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5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family! Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition achieve the optimum operation of our stoves, inserts and fire- of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you have places. And yet we are old-fashioned when it comes to crafts- our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and perfor- manship. Each unit is meticulously fabricated and surfaces are mance. hand-finished for lasting beauty
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals Section 8: Operating Instructions A. Appliance Certifications ......................4 A. Over-Firing Your Appliance .................23 B. Mobile Home Approved ......................4 B. Wood Selection & Storage ..................23 C. Glass Specifications ............................4 C. Burning Process ..................................23-24 D. BTU & Efficiency Specifications ..........4 D. Air Co
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT Listing and Code Approvals 1 A. Appliance Certification D. BTU & Efficiency Specifications MODEL: 5100-I ACT WoodInsert 1.98grams/hour EPA Certified LABORATORY: OMNI Test Laboratories,Inc. 75.5% on Medium Efficiency REPORT NO. 061-S-59-2 BTU - EPA 50,800 TYPE: WoodStove up to ,500 sq ft HeatingCapacity STANDARD: UL18 and ULC S68 and (UM) 8-HUD, Mobile Home Approved. 21 inches MaximumLog Length 3.0 cubicfeet Firebox Capacity The Quadra-Fir
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT Getting Started 2 B. Fire Safety To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be WARNING given serious consideration: 1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of Fire Risk your home to ensure your safety. They should be • HOT while in operation and after fire located away from the heating appliance and close is out. to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector • DO NOT operatewithout protective manufacturer’s pl
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT C. Negative Pressure tion appliances and exhaust equipment. Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent appliances • Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are successfully. Considerationsfor successful draft include: not located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance, • Preventing negative pressure • Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkways or small isolated spaces. • Locationof appliance and ch
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT D. Flue Draft Considerations F. Inspect Appliance and Components • Open the appliance and remove all the parts and Location of the appliance and chimney will affect perfor- mance. As shown in Figure 6.1the chimney should: articles packed inside. • Be installed through the warm space enclosed by the • Inspectall the parts and glassfor shippingdamage. building envelope. This helps to produce more dra
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT Dimensions and Clearances 3 A. Appliance Dimensions TOP VIEW NOTE: Flue Collar: 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) 34-3/16" (919mm) 25-5/8" (651mm) NOTE: • Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations and C L are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. 17-5/8" • I llustrations/diagramsare notdrawn to scale. (448mm) 12-7/8" • Actual installation/appearancemay vary due to (327mm) individualdesign preference. • Hearth & Home Technologies reserves t
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT In Canada a full length 6 inch (15mm) ULC S65 flue B. Clearance to Combustibles liner required as per ULC S68. NOTE: When installing into a masonry fireplace, the fire- Maximum Mantel Depth: 12 inches (305mm) place must be built to UBC Chapter standards. Do not remove brick or mortar from masonry fireplace to accom- Mantel modate insert. The permanent metal warning plate pro- vided must be attached to the back of the fireplace stating Fascia or Tr
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT Installation Considerations 4 A. Floor Protection USA & Canada Hearth Extension Insulation Alternatives, R Value = 1.16 Thermal protection must be 1/2 inch (13mm) minimum k per R per Minimum thickness (“k” value = 0.8) or equivalent material. Material inch inch thickness thick thick required All floor protection must be non-combustible (i.e., metals, Hearth & Home HX, HX 0.43 2.33 1/2in. brick, stone, mineral fiber boards, etc.). Any organic materi-
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT D. Outside Air Installation 1. Remove the 2 air control spring handles. Figure NOTE: If your home is fairly airtight, it is recommend that you 11.1. Remove the grille by removing 2 screws in the install the outside air that comes standard with the appliance. center of the grille. Figure 11.2 If you are installing into a Mobile Home, outside air is required. . Unplug the snap disc by-pass switch and speed con- The firepla
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT E. Blower Cord Location The 5100-I Insert comes standard with 2 blowers, installed Blower cord attached to at the factory with the power cord on right side of insert (as right side of grille. you face the unit). Do not route the power cord under or in front ofappliance. The power cord can also be installed on the left side. Follow Strain Relief instructions below. Blower cord Green grounding wire Green White wire into Red Co
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT F. Wiring Diagram Figure 13.1 G. Optional Offset Adapter Determine offset needed and adjust adapter accordingly however, DO NOT OVER EXTEND ADAPTER. Follow FULLY EXTENDED the detailed instructions that are supplied with the offset adapter. Chimney Liner Apply bead of Drill points Slide gasket stove cement 12-1/4" between Chimney 1-1/4" Mounting halves Liner Bracket 3-3/4" 2-1/2" Drill holes Offset Adapter 3-1
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT Chimney Requirements 5 Inspections A. Venting Components Existing chimneys should be inspected and cleaned by a qualified professional prior to installation. The chimney Chimney Connector: must not have cracks, loose mortar or other signs of dete- It is also known as flue pipe or stove pipe. It must be 6 rioration and blockage. Hearth & Home recommends a inches (152mm) minimum diameter stainless steel connector NFI or CSIA certified professional
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT Air Clearances C. Installing Chimney Components To ensure that insulation or any other combustible material REqUIRED: A minimum NFPA 11 required stainless steel does not contact the chimney, a chimney inside the house liner connector pipe extending to the first flue liner of the must have at least 2 inches (51mm) of air space clearance existing code approved masonry chimney. To eliminate dilu- around the chimney. A chimn
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT D. Chimney Termination Requirements NOTE: • Chimney performancemay vary. Follow manufacturers instructions for clearances, securing, • Trees, buildings, rooflines and wind conditions affect flashing and terminating the chimney. performance. • Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or • Musthave an approved and listed cap overdraftoccurs. • Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material • Must t
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT F. Masonry Fireplace NOTE: Installation into fireplaces without a permit will The Quadra-Fire 5100-I Insert conforms with the UL 18 void thelisting. and ULC S68 (Canada) in all respects, and is approved to UL & ULC safety standards for installation and use within a fireplace with a masonry chimney in accordance with NFPA NOTE: In Canada, the chimney liner must conform to 211. the Class requirements of CAN/ULC-S65, Standard In the USA all mason
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT The fireplace must not be altered, except that the damper G. Factory-Built Zero Clearance Fireplace may be removed to accommodate a direct-connect starter (USA INSTALLATIONS ONLY) pipe or chimney liner, and external trim pieces which do not affect the operation of the fireplace may be removed provid- The Quadra-Fire 5100-I Insert is listed to UL 18 Standard ing they can be stored on or within the fireplace for reassem- and is approved for i
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT Mobile Home Installation 6 Spark Arestor Cap 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion See page 11 for detailed information. 2. Appliance must be secured to the mobile home structur e . Storm Collar Drill a hole on each side of the insert into the outer Roof Flashing skin and into the floor. Use plumbers tape to secure to structure (washers may be required). 3. Appliance must be grounded with #8 solid
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R 5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT Appliance Set-up 7 C. Panel & Trim Set Installation A. Installation Outline StandardSize: 30-1/2” h x 47”w 1. Record serial number on back cover of manual. Large Size: 34-1/4” hx 51-1/4” w . Remove the leveling bolts from the component pack and Kit Includes: Tools Needed: start the bolts inthe weld nuts. Figure 20.1 () Side panels, left & right Screwdrivers: . Position insert on hearth with rear of insert extending into (1) Panel top & faste
