Convection blower removal

[BigJohnfromCT]

Can anyone tell me how to remove the convection blower on a Quadrafire MVAE. It was manufactured in January 2011. The blower really needs to be cleaned and I think to do it right I should take it out. Problem is that the power supply and the control board seem to be in the way. Thank you.

 

[SwineFlue]

The manual says you have to remove the power supply... page 40.

 

[john193]

I'm on mobile and can't see your signature. Do you have the insert or the free standing model?

Here is a vid on the free standing

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For the insert you don't need to remove the power supply. Just need to pull the stove out.

 

[BigJohnfromCT]

The manual says you have to remove the power supply... page 40.

Thank you. That is exactly what I needed to know. Have you ever attempted it? Is there any risk of breaking wires if one is careful?

 

[BigJohnfromCT]

I'm on mobile and can't see your signature. Do you have the insert or the free standing model?

Here is a vid on the free standing

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For the insert you don't need to remove the power supply. Just need to pull the stove out.

John, it's a free standing. The video is very helpful if not a little scary. I consider myself pretty handy but maneuvering the blower around all those wires is a little daunting. I guess slow and easy is the key. Thank you.

 

[smg64ct]

Let me know how you made out. At the end of the season I'm going to take mine out and clean it.

 

[john193]

I take mine out yearly, usually around the time I'm closing up the stove for the summer. I then grab a handful of q-tips dabbed in water and I can get into every nook on the blower. I clean the general housing area with a damp rag as well.