background image

Quadra-Fire • Adventure-III Installation Manual • 4083-901 • Rev B • 05/15

1

Model(s):

Adventure-III

EPA CERTIFIED WOODBURNING 

APPLIANCE

 

 

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 SUPERVISE children in same room as 

appliance.

• 

Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures

•  High temperatures may ignite clothing or other 

flammable materials.

• 

Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable 

materials away.

 WARNING

If the information in these instruc-

tions is not followed exactly, a 

fire could result causing property 

damage, personal injury, or death.

 

•  Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma-

ble vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or 

any other appliance.

•  Do not overfire - If appliance or chimney con-

nector glows, you are overfiring. Overfiring 

will void your warranty.

•  Comply with all minimum clearances to com-

bustibles as specified.  Failure to comply may 

cause house fire.

Installation and service of this appliance should be 

performed by qualified personnel.  Hearth & Home 

Technologies recommends HHT Factory Trained or 

NFI Certified professionals.

WARNING

WARNING

Fire Risk.

For use with solid wood fuel only.

Other fuels may overfire and generate 

poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

Installation Manual

Installation & Appliance Set-Up

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. 

OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference. 

NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

NOTE

To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact 

your dealer or visit www.quadrafire.com

Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s’il vous 

plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.quadrafire.com

Summary of Contents for Adventure-III

Page 1: ...vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not overfire If appliance or chimney con nector glows you are overfiring Overfiring will void your warranty Comply with all minimum clearances to com bustibles as specified Failure to comply may cause house fire Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by qualified personnel Hearth Home Technologies recommends HHT Factory Trained or ...

Page 2: ...cifications 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 Hearth Protection Requirements 9 D Locating Your App...

Page 3: ... home installations when not installed in a sleeping room and when an outside combustion air inlet is provided The structural integrity of the mobile home floor ceiling and walls must be maintained The appliance must be properly grounded to the frame of the EPA Certification 1001 15 EPA Certified Emissions 2 9 grams per hour LHV Tested Efficiency 75 5 HHV Tested Efficiency 70 EPA BTU Output 11 200...

Page 4: ...ly located Class A fire extinguisher to contend with small fires resulting from burning embers 4 A practiced evacuation plan consisting of at least two escape routes 5 A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows In the event of a chimney fire a Evacuate the house immediately b Notify fire department Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail able for the appliance to operate prope...

Page 5: ...s Do NOT install substitute components Report damaged parts to dealer To minimize the effects of negative air pressure Install the outside air kit with the intake facing prevailing winds during the heating season Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion appliances and exhaust equipment Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance...

Page 6: ...nd clearances Chimney Section 4 Chimney installed locked and secured in place with proper clearance Chimney meets the minimum height requirements Terminations installed and sealed Clearances Section 3 Combustible materials not installed in non combustible areas Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements Appliance Setup Section 5 All packaging and protective materials...

Page 7: ...n 27 3 4 in 705mm 21 1 8 in 537mm 24 1 2 in 622mm 15 in 381mm 17 1 8 in 435mm 26 1 2in 673mm 11 in 279mm 41 1 2 in 1054mm 15 in 381mm 31 1 2 in 800mm 3 3 8 in 86mm 27 3 4 in 705mm 6 1 4 in 159mm 3 in 76mm 26 5 8 in 676mm Adventure III 3 Dimensions and Clearances A Appliance Dimensions NOTE Flue Collar size is 6 inch 152mm diameter ID ...

Page 8: ...d factory built Class A chimney or a masonry chimney Manufactured home must be equipped with a spark arrestor Maximum depth of Alcove shall be no more than 48 inches 1219mm with a minimum height of 84 0 2134mm from floor to bottom of ceiling and the reference clearances In Canada must comply with Standard CAN ULC S629 M87 for the 650 C Fac tory built chimney NOTE Clearances may only be reduced by ...

Page 9: ...s and back of the appliance See exception EXCEPTION Non combustible floor protections must extend beneath the flue pipe when installed with horizontal venting and extend 2 inches 51mm beyond each side WARNING Risk of Fire Hearth pads must be installed exactly as specified High temperatures or hot embers may ignite concealed combustibles Figure 3 4 NOTICE Illustrations diagrams are not drawn to sca...

Page 10: ...imney should 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 ad...

Page 11: ...cm Minimum 3 ft 91cm Minimum Wall or Parapet Flat Roof F 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 4...

Page 12: ...inimum of 1 inch 25mm clearance around the chim ney connector Top of wall opening is a minimum of 13 1 2 inches 343mm from ceiling or 4 1 2 inches 114mm below minimum clearance specified by chimney connector manufacturer NFPA 211 minimum vertical clearance of 18 inches 457mm from chimney connector and ceiling or minimum recommended by chimney connector manu facturer Figure 4 1 Instructions 1 Open ...

Page 13: ... Secure Chimney Section Wood Studs Used for Framing Spaced 2 inch 51mm clearance from Masonry Chimney Wall Spacer Solid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a Thimble Figure 4 2 C Chimney Height Rise and Run To be sure that your appliance burns properly the chimney draft static pressure should be approximately 0 10 inches water column W C during a high burn and 0 04 inches W C during a low burn mea...

Page 14: ... or existing and must meet the following minimum requirements Must be a 6 inch 152mm diameter ID high temperature chimney listed to UL 103 HT 2100o F or ULC S629M Must use components required by the manufacturer for installation Must maintain clearances required by the manufacturer for installation Refer to manufacturers instructions for installation Floor Protector Chimney Connector Ceiling Suppo...

Page 15: ...rick Ceiling Joist Combustible Wall Airtight Cleanout Door Fireclay Flue Liner With Air Space Sheathing Eave 1 in 25mm Clearance With Firestop Rafter Flashing Concrete Cap Outside Air Termination Cap Outside Air Rear Vent Spark Arrestor Cap 24 Min F Masonry Chimney WARNING ONLY use connector Within the room between appliance and ceiling or wall Connector shall NOT pass through Attic or roof space ...

Page 16: ...e the glass to darken and produce excessive creosote 2 It is recommended that a chimney with a larger diameter than 6 inches 152mm be relined The oversized flue can cause poor performance and contribute to the accumulation of creosote 3 Have the chimney cleaned before the appliance is installed and operated The following bullets list the more critical requirements for a properly constructed chimne...

Page 17: ...g manufacturer s clearances and instructions when installing venting system WARNING Fire Risk Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between spacers ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around venting and spacers Install spacers as specified Failure to keep insulation or other material away from vent pipe may cause fire WARNING Fire Risk This appliance relies upon natural draft to operate pr...

Page 18: ...he door handle shaft Install New Door 1 Place the hinge pins into the hinge holes on the left side of the door 2 Place the door on the front of the appliance carefully lining it up with the appliance hinge holes See Figure 5 1 3 If the door is not level BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER LOW With a hammer tap HingeAoutward away from door opening and tap Hinge B inward toward door opening BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER HIGH...

Page 19: ...the 2 center screws on the terminal block on the bottom back right hand side of the pedestal 6 Follow the instructions in the Owner s manual on how to properly program your thermostat Discard if optional fan installed Fan optional Thermostat Terminal Block Pedestal Screen remove for optional Outside Air Kit Power Cord Connection Fan Connection Figure 5 3 Figure 5 4 Figure 5 5 W R The appliance com...

Page 20: ...Screen remove for optional Outside Air Kit Power Cord Connection Fan Connection 10 Plug the fan cord into receptacle located on the bottom back left hand side of the pedestal 11 To install the fan speed control open the control access door on the pedestal and remove Control Board Cover 12 Remove the 2 screws on the inside front left edge to remove the fan speed control plate See Figure 5 8 13 Once...

Page 21: ...ned due to air star vation WARNING Figure 5 9 For Floor Installation 1 Remove the pedestal screen cover from the rear of the pedestal 2 Remove the cover plate on the pedestal base and install it on the Outside Air Cover Plate 3 Cut a 4 inch hole in the floor to accommodate the outside air duct Use rigid 4 inch tube to go through the pedestal base and floor Termination must have a rodent screen or ...

Page 22: ...Y BUILT CHIMNEYS 6 Follow the chimney and chimney connector manufacturer s instructions when installing the flue system for use in a mobile home 7 Maintain clearance to combustibles 8 Floor protection requirements must be followed precisely 9 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 23: ...ation Manual 4083 901 Rev B 05 15 23 Doors DR 57BK FH Black Arched Door DR 57NL FH Black Arched Door with Satin Nickel Trim Door Upgrade Kit UK DRNL Door upgrade kit Satin Nickel Fan Kit BK 350 Outside Air Kit OAK ADV 7 Accessory List ...

Page 24: ...on and operation 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 foll...

Reviews: