Quadra-Fire CB1200-B Manuel D’Utilisation

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7.  Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger 
•  Frequency:  Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel

•  By:  Homeowner

  a.  Be  sure  the  appliance  is  allowed  to  cool,  has  been 

unplugged and the exhaust blower is off 

.  b. A  more  thorough  cleaning  is  needed  to  remove  the 

excess  ash  that  is  left  behind  from  the  use  of  the 

cleaning rods for the heat exchanger tubes.  

  c. The ash will be resting on the back of the baffles.  This 

will require removing the baffles.  Please refer to 

33 for instructions on removing the baffles.

9.  Cleaning the Glass
•  Frequency: When clear view of the firepot becomes 

obscure.

•  By:  Homeowner
  a.  Be sure the appliance  is allowed  to cool, has been 

unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.

  b. Use  a  damp  paper  towel  or  any  nonabrasive  glass 

cleaner.  Wipe off with dry towel.

8.  Cleaning Exhaust Path
•  Frequency:  Yearly or more frequently depending on 

ash build-up.

•  By:  Homeowner

a.  Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been 

unplugged and the exhaust blower is off 

b.  Open the hinged access door on the left of the appli-

ance.

c.  Reach in and unlatch the trap door that is connected 

to the rear of exhaust blower.

d.  Use a small vacuum hose attachment to clean area.
e.  Re-latch and close trap door.

Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass:
•  Avoid striking, scratching or slamming 

glass.

•  Do NOT clean glass when it is hot.
•  Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
•  Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film.
•  Refer to maintenance instructions.

13. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubrication
•  Frequency:  Yearly or as needed

•  By:  Quality Service Technician/Homeowner

•  Task::  Contact your local dealer.

•  Frequency:  Yearly or as needed

•  By:   Qualified Service Technician

12. Cleaning the Hopper
•  Frequency:  Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel

•  By:  Homeowner

After  burning  approximately  1  ton  of  fuel  or  changing 

fuels you will need to clean the hopper to prevent saw-

dust build-up.  
A  combination  of  sawdust  and  pellets  on  the  auger 

reduces the amount of fuel supply to the firepot.  This 

can result in nuisance shutdowns and mis-starts.
a.   Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been 

unplugged and the exhaust blower is off.

b  Empty the hopper of any remaining pellets.
c.  Vacuum the hopper and feed tube.

10. Door Latch Inspection
•  Frequency:  Prior to heating season

•  By:  Homeowner
  a.  Be  sure  the  appliance  is  allowed  to  cool,  has  been 

unplugged and the exhaust blower is off 

 

b. To adjust, open the latch and pivot the holding rod out.  

Loosen the jam nut on the rod.  

 

c.  With a Phillips head screw driver, turn the rod clockwise 

to tighten. The latch handle should snap securely in 

place when adjusted properly. 

 

d.  After adjusting the latch, be sure to tighten the jam nut 

on the rod to hold the adjustment.

11. Door Gasket Inspection
•  Frequency:  Prior to heating season

•  By:  Homeowner
  a.  Be  sure  the  appliance  is  allowed  to  cool,  has  been 

unplugged and the exhaust blower is off 

 

b. To inspect the door rope (gasket), open the door and 

see that the door rope extends approximately 1/8 inch 

(mm) to /16 inch (9.5mm) from the door rope chan-

nel.  

 

c. It should show signs of compaction all the way around 

the door where the rope contacts the face of the appli-

ance.  Confirm there are no air leaks.