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Maintenance and Service
B. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart
Follow the detailed instructions found in this section for each step listed as referenced in the chart below.
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.
This pellet heater 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 heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
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.
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
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
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
changing fuel types
OR
X
Top Vent Adapter
More frequently depending
on ash build-up
OR
X
Venting System
More frequently depending
on the fuel type
OR
X
A. Proper Shutdown Procedure
Turn off the thermostat.
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
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