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7044-225I

August

13,

2018

3100 Insert ACC

Important Safety Information ............. 3

A. Insert Certification

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B. BTU & Efficiency Specifications

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C. Mobile Home Approved

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D. Glass Specifications

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E. Non-Combustible Materials

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F. Combustible Materials

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G. Sleeping Room

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H. California - Prop65

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Getting Started

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A. Design and Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . .5

B. Draft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

C. Negative Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D. Tools And Supplies Needed

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E. Inspection of Appliance and Components

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F. Install Checklist

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Dimensions and Clearances .............. 8

A. Appliance Dimensions

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B. Clearances to Combustibles

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C. Calculating Alternate Floor Protection

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Chimney Systems ............................. 11

A. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney

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B. Chimney Termination Requirements

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C. 2-10-3 Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

D. Venting Systems

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E. Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

F. Chimney Height / Rise and Run

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G. Securing Chimney Components

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H. Larger Chimneys

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I. Masonry Chimney

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J. Metal Heat Circulating Masonry

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K. Prefabricated Metal Chimney

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L. Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel Liners

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M. Altering The Fireplace

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N. Zero-Clearance Fireplace

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Appliance Set-Up .............................. 17

A. Outside Air Kit Installation

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B. Disassemble Firebox & Outer Can

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C. Securing Stove Pipe/Liner to Flue Collar

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D. Optional Offset Adapter Installation

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E. Installing Outer Can & Leveling Bolts

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F. Surround & Trim Kit Installation

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G. Installing Firebox into Outer Can

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H. Securing Appliance to Stove Pipe/Liner

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I. Leveling Legs

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J. Snap Disc and Side Panel Installation

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K. Blower Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

L. Blower Cord Installation on Left Side

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M. Zero Clearance Adjustable Trim Support

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Mobile Home Installation .................. 24

Reference Materials .......................... 25

A. Service and Maintenance Log

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B. Accessories List

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Alert Key:

• DANGER!

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.

• WARNING!

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided

may

result in death or serious injury.

• CAUTION!

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury.

• NOTICE:

Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.

Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies.

Summary of Contents for 3100-I

Page 1: ...ing Over firing will void your warranty Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified Failure to comply may cause house fire 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 WARNING Fire Risk For use wi...

Page 2: ...ers 16 M Altering The Fireplace 16 N Zero Clearance Fireplace 16 5 Appliance Set Up 17 A Outside Air Kit Installation 17 B Disassemble Firebox Outer Can 18 C Securing Stove Pipe Liner to Flue Collar 18 D Optional Offset Adapter Installation 18 E Installing Outer Can Leveling Bolts 19 F Surround Trim Kit Installation 20 G Installing Firebox into Outer Can 20 H Securing Appliance to Stove Pipe Liner...

Page 3: ...ion Side to Side Fuel Seasoned Cord Wood Weighted average LHV efficiency using Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA emissions test Weighted average HHV efficiency using Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA emissions test A range of BTU outputs based on EPA Default Efficiency and the burn rates from the low and high EPA tests using Douglas Fir dimensi...

Page 4: ...iance without fully assembling all components Operating appliance without legs attached if supplied with appliance Do NOT Over fire If appliance or chimney connector glows you are over firing Any such action that may cause a fire hazard WARNING Fire Risk Hearth Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for and the warranty will be voided by the following actions WARNING This product and the f...

Page 5: ...draft should be approximately 10 inch W C Measure the W C at 6 inches 152mm above the top of the appliance after one hour of operation at each burn setting B Draft Check building codes prior to installation Installation MUST comply with local regional state and national codes and regulations Consult insurance carrier local building fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction about restrictio...

Page 6: ...1 2 3 4 in length 6 or 8 self drilling screws Fire Risk Inspect appliance and components for damage Damaged parts may impair safe operation Do NOT install damaged components Do NOT install incomplete components Do NOT install substitute components Report damaged parts to dealer WARNING C Negative Pressure Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air available for the appliance to operate pr...

Page 7: ...ppliance and given to the party responsible for use and operation Hearth Home Technologies recommends the following Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your file That this checklist remain visible at all times on the appliance until the installtion is complete Comments Further description of the issues who is responsible Installer Builder Other Trades etc and corrective a...

Page 8: ... 15 1 8 384 43 1092 31 787 Figure 8 3 Side View with Steel Surround Figure 8 4 Front View with Large Steel Surround SP 31IACC LRG and TRIMKIT 5134 Figure 8 2 Front View will Small Steel Surround SP 31IACC STD and TRIMKIT 4331 51 1295 34 864 Figure 8 5 Side View with Steel Surround and Optional Offset Adapter OFFSET ADAPT 3 Dimensions and Clearances A Appliance Dimensions NOTE Flue Collar size is 6...

Page 9: ... 2 CANADA 25 1 2 648mm HEARTH EXTENSION 41 7 16 1052mm 12in max MANTEL See next page for thermal protection calculations Without Mantel Deflector With Mantel Deflector B Clearances to Combustibles United States and Canada UL and ULC C D A B Minimum Opening Dimensions Inches Millimeters A Height 22 3 4 578 B Front Width 28 7 8 733 C Back Width 24 1 8 613 D Depth 14 1 2 368 NOTE Minimum opening dime...

Page 10: ...cted 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 Figure 10 2 ZERO CLEARANCE ONLY Required Thermal Protection Adj Hearth Support R 3 06 0 to 6 1 2 inch 0 to 165mm ZERO CLEARANCE ONLY Required Thermal Protection R 2 04 Adj Hearth Support 6 1 2 inch 165mm Figure 10 1 Zero Clear...

Page 11: ...arm space enclosed by the building envelope This helps to produce more draft especially 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 structures uneven roof lines ...

Page 12: ...and or when there are other factors that affect flue draft B Chimney Termination Requirements Follow manufacturer s instructions for clearance securing flashing and terminating the chimney Figure 12 1 12 2 Must have an approved and Listed cap Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material Must terminate at least 3 feet 91cm above the roof and at least 2 feet 61cm above ...

Page 13: ... configuration the greater the likelihood it may affect performance Chimney height may need to be increased by 2 3 per each 1000 feet above sea level It is not recommended to use offsets or elbows at altitudes above 4000 feet above sea level or when there are other factors that affect flue draft Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage ...

Page 14: ...nimum Clearance in Accordance with Insert Listing Floor Protection in Accordance with Insert Listing Follow Manufacturer s Instructions for Maximum Liner Extension Above Chimney Maximum 30 Degrees Offset in Chimney Combustible Floor Figure 14 1 NOTE In Canada this fireplace insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of a 6 inch 152mm diameter extending from the fireplace insert to th...

Page 15: ... with Non Combustible Material Minimum Clearance in Accordance with Insert Listing Floor Protection in Accordance with Insert Listing Combustible Floor Airtight Insulated Clean Out Stainless Steel Chimney Connector Must Extend to Flue Liner Flue Liner with Required Air Space This insert conforms with the safety standard UL 1482 and ULC S628 Canada in all respects and is approved to UL and ULC safe...

Page 16: ...ions 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 re...

Page 17: ... 6 Remove 4 bolts from both sides of the blower housing and remove the housing 7 Remove 2 Phillips head screws from housing and save 8 See instructions that come with your blower kit to attach rectangular outside air cover Figure 17 1 Option Two Installation Instructions 1 Remove the outside air cover plate from the outer can of the appliance and discard Figures 17 1 NOTE Ensure existing access ho...

Page 18: ... stove pipe liner If the seal is questionable use high temperature sealant such as stove mastic Figure 18 3 2 Attach gasket to bottom side of flue collar with a thin coat of silicone Flue Collar Stove Pipe Liner Gasket Figure 18 3 D Optional Offset Adapter Installation In some installations the flue collar and stove pipe liner do not always align properly This situation may be remedied by using th...

Page 19: ... 5 2 Use the leveling bolts to level the outer can Figure 19 4 3 Thread the horizontal support bolts in until they hit the back wall of the fireplace to help secure in place Figure 19 6 4 It is recommended that you use the pallet mounting holes to lag the outer can into the fireplace floor for extra support however it is not required Horizontal Support Bolts Leveling Bolts Outer Can Side Panels Wa...

Page 20: ...e trim over the surround set 6 Install the surround set and trim set to the outer can Secure the top and side surrounds as shown in Figure 20 3 G Installing Firebox into Outer Can For easier installation remove the baffle protection channel tube channel assembly baffle board and ceramic blanket from the appliance before installing into the outer can See Owner s Manual for instructions 1 Slide the ...

Page 21: ...h the wire clip to keep in place 3 Route the blower wires underneath appliance through the wire channel to the other side of the appliance 4 Tilt the side panel forward under the top and push the panel onto the pegs on the face 5 Attach the side panel to the appliance with 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 installe...

Page 22: ...e 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 22 3 7 Attach the female spade terminal to the black wire that comes out of the speed control Figure 22 4 8 Route the long lead wires from the right side of the unit in the wire channel that is under the unit 9 Install the blowe...

Page 23: ...t metal shears cut 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 adhesive 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...

Page 24: ...utside 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 liner must be used It must be equipped with a spark arrestor cap and the outside air must be installed on the insert 5 Refer to pages 9 10 of this manual for clearance to combustibles and floor protections requirements All clearances must be ...

Page 25: ...August 13 2018 7044 225I 25 3100 Insert ACC A Service and Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service 7 Reference Materials ...

Page 26: ...26 7044 225I August 13 2018 3100 Insert ACC Date of Service Performed By Description of Service ...

Page 27: ... 10 7000 400 10 Y Screw Flat Head Philips 8 32 X 1 2 Pkg of 10 832 0860 Y Screw Pan Head Philips 8 32 X 3 4 Pkg of 24 229 1100 24 Y Screw Pan Head Philips 8 32 X 3 8 Pkg of 40 225 0500 40 Y Screw Sheet Metal 8 X 1 2 S Grip Pkg of 40 12460 40 Y Screw Pan Head Philips Tc 8 32 X 1 2 Pkg of 25 220 0030 25 Y Magnet Round Pkg of 1 SRV7000 140 Y Magnet Round Hi Temp Pkg of 1 7000 552 26 Outside Air Cover...

Page 28: ...e purchased installed _________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________ Location on appliance ___________________________ Dealership purchased from ________________________________________ Dealer phone _1 _____ _____ ______ Notes ________________________________________________________________________________________ ______...

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