Maintenance And Service; Proper Shutdown Procedure; Quick Reference Maintenance Chart - Quadra-Fire CB1200I-C Owner's Manual

CB1200 Pellet Insert
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Maintenance and Service

When properly maintained, your fireplace will give
you many years of trouble-free service. Contact your
dealer to answer question regarding proper operation,
troubleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit
www.quadrafire.com/owner-resources
troubleshooting, FAQs, use & care videos. We recommend
annual service by a qualified service technician.
A. Proper Shutdown Procedure
Turn off the thermostat.
This pellet insert has a manufacturer-set minimum low
burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this
pellet insert in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
Follow the detailed instructions found in this section for each step listed in the chart below.
B. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart
Cleaning or Inspection
Ash Pan (Wood Pellets)
Ash Pan (Corn)
Ash Removal from Firebox
Beneath Heat Exchanger
Blower, Combustion (Exhaust)
Blower, Convection
Door Latch Inspection
Exhaust Path
Firebox - Prepare for Non-Burn
Season
Fire pot - Burning pellets -
hardwood
Fire pot - Burning pellets - softwood Every 5 bags
Fire pot - Burning Corn
Glass
Heat Exchanger & Drop Tube
Hopper
Top Vent Adapter
Venting System
NOTICE: These are recommendations. Clean more frequently if you encounter heavy build-up of ash at the
recommended interval or you see soot coming from the vent. Not properly cleaning your appliance on a
regular basis will void your warranty.
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Frequency
Every 5 bags of fuel
Daily
More frequently depending on the fuel
type or ash build-up
Every 1 ton of fuel
More frequently depending on the fuel
type
More frequently depending on
operating environment
Prior to heating season
More frequently depending on ash
build-up
At end of heating season
Every 3 bags
Every 1 bag
When clear view of fire pot becomes
obscure
Every 1 ton of fuel
Every 1 ton of fuel or when changing
fuel types
More frequently depending on the fuel
type or ash build-up
More frequently depending on the fuel
type
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CAUTION
Shock and Smoke Hazard
• Turn down thermostat, let appliance
completely cool and exhaust blower must
be off. Now you can unplug appliance
before servicing.
• Smoke spillage into room can occur if
appliance is not cool before unplugging.
• Risk of shock if appliance not unplugged
before servicing appliance.
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Yearly
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June 4, 2019