Quick Reference Maitenance Guide - Quadra-Fire GRAND-MBK-AU Owner's Manual

G. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
CAUTION!
Allow the appliance to completely cool
down before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Baffl e & Blanket
Blanket
Optional Blower
Chimney System
Firebrick & Ash Removal
Door & Glass Assemblies
Door Handle
Door Cross Section
Latch Cam (example)
Locknut
Note: These are generic drawings and may not represent your specifi c model.
October 12, 2015
Cord of Wood
Baffle
After Every 25
Loads of Wood
Spring
Handle
Door Handle
Start the fi rst inspection after the fi rst 2 months of use,
or if performance changes, and adjust your schedule
accordingly. Maintenance is required for safe operation
and must be performed to maintain your warranty.
Frequency
Baffl e and blanket placement is critical to
MONTHLY
heat output, effi ciency and overall life of the
or
unit. Make sure the baffl e is pushed all of the
After Every
way to the back of the fi rebox and the blanket
is laying fl at. Inspect baffl e for cracks.
Vacuum the blower impellers.
YEARLY
or
After Every
4 Cords of
Wood
The chimney and chimney cap must be in-
EVERY 2
spected for soot and creosote every two
MONTHS
months during the burn season or more fre-
or
quency if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft
After Every
(4.3m-4.8m) measured from bottom of appli-
4 Cords of
ance.
Wood
This will prevent pipe blockage, poor draft,
and chimney fi res.
Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap
blockage and creosote build-up.
Ashes must be cool before you can dispose
WEEKLY
of the ashes in a non-combustible container.
or
Firebrick is designed to protect your fi rebox.
After Every
After ashes are removed, inspect the fi re-
25 Loads of
brick and replace fi rebricks that are crum-
Wood
bling, cracked or broken.
Keep door and glass gasket in good shape to
WEEKLY
maintain good burn times on a low burn setting.
or
To test: place a dollar bill between the stove
and door and then shut the door. If you can
After Every
pull the dollar out, remove one washer from
25 Loads of
door handle behind latch cam and try again. If
Wood
you can still pull it out, replace the door gasket.
Check the glass frame for loose screws to
prevent air leakage. Check glass for cracks.
Check the door latch for proper adjustment.
WEEKLY
This is very important especially after the door
or
rope has formed to the stove face.
Check door handle for smooth cam operation.
7075-205B
Voyageur Grand
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