Quadra-Fire DV-40, Installation, Operation, Venting And Maintenance Instructions

Page 1: ... vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Extinguish any open flame Open windows Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch Do not use any telephone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and servi...

Page 2: ...A Metal Chimney Installation 26 Existing Masonry Chimney Installation 27 Gas Line Connection 30 High Altitude Operation 31 Gas Conversion Instructions NG to LP or LP to NG 32 Log Installation 35 First Fire 38 Shutter Adjustment 38 Lighting Instructions 39 Pressure Testing 40 Maintenance 41 Vent System 41 General Maintenance 41 Professional Maintenance 41 Cleaning the Burner Tubes 41 Glass cleaning...

Page 3: ...Page 3 DV 40 STEP SAFETY LABEL FOUND ON PULL OUT ON BACK OF STOVE ...

Page 4: ...ound the stove MUST be kept free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids This stove is hot during operation and should be located out of heavy traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the stove Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and shoul...

Page 5: ...STINGS The Quadra Fire DV 40 Step is listed to ANSI Z21 88 CSA 2 331998 CAN CGA 2 17 M91 UL307b by Omni Test Laboratories Inc Beaverton Oregon WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer se...

Page 6: ... 313mm 24 5 8 625mm 24 7 8 632mm 20 5 8 524mm 6 1 8 156mm 12 9 16 319mm 21 1 2 546mm 23 3 16 589mm 20 9 16 522mm 6 1 8 156mm 12 9 16 319mm 21 1 2 546mm 23 3 16 589mm 12 5 16 313mm 24 5 8 625mm 21 533mm LEG MODEL PEDESTAL MODEL ...

Page 7: ... REMOVED lay unit down on its front for easy access to bottom Fig 2 5 Secure leg adapters using 1 4 20 hex head bolts as shown making sure the bolts are tight DV 40 STEP LEG ADAPTER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Fig 2 Fig 1 Leg adapter cover Leg adapters Leveling leg Leveling leg NOTE The right and left logs are fastened to the stove Take special care while laying the stove down to not jar and fracture th...

Page 8: ...astened to the stove Take special care while laying the stove down to not jar and fracture the logs Fig 2 Fig 1 Pedestal assembly Pedestal adapter 5 Slide pedestal assembly on to unit Line up unit with holes in pedestal adapter and secure with 1 4 20 bolts supplied 6 Carefully stand stove up and place in desired location 7 Tip unit back and slide oak strips onto front of pedestal as shown Fig 2 8 ...

Page 9: ...onnect the thermostat wires to the outside terminals labled TH and THTP located on the valve Turn off the manual switch located on the control panel REMOTE CONTROL A remote control or a wall switch may be wired to the thermostat terminals Contact your Quadra Fire dealer or service person for details see page 45 for part number BLOWER POWER CORD The blower cord is located at the rear of the stove a...

Page 10: ...ct the amount of vertical rise desired for vertical to horizontal type installations To determine the length of your pipe required for vertical installations measure the distance from the application flue outlet to the ceiling the ceiling thickness the vertical rise in an attic or second story and allow for sufficient vent height above the roofline For two story applications fire stops are require...

Page 11: ...YSTEM USA installations only USA installations only FOR HORIZONTAL TERMINATIONS USE ONLY DURAVENT PART 985 OR ALADDIN HEARTH PRODUCTS PART HHW2 See in Figure 1 below FOR VERTICAL TERMINATIONS USE DURAVENT PART 991 TOP ADAPTER VERTICAL TERMINATION Part 991 STORM COLLAR FLASHING FIRESTOP SUPPORT BOX PIPE LENGTH APPLIANCE ADAPTER HORIZONTAL TERMINATION PART 985 HORIZONTAL TERMINATION PART HHW2 OR WAL...

Page 12: ...02 48 Pipe Length 902B 48 Pipe Length Black 903 36 Pipe Length 903B 36 Pipe Length Black 904 24 Pipe Length 904B 24 Pipe Length Black 906 12 Pipe Length 906B 12 Pipe Length Black 907B 9 Pipe Length Black 908B 6 Pipe Length Black 909B Retro Connector 911B 11 14 5 8 Pipe Adjustable Black 940 Round Support Box Wall Thimble 941 Cathedral Ceiling Support Box 943 Flashing 0 12 to 6 12 Roof Pitch 943S Fl...

Page 13: ... in this kit The standard termination kit Kit 0971HW includes the following 990B 1 each 90 Black Elbow 940 1 each Round Ceiling Support Wall Thimble 985 1 each High Wind Horizontal Termination Cap 904B 1 each 24 Black Pipe 911B 1 each 11 14 5 8 Black Adjustable Pipe The vertical termination Kit Kit 973 includes the following 943 1 each Flashing 0 12 6 12 953 1 each Storm Collar 991 1 each High Win...

Page 14: ...red to allow safe access to controls HEARTH REQUIREMENTS The floor area beneath the stove must be stable level and strong enough to support the stove without a tipping hazard The Leg Model requires a non combustible hearth pad The Pedestal Model does not require a non combustible hearth pad when placed over wood flooring ceramic tile brick hearths or high pressure laminate flooring applied directl...

Page 15: ...ne of the graph is the maximum length of the horizontal run Example 1 If the vertical dimension from the top of the stove to the center of the 90 elbow is 7 2 13m the horizontal run to the outer wall flange must not exceed 9 9 2 97m Example 2 If the vertical dimension from the top of the stove is 21 6 4m the horizontal run to the outer wall flange must not exceed 7 3 2 21m Note The maximum horizon...

Page 16: ...nent part not approved by Aladdin Hearth Products or installation other than as instructed by these instructions Consult your local building codes before beginning this installation Any vertical termination greater than 10 ten feet needs a restrictor strap placed in the top of the 4 four inch exhaust outlet of the appliance Any horizontal termination with greater than 10 ten feet of vertical rise ...

Page 17: ... Clearance to window or door that may be opened 12 305mm minimum on top and sides and 24 below H Clearance to permanently closed window 12 305mm recommended to prevent condensation on window I Clearance under veranda porch deck or balcony 18 457mm minimum if fully open on a minimum two sides beneath the floor J Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal ...

Page 18: ...thickness in minimum clearances when figuring the measurements for your installation needs Note Prior to joining pipes apply a high temperature silicone sealant with a rating of 500 degrees Fahrenheit or greater to outside joint of vent pipe Twist lock procedure Four indentations located on the female ends of pipes and fittings are designed to slide straight onto the male ends of adjacent pipes an...

Page 19: ...y of a fire 2 The location of the horizontal vent termination on an exterior wall must meet all local and national building codes and must not be easily blocked or obstructed 3 For installations requiring a vertical rise on the exterior of the building 14 356mm and 36 914mm tall snorkel terminations are available Follow the same installation procedures as used for standard horizontal terminations ...

Page 20: ...ls are maintained Figure 7 NOTE 1 The four wood screws provided should be replaced with appropriate fasteners to stucco brick concrete or other types of sidings 2 For buildings with vinyl siding a vinyl siding standoff Simpson Dura Vent part 950 should be installed between the vent cap and the exterior wall Figure 8 Attach the vinyl siding standoff to the horizontal vent termination Remove vinyl s...

Page 21: ...n between the vent pipe and the vent cap by attaching the two sheet metal strips extending from the vent cap assembly into the outer wall of the vent pipe Use the two sheet metal screws provided to connect the strips to the pipe section Bend any remaining portion of the sheet metal strip back towards the vent cap so it will be concealed by the decorative wall thimble cover Figure 9 Note The attach...

Page 22: ... a vertical installation is eight provided their Step 2 Set the gas stove in its desired location Drop a plumb bob down from the ceiling to the position of the stove 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 where the vent will penetra...

Page 23: ...elbows may be utilized in the attic as well as above the roofline The galvanized finish is desirable above the roofline due to its higher corrosion resistance NOTE 1 If an offset is necessary in the attic to avoid obstructions it is important to support the vent pipe every 3 914mm to avoid excessive stress on the elbows and possible separation Wall straps are available for this purpose Figure 12 2...

Page 24: ...he vent height may solve this problem Step 8 Twist lock the vent cap and seal NOTE 1 For multi story vertical installations a ceiling firestop SDV part 963 is required at the second floor and any subsequent floors Figure 16 The opening should be framed to 10 x 10 254mm x 254mm inside dimensions in the same manner as shown in Figure 13 2 Any occupied areas above the first floor including closets an...

Page 25: ...hrough the hole in the roof until the bottom of the box protrudes at least 2 51mm below the ceiling Figure 17 Align the support box both vertically and horizontally with a level Temporarily tack the support box in place through the inside walls and into the roof sheathing FIG 18 FIG 17 Step 5 Using tin snips cut the support box from the top corners down to the roofline and fold the resulting flaps...

Page 26: ...ee sheet metal screws Figure 19 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 pipe Drill four 1 8 3 3mm diameter holes through the top adapter and into the chimney top Insure that you are drilling into the metal on the chimney Twist lock the high wind termination cap SDV 991 onto the top adapter Figures 20 and 21 Step 5...

Page 27: ...ece of 4 102mm flex to this length extended to its nominal length Be sure to leave 2 3 51mm 76mm of flex above the existing chimney to allow for connection to the termination kit FIG 22 Step 2 Once the center point of the penetration has been determined cut a 6 152mm diameter hole in the masonry If the hole is too large the retro connector might not mount properly if the hole is too small the appl...

Page 28: ...lock the high wind termination cap SDV 991 on to the top adapter Step 5 Connect the flex liner to the top adapter using three sheet metal screws see Figure 20 Step 6 Feed the flex liner through the flashing into the chimney Carefully feed the flex liner down the chimney to the bottom and out the opening in the masonry wall forming an angle to line up the flex liner with the vent opening on the app...

Page 29: ...ver to framed wall over retro connector and 10 254mm square framed opening Figure 22 If needed add a section of direct vent pipe to the retro connector in order to extend through the opening in the wall thimble cover Step 11 The connection between the appliance and the retro connector may be completed with sections of direct vent pipe Step 12 Move the appliance into the desired location FIG 26 INS...

Page 30: ...ing label on the rear of the stove that will indicate which type of gas it is designed to utilize There is a 3 8 gas hookup located on the valve We recommend connecting the stove with an approved flex gas line as shown below If flex gas lines are not approved in your area you can connect a hard pipe to the gas hookup After running new gas line or if a gas line has been disconnected purging of the ...

Page 31: ...ANY ELECTRICAL CORDS AND TURN OFF GAS SUPPLY TO UNIT BEFORE PROCEEDING CAUTION LOGS ARE EXTREMELY FRAGILE 1 Remove the right top log bracket using a Phillips screwdriver Screws are accessed through rectangular hole in bracket See FIG 4 pg 37 Peg in right log bracket 2 Remove the right and left side log retaining brackets one per side 3 Carefully lift logs vertically off alignment pegs and place in...

Page 32: ...y wish to retain these items for converting back to original gas if necessary 3 Insure that the rubber gasket D is properly positioned and install the new HI LO pressure regulator assembly to the valve using the new screws E supplied with the kit Tighten screws securely Reference torque 25 in lb 4 Install the enclosed identification label F to the valve body where it can be seen GAS CONVERSION INS...

Page 33: ... U shaped burner 9 Remove the top plate of left burner pan 10 The right burner can now be lifted by prying it up using a slotted screwdriver to snap the burner out of pinch retainer After burner is lifted shift to the right to slide it off the orifice receiver 11 The U burner is removed using the same technique Slide the burner out of the shutter ring You now have access to the orifices 12 Using a...

Page 34: ... until the index marks align with each other as shown in figure C FIG C 17 Reinstall left burner pan top plate Reverse steps 8 9 18 Reinstall center burner pan top plate 19 Reinstall rear burner by slipping burner end over orifice receiver and snapping into pinch brackets 20 Reinstall U burner by slipping through shutter ring and over orifice receiver and snapping into pinch bracket 21 Orifice siz...

Page 35: ... ease of identification 1 Remove cardboard box located between firebox and pallet if you have not already done so Carefully unpack center and top logs and other parts 2 Loosen door set screw located next to handle in casting using allen key supplied NOTE The right and left main logs are shipped inside the firebox of the unit and need to be checked for damage that may have occurred during shipping ...

Page 36: ...eplacement is necessary removal is illustrated in conversion instruction steps 5 7 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 DO NOT ALLOW NUGGETS ON BACKSIDE OF THIS PLATE DO NOT ALLOW LONG LENGTH OF NUGGETS TO BLOCK AIR GAP BETWEEN BURNER PAN AND BURNER LOG 22 PEG HOLES IN LEFT TOP LOG PEG IN CENTER LOG PEG IN LEFT BASE LOG LOG INSTALLATION CONTINUED ...

Page 37: ...G FINISHED LOG SET CAUTION Light appliance with door open to insure there is no hesitation or delay of flame transfer through nugget bed If ignition is noisy or delayed momentarily the nuggets in that area may need to be rearranged Close door and continue with flame adjustment See Shutter Adjustment on following page ...

Page 38: ... and or odor are no longer present If odor persists turn the gas supply to the stove off and call your local dealer or authorized service agent The blower system has an on off thermally operated snap disc that will turn the blower on automatically when the proper temperature is reached and turns the blower off when the temperature cools You may also turn the blower on or off manually and adjust th...

Page 39: ...Page 39 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED ON PULL UP AT LEFT REAR OF STOVE ...

Page 40: ...ted just above the on off knob and can be found at the rear of the appliance Pressure can be checked by turning the captured screw counterclockwise two or three turns and then placing the manometer tubing over the test port The inlet pressure should be checked with the burner lit BE SURE TO CLOSE CAPTURED SCREWS AFTER TESTING BY TURNING THEM CLOCKWISE DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS NOTE to make flame a...

Page 41: ...Kem glass cleaner spray the glass surface and wipe with soft cloth or clean paper towel until surface is dry 4 Close door and tighten allen screw to prevent opening of the door while in operation 5 Relight pilot and check main burner s operation NOTE If you observe a white film on the door glass use a hard water deposit glass cleaner or contact your dealer The use of Kel Kem glass cleaner will red...

Page 42: ...lint from fan blades For Replacement Follow instructions above for removal of blower Re install new blower 1 Key two fingers on the blower compartment into slots on stove back 2 Connect the molex connector See A in figure below 3 Rotate the compartment up 4 Insert and tighten the two screws 5 Reconnect power and turn on gas supply A Close up of molex connection Blower compartment fingers Note Take...

Page 43: ...Page 43 SCHEMATICS Orange O Black B White W Red R Green G O B ...

Page 44: ...from unit and turn off gas supply 2 Remove four screws as shown in figure below and take off rear heatshield 3 Remove all wires attached to snap disc 4 Remove set screws holding snap disc in place 5 Replace in reverse order REAR HEAT SHIELD SNAP DISC ...

Page 45: ...670 DV40 Step Top log set 842 3270 L burner 842 3190 LP conversion kit 842 0380 LP Orifices Front 842 1100 LP Orifices Rear 842 0250 Millivolt generator thermopile 842 2500 NG conversion kit 842 3290 NG Orifices Front 842 3300 NG Orifices Rear 841 0370 Nuggets charred 842 3220 Owner s Manual 842 0360 Piezo igniter 842 2450 Pilot assembly NG 842 3420 Pilot Orifice NG 842 3430 Pilot Orifice LP 842 3...

Page 46: ...crewdriver 6 With a 3 8 wrench disconnect thermocouple from bottom of valve body 7 With a 7 16 wrench remove pilot line from the valve body 8 For easier access to the pilot assembly remove blower from unit by disconnecting wires then loosen two mouonting screws with a 2 Phillips screwdriver Blower will now drop down and slide towards back of the appliance for removal set blower aside 9 Straighten ...

Page 47: ...cal installations Low flame height will result if restrictor strap is not installed for vertical applications See Figure B on following page NOTE This unit was not designed to have flames exiting holes in the right base log The burner should have a low blue flame with only heat exiting log causing parameter of holes to glow Low Flames correct flame height is 3 5 Twenty to thirty minutes of burning...

Page 48: ... visible immediately shut the gas valve off and remove the restrictor strap Flame height can now be further adjusted by using shutter adjustment previously described in step 1 Tall Stringy Flame Single tall flame 1 If there is a single flame that is tall and stringy and the other flames look acceptable 1 3 nuggets can be placed on top of the flame origin This will increase glow at this point and c...

Page 49: ...ot flame is contacting thermopile and thermocouple see picture on following page If flame is not contacting thermopile and thermocouple pilot adjustment screw can be turned counter clockwise to increase pilot flame If flames do not increase chances are the inlet pressure is low The inlet pressure cannot be checked accurately unless burner is lit Turn off gas supply valve and disconnect from applia...

Page 50: ...Page 50 Thermopile Millivolt Generator Thermocouple Pilot Hood PILOT ASSEMBLY SHOWING FLAME PROPERLY ADJUSTED FLAMES ...

Page 51: ...but not limited to blowers wiring thermodisc switches and gas valves are covered by Aladdin s one year warranty program Aladdin Hearth Products will not be responsible for any alteration to the unit which causes sooting that results in damage to the interior of the building in which this appliance is installed This warranty is void if the stove has been operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlo...