Glass Cleaning; Inspect Firebrick - Quadra-Fire 41I-ACC Owner's Manual

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E. Glass Cleaning
• Frequency: As desired
• By: Homeowner
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive
cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack.
• If the deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal
glass cleaners work well. Heavier deposits may be
removed by using a damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or
by using a commercially available oven cleaner.
• After using an oven cleaner, it is advisable to remove any
residue with a glass cleaner or soap and water. Oven
cleaner left on during the next firing can permanently
stain the glass and damage the finish on plated metal
surfaces.
• A portion of the combustion air entering the firebox is de-
flected down over the inside of the door glass.
• This air flow "washes" the glass, helping to keep smoke
from adhering to its surface.
• When operated at a low burn rate, less air will be flowing
over the glass and the smoky, relatively cool condition of
a low fire will cause the glass to become coated.
• Operating the appliance with the Burn Rate Air Control
and Start-Up Air Control all the way open for 15-20 min-
utes should remove the built up coating.
CAUTION! Handle glass assembly with care. Glass is
.
breakable
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass
• Avoid abrasive cleaners
• Do not clean glass while it is hot
September 15, 2011
F. Inspect Firebrick
• Frequency: After each ash removal
• By: Homeowner
Replace the firebrick if they become crumbly and/or if
there is a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) gap between the bricks.
The firebox is lined with firebrick, which has exceptional
insulating properties. Do not use a grate; simply build
a fire on the firebox floor. Do not operate appliance
without firebrick.
1. After the coals have completely cooled, remove all
old brick and ash from unit and vacuum firebox.
2. Remove new brick set from box and lay out to the
diagram shown in the instructions that come with
the brick set or refer to the diagram on the service
parts list at the end of this manual.
3. Lay bottom bricks in unit.
4. Install rear bricks on the top of the bottom bricks.
Slide top of bricks under clip on back of firebox wall
and push bottom of bricks back.
5. Install side bricks. Slide top of brick under clips
on side of firebox and push the bottom of the brick
until it is flush with the side of the unit.
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