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This  appliance  may  be  installed  in  an  aftermarket, 

permanently  located, Manufactured  (Mobile)  Home, 

where not prohibited by Local Codes.
This  appliance  is  only  for  use  with  the  type  of  fuel 

indicated  on  the  Rating  Plate.   This  appliance  is  not 

convertible  for  use  with  other  gases, unless  a  certi-

fied Conversion Kit is used.

WARNING!

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service 

or  maintenance  can  cause  injury  or  property  dam-

age.   Refer  to  this  manual.   For  assistance  or  addi-

tional  information, consult  a  qualified  installer, ser-

vice agency or the gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

The  appliance  area  must  be  kept  clear  and  free  from  com-

bustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and 

liquids.

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids 

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•    Do not try to light any appliance.
•    Do not touch any electrical switch.
•    Do not use any phone in your building.
•    Immediately  call  your  gas  supplier  from  a  neighbor’s  phone.  

Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

•    If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, 

service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING!

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, 

a fire or explosion may result causing property dam-

age, personal injury or loss of life.

This  manual  must  be  used  for  installation  of  the  DV400S  Direct Vent  Heater  and  retained  by  the  homeowner  for  operating  and 

maintenance instructions. This heater may be installed with a vertical or horizontal direct vent terminator system.

DV400S 

 DIRECT VENT ROOM HEATER

OWNER’S MANUAL 

AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Tested and 

Listed by

Beaverton

Oregon USA

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

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1445 North HIghway

Colville, WA 99114

A Division of Hearth Technologies Inc.

[email protected]     

#30211C    March 4,  2002

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Summary of Contents for DV400S

Page 1: ... Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch Do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING If the information i...

Page 2: ...pliance Ask your Quadra Fire Dealer for information on these options From design to fabrication to shipping our guarantee of quality is more than a word it s Quadra Fire tradition and we proudly back this tradition with a Lifetime Warranty Prior to installation we ask you to take a few moments to read this manual It has been our experience that your overall enjoyment of your new appliance will be ...

Page 3: ...ion 17 18 Gas Line Installation 19 Gas Pressure 19 Field Fuel Conversion 19 High Altitude Conversion 20 Optional Accessories 21 22 Firebox Entry 23 24 Lighting Instructions 25 26 Maintenance Instructions 27 Trouble Shooting 28 29 Replacement Parts 29 Lifetime Warranty 30 MODELNAME DV400S Serial Number Date Purchased Dealership Where Purchased Dealer Phone Additional Information After completing yo...

Page 4: ...ANEL S REMOVED CRACKED OR BROKEN REPLACEMENT OF THE PANEL S SHOULD BE DONE BY A LICENSED OR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON 8 INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LINT FROM CARPETING BEDDING MATERIAL ETC IT IS IMPERATIVE T...

Page 5: ...re converti a d autres gaz sauf si une trousse de conversion certifiee est utilisee This appliance must be properly connected to a venting system in accordance with the manufacturer s installation instructions If venting is disconnected for any reason the vent air intake system must be properly resealed and reinstalled Cet appareil doit ê correctement raccordé á un système d évacuation conformémen...

Page 6: ... the following 1 Appliance 2 Venting System 3 Termination Optional Components include 1 Blower Kit 2 Decorative Glass Accent 3 Warming Shelf 4 Remote Control NOTE Operation of a Direct Vent Heater may be sporadic in high wind situations DV400S With Optional BK95 DV400S Front View VENT SECTION VENT SECTION VENT SECTION 90û ELBOW ROUND SUPPORT BOX WALL THIMBLE HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CAP VERTICAL TER...

Page 7: ... Pipe Adj Glv 911B 11 14 5 8 Pipe Adj Blk 912 12 17 Pipe Adj Glv 912B 12 17 Pipe Adj Blk 990 90 Elbow Galv 990B 90 Elbow Black Misc 953 Storm Collar 963 Ceiling Firestop 988 Wall Strap 9546 Attic Insulation Shield 942 Wall Thimble Cathedral Ceiling Collar SDV KITS 970A Standard Termination Kit includes 1 each of 990B 940 985 See Note 1 below 971HW Standard Termination Kit includes 1 each of 990B 9...

Page 8: ...ning the Appliance This appliance may be placed on a combustible or non combus tible continuous flat surface When the appliance is installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance Slide the Heater into position and level the Heater from side to si...

Page 9: ...Page 9 30211C R TERMINATION Four types of Termination are possible for this Heater Horizontal Vertical Existing Masonry or Existing Class A Class A Metal Chimney Vertical Flat Ceiling Horizontal Termination Cathedral Ceiling COMMON INSTALLATIONS ...

Page 10: ...elbow is already calculated into the allowable 15 run Each additional elbow reduces the maximum horizontal distance by 3 feet Example When using three elbows the maximum horizontal distance has been reduced to 9 3 1 2 elbows x 3 6 15 max 6 of elbows 9 of horizontal run Even with only these three elbows the equivalent of 6 additional horizontal feet you now need a minimum of 4 of vertical rise See ...

Page 11: ...nd the requirements of the gas supplier H Not to be installed above a meter regulator gas or electrical assembly within 3 90cm horizontally from the centerline of the meter regulator I 3 91cm USA 6 183cm Canada minimum Clearance to service regulator vent outlet J 12 30cm minimum Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance K 3 91cm USA ...

Page 12: ...terial If the wall being penetrated is constructed of non combustible material i e masonry block or con crete a 7 inch diameter hole is acceptable It is recommended that for masonry walls the vent be wrapped with fiberglass insulation to prevent contact with the masonry as the contact promotes premature deterioration of the vent Figure 5 Twist lock procedure 1 Preparing the Wall for Horizontal Ter...

Page 13: ...m of 1 1 2 into vent cap 3 Termination Cap Position the horizontal vent termination so that 1 1 2 clearance is maintained on top of the vent sections and 1 1 2 on sides Before attaching the Vent Termination to the exterior wall run a bead of non hardening mastic around the outside edges to make a seal between the Cap and the wall Attach Cap to exterior wall with four 4 wood screws making sure that...

Page 14: ...mark the location where the vent will penetrate the roof Drill a small hole at this point Next drop a plumb bob from the roof to the hole previously drilled in the ceiling and mark the spot where the vent will penetrate the roof Determine if ceiling joists roof rafters or other fram ing will obstruct the venting system You may wish to relocate or offset the appliance to avoid cutting load bearing ...

Page 15: ...de of the nail and mark the opening required This is measured on the horizontal actual length may be larger depending on the pitch of the roof Cut out and frame the opening See chapter 25 of the Uniform Building Code for Roof Framing details A one inch minimum air space clearance must be maintained between the vent system and the roof Assemble lengths of pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the...

Page 16: ...L 1777 LISTED GAS VENT INNER FLEX LINER 24 MINIMUM VERTICAL HEIGHT DURA VENT GS VENTING 6 INTAKE AIR EXHAUST SEAL WITH SILICONE SEAL WITH SILICONE WARNING WHEN VENT SECTIONS EXCEEDING 3 FEET IN LENGTH ARE INSTALLED BETWEEN AN OFFSET RETURN STRUCTURAL SUPPORT MUST BE PROVIDEDTO REDUCE OFF CENTER LOADING AND PREVENT VENT SECTIONS FROM SEPARATING AT THE VENT JOINTS Figure 10 Vent Chimney Height H MIN...

Page 17: ...Class A Metal Chimney Termination In many cases where a Quadra fire DV400S is replacing a woodstove much of the existing Class A Metal Chimney can be incorporated into the direct vent system The existing chimney must comply with NFPA 211 codes and any local code require ments The chimney should be cleaned and exam ined to verify it is unobstructed and in good structural condition Any structural we...

Page 18: ...d section with three 3 sheet metal screws A minimum 3 inch overlap is required Remove and discard the existing chimney termination cap Determine the length of the 4 UL 1777 listed gas vent flex liner required to meet the vent sections at the top of the Heater Follow the liner manufacturer s instructions for installing the liner in the chimney Attach a flex ible liner puller to the liner and secure...

Page 19: ... and outlet pressure FUEL CONVERSION For conversion of the DV400S unit use Kit 844 8240 to convert from Natural Gas to LP or the Kit 844 8230 to convert from LP to Natural Gas A Gas and Power Supply 1 Shut off the gas supply to the unit 2 Unplug the blower cord from the power supply if installed 3 Carefully remove the logs and burner from the firebox See Figure A for burner removal B Burner Orific...

Page 20: ...ng System at test levels equal or less than 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa E Valve Adjustable Regulator 1 Gain access to the Valve Regulator Head by lifting up on the Valve Cover and removing the Tabs from the Slots on the Back Shield 2 Follow Steps 1 3 in the Instructions included with the Regulator Save the Label included in the Kit for later attachment to the unit 3 Replace the Valve Cover after the Valve has...

Page 21: ...tom of the Blower Housing into the opening and rock the top of the Blower forward Fasten the blower in place with the screws included in the Fastener Pack See Figure 4 on this page 4 Attach the On Off Switch Box for blower to the Backshield with the screws provided See Figure 3 this page 5 Plug the Connector on the wiring assembly into the Receptacle on the top of the Blower Housing See Figure 4 t...

Page 22: ...connect the ON OFF Switch from the Valve and wire the millivolt Thermostat as indicated 20613 1 14212 1 25385 1 25579 1 25580 1 28749 1 18164 1 23998 1 3 2 1 FAN CONTROL F F F BLK BLK RED BLK F M WHT C Remote Control A remote control thermostat may be installed on this stove Contact your dealer for the correct model D Warming Shelves Brackets Please see the Installation Instructions included with ...

Page 23: ... holes in the burner tube as this may restrict air and or gas flow creating a less than satisfac tory performance Too much restriction can cause improp er combustion and sooting especially with an appliance using propane gas Mineral wool may be bridged over the chunks for greater enhancement B Removing the Glass 3 Remove the glass frame assembly by pulling the latch releas es forward and upward Se...

Page 24: ...latch releases forward and hook over the glass frame H Optional Door Trim Kit Installation The decorative trim can be installed at this time 1 Lay the front face on a flat surface being careful not to damage it 2 Remove the lower shield by removing the 3 screws 3 Lay the door trim onto the front face and put the shield back in position and attach with the screws provided and those removed earlier ...

Page 25: ...e pilot The pilot is inside the combustion chamber next to the main burner 5 If the gas control knob is at the OFF position go to step 7 If the gas control knob is at the ON position go to step 6 6 If the pilot light went out during normal use with the gas control knob at the ON position turn the gas control knob to the OFF position REMOVE THE FIXED GLASS PANEL Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out any...

Page 26: ...to fine tune the flame as necessary for differences in altitude and vent configuration The shutter is shipped in the open position It can be adjusted by removing the front face and turning the adjustment screw See Figure 25 Turning the screw in will close the shutter turning the screw out will open the shutter The shutter can be adjusted while the unit is in operation However the unit should be sh...

Page 27: ...R use abrasive materials NEVER clean glass when hot To clean the glass use a non abrasive mild cleaning solution For example a glass cleaner for stubborn film or an oven cleaner Apply an adequate amount to the glass and wipe off with a damp cloth Be sure all cleaner is thoroughly rinsed from the glass Never operate this heater without the glass properly secured in place or if the glass is broken I...

Page 28: ... remote control receiver turned OFF See instruction manual for the remote con trol 6 Are the remote control batteries dead See instruction manual for the remote control Thermostat Does Not Work 1 Has the pilot light gone out See Lighting Instructions Pg 25 2 Is the gas control valve turned to PILOT or OFF See Lighting Instructions 3 Is the thermostat set too low 4 Is the ON OFF switch turned to OF...

Page 29: ...n with a pilot flame ensures that no gas builds up inside the firebox The thermocouple next to the pilot senses when the pilot flame is lit If the pilot flames goes out this thermocouple no longer generates electricity causing the gas valve to automatically shut off all gas to the heater preventing the pilot from spilling gas into the firebox Thin Layer of Soot Covers the Glass 1 Are the logs or e...

Page 30: ... 0240 Valve Assembly Natural Gas 842 0230 Valve Assembly Propane 844 8550 Regulator only NG 844 8560 Regulator only LP 844 3740 Burner Orifice Natural Gas 844 1940 Burner Orifice Propane ON OFF VALVE 844 1330 BULKHEAD 17237 BURNER ORIFICE NAT 106 844 3740 L P 067 844 1940 3 8 BRASS COMPRESSION RING 71952 PILOT ASSEMBLY NAT 842 4650 includes Pilot Orifice for LP PILOT ORIFICE NAT 842 4440 PILOT ORI...

Page 31: ...ntinues the model Adjustments regular maintenance cleaning and temporary repairs do not qualify for a service call fee and will not be covered The replacement of consumer replaceable items and installation of upgraded component parts do not quality for a service call fee and will not be covered This limited Lifetime Warranty does not extend to or include surface finish on the appliance logs for oi...

Page 32: ...Attention INSTALLER Please return these Operating Installation Instructions to the Consumer ...

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