6. Door Gasket
Frequency:
Seasonally
By:
Homeowner
• Open door, place half a dollar bill inside and close
the door.
• Attempt to pull the bill out.
• If the bill gives good resistance or is not removable,
the gasket is adjusted correctly. If the bill is
easily removed, the gasket needs adjustment or
replacement to create an even seal all around door.
It may be necessary to adjust or tighten the door latch.
9. Firebrick
Frequency:
By:
Tools
Needed:
• Inspect condition of brick. Replace if crumbly or
otherwise deteriorated, or if cracks exceed 1/4 in.
(6 mm).
7. Ash Removal
Frequency:
As necessary
By:
Homeowner
Tools
Needed
: Covered metal container, metal
shovel, fireplace broom
CAUTION!
Do not use a polish with abrasives. It will
scratch plated surfaces.
• Use a glass cleaner or vinegar and towel to remove
the oils.
• Oils can cause permanent markings on plating if not
removed.
• After plating is cured, oils will not affect the finish.
3. Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces
Frequency:
Initially and as needed
By:
Homeowner
Tools
Needed
: Vinegar or glass cleaner, soft towel
4. Glass Door
Frequency:
As necessary
By:
Homeowner
• Inspect glass panel for cracks. Replace if this
condition is present.
• Inspect glass gasket. Confirm glass does not move
around in glass frame.
WARNING!
Risk of Fire! DO NOT
remove ashes until
the fire is out and the fireplace is cold.
• Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight
fitting lid.
• The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a noncombustible 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.
5. Glass Cleaning
Frequency:
As necessary
By:
Homeowner
Tools
Needed
: Vinegar or glass cleaner, soft towel
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Use a
damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or a commercially
available oven cleaner. Remove any oven cleaner
residue with a glass cleaner or soap and water.
8. Baffle and Blanket
Frequency:
As necessary
By:
Homeowner
Tools
Needed
:
• Ensure correct baffle and baffle protection channel
placement; replace baffle components if damaged
or missing.
•
The ceramic blanket and baffle board MUST be in
contact with the back of the firebox and even with
each other in the
front. The baffle protection channel
MUST be in position. Refer to Section 3.A.3.
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Quadra-Fire • Pioneer III Owner’s Manual • 4182-900 • Rev D • 08/19
