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7045-178

September 15, 2011

OWNER’S MANUAL

Installation and Operation

Model:

41I-ACC

41-I ACC WOOD INSERT

Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

CAUTION

•

Important operating

and maintenance

instructions included.

• Leave this manual with

party responsible for

use and operation.

• Read, understand and

follow these instructions

for safe installation and

operation.

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.

Fire 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 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.

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are

hot during operation AND

cool down.

DO NO

DISCARD

Summary of Contents for 41I-ACC

Page 1: ...ing will void your warranty Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified Failure to comply may cause house fire Fire 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 profess...

Page 2: ...the fire Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic available from your dealer Minimum Clearances To Combustible Material Masonry Heat Circulating Factory Built USA ONLY A Sidewall to Fuel Loading Door 22 in B Mantel to Top of unit 23 in C Top Trim to Top of unit 21 in D Side Trim to Fuel Loading Door 11 in E Hearth Extension from Glass 16 in F Hearth Extenson from Fuel Loading Door 8 in Refer to Clearan...

Page 3: ...ance and Chimney 28 E Chimney Termination Requirements 28 F 2 10 3 Rule 29 G Tools and Supplies Needed 30 H Fire Safety 30 I Inspect Appliance and Components and Pre Burn Checklist 30 Section 7 Dimensions and Clearances A Appliance Dimensions 31 B Clearances to Combustibles UL and ULC and Hearth Protection Requirements 32 C Alternate Floor Protection 32 Section 8 Chimney Systems A Venting Systems ...

Page 4: ... In the case of new home construction warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent authorized HHT dealer distributor whichever occurs earlier The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from HHT regardless of the installation or occupancy date The warranty period ...

Page 5: ...n surface finishes as a result of normal use As a heating appliance some changes in color of interior and exterior surface finishes may occur This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty Damage to printed plated or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints accidents misuse scratches melted items or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive clea...

Page 6: ...lation Codes in Canada This appliance is approved for mobile home installa tions when not installed in a sleeping room and when an outside combustion air inlet is provided The structural integrity of the mobile home floor ceil ing and walls must be maintained The appliance must be properly grounded to the frame of the mobile home with 8 copper ground wire and chimney must be listed to UL103 HT or ...

Page 7: ...dren 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 1 General Operating Parts If you expect that children may come into...

Page 8: ...y 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: ...nd 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 y...

Page 10: ... The rear air is used primarily during a High Burn Rate In some instances 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 ...

Page 11: ...ll 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 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...

Page 12: ...oard Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Board MUST be in contact with the back of the firebox and even with each other in the front Ceramic Blanket Back of Firebox Baffle Board Figure 12 1 Correct Baffle and Blanket Positions Figure 12 2 Incorrect Baffle and Blanket Positions Improper baffle placement may cause Overheating of firebox Overheating the chimney Baffle must be placed properly see instructions ...

Page 13: ... 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 coal bed and reduces excess...

Page 14: ...ption 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 M...

Page 15: ... 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 t...

Page 16: ...ing from manufacturing Metallic noise Noise is caused by metal expanding 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 Figure 16 1 Clear Space O Clear Space Do NOT...

Page 17: ...ed heat output 5 WARNING Risk of Fire Close and securely latch the door after the fire has started and after refueling to prevent Spillage of smoke flame and carbon monoxide Spillage of sparks coals and logs Over firing DO NOT leave the stove unattended with the door open Starting a fire may not require an open door for draft The air control should supply adequate draft 10 Pieces of Newspaper 10 2...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...and Start Up Air Control all the way open for 15 20 min utes should remove the built up coating E Glass Cleaning CAUTION 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...

Page 20: ...spose of the ashes in a non combustible container Firebrick is designed to protect your firebox After ashes are removed inspect the fire brick and replace firebricks that are crum bling cracked or broken WEEKLY or After Every 25 Loads of Wood Keep door and glass gasket in good shape to maintain good burn times on a low burn setting To test place a dollar bill between the stove and door and then sh...

Page 21: ...o 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 lea...

Page 22: ...iances 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 is undamaged Do NOT strike slam or scratch glass Do NOT operate appliance with glass door...

Page 23: ...mpletely seated in the grom ments Insert the locating tab in the hold down bracket into the placement slot Shock Risk Do NOT remove grounding prong from plug Plug directly into properly grounded 3 prong receptacle Route cord away from appliance Do NOT route cord under or in front of appliance CAUTION Do NOT allow hot coals or embers to overflow ash lip May melt protective wire coating on fan power...

Page 24: ...stall in reverse order Be sure the baffle boards and ceramic blanket are in their proper positions Figure 24 2 E Door Handle Assembly CAUTION Do not overtighten lock nut The door handle needs to move smoothly Baffle Baffle Ceramic Blanket The ceramic blanket and both baffle boards and tube channel assembly can all be removed at the same time Figure 24 1 Figure 24 2 Door Latch Adjustment It is impo...

Page 25: ...re 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 blanket and baf...

Page 26: ...ns 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 Modifi...

Page 27: ...o 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 s...

Page 28: ... 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 struc...

Page 29: ... 3 Rule Figure 29 2 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 feet...

Page 30: ...nstallation 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 you...

Page 31: ...e Adapter 30 in 762 mm 24 in 610 mm 16 1 4 in 413mm 10 9 16 in 269 mm A B Overall Sizes A B Metal Surround w Cast Trim STD 45 in 1143mm 31 in 787mm Metal Surround w Cast Trim LRG 48 in 1219mm 34 in 864mm Metal Surround w Standard Trim STD 43 in 1092mm 31 in 787mm Metal Surround w Standard Trim LRG 51 in 1295mm 34 in 2184mm 11 3 8 in 289 mm 8 7 16 in 214 mm 4 7 8 in 124 mm 5 in 127 mm 4 5 16 in 109...

Page 32: ...quired as per ULC S628 In USA a minimum 5 ft length 1 82m 6 inch 152mm diameter flue liner is required as per UL 1482 Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material SIDE TRIM SIDE WALL TOP TRIM 22 5 8 575mm 32 1 8 816mm HEARTH EXTENSION USA 18 1 8 CANADA 22 1 8 562mm 42 1 8 1070mm FIREPLACE FRONT SURFACE USA 23 1 8 CANADA 25 1 8 638mm HEARTH EXTENSION 44 1 8 1121mm 12in max MANTEL ...

Page 33: ...t 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 Conversion Procedure 1 Convert specification to R value a R value given no conversion needed b k factor is given with a required thickness T in inches...

Page 34: ...aceable 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 speci...

Page 35: ...ion in Accordance 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 34 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 li...

Page 36: ... 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 i...

Page 37: ...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 Prefabricated ...

Page 38: ...erate properly 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 officia...

Page 39: ...ge occurs when door is opened due to air starvation WARNING Install Outside Air Cover Plates to Block Off Room Air Optional Outside Air Kit Outside Air Cover Plate Option One Installation Instructions The rectangular outside air cover 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 outs...

Page 40: ...ion Optional use of a Simpson Duravent 15 Universal Elbow Part Number 4615 may be purchased directly through your local Simpson Durvent Pipe Distributor or from your local Quadra Fire dealer Part Number 15DEGADAPT Figure 39 2 shows a vertical installation and also how to create an optional 30 elbow installation The 15 elbow may be secured directly to the flue collar Follow the pipe manufacturer s ...

Page 41: ...re 40 1 E 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 flue opening Figure 40 2 2 Insert the 5 16 bolts inside the cast flue and through the chimney mounting bar Securely tighten the nuts Fas teners are provided 3 Re install the tube channel assembly baffle board ceramic ...

Page 42: ... 41 1 3 Lay the trim face down and place the corner brackets into position 4 Using a standard flat screw driver tighten the corner brackets Figure 41 2 5 Slide the trim over the surround set 6 Install the surround set and trim set to the outer can Place the hook in the surround sides over the surround attachment studs 2 on each side Figure 41 3 7 Place top on top of appliance Corner Brackets Figur...

Page 43: ...ip Figure 42 1 3 Using phillips head screw driver remove snap disc bracket and cord restraint bracket from right side Figure 42 2 4 Re install snap disc bracket and cord restraint bracket to left side of blower housing Figure 42 3 5 Re install blower housing and blower assembly in reverse order G Blower Cord Installation on Left Side The blower cord is shipped on the right side of the appli ance Y...

Page 44: ...rim 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 p...

Page 45: ...equired 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 liner must b...

Page 46: ...ert Service Parts 09 11 R Wood Insert Appliance 41I ACC BK Part number list on following page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 17 22 23 24 25 Beginning Manufacturing Date Sept 2011 Ending Manufacturing Date Active 11 Reference Materials ...

Page 47: ...ide SRV7045 186 9 Brick Set Complete Assembly Pkg of 20 SRV7045 014 9 1 Brick 1 9 x 435 x1 25 Qty 9 req 9 2 Brick 2 9 x 3 75 x 1 25 Qty 2 req 9 3 Brick 3 9 x 3 x 1 25 Qty 1 req 9 4 Brick 4 6 x 4 5 x 1 25 w angle Qty 2 req 9 5 Brick 5 6 x 4 5 x 1 25 Qty 4 req 9 6 Brick 6 6 x 3 x 1 25 Qty 1 req Brick Uncut 9 x 4 5 x 1 25 Qty 12 Req 832 0550 Brick Uncut 9 x 4 5 x 1 25 Pkg of 6 832 3040 Additional ser...

Page 48: ...ss Frames 4 pieces SRV435 0960 Screw Pan Head Philips 8 32 X 3 8 225 0500 40 Y 10 2 Glass Assembly Front 435 5470 Y 10 3 Glass Assembly Side 435 5480 Y 10 4 Hinge Pin 433 1590 10 5 Door Cast 435 0050 10 6 Door Trim Black SRV7045 170 Nut Keps Lock 8 32 226 0060 40 Y 10 7 Door Latch Bracket Assembly SRV7045 021 Screw Pan Head Philips 10 32 X 1 4 229 1230 24 Y Rope Door 625 Low Dens 6 5 feet 240 0550...

Page 49: ...h 1 4 20 X 1 25 225 0630 24 15 Ashcatcher Cast 435 0310 16 Blower Assembly SRV7045 013 16 1 Blower Control Box W Switch SRV7000 194 16 2 Strain Relief 7000 463 20 16 3 Snap Disc 1 Convection Blower SRV230 0470 16 4 Blower Replacement SRV7044 210 16 5 Wire Harness SRV7045 177 17 Timer Door Assembly SRV7044 020 18 Knob Pkg of 2 32284 2 Y 19 Air Control Assembly SRV7045 009 20 Timer Control Arm Assem...

Page 50: ...Page 50 7045 178 September 15 2011 R 41I ACC Wood Insert C Service And Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service ...

Page 51: ...September 15 2011 7045 178 Page 51 41I ACC Wood Insert R D Homeowner s Notes ...

Page 52: ...th party responsible for use and operation Read understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation 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 pertinent informatio...

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