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                       7044-225B 

 

 

                             April 9, 2014

3100-I ACC WOOD INSERT

Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)

Model(s):

31-I ACC

O-T  L

Tested and 

Listed by

Portland

Oregon USA

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

C

US

 

 

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 

fireplace.

• 

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 may result causing property 

damage, personal injury, or death.

 

•  Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of 

this or any other appliance.

•  Do not overfire - If heater or chimney con-

nector glows, you are overfiring. Overfiring 

will void your warranty.

•  Comply with all minimum clearances to 

combustibles as specified.  Failure to 

comply may cause house fire.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

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

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 31I-ACC

Page 1: ... in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not overfire If heater or chimney con nector glows you are overfiring Overfiring will void your warranty Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified Failure to comply may cause house fire WARNING Fire Risk For use with solid wood fuel only Other fuels may overfire and generate poisonous gases i e carbon monoxide Installation an...

Page 2: ...e Fireplace 16 J Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel Liners 16 K Chimney Height Rise and Run 16 5 Appliance Set Up A Outside Air Kit Installation 17 B Disassemble Firebox and Outer Can 18 C Securing Stove Pipe Liner to Flue Collar 19 D Optional Offset Adapter Installation 19 E Installing Outer Can Leveling Bolts 20 F Surround Trim Kit Installation 20 G Installing Firebox into Outer Can 21 H Securing A...

Page 3: ... installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or your dealer Quadra Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth Home Technologies Installation and use of any damaged appliance Modification of the appliance Installation other than as instructed by Hearth Home Technolog...

Page 4: ...urance 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 Modification of the ...

Page 5: ...ir handler joints and seams taped or sealed Basement installations should be avoided WARNING Negative pressure can cause spillage of com bustion fumes soot and carbon monoxide Appliance needs to draft properly for safety Asphyxiation Risk D Tools And Supplies Needed Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools and building supplies are available Reciprocating saw Framing material ...

Page 6: ...ight requirements Roof flashing installed and sealed Terminations installed and sealed Clearances Section 3 Pg 7 Combustible materials not installed in non combustible areas Verified all clearances meet installation manual requirements Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements Protective hearth strips and hearth extension installed per manual requirements Appliance ...

Page 7: ...18mm 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 53 in 1346mm 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 414mm to 498mm Figure 7 4 Side View With Optional Offset Adapter 3 Dimensions and Clearances A Appliance Dimensions NOTE Flue Collar si...

Page 8: ... EXTENSION USA 16 3 4 CANADA 24 3 4 629mm 40 11 16 1033mm FIREPLACE FRONT SURFACE USA 23 1 2 CANADA 25 1 2 648mm HEARTH EXTENSION 51 7 16 1306mm 12in max MANTEL See next page for thermal protection calculations THERMAL PROTECTION USA CANADA Floor height 0 to 6 1 2 6mm to 165mm below insert base 1 1 2 inch 38 of k 3 06 Floor height greater than 6 1 2 165mm below insert base 1 inch 25 of k 0 49 R 2 ...

Page 9: ...r k value The HIGHER the R factor means less heat is being conduct ed 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 inch es of the material R 1 k x inches of thickness Converting R to k Divide the ...

Page 10: ...ll 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 structures ...

Page 11: ...t 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 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 feet above sea ...

Page 12: ... 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 specified below ...

Page 13: ...cordance with Insert Listing Follow Manufacturer s Instructions for Maximum Liner Extension Above Chimney Maximum 30 Degrees Offset in Chimney Combustible Floor Masonry Chimney Cont d Figure 13 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 top of the chimney The chimney liner must conf...

Page 14: ...ecurely 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 it will be ...

Page 15: ...ealer Final approval of this installation type is contingent upon the authority having jurisdiction 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 Prefabricated Metal...

Page 16: ...rly Chimney heights exceeding 25 feet 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 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 autho...

Page 17: ... air starvation WARNING Option One Installation Instructions The outside air cover comes packaged with the component pack It is necessary to remove the blower housing and block off the room air with the outside air cover 1 Remove the appliance 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 t...

Page 18: ... 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 18 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 Timer Assembly ...

Page 19: ...ner do not always align properly This situation may be remedied by using the optional offset adapter See Appliance Dimen sions page for the amount of distance this accessory 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 19...

Page 20: ...e the 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 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 20 2 Use the leveling bolts to level the outer can Figure 20 1 3 Thread the horizontal support bolts in unt...

Page 21: ...d from under the ashlip Figure 21 1 2 Re install the timer assembly The timer arm must be between the first and second control arm tabs Figure 21 2 3 Attach the timer arm to the timer door 4 Test the controls to ensure the timer operates correctly Phillips Head Bolts Figure 21 1 Timer Arm Timer Door Control Arm Tabs Figure 21 2 H Securing Appliance to Stove Pipe Liner 1 Once you have the appliance...

Page 22: ... 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 K 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 22 2 3 Connect the blower to the wire harness and secure through the wire ...

Page 23: ...ghly 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 23 3 7 Attach the female spade terminal to the black wire that comes out of the speed control Figure 23 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 th...

Page 24: ... sheet 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 ...

Page 25: ... from each side of insert and use plumbers tape to secure to structure a washer 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...

Page 26: ...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 Pkg of 20 223 0170 20 Y Nut Ser Flange Small 1 4 20 Pkg of 24 226 0130 24 Y Screw Pan Head Philips 8 32 X 3 4 Pkg of 24 229 1100 24 Y S...

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Page 28: ...Important operating and maintenance instruc tions included Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation Read understand and follow these instruc tions for safe installa tion 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 produc...

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