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4100-I ACT Wood Insert
250-7201F
R
Cleaning Plated Surfaces
IMPORTANT:
You must clean all the fingerprints and oils
from the plated surfaces before firing the insert for the first
time. Use warm soapy water and a soft rag, glass cleaner
and a paper towel, or vinegar and a paper towel to remove
the oils. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners! If not cleaned
properly prior to lighting the first fire, the oils can cause per-
manent stains. The plating will be cured upon firing of the
insert and oils will no longer affect the finish. Subsequently,
little maintenance is then required. Wipe clean as needed
with a soft towel.
Quadra-Fire inserts are equipped with super heat resistant
ceramic glass which can only be broken by impact or misuse.
Clean glass with any non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive
cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. Inspect
glass regularly. If you find a crack or break, immediately put
the fire out and return the door to your authorized dealer for
replacement of glass before further use. Do not substitute
materials for glass replacement.
MAINTAINING & SERvICING YOUR APPLIANCE
Care and Cleaning of Glass
Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
Fire Risk.
• Do not use chimney cleaners or flame colorants
in your appliance.
Will corrode pipe.
WARNING
Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot embers
before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool completely.
Disconnect flue pipe or remove baffle and ceramic blanket from
appliance before cleaning chimney. Otherwise residue can pile
up on top of the baffle and ceramic blanket and the appliance
will not work properly. (See Baffle Removal on
page 27
). Close
the door tightly. The creosote or soot should be removed with
a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use.
Clean out fallen ashes from the firebox. A chimney sweep can
perform this service.
It is also recommended that before each heating season the
entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and repaired
if necessary. During the heating season it should be cleaned
every 2 months or as recommended by a certified chimney
sweep; more frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft
(4.27 to 4.87m) measured from the bottom of the appliance.
I
nspection:
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.
Formation and Need For Removal
: When wood is burned
slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine
with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a newly-started or
a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on
the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote creates an extremely
hot fire which may damage the chimney or 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, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a
chimney fire.
If your type of installation is direct connect within a masonry
chimney, the insert will need to be pulled out from the fire-
place and disconnected from the flue prior to cleaning the
chimney. The creosote can either be caught in a large gar-
bage bag secured to the pipe or swept and vacuumed out
of the fireplace. Reconnect the pipe and re-install the insert
following installation instructions in this manual.
Fire Risk.
Prevent creosote buildup.
WARNING
• Inspect chimney connector and chimney once every two
months during heating season.
• Remove creosote to reduce risk of chimney fire.
• Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.
Remove cold ashes (not hot) from the insert at regular intervals,
depending on your usage. Ashes should be placed in a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes
should be placed on a non-combustible 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 thoroughly cooled. Always treat ashes as if
they contain hot coals.
Disposal of Ashes
Fire Risk.
Disposal of Ashes
WARNING
• Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fitting lid.
• Do not place metal container on combustible surface.
• Ashes should be retained in closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled.
NOTE: Remove all labels from glass prior to lighting the first fire.
