Quadra-Fire TREKKER INSERT series Owner's Manual page 16

TREKKER INSERT
4. Cleaning Heat Exchanger & Drop Tube
• Frequency: Monthly or every ton of fuel (50 bags).
• By: Homeowner
NOTE: Heavy duty vacuum cleaners may be obtained,
specifically designed for solid fuel appliance
cleaning.
Tools Needed: A Shop Vacuum and generic micro cleaning
kit; flat head screwdriver; bottle brush, and a ½" ID hose.
a. It is necessary to remove the baffle to gain access
to the heat exchanger (Figure 16.2); follow
instructions for baffle removal (Figure 19.2 page
19).
b. Vacuum the ash from the heat exchanger with an
upholstery brush to remove the majority of the
ash. Be sure to vacuum the back of the baffle also.
Inspect the drop tube and remove any residue
build-up in the drop tube (Figure 16.3).
c. Assemble the crevice tool from the micro cleaning
kit to attach to a Shop Vac (Figure 16.4).
d. Use the crevice tool to finish cleaning the heat
exchanger fins. It is critical that the 2 exhaust
exits at the back of the firebox floor (left and right)
be thoroughly cleaned (Figure 16.2). There are
several ways this can be done:
— Use the crevice tool.
— Attach a hose 1/2 inch (12.7mm) inside
diameter and approximately 2 feet (607mm) in
length to your vacuum hose.
— Use a bottle brush and push the ash down to
the bottom. Remove the combustion (exhaust)
blower and then vacuum out the ash.
WARNING
Hopper Fire Risk!
For trouble free use of your pellet appliance you
must perform cleaning as called for in these
instructions. Not doing so will result in:
• Poor operating performance
• Smoke spillage into the home
• Overheating of components
Not properly cleaning your appliance on a regular
basis will void your warranty.
NOTE: Shop Vacuum and Micro Cleaning Kit examples
are items that can be purchased at your local
hardware store.
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Exhaust exits must be thoroughly cleaned.
Each exit is approximately 4 inches wide, 1
inch across, and 3 inches deep
Figure 16.1
Figure 16.2 - Example of a dirty heat exchanger
Figure 16.3
Figure 16.4
7082-154E January 8, 2019