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Quadra-Fire • QFI30FB-IFT, QFI35FB-IFT Owner’s Manual • 2555-981 Rev. L • 10/20
Decorative Fronts, Surrounds
Frequency:
Annually
By:
Homeowner
Tools needed
: Protective gloves, stable work surface
• Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary.
• Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair
as necessary.
•
Check that louvers are not blocked.
•
Vacuum and dust surfaces.
Remote Control
Frequency:
Seasonally
By:
Homeowner
Tools needed:
Replacement batteries and remote con-
trol instructions.
• Locate remote control transmitter and receiver.
• Verify operation of remote. Refer to remote control
operation instructions for proper calibration and setup
procedure.
• Place batteries as needed in remote transmitters and
battery-powered receivers.
• Place remote control out of reach of children.
If not using your fireplace for an extended period of time
(summer months, vacations/trips, etc), to prevent unin-
tended operation:
• Remove batteries from remote controls.
• Unplug 6 volt adapter plug on IPI models.
Venting
Frequency:
Seasonally
By:
Homeowner
Tools needed:
Protective gloves and safety glasses.
• Inspect venting and termination cap for blockage or
obstruction such plants, bird nests, leaves, snow, debris,
etc.
• Verify termination cap clearance to subsequent construc-
tion (building additions, decks, fences, or sheds).
• Inspect for corrosion or separation.
• Verify weather stripping, sealing and flashing remains
intact.
• Inspect draft shield to verify it is not damaged or missing.
• Clean glass with a non-abrasive commercially available
cleaner.
- Light deposits: Use a soft cloth with soap and water
- Heavy deposits: Use commercial fireplace glass
cleaner (consult with your dealer)
• Carefully set fixed glass assembly in place on fireplace.
Hold glass in place with one hand and secure glass
latches with the other hand.
• Inspect and operate all glass latches to ensure they move
freely and no obstructions are present.
• Reinstall door or decorative front.
Replacing Fixed Glass Assembly
• Tilt glass assembly toward fireplace and slide glass
assembly downward to engage bottom latches. Verify
bottom latches are fully engaged and then fasten the
two top latches.
• Note that the extended glass latch tabs on the glass
frame are for the bottom glass latches.
• Once both top latches are disengaged, grab the glass
frame assembly by the sides and tilt it outward and
downward. Lift up slightly to disengage the glass
assembly from the bottom glass latches. See Figure 4.4.
Figure 4.3 Release Glass Latches One at a Time
Figure 4.4 Tilt Glass Down and Lift Up to Disengage Bottom Latch
• To remove glass assembly, release one top glass latch at
a time. Use one hand to support the glass while pulling
the top spring-loaded latch forward with the other hand.
See Figure 4.3.
