Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire CB1200M-MBK Owner's Manual page 20

CB1200 FREESTANDING
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 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.
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12. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency: Prior to heating season
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b. To adjust, open the latch and pivot the holding rod out.
Loosen the jam nut on the rod.
c. With a Phillips head screw driver, turn the rod
clockwise to tighten. The latch handle should snap
securely in place when adjusted properly.
d. After adjusting the latch, be sure to tighten the jam nut
on the rod to hold the adjustment.
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. See Figure 20.1.
c. Sweep out any ash build-up.
NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
Figure 20.1
7014-259E
Clean Out
Cover
January 28, 2019