Quick Reference Maintenance Guide - Quadra-Fire 31I-ACC Owner's Manual

3100-I ACC
G. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
CAUTION!
Allow the appliance to completely cool
down before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Baffl e & Blanket
Blanket
Optional Blower
Chimney System
Firebrick & Ash Removal
Door & Glass Assemblies
Door Handle
Latch Cam
Locknut
20
Baffle
Door Cross Section
(example)
Spring
Handle
Door Handle
Spacing
Washers
Square Key
These are generic drawings and may not represent your model.
Start the fi rst inspection after the fi rst 2 months of use, or if
performance changes, and adjust your schedule according-
ly. Maintenance is required for safe operation and must be
performed to maintain your warranty.
Frequency
MONTHLY,
Baffl e and blanket placement is critical to heat out-
After Every
put, effi ciency and overall life of the unit. Make sure
the baffl e is pushed all of the way to the back of the
Cord of Wood,
fi rebox and the blanket is laying fl at. Inspect baffl e
OR
for cracks.
After Each
Cleaning
YEARLY Vacuum the blower impellers.
The chimney and chimney cap must be inspected for
EVERY 2
soot and creosote every two months during the burn
MONTHS
season or more frequency if chimney exceeds or is
or
under 14-16 ft (4.3m-4.8m) measured from bottom of
After Every
appliance.
2 Cords of
This will prevent pipe blockage, poor draft, and chim-
Wood
ney fi res.
Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap blockage
and creosote build-up.
Ashes must be cool before you can dispose of the
WEEKLY
ashes in a non-combustible container.
or
After Every
Firebrick is designed to protect your fi rebox. Af-
25 Loads of
ter ashes are removed, inspect the fi rebrick and
Wood replace fi rebricks that are crumbling, cracked or
broken.
Keep door and glass gasket in good shape to maintain
WEEKLY
good burn times on a low burn setting. To test: place
or
a dollar bill between the stove and door and then
After Every
shut the door. If you can pull the dollar out, remove
25 Loads of
one washer from door handle behind latch cam and
Wood
try again. If you can still pull it out, replace the door
gasket.
Check the glass frame for loose screws to prevent air
leakage. Check glass for cracks.
YEARLY
Check the door latch for proper adjustment. This
is very important especially after the door rope has
formed to the stove face.
Check door handle for smooth cam operation.
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Task
February 25, 2016