Quadra-Fire CASTILEI-MBK Manual page 13

6. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers
• Frequency: Weekly or every 1 ton of fuel
• By: Homeowner
The amount of ash buildup in the firebox 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
Cleaning Rods
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 every 1 ton of fuel
• By: Homeowner
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. The ash will be resting on the
back of the baffle.
This will require removing the baffle and cast brick set.
Please refer to pages 20 for a detailed explanation of remov-
ing the baffle and brick set.
NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
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8. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency: When clear view of the fire pot is obscure
• By: Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning
glass.
b. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass
cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.
Rope Retainer
Rods
Slide this
Handle glass assembly with care.
end in first
Glass
When cleaning glass:
Crimped end
at the bottom
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass.
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film.
Crimped end must be
parallel with the glass
• Refer to maintenance instructions.
Rope Retainer
Rods
Handle glass with care.
Slide this
end in first
Glass
• Inspect the gasket to ensure it is undamaged.
• Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.
Crimped end
at the bottom
• Do NOT operate appliance with glass
assembly removed.
• Do NOT operate with glass cracked, broken or scratched.
Crimped end must be
parallel with the glass
9. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency: Prior to heating season
• By: Homeowner
The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasket between the
glass and firebox should be inspected periodically to make
sure there is a good seal.
NOTE: There is no gasket on the bottom of glass.
10. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency: Monthly or every 1 ton of fuel
• By: Homeowner
After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel you will need to
clean the hopper to prevent sawdust build-up. A combina-
tion of sawdust and pellets on the auger reduces the amount
of fuel supply to the fire pot. This can result in nuisance
shutdowns and mis-starts.
1. The appliance must be in complete shutdown. Allow the
appliance to completely cool down.
2 Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
3. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
7022-515G
CASTILE INSERT
CAUTION
WARNING
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