Quadra-Fire SANTAFEI-MBK Owner's Manual page 32

Santa Fe Pellet Insert
6. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers
• Frequency: Weekly or every 1 ton of fuel
• By: Homeowner
The amount of ash buildup in the firebox 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.
b. Locate the 2 exposed rods directly underneath the heat
exchanger tubes. Figure 32.1.
c. To clean, pull the rods straight out until it stops,
approximately 8 inches (203mm). Slide the rods OUT
and IN a couple of times.
10 Heat Exchanger Tubes
Figure 32.1
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.
7. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger
• Frequency: Monthly or every 1 ton of fuel
• By: Homeowner
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. The ash will be resting on the
back of the baffle.
This will require removing the baffle and cast brick set.
Please refer to pages 37-38 for a detailed explanation of
removing the baffle and brick set.
NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
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Cleaning
Rods
8. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency: When clear view of the firepot is obscure
• By: Homeowner
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.
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film.
• Refer to maintenance instructions.
• Do NOT operate with glass cracked, broken or
scratched.
9. Door Latch Inspection
• Frequency: Prior to heating season
• By: Homeowner
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.
NOTE: There is no gasket on the bottom of glass.
7019-221D
CAUTION
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass:
• Avoid striking, scratching or
slamming glass.
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
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.
January 21, 2013
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