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Quadra-Fire  •  QVI-30FB-S  •  2020-910  Rev. H  •  6/09

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B. Clearances

Figure 3.2  Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles
 above 

Appliance 

Fire Risk.
•  Locate and install appliance to all clearance 

specifi cations in manual.

Fire Risk.

Odor Risk.

•  Clearance to combustible material under the 

insert is 1/4 inch (0.6 cm).

•  Use leveling legs to raise insert minimum 

1/4 inch above combustible material or outer 
wrap of factory built fi rebox.

WARNING

WARNING

MEASUREMENTS FROM

TOP EDGE OF UNIT

12 in. MIN.

12 in. MAX.

MANTEL

EXHAUST

VENT PIPE

INLET AIR

VENT PIPE

Summary of Contents for QVI-30FB-S

Page 1: ...d on the rating plate Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation DO NOT DISCARD R Important operating and maintenance instructions included Read understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter a CO detector shall be installed in the room where the...

Page 2: ... in in the the USA USA or or CAN CGA CAN CGA B149 B149 installation installation codes codes Installer Installer l appareil l appareil selon selon les les codes codes ou ou reglements reglements locaux locaux ou ou en en l absence l absence de de tels tels reglements reglements selon selon les les codes codes d installation d installation CAN CGA B149 CAN CGA B149 Type Type of of Gas Gas Sorte Sor...

Page 3: ...ing Components 12 B Connecting Vent Pipe 12 C Placing Securing and Leveling the Appliance 13 D Installing Adaptor and Termination Cap 14 8 Gas Information A Fuel Conversions 15 B Gas Pressures 15 C Gas Connection 15 9 Electrical Information A Wiring the Appliance 17 B Junction Box Installation 18 C Installation for Fan Optional 18 10 Finishing A Mantel Projections 20 B Installing Trim Surrounds 20...

Page 4: ...t is listed to ANSI standards for Vented Gas Appliance Heaters and applicable sections of Gas Burn ing Heating Appliances for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles and Gas Fired Appliances for Use at High Altitudes Models U S 0 2000 ft or Canada 2000 4500 ft Maximum Input BTU h Minimum Input BTU h Orifice Size DMS QVI 30FB S NG US 38 000 27 000 31 CANADA 34 200 24 300 32 QVI 30FB S LP US 34...

Page 5: ...ocal regional state and national codes and regulations Consult insurance carrier local building fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction about restrictions installation inspection and permits 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...

Page 6: ...acture 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 PACK service kit See Service Parts List Cracks that are unacceptable Cracks greater than 1 32 in wide and 3 in long are at risk of growing Cracks that penetrate entirely through the firebrick material Insp...

Page 7: ...peries The firebrick refractory glass doors screen rails screen mesh and log grates can be removed from a factory built firebox in order to gain minimum gas insert opening requirements Any smoke shelves shields and baffles may be removed from the factory built firebox if attached with mechanical fasteners The metal floor of the solid fuel firebox may be removed to facilitate the installation of th...

Page 8: ...ce to all clearance specifications in manual Fire Risk Odor Risk Clearance to combustible material under the insert is 1 4 inch 0 6 cm Use leveling legs to raise insert minimum 1 4 inch above combustible material or outer wrap of factory built firebox WARNING WARNING MEASUREMENTS FROM TOP EDGE OF UNIT 12 in MIN 12 in MAX MANTEL EXHAUST VENT PIPE INLET AIR VENT PIPE ...

Page 9: ... 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 Figure 4 1 Minimum height from roof to lowest discharge opening 4 4 Termination Locations 3 foot minimum in snow regions WARNING HORIZONTAL OVERHANG VERTICAL WALL GAS DIRECT...

Page 10: ...nces connected to the flue Vent this appliance directly outside Use separate vent system for this appliance B Horizontal Venting Horizontal venting is NOT allowed 5 5 Vent Information and Diagrams A Vent Table Key The abbreviations listed in this vent table key are used in the vent diagrams Symbol Description VMIN Minimum Vertical Run Length 14 ft VMAX Maximum Vertical Run Length 50 ft WARNING TER...

Page 11: ...id fuels unless all original parts have been replaced and the fireplace re approved by the authority having jurisdiction F Remote Control The receiver for the remotes must be installed BETWEEN the base pan of the insert and the firebox of the wood burning fireplace see photo below Note If the factory built fireplace has no gas access hole provided an access hole of 1 inch 25 mm diameter or less ma...

Page 12: ... the factory installed 3 inch collar in the stainless steel section of pipe see Figure 7 1 Use 3 screws to attach either a 4 foot or 30 foot 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 Seal opening between flex vent and chimney just above insert Unfaced fiberglass insulation may...

Page 13: ...her to shorten Install fiberglass insulation pieces to back face of surround Attach surround Follow instructions accompanying surround Push insert so that surround becomes tight against face of fireplace Fire Risk Only an approved Hearth Home Technologies surround may be used to cover integral grills on solid fuel burning fireplaces No other components such as shrouds sheet metal plates etc may be...

Page 14: ...f with self tapping screws included in kit Figure 7 5 To help eliminate cold air drafts it may be necessary to place non combustible insulation around the flues as they go though the damper Note The LINK DV4 30B system REQUIRES this insulation Masonry Factory Built Wood Burning EXHAUST AIR VENT PIPE TERMINATION CAP LINK DV30B Installation LINK DV4 30B Installation INLET AIR VENT PIPE WARNING DO NO...

Page 15: ... 1 2 psig Close the manual shutoff valve BEFORE pressure testing gas line at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig Verify inlet pressures High pressure may cause overfire 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 NOTE Gas line may be run ...

Page 16: ... check with the local gas utility If installing this appliance at an elevation above 4500 feet in Canada check with local authorities CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS Explosion Risk Fire Risk Asphyxiation Risk Check all fittings and connections Do not use open flame After the gas line installation is complete all connections must be tightened and checked for leaks with a commercially available non corrosive le...

Page 17: ...ntrol See Figure 9 2 for junction box wiring Prevent accidental appliance operation when not attended Unplug or remove batteries from remote control if absent or if appliance will not be used for an extended period of time Property damage possible from elevated temperatures CAUTION ON OFF ON OFF SWITCH REMOTE SWITCH PIGTAIL OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE STANDING PILOT WHT RED VALVE Not...

Page 18: ...insert is required Detach flexible liner from back of unit if insert is installed Remove the four screws on the cover plate see Figure 9 3 Figure 9 3 FAN COVER PLATE POWER CORD GROUND WIRE Bend up the tabs on the base pan see Figure 9 4 Place the blower in between the bend up tabs Install and wire the blower per instruction shipped with the fan The ground wire of the fan can clip on the side of th...

Page 19: ...MUST BE REPLACED IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH TYPE 1050 C RATED WIRE JUNCTION BOX VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL TEMPERATURE SENSOR SWITCH WHT GRN BLK BLK 110 120 VAC BLOWER BLOWER RECEPTACLE BLK BLK BLK BLK WHT GROUND WHT BLK BLK BLK FAN TEMPERATURE SENSOR SWITCH SPEED CONTROL RHEOSTAT JUNCTION BOX GROUND WIRE ATTACH TO ANY METAL SURFACE BEND UP TABS ...

Page 20: ...Surrounds Combustible materials MUST NEVER overlap onto the front face 1 Find the coiled low voltage wires and ON OFF switch at tached to outer right side of the insert see Figure 10 2 2 Reconnect the low voltage wires to the ON OFF switch 3 Attach surround assembly by hooking the support bracket on the locating tabs on top of the gas insert fireplace see Figure 10 2 Once the surround assem bly is...

Page 21: ... safely D Ember Placement Explosion Risk Follow ember placement 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 Ember material is shipped with this gas appliance To place the ember material Embers CANNOT be placed directly over ports When placing Glowing...

Page 22: ...4 4 7 7 5 5 3 3 Log Placement CAUTION Logs are fragile Carefully remove the logs from the packaging LOG 1 SRV2020 140 Place log 1 by locating the legs of log over the air deflector The notch or the back side of the log should center and sit against air deflector 1 1 2020 144E 10 07 LOG PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 23: ...log slides over grate Slide log all the way back on tab and grate LOG 2 SRV2020 141 Position log 2 by locating its slot over the tab on the front left of the burner The slot in the left end of the log slides over the grate Slide right corner of log all the way forward on the tab 2 2 3 3 LOG 4 SRV340 704 Place log 4 across log 1 and log 2 in the grooved out areas as shown 4 4 ...

Page 24: ...of log 5 and the left end of the log sits in the horizontal carved out section of log 1 LOG 7 SRV740 707 Place log 7 across logs 1 and 3 in the grooved out areas as shown LOG 5 SRV340 706 Place log 5 across log 1 and log 3 The notch in the bottom of the log sets on the carved out edge on top of log 3 The back of the log sits in the grooved out area in log 1 5 6 6 7 7 5 ...

Page 25: ...ace the glass door on the appliance Fasten the latches on the glass frame FIREBOX SURROUND LOCATING TABS G Air Shutter Setting Optimal flame appearance is dependent on the air shutter setting Adjustments should be made by a qualified technician Handle glass doors with care Inspect the gasket to ensure it is undamaged Inspect the glass for cracks chips or scratches Do NOT strike slam or scratch gla...

Page 26: ...ion manual provided with this appliance For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Do NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNI...

Page 27: ...ion and ventilation air If not installed operated and main tained in accordance with the man ufacturer s instructions this product could expose you to substances in fuel or fuel combustion which are known to the State of California to cause can cer birth defects or other reproduc tive harm Keep burner and control compartment clean See installation and operating instructions accompanying appliance ...

Page 28: ...products used in the paint and logs During this break in period it is recommended that some windows in the house be opened for air circulation This will help avoid setting off smoke detectors and help eliminate any odors associated with the appliance s initial burning Figure 12 1 Proper Pilot Flame If adjustment is needed remove cap screw from gas valve using 1 8 inch standard screwdriver see Figu...

Page 29: ...ce Combustible materials may ignite ISSUE SOLUTIONS Condensation on the glass This is a result of gas combustion and temperature variations As the appliance warms this condensation will disappear Blue flames This is a result of normal operation and the flames will begin to yellow as the appliance is al lowed to burn for 20 to 40 minutes Odor from appliance When first operated this appliance may re...

Page 30: ...me impingement Ensure that the thermocouple connection at the gas valve is fully inserted and tight hand tighten plus 1 4 turn Disconnect the thermocouple from the valve place one millivolt meter lead wire on the tip of the thermcouple and the other meter lead wire on the thermocouple copper lead Start the pilot and hold the valve knob in If the millivolt reading is less than 15mV replace the ther...

Page 31: ...tank Check the LP propane tank Refill the fuel tank b Inner vent pipe leaking exhaust gases back into the system Check venting system for damage Replace repair improperly assembled pipe sections c Glass too loose and air tight packet leaks in corners after usage Replace glass panel assembly d Bad thermopile or thermocouple Replace if necessary e Improper vent cap installation Check for proper inst...

Page 32: ...sembly 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 Avoid striking scratching or slamming glass Do NOT use abrasive cleaners Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white film Do NOT clean glass when hot Turn off appliance after 3 4 hours of operation and ALLOW TO CO...

Page 33: ... for inspection 2 Replace appliance if 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 deterioration Replace burner if necessary 3 Replace ember materials with new dime size and shape pieces Do not block ports or obstruct lighting paths 4 Check for smooth li...

Page 34: ...13 3 4 in 350 mm 3 1 8 in 80 mm 6 5 8 in 169 mm Two ø 2 13 16 in 71 mm 9 9 16 in 142 mm REF 15 15 Reference Materials A Appliance Dimension Diagram Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions Use for reference only For framing dimensions and clearances refer to Section 3 MODEL DIMENSIONS Location QVI 30FB S Inches Millimeters A 18 457 B 6 1 2 165 C 29 3 8 746 D 26 1 16 661 E 20 5 8 524 F 15 3 16 38...

Page 35: ...lex Liner Kits Figure 15 3 Direct Vent Flex Liner Accessory Kits Direct Vent Flex Liner Accessory Kits see Figure 15 3 Flash Damp Zero clearance damper flashing kit for use with LINK DV 30B or LINK DV4 30B liner kits LINK ZC ADP Zero clearance chimney adapter SVRLINK ADP Adapter kit colinear to coaxial 3 inches included in above kits FLEX3 30 One 3 inch flexible liner expands to 30 feet FLEX3 30 2...

Page 36: ...20 910 Rev H 6 09 36 Service Parts Diagram QVI 30FB S R C Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date Oct 2007 Ending Manufacturing Date _____ Part number list on following page Log Set Assembly 4 1 6 2 7 3 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...

Page 37: ...affle Assembly 2020 046 10 Piezo Ignitor 291 513 Y 11 Burner NG LP 2020 024 Y 12 Grate Assembly 2020 025 13 Glass Door Assembly GLA FBINB Y 14 Valve Cover Plate 783 125 Blower Assembly GFK 160A Cover Plate 778 185 Glass Latch Assembly Qty 2 Req 386 122A Y Junction Box 040 250A Y Mineral Wool 050 721 Patch Kit SRV PACK Pilot Tube SRV485 301 Y Rheostat Assembly 100 510A Y Rheostat Knob 100 512 Y Tem...

Page 38: ...ordered from an authorized dealer Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS PART NUMBER 1 Pilot Assembly NG 2103 010 Y Pilot Assembly LP 2103 011 Y 2 Pilot Gasket 768 432 3 Burner Orifice NG 31A 506 800 Y Burner Orifice LP 50A 446 801 Y 4 Bracket Orifice 778 169 5 Bracket Pilot 783 170 6 Pilot Bracket Gasket 778 431 7 Burner Tube 477 301A Y 8 Flex Ball Valve Assembly 302 320A Y 9 Valve NG 230 071...

Page 39: ...Quadra Fire QVI 30FB S 2020 910 Rev H 6 09 39 D Limited Lifetime Warranty Î ...

Page 40: ...Quadra Fire QVI 30FB S 2020 910 Rev H 6 09 40 D Limited Lifetime Warranty continued ...

Page 41: ..._____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Printed in U S A Copyright 2009 R This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents United States 4593510 4686807 4766876 4793322 4811534 5000162 5016609 5076254 5113843 5191877 5218953 5263471 5328356 5341794 5347983 5429495 5452708 5542407 5601073 56134...

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