Maintenance And Service; Maintenance Tasks-Homeowners; Chimney Inspection - Quadra-Fire 7100FP-GD-B Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and Service

This fireplace needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate this
fireplace in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
WARNING! Hot Surfaces!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool
down. DO NOT clean fireplace until it is cooled.
Task

1. Chimney Inspection

2. Chimney Cleaning
3. Plated Surfaces Cleaning
4. Glass Doors
5. Glass Cleaning
6. Door Gasket
7. Ash Removal
8. Baffle/Blanket/Channel Protector Seasonally
9. Firebrick
A. Maintenance Tasks-Homeowners
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service technician only. The fireplace should be inspected before use
and at least annually by a professional service person.
The following tasks may be performed annually by the homeowner. If you are uncomfortable performing any of the listed
tasks, please call your dealer for a service appointment.
1. Chimney Inspection
Frequency: As necessary; at least annually before lighting fireplace, or once every two months during heating sea-
son.
By: Homeowner/Chimney Sweep
• Confirm that termination cap remains clear and unobstructed.
• Inspect for blockages such as bird nests, leaves, etc.
• Inspect for corrosion or separation.
• Inspect for creosote and remove as needed, at least every two months during the heating season.
• Inspect the system at the fireplace connection and at the chimney top.
In the event of a chimney fire, Hearth & Home Technologies recommends replacement of the chimney and inspection of
the adjacent structure to the provisions of NFPA Level III inspection criteria.
WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation and Fire! Annual inspection by qualified technician recommended.
Check:
• condition of doors, surrounds and fronts
• condition of glass and glass assembly
• obstructions of combustion and ventilation air
• obstructions of termination cap
Clean:
• glass
• air passageways, grilles
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Frequency To be completed by
As needed Homeowner or Chimney Sweep
As needed Chimney Sweep
As needed Homeowner
Seasonally
As needed
Seasonally
As needed
Seasonally
Quadra-Fire • 7100 FP Owner's Manual • 433-3600 • Rev J • 09/21/15