Quadra-Fire 31M-ACC-AU, Installation Manual

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13 7033-361B November, 2021
This product was designed for and tested on a 152mm
chimney, 427-488cm high, (includes appliance height)
measured from the base of the appliance. The further your
stack height or diameter varies from this configuration, the
greater the likelihood it may affect performance.
Chimney height may need to be increased by 2 - 3% per
each 305 meters above sea level. It is not recommended
to use offsets or elbows at altitudes above 1219 meters
above sea level or when there are other factors that affect
flue draft.
1. Unpack the Flue Mounted Shield, detach the three
brackets and familiarize yourself with the illustrations.
2. Using a sharp knife or razor blade, carefully cut through
the plastic film on the “inside face” where it meets the
outer shield (refer sketch). Cut along the full length of
the Flue Mounted Shield on both side, then peel off
and fully remove the plastic film from the stainless steel
inner shield.
3. Peel back and fully remove the plastic film from the
outer shield.
4. Fit the top bracket to the Flue Mounted Shield as
illustrated ensuring the rear mid section of the bracket
fits “outside” while the two outer sections of the bracket
fit “inside”.
5. Fit the appropriate lower bracket to your wood fire.
Lower Bracket “5B suitable for all other wood fires
without an inner rear heat shield. On certain model
wood fires without a raised flue spigot it will be
necessary to cut off both the lower outer legs from the
bracket “5B” leaving the central tongue to locate inside
the flue outlet only.
Two tabs are provided and if folded back at 90 degrees
the bracket and Flue Mounted Shield will mount lower
onto the appliance.
The Flue Mounted Shield then locates into the two
notches provided n bracket “5B” as illustrated.
6. Once the Flue Mounted Shield is fitted in position onto
either of the two lower mounting brackets, check to
ensure a large gap is not present between the top of
the wood fire and the base of the Flue Mounted Shield,
as this may result in a hot spot on the rear wall directly
behind the flue outlet. If your wood fire has a lift off
top grill the Flue Mounted Shield should be raised
sufficiently to enable the top grill to be removed.
7. Using the pre-punched holes in the two tabs provided
on the top bracket as guides, drill into the flue pipe
and secure the top bracket to the flue pipe with two
stainless steel rivets (not supplied).
E. Chimney Height / Rise and Run
D. General Flue System Instructions
Flue Gas
Direction
Crimped
End
Toward
Appliance
Secure pipe sections with a
minimum of 3 screws
Figure 13.1 - Chimney Connector (Appliance Pipe)
F. Installing Chimney Components
Chimney Connector
Single wall connector or appliance pipe:
This must be at least 24 gauge mild steel or 26 gauge blue
steel. The sections must be attached to the appliance and
to each other with the crimped (male) end pointing toward
the appliance. All joints, including the connection at the flue
collar, should be secured with 3 sheet metal screws. Make
sure to follow the minimum clearances to combustibles.
Factory-built listed chimney connector (vented):
The listed connectors must conform to each other to ensure
a proper fit and seal.
G. Proper Draft
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.
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