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2100-I & 3100-I FIREPLACE INSERT

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March 1999

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Page 3: ...g Bolts 11 Blower Assembly 12 Panel Set 13 Face Trim 13 Door Handle 13 Chimney Requirements 14 MASONRY FIREPLACE 16 METAL HEAT EXCHANGER 18 FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE Zero Clearance 18 OPERATION Wood Selection 20 Overfiring 20 Building a fire 20 Obtaining Burn Rates 21 Fan Operation 22 MAINTENANCE Gold Plated Surfaces 22 Glass 22 Glass Replacement 22 Chimney 23 Ash Removal 23 Firebrick 23 Baffle Remo...

Page 4: ...cor individualize the use of your appliance and provide financial options in acquiring a quality hearth appliance Ask your Quadra Fire Dealer for information on these options From design to fabrication to shipping Our guarantee of quality is more than a word it s Quadra Fire tradition and we proudly back this tradition with a Lifetime Warranty Prior to installation we ask you to take a few moments...

Page 5: ... 3 4 576 mm 27 1 4 698 mm 13 13 16 354 mm 10 15 16 279 mm 39 7 8 1012 mm 5 3 4 152 mm 22 3 8 583 mm DIMENSIONS MODEL 3100 I SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW MODEL 2100 I 25 1 16 637 mm 20 1 4 514 mm 14 1 14 362 mm 33 7 16 850 mm 10 15 16 279 mm 22 3 4 578 mm 19 7 16 495 mm 25 3 4 654 mm 11 11 16 297 mm 18 3 8 468 mm 2 11 16 69 mm DIMENSIONS ...

Page 6: ...45678901212345678901234567890123456789012 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012 Model Serial No QUADRA FIRE 2100 I SAFETY LABELS U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certified to comply with July 1990 particulate emissions standards Date of Manufacture 1999 2000 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov...

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Page 8: ...2100 I 3100 I FIREPLACE INSERT Page 8 March 1999 COMPONENT PARTS DIAGRAM COMPONENTS ...

Page 9: ...en altered to accomodate the insert and must be returned to original condition for use as a conventional fireplace INSTALLATION IN CANADA MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES IN INCHES MILLIMETERS MODEL INSTALLATION A B C D E F 2100 I Masonry or Heat Exchanger 32 27 14 12 16 8 815mm 685mm 355mm 305mm 405mm 200mm 3100 I Masonry or Heat Exchanger 32 27 14 12 16 8 815mm 685mm 355mm 305mm 405mm 200mm HE...

Page 10: ...ining of the chimney system with a six inch 6 diameter listed stainless liner INSTALLATION IN CANADA MASONRY HEAT EXCHANGER FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES Whether installed in a masonry heat exchanger or factory built fireplace a full chimney liner meeting ULC S635 CLASS III stainless steel must be installed from the insert to the chimney top and securely attached to both Do not remove bricks or mortar ...

Page 11: ...structions on page 13 Ensure that all labels are removed from glass prior to building first fire Ensure that gold plated surfaces are cleaned prior to building first fire See instructions on page 22 Read Operation Instructions found on pages 20 22 UNPACKING AND USE OF LEVELING BOLTS Your Quadra Fire insert is secured to the pallet by means of two 1 2 x 6 bolts which also serve as leveling bolts in...

Page 12: ...o fan motor terminals 5 Feed 3 fan motor wires through smaller hole in bottom and across to 2 fan motor 6 Install strain relief onto power cord 7 Using a pair of pliers squeeze strain relief and push through large hole in floor 8 Plug in and test blower operation 9 Replace screens Power cord comes out through opening in bottom of screen The blower speed control is pre set at the factory However if...

Page 13: ...edges of side panels into nuts welded inside top panel Tighten 6 Center the panels and tighten screws holding side panels 7 Install screen covers 8 Attach insulation strip to the outside edge of the backside of top and side panels Use double sided tape or a contact adhesive to hold insulation in place INSTALLATION OF FACE TRIM PACKAGE For use with part 831 1150 Black Side Screens Only TOP VIEW INS...

Page 14: ...nch clearance to the combus tible structure Fire stops must be installed at the spaces where the chimney passes through floors and or ceilings Refer to Figures 1 2 below Canadian installations require a full re line of the chimney CHIMNEY NONCOMBUSTIBLE FIRESTOPPING MATERIAL FLOOR CEILING CAULK FLOOR SECOND STORY MINIMUM 1 INCH CLEARANCE FROM EXTERIOR CHIMNEY TO SHEATHING FIGURE 1 MINIMUM 2 INCH C...

Page 15: ...st three 3 feet higher than the highest point where it passes through the roof and at least two 2 feet higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that is within ten 10 feet of the chimney measured horizontally Refer to Figure 3 below AT LEAST 3 FEET AT LEAST 2 FEET 10 FEET CHIMNEY HEIGHT FIGURE 3 FOUNDATION 5 8 FIRECLAY FLUE LINER CHIMNEY WALL 4 NOMINAL FLUE FIGURE 4 CHIMNEY TOP VIEW CH...

Page 16: ...l it is determined that the chimney is safe for use Since an over sized flue contributes to the accumulation of creosote the size of the flue should be checked to determine that it is not too large for the insert The chimney should also be checked to assure it meets the minimum standard of the National Fire Protection Association NFPA Standard 211 The following bullets list the more critical requi...

Page 17: ...9 SAMPLE INSTALLATION INTO MASONRY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION MASONRY FIREPLACE DIRECT CONNECT SEAL OPTION MASONRY CHIMNEY FLUE TILE MANTEL DAMPER AREA SEAL DAMPER AREA OR FACE SEAL AIRTIGHT FACE SEAL FULL LISTED LINER OPTION MINIMUM STARTER PIPE OPTION ...

Page 18: ...and 3100 I are also listed to UL Standards for Safety 127 and approved for installation and use in factory built zero clearance fireplaces conforming to the following specifications 2100 I 3100 I Minimum Width of cavity opening 29 737mm 32 813mm Minimum Height 21 533mm 23 584mm Depth of the firebox may vary according to brand name however the top rear corners of the insert require a 2 51mm space b...

Page 19: ...be removed to accommo date a direct connect starter pipe or chimney liner and external trim pieces which do not affect the operation of the fireplace may be removed providing they can be stored on or within the fireplace for reassembly if the insert is removed The permanent metal warning label provided must be attached to the back of the fireplace stating that the fireplace may have been altered t...

Page 20: ... white the insert is overfired This condition may ignite creosote in the chimney possibly causing a house fire If any part of the insert starts to glow you are in an overfire situation If you overfire immediately close the insert dampers and door if open to reduce the air supply to the fire Overfiring your insert voids your warranty BUILDING A FIRE NOTE Remove all labels from glass front prior to ...

Page 21: ...urns 3 Heat output settings To obtain the following desired heat output setting first follow step 1 above Then follow the Primary and Secondary air control openings as described below HIGH BURN RATE Fully open both controls by pushing in completely It is especially important to fully open both controls when reloading the insert as failure to do so could result in excessive emis sions also referred...

Page 22: ... to crack Inspect glass regularly If you find a crack or break immediately put fire out and return door to your dealer for replacement of glass before further use Do not substitute materials for glass replacement FAN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Follow these instructions if your Quadra Fire insert is equipped with a fan 1 Initial cold startup Leave fan off until your insert is hot and a good coal bed is...

Page 23: ...the chimney it will be necessary to either remove the baffle from the insert or remove the insert from the fireplace and disconnect the vent prior to cleaning the chimney Refer to pages 24 25 in this manual for instructions on Baffle Removal If your type of installation is direct connect within a masonry chimney the insert will need to be pulled out from the fireplace and disconnected from the flu...

Page 24: ...ch to remove the bolts See Figure 2 BAFFLE REMOVAL INSTALLATION FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 BAFFLE REMOVAL RE INSTALLATION Note The illustrations shown in this section depict the freestanding models However the procedures for removing and installing the baffles are the same for the 2100 I and 3100 I inserts PLEASE NOTE Baffles in Quadra Fire stoves are heavy The 2100 I baffle weighs 25 lbs The 3100 I baffle...

Page 25: ... with the larger holes is installed in front 6 To remove the baffle plate use both hands to lift it off of the alignment pin at the center rear One edge of the bent baffle front will have a diagonal cut Tilt this side up as you slide the baffle towards that side until the other side clears its shelf and the baffle can be lowered See Figure 4 7 Keep the baffle tilted as you lift it out the door See...

Page 26: ... During this stage you may adjust your insert for a low burn rate To achieve a low burn rate it is necessary to close down the air while still maintaining some flames If the flames tend to go out the setting is too low The secondary control located in the center of the insert beneath the ash catcher will assist you in adjusting the insert for a low burn rate The third stage of burning is the charc...

Page 27: ...speed controls and thermodisc switches are covered by Aladdin s one year warranty program Aladdin Hearth Products will not be responsible for any alteration to the unit which causes sooting that results in damage to the interior or exterior of the building in which this appliance is installed This warranty is void if the stove has been operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine fluorine or o...

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