Quadra-Fire QV36DC-A - Manual (Page 31)

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After the Installation
LEAVE THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL WITH
THE APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
4
Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace
Fireplace Maintenance
Although the frequency of your fi replace servicing and
maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation,
you should have a qualifi ed service technician perform an
appliance check-up at the beginning of each heating sea-
son. See the table below for specifi c guidelines regarding
each fi replace maintenance task.
IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE GAS BEFORE SERVICING
YOUR FIREPLACE.
Replacing old ember material
Frequency: Once annually, during the checkup.
By: Qualifi ed service technician.
Task: Brush away loose ember material near the burner.
Replace old ember material with new dime-size and shape
pieces. New ember material should be placed on top of
the burner. Save the remaining ember material and repeat
this procedure at your next servicing. For more information,
see Placing Ember Material.
Cleaning Burner and Controls
Frequency: Once annually.
By: Qualifi ed service technician.
Task: Brush or vacuum the control compartment, fi replace
logs and burner areas surrounding the logs.
Checking Flame Patterns, Flame Height
Frequency: Periodically.
By: Qualifi ed service technician/Home owner.
Task: Make a visual check of your fireplace’s flame
patterns. Make sure the fl ames are steady - not lifting or
fl oating. See Figure 44. The thermopile/thermocouple tips
should be covered with fl ame (See Figure 32).
Figure 44. Burner Flame Patterns
Checking Vent System
Frequency: Before initial use and at least annually
thereafter, more frequently if possible.
By: Qualifi ed service technician/Home owner.
Task: Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis
to ensure that no debris is interfering with the fl ow of air.
Inspect entire vent system for proper function.
Cleaning Glass Door
Frequency: After the fi rst 3 to 4 hours of use. As neces-
sary after initial cleaning.
By: Home owner.
Task: Remove and clean glass after the fi rst 3 to 4 hours
of use. After the initial cleaning, clean as necessary, par-
ticularly after adding new ember (fl ame colorant) material.
Film deposits on the inside of the glass door should be
cleaned off using a household glass cleaner. NOTE: DO
NOT handle or attempt to clean the door when it is hot
and DO NOT use abrasive cleaners.
MAKE SURE THE
FLAMES ARE STEADY—
NOT LIFTING OR
FLOATING.
!
Figure 43.
BAFFLE
CONTROL
LEVER
Step 13 Climate Control
This model is equipped with a baffl e which will allow you
to control the usable heat output. The baffl e control lever
is located at the lower left corner of the unit behind the
lower grille.
TOP VENTED: More Heat: Pull handle down and push
back to close the damper. Less Heat: Pull handle forward
and push up to open the damper.
REAR VENTED: More Heat: Pull handle forward and push
up to close the damper. Less Heat: Pull handle down and
push back to open the damper.