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Quadrafire • Expedition II AU Owner’s Manual_Rev B • 2020 - ___ • 03/21
B. General Maintenance
1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
• Frequency:
Every 2 months during heating season or
as recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more
frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft.
(measured from bottom of appliance)
• By:
Certified Chimney Sweep
Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot embers
before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool completely.
Disconnect flue pipe or remove baffle and ceramic blanket
from appliance before cleaning chimney. Otherwise residue
can pile up on top of the baffle and ceramic blanket and the
appliance will not work properly. (See
Baffle Board & Fiber
Blanket
on
page 23
). Close the door tightly. The creosote or
soot should be removed with a brush specifically designed
for the type of chimney in use. Clean out fallen ashes from
the firebox.
It is also recommended that before each heating season
the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and
repaired if necessary.
Inspection:
Inspect the system at the appliance connection and at the
chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits
quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from the top
as well as from the bottom.
Formation and Need For Removal
:
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote.
The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
chimney flue of a newly-started or a slow-burning fire. As
a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.
When ignited, this creosote creates an extremely hot fire
which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected
once every 2 months during the heating season to determine
if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred. If creosote or
soot has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the
risk of a chimney fire.
2. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency:
When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of
firebox lip
• By:
Homeowner
3. Appliance Inspection
• Frequency:
Every 2 months at the same time the
chimney and chimney connector are inspected.
• By:
Homeowner
Check for:
• Cracks in glass
• Door handle - smooth cam operation
• Baffle and ceramic blanket correct placement
• Baffle for warpage
• Firebrick for cracks, broken or crumbly
• Door gasket (Dollar bill test): Place a dollar bill between
the appliance and the door and then shut the door. If you
can pull the dollar bill out, replace the door gasket.
• Glass frame for loose screws
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a non-combustible 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.
Fire Risk.
Ashes could contain hot embers.
WARNING
!
Fire Risk.
Disposal of Ashes
•
Ashes should be placed in metal container
with tight fitting lid.
•
Do not place metal container on
combustible surface.
WARNING
!
•
Ashes should be retained in closed container until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Fire Risk.
•
Do not use chimney cleaners or flame
colorants in your appliance. Will corrode
chimney pipe.
WARNING
!
Fire Risk.
Prevent creosote buildup.
•
Inspect chimney connector and chimney once
every two months during heating season.
•
Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney
fire.
•
Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.
WARNING
!
