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- Do not store or  use gasoline or other flam-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.

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What to do if you smell gas

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.

Model:

QV36D-A

Installers Guide

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-
TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFOR-
MATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN-
STALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER.

Underwriters

Laboratories Listed

292-900E  4/03

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS
GUIDE 
MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

1. This appliance may be installed in an af-

termarket, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes.

2. This appliance is only for use with the type

of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUS-
ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913; 4,408,594; 4,422,426; 4,424,792; 4,520,791; 4,793,322;
4,852,548; 4,875,464; 5,000,162; 5,016,609; 5,076,254 5,191,877; 5,218,953; 5,328,356; 5,429,495; 5,452,708; 5,542,407; 5,613,487; (Australia)
543790; 586383; (Canada) 1,123,296; 1,297,746; 2,195,264; (Mexico) 97-0457; (New Zealand) 200265; or other U.S. And foreign patents pending.

Printed in U.S.A.   Copyright 2003

Please contact your Hearth & Home Technologies dealer
with any questions or concerns. For the number of your
nearest dealer, please call 1-800-234-2508

Quadra-Fire, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
1445 N. Hwy. 395, Colville, WA 99114

Summary of Contents for Village QV36D-A

Page 1: ...ANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 This appliance may be installed in an af termarket permanentlylocated manufac tured mobile home wherenotprohibited by local codes 2 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified kit is used WARNING IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXA...

Page 2: ... instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty Prior to the first firing of the fireplace READ the Using Your Fireplace section of the Owners Guide 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 T...

Page 3: ...ng Vent Components 19 C Vent Termination 23 Step 4 Positioning Leveling and Securing the Fireplace 26 Step 5 The Gas Control System 26 Step 6 The Gas Supply Line 37 Step 7 Gas Pressure Requirements 37 Step 8 Wiring the Fireplace 28 Step 9 Finishing 29 Step 10 Installing Trim Logs and Ember Material 30 Installing the Trim 30 Refractory Kit Placement 30 Positioning the Logs 31 Shutter Settings 31 Pl...

Page 4: ...cal codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 in the United States or to the CSA C22 1 Canadian Electric Code in Canada This model may be installed in a bedroom or bed sitting room in the U S A and Canada Approvals and Codes High Altitude Installations U L Listed gas appliances are tested and approved without requiring changes for elevations from 0 to 2...

Page 5: ... these instructions will void the own er s warranty and may present a fire hazard The Hearth Home Technologies Warranty will be voided by and Hearth Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for the following actions Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system component Modification of the fireplace or direct vent system Installation other than as instructed by Hearth Home Technologi...

Page 6: ...879mm 8 5 8 219mm VENT COLLARS ELECTRICAL ACCESS 26 7 8 682mm 12 3 4 323mm 3 1 2 90mm GAS LINE ACCESS 2 1 8 55mm 6 7 8 174mm 14 1 4 362mm 8 5 8 219mm VENT COLLARS 21 1 2 548mm 11 5 8 297mm 28 1 2 724mm TOP STANDOFFS HOOD ELECTRICAL ACCESS GAS CONTROLS RATING PLATE AND LABELS GAS LINE ACCESS ...

Page 7: ...tructing the Fireplace Chase A chase is a vertical box like structure built to enclose the gas fireplace and or its vent system Vertical vents that run on the outside of a building may be but are not required to be installed inside a chase CAUTION TREATMENT OF FIRESTOP SPACERS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHASE MAY VARY WITH THE TYPE OF BUILDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR THE REQUIREMEN...

Page 8: ...ON MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING S h o w s center of 12 x 12 vent framing holes for top and rear venting The center of the hole is one 1 inch 25 4mm above the center of the horizontal vent pipe A B C 1 2 CLEARANCE FROM BACK OF FIREPLACE TO COMBUSTIBLE 0 CLEARANCE TO FRAMING MEMBER 0 CLEARANCE 1 2 CLEARANCE FROM BOTH SIDES OF FIREPL...

Page 9: ...22mm 11 3 4 298mm DV 48D 7 3 8 187mm 6 5 32 156mm 11 5 8 295mm 8 5 8 220mm 8 1 2 216mm 6 7 16 164mm 11 1 16 281mm 6 1 2 165mm 8 1 2 216mm 5 1 16 129mm 8 5 8 220mm 35 3 4 908mm DV 12 17D 12 17 305 432mm 17 24 432 610mm 47 3 4 1 2m DV17 24D DV 12D DV 09D DV 06D DV 45D DV 90D 11 15 16 303mm 5 7 8 149mm 120 3048mm 24 610mm 36 914mm 60 1524mm SL FLEX 10 SL FLEX 5 SL FLEX 3 SL FLEX 2 ...

Page 10: ...ed Identifying Vent Components The vent systems installed on this gas fireplace may in clude one two or three 90 elbow assemblies The rela tionships of vertical rise to horizontal run in vent configura tions using 90 elbows MUST BE strictly adhered to The rise to run relationships are shown in the venting drawings and tables Refer to the diagrams on the next several pages NOTE Two 45 elbows may be...

Page 11: ...e 385 128 See flue restrictor installation in structions CAP V Figure 8 Exhaust Shield FLUE RESTRICTOR EXHAUST SHIELD Figure 6 Flex Vent The flex vent must be supported with the spacing between support intervals not exceeding 4 feet with no more than inch sag between supports A support is required at each change in venting direction and in any location where it is necessary to maintain the necessa...

Page 12: ... tem with the chart to find the appropriate position to set the Flue Restrictor 1 2 3 4 5 SETTINGS 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 9 CHART Vertical Top Vent NG Top Vent LP Rear Vent NG Rear Vent LP 4 1 1 1 1 8 2 2 2 1 15 2 3 2 2 20 3 3 3 3 25 3 3 3 3 30 3 3 3 3 35 3 3 3 3 40 3 3 3 3 4 Center the Flue Restrictor on vent and secure in place by using two self tapping screws see Fig ure 9 5 Reinstall the Exhaust Shi...

Page 13: ... 3 1m 3 MIN 914mm 15 MAX 4 65m 4 MIN 1 22m 20 MAX 6 2m V H 40 MAX 12 4MM H 20 MAX 6 2m Figure 13 Venting with One 90 Elbow NOTE If a 90o elbow is first attached to the unit the maximum horizontal run is 3 feet 914mm NOTE For corner installations A6 inch 152mm section of straight pipe may need to be attached to the fireplace before a 90o elbow to allow the vent pipe to clear the top standoffs H V H...

Page 14: ...g with Two 90 Elbows VENTING WITH TWO 2 90o ELBOWS V FT H H1 FT 1 MIN 305mm 5 MAX 1 52m 2 MIN 610mm 10 MAX 3 1m 3 MIN 914mm 15 MAX 4 65m 4 MIN 1 22m 20 MAX 6 2m V H H1 40 MAX 12 4m H H1 20 MAX 6 2m V V1 H 40 MAX 12 4m H V H1 V V1 H H1 H V NOTE There MUST be a 25 reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and out installation see Figure 6 NOTE There MUST be a 25 reduc...

Page 15: ...2 40 MAX 12 4 m H 8 MAX 2 48 m H H 1 H2 20 MAX 6 2 m V H H H1 H2 1 MIN 305mm 2 MAX 610mm 5 MAX 1 52m 2 MIN 610mm 4 MAX 1 22m 10 MAX 3 1m 3 MIN 914mm 6 MAX 1 86m 15 MAX 4 65m 4 MIN 1 22m 8 MAX 2 48m 20 MAX 6 2m V1 V H H1 40 MAX 12 4 m H 8 MAX 2 48 m H H1 20 MAX 6 2 m V H H H1 H1 V1 H V H1 V H2 H1 NOTE There MUST be a 25 reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and o...

Page 16: ...V1 H H1 40 MAX 12 4m V FT H H1 FT 1 MIN 305mm 5 MAX 1 52m 2 MIN 610mm 10 MAX 3 1m 3 MIN 914mm 15 MAX 4 65m 4 MIN 1 22m 20 MAX 6 2m H H1 20 MAX 6 2m NOTE V V1 H H1 40 MAX 12 4m Figure 17 Venting with three 90 elbows H1 V1 V H H1 V1 H V NOTE There MUST be a 25 reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and out installation see Figure 6 ...

Page 17: ...RS YOU ARE NOT USING If your vertical vent component is over 10 feet you may want to install the included vertical baffle to improve flame appearance Vertical baffle is located in the bag containing the instruction manual Center the vertical baffle on the five inch flue being used and with self tapping screws secure the baffle to the inside of the firebox 1 Attach the First Vent Component to Start...

Page 18: ...tion with the pre ceding component attach with a minimum of two 2 sheet metal screws Figure 21 CORRECT INCORRECT 2 Fasten the shield in place using the pilot holes provided in the part The shield should be oriented such that the 13 1 8 inch dimension longest dimension is running in the same direction the elbow is pointing The shield should be centered directly above the elbow and positioned so tha...

Page 19: ...zontal runs that pass through either interior or exterior walls Cut a 12 inch by 12 inch 305mm X 305mm hole through the wall NOTE The center of the hole is one 1 inch 25 4mm above the center of the horizontal vent pipe Position the firestops on both sides of the hole previ ously cut and secure the firestops with nails or screws The heat shields of the firestops MUST BE placed to wards the top of t...

Page 20: ...ng using the centerpoint previously marked Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists Figure 28 Ceiling Firestop Ceiling Side If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic position and secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the previously cut and framed hole Figure 27 11 x 11 Hole New Framing Members If the area above the ceiling IS an attic position and sec...

Page 21: ...E POSITIONED SO THAT THE ARROW IS POINTING UP For trapezoidal cap termination kit Using screws secure the cap to the exterior wall through the flanges in the cap Figure 30 Trapezoid Termination Cap WARNING THE BOTTOM OF THE VENT TERMINATION CAP MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 12 INCHES 305 MM ABOVE GROUND LEVEL GRADE THE TOP OF THE CAP MUST BE A MIN IMUM OF 18 INCHES 457 MM BELOW COMBUS TIBLE MATERIAL SUCH A...

Page 22: ...T IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED WHENEVER POSSIBLE TO USE THE VINYL PROTECTOR KIT 30 minimum for vinyl clad soffits a vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings only permitted if veranda porch deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor NOTE 1 On private property where term...

Page 23: ... SEE FIGURE 32 FOR MINIMUM HEIGHTS PROVIDED THE TERMINATION CAP IS AT LEAST TWO 2 FEET FROMAVERTICAL WALL AND 2 FEET BELOW AHORIZONTAL OVERHANG NOTE This also pertains to vertical vent systems in stalled on the outside of the building Roof Pitch H min ft flat to 6 12 1 0 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 1...

Page 24: ... and secure the fireplace Figure 33 Proper Positioning Leveling and Securing of a Fireplace Figure 34 Gas Control System STANDING PILOT Step 5 The Gas Control System WARNING THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL The type of gas control system used with this model is Stand ing Pilot Ignition Standing Pilot Ignition System This system includes millivolt control valve standing pilot thermopile the...

Page 25: ...er grille insert the gas supply line through the gas line hole and connect it to the shut off valve When attaching the pipe support the control so that the lines are not bent or torn After the gas line installation is complete use a soap solution to carefully check all gas connections for leaks WARNING DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS Step 7 Gas Pressure Requirements Pressure requir...

Page 26: ...osition on a wall Run a maximum of 25 feet 7 8 m or less length of 18 A W G minimum wire and connect it to the fireplace ON OFF switch pigtails WARNING DO NOT CONNECT 110 120 VAC TO THE WALL SWITCH OR THE CONTROL VALVE WILL BE DESTROYED CAUTION LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNEC TION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS WIRING ERRORS CANCAUSEIMPROPERANDDANGEROUSOPERATION VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING...

Page 27: ...INIMUM SEALANT MATE RIAL MUST BE USED THESE JOINTS ARE NOT RE QUIRED TO BE SEALED ONLY NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL USING 300 F MINIMUM ADHESIVE IF NEEDED CAN BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIRE PLACE SURROUND SEE FIGURE 39 Hearth Extensions A hearth extension may be desirable for aesthetic reasons However ANSI or CAN CGAtesting standards donot require hearth extensions for gas fireplace appliances Figur...

Page 28: ... lowered and the trim door removed Step 10 Installing Trim Refractory Logs and Ember Material Figure 40 Refractory Kit Placement BRICK 291 BRICK 293 CAUTION REFRACTORY IS FRAGILE CAREFULLY RE MOVE THE REFRACTORY FROM THE PACKAGING Remove the logs and log grate from the fireplace Place the back wall refractory centered against the back of the fire place on the grate assembly see Figure 40 When posi...

Page 29: ... those that extend under front logs see photo DO NOT press ember material down into ports or place more than a single layer on burner Do not place embers on or near ports behind front logs CAUTION DO NOT COVER BURNER PORTS WITH EM BER MATERIAL ___________________________________________ Shutter Settings NG LP Burner 1 4 SET Save the remaining ember materials for use during fire place servicing Rep...

Page 30: ...e control in the PILOT position turn the control knob counter clockwise to the PILOT position 6 To light the pilot press the control knob and then press the red or black piezo button once every second The piezo makes a clicking sound It may be necessary to repeat this step If the pilot does not light after 10 seconds go back to step 2 The control knob should be held down for a MINUTE after pilot i...

Page 31: ... the gas supply lines unless the gas valve has been turned to the OFF position in which case the air would have to be purged NOTE The fireplace should be run 3 to 4 hours on the initial start up Turn it off and let it cool completely Remove and clean the glass Replace the glass and run the fireplace for an additional 8 hours This will help to cure the chemicals used in the paint and logs WARNING P...

Page 32: ...surrounding the logs Checking Flame Patterns Flame Height Frequency Periodically By Qualified service technician Home owner Task Make a visual check of your fireplace s flame patterns Make sure the flames are steady not lifting or floating See Figure 41 The thermopile thermocouple tips should be covered with flame See Figure 34 Figure 41 Burner Flame Patterns MAKE SURE THE FLAMES ARE STEADY NOT LI...

Page 33: ...the pilot and hold the valve knob in If the millivolt reading is less than 15mV replace the thermocouple b Defective valve If the thermocouple is producing more than 15 millivolts replace faulty valve 3 The pilot is burning there is no gas burner the valve knob is in the ON position and the ON OFF switch is in the ON position a ON OFF switch or wires defective Check the ON OFF switch and wires for...

Page 34: ... downwards lope is 1 4 inch d Glass too loose and air tight packet leaks in corners after usage Tighten the corner e Bad thermopile or thermocouple Replace if necessary f Improper vent cap installation Check for proper installation and freedom from debris or blockage 6 Glass soots a Flame impingement Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on it b Improper venturi setting...

Page 35: ...essories 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 gasketing glass...

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