Quadra-Fire CASTILE Series Owner's Manual page 21

10. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal
in Exhaust Venting System.
• Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up
• By: Qualified Service Technician/Homeowner
The products of combustion will contain small particles
of fly-ash. The fly-ash will collect in the exhaust venting
system and restrict the flow of the flue gases. Incomplete
combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or
incorrect operation of the room appliance will lead to some
soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting
system. The exhaust venting system should be inspected at
least once every year to determine if cleaning is necessary.
The venting system may need to be cleaned at least once a
year or more often depending upon the quality of your fuel
or if there is a lot of horizontal pipe sections. Ash will build
up more quickly in the horizontal sections.
11. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency: When clear view of the fire pot is obscure
• By: Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool before
cleaning glass.
b. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass
cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.
CAUTION
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass:
• Avoid striking, scratching or
slamming glass.
Glass
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on
white film.
• Refer to maintenance instructions.
WARNING
Handle glass with care.
• Inspect the gasket to ensure it
is undamaged.
Glass
• Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.
• Do NOT operate appliance with glass
assembly removed.
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12. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency: Prior to heating season
• By: Homeowner
The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasket between
the glass and firebox should be inspected periodically to
make sure there is a good seal.
13. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Quality Service Technician/Homeowner
Remove left & right brick. The exhaust blower is behind
the right brick (Figure 20.2 on
area thoroughly. See Brick replacement on
removing bricks. Re-install bricks when done.
14. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Qualified Service Technician
• Task: Contact your local dealer.
15. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
• Frequency: At the end of the heating season
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b. Remove all ash from the firebox and
vacuum thoroughly.
c. Paint all exposed steel, including cast-iron.
— Use the Touch-Up paint supplied with the
appliance; or,
— Purchase paint from your local dealer.
— Must use a high-temperature paint made
specifically for heating appliances.
Fire Risk
• High ash fuels, or lack of maintenance,
can cause the fire pot to overfill. Follow
proper shutdown procedure if ash build
up exceeds half way point.
• Failure to do so could result in smoking,
sooting and possible hopper fires.
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