Quadra-Fire EDGE 60, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ing or other flammable materials Keep clothing furniture draperies and other flammable materials away HOT SURFACES Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down CAUTION WARNING Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel burning room heater Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death Do not st...

Page 2: ...fermé Le défaut de ne pas suivre les instructions peut résulter sous certaines conditions en une combustion des émissions des produits venant de la trémie Ne pas remplir la trémie trop pleine A Surfaces Mur de arrières 0 in 0mm B Surfaces Mur de côté 0 in 0mm C Surfaces supérieurs à la boutisse 0 in 0mm D Du conduits des combustibles E Protection du plancer dessus cheminéel Ne pas requis A Standof...

Page 3: ...Construct a Chase 28 F Finishing Material 29 G Door Opening Clearances 30 31 H Combustible Mantel Fuel Loading Clearance 32 I Non Combustible Materials 33 J Combustible Materials 33 Section 7 Installation of Fireplace A Position the Fireplace 34 B Sub Floor Material Securing Fireplace 34 C Junction Box and Wiring Diagram 35 D Connecting Wall Control to Fireplace 35 E Thermostat Wall Control Instal...

Page 4: ...Page 4 7051 158B December 6 2011 R EDGE 60 Pellet Fireplace ...

Page 5: ...R December 6 2011 7051 158B Page 5 EDGE 60 Pellet Fireplace ...

Page 6: ...andard ASTM E1509 04 ULC S627 00 and ULC ORD C1482 Room Heater Pellet Fuel Burning type and UM 84 HUD Mobile Home Approved FCC Complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Emissions Rating EPA C...

Page 7: ...ignite clothing or other flammable materials Keep clothing furniture draperies and other flammable materials away WARNING 2 Operating Instructions User s Guide WARNING Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding the operating instructions in both of the Owner s and Thermostat Wall Control manuals Failure to operate appliance according to operating instructions could cause fire or inj...

Page 8: ...age 12 for instructions Performance Higher ash content requires the ash drawer to be emptied more frequently Hardwoods require more air to burn properly Set wall control to Utility Pellet if the firepot and ash pan are filling quickly This will cause the auto clean system to empty the firepot more often Premium wood pellets produce the highest heat output Burning pellets longer than 1 1 2 inches 3...

Page 9: ...tput levels Adjust the heat output levels by using the HEAT OUTPUT LEVEL screen Figure 9 2 Automatic Manual Off Medium 3 Auto Clean Firepot System Your appliance is equipped with an automatic firepot cleaning system that will change the frequency of cleaning based on the fuel being burned The auto clean system will clean itself immediately on initial plug in If there is a power outage as soon as p...

Page 10: ...Corn Utility Pellet Softwood Pellet Wheat Hardwood Pellet DONE SELECT FUEL SELECTION I Ignition Cycles The fireplace engine is controlled by the digital thermostat wall control The digital display on the wall control will tell you what your appliance is doing in the upper left corner System Status Figure 10 3 READY 73 Set at 73 12 30 PM HEAT OUTPUT MENU System Status Every time the thermostat call...

Page 11: ...w the fire to dimin ish Convection blower will continue to run until the appliance cools to appropriate temperature Appliance will begin the auto clean cycle 5 Auto Clean Cycle The firepot auto clean system will cycle When the appliance is first plugged in When the house reaches temperature and the appliance shuts down At prescribed intervals depending on the type of fuel se lected When starting u...

Page 12: ...Battery Below 10 Volts Figure 12 3 Operating on Battery Back Up A battery icon appears on your wall control to let you know you are now operating on battery power Figure 12 3 The fire must be manually lit as the appliance will no longer automatically light Follow the instructions in the Wall Control Manual Use only approved fire starting gel to start the fire The high burn rate is no longer availa...

Page 13: ...s in front of the appliance High temperatures may ignite clothing furniture or draperies Maintain a minimum clearance of 3ft in front of appliance NOTICE Clearances may only be reduced by means ap proved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction Mantel Avoid placing candles and other heat sensitive objects on mantel or hearth Heat may damage these objects MAINT BURN 73 Set at 73 12 30 PM HEA...

Page 14: ...next to the power switch that as you slide the appliance out it will ensure the auto clean system and the auger will not run but the blowers will operate After servicing restart with the AUTO MANUAL SETTINGS screen Figure 14 1 Follow the detailed instructions found in this section for each step listed in the chart below Cleaning or Inspection Frequency Daily Weekly Every 2 Weeks Monthly Yearly Ash...

Page 15: ...each side of fireplace Pull fireplace toward you until fully extended Slide Rails Figure 15 3 1 Follow the proper shutdown procedure found on page 14 2 Remove the Front Lay it on a soft surface to prevent scratching 3 Remove both bolts located on each lower side of the fire place with a Phillips head screwdriver or socket wrench and set aside Figure 15 2 4 Pull the fireplace towards you until full...

Page 16: ...ppliance Do NOT store flammable materials in the appliance s vicinity Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this heater Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use as combustible materials may ignite c Inspect the holes in the firepot floor for any debris The holes must be kept clear ...

Page 17: ...acuum the ash from the heat exchanger with an upholstery brush to remove the majority of the ash Be sure to vacuum the back of the baffle also Inspect the drop tube and remove any residue build up in the drop tube Figure 17 1 4 Use the crevice tool to finish cleaning the heat exchanger fins It is critical that the 2 exhaust exits at the back of the firebox floor left and right be thoroughly cleane...

Page 18: ...sition b It may be necessary to use your firepot clean out tool to chip away material that has built up on the sides of the firepot and to push out any clinkers Larger clinkers may have to be removed from the top of the firepot Corn clinkers can be especially difficult to break up If the clinker adheres to the sides of the firepot you will need to manually clean the firepot c After power is restor...

Page 19: ...l and the power switch is in the OFF position b Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the propellers 11 Cleaning Convection Blower Do Not Use Lubrication Frequency Yearly or as needed By Homeowner a Be sure the wall control screen says OFF the appliance is allowed to cool andthe power switch is in the OFF position b Use a soft brush and vacuum to clean the propellers a Be sure the wall control scre...

Page 20: ... look into the chimney to be sure you have cleaned it completely Work the brush up and down several times until the chimney is clean 3 Line and Weight Method Seal off fireplace or stove opening to prevent soot from entering the home Securely attach a compact 20 pound minimum weight to one end of the brush with one accessory pull ring and attach a rope that is more than long enough to reach the bot...

Page 21: ...e has tall flames with black tails and is lazy 4 The flame height adjustment needs to be reduced or the firepot needs cleaning Heat exchanger combustion blower needs cleaning 5 Excessive smokey start up 5 Either the firepot is dirty or there is too much fuel at start up and not enough air 6 Large flame at start up 6 This is normal Flame will settle down once the fire is established Some smoke is n...

Page 22: ...g fuel Adjust flame height Clean the firebox heat exhanger convection blower firepot and ash pan If problem persists call your dealer CHECK ASHPAN Auto clean jammed Turn the power switch OFF and then back ON to clear error code If ash pan is empty check for a jam Use the clean out tool and firmly push in the firepot floor holes and flex spring and push toward home closed position to release jam If...

Page 23: ... the ideal loca CAUTION If burning shelled field corn you must use ap proved venting specifically designed for corn to prevent corrosion or degradation Follow the instructions from the venting manufacturer Marginal Location Below peak Location NOT recommended Not the highest point of the roof Wind loading possible Multi level Roofs Windward Leeward Recommended Outside Air Intake on windward side N...

Page 24: ...gher temperatures near the appli ance CAUTION The wall control is an integral part of the appli ance No other wall control or thermostat can be substi tuted Wire Nuts 7 16 inch Socket Wrench Framing Square Electric Drill Bits Self Tapping Screws Outside Air Required Class L or PL Pellet Vent May also need Vent Support Straps Reciprocating Saw Hammer Phillips Screwdriver Tape Measure Plumb Line Lev...

Page 25: ... including wall thimble fire stop or roof flashing for a verti cal termination NOTE Outside Air Kit must be ordered separately 2 Complete the framing 3 Install the electrical junction box near the electrical opening on the left side of the appliance Maximum distance of 9 inches 229mm from appliance 4 Identify the location of the wall control and run the wire 25 ft 7 62 meters in length to the left...

Page 26: ...1 2 in 699mm 48 in 1219mm 26 7 8 in 682mm Top Vent 27 1 4 in 692mm Outside Air Right Left 14 1 4 in 362mm Junction Box 10 1 8 in 257mm Top Rear Vent Rear Outside Air 29 3 4 in 756mm See Section 8 for outside air locations Outside Air Kit is REQUIRED for all installations A Recommended Locations Figure 25 1 Location Inches Millimeters D Floor protection hearth extension from door opening 6 152 E Fl...

Page 27: ...hed D D extra space needed for securing fireplace to the floor and for outside air connection if it is installed on side of fireplace See Section 8 for outside air locations Outside Air is REQUIRED for all installations C Sealing at the Penetration of Building Envelope The first step for successfully creating an air barrier system is to seal all of the holes in the building envelope Too often buil...

Page 28: ...assembly This reduces heat loss through the chase It is required that firestops be installed every 10 ft 3 05m to control spread of fire but 8 ft is recommended to prevent heat loss WARNING You must install false ceilings and ceiling firestops at each floor of the chase or every 10 ft 3 05 m to control spread of fire Hearth Home Technologies Inc suggests you sheetrock and tape or use an equivalent...

Page 29: ...th the Mounting Frame The finish material can not be thicker than 1 1 2 inches 38mm to use this method Figure 28 3 Set the nailing flanges for sheet rock thickness and install the appliance Install the mounting frame Install the finishing material to edge of the mounting frame 3 Protrudes Beyond the Mounting Frame This method is mainly used for a brick or stone installa tion When finishing materia...

Page 30: ... 127mm 4 1 2 in 114mm 4 in 102mm 3 1 2 in 89mm 1 2 in 13mm Mantel Leg Masonry Spacer Note The Masonry Spacer is used when the finishing material is brick or stone or any material that is proud to the mouting frame See page 28 for details Opening Clearances for the Curved Tuscan and Natural Fronts Appliance Finishing Material Mounting Frame TOP VIEW Edge of appliance outer skin Curved Front Figure ...

Page 31: ... 2 In 190mm 9 in 229mm 1 2 in 13mm Opening Clearances for the Studio Front Masonry Spacer Note The Masonry Spacer is used when the finishing material is brick or stone or any material that is proud to the mounting frame See page 28 for details Appliance TOP VIEW Edge of appliance outer skin G Front Opening Clearance Cont d Studio Front Figure 30 1 ...

Page 32: ... 152mm 5 in 127mm 4 in 102mm 3 in 76mm 2 in 51mm 1 in 25mm 1 2 in 13mm 24 in 610mm 1 1 4 in 32mm 2 1 2 in 64mm 3 1 2 in 89mm 4 1 2 in 114mm 5 1 2 in 140mm 7 1 2 in 191mm 9 1 2 in 241mm 6 1 2 in 165mm 8 1 2 in 216mm 10 1 2 in 267mm 74 in 1880mm to Floor Floor Line Appliance Side View NOTE Be sure to consider the process of loading fuel when choosing and locating a mantel 1 1 rise to run ratio ...

Page 33: ...ials Materials made of or surfaced with any of the following materials Wood Plant fibers Plastic Compressed paper Any material that can ignite and burn flame proofed or not plastered or un plastered WARNING Risk of Fire You must maintain clearances Do NOT cover metal fireplace front with combustible materials Install combustible materials only to specified clearances on top front sides and back ed...

Page 34: ...ructions that come with the concrete anchor bolts for properly securing fireplace to the concrete In cooler climates place a sheet of plywood or a raised platform on cement slab under appli ance only You need to secure the appliance to the cement slab so do not extend the plywood so as to interfer with the attachment Wood Flooring be turned around so the longer flange attaches to the floor We reco...

Page 35: ...hock Hazard A grounded metal outlet power supply box is required for all installations Provides a positive ground path to earth for outer can of the fireplace Protects against possible electrical shock 1 Disconnect power supply providing power to the outlet box you intend to use 2 The power supply cord is inside a 7 1 2 foot 2 29m long 3 8 inch 9 5mm flexible conduit cable located and attached to ...

Page 36: ...ow for a vertical or horizontal installation Vertical Installation 1 Remove the flue collar and gasket from the component pack Push out the 6 slugs in the gasket 2 Remove both the top and rear cover plates Save screws and plates for later re attachment 3 Place the orange flue gasket over the locating pins on the exhaust flue transition on the back of the fireplace Figure 35 2 4 Insert the flue pip...

Page 37: ...rill holes through the pipe walls directly into the flue collar one on each side 180 degrees apart Screw the pipe to the flue collar with 2 screws Figure 36 7 Pipe Liberally silicone all around flue collar before inserting into pipe Top Cover Plate Flue Collar Vertical Installation Cont d Figure 36 1 Locating Pin on Each Side Drill Holes for Screws above Locating Pins X Figure 36 2 Insert assembli...

Page 38: ...ter line of regulator I 36 in USA 72 in Canada Clearance to service regulator vent outlet J 12 in Clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to the building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance K 10 ft horizontal 3 ft vertical Clearance to mechanical air supply L 7 ft Above paved sidewalk paved driveway located on public property M 12 in Under an open veranda porch deck or balcony ...

Page 39: ...e pellet appliance but consideration must be given to the total house demand House demand may consume the air needed for the appli ance It may be necessary to add additional ventilation to the space in which the pellet appliance is located Consult with your local HVAC professional to determine the ventilation demands for your house Vent Configurations To reduce probability of reverse drafting duri...

Page 40: ... fireplace Avoid installing the appliance near doors walkways or small isolated spaces Recessed lighting should be a sealed can design Attic hatches weather stripped or sealed Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and seams taped or sealed WARNING Risk of Asphyxiation Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot C Negative Pressure Draft is the pressure difference nee...

Page 41: ...damaged vent components may impair safe operation WARNING RISK OF FIRE WARNING RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to the owner s information manual provided with this appliance For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or your dealer The table belo...

Page 42: ...ntil you reach your altitude above sea level c If you fall below the diagonal line 3 or 4 inch 76 to 102mm pipe may be used d If it is anywhere above the diagonal line a 4 inch 102mm diameter pipe is required NOTICE A 90 elbow is 5 times as restrictive to the flow of exhaust gases under positive pressure as 1 foot 305mm of hori zontal pipe A foot of horizontal pipe is twice as restrictive as a foo...

Page 43: ...t Figure 42 1 Outside Air Inlet Locations H Outside Air Locations Considerations Outside Air 1 3 4 in 44mm 4 7 8 in 124mm C L C L C L C L Door Outside Air 1 3 4 in 44mm 4 7 8 in 125mm C L C L Door 9 1 4 in 235mm 4 7 8 in 24mm Rear Vent Outside Air C L C L Left Rear Corner Right Rear Corner Rear of Fireplace NOTE The fireplace ships from the factory with the left and right outside air covers instal...

Page 44: ...ng in appli ance and mark location on wall Use saw to cut opening in wall Cut a 3 1 2 to 4 inches 89 102mm opening on inside wall Cut a 4 to 4 1 2 inches 102 114mm opening on out side of house 2 Use wire tie to secure flex pipe to collar assembly 3 Slide trim ring over flex pipe and run pipe through wall 4 Attach flex pipe not supplied to outside termination cap with second wire tie 5 Secure termi...

Page 45: ...cal Exterior Figure 44 1 Figure 44 2 We recommend a minimum of 60 inches 1 52m verti cal however above the eave is preferred Both installations are approved for mobile home instal lations Must use 3 or 4 inch 76mm to 102mm L or PL Listed pellet venting or Listed double wall pipe and Quadra Fire Outside Air Kit in all installations Single wall pipe is approved for residential installa tions only NO...

Page 46: ... Minimum 12 in 305mm Minimum Figure 45 2 45 Degree Horizontal termination cap must be a minimum of 12 inches 305mm from the wall Approved for mobile home installations Must use 3 or 4 inch 76mm 102mm L or PL Listed pellet venting and a Quadra Fire Outside Air Kit in ALL installations NOTE In Canada where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired the installation sh...

Page 47: ...Firestop Approved Class L or PL Pellet Vent Figure 46 1 9 Mobile Home Installation WARNING Risk of Asphyxiation Never install in a sleeping room Consumes oxygen in the the room Remain clear of leaves debris ice and or snow Be unrestricted while the appliance is in use to pre vent room air starvation which causes smoke spill age Smoke spillage can also set off smoke alarms 1 An outside air intake m...

Page 48: ... warranty Figure 47 1 Log fits over screws Left Log Log has indentations on the bottom to fit over the screw heads Log rests in front of screws Right Log Figure 47 3 Figure 47 4 1 Place the left log as shown There are 2 indentations in the bottom of the log to fit over the screw heads in the firebox Figures 47 1 and 47 2 2 Place the right log in front of the 2 screw heads in the firebox Figures 47...

Page 49: ...rame to the face of the fireplace with 5 screws on the top and bottom and 4 on each side Figure 48 1 2 The front is attached to the mounting frame via the hinges 3 All 4 fronts are mounted the same way Figure 48 1 Hinge on Fireplace Hinge on Front Start with Bottom Hinge Alignment and then Top Hinges Aligned Push Up on Spring Loaded Hinge Pin Locking Tab Push Locking Tab into Place to Hold Hinge P...

Page 50: ...h temperature heat resistant ceramic glass DO NOT REPLACE with any other material Alternate material may shatter and cause injury B Combustion Exhaust Blower Replacement 1 Follow the proper shut down procedures as outlined on page 14 Section 3 A 2 The combustion blower is mounted in the lower right rear of the appliance Figure 49 2 3 Use an 11 32 nut driver to loosen all six nuts but do not remove...

Page 51: ...er into V section and push down and the bottom of the latch will fall forward off of post Locating ears 1 on each side Fit behind bottom edge Figure 50 3 WARNING Risk of Injury Cast iron is a very heavy material The baffle is made of cast iron and therefore is heavy and awkward at times to maneuver Clear and prepare your work area before you begin 2 Remove the 2 bolts from the bottom left and righ...

Page 52: ... fuel is bridging in hopper Faulty firepot thermocouple connection has shorted Check connections if OK replace igniter Break up bridging pellets Refill hopper Replace the thermocouple Press Retry MIN FIREPOT TEMP Out of fuel Refill hopper Add handful of pellets to firepot to prime it Press Retry MAX DROP TUBE TEMP Stove in over heat condition Flame height set too high Components may need cleaning ...

Page 53: ...in 235mm 4 7 8 in 24mm 9 1 4 in 235mm Rear Vent Outside Air C L C L 37 1 2 in 953mm 16 1 2 in 419mm 14 1 4 in 362mm Outside Air 1 3 4 in 44mm 4 7 8 in 124mm Junction Box 3 4 in 19mm C L C L C L C L Front Outside Air 1 3 4 in 44mm 4 7 8 in 125mm C L C L Front C L 21 3 8 in 543mm Front View shown without a Front Rear View Top View Left Side View Right Side View 13 Reference Materials ...

Page 54: ...sembly includes the feed motor mounting bracket bearing and feed spring auger Function The hollow feed spring auger pulls pellets up the feed tube from the hopper area and drops them down the feed chute into the firepot 9 Firepot Location Inside firebox and is made of high quality ductile iron Function The floor of the firepot automatically opens for cleaning and is operated by the auto clean fire...

Page 55: ...ng 19 Thermocouple Firepot Location On top of the firepot inside the thermocouple cover ceramic protection tube Function Sends a millivolt signal to the control board telling the control board there is a fire in the firepot 20 Thermocouple Drop Tube Location Bottom of the drop tube on the right side and attached with a wing nut Function Turns the convection blower on and off varies the speed of th...

Page 56: ...tery Backup Power Supply Hopper Combustion Blower Feed Motor Exhaust Transition Figure 55 1 View of Left Rear Figure 55 2 View of Right Rear Baffle Firepot Ash Pan Thermocouple and Thermocouple Cover Heat Exchanger Front Back Pull fireplace toward you until fully extended Slide Rails One bolt located on each side of fireplace Figure 55 3 Rail System Figure 55 4 ...

Page 57: ...R December 6 2011 7051 158B Page 63 EDGE 60 Pellet Fireplace Date of Service Performed By Description of Service F Service And Maintenance Log ...

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