Quadra-Fire MTVI-E2-MBK Owner's Manual page 19

5. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency: See chart on pg. 15
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool.
b. After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel you will need to
clean the hopper to prevent sawdust and/or fi nes build-up.
c. A combination of sawdust/fi nes and pellets on the auger
reduces the amount of fuel supply to the fi repot.
d. This can result in nuisance shut downs and mis-starts
•. Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
•. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
6. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency: See chart on pg. 15
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially available
cleaner. Wipe down with dry towel.
WARNING
Handle glass doors with care.
• Inspect the gasket to ensure it is undamaged.
• Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.
• Do NOT operate appliance with glass door
removed, cracked, broken or scratched.
CAUTION
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass door:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass.
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white fi lm.
Refer to maintenance instructions.
7. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency: See chart on pg. 15
• By: Homeowner
The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasketing between
the glass and fi rebox should be inspected periodically to make
sure there is a good seal. If the gasket is frayed or damaged,
replace with a new one.
June 18, 2014
8. Cleaning Exhaust System - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: See chart on pg. 15
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Remove blower per replacement instructions.
c. Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the propellers.
d. Vacuum out exhaust path and housing.
e. Replace fan (make sure electrical connections are fully
assembled).
9. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Remove blower per blower replacement instructions.
b. Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the propellers.
10. Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter (if installed)
• Frequency: See chart on pg. 15
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Open the clean out cover.
c. Sweep out any ash build-up.
11. Soot and Fly-ash: Formation & Need for Removal
in Exhaust Venting System.
• Frequency: See chart on pg. 15
• By: Qualifi ed Service Technician/Homeowner
The products of combustion will contain small particles of
fl y-ash. The fl y-ash will collect in the exhaust venting system
and restrict the fl ow of the fl ue gases. Incomplete combus-
tion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect
operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation
which will collect in the exhaust venting system.
Note: Ash will build up more quickly in the horizontal venting
sections.
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