Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire CB1200M-MBK, Owner'S Manual

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17 January 28, 2019 7014-259E
CB1200 FREESTANDING
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Maintenance and Service
When properly maintained, your fireplace will give
you many years of trouble-free service. Contact your
dealer to answer question regarding proper operation,
troubleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit
www.quadrafire.com/owner-resources to view basic
troubleshooting, FAQs, use & care videos. We recommend
annual service by a qualified service technician.
B. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart
NOTICE:
These are recommendations. Clean more frequently if you encounter heavy build-up of ash at the
recommended interval or you see soot coming from the vent. Not properly cleaning your appliance
on a regular basis will void your warranty.
Shock and Smoke Hazard
• Turn down thermostat, let appliance
completely cool and exhaust blower must
be off. Now you can unplug appliance
before servicing.
• Smoke spillage into room can occur if
appliance is not cool before unplugging.
• Risk of shock if appliance not unplugged
before servicing appliance.
CAUTION
Cleaning or Inspection
Frequency Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly
Ash Pan (Wood Pellets) Every 5 bags of fuel OR X
Ash Pan (Corn) Daily X
Ash Removal from Firebox
More frequently depending on the fuel
type or ash build-up
OR X
Beneath Heat Exchanger Every 1 ton of fuel OR X
Blower, Combustion (Exhaust)
More frequently depending on the fuel
type
OR X
Blower, Convection
More frequently depending on
operating environment
OR X
Door Latch Inspection Prior to heating season OR X
Exhaust Path
More frequently depending on ash
build-up
OR X
Firebox - Prepare for Non-Burn
Season
At end of heating season OR X
Fire pot - Burning pellets -
hardwood
Every 3 bags OR X
Fire pot - Burning pellets - softwood Every 5 bags OR X
Fire pot - Burning Corn Every 1 bag OR X
Glass
When clear view of fire pot becomes
obscure
OR X
Heat Exchanger & Drop Tube Every 1 ton of fuel OR X
Hopper
Every 1 ton of fuel or when changing
fuel types
OR X
Top Vent Adapter
More frequently depending on the fuel
type or ash build-up
OR X
Venting System
More frequently depending on the fuel
type
OR X
Follow the detailed instructions found in this section for each step listed in the chart below.
A. Proper Shutdown Procedure
Turn off the thermostat.
This pellet appliance has a manufacturer-set minimum
low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this
pellet appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.