Quadra-Fire TOPAZ Direct Vent Room Heater 839-1290 Installation And Operation Maintenance Owner'S Manual Download

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- TABLE OF CONTENTS -

Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals

A. Appliance Certi

cations ......................4

B. Glass Speci

cations ............................4

C. BTU Speci

cations ..............................4

D. High Altitude Installations ....................4

E. Non-Combustible Materials .................4

F. Combustible Materials ........................4

G. Requirements for the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts ......5

Section 2: Getting Started

A. Design & Installation

Considerations ....................................6

B. Tools and Supplies Needed................6

C. Inspect Appliance & Components .......6

Section 3: Appliance Location & Clearances

A. Selecting Appliance Location..............7

B. Clearances to Combustibles ...............7

Section 4: Termination Locations

A. Vent Termination Minimum

Clearances..........................................8

Section 5: Vent Information

A. Venting Components ..........................10

B. Use of Elbows .....................................10

C. Measuring Standards ..........................10

D. How to Use the Vent Graph ................11

E. Venting Guidelines ..............................11

F. Horizontal Termination ........................12

G. Vertical Termination ............................15

Section 6: Gas Information

A. Fuel Conversions ................................23

B. Gas Pressures ....................................25

C. Gas Connection.. ................................26

Section 7: Electrical Information

A. Recommendation for Wire ..................27

B. Connecting to the Appliance ...............27

C. Standing Pilot Ignition System Wiring ..27

Section 8: Appliance Setup

A. Remove Shipping Materials ................29

B. Top to Rear Vent Conversion .............29

C. Leg Leveling System ...........................30

D. Accessories .........................................30

E. Front Installation .................................31

F. Brick Installation ..................................31

G. Positioning the Logs ............................32

H. Mineral Wool .......................................33

I. Glass Door Assembly Replacement ...34

J. Blower Installation ...............................34

K. Damper Adjustment ............................36

L. Shutter Adjustment .............................36

Section 9: Operating Instructions

A. Before Lighting Appliance ...................37

B. Controls ...............................................37

C. Lighting Appliance ...............................38

D. After Appliance is Lit ...........................39

E. Frequently Asked Questions ...............39

Section 10: Troubleshooting

...............................40

Section 11: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance

A. Maintenance Tasks .............................43

Section 12: Reference Materials

A. Appliance Dimension Diagram ...........44

B. Vent Components Diagram ................45

C. Vent Components List ........................46

D. Service Parts List ................................48

E. Limited Lifetime Warranty ...................54

F. Contact Information ............................56

Quadra-Fire • Topaz • 7009-113 Rev. Q • 6/14

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Summary of Contents for TOPAZ Direct Vent Room Heater 839-1290

Page 1: ... or death 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 or Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes CAN CSA Z240MH This appliance is only for use with the type s of gas indi cated on the rat...

Page 2: ...hnicien qualifeé et ou muni d une licence de manière à respecter les règlements municipaux Dans la République de Massachusetts l installation doit être effectuée par un plombier ou un installateur d appareils à gaz agrée This appliance must be installed in accordance with the current Standard CAN CSA Z240 MH Mobile Housing or with Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Par...

Page 3: ...Conversions 23 B Gas Pressures 25 C Gas Connection 26 Section 7 Electrical Information A Recommendation for Wire 27 B Connecting to the Appliance 27 C Standing Pilot Ignition System Wiring 27 Section 8 Appliance Setup A Remove Shipping Materials 29 B Top to Rear Vent Conversion 29 C Leg Leveling System 30 D Accessories 30 E Front Installation 31 F Brick Installation 31 G Positioning the Logs 32 H ...

Page 4: ...ass WARNING Do NOT use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Manufactured Home or Mobile Home installation may occur only after the home is site located and must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard...

Page 5: ...nt terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled 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 OBSTRUCTIONS G Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Inspection The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installa tion...

Page 6: ... 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 instal lation Follow these instructions carefully during the installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit Keep appliance dry Mold or rust may cause odors Water may damage controls WARNING Installation and u...

Page 7: ...nce to all clearance specifications in manual WARNING B Clearances Figure 3 1 Model A B C D E F G Topaz Inches 6 1 2 6 1 54 36 40 23 Millimeters 165 152 25 1372 914 1016 584 NOTE Flooring beneath appliance may reach 90 degrees plus room ambient temperature Check with flooring manufacturer for maximum temperature allowed on flooring surfaces It is permissible to place the appliance on carpet CAUTIO...

Page 8: ... 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 Measure vertical clearances from this surface Measure horizontal clearances from this surface See Figu...

Page 9: ...MAX 1 cap 3 feet 2 x Q ACTUAL 2 caps 6 feet 1 x Q ACTUAL 3 caps 9 feet 2 3 x Q ACTUAL 4 caps 12 feet 1 2 x Q ACTUAL QMIN termination caps x 3 RMA X 2 termination caps xQACTUAL N 6 inches non vinyl sidewalls 12 inches vinyl sidewalls P 8 ft Alcove Applications NOTE 1 On private property where termination is less than 7 feet above a sidewalk driveway deck porch veranda or balcony use of a listed cap...

Page 10: ...agonal 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 between two elbows See Figur...

Page 11: ...is 6 in 152mm Horizontal sections require a 1 4 in 6mm rise for every 12 in 305mm of horizontal travel Exterior Vent Diameter 6 5 8 in 168mm Inner Vent Diameter 4 in 102mm Horizontal sections require noncombustible support every 3 ft 914mm e g wall straps For any vertical termination a minimum of 6 ft 1 8m vertical must be used EXCEPTIONS FOR HORIZONTAL INSTALLATIONS When installing the Topaz in a...

Page 12: ...twist lock adapter is built into the appliance at the factory Wall thickness may vary Remember to include wall thickness in minimum clearances when figuring venting lengths for your installation needs Note Female ends of direct vent pipe elbows are designed to slide straight onto the male ends of adjacent pipes by orienting the pipe indentations so they match and slide into the entry slots on the ...

Page 13: ...grade i e basement application proper drainage must be provided to prevent water from entering the snorkel termination Do not backfill around snorkel termination HOT WOOD SCREW WALL THIMBLE Step 4 Position the horizontal termination cap in the center of the 10 in x 10 in 254mm x 254mm square hole and run a bead of non hardening mastic around its outside edges so as to make a seal between it and th...

Page 14: ...top to vinyl standoff SCREWS Apply sealant to all four sides VINYL SIDING Figure 5 8 8 in 203mm 7 in 178mm 7 in 178mm 6 in 152mm Figure 5 7 NOTE Some termination caps may cause the vent pipe to be off center on flashing Ensure that proper clearances to combustible materials are maintained If you are not using an approved termination cap with a built in vinyl siding standoff on a building with viny...

Page 15: ...ep 2 Set the gas appliance in its desired location Drop a plumb bob down from the ceiling to the position of the appliance flue exit and mark the location where the vent will penetrate the ceiling Drill a small hole at this point Next drop a plumb bob from the roof to the hole previously drilled in the ceiling and mark the spot where the vent will penetrate the roof Determine if ceiling joists roo...

Page 16: ...requirements as outlined in the current CAN CGA B149 Installation Codes in Canada the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 in USA or local codes Note that for steep roof pitches the vent height must be increased See Roof Pitch Table Figure 4 3 on page 8 In high wind conditions nearby trees adjoining rooflines steep pitched roofs and other similar factors can result in poor draft or down draf...

Page 17: ...ramed and sheetrocked with standard construction materials however refer to these installation instructions for the minimum allowable clearance between the outside of the vent pipe and the combustible surfaces of the enclosure Do not fill any of the required air space with insulation Step 9 Twist lock the vent cap and seal Note For multi story vertical installations a ceiling firestop is required ...

Page 18: ...athing Step 5 Using tin snips cut the support box from the top corners down to the roofline and fold the resulting flaps over the roof sheathing Figure 5 18 Before nailing it to the roof run a bead of non hardening mastic around the top edges of the support box to make a seal between it and the roof Clean out any combustible material from inside the support box Step 6 Complete the cathedral ceilin...

Page 19: ...m Connect the flex pipe to the retro connector and attach with sheet metal screws Step 6 Push the flex pipe back up into the ceiling support box center the retro connector and attach it to the support box with sheet metal screws Step 7 The connection between the appliance and the retro connector may be completed with sections of direct vent pipe Top Adapter Sheet Metal Screws Flex Pipe Figure 5 21...

Page 20: ...ex Liner Pipe Length Optional Chimney Liner Termination Cap Co Axial to Co Linear Connector 30 ft 9m of 3 in 76mm Flex Liner Exhaust Section Pipe Length Optional 4 ft 1m of 3 in 76mm Flex Liner Air Intake Section The chimney must be sealed from the 4 ft 1m section to termination using a smoke shelf or a damper The seal should be 6 in 152mm below the end of the 4 ft 1m Air Intake section This secti...

Page 21: ...ngth 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 3 Secure the flashing to the top of the masonry chimney using a bead of non hardening sealant adhesive If the flashing is larger than the top of the chimney cut and fold flashing as needed to fit chimney Figure 5 26 Step 5 Connect the flex liner...

Page 22: ...e the top adapter to the flashing Use three sheet metal screws 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 Figure 5 28 Flex Liner Flex Coupler Sheet Metal Screws Figure 5 27 Figure 5 29 Figure 5 30 Step 10 Slide wall thimble cover over retro connector and secure with masonry bolts Figure 5 30 If you ...

Page 23: ...and lifting the burner out Figure 6 3 Remove the three screws on the front of the burner support Set screws aside Figure 6 5 Remove the main burner orifice using a 5 8 in wrench and replace the orifice with the proper size as indi cated below for your gas type and venting TOOLS REQUIRED Power drill a 90 handle is helpful 2 Phillips bit 5 32 in Allen wrench 5 8 in open end wrench KIT CONTENTS Repla...

Page 24: ...emove the rods and adapter cap 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 Replace pilot injector with the one supplied with the appli ance 35 for Propane 62 for Natural Gas Replace pilot hood snapping it into position making sure notch and tab line up Reinstall burner ...

Page 25: ...low Proper input pressures required for optimum appliance per formance gas line sizing requirements need to be followed from NFPA51 WARNING Fire Risk Explosion Hazard High pressure will damage valve Disconnect gas supply piping BEFORE pressure testing gas line at test pressures above 1 2 psig Close the manual shutoff valve BEFORE pressure testing gas line at test pressures equal to or less than 1 ...

Page 26: ... local building codes if any If not follow ANSI Z223 1 Instal lation should be done by a qualified installer approved 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 ens...

Page 27: ...tat see individ ual thermostat instructions to ensure proper operation of appliance 4 Use low resistance thermostat wire for wiring from igni tion system to the wall switch and thermostat 5 Use the following chart for wire sizing 6 Keep wire lengths as short as possible by removing any excess wire length 7 Low voltage and 110 VAC voltage cannot be shared within the same wall box Wire Size Max Leng...

Page 28: ...ntrols Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing Shock hazard Replace damaged wire with type 105O C rated wire Wire must have high temperature insulation CAUTION Red 28 in 711mm Ignitor Switch ON OFF Thermopile Gas Pilot Ignitor Thermocouple VALVE Red 28 in 711mm ...

Page 29: ...alling as indi cated in Figure 8 6 Figure 8 2 Remove inner collar adapter KIT CONTENTS Rear vent grille NG orifice 113 LP orifice 063 TOOLS REQUIRED Power drill 2 Phillips bit high temp silicone sealant optional Figure 8 3 Remove rear valve cover shield Remove rear access plate and gasket Save the screws Figure 8 4 Place cover plate and gasket over top vent and attach with the four screws previous...

Page 30: ...ed safely WARNING C Leg Leveling System Figure 8 8 Thread Allen bolts through nuts until flush The Allen bolts and nuts are included in the component pack inside the appliance firebox Figure 8 9 Slide assembled nuts and bolts into the slots on the legs with the nuts on the bottom Figure 8 10 Use a 5 32 in 4mm Allen wrench to adjust legs up and down to desired level Figure 8 6 Install vent pipe ada...

Page 31: ...S FOR QUARTET AND SOLITAIRE FACE OPTIONS Figure 8 11 Solitaire Front Quartet Front Spacer NOTE The brick supplied with the Topaz is not an optional accessory The brick must be installed for safe and proper operation F Brick Installation Figure 8 15 Install rear panel by placing it behind the log pins flush and centered against the back of the firebox NOTE Rear panel and top panel baffle are the sa...

Page 32: ...talled side panel and support the other end with one hand Install the remaining side panel and bend over the tabs to hold it in place Rest top panel baffle on sides and slide top panel baffle left or right until centered Figure 8 18 Fully installed brick set Note that with the brick installed the firebox is narrower at the back than in the front G Positioning the Logs While still breakable the log...

Page 33: ...te your log set application reinstall the glass and the front of the unit H Mineral Wool Follow ember placement instructions in manual Do NOT place embers directly over burner ports Replace ember material annually Explosion Risk WARNING Improperly placed embers interferes with proper burner operation Figure 8 25 Place individual pieces of embers in front of and around the gas log where they can be...

Page 34: ...ng Place blower under appliance Attach blower from front with 4 screws to blower bracket Figure 8 27 Install snap disc in bracket Attach bracket to fire box with 5 16 in wrench Figure 8 28 Connect electrical connector to snap disc TOOLS REQUIRED 2 Phillips head bit hand drill 11 16 in wrench and a 5 16 in wrench Attach with 4 screws nap isc Bracket 5 16 nut I Glass Door Assembly Replacement Remove...

Page 35: ...Fire Topaz 7009 113 Rev Q 6 14 Figure 8 31 Blower Wiring Diagram Fan Speed Control Thermal Disc 110 VAC Power Cord BLAC K Bushing Strain Relief GREEN BLACK Ground Fan Assembly BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE ...

Page 36: ...k in place K Damper Adjustment Make adjustment Let appliance warm up before adjusting Loosen screw using a Phillips head screwdriver Pivot the vertical damper adjustor in 1 4 in 6mm incre ments while observing the flame activity Turning clockwise to open damper less flame height and more blue in flame color Turning counterclockwise to close damper increased flame height and more yellow in flame co...

Page 37: ... baffle adjustment Ensure that there are no gas leaks Ensure that the glass is sealed and in the proper posi tion Ensure that the flow of combustion and ventilation air is not obstructed front grilles and vent caps B Controls FAN SPEED This knob controls the speed of the blower that pushes the heated air into the room MAIN BURNER This control is used to turn the appliance on and off PILOT IGNITOR ...

Page 38: ...the appliance May need to remove face front first 5 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to the OFF position Do not force 6 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B of the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step 7 Push gas control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the pilot position...

Page 39: ...tors Smoke and odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals CAUTION 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 ISSUE SOLUTIONS Condensation on the glass This is a result of gas combustion and temperatu...

Page 40: ...rmocouple 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 lead wire on the tip of the thermocouple and the other meter 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 thermocouple b Defective valve If the thermocoup...

Page 41: ...haust gases back into the system Check for proper vent connection at flue collar and all vent joints c Horizontal vent improperly pitched The horizontal vent cap should slope down only enough to prevent any water from entering the appliance d Bad thermopile or thermocouple Replace if necessary e Improper vent cap installation Check for proper installation and freedom from debris or blockage 6 Glas...

Page 42: ...g 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 COOL Remove and clean glass assembly Replace glass assembly and operate appliance for additional 12 hours Refer to maintenance instructions Inspect external vent cap regularly Ensure no debris blocks cap Combu...

Page 43: ...es sary 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 USE CAUTION WHEN CLEANING HANDLING CERAMIC BURNER 3 Replace ember material with new dime size and shape pieces Do not block ports or obst...

Page 44: ...reference only For clearances refer to Section 3 Figure 12 1 Appliance Dimensions B C A K L M N O D E F G H I J Location Inches Millimeter Location Inches Millimeter A 27 3 8 695 I 19 3 8 492 B 7 178 J 16 7 8 429 C 27 3 4 705 K 22 1 2 572 D 27 1 2 698 L 3 1 8 79 E 13 3 4 349 M 29 1 2 749 F 8 3 8 213 N 18 457 G 5 1 8 130 O 23 1 8 687 H 22 5 8 575 ...

Page 45: ...m 17 24 in 432 610mm 11 3 4 in 298mm 5 3 4 in 146mm 6 5 8 in 168mm 6 3 8 in 162mm 6 1 2 in 165mm 9 5 8 in 244mm 6 5 8 in 168mm 6 1 2 in 165mm 6 3 8 in 162mm 9 5 8 in 244mm SLP6M SLP12M SLP12AM SLP45 BK SLP90M 3 3 4 in 95mm 12 17 in 305 432mm 35 3 4 in 908mm 23 3 4 in 603mm 47 3 4 in 1213mm SLP4M SLP48M SLP36M SLP24M SLP6AM 10 9 16 in 269 mm 14 in 356 mm SLP CCS BK Cathedral Ceiling Support Box Bla...

Page 46: ... 3 48 Pipe Length Galvanized SLP48M 46 DVA 48 B 8 4 A V D 6 4 K B 8 4 P L S k c a l B h t g n e L e p i P 8 4 Adjustable Length 3 6 Black SLP6A BK Adjustable Length 3 6 Galvanized SLP6AM Adjustable Length 3 7 Galvanized 46DVA 08A Adjustable Length 3 7 Black 46DVA 08AB Adjustable Length 3 12 Black SLP12A BK Adjustable Length 3 12 Galvanized SLP12AM Adjustable Length 3 14 5 Galvanized 46DVA 16A Adju...

Page 47: ... a R e v i t a r o c e D Firestop Spacer Ceiling Firestop SLP FSM 46DVA FS Flex Trap Cap with Firestop SLP FLEX TRAP Flex Trap Cap with Firestop and 30 Flex Pipe SLP FLEXTRAP30B Masonry Chimney Conversion Kit 46DVA KMC S E A V D 6 4 t r o p p u S t e s f f O K B T W P L S k c a l B e l b m i h T l l a W t e s f f O C S A V D 6 4 M C S P L S r a l l o C m r o t S S W A V D 6 4 M S V H P L S d n a B...

Page 48: ...ase 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 HHT dealer distributor whichever occurs earlier The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from HHT regardless of the installation or occupancy date The warranty peri...

Page 49: ...ED ABOVE WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use As a heating appliance some changes in color of interior and exterior surface finishes may occur This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty Damage to printed plated or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints accidents misuse scratches melted items or other extern...

Page 50: ...this manual with party responsible for use and operation R Quadra Fire Topaz 7009 113 Rev Q 6 14 Printed in U S A Copyright 2014 Quadra Fire a brand of Hearth Home Technologies 7571 215th Street West Lakeville MN 55044 www quadrafire com Please contact your Quadra Fire dealer with any questions or concerns For the location of your nearest Quadra Fire dealer please visit www quadrafire com This pro...

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