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Quadra-Fire • Hudson Bay Installation Manual_R26 • 01/20

A. Design and Installation Considerations

Quadra-Fire direct vent gas appliances are designed to

operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of

the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside.

No additional air source is required.

B. Tools and Supplies Needed

Before beginning the installation be sure that the following

tools and building supplies are available.

Note: Not all

tools will apply to every installation.

Reciprocating saw

Variable Speed Drill/Driver

Pliers

Wrench Set

Hammer

Framing Square

Phillips Screwdriver

Framing Material

Flat Blade Screwdriver Voltmeter

Plumb Line

Gloves

Level

Safety Glasses

Manometer

Non-corrosive Leak Check

Tape Measure

Solution or combustible

gas detector

Caulking material (300º F

minimum continuous exposure

rating)

C. Inspect Appliance and Components

When planning an installation, it is necessary to determine

the following information before installing:

•

Where the appliance is to be installed.

•

The vent system configuration to be used.

•

Gas supply piping.

•

Electrical wiring.

•

Whether optional accessories - devices such as a blower,

thermostat or remote control - are desired.

Getting Started

Check building codes prior to installation.

• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state

and national codes and regulations.

• Consult local building, fire officials or authorities

having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation

inspection, and permits.

CAUTION

Keep appliance dry.

• Mold or rust may cause

odors.

• Water may damage controls.

WARNING

Inspect appliance and components for

damage. Damaged parts may impair safe

operation.
•  Do NOT install damaged components.
•  Do NOT install incomplete components.
•  Do NOT install substitute components.
Report damaged parts to dealer.

WARNING

• Installation and use of any damaged appliance or

vent system component.

• Modification of the appliance or vent system.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth &

Home Technologies.

• Improper positioning of the gas logs or the glass door.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not

approved by Hearth & Home Technologies.

Any such action may cause a fire hazard.

Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims

any responsibility for, and the

warranty

will be voided

by, the following actions:

WARNING

•

Carefully remove the appliance and components from

the packaging.

•

Remove Front door and glass door, and set aside on

protective surface.

•

Remove log set and component pack from firebox.

•

Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment,

particularly the condition of the glass.

•

Read all of the instructions before starting the

installation. Follow these instructions carefully

during the installation to ensure maximum safety

and benefit.

Summary of Contents for HUDBAY-FS

Page 1: ...ctly could result in serious injury death or property damage 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 the children and other at risk individuals DANGER This appliance may be installed as an OEM i...

Page 2: ...n A Vent Termination Minimum Clearances 9 B Chimney Diagram 10 5 Vent Information A Venting Components 11 B Use of Elbows 11 C Measuring Standards 11 D How to Use the Vent Graph 12 E Venting Guidelines 12 F Horizontal Termination 13 G Vertical Termination 16 1 Direct Vent Pipe 16 2 Cathedral Ceilings 19 3 Class A Metal Chimney 20 4 Existing Masonry Chimney 21 6 Gas Information A Fuel Conversions 2...

Page 3: ...rmed Leak check performed and inlet outlet pressure verified Set air shutter for optimal flame appearance Appliance Setup Section 8 Pg 28 35 All packaging and protective materials are from removed inside under on the appliance Refractories logs and mineral wool installed correctly Glass assembly installed and secured Accessories installed properly Door properly installed Firescreen properly instal...

Page 4: ...bove a 2000 foot elevation in the U S A If the heating value of the gas has been reduced these rules do not apply To identify the proper orifice size check with the local gas utility If installing this appliance at an elevation above 4500 feet in Canada check with local authorities E Non Combustible Materials Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136 Standard Test Method for Behavior of Ma...

Page 5: ...in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS Inspection The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5 08 2 a 1 throu...

Page 6: ... Installation MUST comply with local regional state and national codes and regulations Consult local building fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction about restrictions installation inspection and permits CAUTION Keep appliance dry Mold or rust may cause odors Water may damage controls WARNING Inspect appliance and components for damage Damaged parts may impair safe operation Do NOT inst...

Page 7: ...ng and Clearances A Appliance Dimension Diagram Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions Use for reference only Figure 3 1 Appliance Dimensions Location Inches Millimeter A 22 3 8 568 B 9 3 4 248 C 29 9 16 751 D 12 305 E 25 3 8 645 F 30 762 G 28 1 2 724 F G A B C C L C L D D E ...

Page 8: ...materials may be sensitive to radiant heat from the appliance causing discoloration or odor WARNING RISK OF FIRE OR BURNS Provide adequate clearance around air openings and for service access Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies A non combustible hearth pad is not required However the floor beneath the appliance must be stabl...

Page 9: ...Over 11 12 to 12 12 4 0 Over 12 12 to 14 12 5 0 Over 14 12 to 16 12 6 0 Over 16 12 to 18 12 7 0 Over 18 12 to 20 12 7 5 Over 20 12 to 21 12 8 0 3 foot minimum in snow regions Figure 4 2 Multiple Vertical Termination Gas Wood or Fuel Oil Termination Cap B Gas Termination Cap A If using decorative cap cover s this distance may need to be increased Refer to the installation instructions supplied with...

Page 10: ...all overhang and ground clearances as stated in the instructions Quadra Fire assumes no responsibility for the improper performance of the appliance when the venting system does not meet these requirements CAUTION IF EXTERIOR WALLS ARE FINISHED WITH VINYL SIDING IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A VINYL PROTECTOR KIT BE INSTALLED part VPK DV A 12 Inches See Note 1 Clearances above grade veranda porch deck or b...

Page 11: ... items B Use of Elbows Diagonal runs have both vertical and horizontal vent aspects when calculating the effects Use the rise for the vertical aspect and the run for the horizontal aspect See Figure 5 1 Two 45 elbows may be used in place of one 90 elbow On 45 runs one foot of diagonal is equal to 8 1 2 in 216mm horizontal run and 8 1 2 in 216mm vertical run A length of straight pipe is allowed bet...

Page 12: ...y calculated into the allowable 15 ft 5m run Each additional 90 elbow reduces the maximum horizontal distance by 3 ft 914mm Example The use of 3 elbows would reduce the allowable horizontal run to 9 ft 3 1 2 elbows x 3 ft 6 ft 15 ft max 6 ft 9 ft max E Venting Guidelines NOTES The maximum horizontal vent run is 15 ft 5m with a minimum vertical vent rise of 10 ft 3m The minimum horizontal vent run ...

Page 13: ...onnect the venting system to the appliance flue outlet a twist lock adapter is built into the appliance at the factory Remember to include wall thickness in minimum clearances when figuring the measurements for your installation needs Note Direct vent pipe is designed to slide straight onto the male ends of adjacent pipes and fittings by orienting the pipe indentations so they match and slide into...

Page 14: ...ween it and the wall attach termination cap to the exterior wall with the four wood screws provided The arrow on the vent cap should be pointing up Figure 5 6 8 in 203mm 7 in 178mm 7 in 178mm 6 in 152mm Figure 5 7 Figure 5 5 CENTER LINE CENTER LINE CENTER OF HOLE WALL THIMBLE NOTE If you are installing termination cap HHW2 the pipe will be off center on the flashing Ensure that proper clearances t...

Page 15: ... The attachment from the vent pipe to the vent termination cap must be sealed with silicone Termination caps shall not be recessed into a wall or siding WALL THIMBLE COVER WALL THIMBLE VINYL SIDING STANDOFF WITH SIDING BENEATH REMOVED SCREWS BOLT HORIZONTAL TOP TO VINYL STANDOFF SCREWS APPLY SEALANT TO ALL FOUR SIDES VINYL SIDING Figure 5 8 FOLD STRAP HERE WALL THIMBLE COVER CEILING FIRESTOP AS RE...

Page 16: ... walls roofs enclosures attic rafters or other nearby combustible surfaces See Figure 5 16 Check the instructions below for maximum vertical rise of the venting system and any maximum horizontal offset limitations All offsets must fall within the set parameters of the vent graph Figure 5 2 NOTE Maximum vertical rise allowable is 40 ft 12m See Figure 5 11 NOTE Maximum number of 45 elbows permitted ...

Page 17: ...ing nails Ensure the roofing material overlaps the top edge of the flashing as shown in Figure 5 14 Verify that the chimney is the required height above the roof See roof pitch table Figure 4 3 Step 7 Continue to assemble pipe sections until the height of the vent before adding the termination cap meets the minimum code requirements as outlined in the current CAN CGA B149 Installation Codes in Can...

Page 18: ...NCE CEILING FIRESTOP NAILS MIN 1 in 25mm CLEARANCE MIN 1 in 25mm CLEARANCE MIN 1 in 25mm CLEARANCE Figure 5 16 Fire Risk Explosion Risk Any occupied areas above the first floor including closets and storage spaces which the vertical vent passed through must be enclosed The enclosure may be framed and sheet rocked with standard construction materials however refer to these installation instructions...

Page 19: ...ssary to reach from the appliance up through the round support box Ensure that all pipe and elbow connections are in their fully twist locked position Assemble as instructed Step 6 Place the support clamp provided with the support box inside the support box at the bottom and secure to the pipe section The clamp allows the support box to support the weight of the pipe sections Continue to add pipe ...

Page 20: ...ews Step 7 The connection between the appliance and the retro connector may be completed with sections of direct vent pipe Step 1 Remove existing chimney cap Step 2 Measure the distance from the top of the chimney to the bottom of the ceiling support box add 3 in 76mm to this measurement and cut a section of 4 in 101mm flex pipe to that length the flex should be fully extended Step 3 Connect the e...

Page 21: ... chimney out through the wall Cut a piece of 4 in 102mm flex to this length extended to its nominal length Be sure to leave 2 3 in 51 76mm of flex above the existing chimney to allow for connection to the termination kit Step 5 Connect the flex liner to the top adapter using three sheet metal screws Figure 5 21 Step 6 Feed the flex liner through the flashing into the chimney Carefully feed the fle...

Page 22: ...s through the side of the top adapter into the flange on the flashing Figure 5 28 Twist lock the high wind termination cap on to the top adapter Step 7 If additional lengths of flex liner are needed to span the chimney height use a flex coupler to connect the pieces of flex liner together Connect the flex to the coupler by using four sheet metal screws for each side Figure 5 27 FLEX LINER FLEX COU...

Page 23: ...bit 5 32 in allen wrench 5 8 in open end wrench Figure 6 2 Lift burner up and out of the firebox opening Figure 6 4 Slide the burner support to the left to access the orifice Burner support screws locations NOTE Gas conversions should only be performed by a qualified service person and or where required by state and local codes licensed installer service technician In the Commonwealth of Massachus...

Page 24: ...ick reassemble burner in reverse order Fire Risk Explosion Risk Disconnect any electrical cords and turn off gas supply to unit before proceeding if converting fuel on an appliance already fully installed WARNING Figure 6 8 Turn control knob to the OFF position ensure that gas supply to the valve has been turned off Using a Torx TH20 or slotted screwdriver remove the three pressure regulator mount...

Page 25: ... WARNING Fire Risk Explosion Risk Gas Leak Risk Rubber gasket must be seated properly on valve face Do no install a valve or regulator that has been dropped Fire Risk Explosion Risk If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life The qualified service agency is resp...

Page 26: ...ed and or licensed as required by the locality In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter Leak test all gas line joints and the gas control valve prior to and after starting the fireplace Before making the gas connection ensure that the appliance you are installing is designed for the type of gas being supplied This information can be fo...

Page 27: ...gth 16 gauge 65 feet 18 gauge 40 feet 20 gauge 25 feet 22 gauge 18 feet A 110 120 VAC circuit for this product must be protected with ground fault circuit interrupter protection in compliance with the applicable electrical codes when it is installed in locations such as in bathrooms or near sinks B Connecting to the Appliance 7 7 Electrical Information Wire 110v to electrical junction box Do NOT w...

Page 28: ... L O T PILOT ASSEMBLY THERMOPILE GAS PILOT IGNITOR THERMOCOUPLE VALVE RED 28 IN 711 MM Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing CAUTION Shock hazard Replace damaged wire with type 105 C rated wire Wire must have high temperature insulation CAUTION ...

Page 29: ...ches on the bottom of the appliance that secure the door Figure 8 4 When reassembling the door be sure to line up the lower shield in the middle grille line up the grille post with the notches in the lower heat shield Once shields are lined up post should be flush with front of shields push up on the shields using the door and push in to allow the door to rest on the latches Figure 8 4 GRILLE POST...

Page 30: ...ructions stated above remove the door of appliance Remove the four screws two at each end holding the grille in place Lift up to remove Install the new grille by reversing the removal instructions NOTE Clean glass and gold or nickel plating with glass cleaner and a soft cloth wiping off all fingerprints prior to first fire to prevent permanent staining Figure 8 6 The notch on the front assembly is...

Page 31: ...irebox Place baffle up against the heat exchangers in top of the firebox Hold against heat exchangers slide baffle towards front of appliance Figure 8 13 Keeping the baffle elevated with your hand put the right side brick into position Rest the baffle on the rights side brick F Brick Set Installation Figure 8 15 Bend retaining tabs on the left and right sides inward to hold brick in place 2 retain...

Page 32: ... have cured After curing any handling must be done with care as breakage can easily occur PLEASE NOTE Logs have been designed to work specifically with the burner of this appliance Exact placement will ensure proper operation of your gas appliance and reduce sooting Rear brick retainers Figure 8 18 Log Set 3 4 6 5 Figure 8 19 Logs shown installed in firebox Logs 1 and 2 are part of the burner pan ...

Page 33: ...ner operation WARNING Figure 8 24 Place individual pieces of embers in front of and around the gas logs where they can be seen Space them so that gas can contact them on all sides Avoid stacking the embers on top of each other NOTE Do not block gas ports Figure 8 22 Install the right twig 5 over the locator pins in the right rear log and the right front log Figure 8 23 Install the left twig 6 over...

Page 34: ...F Female spade connector M Male spade connector Figure 8 25 Disconnect power to the appliance To access the blower open the door located on the front of the pedestal Remove the two screws holding the blower bracket in place F M F F Thermal Disk Fan Assembly BLK BLK GRN WHT BLK F M F M WHT Fan Speed Control BLK BLK Strain Relief Bushing Power Cord 110 VAC Ground WHT BLK Figure 8 26 Disconnect wires...

Page 35: ...ealth of Massachusetts the word damper shall be replaced with the words flue restrictor K Shutter Adjustment L Glass Replacement NOTE Glass can be replaced either as three separate pieces or as an assembly with the door See Section 12 To Replace Separate Glass Pieces 1 Turn off gas to appliance 2 Remove safety barrier from appliance by lifting it slightly upward 3 Remove door from the appliance an...

Page 36: ... 90 7003999 Quadra Fire Hudson Bay Installation Manual_R26 01 20 M Safety Barrier Installation Safety Barrier Hooks Hook Safety Barrier over top edge of the door crown Center the Safety Barrier on appliance ...

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Page 38: ...pending 2000 945C Printed in U S A Copyright 2014 Do NOT discard this manual Important operating and maintenance instructions included Read understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation CAUTION DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED ______________________________________ ______________________________________ _______...

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