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February 10, 2010

7044-140B

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3100-I ACC Wood Insert

Dimensions and Clearances

A. Appliance Dimensions

Figure 29.1 Top View

Figure 29.2 Front View

NOTE: Flue Collar size is 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID)

Figure 29.4 - Side View Without Optional Offset

Adapter

27-5/8 in (702mm)

23-13/16 in (589mm)

38-9/16 in (979mm)

5-1/2 in (140mm)

5-11/16 in (144mm)

8-1/2 in (216mm)

7-3/4 in (197mm)

12-1/2 in

(318mm)

26-3/4 in (679mm)

23-1/4 in (591mm)

14-1/4 in

(362mm)

20-7/16 in

(519mm)

21-1/2 in

(546mm)

Surround Sizes

Standard

4 in. (1092mm) 1 in. (787mm)

Large

51 in. (1295mm) 4 in. (864mm)

11-7/8 in. to 15-3/16 in.

(302mm to 386mm)

4 in.

(102mm

)

24-3/16 in.

(614mm)

16-5/16 in. to 19-5/8 in.

(414mm to 498mm)

Figure 29.3 - Side View With Optional Offset Adapter

Summary of Contents for 3100-I ACC

Page 1: ... Risk WARNING For use with solid wood fuel only Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases i e carbon monoxide Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by qualified personnel Hearth Home Technologies recommends NFI certified professionals or technicians supervised by an NFI certified professional WARNING Hot glass will cause burns Do not touch glass until it is coo...

Page 2: ...ué selon des codes national et ou locaux Ne pas enlever de la brique ou du mortier pour accommoder la pièce insérée L installation demande un tuyau allant de la cheminée existante avec un couvert hermétique Installez seulement sur un foyer incombustible Approuvé pour l installation et l usage dans les cheminées avec espace libre de zéro fabriquées en usine et se conformant aux spécifications minim...

Page 3: ...es Needed 28 H Fire Safety 28 I Inspect Appliance and Components and Pre Use Checklist 28 Section 7 Dimensions and Clearances A Appliance Dimensions 29 B Clearances to Combustibles UL and ULC and Hearth Protection Requirements 30 C Alternate Floor Protection Calculation 31 Section 8 Chimney Systems A Venting Systems 32 B Inspections 32 C Larger Chimneys 32 D Masonry Chimney 32 33 E Metal Heat Circ...

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Page 6: ...S A and the ULC S628 93 and CAN CSA B365 Installation Codes in Canada This appliance is approved for mobile home installations when not installed in a sleeping room and when an out side 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 mobile home with 8 copper ground w...

Page 7: ...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 HOT SURFACES Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down A Your Wood Appliance Figure 7 1General Operating Parts If you expect that children may come i...

Page 8: ...by weight and should be burned hot enough to keep the chimney hot for as long as it takes to dry the wood out about one hour It is a waste of energy to burn unseasoned wood of any kind Dead wood lying on the forest floor should be considered wet and requires full seasoning time Standing dead wood can be considered to be about 2 3 seasoned To tell if wood is dry enough to burn check the ends of the...

Page 9: ...and establishing the flue draft not evaporating the moisture out of wet unseasoned wood resulting in wasted heat 2 Second Stage In the secondary stage wood gives off flammable gases which burn above the fuel with bright flames During this stage of burning The flames must be maintained and not allowed to go out to ensure the cleanest possible fire If the flames tend to go out it is set too low for ...

Page 10: ...nstances rear air is desired during normal opera tion to help with combustion of fuel towards the back of the firebox particularly when burning hardwoods The rear air is controlled independently from the ACC system Figure 10 1 Start up and Burn Rate Air Controls Figure 10 2 Manual Timer Over Ride 2 Manual Timer Over Ride If you need to shut the ACC system off before it shuts itself off after 25 mi...

Page 11: ...rt Up Air Control all the way back until it stops and leave it there This setting over rides the timer system ACC so you must monitor the fire closely while in this setting 3 Medium High Burn Rate 15 000 to 30 000 BTU hr Raise the Burn Rate Air Control all the way up until it stops top marker to a fully open position Push the Start Up Air Control all the way back until it stops and then pull forwa...

Page 12: ...f damaged or missing J Correct Baffle Blanket Placement Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Board are NOT in contact with the back of the firebox Ceramic Blanket is NOT in contact with the back of the firebox and NOT even with the Baffle Board in the front Ceramic Blanket is bunched up at the back of the firebox and NOT even with the Baffle Board in the front Ceramic Blanket Back of Firebox Baffle Board Ce...

Page 13: ...to smother the fire Stack the pieces of wood 1 2 to 1 inch apart 13 25mm near enough to keep each other hot but far enough away from each other to allow air flow between them 7 Set the Burn Rate Air Control and activate the timer sys tem ACC 8 When ready to reload It is best to fully open both the Burn Rate Air and Start up Air Controls before reloading This livens up the coalbed and reduces exces...

Page 14: ...orption from rain or snow Avoid covering the sides and ends completely Processed Solid Fuel Fire Logs NOT permitted for use in this appliance WARNING Fire Risk Do NOT burn garbage or flammable fluids such as gasoline naptha or engine oil DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START A FIRE Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt driftwood May generate carbon monooxide if burn material other than wood...

Page 15: ...d to acti vate the Automatic Combustion Control ACC NOTE For maximum efficiency and lowest emissions when operating the blower in either the automatic or manual setting for the low and medium low burn settings leave the blower off until the burn is well established i e 30 minutes 6 The blower is equipped with a rheostat speed control The highest blower speed is obtained by turning the rheostat on ...

Page 16: ...and contracting as it heats up and cools down similar to the sound produced by a furnace or heating duct This noise does not affect the operation or longevity of the appliance Whirring sound The blower may produce a whirring sound which increases in volume as the speed is increased Odors and vapors released during initial operation Curing of high temperature paint Open windows for air circulation ...

Page 17: ...Clean out fallen ashes from the firebox It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected cleaned and repaired if necessary WARNING Risk of Fire Do not use chimney cleaners or flame colorants in your appliance It will corrode your pipe Creosote Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which...

Page 18: ...ON Handle glass assembly with care Glass is breakable Avoid striking scratching or slamming glass Avoid abrasive cleaners Do not clean glass while it is hot Replace the firebrick if they become crumbly and or if there is a 1 4 inch 6 35mm gap between the bricks The firebox is lined with firebrick which has exceptional insulating properties Do not use a grate simply build a fire on the firebox floo...

Page 19: ...will prevent pipe blockage poor draft and chimney fires Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap blockage and creosote build up Keeping the door and glass gasket in good shape will maintain good burn times on a low burn setting Check the glass frame for loose screws to prevent air leakage Check the door latch for proper adjustment This is very important especially after the door rope has formed to...

Page 20: ...to Building a Fire Section Check for adequate vent height refer to Chimney Height Section Open window below the appliance towards the wind Wood condition is too wet too large Use dry seasoned wood refer to Seasoned Wood Section Bed of coals not established before adding wood Start with paper kindling to establish bed of coals refer to Building a Fire Section Flue blockage such as birds nests or le...

Page 21: ...OVERTIGHTEN can cause glass to break 9 Replace the door on the appliance Quadra Fire appliances are equipped with ceramic super heat resistant glass which can only be broken by impact or misuse WARNING Risk of Fire or Injury Use only glass that is specified in the manual DO NOT replace with any other material Glass breakage will occur CAUTION Handle glass with care Inspect the gasket to ensure it ...

Page 22: ...etely remove the tube channel assembly 4 Re install in reverse order Be sure the baffle boards and ceramic blanket are in their proper positions Figure 22 2 D Door Handle Assembly 1 Install washer on door handle shaft 2 Slide door handle through door 3 Install second washer s as shown in Figure 22 3 4 Install key in groove 5 Align groove in latch cam with key slide latch cam over shaft 6 Install l...

Page 23: ...utes before trying to remove them 4 Slide the tube channel assembly all the way to left until it is off the threads Drop the right side down then slide the assembly back to right 5 The ceramic blanket and both baffle boards can be removed at the same time you remove the tube channel assembly 6 When the tube channel assembly is free of the left side support rotate clockwise and pull assembly blanke...

Page 24: ...ons Consult insurance carrier local building fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction about restrictions installation inspection and permits CAUTION WARNING Do NOT connect this unit to a chimney flue servicing another appliance Do NOT connect to any air distribution duct or system May allow flue gases to enter the house Asphyxiation Risk Installation and use of any damaged appliance Modif...

Page 25: ...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 Avoid installing the appliance near doors walkways or small isolated ...

Page 26: ...ld 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 adjacent str...

Page 27: ... ft 61cm Pitched Roof 10 ft 305cm or more 3 ft 91cm Minimum Less than 10 ft 305cm 2 ft 61cm Minimum 3 ft 91cm Minimum Wall or Parapet Flat Roof This appliance is made with a 6 inch 152mm diameter chimney connector as the flue collar on the unit 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 4000 fe...

Page 28: ... installation Follow these instructions carefully during the installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit I Inspect Appliance and Components 1 Place the appliance in a location near the final installation area and follow the procedures below 2 Open the appliance and remove all the parts and articles packed inside the Component Pack Inspect all the parts and glass for shipping damage Contact y...

Page 29: ... B 27 5 8 in 702mm 23 13 16 in 589mm 38 9 16 in 979mm 5 1 2 in 140mm 5 11 16 in 144mm 8 1 2 in 216mm C L 7 3 4 in 197mm 12 1 2 in 318mm 26 3 4 in 679mm 23 1 4 in 591mm 14 1 4 in 362mm 20 7 16 in 519mm 21 1 2 in 546mm Surround Sizes A B Standard 43 in 1092mm 31 in 787mm Large 51 in 1295mm 34 in 864mm 11 7 8 in to 15 3 16 in 302mm to 386mm 4 in 102mm 24 3 16 in 614mm C L 16 5 16 in to 19 5 8 in 414m...

Page 30: ... Door Optional Mantel Deflector Mantel 21 in 533mm Figure 30 1 Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material USA and Canada A B C D Masonry Heat Exchanger Zero Clearance 21 5 546 n a n a 15 381 MANTEL CLEARANCES No Mantel Deflector n a 31 787 22 559 n a with Mantel Deflector Figure 30 1 n a 21 533 21 533 n a FLOOR PROTECTION USA Canada Floor height 0 to 6 1 2 E F E F 6 to 165mm below Insert Base 18 8...

Page 31: ... not do this for k value The HIGHER the R factor means less heat is being conducted through the non combustible material to the combustible material beneath it The R value of a material must be equal or larger then the required R value to be acceptable Converting k to R Divide 1 by k and multiply the results times the thickness in inches of the material R 1 k x inches of thickness Converting R to ...

Page 32: ...laceable for cleaning and re installation When possible install an airtight clean out door to the rear of the smoke shelf A Venting Systems Chimney Connector It is also known as flue pipe or stove pipe It must be 6 inches 152mm minimum diameter stainless steel connector pipe Chimney The chimney can be new or existing masonry or prefabricated and must meet the following minimum requirements as spec...

Page 33: ...ng Follow Manufacturer s Instructions for Maximum Liner Extension Above Chimney Maximum 30 Degrees Offset in Chimney Combustible Floor Masonry Chimney Cont d Figure 33 1 NOTE In Canada this fireplace insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of a 6 inch 152mm diam eter extending from the fireplace insert to the the top of the chimney The chimney liner must conform to the Class 3 req...

Page 34: ...r must be securely attached to the insert flue collar and the chimney top The air flow of the factory built zero clearance fireplace system must not be altered The flue liner top support attachment must not reduce the air flow for the existing air cooled chimney system No dilution air is allowed to enter the chimney 1 Secure the fireplace damper in the open position If this cannot be accomplished ...

Page 35: ...mper Smoke Shelf or Baffle Ember Catches Fire Grate Viewing Screen Curtain Doors The following parts may be removed Fire Risk When lining air cooled factory built chimneys Run chimney liner approved to UL 1777 Type HT requirements 2100 degrees F Re install original factory built chimney cap ONLY DO NOT block cooling air openings in chimney Blocking cooling air will overheat the chimney WARNING Pre...

Page 36: ...ial can be in contact with the outer shell of the metal ZC fireplace or zero air space required to combustibles 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 permit is required for all installations final approval is contingent of the authority having local jurisdiction Inspect the exist...

Page 37: ...r comes packaged with the side panels It is necessary to remove the right side panel and block off the room air with the rectangular ouside air cover 1 Remove the outside air cover plate on outer can and discard and reuse the 4 screws 2 Install optional flex adapter to outer can with the same screws Do not use plastic wire ties that come with the kit as they will melt NOTE You may need to install ...

Page 38: ...ional outside air flex pipe is installed 1 Remove the flue collar by cutting the wire ties Set the flue collar and attachment bar aside 2 Remove the 2 screws holding the timer assembly in place and remove the timer Figure 38 1 3 Remove the 2 Phillips head bolts underneath the ashlip which holds the firebox in place 4 Slide the firebox out of the outer can 5 Remove the 2 pallet lag bolts Firebox Ti...

Page 39: ...ry can telescope between the flue collar and stove pipe liner 1 Remove the cast iron flue collar from the appliance and flip it upside down Using the larger 7 drill bit supplied drill through all 8 countersunk locations Figure 39 2 2 Slide the gasket over the the flue collar and attach it to the offset adapter using the 8 32 flathead screws provided Figure 39 3 3 Adjust the offset adapter to desir...

Page 40: ...6 Secure 2 Side Surrounds to Top Surround Attachment Holes to Outer Can Figure 40 4 Corner Brackets Figure 40 5 Top Surround Side Surround 8 Screws Figure 40 6 E Installing Outer Can Leveling Bolts 1 Align the back of surface of outer can side panels to the front wall surface for proper placement Figure 40 2 Use the leveling bolts to level the outer can Figure 40 1 3 Thread the horizontal support ...

Page 41: ...t and second control arm tabs Figure 40 2 3 Attach the timer arm to the timer door 4 Test the controls to ensure the timer operates correctly Phillips Head Bolts Figure 41 1 Timer Arm Timer Door Control Arm Tabs Figure 41 2 H Securing Appliance to Stove Pipe Liner 1 Once you have the appliance in place and secured reach up through the flue opening and grab the attachment bar and pull down inside f...

Page 42: ...ith 2 screws 1 at the top and 1 at the bottom on the right side of panel 6 Repeat for other side once the blower has been installed J Blower Installation 1 Remove top and bottom screw from inner panel 2 Slide blower mount with blower attached behind the face and secure with 5 screws provided 3 on the right side and 2 on the left Figure 42 2 3 Connect the blower to the wire harness and secure throu...

Page 43: ...plied in roughly the same locations that you removed earlier Leave the male spade terminal 5 inches 127mm longer than the female spade terminal that is already attached to the harness Figure 43 3 7 Attach the female spade terminal to the black wire that comes out of the speed control Figure 43 4 8 Route the long lead wires from the right side of the unit in the wire channel that is under the unit ...

Page 44: ...trim along the marked edge The cut edge fits under lip of top trim so it allows for some variance in your straight edge 5 The double sided tape that holds front and side trims to scissors has a particularly powerful bonding adhe sive Adjustments are extremely difficult once trim has adhered to tape Do a dry run first without removing paper from tape 6 Place cut edge of trim under top lip and into ...

Page 45: ...may be required Re install bolts 3 Unit must be grounded with 8 solid copper grounding wire or equivalent and terminated at each end with N E C approved grounding device 4 The factory built fireplace must meet UM 84 HUD requirements for outside combustion air supply to the fireplace fire chamber and the chimney must be listed to UL103 HT or a listed UL 1777 full length six inch 152mm diameter line...

Page 46: ... February 10 2010 R 3100 I ACC Wood Insert A Exploded Drawings 11 Reference Materials 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 SEE FIG C 11 SEE FIG A 20 SEE FIG B Figure 46 1 7025 040 6 18 09 ...

Page 47: ...140B Page 47 3100 I ACC Wood Insert R 11 12 13 38 39 40 41 42 43 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 28 Figure A Rectangular Door Assembly Figure B Door Assembly Standard Figure C Burn Rate Control Associated Parts ...

Page 48: ...y 24 226 0100 24 Y 19 Glass Frame Set SRV7044 191 Gasket Glass Tape 3 4 Qty 5 Ft Field Cut to Size 832 0460 Y Logo Quadra Fire 200 3180 Rope Door 3 4 X 84 Qty 7 Ft Field Cut to Size 832 1680 Y 20 Door Assembly Black 832 1092 Gold Trim 832 1912 Nickel Trim DR 31 43NL 21 Hinge Pins 1 2 Gold 832 0250 Nickel 430 5320 22 Door Handle Only 430 1131 23 Spring Handle 1 2 Gold 832 0620 Y Nickel 250 8330 Y 2...

Page 49: ...ze 832 1680 Y Screw Flat Head Philips 8 32X1 2 Qty 10 832 0860 Washer Sae 3 8 3 Ea Qty 3 832 0990 30 Tube Channel Assembly SRV7044 019 Y 31 Blower Replacement SRV7044 210 Y 32 Blower Mounts Shield Plate Blower Mount Plate Blower Shield Mount SRV7044 122 33 Side Panel Assembly Left Black SRV7044 025 Gold Trim SRV7044 011 Nickel Trim SRV7044 023 Logo Quadra Fire Gold 200 3180 Nickel 200 3240 Side Pa...

Page 50: ... Y 43 Rear Air Control Arm Assembly SRV7044 003 Y 44 Tube Chamber Cover Plate SRV7044 183 45 Tube Inlet Box SRV7044 160 46 Outer Can Bottom SRV7044 109 47 Front Panel SRV7044 120 48 Outside Air Cover Plate SRV7044 217 49 Outer Can Back SRV7044 118 50 Outer Can Top SRV7044 110 Component Pack Includes Touch Up Paint Warranty Card Owners Manual If Fireplace Altered Label SRV7044 018 Paint Touch Up 4 ...

Page 51: ...mbly 43 X 31 Black TRIMKIT 4331 BK Gold TRIMKIT 4331 GD Nickel TRIMKIT 4331 NL Surround Trim Assembly 51 X 34 Black TRIMKIT 5134 BK Gold TRIMKIT 5134 GD Nickel TRIMKIT 5134 NL FASTENERS Avk Rivnut Repair Kit 1 4 20 3 8 16 Rivnut Tools RIVNUT REPAIR Y Bolt Shoulder 5 16X 1 4 20 Qty 20 223 0170 20 Y Nut Locking Door Handle Qty 24 226 0100 24 Y Nut Ser Flange Small 1 4 20 Qty 24 226 0130 24 Y Screw F...

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