Quadra-Fire CB1200M-MBK Installation And Operation Maintenance page 33

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15. 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 vent-
ing 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.
16. Cleaning the Top Vent Adapter
• Frequency: Yearly or more frequently depending on
ash build-up.
• By: Homeowner
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 cally
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
Figure 33.1
17. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
• Frequency: Yearly
• 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 -
cally for heating appliances.
May 6, 2015
18. Vacuum Heat Exchanger Tubes, Firebox Area
1. Use a Shop Vac to vacuum any fl y ash and soot from the
2. Remove any debris that may be in the drop tube.
19. Clean Exhaust Exit Behind the Exhaust Blower
1. Open both the upper and lower right side panels. Figure
2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the 4 screws
3. Use a small vacuum hose attachment to clean area.
4. Re-attach clean-out plate and close side panels.
Clean Out
Cover
7014-179K
and Drop Tube
heat exchanger tubes and fi rebox area. Figure 33.2.
Exposed Heat Exchanger Tubes
Drop Tube
Figure 32.2
33.3.
from the clean-out plate and set aside. Figure 33.3.
Figure 33.4.
Remove 4 Screws
Clean-Out Plate
Figure 33.3
Clean-Out Plate Removed
Exhaust Blower
Figure 33.4
CB 1200 Pellet Stove
Open Right
Side Panels
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