Quadra-Fire EXPLR-I-MBK, Installation Manual

Page 1: ... clothing or other flammable materials Keep clothing furniture draperies and other flammable materials away WARNING Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by quali ed personnel Hearth Home Technologies recommends HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals Installation Manual Installation Appliance Set Up INSTALLER Leave this manual with party responsible for use and...

Page 2: ...tions 3 C Mobile Home Approved USA ONLY 3 D Glass Specifications 3 E Non Combustible Materials 3 F Combustible Materials 3 2 Getting Started 4 A Design and Installation Considerations 4 B Fire Safety 4 C Negative Pressure 5 D Tools And Supplies Needed 5 E Inspect Appliance and Components 5 F Install Checklist 6 3 Dimensions and Clearances 7 A Appliance Dimensions 7 B Clearances to Combustibles 8 C...

Page 3: ... ACC must be installed in a mobile home installation Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or your dealer Installation and use of any damaged appliance Modification of the appliance Installation other than as instructed by Hearth Home Technologies I...

Page 4: ...ance Do NOT Over fire If appliance or chimney connector glows you are over firing Any such action that may cause a fire hazard WARNING Fire Risk Hearth Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for and the warranty will be voided by the following actions Check building codes prior to installation Installation MUST comply with local regional state and national codes and regulations Consult ins...

Page 5: ...sealed Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and seams taped or sealed Basement installations should be avoided WARNING Negative pressure can cause spillage of com bustion fumes soot and carbon monoxide Appliance needs to draft properly for safety Asphyxiation Risk D Tools And Supplies Needed Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools and building supplies are available...

Page 6: ...ce and given to the party responsible for use and operation ATTENTION INSTALLER Follow this Standard Work Checklist This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with not instead of the instructions contained in this installation manual Customer __________________________________________________________________________ Date Installed ___________________________________...

Page 7: ...2 Side View with vertical flue 10 3 4 274mm 17 3 4 451mm 27 3 4 705mm 25 9 16 650mm 26 7 8 683mm Figure 7 3 Top View 3 77mm 13 7 16 342mm 1 4 7mm 5 16 12mm 25 1 2 648mm 28 5 8 728mm Figure 7 4 Side View with horizontal flue 3 Dimensions and Clearances A Appliance Dimensions NOTE Flue Collar size is 6 inch 152mm diameter ID ...

Page 8: ... 2 1359 DOUBLE WALL PIPE 13 1 2 343 9 229 23 584 10 254 3 77 13 1 2 343 53 1 2 1359 Horizontal Install Through Back Wall SINGLE DOUBLE WALL PIPE N A 8 203 24 607 11 279 N A N A 53 1 2 1359 90 Elbow Off The Top Of The Appliance Then Through Back Wall SINGLE WALL PIPE 17 432 12 1 2 318 24 607 11 279 N A N A 53 1 2 1359 18 457 DOUBLE WALL PIPE 12 1 2 318 8 203 23 584 10 254 N A N A 53 1 2 1359 18 457...

Page 9: ...ould Install through the warm space enclosed by the build ing envelope This helps to produce more draft espe cially during lighting and die down of the fire Penetrate the highest part of the roof This minimizes the affects of wind turbulence and down drafts Consider the appliance location in order to avoid floor and ceiling attic joists and rafters Locate termination cap away from trees adjacent s...

Page 10: ...t 91cm Minimum Wall or Parapet Flat Roof E 2 10 3 Rule These are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper flue draft This appliance is made with a 6 inch 152mm diameter chimney connector as the flue collar on the appliance Changing the diameter of the chimney can affect draft and cause poor performance It is not recommended to use offsets and elbows at altitudes above 4000 feet above...

Page 11: ...ck or 26 gauge blued steel or an approved air insulated double wall venting pipe Thimble A manufactured or site constructed device installed in combustible walls through which the chimney connector passes to the chimney It is intended to keep the walls from igniting Site constructed thimbles must meet NFPA 211 Standards Prefabricated must be suitable for use with selected chimney and meet UL103 Ty...

Page 12: ...mension frame from 2 x 2 framing lumber to fit into wall opening Inside opening of frame should be no less than 14 inch x 14 inch 356mm x 356mm Figure 12 1 4 Attach the wall spacer to the chimney side of the frame 5 Nail the frame into the wall opening The spacer should be on the chimney side 6 Insert the section of the solid insulated chimney into the outer wall of the masonry chimney 7 Tightly s...

Page 13: ... must conform to each other to ensure a proper fit and seal Flue Gas Direction Crimped End Toward Appliance Secure pipe sections with a minimum of 3 screws Figure 13 2 Chimney Connector Appliance Pipe WARNING Asphyxiation Risk DO NOT CONNECT THIS Appliance TO A CHIM NEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM May allow flue gases to enter the house Im...

Page 14: ...bustible or otherwise adequately protected from radiant heat given off by the appliance and from sparks and falling embers A layer of thin brick or ceramic tile over a combustible floor is not sufficient It is necessary to install a Type II floor protector no less than 3 8 inch 9 5mm thick with a minimum R value of 1 06 a min imum of 16 inches 406mm in front of glass and 8 inches 203mm to both sid...

Page 15: ...adapter to the appliance using 4 screws Figure 15 1 15 2 3 Floor Rear Installation Cut a 4 inch 102mm hole in outside wall or floor to accommodate outside air piping Use 4 inch 102mm aluminum metal flex or rigid piping to directly connect outside air to appliance intake Use the supplied termination cap with a rodent screen Seal between the wall or floor and the pipe with silicone to prevent moistu...

Page 16: ...r onto outer wall of appliance 4 Place the bracket containing the snap disc and magnet under the bottom left rear corner See Owner s Manual for detailed operating instructions for the blower and snap disc Shock Risk Do NOT remove grounding prong from plug Route cord away from appliance Do NOT route cord under or in front of appliance Plug directly into properly grounded 3 prong receptacle CAUTION ...

Page 17: ...hipped with the flue collar in the top vent position Figure 17 1 Converting Collar For Rear Vent Installation And Installing Required Horizontal Flue Shield 1 Remove flue cover from convection shroud 5 Phillips screws 2 Remove convection shroud from appliance 4 Phillips screws 3 Remove rotate 180 degrees and install cast flue transition in the horizontal position 4 Install convection shroud on to ...

Page 18: ...l connector pipe 5 Follow the chimney and chimney connector manufacturer s instructions when installing the flue system for use in a mobile home 6 Maintain clearance to combustibles 7 Floor protection requirements must be followed precisely 8 Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location where the chimney or other component penetrates to the exterior of the structure NOTE Offse...

Page 19: ...0 Y Wire Harness Blower 7033 262 Blower Convection Blower Only 812 4900 Y Outside Air Kit Floor Rear OAK ACC Outside Air Collar Assembly 7033 039 Outside Air Shield 33271 Y Firescreen SCR 7062 FASTENERS Avk Rivnut Repair Kit 1 4 20 3 8 16 Rivnut Tools RIVNUT REPAIR Y Nut Ser Flange Small 1 4 20 Pkg of 24 226 0130 24 Y Screw Pan Head Philips 8 32 X 3 8 Pkg of 40 225 0500 40 Y Screw Sheet Metal 8 X ...

Page 20: ...peration DO NOT DISCARD Please contact your Quadra Fire dealer with any questions or concerns For the number of your nearest Quadra Fire dealer Log onto www quadrafire com CONTACT INFORMATION This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents United States 5341794 5263471 6688302 7216645 7047962 or other U S and foreign patents pending We recommend that you record the following pe...