Quick Reference Maintenance Guide - Quadra-Fire 5100 ACC Owner's Manual

51I ACC Wood Insert
G. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
CAUTION!
Allow the appliance to completely cool
down before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Baffle & Blanket
Blanket
Optional Blower
Chimney System
Firebrick & Ash Removal
Door & Glass Assemblies
Door Handle
Latch Cam
Locknut
20
Baffle
Door Cross Section
(example)
Loads of Wood
Spring
Handle
Door Handle
Spacing
Washers
Square Key
Start the first inspection after the first 2 months of use,
or if performance changes, and adjust your schedule
accordingly. Maintenance is required for safe operation
and must be performed to maintain your warranty.
Frequency
Baffle and blanket placement is critical to
MONTHLY
heat output, efficiency and overall life of
or
the unit. Make sure the baffle is pushed all
After Every
of the way to the back of the firebox and
Cord of Wood
the blanket is laying flat. Inspect baffle for
cracks.
YEARLY Vacuum the blower impellers.
or
After Every
4 Cords of
Wood
The chimney and chimney cap must be in-
EVERY 2
spected for soot and creosote every two
MONTHS
months during the burn season or more
or
frequency if chimney exceeds or is under 14-
After Every
16 ft (4.3m-4.8m) measured from bottom of
4 Cords of
appliance.
Wood
This will prevent pipe blockage, poor draft,
and chimney fires.
Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap
blockage and creosote build-up.
Ashes must be cool before you can dispose
WEEKLY
of the ashes in a non-combustible container.
or
After Every
Firebrick is designed to protect your firebox.
25 Loads of
After ashes are removed, inspect the fire-
Wood
brick and replace firebricks that are crum-
bling, cracked or broken.
Keep door and glass gasket in good shape
WEEKLY
to maintain good burn times on a low burn
or
setting. To test: place a dollar bill between the
After Every
stove and door and then shut the door. If you
25 Loads of
can pull the dollar out, remove one washer
Wood
from door handle behind latch cam and try
again. If you can still pull it out, replace the
door gasket.
Check the glass frame for loose screws to
prevent air leakage. Check glass for cracks.
WEEKLY
Check the door latch for proper adjustment.
or
This is very important especially after the door
rope has formed to the stove face.
After Every 25
Check door handle for smooth cam operation.
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Task
October 7, 2013