Frequently Asked Questions - Quadra-Fire MTVERNON-AE-MBK Owner's Manual

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M. Frequently Asked Questions
ISSUES
1. Metallic noise
. Ash build-up on glass
. Glass has turned dirty
. Fire has tall flames with black tails and is lazy
5. Excessive smokey start-up
6. Large flame at start-up
7. Mechanical Noise
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1. Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as
. This is normal. Clean the glass.
. Excessive build up of ash. The lower burn settings will
. The flame height adjustment needs to be reduced or
5. Either the firepot is dirty or there is too much fuel at
6. This is normal. Flame will settle down once the fire is
7. The floor of the firepot in the auto-clean system may
CAUTION
Odors and vapors released during initial operation.
• Curing of high temperature paint.
• Open windows for air circulation.
Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
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SOLUTIONS
it heats up and cools down, similar to the sound pro-
duced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not
affect the operation or longevity of your appliance.
produce more ash, the higher burn settings produce
less. The more it burns on low the more frequent clean-
ing of the glass is required.
the firepot needs cleaning. Heat exchanger or exhaust
blower needs cleaning.
start-up and not enough air.
established. Some smoke is normal.
make some noise as it scrapes the ash into the ash
pan.
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