Quadra-Fire SANTAFE-MBK Owner's Manual page 13

6. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers & Drop Tube
• Frequency: Monthly or every 1 ton of fuel
• By: Homeowner
The amount of ash buildup in the firepot will be a good guide
to determine how often you should clean the heat exchang-
ers.
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 fly ash out the exhaust instead
of into the room.
b. Locate the 2 exposed rods directly underneath the heat
exchanger tubes. Figure 13.1.
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 13.1
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 after burning 1 ton of fuel
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off
b. 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.
c. The ash will be resting on the back of the baffle. This will
require removing the cast baffle. Please refer to page 35
for a detailed explanation of removing the baffle.
April 01, 2016
Cleaning
Rods
8. Cleaning the Exhaust Path
• Frequency: Every 25 bags or monthly or more fre-
• By: Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool.
b. Open cast hinge face. Remove baffle and right
brick and thoroughly vacuum the area and continue
throughout the rest of the firebox.
c. Replace right brick and baffle and close cast hinge
face.
Figure 13.2
9. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency: Monthly or after burning 50 bags of fuel
or when changing fuel type
• By: Homeowner
After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel you will need to
clean the hopper to prevent sawdust build-up.
A combination of sawdust and pellets on the auger reduces
the amount of fuel supply to the firepot. This can result in
nuisance shutdowns and mis-starts.
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown. Allow
the appliance to completely cool down.
b. Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
c. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies recommends to use a
heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically designed
for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
7050-146D
SANTA FE FREESTANDING
quently depending on ash build-up.
Vacuum inside
Exhaust Venting
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