Baffle & Manifold Tube Removal - Quadra-Fire 5100I-GD-B User Manual

R
H. Baffle Removal
• Frequency: As needed
By: Homeowner / Qualified service technician
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Task: See the following instructions.
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1. Remove all ash from firebox, and extinguish all hot
embers before disposal into a metal container.
. Remove ceramic blanket from above the baffle.
. With a /16 inch Allen wrench, remove  front manifold
tube retainer bolts on the air channel under the end of
the front tubes. NOTE: Soak the bolts with penetrating
oil for at least 15 minutes before trying to remove them.
Figure 36.1.
. To remove manifold tubes, slide the tube to one side
until one end is out of its hole. Then, while lifting that
end of the fiber board baffle, pull tube up over the air
channel and out of hole at the other end. It is necessary
to remove the first two tubes in order to remove the
baffle. NOTE: When replacing the manifold tubes,
be sure the tube with the larger holes is placed in the
front for your insert to operate properly.
5. Slide fiber board baffle forward to front of stove and
straight out through door. Figure 36.2.
6. To install the fiber board baffle, repeat steps  through
 in reverse. Be sure the fiber board baffle and ceramic
blanket are pushed back fully into position.
Allen wrench
on retainer bolt
Figure 36.1
Ceramic Blanket
Figure 36.2
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5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT
First tube has larger holes
Baffle
438-0380E
April 21, 2010