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5100-I WOOD INSERT 

1445 North Highway

Colville, WA  99114

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www.quadrafire.com

Part 250-1960 Rev B      January 30, 2004

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Listed by

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Oregon USA

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

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PRIOR TO FIRST FIRE

:  Remove all labels from glass.  Clean plated surfaces with a glass cleanser and soft cloth 

to prevent staining from fingerprint oils.

This  manual  contains  instructions  for  Installation, Operation  &  Maintenance.   Please  read  this  entire 

manual  before  you  install  and  use  your  new  room  heater.   Failure  to  follow  instructions  may  result  in 

property damage, bodily injury, or even death.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES:

1)  When installing your insert, particular attention should be paid to fire protection. If this room heater is not properly 

installed, a house fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the installation instructions. Contact local building, fire 
officials or authority having jurisdiction about restrictions,installation inspection and permits requirements in your area.

2)  CAUTION: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or 

“freshen up” a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.

3)  During operation, if any part of the insert starts to glow, the insert is in an overfired condition. Close the air controls 

completely by pulling them out, until the glowing has stopped.

  OVERFIRING VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY!

4)  Cool ashes should be disposed of carefully, using a metal container.
5)  Do not burn wet or green wood. Store wood in a dry location.
6)  DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.  Do not 

burn treated wood, or wood with salt (driftwood, etc.). Burning materials other than wood (including charcoal) under 
adverse conditions may generate carbon monoxide in the home, resulting in illness or possible death.

7)  Do not permit creosote or soot to accumulate excessively in the chimney or inside the firebox.
8)  Check your chimney system thoroughly when installing into an existing metal or masonry chimney. Seek professional 

advice if in doubt about its condition.

9)  Do not connect this unit to a chimnney flue already serving another appliance.
10)  Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as shown in this manual for this appliance.
11)  Build fire on brick firebox floor. Do not use grates, andirons or other methods to support fuel.
12)  HOT WHILE IN OPERATION! Keep children, pets, clothing and furniture away. Contact can cause skin burns.
13)  Do not connect to any air distribution duct or system.
14)  RISK OF FIRE! Do not operate with insert door open. Operating with door open could result in overfiring.
15)  For further information refer to NFPA 211 (US) or CAN/CSA-B365 (Canada).
16)  Do not operate without fully assembling all components.
17)  Do not operate with broken glass. 

Summary of Contents for 5100I

Page 1: ...red condition Close the air controls completely by pulling them out until the glowing has stopped OVERFIRING VOIDSYOUR WARRANTY 4 Cool ashes should be disposed of carefully using a metal container 5 Do not burn wet or green wood Store wood in a dry location 6 DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL Do not burn treated wood or wood with salt driftwood etc Burn...

Page 2: ...écor individualize the use of your appliance and provide financial options in acquiring a quality hearth appliance Ask your Quadra Fire Dealer for information on these options From design to fabrication to shipping Our guarantee of quality is more than a word it s Quadra Fire tradition and we proudly back this tradition with a Limited Lifetime Warranty Prior to installation we ask you to take a fe...

Page 3: ...ide Air Installation 13 Blower Cord Installation Snap Disc Operation 13 Blower Replacement 14 Fan Speed Control Adjustment 14 Fan Wiring Diagram 14 Panel Sets and Trim Sets 15 Zero Clearance Adjustable Trim Support 16 OPERATION OVERVIEW Wood Selection Storing 17 Overfiring 17 Building A Fire 17 Burn Rates Opacity 18 Fan Operation Instructions 18 Ash Removal 18 Air Quality 19 Air Controls Primary S...

Page 4: ...MENSIONS TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW STD 47 30 1 2 Large 51 1 4 34 1 4 Panel Size A B A B 39 1 8 994mm 26 3 4 679mm 9 1 8 232mm 22 1 4 565mm 21 1 8 537mm 29 5 8 752mm 10 1 2 267mm 34 3 16 919mm C L 25 5 8 651mm 12 7 8 327mm 17 7 8 454mm 39 1 8 994mm 12 0 305mm ...

Page 5: ...modate the insert and must be returned to original condition for use as a conven tional fireplace CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES United States and Canada Hearth Extension A B C D F E Insert SideWall Fascia or Trim Mantel A B C D E F INSTALLATION Masonry Heat Circulating and Zero Clearance 12 305 40 1016 35 889 7 178 16 406 8 200 18 457 Canada With 5 Mantel Deflector Part No 831 1520 12 305 29 737 20 8...

Page 6: ...ation INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS The Quadra Fire 5100 I Insert has met and surpassed the most stringent emissions standards in the United States The sophistica tion of the interior firebox design requires that a proper draft be sup plied by the chimney therefore adherence to the following factors will enable your insert to operate at its optimum capability REQUIRED A minimum starter pipe reachin...

Page 7: ...lternate is acceptable EXAMPLE The specified floor protector should be 3 4 inch thick material with a k factor of 0 84 The proposed alternate is 4 brick with an r factor of 0 2 over 1 8 mineral board with a k factor of 0 29 Step a Use formula above to convert specification to R value Step b Calculate R of proposed system 1 84 R x T 1 k x 0 75 0 893 R brick 0 2 x 4 0 431 4 brick of r 0 2 therefore ...

Page 8: ...f or structure that is within10 feet 305cm of the chimney measured hori zontally Refer to Figure 8C CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS Non combustible fire stopping material Minimum 2 inch 51mm clearance from combustible material and insulation ceiling At least 2 ft 61cm At least 3 ft 91cm CHIMNEY HEIGHT 10 ft 305cm CHIMNEY TOP VIEW FLUE Foundation 1 2 12 7mm airspace 5 8 16mm Fireclay Flue Liner Chimney Wall 4...

Page 9: ...tive vapor barrier at the location were the chimney or other component penetrates to the exterior of the structure 8 Follow the chimney and chimney connector manufacturer s instructions when installing the flue system for use in a mobile home INSTALLATIONS INTO ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACES IN MOBILE HOMES IN USA ONLY WARNING NEVER DRAW COMBUSTION AIR FROM AWALL FLOOR OR CEILING CAVITY OR FROM ANY ENC...

Page 10: ... the size of the flue should be checked to determine that it is not too large for the insert The chimney should also be checked to ensure it meets the minimum standard of the National Fire Protection Associa tion NFPA Standard 211 The following bullets list the more critical requirements for a properly constructed chimney The masonry wall of the chimney if brick or modular block must be a minimum ...

Page 11: ...ely attached to the insert flue collar and the chimney top To prevent room air passage to the chimney cavity of the fireplace seal either the damper area around the chimney liner with high temperature sealant or the fireplace front with fiberglass batting The fireplace must not be altered except that the damper may be removed to accommodate a direct connect starter pipe or chimney liner and extern...

Page 12: ...ireplace USE OF LEVELING BOLTS Figure 12A Two leveling bolts 3 8 x 4 are shipped inside the component pack found inside the firebox NOTE Not all installations will require the use of the leveling bolts If the leveling bolts are necessary you will also need sheetmetal guides placed under the leveling bolts to slide insert into position 1 Remove the bolts from the component pack 2 Locate the weld nu...

Page 13: ...ll replace screws spring handles 8 Push insert back into the fireplace 9 Plug blower cord back into outlet Remove 2 Spring Handles Cover from rear of stove is secured to front of stove BLOWER CORD LOCATION The 5100 I Insert comes standard with 2 blowers installed at the factory with blower cord on right side of insert as you face the unit The blower cord can also be installed on the left side Disc...

Page 14: ...ve 2 Spring Handles TOOLS NEEDED 2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 1 Unplug blower cord from outlet 2 Pull insert out from the fireplace 3 Remove the 2 Air Control spring handles 4 Remove the lower grill by removing 2 screws in the center of the grill 5 Unplug the snap disc by pass switch and speed control from the wiring harness for easier access to blower Located on right hand side of stove as you face the...

Page 15: ...ut top panel in place pushing straight back and then to the right to lock onto top of side panels Attach the top panel to the sides using the screw already installed at the top of side panels and the panel brackets included in the fasteners package 3 Tighten side panels to the stove using a long handle screw driver See Figure 15B Figure 15C Back view of top and side panel assembled PANEL and TRIM ...

Page 16: ...e double sided tape that holds front and side trims to scissors has a particularly powerful bonding adhe sive Adjustments are extremely difficult once trim has adhered to tape Do a dry run first without removing paper from tape 6 Place cut edge of trim under top lip and into position on scissors Place side pieces on first and then front piece The front piece overlaps side pieces NOTE The trim in t...

Page 17: ...red OPERATION Before lighting your first fire in the insert make certain that the baffle is correctly positioned It should be resting against the rear support Also refer to care and cleaning of gold nickel plated surfaces on cover page before lighting your first fire CAUTION Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fi...

Page 18: ...ntil the burn is well established then if you wish turn the fan on at a low rate 5 The fan is equipped with a rheostat speed control The highest fan speed is obtained by turning the rheostat on then adjusting back towards OFF as far as possible without turning the fan off For a low fan speed turn the control knob clockwise as far as possible Remove cold ashes not hot from the insert at regular int...

Page 19: ...to close down the air while still maintaining some flames If the flames tend to go out the setting is too low The Primary Control will assist you in adjusting the insert for a low burn rate The third stage of burning is the charcoal stage This happens when the flammable gases have been burned and the charcoal remains The coals burning with hot blue flames is a naturally clean portion of the burn I...

Page 20: ...ering of glass in door and or side frames and give all screws a final tightening CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture and in turn forms creosote These creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue when a fire is newly started or from a slowly burning fire and accumulate on the...

Page 21: ...e and mark the desired brick and take it to your authorized dealer BAFFLE BRICK REMOVAL INSTALLATION BAFFLE BRICK SET PART 832 1940 NOTE The baffle is made of pumice firebrick supported by stainless steel brackets and covered with a 1 2 ceramic blanket which contacts the firebox on the sides and the back 3 3 4 4 1 2 8 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 5 8 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 1 8 2 3 4 3 1 2 6 3 4 7 1 2 7 10 8 9 1 1 2 1 1 1...

Page 22: ...ower Motor Replacement SN 131587 and above 832 0550 Brick Single give dimensions needed see page 20 832 1970 Brick Set for Firebox 832 3390 Ceramic Blanket 1 2 field cut to size 20 1 2 x 18 1 2 832 2810 Component Pack includes Owner s Manual Warranty Card Touch up Paint 1 Gold Door Spring Handle 2 Gold Air Controls Spring Handles 2 leveling bolts Permanent Label If Fireplace Altered DR 27GD Door A...

Page 23: ...r optional accessories Adjustments regular maintenance cleaning and temporary repairs do not qualify for a service call fee and will not be covered The replacement of consumer replaceable items and installation of upgraded component parts do not quality for a service call fee and will not be covered This limited Lifetime Warranty does not extend to or include surface finish on the appliance door g...

Page 24: ...Page 24 January 30 2004 250 1960 Rev B R ATTENTION INSTALLER Please return this manual to the homeowner when installation is complete ...

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