Quadra-Fire SANTAFE-MBK Owner's Manual page 14

SANTA FE FREESTANDING
10. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal
in Exhaust Venting System.
• Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up.
• By: Qualified Service Technician/Homeowner
Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged
and the exhaust blower is off.
The products of combustion will contain small particles of fly
ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system
and restrict the flow of the flue gases.
At start-up if there is incomplete combustion, or if there is a
shutdown or incorrect operation of the appliance it will lead
to some soot formation. This will collect in the exhaust vent-
ing system.
The venting (chimney) system may need to be cleaned at
least once a year or more often depending upon the quality
of your fuel or if there is a lot of horizontal pipe sections. Ash
will build up more quickly in the horizontal sections.
11. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency: When clear view of the firepot becomes
obscure
• By: Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning
glass.
b. Vacuum fly ash from glass and door rope.
c. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass
cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.
CAUTION
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass:
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming
glass.
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Refer to maintenance instructions.
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.
• Do NOT operate with glass cracked, broken or scratched.
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12. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency: Prior to heating season
• By: Homeowner
The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasketing between
the glass and firebox should be inspected periodically to make
sure there is a good seal.
13. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Qualified Service Technician
• Task: Contact your local dealer
14. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Qualified Service Technician
• Task: Contact your local dealer.
15. Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and the
exhaust blower should be off. Allow the appliance to
completely cool down.
b. Open the clean out cover. See Figure 14.1.
c. Sweep out any ash build-up.
NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
Figure 14.1
7050-146D
Clean-Out Cover
April 01, 2016