Quadra-Fire 810-02901 MBK, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...nd follow these instruc tions for safe installa tion and operation 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 store or use gasoline or other flam mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not overfire ...

Page 2: ...N UNIT Masonry or Zero Clearance DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL A Insert side to combustible 0 in 0mm B Insert top to mantel 12 in 305mm C Insert top to face trim 0 in 0mm D Insert side face trim 0 in 0mm E Hearth extension from door opening 6 in 152mm F Hearth extension from side of door opening 6 in 152mm B D C C A B E 0 in Clearance To Exposed Section and Face Trim A Top of Hopper Top Rear Vent 0 in ...

Page 3: ...Outside Air 13 C Full Reline with Outside Air 14 Section 6 Mobile Home 15 Section 7 Appliance Set Up A Reverse Top or Rear Flue Adapter 16 B Leveling System 16 C Outside Air Kit 17 D Zero Clearance Trim Support 17 18 E Panel Set Cast Trim Set 19 F Panel Trim Set Econo 19 G Log Set Placement 20 H Thermostat Installation 21 Section 8 Operating Instructions A Fuel Size Material 22 B General Operation...

Page 4: ...tion must conform with local codes In the absence of local codes you must comply with the ASTM E1509 95 ULC S628 93 ULC ORD C 1482 and UM 84 HUD D Electrical Rating 115 VAC 60 Hz Start 4 1 Amps Run 1 1 Amps BTU output will vary depending on the brand of fuel you use in your appliance Consult your Quadra Fire dealer for best results NOTE Hearth Home Technologies manufacturer of this appliance reser...

Page 5: ...dealer We recommend that a qualified building inspector and your insurance company representative review your plans before and after installation 2 Thermostat Location The thermostat s location will have some effect on the appliance s operation When the thermostat is located close to the appliance it may require a slightly higher temperature setting to keep the rest of the house comfortable If the ...

Page 6: ...r dealer if any irregu larities are noticed 3 All safety warnings have been read and fol lowed 4 This Owner s Manual has been read 5 Floor protection requirements have been met 6 Venting is properly installed 7 The proper clearances from the appliance and chimney to combustible materials have been met 8 The masonry chimney is inspected by a profes sional and is clean or the factory built metal chi...

Page 7: ...6 259mm 24 3 4 629mm 9 13 16 249mm 2 0 51mm 24 3 16 3614mm 19 0 483mm 12 3 4 324mm 9 3 16 234mm 30 3 8 772mm 30 762mm 43 1 2 1105mm 42 1 2 1080mm NOTE All views are shown with Panel Cast Trim Set installed 32 5 16 821mm 28 1 16 713mm 23 7 16 595mm 11 1 16 281mm 8 203mm Panel Size inch mm inch mm Small Cast 30 762 42 1 2 1078 Large Cast 34 864 48 1219 Small Econo 30 762 40 1016 Height Width ...

Page 8: ... Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference B Clearance To Combustibles UL and ULC Inches Millimeters A Top of Hopper Top or Rear Vent 0 0 B Side of Outside Skin Top or Rear Vent 0 0 C Back of Hopper Top Vent 2 5 64 Rear Vent 0 0 D Vent Pipe to Combustible Top or Rear Vent 3 0 76 E Front Panel Edge Top or Rear Vent 0 0 INSTALLED AS A BUILT IN UNIT Shown Optional Outside Air F...

Page 9: ...de to face trim 0 0 Location Inches Millimeters A Rear Width 23 7 16 595 B Depth 18 for Zero Clearance 14 for Masonry 457 356 C Height 19 1 4 if drop down 21 1 4 if flush or hearth mount 489 540 D Front Width 28 1 4 718 Figure 9 1 Figure 9 2 C Masonry and Zero Clearance Fireplaces Inches Millimeters E Floor protection hearth extension from door opening 6 152 F Floor protection to the side of door o...

Page 10: ...a 1 4 6mm inch airspace is provided between the insert and the floor of outer wrap Figure 10 1 Measure and mark the metal floor for cutting With a drill make a starter hole in each corner Figure 10 2 Using a saws all cut out the floor Figure 10 3 If the floor is made of thin metal we recommend using the 2 x 4 from the insert packaging to support the insert The 2 x 4 may need to be cut to the appropria...

Page 11: ...ARNING B Venting Termination Requirements 1 Termination must exhaust above air inlet elevation It is recommended that at least 60 inches 1524mm of verti cal pipe be installed when appliance is vented directly through a wall This will create a natural draft which will help prevent the possibility of smoke or odor venting into the home during a power outage It will also keep exhaust from causing a n...

Page 12: ...t until you reach your altitude above sea level If you fall below the diagonal line 3 or 4 inch 76 to 102mm pipe may be used If it is anywhere above the diagonal line a 4 inch 102mm diameter pipe is required The chart reveals that a 90 elbow is 5 times as restric tive to the flow of exhaust gases under positive pres sure as 1 foot of horizontal pipe and a foot of horizontal pipe is twice as restric...

Page 13: ...himney must be 6 inch 152mm UL103 HT WARNING CAUTION Never draw outside combustion air from Wall floor or ceiling cavity Enclosed space such as an attic or garage NOTE Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY Illustrations diagrams are not drawn to scale Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference NOTE Use metal plate around exhaust vent pipe ...

Page 14: ...ool or ceramic Do not use high temperature caulk ing materials to seal any edge to prevent furture serviceability NOTE Check clearances carefully for this type of installation to ensure adequate room for outside air venting Check building codes prior to installation Installation MUST comply with local regional state and national codes and regulations Consult local building fire officials or authori ...

Page 15: ...unding device 5 Refer to clearances to combustibles and floor protection requirements on pages 8 9 for listings to combus tibles and appropriate chimney systems 6 Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location where the chimney or other component penetrates to the the exterior of the structure 7 Follow the chimney manufacturer s instructions when installing the vent system for us...

Page 16: ...ent Installation 1 Release ammo can latches on each side Figure 16 1 2 Place the reversible adapter in the correct position for your installation 3 Make sure BOTH latches are in position before securing them Rear Vent Installation 1 Remove the 90o adapter and installation screws from the packaging 2 Attach the 90o adapter onto the vent adapter using the 3 screws provided You will need to pre drill...

Page 17: ... pre cut hole in back of appliance and through the wall 6 Attach hose to outside termination cap with second hose clamp 7 Secure termination cap to outside surface 8 Secure trim ring to interior wall Tools Needed Phillips head screwdriver wire cutters hole saw or jig saw CAUTION Never draw outside combustion air from Wall floor or ceiling cavity Enclosed space such as an attic or garage Figure 17 1...

Page 18: ...ve surface to avoid scratching the paint 2 Lay zero clearance front and sides face down Bend the tab down toward the inside 3 The side pieces are shipped flat It is much easier to manually flex the sides into a bowed position before installing 4 Lay 1 cast ring face up which will become the bottom ring when installed Attach the 2 sides FIRST and then the front piece Figure 18 1 5 Now turn the cast r...

Page 19: ...ch or damage the cast trim pieces 2 Lay the panel set face down on protective covering to prevent scratching the painted surface 3 Secure the panels legs to top panel with the screws provided 4 Now bend the tabs down toward the backside of the panel set 5 on top and 2 on each leg Leave the panel set face down 5 Place the corresponding cast trim pieces 2 cast trim legs and 1 cast trim header undern...

Page 20: ...Installation Place the log over the firepot The charred area on the log is turned toward the back not the front The log will be about 2 1 2 inches 64mm above the firepot when in place It must rest on the 3 logs in a stable position to prevent it from falling into the firepot Figure 20 5 G Optional Log Set Placement Instructions Notch Thermocouple Cover Drop Tube Figure 20 1 CAUTION Logs are FRAGILE U...

Page 21: ...direct line with the appliance convection air Remove any packaging from inside the thermostat before using NOTE If the thermostat is located too close to the appliance you may need to set the tempera ture setting slightly higher to maintain the desired temperature in your home 3 There is a 4 screw terminal block located on the junc tion box to the left of the power cord inlet The center 2 screws a...

Page 22: ...end using a 50 50 blend of corn and wood pellets The only change in operation 1 the feed rate may require a slight adjustment and 2 firepot will require more frequent cleanings The BTU output varies slightly compared to pellets depending on the quality of the corn used In cases where it is acceptable for the appliance to run full time 100 corn will work after the fire has been started using wood pel...

Page 23: ...3 2 2 Adjust the fuel adjustment control rod towards the symbol to increase the feed rate and flame height or towards the symbol to decrease the feed rate and flame height 3 Re tighten the wing nut F Feed Rate Adjustment D Starting Your First Fire 1 A thermostat is required for proper operation of this appliance except for corn At this time fill the hopper with pellets set the thermostat to its lowes...

Page 24: ...Do NOT operate appliance With appliance door open Firepot floor open Cleaning slide plates open Do NOT store fuel Closer than required clearances to com bustibles to appliance Within space required for loading or ash removal Back side of Firepot Firepot floor left open ISSUES SOLUTIONS 1 Metallic noise 1 Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down similar to the...

Page 25: ...em is clean Make sure front door is closed Replace control box Call light on No fire Partially burned fuel in firepot Firepot clean out plate not closed Firepot is dirty missed ignition Check that firepot clean out plate is fully closed Clean firepot Make sure there is no clinker in the firepot Clinkers may have to be broken up with firepot scraper tool or other means Call light on No fire Unburned pelle...

Page 26: ...sing loss of vacuum Empty hopper of fuel Use a wet dry vacuum cleaner to remove remaining fuel from hopper including feed tube Check feed chute for obstructions Loosen 2 screws and jiggle feed assembly Check that set screw is tight on feed spring shaft at end of feed motor Check connections on feed motor replace if defective No call light Appliance does not begin start sequence Thermostat not set ...

Page 27: ...ing system Remove stainless steel baffle from firebox to clean ash from on top of baffle Clean behind rear brick panels Change fuel brand to pre mium Check that firepot clean out plate is fully closed Reduce feed rate using feed rate adjustment control rod located inside hopper Nuisance shutdowns Low flame Sawdust buildup in hopper Feed motor is reversing Defective thermocouple Defective control box Fi...

Page 28: ...lugging Risk of shock if appliance not unplugged before servicing appliance CAUTION A Proper Shutdown Procedure Cleaning or Inspection Frequency Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Ash Pan Every 5 bags of fuel OR X Ash Removal from Firebox More frequently depending on the fuel type or ash build up OR X Beneath Heat Exchanger Every 1 ton of fuel OR X Blower Combustion Exhaust More frequently depending on t...

Page 29: ...own There must not be any hot ashes in the firebox during cleaning Turn the thermostat on and then immediately off to start the exhaust blower on its cycle time It will pull fly ash out the exhaust instead of into the room b Frequent cleaning of the ash in the firebox will help slow down the build up of ash in the exhaust blower and vent system c Open door There are 2 cleaning slide plates to the le...

Page 30: ... its cycle time It will pull fly ash out the exhaust instead of into the room Open the cast front door to access the 2 cleaning rods See Figure 29 1 on page 29 b Locate the 2 rods directly underneath the heat exchanger tubes Rods are bent at a 90 angle for easy handling c To clean pull the rods straight out until it stops approximately 10 inches 254mm Slide the rods OUT and IN a couple of times 5 C...

Page 31: ...ng on ash build up By Qualified Service Technician Homeowner Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off The products of combustion will contain small particles of fly ash The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases At start up if there is incomplete combustion or if there is a shutdown or incorrect operati...

Page 32: ... Follow proper shutdown procedure if ash buildup exceeds half way point in firepot Failure to do so could result in smoking sooting and possible hopper fires Correct Flame Size Yellow White in Color Correct Figure 32 3 Tall Lazy Flame Orange in Color Incorrect Figure 32 1 Figure 32 2 D High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance Frequency When the ash build up exceeds more than half way up the firepot By Homeo...

Page 33: ...he igniter wires are clear of any movement i e ash pan firepot cleaning rod cleaning slide plates etc f Re install the ash pan and then re install the cast side panel and re connect the power a Open hinged cast face and lift door assembly off from the insert and lay on a flat surface face down b Using a screwdriver tap the bottom of the rope retainer rod to push it up out of the hole The top end of ...

Page 34: ...tely cover the top of the fire box There is an opening on the left as shown in Figure 35 5 G Baffle Brick Set Removal Figure 34 3 Hook on left side Tab on right side Tabs Brick is flush against back wall Notches exposed Figure 34 4 Figure 34 5 Remove Right Left Brick Vacuum Exhaust Area Right Brick Removed Figure 34 1 Figure 34 2 1 Follow proper shutdown procedures on Page 28 The top baffle has a ho...

Page 35: ...F Page 35 Castile Pellet Insert Figure 35 1 Figure 35 2 Hook on left side Tab on right side Figure 35 3 Figure 35 4 Figure 35 5 Lift brick pull forward at an angle and drop down into notches Re installing Baffle Brick Set Cont d ...

Page 36: ...hermostat The appliance is designed to run on a 12 volt AC thermostat The heat anticipator if present should be set on the lowest setting available When describing the location of a component part it is always AS YOU FACE THE FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE 2 Convection Blower The convection blower is mounted at the bottom rear of the appliance There are 2 impellers one on each side of the motor The convec...

Page 37: ...3 is mounted on the back of the auger tube in the center of the appliance and has a reset button To access it remove the right cast side If the fire tries to burn back into the feed system or push exhaust up the feed tube this snap disc will shut the entire system off This disc must be manually reset Thermocouple Burn Selector Thermostat Block Female Male Igniter Call Light Snap Disc 3 Reset Button...

Page 38: ...gure 38 2 Cleaning Rods Heat Exchanger Tubes Figure 38 1 Blowers Feed Motor Figure 38 3 Feed Motor Exhaust Blower Convection Blower CLEANING RODS 10 Heat Exchanger Tubes o trol o tio o Reset tto eat tp t S it o er ord tlet T ermostat lo se Red all Lig t R ed ree m ber Lig t l e Lig t ...

Page 39: ...h Assembly 413 5200 4 Glass Assembly 7001 038 5 Rope Retainer 7001 192 6 Hinge Female 450 2910 7 Door 414 0400 9 8 10 27 12 11 13 26 Figure 38 2 Firepot Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Glass Item Description Part Number 8 Firepot Pull Rod Assy 414 5270 9 Igniter Bracket not sellable 10 Thumb Screw 7000 223 11 Thermocouple Clamp 7001 203 12 Thermocouple 812 4470 13 Thermocouple Cover 812 1322 26 Firepot SRV...

Page 40: ...ide Cast 38 Blower Convection 48 Trim Cast Leg Left 21 Panel Side Right not sellable 30 Junction Box 39 Feed Motor Assembly 49 Panel Side Left not sellable 22 Trim Cast Footer Right 31 Control Box 40 Vacuum Switch 50 Trim Cast Footer Left 23 Trim Cast Leg Right 32 Snap Disc 3 41 Hopper Back not sellable 51 Side Glass Backer 24 Hopper Top Slide Right 33 Snap Disc 1 42 Hopper not sellable 52 Snap Di...

Page 41: ...410 CME 414 5420 CSB 414 5510 CWL 414 5520 31 Control Box SRV7000 205 25 Door Assembly with Glass Gasket 414 5190 3 Door Latch Assembly 413 5200 18 Face Cast Matte Black 414 0040BK 18 Face Cast Porcelain specify color 414 0040POR 19 Face Cast Powder Coat specific color 414 0040PWD 39 Feed Assembly 414 5400 Feed Motor Bracket Assembly 7001 039 Feed Motor Only w capacitor 812 4421 Feed Spring Only 81...

Page 42: ...table Trim Support only fits small size panels 811 0980 Item No Appliance Part No Castile Insert Matte Black 810 02901 Castile Insert Porcelain Mahogany 810 03201 Castile Insert Powder Coat Sienna Bronze CASTINS CSB Castile Insert Powder Coat Willow CASTINS CWL Power Cord 812 1180 20 Side Cast Matte Black 414 0050BK 20 Side Cast Porcelain specifiy color 414 0050POR 20 Side Cast Powder Coat specific c...

Page 43: ...R September 1 2008 250 7251F Page 43 Castile Pellet Insert Date of Service Performed By Description of Service E Service And Maintenance Log ...

Page 44: ...Page 44 250 7251F September 1 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert Date of Service Performed By Description of Service E Service And Maintenance Log Cont d ...

Page 45: ...R September 1 2008 250 7251F Page 45 Castile Pellet Insert F Homeowner s Notes ...

Page 46: ...Conditions Exclusions and limitations 9 01 08 CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This warranty applies to the original owner and is transferable up to two years from date of purchase to the new homeowner provided the purchase was made through an authorized dealer or distributor of HHT and the appliance remains in its original place of installation The maximum amount recoverable under th...

Page 47: ...ted by chlorine fluorine or other damaging chemicals the appliance is subject to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation or there is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of but not limited to improper chimney or venting installation HHT s liability under this warranty is limited to the replacement and repair of defective components...

Page 48: ...structions included Read understand and follow these instruc tions for safe installation and operation Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents United States 4593510 4686807 4766876 4793322 4811534 5000162 5016609 5076254 5113843 5191877 5218953 5263471 5328356 5341794 5347983 5429495 5452708 5542407 5601073 ...