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Quadra-Fire  •  Expression 36 (QV36A-FB)  •  2062-900  Rev. S  •  11/11

Table of Contents

1 Listing and Code Approvals 

 

A. Appliance Certifi cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
B. BTU Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
C.  High Altitude Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
D.  Non-Combustible Materials Specifi cation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
E.  Combustible Materials Specifi cation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
F.  Electrical Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
G.  Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts . .  5

2 Getting Started 

 

A.  Design and Installation Considerations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
B.  Tools and Supplies Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
C.  Inspect Appliance and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
D.  Inspect Firebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

3 Framing and Clearances 

 

A.  Selecting Appliance Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
B.  Constructing the Appliance Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
C.  Mantel Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
D.  Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9

4 Termination Locations 

 

A.  Vent Termination Minimum Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

5 Vent Information and Diagrams 

 

A.  Vent Table Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
B.  Use of Elbows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
C.  Measuring Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
D.  Vent Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14

6 Vent Clearances and Framing 

 

A.  Pipe Clearances to Combustibles  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
B.  Wall Penetration Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
C.  Vertical Penetration Framing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19

7 Appliance Preparation 

 

A.  Removing Non-combustible Facing Material Assembly . .  20

B.  Installing the Optional Heat-Zone

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Gas Kit  . . . . . . . . . . .  20

C.  Securing and Leveling the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
D.  Installing Non-combustible Facing Material . . . . . . . . . . .  22

8 Installing Vent Pipe 

 

A.  Assembly of Vent Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
B.  Disassembly of Vent Sections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
C.  Installing Heat Shield and Horizontal Termination Cap  . .  26
D.  Installing Roof Flashing and Vertical Termination Cap . . .  27

9 Gas Information 

 

A.  Fuel Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
B.  Gas Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
C.  Gas Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29

10 Electrical Information 

 

A.  Recommendation for Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
B.  Connecting to the Appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
C.  IntelliFire Ignition System Wiring  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
D.  Optional Accessories Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
E.  QWSK-MLT Wall Switch Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
F.  Junction Box Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35

11 Finishing 

 

A.  Mantel Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
B.  Facing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36

12 Appliance Setup 

 

A.  Remove Shipping Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
B.  Clean the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
C.  Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
D.  Ember Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
E.  Positioning the Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
F.  Glass Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
G.  Burner Removal (Only for Servicing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
H.  Grilles and Trim  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
I.  Air Shutter Setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42

13 Operating Instructions 

 

A.  Before Lighting Appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
B.  Lighting Appliance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
C.  After Appliance is Lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
D.  Frequently Asked Questions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45

14 Troubleshooting 

 

A.  IntelliFire Ignition System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46

15 Maintaining and Servicing Appliance 

 

A. Maintenance Tasks 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49

16 Reference Materials 

 

A.  Appliance Dimension Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
B.  Vent Components Diagrams  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
C.  Service Parts List   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
D.  Limited Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  57
E.  Contact Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  59

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Summary of Contents for QV36A-FB

Page 1: ...OT DISCARD Important operating and maintenance instructions included Read understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation...

Page 2: ...Information Listing Label Information Location Gas and Electric Information Serial Number Type of Gas The model information regarding your specific appliance can be found on the rating plate usually...

Page 3: ...nstalling Non combustible Facing Material 22 8 Installing Vent Pipe A Assembly of Vent Sections 23 B Disassembly of Vent Sections 25 C Installing Heat Shield and Horizontal Termination Cap 26 D Instal...

Page 4: ...dered non combustible materials E Combustible Materials Specification Materials made of or surfaced with wood compressed paper plant fibers plastics or other material that can ig nite and burn whether...

Page 5: ...ed heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OB STRUCTIONS Inspection The state or local gas ins...

Page 6: ...kaging The vent system components and trim doors are shipped in separate packages The gas logs may be packaged separately and must be field installed Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipmen...

Page 7: ...ght fracture lines or spider webbing on the surface of the material Cracks that are less than 1 32 in wide and less than 3 in long If cosmetically unacceptable such cracks may be repaired with the SRV...

Page 8: ...access Locate appliance away from traffic areas A Selecting Appliance Location When selecting a location for your appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls see figure 3 1...

Page 9: ...inside a chase Construction of the chase may vary with the type of build ing These instructions are not substitutes for the require ments of local building codes Local building codes MUST be checked C...

Page 10: ...Ceiling Combustible Floor Combustible Flooring Behind Appliance Sides of Appliance Front of Appliance Inches 10 52 17 1 4 41 1 2 32 1 2 0 0 1 1 2 36 Millimeters 254 1321 438 1054 825 0 0 25 13 914 WAL...

Page 11: ...ltiple Vertical Termination Figure 4 2 specifies minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs See Figure 4 4 for specific clearances 3 foot minimum in snow regions HORIZONTAL OVERHANG VERTICAL WALL...

Page 12: ...ches non vinyl sidewalls 12 inches vinyl sidewalls O 18 inches non vinyl soffit and overhang 42 inches vinyl soffit and overhang P 8 ft QMIN RMAX 1 cap 3 feet 2 x Q ACTUAL 2 caps 6 feet 1 x Q ACTUAL 3...

Page 13: ...re 5 1 Figure 5 1 5 5 Vent Information and Diagrams A Vent Table Key The abbreviations listed in this vent table key are used in the vent diagrams C Measuring Standards Vertical and horizontal measure...

Page 14: ...Maximum V1 H1 30 ft 9 1 m Maximum Fire Risk Explosion Risk Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles between ceiling firestops ALWAYS maintain specified clearances around venting and firestop syste...

Page 15: ...1 ft 6 in 3 ft 2 ft 6 in 6 ft 3 ft 6 in 9 ft 4 ft 10 ft 4 ft 6 in 12 ft 5 ft 6 in 15 ft 6 ft 6 in 18 ft 7 ft 6 in 21 ft HT 21 ft Max VT 40 ft Max VT HT 30 ft Max Note A section of vertical pipe 12 inc...

Page 16: ...e horizontal component is less than 5 feet then the total vent run can be extended to 40 feet VT Min HT Max 1 ft 6 in 3 ft 2 ft 6 in 6 ft 3 ft 6 in 9 ft 4 ft 10 ft 4 ft 6 in 12 ft 5 ft 6 in 15 ft 6 ft...

Page 17: ...Min HT Max 1 ft 6 in 3 ft 2 ft 6 in 6 ft 3 ft 6 in 9 ft 4 ft 10 ft 4 ft 6 in 12 ft 5 ft 6 in 15 ft 6 ft 6 in 18 ft 7 ft 6 in 21 ft HT 21 ft Max VT 40 ft Max VT HT 30 ft Max Note A section of vertical...

Page 18: ...o heat shield is necessary If your local inspector requires the wall shield firestop on both sides then both wall shield firestops must have a heat shield attached to them Fire Risk Explosion Risk Mai...

Page 19: ...tic Shield Note An additional ceiling firestop is not required if attic shield is used Frame opening for attic shield Attic shield may be installed above or below ceiling see Figure 6 4 Secure with th...

Page 20: ...one Cover Plate to the top of the appliance Figure 7 1 Remove Screws 2 Bend the four pre cut tabs up to expose the top of the appliance Place the Heat Zone cover plate on the insulation inside the uni...

Page 21: ...intain specified clearances around the appliance Do NOT notch into the framing around the appliance spacers Failure to keep insulation framing or other material away from the appliance may cause fire...

Page 22: ...Figure 7 9 Attaching Non combustible Facing Material D Installing Non combustible Facing Material Center and attach two top boards to the framing members See Figure 7 10 Use fasteners from fastener pa...

Page 23: ...nd the seams are not aligned see Figure 8 5 Tug slightly on sectionAto confirm it has completely locked into place It is acceptable to use screws no longer than 1 inch to hold outer pipe sections toge...

Page 24: ...slip section is too long the inner and outer flues of the slip section can be cut to the desired length Assembling Minimum Installations MI Sections MI sections are non unitized so that they can be c...

Page 25: ...aced 120 apart may be used to do this see Figure 8 9 Horizontal Sections Horizontal sections of vent must be supported every 5 feet with a vent support or plumber s strap Figure 8 9 Securing Vertical...

Page 26: ...ion codes Figure 8 13 Venting through the Wall Burn Risk Local codes may require installation of a cap shield to prevent anything or anyone from touching the hot cap Fire Hazard Impaired performance o...

Page 27: ...burner operation 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 DISC...

Page 28: ...m collar around the exposed pipe section and align brackets Insert a bolt provided through the brackets and tighten nut to complete storm collar assem bly see Figure 8 18 Slide the assembled storm col...

Page 29: ...fire condition Low pressure may cause explosion Verify minimum pressures when other household gas appliances are operating Install regulator upstream of valve if line pressure is greater than 1 2 psig...

Page 30: ...eck with local authorities Ensure that gas line does not come in contact with outer wrap of appliance Follow local codes Incoming gas line should be piped into the valve compartment and connected to t...

Page 31: ...econstruction The battery pack requires two D cell batteries not includ ed Batteries cannot be placed in the battery pack while using the 3 volt AC transformer Conversely the trans former must be unpl...

Page 32: ...10 120 VAC source for added features the fireplace may have installed Electrical ratings for the control box are 110 VAC 60 Hz and is required for operation of this device Installation precautions Thi...

Page 33: ...h Once a location is chosen and the electrical box is installed proceed as follows Install the provided control wire from the fireplace to the switch location Use caution not to stress the wire around...

Page 34: ...lace at 20 F over set point and turn it back on at 20 F below set point Up and Down Arrows Push to adjust set point temperature under automatic control AUX Auxiliary Button Button Press Turns on auxil...

Page 35: ...tions and reattach the cover plate to the outer shell If the box is being wired from the INSIDE of the appliance Remove the screw attaching the junction box receptacle to the outer shell rotate the ju...

Page 36: ...must not interfere with Air flow through grilles or louvers Operation of louvers or doors Access for service 14 IN 23 IN 12 IN MIN 18 IN MIN 12 IN MAX 1 IN MAX 3 IN MIN Risk of Fire Non combustible c...

Page 37: ...ement instructions in manual Do NOT place embers directly over burner ports Replace ember material annually Improperly placed embers interferes with proper burner operation Placing the Ember Material...

Page 38: ...UTION Logs are fragile Figure 12 1 1 1 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 Carefully remove the grate from the foam sup ports and then remove the foam supports from around the burner Figure 12 2 Place grate on the ba...

Page 39: ...hat the bottom of the log conforms with the contour of the burner The outside of the log should rest on the grate The front of the log will rest against the right andiron LOG 1 SRV2062 701 Place log 1...

Page 40: ...the bottom of log 6 should rest on the wedge shape on the end of log 3 LOG 5 SRV330 704 Place the Y end of log 5 against the corre sponding bump on log 3 The other end of the log should rest in the s...

Page 41: ...he bottom of the glass door toward the firebox with slight upward pressure Latch the bottom spring latches securely onto the bottom glass door tabs G Burner Removal Only for Servicing Loosen the shutt...

Page 42: ...g the air shutter To adjust loosen the wing nut Care should be taken when adjusting the air shutter so as not to cause the appliance to soot If sooting occurs the air shutter will need to be opened by...

Page 43: ...replacement should be done by qualified technician Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to the owner s information manual provid...

Page 44: ...TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS DO NOT try to light any appliance DO NOT touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building DO NOT CONNECT LINE VOLT AGE 110 120 VAC OR 220 240 VAC TO THE CONTROL...

Page 45: ...nce will not be used for an extended period of time Property damage possible from elevated temperatures CAUTION Fire Hazard Keep combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids c...

Page 46: ...ged into module Check voltage of transformer under load at spade connection on module with ON OFF switch in ON position Acceptable readings of a good transformer are between 3 2 and 2 8 volts AC b A s...

Page 47: ...uity with a multimeter with ohms set at lowest range e Faulty module Turn ON OFF rocker switch or wall switch to OFF posi tion Remove ignitor wire I from module Place ON OFF Rocker switch or wall swit...

Page 48: ...Handle glass assembly with care Note Clean glass after initial 3 4 hours operation Longer operation without cleaning glass may cause a permanent white film on glass CAUTION When cleaning glass door A...

Page 49: ...f firebox has been perforated Burner Ignition and Operation 1 Verify burner is properly secured and aligned with pilot or igniter 2 Clean off burner top inspect for plugged ports corrosion or deterior...

Page 50: ...nsions Use for reference only For framing dimensions and clearances refer to Section 3 Figure 16 1 Appliance Dimensions Location Inches Millimeters L 37 1 4 945 M 8 3 8 212 N 30 1 2 776 O 36 1 8 916 P...

Page 51: ...76 to 610 10 1 2 in 267 mm 10 7 8 in 276 mm 45 7 3 8 in 187 mm 11 3 8 in 289 mm 1 1 4 in 32 mm 9 1 4 in 235 mm 13 1 4 in 337 mm 1 2 in TYP DVP90ST 90 Elbow 10 in 254 mm 10 in 254 mm 1 in 25 mm 12 in...

Page 52: ...at shield is designed to be used on a wall 4 in to 7 1 4 in 102 mm to 184 mm thick If wall thickness is less than 4 in 102 mm the existing heat shields must be field trimmed If wall thickness is great...

Page 53: ...5 8 in 625 mm 13 1 4 in 367 mm RF12M Roof Flashing Multi pak BEK Trap Cap Brick Extension 13 3 4 in 349 mm 5 in 127 mm 13 3 4 in 349 mm Cap Shield DRC RADIUS 13 7 8 in 352 mm 9 1 2 in 241 mm 14 in 35...

Page 54: ...iginal purchase In the case of new home construction warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent authorized HH...

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