Soot Or Creosote Fire Awareness - Quadra-Fire TREKKER Series Owner's Manual

10. Cleaning Exhaust System
(Requires No Lubrication)
• Frequency: See chart on
• 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 18.1).
e. Replace fan (make sure elect connections are
fully assembled)
Figure 18.1
11. Cleaning Convection Blower
(Requires No Lubrication)
• Frequency: See chart on
• 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.
12. Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter
(If Installed)
• Frequency: As needed
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Open the clean out cover.
c. Sweep out any ash build-up.
NOTE: This unit is required to be cleaned frequently
because soot creosote and ash may accumulate.
18
page 14
page 14
13. Soot and Fly-ash: Formation & Need for Removal in
Exhaust Venting System.
• Frequency: See chart on
• By: Qualified Service Technician and/or Homeowner
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. 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: Ash will build up more quickly in the horizontal
venting sections.
14. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
• Frequency: See chart on
• By: Homeowner
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and
allow the appliance to completely cool down.
b. Remove all ash from firebox and
vacuum thoroughly.
c. To minimize corrosion, paint all exposed steel,
including cast-iron. Use the Touch-Up paint
supplied with the appliance or purchase paint from
your local dealer. You must use a high-temperature
paint made specifically for heating appliances.
d. Cleaning the flue at the end of the burn season will
prevent corrosives to build-up and damage the flue.
D. Soot or Creosote Fire Awareness
The chimney should be inspected periodically during the
heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has
occurred. If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated
(1/8 inch [3mm] or more) it should be removed to reduce
the risk of chimney fire.
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. Contact your local municipal or provincial fire
authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire.
In the event of a soot or creosote fire, close the firebox
door, exit the building immediately and contact the
proper fire authorities.
DO NOT under any circumstances re-enter the building.
7080-166J
page 14
page 14
March 17, 2020