Quadra-Fire CASTILEI-MBK, Manual

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November 27, 2017 7022-515G 11
CASTILE INSERT
This pellet insert 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.
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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, troubleshoot-
ing and service for your appliance. Visit www.quadrafire.
com to find a dealer. We recommend annual service by a
qualified service technician.
A. 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 .
Cleaning or Inspection
Frequency Daily Weekly Every 2
Weeks
Monthly Yearly
Ash Pan - Burning Wood Pellets Every 5 bags of fuel OR X
Ash Pan - Burning Alternate Fuels Every 1 bag of fuel OR X
Ash Removal from Firebox More frequently depending on the
fuel type or ash build-up
OR X
Auto-Clean Inspection More frequently depending on the
fuel type
OR X
Blower, Combustion (Exhaust) More frequently depending on the
fuel type
OR X
Blower, Convection More frequently depending on the
operating environment
OR X
Door Latch Inspection Prior to heating season OR X
Firebox - Prepare for Non-Burn Season At end of heating season OR X
Fire pot - Burning Softwood Pellets Every 5 bags OR X
Fire pot - Burning Hardwood Pellets Every 3 bags OR X
Fire pot - Burning Alternate Fuels Every 1 bag OR X
Glass When clear view of fire pot
becomes obscured
OR X
Heat Exchanger & Drop Tube Every 1 ton of fuel OR X
Hopper Every 1 ton of fuel or when chang-
ing fuel types
OR X
Venting System More frequently depending on the
fuel type
OR X
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