Quadra-Fire MT VERNON - Maintenance and Service; A. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart

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MT. VERNON AE INSERT
4 Maintenance and Service
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart
NOTICE: These are recommendations. Clean more frequently if you encounter heavy build-up of ash at the
recommended interval or you see soot coming from the vent. Not properly cleaning your appliance on a
regular basis will void your warranty.
Follow the detailed instructions found in this section for each step listed in the chart below.
This pellet appliance has a manufacturer-set minimum
low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this
pellet appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
Shock and Smoke Hazard
• Turn down thermostat, let appliance
completely cool and exhaust blower must be
off. Now you can unplug appliance before
servicing.
• Smoke spillage into room can occur if
appliance is not cool before unplugging.
• Risk of shock if appliance not unplugged
before servicing appliance.
CAUTION
Cleaning or Inspection
Frequency Daily Weekly
Every 2
Weeks
Monthly Yearly
Ash Pan - Burning Wood Pellets Every 5 bags of fuel OR X
Ash Pan - Burning Alternate
Fuels
Every 1 bag of fuel OR X
Ash Removal from Firebox
More frequently depending
on the fuel type or ash build-
up
OR X
Auto-Clean Inspection
More frequently depending
on the fuel type
OR X
Blower, Combustion (Exhaust)
More frequently depending
on the fuel type
OR X
Blower, Convection
More frequently depending
on the operating environment
OR X
Door Latch Inspection Prior to heating season OR X
Firebox - Prepare for Non-Burn
Season
At end of heating season OR X
Fire pot - Burning Softwood
Pellets
Every 5 bags OR X
Fire pot - Burning Hardwood
Pellets
Every 3 bags OR X
Fire pot - Burning Alternate Fuels Every 1 bag OR X
Glass
When clear view of re pot
becomes obscured
OR X
Heat Exchanger & Drop Tube Every 1 ton of fuel OR X
Hopper
Every 1 ton of fuel or when
changing fuel types
OR X
Venting System
More frequently depending
on the fuel type
OR X
When properly maintained, your replace will give you
many years of trouble-free service. Contact your dealer
to answer questions regarding proper operations,
troubleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit
www.quadrare.com/owner-resources to view basic
troubleshooting, FAQs, use & care videos. We recommend
annual service by a qualied service technician.