immediately and contact the proper
fireauthorities.
DO NOT under any circumstances re-enter the building.
9. Cleaning Exhaust System (Requires No
Lubrication)
• Frequency: See chart on page 15
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Remove blower per replacement section instructions.
c. Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the impeller.
d. Vacuum out exhaust path and housing. Figure 19.1
e. Replace fan (make sure elect connections are fully
assembled)