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OMNI- Test Laboratories, Inc.
TOPAZ
DIRECT VENT ROOM HEATER
Owner’s Manual
Installation and Operation
Model:
839-1290
839-1320
839-1340
844-4120
Quartet Front
Solitaire Front
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Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition meticulously fabricated and gold and nickel surfaces are of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you hand-fi nished for lasting beauty and enjoyment. Our pledge have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, to quality is completed as each model undergoes a quality and performance. control inspection. From design, to fabrication, to shipping: Our guarantee of quality is more than a word, it’s Quadra- This co
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- TABLE OF CONTENTS - Section 7: Electrical Information Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals A. Recommendation for Wire ..................27 A. Appliance Certifi cations ......................4 B. Connecting to the Appliance ...............27 B. Glass Specifi cations ............................4 C. Standing Pilot Ignition System Wiring ..27 C. BTU Specifi cations ..............................4 D. High Altitude Installations ....................4 E. Non-Combustible Materials .............
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Listing and Code Approvals 1 C. BTU Specifi cations A. Appliance Certifi cation Maximum Minimum Orifi ce *Effi ciency **P.4 Topaz Model MODEL: Input BTU Input Size Up To % (US or Canada) BTU OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc. LABORATORY: Topaz (NG) 39,500 26,500 .125 85 63 061-S-24-5 Topaz (LP) 38,000 30,500 .073 85 64 Direct Vent Gas Heater TYPE: * Thermal effi ciency maximum pipe with blower on. STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88a-2000 ּCSA 2.33a-M00 ּ ** Canada minimum pipe. UL307b ּCAN/CBA 2.17-M91 The product
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Inspection NOTE: The following requirements reference various The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally Massachusetts and national codes not contained in this vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installa- document. tion unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with G. Requirements for the Commonwealth of the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a) 1 through 4. Massachusetts Exemption
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Getting Started 2 A. Design & Installation Considerations C. Inspect Appliance & Components Quadra-Fire direct vent gas appliances are designed to operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the WARNING building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. No additional air source is required. Inspect appliance and components for damage. Damaged parts may impair safe operation. CAUTION • Do NOT install damaged components. • Do NOT install incomplete components. Check buildin
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Appliance Location and Clearances 3 NOTE: WARNING · Illustrations refl ect typical installations and are FOR Fire Risk DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. Provide adequate clearance: · Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. • Around air openings • To combustibles · Actual installation may vary due to individual design • For service access preference. Locate appliance away from traffi c areas. A. Selecting Appliance Location WARNING When selecting a location for your appliance it is importan
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Termination Locations 4 A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances HORIZONTAL OVERHANG WARNING 2 FT. 2 FT. MIN. VERTICAL Fire Risk. WALL LOWEST Explosion Risk. DISCHARGE OPENING Maintain vent clearance to combustibles TERMINATION as specifi ed. CAP • Do not pack air space with insulation or other materials. X 12 Failure to keep insulation or other materials away from vent pipe may cause fi re. ROOF PITCH IS X/12 H (MIN.) - MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING Measure vertical cleara
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(See Note 2) (S Note 2) v v v v = VENT TERMINAL X = AIR SUPPLY INLET = AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED V K = 3 ft. (U.S.A.) A = 12 inches ............. clearances above grade, veran- (See Note 1) 6 ft. (Canada) ......... clearance to a mechanical da, porch, deck or balcony (powered) air supply inlet B = 12 inches ............ clearances to window or door L** = 7 ft. ......................... clearance above paved that may be opened, or to per- (See Note 1) sidewalkor a paved driveway manent
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Vent Information 5 A. Venting Components B. Use of Elbows In order to comply with applicable codes and product warranties, use only following venting components: CAUTION • Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT) ALL vent confi guration specifi cations MUST be followed. • Security Chimney's Secure Vent Chimney System • This product is tested and listed to these specifi cations. • Selkirk Metalbestos • Appliance performance will suffer if specifi cations are • AmeriVent not followed. • Simpson Dur
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D. How to Use the Vent Graph E. Venting Guidelines 1. Measure the vertical distance from the center line of the NOTES flue pipe to the center of the 90° elbow. On the graph The maximum horizontal vent run is 20 ft. (6m) when the below, draw a horizontal line from that measurement vertical vent rise is 10 ft. (3m). on the vertical axis across until it intersects with the The minimum horizontal vent run is 6 in. (152mm) slanted line. Horizontal sections require a 1/4 in. (6mm) rise for every 12
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F. Horizontal Termination WARNING Fire Hazard. Up & Out Installations for Top Vent Type A - Exhaust Fume Risk. Configurations Impaired Performance of Appliance. WALL THIMBLE • Ensure vent components are locked together correctly. 90 DEGREE • Pipe may separate if not properly joined. ELBOW Step 2. HHW2 - PIPE LENGTH Direct vent pipe is designed with a locking connection. To Recommended WALL for optimum THIMBLE connect the venting system to the appliance flue outlet, a PIPE LENGTH performa
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Step 3. NOTE: For installations using a round support box/wall thimble (1) Installation requires a minimum of 6 in. (152mm) (check pipe manufacturer's instructions), mark the wall for a horizontal run of vent with a 1/4 in. (6mm) rise run towards 10 in. x 10 in. (254mm x 254mm) square hole. The center the termination. Each 1 ft. (305mm) of horizontal venting of the square hole should line up with the center line of the must include a 1/4 in. (6mm) rise. Never allow the vent horizonta
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the vent pipe. Use the two sheet metal screws provided to connect the strips to the pipe section (Figure 5.9). 8 in. (203mm) 7 in. 1/4 in. (6mm) (178mm) 7 in. FOLD STRAP (178mm) 6 in. HERE (152mm) SHEET METAL SCREW WALL Figure 5.7 WALL THIMBLE COVER/CEILING THIMBLE FIRESTOP AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL JURISDICTION STRAP (NOTE: If you are installing termination cap HHW2, the Figure 5.9 pipe will be off center on flashing). Ensure that proper clearances to combustible materials are maintained.
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G. Vertical Termination 1. Direct Vent Pipe VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP STORM COLLAR 40 ft. FLASHING MAXIMUM FIRESTOP SUPPORT BOX PIPE LENGTH Figure 5.11 Step 2. Set the gas appliance in its desired location. Drop a plumb bob down from the ceiling to the position of the appliance flue exit, and mark the location where the vent will penetrate the ceiling. Drill a small hole at this point. Next, drop a plumb bob from the roof to the hole previously drilled in the ceiling, and mark the spot wh
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Step 3. SHINGLES OVERLAP ON To install the round support box/wall thimble cover in a flat TOP EDGE OF FLASHING ceiling, cut a 10 in. (254mm) square hole in the ceiling, centered on the hole drilled in Step 2. Frame the hole as shown in Figure 5.13. CEILING JOISTS FRAMING CAP AND STORM COLLAR NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY Figure 5.14 ROUND CEILING SUPPORT BOX/WALL THIMBLE COVER Step 7. Continue to assemble pipe sections until the height of the 1-1/2 in. (38mm) LONG vent (before adding the termina
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Step 9. Twist-lock the vent cap and seal. Note: For multi-story vertical installations, a ceiling firestop is required at the second floor, and any subsequent floors (Figure 5.16). The opening should be framed to 10 in. x 10 in. (254mm x 254mm) inside dimensions, in the same manner as shown in Figure 5.13. NAILS CEILING FIRES TOP MIN. 1 in. (25mm) CLEARANCE MIN. 1 in. (25mm) CLEARANCE MIN. 1 in. (25mm) CLEARANCE MIN. 1 in. (25mm) CLEARANCE Figure 5.16 WARNING Fire Risk. Explosion Risk. • An
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2. Cathedral Ceiling Step 1. Follow installation Steps 1 and 2 under vertical installation section, page 15. Step 2. Using the plumb-bob, mark the center line of the venting system on the ceiling, and drill a small hole through the ceiling and roof at this point. From the roof, locate the drill hole and mark the outline of the cathedral ceiling support box. Step 3. Remove shingles or other roof covering as necessary to cut the rectangular hole for the support box. Cut the hole 1/8 in. (3m
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3. Class A Metal Chimney Step 4. Pass the flex pipe down through the center of the chimney system, and center the top adapter on the top of the chimney TERMINATION CAP pipe. Drill four 1/8 in. (3mm) diameter holes through the TOP top adapter, and into the chimney top. Ensure that you are ADAPTOR drilling into the metal on the chimney. Twist lock the high wind termination cap onto the top adapter (Figures 5.22 FLASHING and 5.23). EXISTING METAL CHIMNEY SYSTEM 4 in. (102mm) FLEX PIPE RETRO
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4. Existing Masonry Chimney Type A - Up & Out Installations for Top Vent Type B - Hearth Rear Vent Installations for Use With Configurations Rear Vent Kit (see Section 12 for conversion kit and venting components.) TERMINATION CAP TOP ADAPTOR Chimney Liner FLASHING Termination Cap Part #923GK RETRO CONNECTOR 4 in. (102mm) Co-Axial to FLEX LINER Co-Linear 90° ELBOW 3 in. (76mm) Connector FLEX LINER Part #923GCL PIPE LENGTH OPTIONAL DIRECT VENT PIPE Chimney Liner Termination Cap Part
