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Important  operating 
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instructions included.

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Leave this manual with 
party  responsible  for 
use and operation.

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Read,  understand  and 
follow these instructions 
for safe installation and 
operation.

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WARNING

If the information in these 
instructions is not followed 

exactly, a fire may result causing 

property damage, personal injury, 

or death.

 

•  Do not store or use gasoline or other 

flammable vapors and liquids in the 

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

•  Do not overfire - If heater or chimney 

connector 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.

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4100- I ACT WOOD INSERT

Advanced Combustion Technology (ACT)

O-T L

Tested and 

Listed by

Portland

Oregon USA

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

C

US

250-7201F

R

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.

Fire Risk.

WARNING

For use with solid wood fuel only.

Other fuels may overfire and generate 

poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

Models:

4100I-GD-B
4100I-NL-B

April 19, 2010

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are 
hot  during  operation 

AND

 

cool down.

WARNING

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 the 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 

combustibles away. 

Summary of Contents for 4100-I ACT

Page 1: ...RT Advanced Combustion Technology ACT O T L Tested and Listed by Portland Oregon USA OMNI Test Laboratories Inc C US 250 7201F R 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 Fire Risk WARNING For use with solid wood fuel only Other fuel...

Page 2: ...T INSERT Serial No Numéro De Série Report 061 S 40 2 Made in U S A U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certified to comply with July 1990 particulate emission standards 2010 2011 2012 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec LISTED ROOM HEATER SOLID FUEL TYPE For Use with Solid Wood Fuel Only Also for use in Mobile Home DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL 250 7191 Manufactured by R HOT WHILE IN OPER...

Page 3: ...nents 11 Altering the Fireplace 11 Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel Liners 12 Chimney Height Rise Run 12 Air Clearances 12 Chimney Termination 2 10 3 Rule 13 Installation Considerations Mobile Home Installations 14 Outside Air Installation 15 Securing Liner to Flue Collar 15 Leveling Bolts Metal Shims 16 Door Handle Assembly 16 Door Latch Adjustment 16 Zero Clearance Adjustable Trim Support 17 Pane...

Page 4: ...pe An OutsideAir Kit comes standard on the appliance and must be installed in a mobile home installation Mobile Home Approved NOTE Hearth Home Technologies grants no warranty implied or stated for the installation or maintenance of this unit and assumes no responsibility for any consequential damage s Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property d...

Page 5: ...niently located Class A fire extinguisher to contend with small fires resulting from burning embers 3 A practiced evacuation plan consisting of at least two escape routes 4 A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows In the event of a chimney fire a Evacuate the house immediately b Notify fire department WARNING DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIM NEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLI ANCE DO NOT CONN...

Page 6: ...W FRONT VIEW NOTE Flue Collar size is 6 inch 152mm diameter ID 20 7 8 5 0mm 0 o 10 7 8 276mm 21 5 8 549mm 7 7 8 200mm 16 1 4 41 mm C L 24 610mm 0 16 767mm 12 1 8 08mm 9 5 16 1 5mm 45 4 1162mm A B 0 7 8 784mm 44 3 4 1137mm 30 1 2 775mm 48 1219mm 34 867mm Panel Size A B Standard Large ...

Page 7: ...e of a material s resisteance to heat transfer R value is convenient when more than one material is used since you can add the R values together whereas you can 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 b...

Page 8: ...r to the rear of the smoke shelf Minimum 1 2 25mm Air Space Maximum 4 102mm Air Space Airtight Clean Out Door Minimum 5 8 16mm Fireclay Flue Liner Non Water Soluble Refractory Mortar 4 102mm Masonry or Modular Block Wall Nominal 12 305mm if Rubble Stone Wall Nominal Footing depth and size of footing accordance with local building code Figure 8 1 Venting Systems Chimney Connector It is also known a...

Page 9: ...e 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 9 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 ...

Page 10: ...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 necessary to remove the damper 2 Seal damper area of chimne...

Page 11: ...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 Prefabricated Metal Chimney Cont d LINER CONNECTOR FLUE GAS DIR...

Page 12: ...ay vary somewhat for individual installations This product was designed for and tested on a 6 inch 152mm chimney 14 to 16 feet 4 27 4 87m high in cludes appliance height measured from the base of the appliance The further your stack height or diameter varies from this configuration the possibility of performance problems ex ists Chimney height may need to be increased by 2 3 per each 1000 feet 304...

Page 13: ... roof within 10 feet 305cm Must be located away from trees or other structures These are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper flue draft NOTE Chimney performance may vary Trees buildings roof lines and wind conditions affect performance Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or overdraft occurs 2 10 3 Rule 10 ft 305cm or more 3 ft 91cm Minimum Less than 10 ft 305cm 2 ft 61...

Page 14: ...may be required 3 Appliance 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 6 inch 152mm diameter liner must be used...

Page 15: ...ts or chimneys Fumes or odor may result Fire Risk Asphyxiation Risk Asphyxiation Risk Length of outside air supply duct shall NOT exceed the length of the vertical height of the exhaust flue Fire will not burn properly Smoke spillage occurs when door is opened due to air starvation WARNING Securing Liner To Flue Collar There are two options to secure the liner to the flue collar Figure 15 2 Option...

Page 16: ...s may hang up on uneven material when sliding the insert into place Figure 16 1 Adjusting The Leveling Bolts It is best to use a 1 2 inch 12 7mm socket wrench with an extended handle for ease in adjusting bolts to the desired level The bolts will adjust from 0 to 2 inches 0 51mm You can also reach in and adjust the bolts by hand although space is limited Figure 16 2 Figure 16 1 Figure 16 2 Door Ha...

Page 17: ...ight edge 5 The double sided tape that holds front and side trims to scissors has a powerful bonding adhesive Adjust ments 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 position on scissors Place side pieces on first and then front piece The front piece overlaps side pieces NOTE The trim in ...

Page 18: ...tandard Size 30 h x 40 w Panel And Gold Trim Set 1 Repeat Steps 1 3 above 2 To assemble the trim attach the 2 side trim pieces to the top trim at each corner using the L bracket included in fasteners package Figure 18 3 3 Slide panel and trim over top of the insert and into position Tab with screw hole to secure panel to insert Screw side panels to top panel View of L Bracket installed 4 Now bend ...

Page 19: ...e Location Black Red White Snap Disc Blower Control Box with Switch Cooling Fan Black Operating the Blower Control Box with Snap Disc 1 The blower will turn on off automatically when set to AUTO 2 When set to MANUAL the fan will turn on off only when you turn it on or off This setting over rides the internal snap disc 3 Adjust the speed of the fan by turning the HIGH LOW knob to the desired settin...

Page 20: ...aft not evaporating the moisture out of wet unseasoned wood resulting in wasted heat Do not over fire Over firing may ignite creosote or will damage the stove and chimney To prevent over firing your stove DO NOT Use flammable liquids Overload with wood Burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber Permit too much air to the fire WARNING Fire Risk Symptoms of over firing may include one or more of th...

Page 21: ... Here is one method that works well 1 Place several wads of crushed paper on the firebox floor Heating flue with slightly crumpled newspaper before adding kindling keeps smoke to a minimum 2 Place several wads of crushed paper on the firebox floor Building A Fire 3 Open Start Up Air Control right control and Primary Air Control center control under ashlip fully Figure 23 1 on page 23 4 Ensure that...

Page 22: ...or longer for very large pieces close the Start Up Air Control bottom rod by pulling it out HIGH Leave the Primary Air Control fully open immediately under the ashcatcher It is especially important to fully open both controls when reloading the insert as failure to do so could result in excessive emissions also referred to as opacity After a wood load has been burning on high for 5 to 15 minutes o...

Page 23: ...near the top of the glass door This preheated air supplies the necessary fresh oxygen to mix with the unburned gases helping to create second third and fourth combustions This air is regulated by the Primary Air Control For more primary air push control IN for less air pull control OUT Air Controls Fire Risk Do NOT operate with Start Up Air Control in open position in excess of 15 minutes Risk of ...

Page 24: ...en with each other in the front Ceramic Blanket Back of Firebox Baffle Board Figure 24 1 Correct Baffle Ceramic Blanket Placement Firebox damage due to improper baffle place ment is not covered by warranty Operate the wood burning appliance with the baffle in the correct position only Not doing so could result in Reduced efficiency Overheating the chimney Overheating the rear of the firebox Poor p...

Page 25: ... appliance Inspection Inspect the system at the appliance connection and at the chimney top Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits quicker so it is important to check the chimney from the top as well as from the bottom Formation and Need For Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors...

Page 26: ...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 the stove face Start the first ...

Page 27: ...s NOTE Soak the bolts with penetrating oil for at least 15 minutes before trying to remove them Figure 27 1 4 To remove manifold tubes slide the tube to one side until one end is out of its hole Then while lifting that end of the fiber board baffle pull tube up over the air channel and out of hole at the other end It is necessary to remove the first two tubes in order to remove the baffle NOTE Whe...

Page 28: ... frame and or side frames 4 Lay new glass with fiberglass tape around it into door frame and or side frames 5 Place glass retainers over the fiberglass tape on the edges of the glass and re install screws Be sure glass is centered in the opening i e same space top and bottom left and right 6 Tighten screws enough to hold frame and glass in place 7 Check again for centering of glass in door and or ...

Page 29: ...llowing page See detailed view on following pages 4 5 Brick 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 13 1 2 3 Door Assembly Door Handle Assembly Version 1 Door Handle Assembly Version 2 830 0390 July 2002 April 2004 4100i NL Feb 2003 April 2004 4100i GD B 4100i NL B April 2004 Active Beginning Manufacturing Date July 2002 Ending Manufacturing Date Active ...

Page 30: ...Post 1451097 4 5 0 20 11 Blower Housing Cast 4 5 0590 12 Ashcatcher Cast 4 5 0 10 1 Snap Disc 110 20 degrees SRV2 0 1220 Y 14 knob Air Control 2284 Y 15 Outside Air Cover Plate 4 5 0290 16 Outer Top 4 5 0260 17 Flue Tab 4 8 0010 Component Pack Includes Owners Manual Touch Up Paint Warranty Card 2 Screws Permanent Label If Fireplace Altered 4 5 5 10 Paint Touch Up 7000 04 Wire Extension Blower 12 4...

Page 31: ...Seperately 8 1 2010 Component Pack 4 5 55 0 Logo Quadra Fire Gold 200 180 Nickel 200 240 Trim Cast Set 5 pieces Matte Black 811 09 0 Footer Left Matte Black 414 7090MBk Footer Right Matte Black 414 7100MBk Header Matte Black 414 7110MBk Trim Leg Left Matte Black 414 7120MBk Trim Leg Right Matte Black 414 71 0MBk FASTENERS Avk Rivnut Repair kit 1 4 20 8 16 Rivnut Tools RIVNUT REPAIR Y Screw Bh 1 4 ...

Page 32: ...ck Set Complete Assembly Pkg of 20 8 2 500 Y 1 Brick w Hole 9 x 4 5 x 1 25 Pkg of 2 SRV4 5 0800 Y 2 Brick 2 Angle Cut 9 x 4 x 1 25 Qty 2 Req 8 2 0552 Y Brick 4 5 x x 1 25 Qty 1 Req 8 2 055 Y 4 Brick 4 9 x 4 5 x 1 25 Qty 12 Req 8 2 0554 Y 5 Brick 5 9 x x 1 25 Qty Req 8 2 0555 Y 6 Brick 6 9 x 1 5 x 1 25 Qty 2 Req 8 2 0556 Y Brick Uncut 9 x 4 5 x 1 25 Qty 12 Req 8 2 0550 Y Brick Uncut 9 x 4 5 x 1 25 ...

Page 33: ...oulder 5 16 x 1 4 20 Pkg of 20 22 0170 20 Y Latch Box Assembly must be ordered separately 4 5 5270 Y vERSION 2 Post 1452200 Door Handle Latch Replacement kit SRV4 5 5510 Y 6 Hook Door Latch 4 5 1190 Y 7 Nut 1 4 20 Hex 7000 2 6 8 Bracket Door Latch 4 5 1480 9 Fiber Door Handle SRV4 1 80 Y 10 Arm Latch Door 4 5 1470 11 Latch Box Assembly 4 5 5270 Y Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 X 1 Pkg of 10 25221A 10 Y Butt...

Page 34: ...nge Pin Rivet M6 x 5 Button Head Gold 72171 Y Nickel 4 1590 Y 2 Trim Ring Front Gold 4 5 0570 Nickel 4 5 0990 Trim Ring Side Gold 4 5 0580 Nickel 4 5 1000 4 Door Frame Cast 4 5 0050 5 Glass Assembly Side 1 piece 4 5 5480 Y 6 Glass Frame Side Right or Left 4 5 0950 7 Glass Assembly Front 4 5 5470 Y 8 Glass Frame 4 5 0960 Gasket Glass Tape 4 Field Cut to Size 5 FT Length 8 2 0460 Y Nut keps Lock 8 2...

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Page 40: ...party responsible for use and operation Read understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation DO NOT DISCARD Date purchased installed Serial Number Location on appliance Dealership purchased from Dealer phone Notes Date purchased installed Serial Number Location on appliance Dealership purchased from Dealer phone Notes We recommend that you record the following pertinen...

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