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

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19 January 28, 2019 7014-259E
CB1200 FREESTANDING
Figure 19.1
Heat Exchanger Cleaning Rods
Figure 19.2
Vacuum inside
Exhaust Venting
6. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers & Drop Tube
• Frequency: Monthly or every 1 ton of fuel
• By: Homeowner
The amount of ash buildup in the fire pot 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. To access the cleaning rods lift the hopper lid.
Both black bent handle pull rods are located close
to the face of the appliance to the left and right
side.
c. To clean, pull the rods straight out until it stops,
approximately 20 inches (508mm). Slide the rods
OUT and IN a couple of times.
7. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger
• Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b. 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.
c. The ash will be resting on the back of the baffle.
This will require removing the cast baffle. Please
refer to page 28 for a detailed explanation of
removing the baffle.
8. Cleaning the Exhaust Path
• Frequency: Every 25 bags or monthly or more
frequently depending on ash build-up.
• By: Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b. Remove access door on the right of the appliance
(4 screws).
c. Use a small vacuum hose attachment to clean
area.
d. Re-install and close trap door.
9. Cleaning the Hopper
• Frequency: Monthly or after burning 50 bags of fuel or
when changing fuel type
• By: Homeowner
After burning approximately 1 ton of fuel or changing fuels
you will need to clean the hopper to prevent sawdust build-
up.
A combination of sawdust and pellets on the auger reduces
the amount of fuel supply to the fire pot. This can result in
nuisance shutdowns and mis-starts.
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been
unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b. Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
c. Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies recommends to use a
heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically designed
for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
5. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency: As needed
• By: Homeowner
Ashes should be placed in a steel container with a tight-
fitting lid. The container of ashes should be moved
outdoors immediately and placed on a non-combustible
floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed
container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other
waste shall not be placed in this container.
WARNING
Disposal of Ashes
• Ashes should be placed in metal container
with tight fitting lid.
• Ashes should be retained in closed
container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.