Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement - Quadra-Fire 5700 STEP TOP ACC Owner's Manual

5700 STEP TOP ACC
H. Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement
WARNING
Fire Risk
Firebox damage due to improper baffle placement
is not covered by warranty. Operate the wood
burning appliance with the baffle in the correct po-
sition only.
Not doing so could result in:
• Reduced efficiency
• Overheating the chimney
• Overheating the rear of the firebox
• Poor performance
Ensure correct baffle placement and replace baffle compo-
nents if damaged or missing.
The baffle boards are FRAGILE. Use extreme caution when
loading firewood to prevent:
• Cracking, breaking or damaging the baffle boards
DO NOT operate the appliance without baffle boards
CORRECT POSITION
Ceramic Blanket
Baffle Retainer Bracket
Baffle Board
Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Board MUST be in
contact with the back of the firebox and even in
the front.
Figure 12.1
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CAUTION
Back of Firebox
INCORRECT POSITIONS
Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Board are NOT in
contact with the back of the firebox.
Ceramic Blanket is NOT in contact with the
back of the firebox and NOT even with the Baf-
fle Board in the front.
Ceramic Blanket
Baffle Board
Ceramic Blanket is bunched up at the back of the
firebox and NOT even with the Baffle Board in the
front.
Figure 12.2
7038-207G
Back of Firebox
September 28, 2016