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Quadra-Fire  • QFI30FB-IFT, QFI35FB-IFT Installation Manual  •  2555-980  Rev. C  •  9/18 

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.

Models:

QFI30FB-IFT
QFI35FB-IFT

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. 

DO 

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.

Summary of Contents for QFI30FB-IFT

Page 1: ...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 DO NOT use any phone in your building Leave the bu...

Page 2: ...ireplace Size Requirements A Minimum Fireplace Opening 9 5 Termination Location and Vent Information A Vent Termination Minimum Clearances 11 6 Installation Preparation A Cleaning 12 B Flue Damper 12 C Gas Line 12 D Fireplace Conversion Notice 12 E Electrical Outlet Box 12 7 Installing Vent Pipe and Appliance A Vent Limits 13 B Venting Components 13 C Connecting Vent Pipe 14 D Placing Securing and...

Page 3: ...__ Leak check performed and inlet pressure verified ____________________________ Verified proper air shutter setting for installation type ___________________________ Finishing Section 10 Pg 23 Combustible materials not installed in non combustible areas ___________________________ Verified all clearances meet installation manual requirements ___________________________ Mantels and wall projection...

Page 4: ...ing codes Fireplaces are to be constructed of non combustible materials and in the absence of local or regional codes meet criteria of NFPA211 No additional outside air source 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 ...

Page 5: ...ol system and or gas control which has been under water Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage For assistance or additional information consult a qualified service technician service agency or your dealer A Design and Installation Considerations Quadra Fire gas inserts are designed for installations into solid fuel masonry or UL127 li...

Page 6: ...DEL DIMENSIONS Location QFI35FB IFT QFI30FB IFT Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters A 33 13 16 859 29 3 8 746 B 25 635 21 533 C 10 11 16 271 8 11 16 221 D 3 11 16 94 3 11 16 94 E 4 3 8 111 4 1 4 108 F 14 3 4 375 13 1 4 337 G 6 3 4 172 6 3 4 172 H 34 5 8 880 30 762 I 13 3 8 340 11 7 8 302 J 1 7 8 48 1 7 8 48 K 1 5 16 33 1 5 16 33 MODEL DIMENSIONS Location QFI35FB IFT QFI30FB IFT Inches Millimeter...

Page 7: ...TIVE FRONTS A B C D E F G FS FBQF30 XX in 28 17 3 4 2 9 16 36 1 2 25 3 4 25 3 4 mm 711 451 65 927 654 635 19 FS FBQF35 XX in 30 19 7 8 2 9 16 38 1 2 27 3 4 27 3 4 mm 762 505 65 978 705 686 19 A B C D E F G MFV FBQF30 XX in 28 17 3 4 2 9 16 36 3 4 25 3 4 25 1 4 3 4 mm 711 451 65 933 654 641 19 MFV FBQF35 XX in 30 19 7 8 2 9 16 38 3 4 27 3 4 27 1 4 3 4 mm 762 505 65 984 705 692 19 G C D E F G A B C ...

Page 8: ...ORGED ARCH DECORATIVE FRONTS A B C D E F G FA FB30 BK in 29 3 4 17 7 16 3 1 2 37 1 8 25 3 8 24 5 8 3 4 mm 756 443 89 943 645 625 19 FA FB35 BK in 29 3 4 20 1 16 3 1 4 38 1 2 27 3 4 27 3 4 mm 756 510 83 978 705 686 19 G A B C D E F Figure 3 3 Decorative Front Dimensions Forged Arch ...

Page 9: ...ception of removable baffles and dampers 1 2 IN MINIMUM LEVELING HEIGHT RECOMMENDED 1 4 IN REQUIRED 12 IN 5 IN 6 IN 11 1 4 IN TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW EXISTING FACTORY BUILT FIREBOX QFI30FB IFT QFI35FB IFT METAL FLOOR OF EXISTING FACTORY BUILT FIREBOX THIS SECTION OF METAL FLOOR HAS BEEN REMOVED METAL FLOOR OF EXISTING FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE REMOVE THIS SECTION OF METAL FLOOR 5 IN 11 1 4 IN 6 IN 12 IN ...

Page 10: ...rs Inches Millimeters A Rear Width 25 1 2 648 21 1 2 546 B Front Width 35 1 8 892 30 1 2 775 C Height Front 24 5 8 625 22 5 8 575 D Height Rear 22 1 4 565 20 1 2 521 E Unit Depth 18 1 8 460 16 5 8 422 F Venting Depth 13 3 8 340 11 7 8 302 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 Unit depth is measure...

Page 11: ...2 8 0 Figure 5 1 Minimum Height From Roof To Lowest Discharge Opening H minimum may vary depending on regional snowfall Refer to local codes HORIZONTAL OVERHANG 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 5 Termination Location and Vent Information Fire Risk Maintain...

Page 12: ... and gas line sizing requirements following NFPA51 See Section 9 It is recommended that extra length of gas line be installed within the existing wood burner or masonry fireplace to allow removal of the insert for future servicing needs E Electrical Outlet Box An outlet box may be installed in a bottom back corner of the existing solid fuel masonry or factory built fireplace to permit blowers or o...

Page 13: ...arate vent system for this appliance Horizontal venting is NOT allowed Vertical terminations are measured to top of chimney This appliance is listed for use with LINK DV systems and components only It is permissible to extend venting above existing chimney within specified maximum verti cal limits using SLP series or Dura Vent GS series 4 in x 6 5 8 in gas direct vent pipe Connection is made using...

Page 14: ...ss steel section of pipe see Figure 7 1 Secure the stainless flexible vent pipe to the exhaust starting collar on top of the appliance with three screws Use 3 screws to attach the section of inlet air vent to the inlet collar on the collar slide plate See Figure 7 1 NOTE The collar slide plate may be removed from appliance to aid installation Figure 7 2 CUT AND BEND FLASHING AS NEEDED TO FIT CHIMN...

Page 15: ... appliance Turn the leveling leg around so that the foot is facing out and downward Line up the two holes on the leg with the holes on the appliance and secure with screws See Figure 7 3 Front leveling legs are shipped with surround and may be installed in one of two locations See Figure 7 3 Install insert without surround attached into existing fireplace while pulling collar slide plate forward I...

Page 16: ...m Height from Roof to Lowest Discharge Opening Roof Pitch H Min Ft Flat to 6 12 1 0 Over 6 12 to 7 12 1 25 Over 7 12 to 8 12 1 5 Over 8 12 to 9 12 2 0 Over 9 12 to 10 12 2 5 Over 10 12 to 11 12 3 25 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 H minimum may vary depending on regional snowfall Refer t...

Page 17: ...PE Note Untwist the pipe while extend ing it to achieve full 30 length OR Note The LINK DV4 30B and LINKSQ DV4 30 systems REQUIRE this insulation To prevent odors and cold air drafts it may be necessary to place non combustible insulation or field fabricated metal plates around the vent pipe flues as they go through the damper LINK DV30B LINKSQ DV30 This installation may perform better and allow l...

Page 18: ...embly This is required for proper operation of the appliance IntelliFireTM Touch Ignition An outlet box may be installed in a bottom back corner of the existing solid fuel masonry or factory built fireplace to plug in the cord assembly or the supplied power cord may be routed out onto the hearth to a nearby outlet A 110 120 VAC circuit for this product must be protected with ground fault circuit i...

Page 19: ... polarity must be correct when installing batteries When using batteries as a power source the 6 volt transformer must be unplugged from the receptacle Do not store batteries in the battery pack when the appliance is powered by the 6 volt transformer connected to permanent electrical service Wire the appliance junction box to 110 120 VAC for proper operation of the appliance WARNING Risk of Shock ...

Page 20: ...if any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced it must be replaced with type 105 C rated wire FAN PLUG ROUTING FANS BLOWERS BLK GRN BLK BLK GRN BLK WHT GRN BLK BLK GRN WHT PLUG INTO 120V EXISTING OUTLET FUSE WIRE ASSEMBLY FUSE WIRE ASSEMBLY NOTE SEE FIGURE 8 2 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ...

Page 21: ...shipping and handling WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT change valve settings This valve has been preset at the factory WARNING Risk of Fire or Explosion High pressure will damage valve Low pressure could cause explosion Verify inlet pressures Verify minimum pressures when other household gas appliances are operating Install regulator upstream of valve if line pressure is greater than 1 2 psig 9 Gas Inf...

Page 22: ...ice technician at the time of installation The air shutter is set at the factory for minimum vertical vent run Adjust air shutter for longer vertical runs See Figure 9 1 NOTICE If sooting occurs provide more air by opening the air shutter Figure 9 1 Air Shutter Air Shutter Settings NG Propane QFI30FB IFT 1 4 in Full Open QFI35FB IFT 1 4 in Full Open AIR SHUTTER ...

Page 23: ...er the insert is 3 4 in 19 mm Clearance from top of fireplace opening for combustibles extending 12 Inches max is 12 Inches Use leveling legs to raise insert minimum 3 4 in 19 mm above combustible material or outer wrap of factory built firebox If 3 4 in gap is not achievable the appliance may be placed directly on a non metallic 1 2 in non combustible board See Figure 10 2 for minimum required co...

Page 24: ...gure 11 2 Once both top latches are disengaged grab the glass frame assembly by the sides and tilt it outward and downward Lift up slightly to disengage the glass assembly from the bottom glass latches See Figure 11 4 Figure 11 3 Release Glass Latches One at a Time Figure 11 4 Tilt Glass Down and Lift Up to Disengage Bottom Latch To remove glass assembly release one top glass latch at a time Use o...

Page 25: ... do not require replacement of the unit or the firebox with the exception of Cracks compromising the surface plane of the firebox See Figure 11 5 D Clean the Appliance Clean vacuum any sawdust that may have accumulated inside the firebox or underneath in the control cavity E Accessories Install approved accessories per instructions included with accessories Contact your dealer for a list of ap pro...

Page 26: ...rts Replace ember material annually Improperly placed embers interfere with proper burner operation Ember material is shipped with this gas appliance To place the ember material Embers CANNOT be placed directly over ports Care should be taken not to cover the lighting trail of ports Place dime size pieces of Glowing Embers just in front of the port trail but not on or in between the ports See Figu...

Page 27: ...t is made with burner Log 2 SRV2221 701 Position Log 2 as shown in Figure 5 See Figure 2 and Figure 6 for additional points of reference The recessed area on the bottom of the log and the back right corner of the burner top mate GLASS ROCK LOG RESTS AGAINST BACK OF FIREBOX CENTER LOG OVER PILOT BRACKET FLAT SPOT FOR LOG 6 RECESSED AREA OF LOG MATES WITH BURNER TOP 1 2 SRV2221 703 SRV2221 701 SRV22...

Page 28: ...al reference points Mate the base of the left grate tine with the groove located on the bottom of the log Pull the log forward until it stops against the vertical portion of the grate tine Swing the rear of the log counterclockwise until it touches the firebox FRONT Figure 7 Place Log 3 RECESSED AREA 2 BACK FLAT SPOT FOR LOG 5 LOG TOUCHES FIREBOX 3 3 BASE OF GRATE TINE FITS IN GROOVE BASE TINE MAT...

Page 29: ...ck end of Log 6 on the flat spot indicated in Figure 5 Figure 12 Place Log 6 Figure 13 Place Log 7 Log 7 SRV2221 707 Position Log 7 as shown in Figure 13 See Figure 2 and 11 for additional reference points Place the front end of Log 7 on the flat spot indicated in Figure 11 Place the back end of Log 7 on the left side of the knot See Figure 13 PLACE END OF LOG ON FLAT SPOT PLACE END OF LOG ON FLAT...

Page 30: ...r Log Placement Log 1 SRV2223 703 Position Log 1 as shown in Figure 4 See Figure 2 for additional points of reference Center the log over the pilot bracket The log should rest on the burner ledge as shown in Figure 4 Log 2 SRV2223 701 Position Log 2 as shown in Figure 5 See Figure 2 for additional points of reference Place the left end of the log on the rear log support Slide the log back until it...

Page 31: ...r top groove with the left edge of the burner top as shown in Figure 7 GRATE TINE GROOVE FRONT BACK BURNER TOP GROOVE Figure 7 Place Log 3 3 3 LOG PIN SLOT LOG CONTACTS GRATE BAR 5 3 1 2 Figure 10 Place Log 5 Glass Rock not Shown RIGHT LEFT REST ENDS OF LOGS ON THE FLAT SPOTS 6 Log 5 SRV2223 704 Position Log 5 as shown in Figure 10 See Figure 2 and Figure 7 for additional references Rest the left ...

Page 32: ...D Figure 12 Place Log 7 Log 7 SRV2221 707 Position Log 7 as shown in Figure 12 See Figure 2 and 10 for additional reference points Place the front and back ends of the log on the flat spots as shown in Figure 12 7 PLACE END OF LOG ON FLAT SPOT REST END OF LOG ON THE LEFT SIDE OF KNOT KNOT ...

Page 33: ...added simply follow steps one through seven below 1 If installed remove batteries from remote 2 Verify that the new appliance has power and secure electrical connections 3 Adjust the ECM selector switch to REMOTE mode 4 Switch the master reset switch to ON if equipped 5 Wait to verify LED indicator on the ECM stops flash ing 6 Install batteries in the RC400 remote 7 The RC400 remote will automatic...

Page 34: ...he 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 NOTICE Set the fan speed to high on the RC400 remote control during the first three to four hours of break in operation See Section G This break in will ensure optimum speed control of the fans during s...

Page 35: ...30 Masonry 3 in flex liner kit Expands to 30 feet and 4 feet respectively Includes two liners termination cap and flashing Figure 12 1 Direct Vent Flex Liner Kits Figure 12 2 Direct Vent Flex Liner Accessory Kits Direct Vent Flex Liner Accessory Kits See Figure 12 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 ven...

Page 36: ...arest Quadra Fire dealer please visit www quadrafire com Remote Controls Wall Controls and Wall Switches An RC400 remote control system is included with this ap pliance After a qualified service technician has installed the remote control wall control or wall switch follow the instructions supplied with the control installed to operate your fireplace For safety Install a switch lock or a wall remo...

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