Quadra-Fire • QV36DB-A • 2018-900 Rev. F • 12/07
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Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace
Fireplace Maintenance
Although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main-
tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you
should have a qualified service technician perform an appli-
ance check-up at the beginning of each heating season.
See the table below for specific guidelines regarding each
fireplace maintenance task.
IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE GAS BEFORE SERVICING
YOUR FIREPLACE.
Replacing old ember material
Frequency:
Once annually, during the checkup.
By:
Qualified service technician.
Task:
Brush away loose ember material near the burner.
Replace old ember material with new dime-size and shape
pieces. New ember material should be placed on top of the
burner. Save the remaining ember material and repeat this
procedure at your next servicing. For more information, see
Placing Ember Material
.
Cleaning Burner and Controls
Frequency:
Once annually.
By:
Qualified service technician.
Task:
Brush or vacuum the control compartment, fireplace
logs and burner areas surrounding the logs.
Checking Flame Patterns, Flame Height
Frequency:
Periodically.
By:
Qualified service technician/Home owner.
Task:
Make a visual check of your fireplace’s flame patterns.
Make sure the flames are steady - not lifting or floating.
See Figure 44. The thermopile/thermocouple tips should
be covered with flame (See Figure 32).
Figure 44. Burner Flame Patterns
MAKE SURE THE
FLAMES ARE STEADY—
NOT LIFTING OR
FLOATING.
Checking Vent System
Frequency:
Before initial use and at least annually
thereafter, more frequently if possible.
By:
Qualified service technician/Home owner.
Task:
Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to
ensure that no debris is interfering with the flow of air. Inspect
entire vent system for proper function.
Cleaning Glass Door
Frequency:
After the first 3 to 4 hours of use. As neces-
sary after initial cleaning.
By:
Home owner.
Task:
Remove and clean glass after the first 3 to 4 hours of
use. After the initial cleaning, clean as necessary, particu-
larly after adding new ember (flame colorant) material. Film
deposits on the inside of the glass door should be cleaned
off using a household glass cleaner.
NOTE: DO NOT handle
or attempt to clean the door when it is hot and DO
NOT use abrasive cleaners.
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Figure 43.
BAFFLE
CONTROL
LEVER
After the Installation
LEAVE THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL WITH
THE APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Step 13 Climate Control
This model is equipped with a baffle which will allow you to
control the usable heat output. The baffle control lever is
located at the lower left corner of the unit behind the lower
grille.
TOP VENTED: More Heat: Pull handle down and push back
to close the damper. Less Heat: Pull handle forward and
push up to open the damper.
REAR VENTED: More Heat: Pull handle forward and push
up to close the damper. Less Heat: Pull handle down and
push back to open the damper.
