Quadra-Fire CASTILE-B series Owner's Manual page 21

10. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal
in Exhaust Venting System.
• Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up.
• By: Qualified Service Technician/Homeowner
Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
The products of combustion will contain small particles
of fly ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting
system and restrict the flow of the flue gases.
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
venting system.
The venting (chimney) 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.
11. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency: When clear view of the fire pot becomes
obscure
• By: Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning
glass.
b. Vacuum fly ash from glass and door rope.
c. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass
cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.
CAUTION
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
glass.
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Refer to maintenance instructions.
WARNING
Handle glass with care.
• Inspect the gasket to ensure it is
undamaged.
• Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.
• Do NOT operate appliance with glass
assembly removed.
• Do NOT operate with glass cracked,
broken or scratched.
February 11, 2019
12. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency: Prior to heating season
• By: Homeowner
The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasket between
the glass and firebox should be inspected periodically to
make sure there is a good seal.
13. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Qualified Service Technician
• Task: Contact your local dealer
14. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• • Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• • By: Qualified Service Technician
• • Task: Contact your local dealer.
15. Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and the
exhaust blower should be off. Allow the appliance to
completely cool down.
b. Open the clean out cover (Figure 21.1).
c. Sweep out any ash build-up.
NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
Figure 21.1
7021-155H
CASTILE FREESTANDING
Clean-Out Cover
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