Quadra-Fire • Fogata Grande
Although the frequency of appliance servicing and main
-
tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a
qualified service technician should perform an appliance
check-up annually.
Annual inspection by qualified technician
recommended.
Check:
• Obstructions of combustion and ventilation
air.
• Condition of logs.
• Condition of burner assembly.
• Burner ignition and operation.
• Burner air shutter adjustment.
• Gas connections and fittings.
Risk of:
•
Fire
• Delayed ignition or explosion
• Exposure to combustion fumes
• Odors
WARNING
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Maintaining and Servicing the Appliance
Risk of injury or property damage
Before servicing:
• Turn off utilities to appliance.
• Ensure appliance is completely cooled.
WARNING
Maintenance and Service Tasks:
Inspect
Maintenance Tasks
Burner Assembly
Remove logs and examine burner. Vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair. Use caution
when cleaning these areas. Screw tips that have penetrated the sheet metal are sharp and should be
avoided.
Remove any foreign objects
3
Inspect for paint condition, warpage, corrosion. Sand and repaint as necessary.
4
Verify unobstructed air circulation.
Logs
Inspect for broken, damaged or missing logs. Replace as necessary.
Verify correct log placement and no flame impingement causing sooting. Correct as necessary.
3
Verify logs are clean and carbon (soot) free. Logs may be cleaned with a dry bristle brush or dry cloth.
Handle logs with care as they are fragile and easily damaged.
Burner ignition and operation
Verify all gas connections are tight and leak-free.
Clean off burner top corrosion or deterioration. Replace burner if necessary.
3
Check for smooth lighting and ignition carryover to all ports. Verify there is no ignition delay.
4
Inspect for lifting or other flame problems.
Inspect orifice for soot, dirt or corrosion.
Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as required.
