Quadra-Fire CASTILE-CCR - Manual (Page 28)

Page 28 250-6422D October 11, 2005
R Castile Pellet Stove RR
6. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency: As needed
• By: Homeowner
• Task:
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should
be placed on a noncombustible 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 been
thoroughly cooled.
7. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers
• Frequency: Weekly or as needed
• By: Homeowner
• Task:
The amount of ash buildup in the firepot will be a good
guide to determine how often you should clean the heat
exchangers.
a. Allow the appliance to completely cool down before
pulling the cleaning rods. Turn the thermostat on and
then immediately off to start the exhaust blower on its
cycle time. It will pull fly ash out the exhaust instead
of into the room. Open the cast hinged face to access
the 2 cleaning rods. See Figure 28.1.
b. Locate the 2 rods directly underneath the heat
exchanger tubes. Rods are bent at a 90° angle for
easy handling.
3. To clean, pull the rods straight out until it stops,
approximately 5-1/2 inches (140mm). Slide the rods
OUT and IN a couple of times.
Figure 28.1
8. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger
• Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel
• By: Homeowner
• Task:
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. The ash will be resting on
the back of the baffle. This will require removing the cast
baffle. Please refer to page 32 for a detailed explanation
of removing the baffle.
WARNING
Heat exchanger cleaning rods may be warm
to the touch. For safety purposes wear
gloves.
Do not pull heat exchanger cleaning rods
while appliance is operating.
NOTE: There are heavy duty vacuum cleaners specifically
designed for solid fuel appliance cleaning.
9. Cleaning the Glass
• Frequency: As needed
• By: Homeowner
• Task:
a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning
glass.
b. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass
cleaner. Wipe off with dry towel.
Handle glass assembly with care.
When cleaning glass:
• Avoid striking, scratching or
slamming glass.
• Do NOT clean glass when hot.
CAUTION
• Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.
• Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film.
• Refer to maintenance instructions.
Handle glass with care.
• Inspect the gasket to ensure it is
undamaged.
• Do NOT strike, slam or scratch glass.
• Do NOT operate appliance with glass
assembly removed.
WARNING
• Do NOT operate with glass cracked, broken or
scratched.
Heat Exchanger Tubes
Cleaning Rods
Disposal of Ashes
WARNING
• Ashes should be placed in metal container
with tight fitting lid.
• Ashes should be retained in closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.