Quadra-Fire SANTAFE-MBK Owner's Manual page 33

Santa Fe Pellet Stove
10. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal
in Exhaust Venting System.
• Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up.
• By: Qualifi ed Service Technician/Homeowner
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 fl y ash. The fl y ash will collect in the exhaust venting
system and restrict the fl ow of the fl ue 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 (chimney) system may need to be cleaned at
least once a year or more often depending upon the qual-
ity 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 fi repot becomes
obscure
• By: Homeowner
a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning
glass.
b. Vacuum fl y ash from glass and door rope.
c. 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
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• 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.
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slamming glass.
12. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency: Prior to heating season
• By: Homeowner
The door latch is non-adjustable but the gasketing between
the glass and fi rebox 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: Qualifi ed Service Technician
• Task: Contact your local dealer
14. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No
Lubrication
• Frequency: Yearly or as needed
• By: Qualifi ed Service Technician
• 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 33.1.
c. Sweep out any ash build-up.
NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifi -
ically designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
Figure 33.1
16. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
• Frequency: Yearly 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 fi rebox 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.
7050-128G
Clean-Out Cover
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