Quadra-Fire QF130, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ndicated on the rating plate Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by qualified personnel Hearth Home Technologies suggests NFI certified or factory trained professionals or technicians supervised by an NFI certified professional Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation DO NOT DISCARD WARNING R Important operating and maintenance instructions included Re...

Page 2: ...elcome to the Quadra Fire family of fireplace products We recommend that you record the following pertinent information about your fireplace Gas and Electric Information Serial Number Type of Gas The model information regarding your specific fireplace can be found on the rating plate usually located in the control area of the fireplace Homeowner Reference Information Model Number Quadra Fire a brand of...

Page 3: ...ting Started A Typical Appliance System 15 B Design and Installation Considerations 16 C Tools and Supplies Needed 16 D Inspect Appliance and Components 16 5 Fireplace Size Requirements A Minimum Fireplace Opening 17 B Mantel and Wall Projections 18 6 Termination Locations A Vent Termination Minimum Clearances 19 7 Installation Preparation A Inspection and Cleaning 20 B Flue Damper 20 C Gas Line 2...

Page 4: ...Quadra Fire QFI30 QFI35 2227 900 Rev H 1 11 4 B Limited Lifetime Warranty ...

Page 5: ...5 Quadra Fire QFI30 QFI35 2227 900 Rev H 1 11 B Limited Lifetime Warranty continued ...

Page 6: ... jurisdiction When installing above 2000 feet elevation In the USA Reduce input rate 4 for each 1000 feet above 2000 feet In CANADA Reduce input rate 10 for elevations between 2000 feet and 4500 feet Above 4500 feet consult local gas utility Check with your local gas utility to determine proper orifice size NOTICE This installation must conform with local codes In the absence of local codes you mus...

Page 7: ...e fixed glass panel DO NOT operate the appliance with the barrier removed Contact your dealer or Hearth Home Technologies if the barrier is not present or help is needed to properly install one HOT SURFACES Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down Hot glass will cause burns DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled NEVER allow children to touch glass Keep children away CAREFULLY ...

Page 8: ...gies if the barrier is not present or help is needed to properly install one For more information refer to the instructions supplied with your decorative door or front F Remote Controls Wall Controls and Wall Switches Follow the instructions supplied with the control installed to operate your fireplace For safety Install a switch lock or a wall remote control with child protection lockout feature K...

Page 9: ... REMOTE mode the flame output can be adjusted with the HI LO selector switch on the module See Figure 2 3 Note that the flame HI LO selector switch will become inactive once an optional remote control RC200 RC300 is programmed to the control module Note that the control module will always ignite the fireplace on HI and remain so for the initial 10 seconds of operation If the HI LO is switched to the ...

Page 10: ...e floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS DO NOT try to light any appliance DO NOT touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building DO NOT CONNECT LINE VOLT AGE 110 120 VAC OR 220 240 VAC TO THE CONTROL VALVE Improper installation adjustment al teration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Re fer to the ...

Page 11: ... burn for 20 to 40 minutes Odor from appliance When first operated this appliance may release an odor for the first several hours This is caused by the curing of the paint and the burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing Odor may also be released from finishing materials and adhesives used around the appliance Film on the glass This is a normal result of the curing process of the paint an...

Page 12: ...equent cleaning may be required due to lint from carpeting or other factors Control compartment burner and circulating air passageway of the appliance must be kept clean CAUTION Risk of Burns The appliance should be turned off and cooled before servicing When properly maintained your appliance will give you many years of trouble free service We recommend an nual service by a qualified technician Do...

Page 13: ...ere is no damage to glass or glass frame Replace as necessary Verify that fixed glass assembly is properly retained and attachment components are intact and not damaged Replace as necessary Logs Frequency Annually By Service Technician Tools needed Protective gloves Inspectfordamagedormissinglogs Replaceasnecessary Refer to Section 12 for log placement instructions Verify correct log placement and ...

Page 14: ...the batteries during extended burns which could result in reduced battery life or degradation Check for smooth lighting and ignition carryover to all ports Verify that there is no ignition delay Inspect for lifting or other flame problems Verify air shutter setting is correct See Section 12 for required air shutter setting Verify air shutter is clear of dust and debris Inspect orifice for soot dirt ...

Page 15: ...not drawn to scale Actual product may vary from pictures in manual VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP SECTION 8 F VENT PIPE SECTION 8 GAS LINE SECTION 9 ACCESS THROUGH EXISTING MASONRY OR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE HEARTH EXTENSION SURROUND OR FRONT NOT SHOWN SECTION 2 D AND 8 D MANTEL AND MANTEL LEG SECTION 5 B AND 11 A 3 INCH FLEX LINERS SECTION 8 Figure 4 1 Typical System 4 Getting Started Installer Guide ...

Page 16: ... separate packages If packaged separately the log set and appliance grate must be installed Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment particularly the condition of the glass Read all of the instructions before starting the instal lation Follow these instructions carefully during the installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit WARNING Risk of Fire or Explosion Damaged parts could imp...

Page 17: ...dequate clearance around air openings and for service access Due to high temperatures the appliance should be locat ed out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies The firebrick refractory glass doors screen rails screen mesh and log grates can be removed from a factory built firebox in order to gain minimum gas insert opening requirements Any smoke shelves shields and baffles may be removed f...

Page 18: ...ustible material or outer wrap of factory built firebox Combustible facings must not extend behind the insert surround For non combustible material specifications refer to section 1 E Figure 5 3 Mantel Clearances 12 IN MIN 12 IN MAX EXISTING NON COMBUSTIBLE FACING CD SURROUND APPLIANCE 1 1 2 IN BD AD APPLIANCE SURROUND MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE Location QFI35 QFI30 Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters...

Page 19: ... 20 INCHES MIN H MIN MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING 6 Termination Locations Fire Risk Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as specified DO NOT pack air space with insulation or other materials Failure to keep insulation or other materials away from vent pipe may cause fire WARNING Figure 6 2 Staggered Termination Caps Gas Wood or Fuel Oil Termination Cap B Gas Termination Ca...

Page 20: ...provided an access hole of 1 inch 25 mm diameter or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the firebox in a proper workmanship like manner This access hole must be plugged with non combustible insulation after the gas supply line has been installed Install gas line into firebox cavity Check local codes and gas line sizing requirements following NFPA51 See Section 9 It is recommende...

Page 21: ...appliance to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance May impair safe operation of this appliance or other appliances connected to the flue Vent this appliance directly outside Use separate vent system for this appliance Horizontal venting is NOT allowed Vertical terminations are measured to top of chimney This appliance is listed for use with LINK DV systems and compone...

Page 22: ... Follow instructions for surround installation included with the front Push insert into the opening so that it tightly overlaps the fireplace opening WARNING Risk of Fire Only an approved Hearth Home Technologies surround may be used to cover inte gral grills on solid fuel burning fireplaces No other com ponents such as shrouds sheetmetal plates etc may be used to seal off vents WARNING Risk of Expl...

Page 23: ...ing 3 screws Connect both the LINK ZC ADPB to Class A Pipe and the termination cap to the LINK ZC ADPB with the self tapping screws provided OPTIONAL LINK ZC ADPB FOR USE WITH CLASS A WOODBURNING PIPE HORIZONTAL OVERHANG VERTICAL WALL GAS DIRECT VENT TERMINATION CAP 12 X ROOF PITCH IS X 12 LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING 2 FT MIN 20 INCHES MIN H MIN MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING CA...

Page 24: ... leak check solution DO NOT use open flame Fittings and connections could have loos ened during shipping and handling WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT change valve settings This valve has been preset at the factory WARNING Risk of Fire Explosion High pressure will damage valve Low pressure may cause explosion Verify inlet pressures Verify minimum pressures when other household gas appliances are operati...

Page 25: ...d with this appliance 10 Electrical Information B IntelliFire Plus Ignition System Wiring Wire an outlet box 120VAC in the bottom back corner of the existing solid fuel masonry or factory built fireplace to plug in the cord assembly The supplied cord assembly may also be routed out onto the hearth to a nearby outlet WARNING Risk of Shock or Explosion DO NOT wire IPI controlled appliance junction bo...

Page 26: ... to avoid reconstruction Follow instructions that come with those accessories Plug the cord into a convenient outlet Must use cord supplied NOTE USE ZIP TIES TO RESTRAIN THE LOOSE WIRES UNDERNEATH THE APPLIANCE AND KEEP THEM AWAY FROM THE BLOWER WHEEL FAN BLADES NOTE IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH TYPE 1050 C RATED WIRE An Intel...

Page 27: ...ote control The sensor switch and rheostat are no longer needed 2 Plug two cord assembly spade connectors together 3 Unplug fan cord assembly from standard cord assembly 4 Plug fan cord assembly into AUX300 module 5 Plug AUX300 module into the standard cord assembly NOTE USE ZIP TIES TO RESTRAIN THE LOOSE WIRES UNDERNEATH THE APPLIANCE AND KEEP THEM AWAY FROM THE BLOWER WHEEL FAN BLADES NOTE IF AN...

Page 28: ...learance to combustible material under the insert is 1 4 inch 6 mm Clearance from top of fireplace opening for combustibles extending 12 inches max is 12 inches Use leveling legs to raise insert minimum 1 4 inch 6 mm above combustible material or outer wrap of factory built firebox Combustible facings must not extend behind the insert surround For non combustible material specifications refer to sect...

Page 29: ...ere with proper burner operation Ember material is shipped with this gas appliance To place the ember material Embers CANNOT be placed directly over ports Care should be taken not to cover the lighting trail of ports from back to front Place dime size pieces of Glowing Embers just in front of the port trail but not on or in between the ports see Figure 12 2 Care should be taken so that the ports a...

Page 30: ... the side refractory is installed Install the left side refractory as shown in Figure 4 Bend the refractory tab down as shown in Figure 5 Repeat this step for the right refractory panel Figure 2 Refractory and Logs Installed Figure 3 Install Back Refractory Figure 4 Install Side Refractory Figure 5 Bend Refractory Tab SRV2227 702 SRV2227 703 SRV2227 705 SRV2227 704 SRV2227 706 SRV2227 701 Figure 1...

Page 31: ...ht refractory panel Figure 8 Place Log 2 LOG CONTACTS REFRACTORY LOG RESTS ON BURNER LOG CONTACTS LOG SUPPORT Figure 9 Log 3 LOG RESTS ON REFRACTORY SUPPORT LOG GROOVE FOR LOG 6 NOTCH MATES WITH RIGHT GRATE TINE Figure 10 Log 4 Figure 11 Log 4 LOG PIN MATES WITH SLOT LOG GROOVE FOR LOG 6 NOTCH MATE NOTCH WITH GRATE BAR 2 3 4 Figure 6 Placement of Log 1 Log 1 SRV2227 703 Mate the notch located on t...

Page 32: ...g on the flat spot of log as shown in Figure 6 The right end of log should rest on the burner and touches the grate bar as shown in Figure 13 SLOT LOG END CONTACTS GRATE BAR LOG END RESTS ON FLAT SPOT Log 6 SRV2227 704 Rest the left end of Log 6 on the burner Mate the notch on the left end of log with the grate bar The log should rest on both log grooves as illustrated in Figure 9 and Figure 10 Fig...

Page 33: ...ide refractory is installed Install the left side refractory as shown in Figure 3 Bend the refractory tab down as shown in Figure 4 Repeat this step for the right refractory panel Figure 1 Refractory and Logs Installed Figure 2 Install Back Refractory Figure 3 Install Side Refractory Figure 4 Bend Refractory Tab REFRACTORY TAB CAUTION Logs are fragile handle with care SRV2225 703 SRV2225 704 SRV22...

Page 34: ...o Figure 11 for location of log slot Rotate the right end of the log clockwise until the groove on the end of the log mates with the grate bar Figure 10 Place Log 4 LOG CONTACTS LEFT REFRACTORY PANEL FLAT SPOTS FOR LOG 6 AND LOG 3 MATE SLOT WITH GRATE TINE SLOT LOG CONTACTS LEFT REFRACTORY PANEL POSITION LOG ON FLAT SPOT LOG CONTACTS BACK REFRAC TORY PANEL FLAT SPOT FOR LOG 7 LOG RESTS ON LOG SUPP...

Page 35: ...d Figure 14 Place the narrow end on the flat spot of Log 2 Flat spot on Log 2 is indicated in Figure 7 Figure 11 Log 4 Figure 12 Place Log 5 Figure 13 Log 5 Figure 14 Place Log 6 LOG SLOT FLAT SPOT FOR LOG 6 MATE LOG PINS WITH LOG SLOTS LOG SLOTS LOG RESTS ON FLAT SPOTS Log 7 SRV2225 704 Note the location of the groove on the underside of the log Place the opposite end on the flat spot on Log 3 See ...

Page 36: ...r scratches DO NOT strike slam or scratch glass DO NOT operate fireplace with glass removed cracked broken or scratched Replace as a complete assembly Removing Fixed Glass Assembly The glass assembly fastens to the fireplace in four places Four of the fastening mechanisms are spring loaded glass latches An example of the glass latch is shown in Figure 12 3 To release glass assembly pull the two bott...

Page 37: ...1 8 in 3 mm 2 Pilot won t light there is no noise or spark A No power transformer installed incorrectly or depleted batteries Verify that transformer is installed and plugged into module Check voltage of transformer at connection to module Acceptable read ings of a good transformer are between 6 4 and 6 6 volts AC Bat tery power supply voltage must be at least 4 volts If below 4 volts replace batt...

Page 38: ...ld glow shortly after ignition With a multi meter verify that cur rent in series between module and sense lead is at least 0 14 mi croamps Verify correct pilot orifice is installed and gas inlet is set to pressure specifications Clean flame sensing rod with emery cloth to remove any contaminants that may have accumulated on flame sensing rod C Module is not grounded Verify module is securely grounded ...

Page 39: ... C 31 9 16 802 27 7 16 697 D 15 11 16 398 12 13 16 325 E 24 610 20 1 2 521 F 21 1 16 535 17 5 8 448 G 15 7 8 403 14 5 8 372 H 11 3 4 298 10 1 8 257 I 20 3 8 518 17 432 J 1 3 4 44 1 3 4 44 MODEL DIMENSIONS Location QFI35 QFI30 Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters K 4 13 16 122 4 13 16 122 L 10 1 16 256 9 229 M 2 1 4 57 2 1 4 57 N 5 127 3 15 16 100 O 5 1 8 130 5 3 16 132 P 8 203 8 203 Q 1 13 16 46 ...

Page 40: ...inch flex liner kit Expands to 30 feet and 4 feet respectively Includes two liners termination cap flashing and link adapter Direct Vent Flex Liner Accessory Kits see Figure 14 3 Flash Damp Zero clearance damper flashing kit for use with the LINK DV 30B or LINK DV4 30B liner kits LINK ZC ADP Zero clearance chimney adapter DV 46DVA GK Adapter kit colinear to coaxial 3 inches included in above kits It ...

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