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Quadra-Fire • QFI30FB-IFT, QFI35FB-IFT Owner’s Manual • 2555-981 Rev. B • 6/18
H. Heat Management
Heat Output
Heat Output is managed through the RC400 remote con-
trol that comes standard with the fireplace.
• Turn the appliance on and off.
• Adjust the height of the flame by varying the input using
the remote control.
• Adjust the fan speed.
For more information, see the instructions that accompany
the remote control.
G. Appliance Break-In
Follow the initial break-in procedure below to cure the
materials used to manufacture the fireplace and the
finishing materials around it.
• The fireplace should be run three to four hours
continuously on high.
• Turn the fireplace off and allow it to cool completely.
• Remove fixed glass assembly. See Section 4.B.
• Clean fixed glass assembly. See Section 4.B.
• Replace the fixed glass assembly and run continuously
on high an additional 12 hours.
NOTICE!
In some cases, residue may appear on the
top fiber refractory piece at the end of the initial break-in
period. Remove the residue by gently brushing with a
soft-bristle brush.
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 smoke and odors.
• Smoke detectors may activate.
To Operate Fireplace Using Battery Power (DC):
1. The decorative front should be removed to ease the
connection of the battery pack and replaced during
operation of the appliance.
2. Locate the battery pack that was shipped with your
manual, insert four AA cell batteries. Battery polarity
must be correct or module damage will occur. A
complete wiring diagram is included in the Electrical
section of the appliance Installation Manual.
3. Locate battery wire tray and pull tray completely out
to expose wire connectors. See Figure 3.4 and 3.5.
4. Connect battery tray wires to the battery pack. See
Figure 3.5.
5. Gently place the battery pack on the hearth as far
right as possible and approximately 2-1/2 inches
away from the appliance. See Figure 3.6.
6. Turn the appliance on according to the instructions
below for the appropriate type of control:
I
FT-RC150 Wireless Wall Switch:
• Toggle the switch as you would under normal
circumstances.
Wireless Remote:
• Remote receiver is integrated into the ignition module
• Use the remote to turn the appliance on.
• To preserve battery life, do not use the HI/LO flame or
THERMOSTAT options.
Ignition Module:
• Access to the control cavity (See Figure 3.3) will
require the fireplace to be pulled out from the chimney.
This may require the removal of the decorative front
and surround.
• Open right side cover plate, locate the ignition module
in the control cavity.
• Slide the ON/REMOTE/OFF switch to the ON position.
7. Replace the decorative front. The decorative front
must be installed while operating the appliance.
The IntelliFire™ Touch intermittent pilot ignition system
comes with a battery backup system that enables the
system to operate in a power outage. The system offers
seamless transition from household AC power to battery
backup. The battery pack is located in the manual bag
that was shipped with the appliance. Battery longevity
and performance will be affected by long term exposure
to the service temperatures of this appliance.
NOTICE:
Batteries should only be used as a power source
in the event of an emergency power outage. Batteries
should not be used as a primary long-term power source.
I. Operation During A Power Outage -
IntelliFire™ Touch
