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5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT

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September 1, 2008

438-0380D

Troubleshooting

With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your appliance

provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem,

this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in the

diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken.

Diagnostic question

Possible Causes of Condition

Solutions

Are the air controls open?

•

No draft

•

No combustion air

Open air controls

Is there enough paper?

Insufficient heat to ignite kindling

Use more paper

Is there enough kindling?

Is the kindling dry?

Insufficient heat to ignite fuel

Use drier kindling

Is there enough or too much wood?

Is it too large?

Is it dry enough?

•

Insufficient heat to establish draft

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Insufficient air passage

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Insufficient surface area

•

Ignition temperature high due to

moisture

Use small split wood that is well

seasoned (split, covered on top mini-

mum 6 months, preferably a year

Are there adequate air spaces

between fuel pieces?

Insufficient combustion air and

exposed surface area

Arrange kindling and wood for air

movement

Is the chimney pre-warmed?

Exposed, cold chimney downdrafting

Use lighted rolled newspaper at flue

opening to start upward air move-

ment

Is there smoke in the house?

•

Obstruction in chimney

•

Downdraft from chimney tem-

perature or from negative house

pressure

•

Have chimney checked if it

worked previously

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Pre-warm chimney

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Shut off exhaust devices

•

Open window slightly

Does the kindling wood not ignite?

Condition, amount, arrangement of

kindling and fuel

Use more, drier, well-spaced kindling

and fuel.

Does the kindling ignite, but the fuel

doesn’t?

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Amount of kindling

•

Condition of fuel

•

Use more kindling

•

Use smaller, dry wood

Does the fuel ignite, but not burn

well?

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Draft problem

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Condition of fuel

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Use well-seasoned wood and suf

ficient amount

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Turn exhaust fans off

•

Open window slightly

1. If I can’t get a good fire going, what am I doing wrong?

2. I smell smoke in the house after we have had a fire. What is the cause/what can I do?

Diagnostic question

Possible Causes of Condition

Solutions

Is the chimney clean?

No: Creosote odor

Have chimney cleaned

Summary of Contents for 5100I-GD-B

Page 1: ...n Technology ACT 438 0380D September 1 2008 1445 North Highway Colville WA 99114 2008 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 gas...

Page 2: ...t is in use The structural integrity of the mobile home floor ceiling and walls must be maintained The insert must be properly grounded to the frame of the mobile home A complete relining of the chimney system with a 6 diameter listed stainless liner is required Must be equipped with a spark arrestor cap Outside Air comes standard on the insert and must be installed before operating insert When us...

Page 3: ...E 2 10 3 Rule 16 F Masonry Fireplace 17 G Factory Built Zero Clearance Fireplace 18 Section 6 Mobile Home 19 Section 7 Appliance Set Up A Installation Outline 20 B Leveling Bolts 20 C Panel Trim Set 20 21 D Securing Liner to Flue Collar 21 E Adj Zero Clearance Trim Support 22 Section 8 Operating Instructions A Over Firing Your Appliance 23 B Wood Selection Storage 23 C Burning Process 23 24 D Air ...

Page 4: ...eping room and when an outside combustion air inlet is provided The structural integrity of the mobile home floor ceiling and walls must be maintained The appliance must be properly grounded to the frame of the mobile home and use only listed double wall connector pipe An OutsideAir Kit comes standard on the appliance and must be installed in a mobile home installation B Mobile Home Approved NOTE ...

Page 5: ...y 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 chimney flue servicing another appliance Do NOT connect to a...

Page 6: ... Leeward Outside Termination Cap Figure 6 1 Imbalances of HVAC air handling system Upper level 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 f...

Page 7: ...ow burn measured 6 inches 152mm above the top of the appliance after one hour of operation at each burn setting NOTE These are guidelines only and may vary somewhat for individual installations F Inspect Appliance and Components E Tools And Supplies Needed Before beginning the installation be sure that the following tools and building supplies are available Open the appliance and remove all the pa...

Page 8: ...25 5 8 651mm 12 7 8 327mm 17 5 8 448mm 39 1 8 994mm 12 0 305mm NOTE Flue Collar 6 inch 152mm diameter ID NOTE Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY Illustrations diagrams are not drawn to scale Actual installation appearance may vary due to individual design preference Hearth Home Technologies reserves the right to alter its products Panel Size A B...

Page 9: ...scia or Trim Mantel D Maximum Mantel Depth 12 inches 305mm A B C D E F INSTALLATION Masonry Heat Circulating and Zero Clearance 12 305 40 1016 35 889 7 178 16 406 8 200 18 450 Canada With 8 Mantel Deflector Part No 831 1530 12 305 27 686 16 406 7 178 16 406 8 200 18 450 Canada Maximum Mantel Depth 12 inches 305mm Zero Clearance in USA Only B Clearance to Combustibles NOTE Clearances may only be re...

Page 10: ... k value of a material must be equal or smaller then the required k value to be accept able BTU inch foot2 hour o F Thermal Resistance R value The R value is a measure 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 ...

Page 11: ...con trol from the wiring harness Figure 11 2 4 Remove cover from rear of insert by removing 2 screws Figure 11 1 5 Attach the cover to the front of the insert to block room air from entering through the front grille Figure 11 2 6 Re connect snap disc speed control to wiring har ness 7 Re install grille and spring handles in reverse order D Outside Air Installation Cover from rear of insert is secu...

Page 12: ... Blower cord attached to right side of grille Remove button plug Grounding screw Back view of left side of grille Bottom of grille Top of grille 1 Disconnect the appliance from power supply 2 Remove the grille following instructions on page 11 3 Unplug the blower cord wires from the wire harness 4 Remove green grounding wire from grounding screw 5 Using a pair of pliers squeeze the strain relief a...

Page 13: ... Liner 12 1 4 4 1 2 7 3 4 3 1 16 2 1 2 3 3 4 1 1 4 16 3 4 Drill points Center to Center Slide gasket between halves Offset Adapter Chimney Liner Mounting Bracket Slide gasket between halves Drill holes both sides secure with screws Apply bead of stove cement Apply bead of stove cement Determine offset needed and adjust adapter accordingly however DO NOT OVER EXTEND ADAPTER Follow the detailed inst...

Page 14: ...the face of the fireplace 2 Both methods must be removable and replaceable for cleaning and re installation When possible install an airtight clean out door to the rear of the smoke shelf Inspections Existing chimneys should be inspected and cleaned by a qualified professional prior to installation The chimney must not have cracks loose mortar or other signs of dete rioration and blockage Hearth H...

Page 15: ...ight of the chimney terminating slightly above a plate that seals the top of the chimney All joints should be secured with 3 sheet metal screws The sections must be attached to the insert and to each other with the crimped male end point ing toward the insert Figure 15 1 Minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained A full reline is required for factory built fireplace installations in Can...

Page 16: ...he 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 E 2 10 3 Rule 10 ft 305cm or more 3 ft 91cm Minimum Less than 10 ft 305cm 2 f...

Page 17: ...ance with Insert Listing Follow Manufacturer s Instructions for Maximum Liner Extension Above Chimney Maximum 30 Degrees Offset in Chimney Combustible Floor The Quadra Fire 5100 I Insert conforms with the UL 1482 and ULC S628 Canada in all respects and is approved to UL ULC safety standards for installation and use within a fireplace with a masonry chimney in accordance with NFPA 211 In the USA al...

Page 18: ...n or within the fireplace for reassem bly if the insert is removed The following modifications of factory built fireplaces are permissible removal of damper removal of smoke shelf or baffle removal of ember catches removal of fire grate removal of viewing screen curtain removal of doors The permanent metal warning label provided must be attached to the back of the fireplace with screws or nails st...

Page 19: ...5 In Canada this appliance must be connected to a 6 inch 152mm factory built chimney conforming to CAN ULC S610 STANDARD 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 ...

Page 20: ...g a long handle screw driver Back view of top and side panel assembled Panel bracket Cage nut 1 Attaching Panels to the Insert C Panel Trim Set Installation Kit Includes 2 Side panels left right 1 Panel top fastener package 2 Side trim left right 1 Trim top fastener package Tools Needed Screwdrivers Powered Phillips head Long handled Phillips head A Installation Outline 1 Record serial number on b...

Page 21: ...or details for removing the manifold tubes baffle and ceramic blanket NOTE Tabs are shipped from factory in a flat position Bend upwards 90 degrees as show in Figure 22 2 2 pre drilled holes on flue collar under outer skin access through firebox Attach liner with 2 tabs a Place protective covering on surface to be used to assemble the trim pieces Lay the trim face down b Attach the 2 side trim pie...

Page 22: ...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 7 Once you are satisfied with the positioning remove trim and set aside 8 Remove the paper from double sided tape that is to accept trim side Align side and then pr...

Page 23: ...wood can be considered to be about 2 3 seasoned To tell if wood is dry enough to burn check the ends of the logs If there are cracks radiating in all directions from the center it is dry If your wood sizzles in the fire even though the surface is dry it may not be fully cured Splitting wood before it is stored reduces drying time Wood should be stacked so that both ends of each piece are exposed t...

Page 24: ... on High Burn 15 minutes a day to keep air passages clean burn For this reason it is always best to burn dry seasoned firewood When the wood isn t dry you must open the air controls and burn at a high burn setting for a longer time to start it burning The heat generated from the fire should be 2 Second Stage The next stage of burning the secondary stage is the period when the wood gives off flamma...

Page 25: ...affle is correctly positioned It should butt up against the rear air channel Figure 25 1 2 Follow instructions on page 29 for cleaning plated sur faces 3 Remove all labels from glass There are many ways to build a fire The basic principle is to light easily ignitable tinder or paper which ignites the fast burning kindling which in turn ignites the slow burning firewood Here is one method that work...

Page 26: ...ium High Burn Setting The fan should be left off until a good burn is established then turned on a medium or high rate 4 Low Burn Setting The fan tends to cool the insert Leave fan off until the burn is well established then if you wish turn the fan on at a low rate 8 Adjust the Start Up Air Control and Primary Air Control the more you close down the PrimaryAir Control the lower and slower the fir...

Page 27: ...first operated this appliance may release an odor for the first several hours This is caused by the curing of the paint and the burning off of any oils remaining 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 app...

Page 28: ...e caught in a large garbage bag secured to the pipe Clean any remaining debris from fireplace smoke shelf It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected cleaned and repaired if necessary Close the door tightly The creosote or soot should be removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use Clean out fallen ashes from the...

Page 29: ...ass when hot CAUTION Do NOT use abrasive cleaners Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film Use commercial oven cleaner on heavier deposits Remove all residue of oven cleaner or will permanently stain glass on next firing Refer to maintenance instructions Glass Assembly CAUTION Do not use polishes with abrasives it will scratch plated surface B Glass Replacement Door Assembly Frequency ...

Page 30: ...C Glass Replacement Side Window Frequency As needed By Homeowner Qualified service technician Task See the following instructions 1 Open door and remove vertical brick in the bay window area 2 Reach inside firebox and loosen 4 hex bolts using a 3 8 inch socket wrench holding the cast in place 3 Only remove the 2 bolts top and bottom on the side closest to the firebox opening Figure 30 1 4 Open the...

Page 31: ...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 unit NOTE Do not operate unit with any firebrick missing It will void the warranty Figure 31 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 12 12 4 1 2 7 1 2 6 3 4 9 3 3 4 3 3 8 8 1 2 4 1 2 5 8 3 4 7 2 7 8 4 7 8 8 81o Figure 31 2 Use ...

Page 32: ... 3 With a 3 16 inch Allen wrench remove 2 front manifold tube retainer bolts on the air channel under the end of the front tubes NOTE Soak the bolts with penetrating oil for at least 15 minutes before trying to remove them Figure 32 3 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 ai...

Page 33: ...ement and replace baffle com ponents if damaged or missing H Correct Baffle Blanket Placement Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Board are NOT in contact with the back of the firebox Ceramic Blanket is NOT in contact with the back of the firebox and NOT even with the Baf fle Board in the front Ceramic Blanket is bunched up at the back of the firebox and NOT even with the Baffle Board in the front Ceramic ...

Page 34: ...te air spaces between fuel pieces Insufficient combustion air and exposed surface area Arrange kindling and wood for air movement Is the chimney pre warmed Exposed cold chimney downdrafting Use lighted rolled newspaper at flue opening to start upward air move ment Is there smoke in the house Obstruction in chimney Downdraft from chimney tem perature or from negative house pressure Have chimney che...

Page 35: ...ch wood is used for fire Insufficient fuel Make larger fires How well seasoned is the wood Condition of fuel Burn seasoned wood split covered on top minimum 6 months preferably a year Is blower operating properly Snap disc not working Is blower plugged in Setting to high on blower cooling firebox Replace snap disc Plug in blower Turn blower to lower setting How are air controls set Operational pro...

Page 36: ...eference Materials A Exploded Views Beginning Manufactured Date November 1 2004 Figure 36 1 Front Door Glass Assembly Figure 36 3 Wood Insert Figure 36 2 Side Window 7 5 6 4 1 10 9 8 3 2 Groove for glass placement 13 11 12 29 14 15 16 18 19 20 28 26 22 21 17 30 27 ...

Page 37: ...ndles 438 5570 16 Door Assembly Gold Trim DR 27GD 16 Door Assembly Nickel Trim DR 27NL 16 Door Assembly Black DR 27BK Door Handle Assembly 832 0540 5 Door Handle Formed 430 1131 7 Door Trim Ring Only Gold 430 2702 7 Door Trim Ring Only Nickel 430 5350 30 Flue Tabs 438 0010 Gasket Rope for Door 3 4 inch 832 1680 Gasket Tape for Glass 3 4 inch 832 0460 Gasket Tape 3 4 inch x 500 ft 842 3520 10 Glass...

Page 38: ...ies 19 Manifold Tube 1 7000 198 20 Manifold Tube 2 3 4 7006 176 17 Manifold Bushings for Tubes 3 and 4 438 0370 29 Outside Air Cover Plate 430 2480 Rivnut Repair Kit RIVNUT REPAIR Snap Disc 230 0960 Speed Control Knob 200 2041 Speed Control Rheostat 842 0370 21 Spring Handles 2 Air Control 1 4 Gold 832 0630 21 Spring Handle 1 Air Control 1 4 Nickel 250 8340 6 Spring Handle Door 1 2 Gold 832 0620 6...

Page 39: ...Page 39 5100 I ACT WOOD INSERT R 438 0380D September 1 2008 Date of Service Performed By Description of Service C Service And Maintenance Log ...

Page 40: ...5100 I ACT WOOD INSERT Page 40 September 1 2008 R 438 0380D Date of Service Performed By Description of Service C Service And Maintenance Log Cont d ...

Page 41: ...Page 41 5100 I ACT WOOD INSERT R 438 0380D September 1 2008 D Homeowner s Notes ...

Page 42: ...nditions Exclusions and limitations 9 01 08 CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This warranty applies to the original owner and is transferable up to two years from date of purchase to the new homeowner provided the purchase was made through an authorized dealer or distributor of HHT and the appliance remains in its original place of installation The maximum amount recoverable under this...

Page 43: ...fired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine fluorine or other damaging chemicals the appliance is subject to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation or there is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of but not limited to improper chimney or venting installation HHT s liability under this warranty is limited to the rep...

Page 44: ...ER TELEPHONE __________________ Your Records for Model SERIAL NUMBER __________________ DATE PURCHASED __________________ DATE INSTALLED __________________ 5100 I Wood Insert ACT This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents United States 4593510 4686807 4766876 4793322 4811534 5000162 5016609 5076254 5113843 5191877 5218953 5263471 5328356 5341794 5347983 5429495 5452708 554...

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