Hearth and Home Technologies QUADRA-FIRE 823-0170 - MBK - Manual (Page 27)

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Inspe tion Inspect the system at the appliance connection and at
the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits
quicker, so it is important to check the chimney from the top as well
as from the bottom.
For ation an ee For e o al: When wood is burned slowly, it
produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled
moisture to form creosote.
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even destroy the house.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected once
every 2 months during the heating season to determine if a creosote
or soot buildup has occurred. If creosote or soot has accumulated,
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also recommended that before each heating season the entire
system be professionally inspected, cleaned and repaired if
necessary.
2. Close the door tightly and proceed with sweeping the chimney.
3. Sweep the collected ashes into the ash removal box, and empty.
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1. The stove and ashes must be completely cooled down before
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from the right hand side. Pull ash pan out carefully.
2. Clean ash down through the ash removal system grate into
the drawer below. If there are large pieces in the ashes, you
can remove the grate before brushing the ash into the drawer.
3. Be sure to replace the grate before operating the stove.
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ashes following the directions on
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