Quadra-Fire CASTILEI-MBK Owner's Manual page 34

Castile Pellet Insert
6. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Tubes
• Frequency: Weekly or every 5 bags of fuel
• By: Homeowner
The amount of ash buildup in the fi rebox will be a good
guide to determine how often you should clean the heat
exchangers.
a. Allow the appliance to completely cool down before
pulling the cleaning rods. Turn the thermostat on and
then immediately off to start the exhaust blower on its
cycle time. It will pull fl y ash out the exhaust instead
of into the room.
b. Locate the 2 exposed rods directly underneath the heat
exchanger tubes. Figure 34.1.
c. To clean, pull the rods straight out until it stops,
approximately 8 inches (203mm). Slide the rods OUT
and IN a couple of times.
10 Heat Exchanger Tubes
Figure 34.1
WARNING
Heat exchanger cleaning rods may be warm
to the touch. For safety purposes wear
gloves.
Do not pull heat exchanger cleaning rods
while appliance is operating.
Push cleaning rods IN when done, DO NOT
leave cleaning rods OUT. Injury can occur.
7. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger
• Frequency: Monthly or every 1 ton of fuel
• By: Homeowner
A more thorough cleaning is needed to remove the excess
ash that is left behind from the use of the cleaning rods for
the heat exchanger tubes. The ash will be resting on the
back of the baffl e.
This will require removing the baffl e and cast brick set.
Please refer to pages 39 & 40 for a detailed explanation of
removing the baffl e and brick set.
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
using a heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifi cally
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
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Cleaning Rods
8. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency: When clear view of the fi repot is obscure
• By: Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning
glass.
b. Vacuum fl y ash from the glass and door rope.
c. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass
cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white fi lm.
• Refer to maintenance instructions.
• Do NOT operate with glass cracked, broken or
scratched.
9. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency: Prior to heating season
• 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.
NOTE: There is no gasket on the bottom of glass.
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CAUTION
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass:
• Avoid striking, scratching or
slamming glass.
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
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.
January 19, 2011
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