5700 ACT Wood Stove
Page 4
September 1, 2008
R
250-7090e
LISTINGS & SAFETY CAUTIONS
These installation instructions describe the installation and opera-
tion of the
QUADRA-FIRE 5700
woodstove. This stove meets the
U.S. environmental Protection Agency’s 1990 particulate emission
standards. The 5700 is listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. to
UL Safety Standard 1482, and ULC S627-93, and (UM) 84-HUD.
The 5700 is approved for mobile home installations when not
installed in a sleeping 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 stove must be
properly grounded to the frame of the mobile home and use only
listed double-wall connector pipe. Outside Air Kit, Part 831-1780,
must be installed in a mobile home installation.
Check with your local building code agency before you begin your
installation to ensure compliance with local codes, including the
need for permits and follow-up inspections. be sure local build-
ing codes do not supersede UL specifications and always obtain
a building permit so that insurance protection benefits cannot be
unexpectedly cancelled. If any assistance is required during instal-
lation, please contact your local dealer.
Inspect and clean vent system frequently in accordance with the
instructions contained in this manual. Do not connect this unit to
a chimney serving another appliance.
When using optional blower, Part 831-1701, route power cord away
from unit. Do not route cord under or in front of appliance.
Do not elevate fire. build wood fire directly on firebrick.
Do not overfire - if heater or chimney connector glows, you are
overfiring. Stove thermometer recommended.
Operate only with the door closed. Open only to add fuel to the
fire. Operating with the door open can cause hot embers or sparks
to fall out and a fire may result.
INSTALLATION MATERIALS NEEDED FOR SAFETY
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR
(also known as flue pipe or stove pipe):
The chimney connector joins the stove to the chimney (
see page
9
). It must be 6” (152mm) minimum diameter 24 MSg black or
blued steel, or an approved air-insulated double wall venting
pipe.
THIMBLE
: A manufactured or site-constructed device installed in
combustible walls through which the chimney connector passes to
the chimney
(see pages 12-13)
. It is intended to keep the walls
from igniting.
CHIMNEY SYSTEMS
:
A. APPrOVeD MASONrY
(see specifications on page 10)
with at least 5/8” (16mm) fire clay lining joined with refractory
cement or other listed system suitable for use with wood
stoves.
b. PreFAbrICATeD 6" (152mm) listed high temperature (UL
103 HT or ULC S629M) chimney. Components required by
manufacturers for installation such as the chimney support
base, firestop (as appropriate), attic insulation shield, insulated
tee, etc., are necessary to assure a safe chimney installation.
Use only components manufactured for the chimney. Chimney
installation should meet NFPA 211 standards.
FIRE SAFETY
: To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should
be given serious consideration:
1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home
to ensure your safety. They should be located away from the
heating appliance and close to the sleeping areas. Follow
the smoke detector manufacturer’s placement and installation
instructions, and be sure to maintain regularly.
2. A conveniently 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. Immediately evacuate the home.
b. Notify fire department
VENTING SYSTEM
The venting system consists of a chimney connector and a chimney.
These get extremely hot during use. Temperatures inside the
chimney may exceed 2000
°
F (1100
°
C) in the event of a creosote
fire. To protect against the possibility of a house fire, the chimney
connector and chimney must be properly installed and maintained. An
approved thimble must be used when a connection is made through a
combustible wall to a chimney. A chimney support package must be
used when a connection is made through the ceiling to a prefabricated
chimney. These accessories are absolutely necessary to provide safe
clearances to combustible wall and ceiling material. Follow venting
manufacturer’s clearances when installing venting system.
This stove may be connected to a lined masonry chimney or a Listed
high temperature prefabricated approved metal chimney. Do not
connect it to a chimney serving another appliance. To do so will affect
the safe operation of both appliances.
WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS WOODSTOVE
WITHOUT READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE OPERAT-
ING INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY. FAILURE TO OPERATE
THIS APPLIANCE PROPERLY MAY CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE.
WARNING! NEVER DRAW OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR FROM A
WALL, FLOOR OR CEILING CAVITY OR FROM ANY ENCLOSED
SPACE SUCH AS AN ATTIC OR GARAGE.
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHILE IN OPERATION
AND MAY REMAIN SO UP TO 40 MINUTES AFTER THERE IS
NO FUEL IN THE FIREBOX. IF THIS APPLIANCE IS IN A HIGH
TRAFFIC AREA OR CHILDREN MAY BE NEAR IT IS RECOM-
MENDED THAT YOU PURCHASE A DECORATIVE BARRIOR TO
GO IN FRONT OF THE APPLIANCE. ALWAYS kEEP CHILDREN
AWAY WHILE IT IS OPERATING AND DO NOT LET ANYONE
OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE UNLESS THEY ARE FAMILIAR
WITH THESE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.
