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Maintenance and Service
WARNING! Hot Surfaces!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool
down.
DO NOT clean fireplace until it is cooled.
A. Maintenance Tasks-Homeowners
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service technician only. The fireplace should be inspected before use
and at least annually by a professional service person.
The following tasks may be performed annually by the homeowner. If you are uncomfortable performing any of the listed
tasks, please call your dealer for a service appointment.
1. Chimney Inspection
Frequency:
As necessary; at least annually before lighting fireplace, or once every two months during heating sea
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son.
By:
Homeowner/Chimney Sweep
• Confirm that termination cap remains clear and unobstructed.
• Inspect for blockages such as bird nests, leaves, etc.
• Inspect for corrosion or separation.
• Inspect for creosote and remove as needed, at least every two months during the heating season.
• Inspect the system at the fireplace connection and at the chimney top.
In the event of a chimney fire, Hearth & Home Technologies recommends replacement of the chimney and inspection of
the adjacent structure to the provisions of NFPA Level III inspection criteria.
WARNING!
Risk of Asphyxiation and Fire! Annual inspection by qualified technician recommended.
Check:
• condition of doors, surrounds and fronts
• condition of glass and glass assembly
• obstructions of combustion and ventilation air
• obstructions of termination cap
Clean:
• glass
• air passageways, grilles
Task
Frequency To be completed by
1.
Chimney Inspection
As needed
Homeowner or Chimney Sweep
2.
Chimney Cleaning
As needed
Chimney Sweep
3.
Plated Surfaces Cleaning
As needed
Homeowner
4. Glass Doors
Seasonally
5.
Glass Cleaning
As needed
6. Door Gasket
Seasonally
7. Ash Removal
As needed
8. Baffle/Blanket/Channel Protector Seasonally
9.
Firebrick
Seasonally
This fireplace needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate this
fireplace in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
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Quadra-Fire • 7100 FP Owner’s Manual • 433-3600 • Rev J • 09/21/15