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CB1200-I PELLET INSERT
Owner’s Manual
Tested and Portland
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Oregon USA
Listed by
Installation and Operation
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OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Model:
CB1200MI-MBK
NOTICE
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family! our stoves, inserts and fireplaces. And yet we are old-fash- Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition ioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each unit is meticu- of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you lously fabricated and surfaces are hand-finished for lasting have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and beauty and enjoyment. Our pledge to quality is completed performan
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert 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: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the fireplace or to property. TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Listing and
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert Listing and Code Approvals 1 A. Appliance Certification E. BTU & Efficiency Specifications MODEL: 1200-I Pellet Insert Emissions Rating: .9 grams/hr *BTU Output: 14,000 - 40,000 / hr LABORATORY: OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc Heating Capacity: up to 2,500 sq. ft. depending REPORT NO. 061-S-13-2 on climate zone TYPE: Solid Fuel Room Heater/Pellet Fuel Burning Type Insert Hopper Capacity: 60-75 lbs STANDARD: ASTM E1509-95, ULC S628-93, ULC Fuel: Wood Pellets or Shel
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert Getting Started 2 Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you A. Design, Installation & Location Consider- must consider the location of: ations • Windows 1. Appliance Location • Air Intakes • Air Conditioner NOTICE: Checkbuilding codes prior toinstallation. • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and • Overhang, soffits, porch roofs, adjacent walls national codes and regulations. • Landscaping, vegetation • Consult insurance c
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert B. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney E. Negative Pressure Location of the appliance and chimney will affect WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure can performance. cause spillageof combustion fumes and soot. • Install through the warm airspace enclosed by the building Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail- envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially able for the appliance to operate properly. It can be stron-
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert G. Tools And Supplies Needed F. Fire Safety To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be Tools and building supplies normally required given serious consideration: for installation, unless installing into an existing • Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your masonry fireplace: home. Safety Glasses Reciprocating Saw • Locate smoke detector away from the heating appliance Framing Square Channel Locks and close to the sleeping are
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert Dimensions and Clearances 3 A. Appliance Dimensions B 40 in. (1016mm) 29-1/4 in. (743mm) 22 in. (559mm) 8-3/4 in. (222mm) 13 in. (330mm) 10-3/4 in. (273mm) A C L 12 in. (305mm) 28-1/2 in. (724mm) Figure 8.1 - Top View Figure 8.2 - Front View Panel A B Standard 30 inches (762mm) 40 inches (1016mm) Large 33 inches (838mm) 50 inches (1270mm) 12 in. (305mm) 13 in. (330mm) 10-3/4 in. (273mm) 25-1/2 in. (648mm) 11" (279mm) Figure 8.3 - Side View Page 8 7014-188B Fe
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert B. Clearance To Combustibles, UL and ULC AS A BUILT-IN Rear Shroud Kit is Required for Built-In Installation A D C B B C E 0 INCH (0mm) CLEARANCE TO ExPOSED SECTION AND FACE TRIM Figure 9.1 A Top of Shroud Top Vent 3.0 76 Rear Vent 0 0 B Sides of Inside Shroud Top or Rear Vent 0 0 C Back of Inside Shroud Top Vent 2.5 64 Rear Vent 0 0 D Vent Pipe to Combustible Top or Rear Vent 3.0 76 NOTICE: INSTALLED AS A BUILT-IN UNIT Please note that while the minimum clear- Sh
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert C. Minimum Clearances To Combustibles for E. Masonry Minimum Opening Masonry and Zero Clearance Fireplaces MANTEL Face Trim B C B A C D A D E Location Inches Millimeters A Rear Width 22 558 Figure 10.1 B Depth 13 330 C Height - Top Vent 19-1/2 495 Inches Millimeters D Front Width 29-1/4 743 A Louvers to combustible 6 153 side wall B Insert top to mantel 12 305 C Top to Face Trim 3 76 F. Floor Protection D Hearth Extension - Front 6 153 1. Zero Clearance Install
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert G. Calculating Alternate Floor Protection Material H. Prefabricated Metal Chimney Thermal Conductivity: k value The chimney can be new or existing, masonry or prefabricated The k value indicates the amount of heat (in BTU’s) that will flow and must meet the following minimum requirements: in 1 hour through 1 square foot of a uniform material 1 inch thick • Must be minimum 6 inch (152mm) inside diameter of for each degree (F) of temperature difference from one
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert I. Removing Metal Floor of Factory-Built J. Altering the Factory-Built Fireplace Firebox • The fireplace must not be altered, except for the • The firebrick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails, screen exceptions listed below. Do not removal the bricks and mesh and log grates can be removed from a factory-built mortar from the existing fireplace. firebox in order to gain minimum insert opening require- The following modifications are premissible: ments.
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert Vent Information 4 B. Venting Termination Requirements A. Chimney and Exhaust Connection 1. Chimney & Connector: Use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) CAUTION diameter type "L" or "PL" venting system. It can be vented vertically or horizontally. Do not terminate vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed area such as a carport, garage, attic, crawl space, under a 2. Mobile Home: Approved for all Listed pellet vent. If using sun deck or porch, narrow walkway or closely f
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert WARNING C. Equivalent Feet of Pipe Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or The table below can help you calculate the equivalent feet of maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer pipe which is a method used to determine pellet vent size. See to the owner’s information manual provided with this appli- Figure 14.1. ance. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or your dealer. Example
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert Venting Systems 5 A. Full Reline With Outside Air - Horizontal WARNING Fire Risk. Inspection of Chimney: CAUTION • Masonry chimney must be in good condition. • Meets minimum standard of NFPA 211 Never draw outside combustion air from: • Factory-built chimney must be a minimum 6 inch • Wall, floor or ceiling cavity (152mm) UL103 HT. • Enclosed space such as an attic or garage NOTE; Use metal plate around exhaust vent pipe and seal all edges with non-flammable i
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert B. Full Reline With Outside Air - Vertical NOTE: In Canada only a full reline is allowed per ULC NOTE: Check clearances carefully for this type of instal- S628, ORD ULC C1482-M1990. lation to ensure adequate room for outside air venting. 305mm min. above 305mm min. below NOTE; Use metal plate around exhaust vent pipe and seal all edges with non-flammable insula- tion such as fiberglass, mineral Outside Air Termination wool or ceramic. at Do not use high
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert Mobile Home 6 A. Mobile Home Installation CAUTION You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME for installation in a mobile home. FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAIN- TAINED 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion Do NOT cut through: air and must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or • Floor joist, wall, studs or ceiling trusses. snow. It must be unrestricted while the appliance is • Any
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert Appliance Set-Up 7 A. Rear Shroud Installation 1. Top Vent Installations Parts Required: REAR SHROUD TOP VENT PART 811-0650 Part 811-0680, Rear Shroud Kit. Includes: Six galvanized steel shroud pieces, two cover plates and fastener package. Right Corner Part 811-0650, Rear Shroud Top Vent Top Vent Opening Includes: Vent pipe and two 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 inch bolts with Left Corner nuts. Part 811-0660, 3 inch Top Vent Adapter or Part 811-0670, 4 inch Top Vent
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Rear Panel R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert Rear Vent Installation Preparation: 4. Assemble the right corner and right panel pieces using 4 1. Remove the ENTIRE exhaust blower housing by remov- screws prior to attaching to insert. Figure 19.4. ing the 4 nuts using a 7/16 inch socket wrench. Set the 5. After assembly, attach the right shroud panel/corner piece nuts aside for later use. assembly to the insert with 3 screws across the bottom and 2. Remove the 4 screws and remove the vertical exh
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R R R CB1200-I Pellet Insert C. Adjustable Hopper Options B. Outside Air Kit Instructions Depending on your installation, the hopper can be vertically Parts Included in Kit: 1 piece of 2 inch x 3 ft. flex hose, adjusted up to a maximum of 3-1/2 inches (89mm) and will 1 hose clamp and 1 rodent screen. hold an additional 15 lbs of fuel. Tools Needed: Phillips head screw driver; wire cutters; hole saw or jig saw. To adjust hopper: 1. Measure distance from floor to air vent opening in appli
