Quadra-Fire SANTAFE-B1 Owner's Manual page 30

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6. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers & Drop Tube
Frequency: Monthly or every 1 ton of fuel
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By: Homeowner
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WARNING
Heat exchanger cleaning rods may be warm
to the touch. For safety purposes wear
gloves.
Do not pull heat exchanger cleaning rods
while appliance is operating.
Push cleaning rods IN when done, DO NOT
leave cleaning rods OUT. Injury can occur.
The amount of ash buildup in the firepot will be a good
guide to determine how often you should clean the heat
exchangers.
a. Allow the appliance to completely cool down before
pulling the cleaning rods. Turn the thermostat on and
then immediately off to start the exhaust blower on its
cycle time. It will pull fly ash out the exhaust instead
of into the room. Open the cast hinged face to access
the 2 cleaning rods. Figure 30.1.
b. Locate the 2 rods directly underneath the heat
exchanger tubes. Rods are bent at a 90° angle for
easy handling.
c. To clean, pull the rods straight out until it stops,
approximately 5-1/2 inches (140mm). Slide the rods
OUT and IN a couple of times.
10 Heat Exchanger Tubes
Cleaning Rods
Figure 30.1
7. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger
Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel
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By: Homeowner
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a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off
b. A more thorough cleaning is needed to remove the
excess ash that is left behind from the use of the
cleaning rods for the heat exchanger tubes.
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7. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger (Cont'd)
c. The ash will be resting on the back of the baffle. This will
require removing the cast baffle. Please refer to page
35 for a detailed explanation of removing the baffle.
NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
8. Cleaning the Exhaust Path
Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on
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By: Homeowner
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a. Appliance must be completely cool.
b. Open cast hinge face. Remove right brick and
thoroughly vacuum the area and continue throughout
the rest of the firebox.
c. Replace right brick and close cast hinge face.
Figure 30.2
9. Cleaning the Hopper
Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel
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By: Homeowner
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After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel you will need
to clean the hopper to prevent sawdust build-up.
A combination of sawdust and pellets on the auger
reduces the amount of fuel supply to the firepot. This
can result in nuisance shutdowns and mis-starts.
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown.
Allow the appliance to completely cool down.
b. Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
c. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
7001-142D
Santa Fe Pellet Stove
ash build-up.
Vacuum inside
Exhaust Venting
September 1, 2008