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Owner’s Manual
Installation and Operation
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Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. Congratulations Congratulations on selecting a Quadra-Fire gas appliance This Owner’s Manual should be retained for future —an elegant and clean alternative to wood burning reference. We suggest that you keep it with your other important documents and product manuals. appliances. The Quadra-Fire gas appliance you have selected is designed to provide the utmost in safety, T
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Table of Contents 1 Listing and Code Approvals 8 Gas Information A. Appliance Certifi cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A. Fuel Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 B. BTU Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Gas Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 C. High Altitude Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 C. Ga
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Listing and Code Approvals 1 1 A. Appliance Certifi cation B. BTU Specifi cations Maximum Minimum Orifi ce Models MODELS: QVI-25FB-S Input Input Size (U.S. or Canada) BTU/h BTU/h (DMS) LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) US 29,650 21,000 #36 (0-2000 FT) TYPE: Vented Gas Appliance Heaters QVI-25FB-S (NG) CANADA STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88-2002 • CSA2.33-M2003 • UL307B 26,600 18,900 #37 (2000-4500 FT) US 27,000 16,000 #52 (0-2000 FT) This product is listed to ANSI standards for “Vented
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Getting Started 2 2 A. Design and Installation Considerations C. Inspect Appliance and Components Quadra-Fire direct vent gas appliances are designed to operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of WARNING the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. Inspect appliance and components for damage. No additional outside air source is required. Damaged parts may impair safe operation. • Do NOT install damaged components. CAUTION • Do NOT install incomplete component
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Fireplace Size Requirements 3 3 A. Minimum Fireplace Opening WARNING Minimum fi replace opening requirements are shown in Figure 3.1. Fire Risk Provide adequate clearance: • The fi rebrick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails, • Around air openings screen mesh and log grates can be removed from a • To combustibles factory built fi rebox in order to gain minimum gas insert • For service access opening requirements. Locate appliance away from traffi c areas. • Any smoke shelves, shields, b
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B. Clearances WARNING Fire Risk. Odor Risk. • Clearance to combustible material under the insert is 1/4 inch (0.6 cm). • Use leveling legs to raise insert minimum 1/4 inch above combustible material or outer wrap of factory built fi rebox. WARNING Fire Risk. • Locate and install appliance to all clearance specifi cations in manual. 12 in. MANTEL MAX. 12 in. MAX. TOP OF UNIT Figure 3.2 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Appliance Quadra-Fire • QVI-25FB-S • 2031-910 Rev.
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Termination Locations 4 4 A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances WARNING Figure 4.1 specifi es minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs. Fire Risk. Asphyxiation Risk. • Terminations MUST meet minimum clearances. HORIZONTAL • Exhaust gases are hot. OVERHANG • Nearby vents may draw fumes into house. 2 FT. 20 INCHES MIN. VERTICAL MIN. WALL LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING GAS DIRECT VENT TERMINATION CAP X 12 ROOF PITCH IS X/ 12 H (MIN.) - MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENI
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Vent Information and Diagrams 5 5 A. Vent Table Key WARNING The abbreviations listed in this vent table key are used in the vent diagrams. Fire Hazard. Explosion Risk. Symbol Description Asphyxiation Risk. V Minimum Vertical Run Length 14 ft. Do NOT connect this gas appliance to a MIN chimney fl ue serving a separate solid fuel or V Maximum Vertical Run Length 50 ft. MAX gas burning appliance. • May impair safe operation of this appliance B. Horizontal Venting or other appliances connected
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Installation Preparation 6 6 Prepare the existing solid fuel masonry or factory built E. Fireplace Conversion Notice non-combustible fi rebox for installation. Permanently attach the label with the following warning to the inside lower back of the fi replace fi rebox into which A. Flue Damper the insert is being installed. Silicone may be required to Fully lock the solid fuel fi replace’s fl ue damper in the open properly secure the label. position, OR completely remove it. B. Chimney WARNIN
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Installing Vent Pipe and Appliance 7 7 A. Venting Components B. Connecting Vent Pipe Reference instructions in the termination kit. CAUTION • Install the 3-inch fl exible vent pipe(s) down through the chimney. Sharp Edges • Secure the exhaust fl exible vent pipe to the 3 foot section • Wear protective gloves and safety stainless steel flexible vent pipe using the factory- glasses during installation. installed 3-inch collar in the stainless steel section of pipe (see Figure 7.1). The verti
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LOCKING Note: Inspect for exhaust collar gasket TAB to insure positive exhaust seal. LOCKING ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION HANDLE FOR VENTING THROUGH WOOD-BURNING CLASS A PIPE TERMINATION CAP (SQUARE FLASHING REMOVED) EXHAUST VENT PIPE SUPPLIED WITH TERMINATION KIT INLET AIR VENT COLLAR (LINK-DV30 SHOWN) OPTIONAL LINK-ZC-ADPB (For Flashing Class-A Pipe) SLIDING PLATE CLASS A WOOD PIPE INLET AIR VENT PIPE STAINLESS STEEL 3 INCH ADAPTER FOR EXHAUST COLLAR (MUST BE INSTALLED) Figure 7.1 12 Quadra-Fi
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CUT AND BEND WARNING FLASHING AS NEEDED TO FIT CHIMNEY Fire Risk. Only an approved Hearth & Home Technologies surround may be used to cover integral grills on solid fuel burning fi replaces. • No other components such as shrouds, sheet- SEALANT metal plates, etc., may be used to seal off vents. ADHESIVE WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifi cally approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury
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D. Installing Adaptor and Termination Cap CAUTION For installation of termination cap see minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs (see Figure 7.2) . Sharp Edges To install adaptor see Figure 7.3. • Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. HORIZONTAL OVERHANG Damper Flashing Kit (Optional) For use with LINK-DV4-30B Liner Kit. 2 FT. 20 INCHES MIN. VERTICAL MIN. WALL Note: Damper may have to be removed to use this kit. LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING • Run fl ex liners
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Gas Information 8 8 A. Fuel Conversions C. Gas Connection Before making gas connections ensure that appliance be- Note: Have the gas supply line installed in accordance ing installed is compatible with the available gas type. with local building codes, if any. If not, follow ANSI Any natural or propane gas conversions necessary to 223.1. Installation should be done by a qualifi ed installer meet the appliance and locality needs must be made by approved and/or licensed as required by the
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HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS WARNING U.L. Listed gas appliances are tested and approved without Fire or Explosion Hazard requiring changes for elevations from 0 to 2000 feet in the • Gas buildup during line purge may ignite. U.S.A. and Canada. • Purge should be performed by qualifi ed technician. When installing this appliance at an elevation above 2000 feet, • Ensure adequate ventilation. it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by changing • Ensure there are no ignition sources such
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Electrical Information 9 9 Appliance Requirements A. Wiring the Appliance • This appliance DOES NOT require 110-120 VAC to Note: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed operate. electrician. • It is recommended that a 110 VAC junction box be connected for use with fan or remote control. (See Figure Note: This appliance must be electrically wired and grounded 9.2 for junction box wiring). in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with National Electric
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B. Junction Box Installation C. Installation for Fan (Optional) On units already installed removal of decorative front, surround and gas insert is required. SIDE WALL • Detach fl exible liner from back of unit if insert is installed. INSERT RELIEF AROUND CORD IN THIS END • Remove the four screws on the cover plate (see Figure 9.3). FROM OUTSIDE OF UNIT FEED PLUG THROUGH HOLE JUNCTION BOX FAN COVER RUBBER PLATE GROMMETS Figure 9.2 Junction box installation ATTACH GROUND WIRE Figure 9.3 Optiona
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JUNCTION BOX SPEED CONTROL FAN (RHEOSTAT) TEMPERATURE SENSOR SWITCH WING NUT FAN REMOTE BEND UP OUTLET OUTLET TABS INSERT STUD THROUGH HOLE TEMP SWITCH AND SECURE WITH WING NUT BRACKET REMOTE VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL RECEPTACLE JUNCTION BOX BLK BLK BLOWER RECEPTACLE BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK WHT WHT BLK GROUND BLOWER TEMPERATURE GRN SENSOR SWITCH BLK WHT NOTE: If any of the original wire as supplied 110-120 VAC with the appliance must be replaced, it must be º replaced with type 105 crated wire. NOTE:
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Finishing 10 10 A. Mantel Projections Figure 10.1 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the appliance, not the surround. 12 in. MANTEL MAX. 12 in. MAX. TOP OF UNIT Figure 10.1 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Appliance 20 Quadra-Fire • QVI-25FB-S • 2031-910 Rev. D • 3/08
