Frequently Asked Questions - Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire CB1200M-MBK Owner's Manual

CB1200 FREESTANDING
T. Frequently Asked Questions
ISSUES
1 Metallic noise.
2 Ash buildup on glass.
3 Glass has turned dirty.
4 Fire has tall flames with black tails and is lazy.
Smokey start-up or puffs of smoke from the air
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wash.
6 Large flame at start-up.
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Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it
heats up and cools down, similar to the sound produced by
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a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the
operation or longevity of your insert.
2 This is normal. Clean the glass.
Excessive build up of ash. The lower burn settings will
produce more ash, the higher burn settings produce less.
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The more it burns on low the more frequent cleaning of the
glass is required.
The feed rate needs to be reduced or the fire pot needs
4 cleaning. Heat exchanger of exhaust blower needs
cleaning.
Either the fire pot is dirty or there is too much fuel at start-up
5 and not enough air. Close down feed rate 1/4 inch at a time
until this no longer happens.
This is normal. Flame will settle down once the fire is
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established.
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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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January 28, 2019