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Owner’s Manual
Installation and Operation
Models:
QV32B-A
QV36B-A
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Important operating • Read, understand and follow • Leave this manual with
and maintenance these instructions for safe
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instructions included. installation and operation.
and operation.
WARNING
WARNING: If the information in these
HOT SURFACES!
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Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. This owner’s manual should be retained for future A. Congratulations reference. We suggest that you keep it with your other Congratulations on selecting a Quadra-Fire gas fi replace, an important documents and product manuals. elegant and clean alternative to wood burning fi replaces. The The information contained in this owner’s manual, unless Quadra-Fire gas fi replace you
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Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. • NOTICE: Used to address practices not related to personal injury. Table of Contents A. Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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13 Finishing A. Mantel and Wall Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 B. Facing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 14 Appliance Setup A. Remove Fixed Glass Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 B. Remove the Shipping Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 C. Clean the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 D. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. Limited Lifetime Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer. WARRANTY COVERAGE: HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within
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B. Limited Lifetime Warranty (continued) WARRANTY CONDITIONS: WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: - - - - - This warranty is void if: LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: 4021-645C 12-29-10 Page 2 of 2 6 Quadra-Fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev. U • 1/12
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Listing and Code Approvals 1 1 A. Appliance Certifi cation C. BTU Specifi cations Maximum Minimum Orifi ce MODELS: QV32B-A, QV36B-A Models Input Input Size (DMS) U.S. (0-2000 ft.) or Canada (2000-4500 ft.) BTU/h BTU/h LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) US 28,000 17,000 38 QV32B-A (NG) TYPE: Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater CANADA 25,200 15,300 39 STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88-2005 • CSA2.33-2005 US 26,300 15,000 1.55 mm QV32B-A (LP) CANADA 23,670 13,500 53 This product is listed to A
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Inspection Note: The following requirements reference various The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizon- Massachusetts and national codes not contained in this tally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the document. installation unless, upon inspection, the inspector ob- serves carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed H. Requirements for the Commonwealth of in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 Massachusetts through 4. For all side wall
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User Guide Operating Instructions 2 2 • Keep remote controls out of reach of children. A. Gas Fireplace Safety • Never leave children alone near a hot fi replace, whether operating or cooling down. WARNING • Teach children to NEVER touch the fi replace. HOT SURFACES! Glass and other surfaces are hot during • Consider not using the fi replace when children will be operation AND cool down. present. Hot glass will cause burns. Contact your dealer for more information, or visit: www. • DO NOT to
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CLEAR SPACE 3 FT. IN FRONT OF FIREPLACE C. Fan Kit (optional) F. Fixed Glass Assembly If desired, a fan kit may be added. Contact your dealer to See Section 14.G. order the correct fan kit. G. Remote Controls, Wall Controls and Wall D. Clear Space Switches WARNING! DO NOT place combustible objects in front Follow the instructions supplied with the control installed of the fi replace or block louvers. High temperatures may to operate your fi replace: start a fi re. See Figure 2.2. For safety:
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I. Lighting Instructions (Standing Pilot) LIGHTING FOR YOUR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE LIGHTING 1. Open control access panel. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fi re or explosion 2. Turn off all electric power to may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. the appliance. 3. Push in gas control knob A. This appliance has a pilot which • If you cannot reach your gas sup- slightly and turn clockwise plier, call the fi re department. must b
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J. After Fireplace is Lit Initial Break-in Procedure • The fireplace should be run three to four hours continuously on high. • Turn the fi replace off and allow it to completely cool. • Remove fi xed glass assembly. See Section 14.G. • Clean fi xed glass assembly. See Section 3. • Replace the fi xed glass assembly and run continuously on high an additional 12 hours. This cures the materials used to manufacture the fi re- place. NOTICE! Open windows for air circulation during fi re- place break-in. •
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Maintenance and Service 3 3 Doors, Surrounds, Fronts Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the fi replace. Frequency: Annually By: Homeowner When properly maintained, your fi replace will give you many years of trouble-free service. We recommend an- Tools needed: Protective gloves, stable work surface nual service by a qualifi ed service technician. • Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary. A. Maintenance Tasks-Homeowner • Insp
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B. Maintenance Tasks-Qualifi ed Service Burner Ignition and Operation Technician Frequency: Annually The following tasks must be performed by a qualifi ed ser- By: Qualifi ed Service Technician vice technician. Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, whisk Gasket Seal and Glass Assembly Inspection broom, fl ashlight, voltmeter, indexed drill bit set, and a manometer. Frequency: Annually • Verify burner is properly secured and aligned with pilot By: Qualifi ed Service Technician or ignit
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Installer Guide Getting Started 4 4 A. Typical Appliance System NOTICE: Illustrations and photos refl ect typical installations and are for design purposes only. Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. Actual product may vary from pictures in manual HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CAP Note: Dual venting configurations (SECTION 10.L) ARE NOT allowed. Appliance MUST be vented EITHER vertically OR horizontally. VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP (SECTION 10.I) NON-COMBUSTIBLE ROOF FLASHING MAINTAINS
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B. Design and Installation Considerations D. Inspect Appliance and Components Quadra-Fire direct vent gas appliances are designed to • Carefully remove the appliance and components from operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the packaging. the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. • The vent system components and decorative doors and No additional outside air source is required. fronts may be shipped in separate packages. Installation MUST comply with loc
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Framing and Clearances 5 5 NOTICE: Illustrations refl ect typical installations and are A. Selecting Appliance Location FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. Illustrations/diagrams When selecting a location for the appliance it is important to are not drawn to scale. Actual installation may vary due to consider the required clearances to walls (see Figure 5.1). individual design preference. WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate clearance around air openings and for service access. Due to
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fi restops should be caulked with caulk with a minimum of B. Constructing the Appliance Chase 300ºF continuous exposure rating to seal gaps. Gas line A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the holes and other openings should be caulked with caulk gas appliance and/or its vent system. In cooler climates with a minimum of 300ºF continuous exposure rating or the vent should be enclosed inside the chase. stuffed with unfaced insulation. If the appliance is being in- NOTICE: T
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D. Mantel and Wall Projections WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances as specifi ed. Framing or fi nishing material closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncom- bustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc). 3 IN. TOP VIEW MINIMUM Combustible Mantels 5-3/8 IN. All measurements are in inches. CEILING MINIMUM UNLIMITED Note: Clearance from opening to perpendicular wall. 12 11 10 Figure 5.5 Wall Projection (Acceptable on one side of o
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Termination Locations 6 6 A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances AB 6 in. (minimum) up to 20 in. 18 in. minimum 152 mm/508 mm 457 mm WARNING 20 in. and over 0 in. minimum Fire Risk. Gas, Wood or Fuel Oil Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as Termination Cap specifi ed. • DO NOT pack air space with insulation or other materials. B Failure to keep insulation or other materials away from vent pipe may cause overheating and fi re. A * HORIZONTAL Gas OVERHANG Termination Cap ** 2 FT. 20 INCH
