Quadra-Fire MTVERNON-AE-MBK - Manual (Page 34)

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4. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency:
As needed
• By:
Homeowner
a. Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-
fitting lid.
b. 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.
c. 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 been thoroughly cooled.
3. Cleaning Ash Pan
• Frequency:
Weekly or every -5 bags
• By:
Homeowner
a Locate the ash pan underneath the firepot.
b. Slide the ash pan straight out.
c. Empty into a non-combustible container and re-install ash
pan.
d. When replacing ash pan push it back until it catches on
the  side latches.
e. Clinkers filling the ash pan will have to be cleaned out
more often than ash.
See Disposal of Ashes.
2. Ash Removal from Firebox
• Frequency:
Weekly or more frequenctly depending on
ash build-up
• By:
Homeowner
Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
There must not be any hot ashes in the firebox during
cleaning.
Frequent cleaning of the ash in the firebox with a vacuum
cleaner will help slow down the build-up of ash in the
exhaust blower and vent system.
1. Auto-Clean System Inspection & Cleaning
• Frequency:
Monthly or every ton (aprx. 50 bags) or
more frequently depending on the type of fuel
• By:
Homeowner
a. Be sure the wall control screen says OFF and the
appliance is allowed to cool.
b. Open the firebox door. Inspect the auto-clean springs:
(See item #59 on page 46 for the location of the
springs).
c. Inspect the holes in the firepot floor for any debris.
• The holes must be kept clear.
d. How often the firepot cleans itself depends on:
• The type of fuel you selected on the thermostat wall
control
• How long the appliance burns before satisfying set
point on wall the control.
• Burning biomass fuels may require a more thorough
cleaning during the burn season.
e. Excessive clinkers will eventually jam the auto-clean
system and generate an error message on the wall
control.
• Inspect for any degradation or deformation
• As the springs heat up and cool down they can
lose tension
• If there is a gap showing above the firepot bottom,
approximately 1/16 inch (1.59mm) or more, it
means the springs have lost their tension
• Lost tension can not keep the floor in the proper
position causing ignition problems and fuel falling
into the ash pan.
• Call your dealer to replace the springs.
C. General Maintenance and Cleaning
Figure 34.1
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! Keep combustible materi-
als, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids
clear of appliance.
• Do
NOT store flammable materials in the appliance’s
vicinity.
• Do
NOT use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal
lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a
fire in this heater.
Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is
in use as combustible materials may ignite.
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE!
Do
NOT store fuel:
• Closer than required clearances to combustibles to ap-
pliance.
• Within space required for loading or ash removal.