Quadra-Fire SANTAFE-B1 Owner's Manual page 31

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Santa Fe Pellet Stove
10. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal
in Exhaust Venting System.
Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on
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ash build-up.
By: Qualified Service Technician/Homeowner
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Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
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.
At start-up if there is incomplete combustion, or if there
is a shutdown or incorrect operation of the appliance it
will lead to some soot formation. This will collect in the
exhaust venting system.
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 firepot becomes
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obscure
By: Homeowner
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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.
• 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.
• Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.
• Do NOT operate appliance with glass
assembly removed.
• Do NOT operate with glass cracked, broken or
scratched.
September 1, 2008
12. Door Latch Inspection
Frequency: Prior to heating season
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By: Homeowner
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The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasketing 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
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By: Qualified Service Technician
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Task: Contact your local dealer
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14. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
Frequency: Yearly or as needed
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By: Qualified Service Technician
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• Task: Contact your local dealer.
15. Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter
a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and the
exhaust blower should be off. Allow the appliance to
completely cool down.
b. Open the clean out cover. See Figure 31.1.
c. Sweep out any ash build-up.
NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifiically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
Figure 31.1
16. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
Frequency: Yearly
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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. 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 specifi-
cially for heating appliances.
7001-142D
Clean Out Cover
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