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7037-135L

August 3, 2015

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

CAUTION

•

Important operating
and maintenance in-
structions 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 fi re
may result causing property dam-
age, personal injury, or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

• Do not overfi re - If heater or chimney con-

nector glows, you are overfi ring. Overfi ring
will void your warranty.

• Comply with all minimum clearances to

combustibles as specifi ed. Failure to
comply may cause house fi re.

Fire Risk.

WARNING

For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfi re and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

Installation and service of this appliance should
be performed by qualifi ed personnel. Hearth &
Home Technologies recommends NFI certifi ed
professionals, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certifi ed 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 fi replace.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high

temperatures.

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
fl ammable materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other

fl ammable materials away.

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are
hot during operation AND
cool down.

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contact your dealer or visit www.quadrafi re.com

Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel,
s’il vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez
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NOTE

4300 WOOD STOVE SERIES

Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)

Owner’s Manual

Installation and Operation

Models:

43M-ACC-MBK

43ST-ACC

Millennium Model

Step Top Uni-Body Model

(Pedestal Model Shown)

Summary of Contents for 4300 Series

Page 1: ...nstallation 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 chi...

Page 2: ... achieve the optimum operation of our stoves inserts and fireplaces And yet we are old fash ioned when it comes to craftsmanship Each unit is meticu lously fabricated and surfaces are hand finished for lasting beauty and enjoyment Our pledge to quality is completed as each model undergoes a quality control inspection We wish you and your family many years of enjoyment in the warmth and comfort of ...

Page 3: ...8 Operating Instructions A Over Firing Your Appliance 25 B Wood Selection Storage 25 C Burning Process 25 26 D Automatic Combustion Control ACC 26 E Air Controls 26 27 F Burn Rates Operating Efficiency 27 G Building A Fire 28 H Correct Baffle Blanket Placement 29 I Blower Operating Instructions 29 J Opacity Smoke 29 K Frequently Asked Questions 30 Section 9 Maintaining Servicing Appliance A Quick ...

Page 4: ...or chimney connector glows you are overfiring 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 NOTE This installation must conform with local codes In the absence of local codes you must comply with the UL1482 UM 84 HUD and NPFA211 in the U S A and the ULC S627 00 and CA...

Page 5: ...anding operating instructions Failure to operate appliance properly may cause a house fire 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 restrictions installation inspection and permits CAUTION NOTE Service Space In orde...

Page 6: ...air leaks Recessed lighting Attic hatch opening Duct leaks To minimize the affects of negative air pressure the following must be considered Install the outside air kit Install the intake on the side of the house towards prevailing winds during the heating season Ensure adequate outdoor air is supplied for combus tion appliances and exhaust equipment Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vent...

Page 7: ... after one hour of operation at each burn setting NOTE These are guidelines only and may vary somewhat for individual installations F Tools And Supplies Needed Before beginning the installation be sure that the following tools and building supplies are available Reciprocating saw Pliers Hammer Phillips Head Screwdriver Flat Blade Screwdriver Plumb Line Level Tape Measure Framing Material Hi Temp C...

Page 8: ...pical Stove Systems Stove system with masonry chimney consists of Stove Chimney Connector stove pipe Thimble Masonry Chimney Hearth Pad Floor Protection Stove Chimney Connector stove pipe Thimble for exterior chimney Firestops Insulations Shields Storm Collar and Flashing Termination Cap Hearth Pad Floor Protec tion Stove system with prefabricated metal chimney consists of ...

Page 9: ... 2015 7037 135L Page 9 4300 Wood Stove Series ACC 3Dimensions and Clearances A Appliance Dimensions Figure 9 1 Front View Figure 9 2 Side View NOTE Flue Collar size is 6 inch 152mm diameter ID Millennium Model ...

Page 10: ...Page 10 7037 135L August 3 2015 4300 Wood Stove Series ACC Appliance Dimensions Cont d Figure 10 1 Figure 10 2 Figure 10 3 Figure 10 4 4300 Step Top Pedestal Model 4300 Step Top Leg Model ...

Page 11: ... 1 2 699 14 1 2 368 2 51 15 381 49 1 2 1283 12 305 DOUBLE WALL PIPE A B C and D dimensions are based off of certification clearances Stove pipe manufacture clearances MUSt be adhered to if they exceed certified unit clearances Millennium 12 305 5 1 4 133 27 1 2 699 14 1 2 368 10 254 20 1 2 521 53 1 2 1359 12 305 Step Top 10 1 2 267 3 3 4 95 25 635 11 3 4 298 2 51 15 381 49 1 2 1283 5 127 INSTALLAT...

Page 12: ...ch 9 5mm thick metal clad millboard or equivalent a minimum of 16 inches 406mm in front of glass and 8 inches 203mm to both sides of the fuel loading door Open the door and measure 8 inches 203mm from the side edge of the opening in the face of the appliance See exception In Canada similar floor protection must be provided 18 inches 457mm in front and 8 inches 203mm from the sides and rear of the ...

Page 13: ...lustrations diagrams are not drawn to scale Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference Hearth Home Technologies reserves the right to alter its products Figure 13 3 Figure 13 1 Figure 13 2 Step Top Uni Body Model USA USA CANADA A Hearth Protection Requirements Cont d Corner hearth pad dimensions with single wall and double wall pipe ...

Page 14: ... is replaced via air leak age around windows and under doors In homes that have tightly sealed doors and windows an outside air source is needed An optional Outside Air Kit is available WARNING Do not draw outside combustion air from Wall floor or ceiling cavity Enclosed space such as an attic or garage Close proximity to exhaust vents or chimneys Fumes or odor may result Fire Risk Asphyxiation Ri...

Page 15: ...lower should be positioned at bottom of rear outer skin as shown in Figure 15 1 3 Re insert and tighten bolts securing blower onto outer wall of appliance 4 Place the bracket containing the snap disc and magnet under the bottom left rear corner as shown in Figure 15 1 See page 30 for detailed operating instructions for the blower and snap disc Figure 15 1 Shock Risk Do NOT remove grounding prong f...

Page 16: ...alled in combustible walls through which the chimney connector passes to the chimney It is intended to keep the walls from igniting Site constructed thimbles must meet NFPA 211 Standards Prefabricated must be suitable for use with selected chimney and meet UL103 Type HT Standards Follow instructions provided by the manufacturer for manufactured thimbles for masonry chimney and prefabricated chimne...

Page 17: ...for the chimney con nector to entry the masonry chimney Figure 17 1 2 Entry hole to masonry chimney must be lined with an 8 inch 203mm minimum diameter clay liner or equiva lent secured with refractory mortar 3 Construct a 17 inch x 17 inch 432mm x 432mm out side dimension frame from 2 x 2 framing lumber to fit into wall opening Inside opening of frame should be no less than 14 inch x 14 inch 356m...

Page 18: ...he installation shall conform to CAN CSA B365 Factory built listed chimney connector vented Alisted connector vented must be used when installing this unit in a mobile home The listed connectors must conform to each other to ensure a proper fit and seal Figure 18 2 Chimney Connector Stove Pipe Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Re...

Page 19: ...other material Must terminate at least 3 feet 91cm above the roof and at least 2 feet 61cm above any portion of the roof within 10 feet 305cm Must be located away from trees or other struc tures These are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper flue draft Figure 19 1 E 2 10 3 Rule Figure 19 2 NOTE Chimney performance may vary Trees buildings roof lines and wind conditions affect per...

Page 20: ...NDARD FOR FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEYS 6 Follow the chimney and chimney connector manufacturer s instructions when installing the flue system for use in a mobile home 7 Maintain clearance to combustibles 8 Floor protection requirements must be followed precisely 9 Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location where the chimney or other component penetrates to the exterior of the stru...

Page 21: ...ve on its back on a protective pad or pallet 3 Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts holding the channel in place and set the channel aside Discard the 2 nuts Install the gasket over the 8 protruding screws The glossy side of the gasket needs to go against the firebox bottom It is important the gasket is not put on upside down as it could compromise its sealing capa bilities Figure 21 2 4 Install ash door...

Page 22: ...lip wooden decorative strips onto pedestal edges Finishing the ARS Installation 1 Re install the ARS channel that was removed in Step 3 on page one and secure with 2 bolts previously removed Set the cover into the ARS channel Replace the 2 front cut bricks Figure 22 2 2 Install the ash drawer 3 Check to make sure baffle boards and ceramic blanket are in their proper locations see page 29 NOTE If i...

Page 23: ...crews are located in the component pack Leave the bottom 2 screws loose so you can slide the ash pan assembly bottom slots over the screw heads This al lows the weight of the ash pan to rest on the screws while you are attaching the top 2 screws Once the ash pan is attached tighten all screws Figure 23 2 3 Loosely assemble bolts into the corner of the mounting brackets for leg attachment Figure 23...

Page 24: ...er runs slowly but does not stop Turn clockwise to slow the blower and counterclockwise to increase the speed The blower speed control for this unit is adjusted at the factory and normally does not require further adjustment D Adjusting The Blower Speed Control C Door Handle Assembly 1 Install washer on door handle shaft 2 Slide door handle through door 3 Install second washer s as shown 4 Install...

Page 25: ... establishing the flue draft 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 ...

Page 26: ...ctivate the Automatic Combustion Control system ACC This function is performed by sliding the con trol all the way back until it stops at the HI indicator on the label and then pulling forward to the front of the stove until it stops This activates the ACC system and opens the front air channel and allows air to enter the front of the stove for approximately 25 minutes The front air channel gradua...

Page 27: ... Medium High Medium Low and Low When the control is raised all the way up it is on the High setting and when pushed all the down it is on the Low setting Figure 27 1 NOTE These are approximate settings and will vary with type of wood or chimney draft Due to altitude and other environmental circumstances this operational information is a guideline only WARNING Risk of Fire When set on High Burn Rat...

Page 28: ...h logs 3 inches 76mm or 4 inches 102mm in diameter Be careful not to smother the fire Stack the pieces of wood carefully near enough to keep each other hot but far enough away from each other to allow adequate air flow between them 7 Set the Burn Rate Air Control and activate the timer system ACC 8 When ready to reload It is best to fully open both the Burn Rate Air and Start up Air Controls befor...

Page 29: ...s 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 performance WARNING Fire Risk Ensure correct baffle placement and replace baffle components if damaged or missing INCORRECT POSITIONS CORRECT POSITION Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Boa...

Page 30: ... is a manual over ride switch to deactivate the snap disc if necessary See page 15 I Blower Operating Instructions Fire Risk Keep combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of appliance WARNING DO NOT STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN THE APPLIANCE S VICINITY Do NOT use gasoline lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fir...

Page 31: ...t pipe blockage poor 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 ...

Page 32: ...d that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected cleaned and repaired if necessary a The stove and ashes must be completely cooled down before using the Ash Removal System Reach down and locate the ash removal door handle under the left side of the stove in the center Squeeze the handle and push all the way back Amagnet will hold the handle in place which in turn hol...

Page 33: ...ailable oven cleaner After using an oven cleaner it is advisable to remove any residue with a glass cleaner or soap and water Oven cleaner left on during the next firing can permanently stain the glass and damage the finish on plated metal surfaces Aportion of the combustion air entering the firebox is deflected down over the inside of the door glass This air flow washes the glass helping to keep ...

Page 34: ...hten each retainer just a few turns until each is secured Check again for centering of glass in door frame Continue to tighten each retainer alternately a few turns at a time until the glass is secure DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 9 Replace the door on the appliance Quadra Fire stoves are equipped with ceramic super heat resistant glass which can only be broken by impact or misuse Do not slam stove door or i...

Page 35: ...e top of bricks under clip on back of firebox wall and push bottom of brick back 5 Install side bricks Slide top of brick under clips on side of firebox and push the bottom of the brick until it is flush with the side of the appliance C Firebrick Replacement Use Part 832 0550 when ordering individual brick Provide brick dimension or copy this page mark the desired brick and take it to your authori...

Page 36: ...o fold it in half first Place on top of baffle board open up and flatten and smooth out the blanket Re check the baffle board for correct positioning Figure 36 2 Figure 36 1 Baffle Figure 36 2 Ceramic Blanket E Snap Disc Replacement Figure 36 3 1 Locate the snap disc bracket assembly at the bottom left rear corner of the stove Figure 36 3 2 A magnet holds the bracket to the stove Pull the bracket ...

Page 37: ...placing Tube Channel Assembly 1 Silde one gasket on each tube first 2 Slide the tube channel assembly into side of firebox and insert each tube into the corresponding hole in the tube channel rack starting with the back hole first 3 Make sure tube channel assembly is flush against the side of the stove and secure with channel nuts 4 Re install channel cover and side shield Figure 37 1 NOTE Service...

Page 38: ... appliance towards the wind Wood condition is too wet too large Use dry seasoned wood refer to wood fuel sec tion Bed of coals not established before adding wood Start with paper kindling to establish bed of coals refer to starting fire section Flue blockage such as birds nests or leaves in termination cap Have chimney inspected for creosote and cleaned by a certified chimney sweep Down draft or n...

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Page 52: ...nformation for your heating appliance Date purchased installed Serial Number Location on appliance Dealership purchased from Dealer phone Notes DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL CAUTION Important operating and maintenance in structions included Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation Read understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation This product may ...

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