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Quadrafire • Expedition II AU Install Manual_Rev B • 2020 - ___ • 09/20
N. Chimney Height / Rise and Run
To be sure that your Quadra-Fire insert burns properly, the
chimney draft (static pressure) should be approximately
-2.54mm water column (W.C.) during a high burn and
-1.016mm W.C. during a low burn, measured 152mm above
the top of the insert after one hour of operation at each burn
setting.
L. Zero-Clearance Fireplace
A permit may be required for installations, final approval is
contingent of the authority having local jurisdiction. Consult
insurance carrier, local building, fire officials or authorities
having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation inspection,
and permits.
Inspect the existing fireplace and chimney for any damage
or flaws such as burnouts, metal or refectory warping.
Inspection to a minimum of
NFPA 211 Level II
is
recommended. All repairs must be made prior to installing
an insert. The fireplace must be structurally sound and be
able to support the weight of the solid-fuel insert
The factory-built chimney must be listed per
UL 127 or ULC
610-M87
for all installations. Install thermal protection per
this appliance listing requirements.
A full height 6 inch diameter stainless steel full height listed
chimney liner must be installed meeting
type HT (2100°F)
requirements per UL 1777 (USA) or ULC S635 with “0”
clearance to masonry (Canada)
. The full liner must be
attached to the insert flue collar and to the top of the existing
chimney.
The flue liner top support attachment must not reduce the air
flow for the existing air-cooled chimney system. Re-install
original factory-built chimney cap only (See
Prefabricated
Metal Chimney
on
page 14
).
To prevent room air passage to the chimney cavity of the
fireplace, seal either the damper area around the chimney
liner or the insert surround. Circulating air chamber (i.e. in a
steel fireplace liner or metal hearth circulatory) may not be
blocked. The air flow within and around the fireplace shall
not be altered, blocked by the installation of the insert. (i.e.
no louvers or cooling air inlet or outlet ports may be blocked
by the insert or the insert surround.
See
Altering the Fireplace
on
page 15
for modifications
allowed for factory-built fireplaces.
NOTE:
These are guidelines only, and may vary
somewhat for individual installations.
•
This product was designed for and tested on a 152mm
chimney, 4.27-4.87m high, (includes appliance height)
measured from the base of the appliance.
•
The further your stack height or diameter varies from this
configuration, the possibility of performance problems
exists.
•
Chimney height may need to be increased by 2 - 3% per
each 304.8m above sea level.
•
It is not recommended to use offsets or elbows at
altitudes above 1219.2m above sea level or when there
are other factors that affect flue draft.
Risk of Asphyxiation!
•
Do NOT connect this appliance to a chimney flue
servicing another appliance or to any air distribution
duct or system.
This may allow flue gases to enter the house.
WARNING
!
M. Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel Liners
Ovalizing round stainless steel liners to accommodate the
liner passing through the damper region of a fireplace is an
allowable and acceptable practice.
Ensure that the ovalization is minimized to the extent
required to fit through the damper.
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 properly.
•
Chimney heights exceeding 7.62m from
base of appliance may create an over-
draft situation.
•
Overdraft condition may create over firing.
Over firing may ignite creosote and/or
damage appliance and chimney
WARNING
!
