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Quadra-Fire • TOPAZ-MBK-IPI, TOPAZ-D-PMH-IPI, TOPAZ-D-MBK-IPI, TOPAZ-D-CSB-IPI Installation Manual • 2341-980_R10 • 11/15

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Installation Standard Work Checklist

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1 Product Specific and Important Safety Information

A. Appliance Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Glass Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. BTU Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

E. Non-Combustible Materials Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F. Combustible Materials Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G. Electrical Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H. Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts . .

2 Getting Started

A. Design and Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

C. Inspect Appliance and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Framing and Clearances

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

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

C. Hearth Extension/Floor Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Termination Location and Vent Information

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

B. Chimney Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Approved Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D. Use of Elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E. Measuring Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F. Venting Guidelines for Horizontal Runs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G. Vent Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Vent Clearances and Framing

A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Wall Penetration Framing/Firestops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Ceiling Firestop/Floor Penetration Framing . . . . . . . . . . .

D. Install Attic Insulation Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Appliance Preparation

A. Top to Rear Vent Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Securing and Leveling the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 Venting and Chimneys

A. Assemble Vent Sections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Assemble Slip Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Secure the Vent Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D. Disassemble Vent Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E. Vertical Termination Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F. Horizontal Termination Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 Electrical Information

A. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Wiring Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 Gas Information

A. Fuel Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Gas Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

E. Air Shutter Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10 Appliance Setup

A. Remove Fixed Glass Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Remove the Shipping Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Clean the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D. Install the Refractory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E. Install the Log Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F. Mineral Wool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G. Install Fixed Glass Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H. Install Flue Restrictor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11 Reference Materials

A. Vent Components Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table of Contents

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Summary of Contents for TOPAZ-MBK-IPI

Page 1: ...gas fitter See Table of Contents for location of additional Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or an...

Page 2: ...rmination Location and Vent Information A Vent Termination Minimum Clearances 9 B Chimney Diagram 10 C Approved Pipe 11 D Use of Elbows 12 E Measuring Standards 12 F Venting Guidelines for Horizontal...

Page 3: ..._____ Electrical Section 8 Pg 44 47 Unswitched power 110 120 VAC provided for the appliance ___________________________ Switch wires properly installed ___________________________ Gas Section 9 Pg 48...

Page 4: ...risdiction for installations at elevations above 4500 feet 1370 m Check with your local gas utility to determine proper orifice size E Non Combustible Materials Specification Material which will not i...

Page 5: ...the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 in in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS Note Th...

Page 6: ...e dry B Tools and Supplies Needed Before beginning the installation be sure that the following tools and building supplies are available Tape measure Framing material Pliers Hammer Phillips screwdrive...

Page 7: ...r reference only Figure 3 1 Appliance Dimensions Location Inches Millimeter Location Inches Millimeter A 27 3 8 695 E 13 3 4 349 B 8 7 8 225 F 23 1 8 587 C 29 1 2 749 G 27 3 4 705 D 22 7 8 581 H 18 45...

Page 8: ...TOPAZD CSB IPI Inches 6 1 2 3 5 1 2 66 1 4 36 40 36 3 4 3 1 Millimeters 165 76 127 25 51 1683 914 1016 933 76 25 C or C C or C G A A C Hearth Extension Floor Protection CAUTION Risk of Fire or Injury...

Page 9: ...ENING 2 FT MIN 20 INCHES MIN H MIN MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING 4 Termination Location and Vent Information Fire Risk Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as specified DO NO...

Page 10: ...HERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED O N P R Q Electrical Service V K V K V L C V QMIN RMAX 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 QM...

Page 11: ...CATED VENTING COMPONENTS This product is approved to be vented either horizontally through the side wall or vertically through the roof You may vent through a Class A or masonry chimney if an approved...

Page 12: ...286 Figure 4 5 Vertical and Horizontal Offset for SLP Elbows Vent Type X Y Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters SLP 5 127 11 3 4 298 SLP Pipe Effective Length Rise Run Inches Millimeters Inches Milli...

Page 13: ...ust be installed When penetrating a combustible ceiling a ceiling firestop must be installed Top Vent Horizontal Termination Two 45 Elbows Installation requirements to replace the first 90 elbow with...

Page 14: ...2 ft 610 mm 3 ft 914 mm 8 ft 2 4 m 4 ft 1 2 m 12 ft 3 7 m 6 ft 1 8 m 14 ft 8 in 4 5 m 8 ft 2 4m 17 ft 4 in 5 3 m 10 ft 3 0 m 20 ft 6 1 m 12 ft 3 7 m 18 ft 10 in 5 7 m 16 ft 4 9 m 16 ft 4 in 5 0 m 20...

Page 15: ...Elbows INSTALLED HORIZONTALLY H1 H2 V1 Figure 4 9 2 Elbows to Max Horizontal V1 Minimum H1 H2 Maximum 3 ft 914 mm 5 ft 1 5 m 4 ft 1 2 m 9 ft 2 7 m 6 ft 1 8 m 11 ft 8 in 3 6 m 8 ft 2 4 m 14 ft 4 in 4 4...

Page 16: ...VERTICALLY OR HORIZONTALLY Figure 4 10 Top Vent Horizontal Termination continued Three Elbows 3 Elbows to Max Horizontal V1 Minimum HTOTAL Maximum 3 ft 914 mm 2 ft 610 mm 4 ft 1 2 m 6 ft 1 8 m 6 ft 1...

Page 17: ...IPI TOPAZ D MBK IPI TOPAZ D CSB IPI Installation Manual 2341 980_R10 11 15 17 Note As vertical pipe increases a flue restrictor may be required Top Vent Vertical Termination No Elbow Figure 4 11 V1 V...

Page 18: ...ft 914 mm 34 ft 10 3 m 5 ft 1 5 m 4 ft 1 2 m 27 ft 9 in 8 5 m 9 ft 2 7 m 6 ft 1 8 m 23 ft 6 in 7 2 m 11 ft 8 in 3 6 m 8 ft 2 4 m 19 ft 3 in 5 9 m 14 ft 4 in 4 4 m 10 ft 3 1 m 15 ft 4 6 m 17 ft 5 2 m...

Page 19: ...Max Horizontal V1 Minimum V1 V2 Maximum H1 H2 Maximum 3 ft 914 mm 38 ft 3 in 11 7 m 2 ft 610 mm 4 ft 1 2 m 32 ft 3 in 9 8 m 6 ft 1 8 m 6 ft 1 8 m 28 ft 3 in 8 6 m 8 ft 8 in 2 6 m 8 ft 2 4 m 24 ft 7 3...

Page 20: ...4 ft 4 in 4 4 m 14 in 356 mm 10 ft 3 1 m 6 in 152 mm 17 ft 5 2 m 14 in 356 mm 12 ft 3 7 m 6 in 152 mm 15 ft 10 in 4 8 m 14 in 356 mm 16 ft 4 9 m 6 in 152 mm 13 ft 4 in 4 1 m 14 in 356 mm 20 ft 6 1 m 6...

Page 21: ...6 in 152 mm 14 in 356 mm 11 ft 4 in 3 5 m 10 ft 3 1 m 6 in 152 mm 14 in 356 mm 14 ft 0 in 4 3 m 12 ft 3 7 m 6 in 152 mm 14 in 356 mm 12 ft 10 in 3 9 m 16 ft 4 9 m 6 in 152 mm 14 in 356 mm 10 ft 4 in 3...

Page 22: ...Elbow Figure 4 16 H1 V1 H1 Minimum H1 Maximum V1 Minimum V1 Maximum 6 in 152 mm 14 in 356 mm 6 ft 1 8 m 40 ft 12 2 m Note As vertical pipe increases a flue restrictor may be required Note A derating o...

Page 23: ...14 in 356 mm 11 ft 4 in 3 5 m 24 ft 7 3 m 10 ft 3 1 m 6 in 152 mm 14 in 356 mm 14 ft 4 3 m 19 ft 10 in 6 0 m 12 ft 3 7 m 6 in 152 mm 14 in 356 mm 12 ft 10 in 3 9 m 21 ft 9 in 6 6 m 16 ft 4 9 m 6 in 15...

Page 24: ...through the ceiling support box until it protrudes approximately 3 in 76mm Connect the flex pipe to the retro connector and attach with sheet metal screws 6 Push the flex pipe back up into the ceiling...

Page 25: ...aust Section Included in Chimney Liner Termination Kit 4 ft 1m of 3 in 76mm Flex Liner Air Intake Section Included in Chimney Liner Termination Kit The chimney must be sealed from the 4 ft 1m section...

Page 26: ...to leave 2 3 in 51 76mm of flex above the existing chimney to allow for connection to the termination kit 5 Connect the flex liner to the top adapter using three sheet metal screws See Figure 4 19 6 F...

Page 27: ...Included in Masonry Chimney Conversion Kit Wall Thimble Cover Included in Masonry Chimney Conversion Kit Figure 4 25 8 Secure the top adapter to the flashing Use three sheet metal screws through the s...

Page 28: ...of Fire Coaxial to colinear venting configuration may only be used in existing non combustible chimney Installation in any other venting application could cause fire CAUTION DO NOT use any flue restri...

Page 29: ...Sides 1 in 25 mm Note Heat shields MUST overlap by a minimum of 1 1 2 in 38 mm If wall thickness is less than 4 in the existing heat shields must be field trimmed If wall thickness is greater than 7 1...

Page 30: ...erior wall A minimum 1 1 2 in 38 mm overlap of attached heat shields must be maintained See Section 7 F for information for regarding the installation of a horizontal termination cap Non Combustible W...

Page 31: ...kept back from the pipe to prevent overheating D Install Attic Insulation Shield WARNING Fire Risk DO NOT allow loose materials or insulation to touch vent Hearth Home Technologies requires the use o...

Page 32: ...ent grille NG Orifice 33 LP Orifice 54 Tools Required Power drill 1 4 in hex driver bit 2 Phillips bit 3 8 in open end wrench high temperature sealant if required Note See appliance Installation Manua...

Page 33: ...front glass assembly and take the glass assembly off the appliance See Figure 6 11 11 Remove the logs and refractory 12 The pilot needs to be lifted slightly to accommodate the burner removal Using 1...

Page 34: ...all the pilot and the pilot shield to the burner 17 On inside of firebox remove plate and gasket on rear of firebox by removing three screws as shown in Figure 6 14 Discard gasket Replace screws on re...

Page 35: ...Failure to maintain air space clearance may cause overheating and fire Figure 6 1 1 Thread Allen bolts through nuts until flush NOTE Two Allen bolts and two nuts are included in the component bag Norm...

Page 36: ...securely fitted and locked into the preceding component Required Commercial Multi family Multi level exceeding two stories or High Rise Applications For installation into a commercial multi family mul...

Page 37: ...Sections NOTICE If slip section is too long the inner and outer flues of the slip section can be cut to the desired length Apply a bead of silicone sealant 300 F minimum continuous exposure rating in...

Page 38: ...upported rise Vertical runs originating off the rear of the appliance or after any elbow must be supported every 8 ft 2 44 m Horizontal runs must be supported every 5 feet 1 52 m Vent supports or plum...

Page 39: ...mark the outline of the cathedral ceiling support box on the outside roof Remove shingles or other roof covering as necessary to cut the rectangular hole for the support box Cut the hole 1 8 in 3 mm l...

Page 40: ...S MIN H MIN MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING Figure 7 11 Minimum Height From Roof To Lowest Discharge opening NOTICE Failure to properly caulk the roof flashing and pipe seams may...

Page 41: ...de the assembled storm collar down the pipe section until it rests on the roof flashing see Figure 7 14 Tighten nut and make sure the collar is tight against the pipe section Caulk around the top of t...

Page 42: ...A minimum 1 1 2 in 38 mm overlap MUST be maintained Use an extended heat shield if the finished wall thickness is greater than 7 1 4 in 184 mm The extended heat shield may need to be cut to length ma...

Page 43: ...alling a horizontal termination cap follow the cap location guidelines as prescribed by current ANSI Z223 1 and CAN CGA B149 installation codes and refer to Section 6 of this manual CAUTION Risk of Bu...

Page 44: ...pplicable electrical codes when it is installed in locations such as in bathrooms or near sinks Low voltage and 110 120 VAC voltage cannot be shared within the same wall box WARNING Risk of Shock Plug...

Page 45: ...g the 6 volt transformer plug into the appliance junction box to supply power to the unit OR install 4AA cell batteries not included into the battery pack before use NOTICE Batteries should only be us...

Page 46: ...und wire At the switch box connect the black hot wire and red switch leg wire to the wall switch as shown At the appliance connect the black hot white neutral and green ground wires to the junction bo...

Page 47: ...tely 45 degrees See Figure 8 3 It may be necessary to remove the on off switch wires from the zip tie that holds the gas line as well as from the wire clasp located on the side of the fan housing in o...

Page 48: ...llations NOTICE If the heating value of the gas has been reduced these rules do not apply Check with your local gas utility or authorities having jurisdiction When installing above 2000 feet elevation...

Page 49: ...stallation The air shutter is set fully open at the factory for minimum vertical vent run Adjust air shutter for longer vertical runs See Figure 9 1 Loosen the wing nuts Slide the wing nut to the righ...

Page 50: ...arrier 2 Remove front casting by lossening thumb screw at bottom of casting slide bottom of casting away from appliance 10 Appliance Setup B Remove the Shipping Materials Remove shipping materials fro...

Page 51: ...refractory pieces are installed properly the gap between the refractory and the burner should be parallel See Figure 10 6 Figure 10 6 Place Left Side Refractory 4 Place the top refractory into the not...

Page 52: ...or that type align the bracket with the appropriate set of screw holes and fasten it to the firebox with two screws Refer to Figure 10 9 and 10 10 LOG PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Place rear log into applia...

Page 53: ...on Ember material is shipped with this gas appliance To place the ember material Apply dime size pieces sparingly along front edge of burner Do not completely block ports Save the remaining ember mate...

Page 54: ...1 2 in 165 mm 9 1 4 in 235 mm SLP90 90 Elbow Effective Height Length SLP PIPE SLP HVS Horizontal Pipe Support SLP FS Ceiling Firestop SLP WS Wall Shield Firestop 10 7 8 in 276 mm 8 7 8 in 225 mm 1 1...

Page 55: ...The heat 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...

Page 56: ...10 9 16 in 269 mm 14 in 356 mm 12 1 2 in 318 mm 12 in 305 mm SLP FLEX TRAP Horizontal Termination Kit 14 in 356 mm 14 1 16 in 357 mm 7 1 2 in 192 mm 10 3 4 in 273 mm SLP CCS BK Cathedral Ceiling Supp...

Page 57: ...mponents Diagrams continued SLP LPC SLP Low Profile Cap 16 IN 406 mm 15 IN 381 mm 16 11 16 IN 424 mm 9 3 16 IN 233 mm 4 1 2 IN 114 mm 16 11 16 IN 424 mm 13 5 8 IN 346 mm 12 1 2 IN 318 mm 17 7 8 IN 454...

Page 58: ...n Manual 2341 980_R10 11 15 58 A Vent Components Diagrams continued DV 46DVA GCL Coaxial Colinear Appliance Connector LINK DV30B Flex Liner Kit 768 380A Stainless Steel Flex Pipe COAXIAL to COLINEAR V...

Page 59: ...SLP48M 46 DVA 48 DL4 48 Pipe Length Black SLP48 BK 46 DVA 48B DL4B Adjustable Length 3 6 Black SLP6A B Adjustable Length 3 6 Galvanized SLP6AM Adjustable Length 3 7 Galvanized 46DVA 08A Adjustable Len...

Page 60: ...P CCS BK 46DVA CS 4SS Ceiling Support 46DVA DC 4CS Co Axial to Co Lineal Appliance Connector 46DVA GCL CAA Decorative Ceiling Firestop Black SLP DCF BK 4TR Decorative Radius Cover DRC RADIUS Firestop...

Page 61: ...Quadra Fire TOPAZ MBK IPI TOPAZ D PMH IPI TOPAZ D MBK IPI TOPAZ D CSB IPI Installation Manual 2341 980_R10 11 15 61...

Page 62: ...ls and Wall Switches Follow the instructions supplied with the control installed to operate your fireplace For safety Install a switch lock or a wall remote control with child protection lockout featu...

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