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Quadra-Fire • EXCURSION-I, EXCURSION-II, EXCURSION-III Installation Manual • 2538-980 Rev. E • 5/19

Installation Manual

Installation and Appliance Setup

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.

OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.

NOTICE: DO NOT

discard this manual!

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must be

performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

See Table of Contents for location of additional Commonwealth

of Massachusetts requirements.

This appliance may be installed as an OEM

installation in manufactured home (USA

only) or mobile home and must be installed

in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions and the

Manufactured Home

Construction and Safety Standard,

Title 24

CFR, Part 3280

in the United States, or the

Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes,

CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series,

in Canada.

This appliance is only for use with the type(s)

of gas indicated on the rating plate. This

appliance is not convertible for use with other

gases, unless a certified kit is used.

•

DO NOT

store or use gasoline or other flam

mable 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.

NOT

use any phone in your building.

- Leave the building immediately.

- Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup

plier’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:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly

could result in serious injury, death, or

property damage.

DANGER

HOT GLASS

WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH

GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER

ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of

burns from the hot viewing glass is provided

with this appliance and shall be installed for

the protection of children and other at-risk

individuals.

Models: EXCURSION-I

EXCURSION-II

EXCURSION-III

Summary of Contents for EXCURSION-I

Page 1: ...the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flam mable 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 Leave the building immediately Immediately ...

Page 2: ...ning 13 C Wall Extension 15 D Mantel Wall Projections Hearth Extensions 17 E Hearth Extension 18 4 Installation Preparation A Cleaning 19 B Flue Damper 19 C Gas Line 19 D Fireplace Conversion Notice 19 E Electrical Outlet Box 19 5 Installing Vent Pipe and Appliance A Vent Limits 20 B Using Vertical Restrictor 21 C Venting Components 22 D Connecting to SLP 23 E Connecting Vent Pipe 24 F Placing Sec...

Page 3: ...ance for fuel type ___________________________ Was a conversion performed ___________________________ Leak check performed and inlet pressure verified ___________________________ Verified proper air shutter setting for installation type ___________________________ Finishing Section 8 Combustible materials not installed in non combustible areas ___________________________ Verified all clearances me...

Page 4: ...ource is required NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE This appliance is tested and approved as either supplemen tal room heat or as a decorative appliance It should not be factored as primary heat in residential heating calculations NOTICE This installation must conform with local codes In the absence of local codes you must comply with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest editi...

Page 5: ...n combustible materials Ensure chimney is clean and in good working order Ensure that all chimney cleanouts fit properly to prevent air leakage into chimney Ensure combustible mantel and surround clearances comply with insert requirements Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney is properly secured Determine minimum fireplace size See Section 3 A and 3 B Determine gas supply piping r...

Page 6: ...e tool can be stored in appliance manual bag Multi purpose tool can be stored behind the surround Multi purpose tool can be stored behind the appliance front Multi Purpose Tool Shipping Location Multi Purpose Tool Storage Options NOTE This is not an option for all Inside Fit INFIT fronts Remove multi purpose tool by cutting and discarding zip tie See Figure 2 3 for multi purpose tool storage See F...

Page 7: ... water Call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and or gas control which has been under water C Tools and Supplies Needed Before beginning the installation be sure that the following tools and building supplies are available Tape measure Pliers Hammer Phillips screwdriver Voltmeter Electric drill and bits 1 4 in Gloves Safety glasse...

Page 8: ... 5 8 626 B 26 1 8 664 31 1 8 791 36 1 8 918 C 22 1 2 572 27 1 2 699 32 1 2 826 D 12 7 16 316 15 15 16 405 19 3 8 492 E 17 1 16 433 20 3 4 527 24 610 F 16 5 8 422 20 1 8 511 23 5 8 600 G 14 1 2 368 14 1 2 369 14 1 2 368 H 7 5 16 186 9 13 16 249 12 5 16 313 I 15 381 18 15 16 481 21 7 16 545 F K J GAS LINE ACCESS C D E R I A H B G O N P Q ELECTRICAL ACCESS L M MODEL DIMENSIONS Location 25 in 30 in 35...

Page 9: ...E ARCH A B C D E F G EXCURSION I FA EXC25 in 27 14 3 4 3 1 4 31 20 19 1 2 1 2 mm 686 375 83 787 508 495 13 EXCURSION II FA EXC30 in 32 15 3 16 3 1 4 36 23 1 2 23 1 2 mm 813 386 83 914 597 584 13 EXCURSION III FA EXC35 in 37 19 3 16 3 1 4 41 27 26 1 2 1 2 mm 940 487 83 1041 686 673 13 F D A B C G E NOTICE 1 2 inch gap must be maintained or components will overheat ...

Page 10: ...A B C D E F G EXCURSION I TA EXC25 in 27 5 16 12 1 16 3 1 4 31 20 19 1 2 1 2 mm 694 306 83 787 508 495 13 EXCURSION II TA EXC30 in 32 5 16 15 9 16 3 1 4 36 23 1 2 23 1 2 mm 821 395 83 914 597 584 13 EXCURSION III TA EXC35 in 33 9 16 18 13 16 3 1 4 41 27 26 1 2 1 2 mm 852 478 83 1041 686 673 13 F D A B C G E NOTICE 1 2 inch gap must be maintained or components will overheat ...

Page 11: ...FULL VIEW A B C D E F G EXCURSION I MFV EXC25 in 26 1 4 14 1 2 3 31 1 4 20 19 1 2 1 2 mm 667 368 76 794 508 495 13 EXCURSION II MFV EXC30 in 31 1 4 18 3 36 1 4 23 1 2 23 1 2 mm 794 457 76 921 597 584 13 EXCURSION III MFV EXC35 in 36 1 4 21 1 2 3 41 1 4 27 26 1 2 1 2 mm 921 546 76 1048 686 673 13 F D A B C G E NOTICE 1 2 inch gap must be maintained or components will overheat ...

Page 12: ...C D E F G EXCURSION I INFIT 25 in 22 5 8 12 9 16 1 7 8 25 5 8 17 16 1 2 1 2 mm 575 319 48 651 432 420 13 EXCURSION II INFIT 30 in 27 5 8 16 1 16 1 7 8 30 5 8 20 1 2 20 1 2 mm 702 408 48 778 521 508 13 EXCURSION III INFIT 35 in 32 5 8 19 9 16 1 7 8 35 5 8 24 23 1 2 1 2 mm 829 497 48 905 610 597 13 F D A B C G E NOTICE 1 2 inch gap must be maintained or components will overheat ...

Page 13: ...1 4 IN REQUIRED COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR UNDERNEATH APPLIANCE The appliance may not be placed directly on the base of the outer wrap a 1 4 inch airspace MUST be provided between the insert and the floor of the outer wrap Use the leveling legs to raise the insert a minimum of 1 4 inch The original fireplace may never be returned to solid fuel in this condition The sidewalls and top structure of the firebo...

Page 14: ... D Opening Height Rear 15 1 4 387 19 3 16 487 21 11 16 551 E Unit Opening Depth 15 381 15 381 15 381 F Venting Depth Front 7 5 8 194 7 5 8 194 7 5 8 194 Note Dimensions assume 1 4 inch clearance on all sides Note If exhaust collar on insert and fireplace damper do not line up add 4 inches 102 mm to minimum fireplace height for bends in vent pipe Custom Surrounds Custom surrounds are available See ...

Page 15: ...Observe all clearances when applying combustible materials Maximum depth of wall extension is 12 inches This may be limited by the flex pipe s ability to connect to the starting collar Covering combustible materials with non combustible materials does not qualify material as non combustible WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT apply combustible materials beyond the minimum clearances Comply with all minimu...

Page 16: ...rack does emerge adjacent to the fireplace it can be perma nently repaired by filling it with a paintable latex caulk followed by repainting Some movement of the screws used to secure the non combustible board to the appliance surround framing is expected If a blemish begins to show over a screw head sand the surface to remove the blemish and repaint Wall Extension Wall extension must be sealed to...

Page 17: ...S SURROUND OPENING 18 in 1 4 in Gap 12 in A 6 in 12 in C L SEE TABLE 1 or 2 Figure 3 14 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions Non Combustible Mantels or Wall Projections Non Combustible 1 4 in gap SURROUND OPENING 6 in 12 in 12 in B SEE TABLE 1 or 2 Note Measurement is taken from top of the surround opening Unit Size Surround Model A B 25 in MI25 3523 17 15 16 in 6 1 16 in MI25 3726 1...

Page 18: ...ap from the bottom of the appliance to the metal floor of the solid fuel firebox is REQUIRED See side view in Figure 3 18 Combustible flooring underneath the appliance is acceptable with a 1 4 inch gap See Figure 3 18 Figure 3 18 Solid Fuel Floor Clearance SIDE VIEW MINIMUM 1 4 IN REQUIRED COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR UNDERNEATH APPLIANCE Appliance Size Depth X Width Y 25 in 16 in 25 3 4 in 30 in 16 in 30 3 ...

Page 19: ... insert for future servicing needs D Fireplace Conversion Notice The fireplace conversion notice is included in the appliance manual bag Permanently attach the label with the follow ing warning to the inside lower back of the fireplace firebox into which the insert is being installed Silicone or mechani cal fasteners may be required to properly secure the label WARNING Risk of Fire This fireplace ...

Page 20: ...h 10 ft Maximum Vertical Run Length 50 ft CAUTION ALL vent specifications MUST be followed This product is tested and listed to these specifications Appliance performance will suffer if specifications are not followed 5 Installing Vent Pipe and Appliance EXHAUST AIR VENT PIPE EXHAUST STARTING COLLAR COLLAR SLIDE PLATE ASSEMBLY EXHAUST STARTING COLLAR INLET AIR STARTING COLLAR COLLAR SLIDE PLATE AS...

Page 21: ...n both restrictor openings 1 2 FRONT VIEW SHOWS RESTRICTORS IN THE OPEN POSITION AND BENT AT 90º RESTRICTOR DOORS Figure 5 3 Firebox Baffle To open restrictors push the restrictor doors upward The restrictor doors should be bent at a 90 See Figure 5 3 Figure 5 2 Min Max Venting Requirement When 20 25 feet of vertical venting is used vertical restrictors will need to be adjusted See Figure 5 2 and ...

Page 22: ...llation INLET AIR VENT PIPE WARNING DO NOT BLOCK THIS PIPE END INLET AIR VENT PIPE EXHAUST AIR VENT PIPE OPTIONAL LINK ZC ADPB FOR USE WITH CLASS A WOODBURNING PIPE LINK DV4 30B LINKSQ DV4 30 Installation Masonry Factory Built Wood Burning Remove 18 inch x 18 inch flashing on cap by removing 3 screws Connect both the LINK ZC ADPB to Class A Pipe and the termination cap to the LINK ZC ADPB with sel...

Page 23: ...is appliance is listed for use with LINK DV systems and components only It is permissible to extend venting above existing chimney within specified maximum ver tical limits using SLP series 6 5 8 inch gas direct vent pipe Connection is made using DV 46DVA GK LINK DV30B LINKSQ DV30 This installation may perform better and allow less cold air in filtration in negative pressure settings LINK DV430B L...

Page 24: ...he exhaust flexible vent pipe to the exhaust starting collar on top of the appliance with three screws See Figure 5 1 For best results in cold climate be sure 3 in flex is flush and tight to the collar slide plate assembly Seal with stove cement or aluminum foil tape Do not use silicone Use 3 screws to attach the section of inlet air vent to the inlet air starting collar on the collar slide plate ...

Page 25: ...either the termination cap inlet air collar OR terminate within chimney DO NOT allow vent to sag below connection point to appliance Install insert without surround attached into existing fireplace while pulling collar slide plate assemby forward Install gas line into hole provided on side See Figure 5 7 Secure collar slide plate assemby to appliance by securing with 8 screw See Figure 5 1 Level t...

Page 26: ...ERHANG VERTICAL WALL GAS DIRECT VENT TERMINATION CAP 12 X ROOF PITCH IS X 12 LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING 2 FT MIN 20 INCHES MIN H MIN MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING H minimum may vary depending on regional snowfall Refer to local codes CAUTION Risk of Cuts Abrasions Flying Debris Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during instal lation Sheet metal edges are sharp For insta...

Page 27: ...es the spark ignition of the fireplace may cause intermittent non damaging interference during the lighting sequence with a TV plugged into the same circuit It is recommended that the fireplace and TV use different circuits to mitigate the interference potential If interference is occurring on the same circuit the use of surge protectors may help alleviate the interference 6 Electrical Information...

Page 28: ...g will override IPI safety lockout Refer to Figure 6 2 IntelliFireTM Touch IPI Wiring Diagram This appliance is equipped with an IntelliFire control valve which operates on a 6 volt system Ensure the 6 volt transformer is plugged into the supplied cord assembly to supply power to the unit OR install 4 AA cell batteries not included into the battery pack before use Reset switch must be installed an...

Page 29: ...2 shows a wiring dia gram Reinstall the rear cover plate back on the unit Reattach flexible liner and replace collar slide plate screw See Figure 5 1 Figure 6 3 Cover Plate Removed Option 1 INSTALL FAN OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Figure 6 4 Through Valve Plate Opening Option 2 INSTALL FAN Option 2 Remove appliance front glass logs base pan assem bly burner assembly and valve plate assembly See Figure 6 4 Se...

Page 30: ... INSTALL HALOGENS OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Figure 6 6 Through Valve Plate Opening Option 2 INSTALL HALOGENS D Installation Service for Halogens On units already installed removal of decorative front and gas insert may be required Option 1 Detach flexible liner from top of unit if insert is installed by removing the collar slide plate screw See Figure 5 1 Remove the five screws on the rear cover plate See...

Page 31: ... Tray Glass clip assemblies can be removed for additional component accessibility Use multi purpose tool to assist with gas shutoff See Figure 7 1 The gas ball valve is in the OFF position from manufacturer WARNING Glass seal plate must be properly installed Risk of elevated component temps and carbon monoxide exposure NOTE Bottom right glass clip on 25 inch models must be removed to gain access t...

Page 32: ...performance requires proper input pressures Gas line sizing requirements will be determined in ANSI Z223 1 National Fuel Gas Code in the USA and CAN CGA B149 in Canada Pressure requirements are C Gas Connection Refer to Reference Section 3 for location of gas line access in appliance The gap between supply piping and gas access hole may be caulked with caulk with a minimum of 300 ºF continuous exp...

Page 33: ...lity to determine proper orifice size E Air Shutter Setting Air shutter settings should be adjusted by a qualified ser vice technician at the time of installation The air shutter is set at the factory for minimum vertical vent run Adjust ing air shutter may be desired for longer vent runs See Figure 7 5 NOTICE If sooting occurs provide more air by opening the air shutter Figure 7 5 Air Shutter Air...

Page 34: ...TERIOR WALL TOP VIEW MANTEL LEG OR WALL PROJECTIONS SURROUND OPENING 18 in 1 4 in Gap 12 in A 6 in 12 in C L SEE TABLE 1 or 2 Figure 8 2 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions Non Combustible 1 4 in gap SURROUND OPENING 6 in 12 in 12 in B SEE TABLE 1 or 2 Note Measurement is taken from top of the surround opening Unit Size Surround Model A B 25 in MI25 3523 17 15 16 in 6 1 16 in MI25 3...

Page 35: ...e bottom of the appliance to the metal floor of the solid fuel firebox is REQUIRED See side view in Figure 8 6 Combustible flooring underneath the appliance is acceptable with a 1 4 inch gap See Figure 8 6 Figure 8 6 Solid Fuel Floor Clearance SIDE VIEW MINIMUM 1 4 IN REQUIRED COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR UNDERNEATH APPLIANCE Appliance Size Depth X Width Y 25 in 16 in 25 3 4 in 30 in 16 in 30 3 4 in 35 in 16...

Page 36: ...r places Four of the fastening mechanisms are spring loaded glass latches An example of the glass latch is shown in Figure 9 2 To release glass assembly use the supplied multi purpose tool to pull the two bottom spring loaded latches forward and allow them to retract away from the glass assembly Tilt the bottom of the glass assembly outward until the top latches disengage Replacing Fixed Glass Ass...

Page 37: ...n place for shipping C Clean the Appliance Clean vacuum any sawdust that may have accumulated inside the firebox or underneath in the control cavity D Accessories Install approved accessories per instructions included with accessories Contact your dealer for a list of ap proved accessories WARNING Risk of Fire and Electric Shock Use ONLY Hearth Home Technologies approved optional acces sories with...

Page 38: ...actory may chip or crack if dropped or impacted KIT COMPONENTS Refractory shown in Figure 1 1 Left Refractory 1 Right Refractory 1 Back Refractory 1 Base Refractory Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation Figure 2 Empty Firebox Figure 1 Refractory Kit Components INSTALLATION 1 Install base refractory See Figure 3 Figure 3 Base Refractory Installed Service Parts If replacemen...

Page 39: ...5 Left Refractory Installed Figure 6 Left Refractory Handbend Tab Figure 7 Right Refractory Handbend Tab Figure 8 Refractory Kit Installed 3 Install left and right refractory bend down tabs to hold in place See Figures 5 6 7 2 Install back refractory See Figure 4 Be sure to hold back refractory in upright position until side panels get installed ...

Page 40: ...ave the remaining ember materials for use during appliance servicing The embers provided should be enough for 3 to 5 applications Figure 9 4 Placement of Embers F Ember Rocks Placement Ember rocks shipped in the appliance manual bag If desired ember rocks can be used to reduce the intensity of the accent lighting The heavier the ember rocks is applied the more the intensity of the accent lighting ...

Page 41: ...with Front Hearth Installed LOG 1 Set log 1 against left refractory and slide back until the burnout end touches the back refractory Rotate log so the burnout end touches pin A and bark end touches left refractory See Figure 4 CAUTION Risk of Cuts or Abrasions Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation MODEL EXCURSIO...

Page 42: ... 9 Log 6 Installed Figure 7 Log 4 Installed 2 LOG 4 Place the left tip of Log 4 against pin B and lay flat on the burner Rotate the log forward until it contacts both pin C and pin E Log will contact all 3 pins See Figure 7 5 3 F 4 6 4 1 7 4 C B E 3 D LOG 7 Notch on burnout end of Log 7 rests on grate tine bark end rests on notch of Log 1 Slide burnout end of log back until it touches Log 4 See Fi...

Page 43: ...burnout will line up with the grate bar Ensure that the cutout section of the log is pushed up against the side of the pilot hood See Figures 14 15 and 16 CUTOUT A B Figure 11 Log Identification Excursion II 1 2 3 4 5 NOTICE To simplify the installation process use Figure 11 to positively identify each individual log before beginning installation 6 7 C D E F PILOT HOOD PILOT HOOD 1 1 AIR SCOOP EXC...

Page 44: ...t pin F and burnout end of Log 3 on flat spot of Log 2 Slide the burnout end of log back until it contacts the back refractory The back of right side of log will contact the right side refractory See Figure 18 F A B D LOG 5 Place the burnout tip of Log 5 against pin C and the end of grate tine Place the bark end on the flat spot of Log 3 See Figure 20 C Figure 16 Log 1 Installed Figure 17 Log 2 In...

Page 45: ...re 22 Log 6 Installed 6 4 Figure 24 Complete Log Set LOG 6 Locate the notch on Log 6 See Figure 21 Place notch over grate tine and burnout end of log on notch of Log 4 See Figure 22 LOG 7 Notch on burnout end of Log 7 rests on grate tine bark end rests on notch of Log 1 Slide burnout end of log back until it touches Log 4 See Figue 23 1 NOTCH 4 ...

Page 46: ... 28 Figure 25 Log Identification Excursion III 1 2 3 4 5 NOTICE To simplify the installation process use Figure 25 to positively identify each individual log before beginning installation 6 7 1 8 2 F LOG 2 Place the bottom right end of log 2 against pin F and the left end of the log on the flat spot of log 1 Push the log back so that it contacts the air scoop See Figure 29 MODELS EXCURSION III EXC...

Page 47: ...e 30 31 3 2 H 3 FLAT SPOT Figure 33 Log 5 Installed Figure 34 Log 5 Installed Figure 35 Log 6 Installed 5 3 6 Figure 32 Log 4 Installed 4 5 3 LOG 4 Place the left tip of log 4 against pin A and lay flat on the burner Rotate the log forward until it contacts both pin C and pin E Log will contact all 3 pins See Figure 32 C LOG 5 The tip of the burnout end of log 5 will contact pin G and the bark end...

Page 48: ... 19 Figure 37 Log 8 Installed 4 Figure 36 Log 7 Installed 7 4 1 LOG 7 Locate the notch on log 7 Place notch over grate tine and burnout end of log in notch of log 4 See Figure 36 8 LOG 8 Notch on burnout end of log 8 rests on grate tine bark end rests on notch of log 1 See Figure 37 2538 935 ...

Page 49: ...ass panel DO NOT operate the fireplace with the barrier removed Contact your dealer or Hearth Home Technologies if the barrier is not present or help is needed to properly install one For more information refer to the instructions supplied with your decorative front See Figure 9 5 for Reset Switch Detail The Reset Switch included with the surround needs to be wired to the appliance Reference front...

Page 50: ...reak in will ensure optimum speed control of the fan during subsequent use Note The IntelliFire Touch system has a safety feature that automatically shuts down the fireplace after 9 hours of continuous operation without receiving a command from the remote control If this occurs restart the appliance NOTICE Open windows for air circulation during fire place break in Some people may be sensitive to ...

Page 51: ...ands to 30 feet and 4 feet respectively Includes two liners termination cap and flashing Figure 10 1 Direct Vent Flex Liner Kits Figure 10 2 Direct Vent Flex Liner Accessory Kits Direct Vent Flex Liner Accessory Kits See Figure 10 2 LINK ZC ADPB Zero clearance chimney adapter DV 46DVA GK Adapter kit It is permissible to use DV 46DVA GK to connect colinear flex vent to SLP vent pipe to extend the r...

Page 52: ...or a wall remote control with child protection lockout feature Keep remote controls out of reach of children See your dealer if you have questions B Accessories Install approved accessories per instructions included with accessories Contact your dealer for a list of ap proved accessories WARNING Risk of Fire and Electric Shock Use ONLY Hearth Home Technologies approved optional acces sories with t...

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