Inspection/Cleaning; C. Chimney & Chimney Connector Inspection/Cleaning; Appliance Inspection - Routine; Glass Cleaning - Quadra-Fire 57ST-ACC Owner's Manual

5700 Step Top Wood Stove Series ACC
C. Chimney and Chimney Connector

Inspection/Cleaning

• Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or
as recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more
frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft (4.-
4.8m). (measured from base of appliance)
By: Certified Chimney Sweep
•
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.
Prevent creosote buildup
• Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot
embers before disposal.
• Allow the appliance to cool completely.
• Disconnect flue pipe or remove baffle and ceramic blanket
from appliance before cleaning chimney. Otherwise
residue can pile up on top of the baffle and ceramic
blanket. (See Baffle Removal on page 23).
• Close the door tightly.
• The creosote or soot should be removed with a brush
specifically designed for the type of chimney in use.
• Clean out fallen ashes from the firebox.
• It is also recommended that before each heating season
the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned
and repaired if necessary.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Do not use chimney cleaners or flame colorants in your
appliance. It will corrode your pipe.
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal
• When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote.
• The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
chimney flue of a slow-burning fire.
• As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue
lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely
hot fire.
• The chimney and chimney connector shall be inspected
every two months during the heating season to determine
when a creosote buildup has occurred.
• When creosote has accumulated it shall be removed to
reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
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D. Appliance Inspection - Routine
• Frequency: Every 2 months at the same time the chim-
ney and chimney connector are inspected.
By: Homeowner
•
Check for:
• Cracks in glass
• Door handle - smooth cam operation
• Baffle and ceramic blanket correct placement
• Baffle for warpage
• Firebrick for cracks, broken or crumbly
• Door gasket. (Dollar bill test). Place a dollar bill between
the stove and the door and then shut the door. If you can
pull the dollar bill out, replace the door gasket.
• Glass frame for loose screws
E. Glass Cleaning
• Frequency: As desired
By: Homeowner
•
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive
cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack.
• If the deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal
glass cleaners work well. Heavier deposits may be
removed by using a damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or
by using a commercially available oven cleaner.
• After using an oven cleaner, it is advisable to remove any
residue with a glass cleaner or soap and water. Oven
cleaner left on during the next firing can permanently
stain the glass and damage the finish on plated metal
surfaces.
• A portion of the combustion air entering the firebox is de-
flected down over the inside of the door glass.
• This air flow "washes" the glass, helping to keep smoke
from adhering to its surface.
• When operated at a low burn rate, less air will be flowing
over the glass and the smoky, relatively cool condition of
a low fire will cause the glass to become coated.
• Operating the appliance with the Burn Rate Air Control
and Start-Up Air Control all the way open for 15-20 min-
utes should remove the built up coating.
CAUTION! Handle glass assembly with care. Glass is
.
breakable
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass
• Avoid abrasive cleaners
• Do not clean glass while it is hot
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February 5, 2010