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Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev. K
Inspect
Maintenance Tasks
Doors
1. Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair as necessary.
2. Verify no obstructions to air fl ow.
3. Verify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects.
Gasket Seal, Glass
Assembly and Glass
1. Inspect gasket seal and its condition.
2. Inspect glass for scratches and nicks that can lead to breakage when exposed to heat.
3. Confi rm there is no damage to glass or glass frame, Replace as necessary.
4. Verify that latches engage properly and glass attachment components are intact and operat-
ing properly. Replace as necessary.
5. Clean glass. Replace glass assembly if severely coated with silicate deposits that cannot be
removed.
Valve Compartment
and Firebox Top
1. Vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair. Use caution when cleaning these
areas. Screw tips that have penetrated the sheet metal are sharp and should be avoided.
2. Remove any foreign objects.
3. Verify unobstructed air circulation.
Logs
1. Inspect for broken, damaged, or missing logs. Replace as necessary.
2. Verify correct log placement and no fl ame impingement causing sooting. Correct as neces-
sary.
Firebox
1. Inspect for paint condition, warpage, corrosion or perforation. Sand and repaint as neces-
sary.
2. Replace appliance if fi rebox has been perforated.
Burner Ignition and
Operation
1. Verify burner is properly secured and aligned with pilot or igniter.
2. Clean off burner top, inspect for plugged ports, corrosion or deterioration. Replace burner if
necessary.
USE CAUTION WHEN CLEANING/HANDLING CERAMIC BURNER.
3. Replace ember material with new dime-size and shape pieces. Do not block ports or obstruct
lighting paths.
4. Check for smooth lighting and ignition carryover to all ports. Verify there is no ignition delay.
5. Inspect for lifting and other fl ame problems.
6. Inspect orifi ce for soot, dirt or corrosion.
7. Verify manifold and inlet pressures. Adjust regulator as required.
8. Inspect pilot fl ame strength. Clean or replace orifi ce as necessary.
9. Inspect thermocouple/thermopile sensor rod for soot, corrosion and deterioration. Clean with
emery cloth or replace as required.
10. Verify millivolt output. Replace as necessary.
Venting
1. Inspect venting for blockage or obstruction such as bird nests, leaves, etc.
2. Confi rm that termination cap remains clear and unobstructed by plants, etc.
3. Verify that termination cap clearance to subsequent construction (building additions, decks,
fences or sheds) has been maintained.
4. Inspect for corrosion or separation.
5. Verify weather stripping, sealing and fl ashing remains intact.
Remote Controls
1. Verify operation of remote.
2. Replace batteries in remote transmitters and battery-powered receivers.
A. Maintenance Tasks
