Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev. H • 9/07
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Getting Started
Introducing the Quadra-Fire Gas Appliances
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 the outside.
The information contained in this
Installers Guide
, unless
noted otherwise, applies to all models and gas control
systems. Gas appliance diagrams, including the dimensions,
are shown in this section.
Pre-install Preparation
This gas insert fireplace and its components are tested
and safe when installed in accordance with this
Installers
Guide
. Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment,
particularly the condition of the glass.
Do not install any
unit with damaged, incomplete, or substitute parts.
The vent system components and trim surrounds are shipped
in separate packages. The gas logs are packaged
separately and must be field installed.
Read all of the instructions before starting the instal-
lation. Follow these instructions carefully during the
installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit.
Failure to follow 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 damaged fireplace or vent system component.
• Modification of the fireplace or direct vent system.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies.
• Improper positioning of the gas logs or the glass door.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not manu-
factured and approved by Hearth & Home Technologies,
not withstanding any independent testing laboratory or other
party approval of such component part or accessory.
ANY SUCH ACTION MAY POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.
VENTING AND INSTALLATION
1. Village Collection gas inserts are designed for recessed in-
stallations into solid fuel masonry or factory built non-com-
bustible fireplaces that have been installed in accordance
with the National, Provincial, State and local building codes.
2. Minimum fireplace opening requirements are shown in
Figure 1 of this installation manual. The firebrick (refrac-
tory) can be removed from a factory built fireplace in or-
der to gain minimum gas insert opening requirements.
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WARNING: A HEARTH OR HEARTH EXTEN-
SION (IF PRESENT) MUST COMPLY WITH EI-
THER OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) THE SOLID-
FUEL BURNING FIREPLACE MANUFACTURER’S
SPECIFICATION, OR 2) LOCAL BUILDING CODES
REQUIRED BY AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
WARNING: THE SOLID FUEL FIREPLACE HAS
BEEN CONVERTED FOR USE WITH GAS
ONLY AND CANNOT BE USED FOR BURNING
WOOD OR SOLID FUELS UNLESS ALL ORIGINAL
PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE FIRE-
PLACE HAS BEEN REAPPROVED BY THE AUTHOR-
ITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
4. The solid fuel fireplace’s flue damper must be fully locked
in the open position or removed for installation.
5. The chimney must be cleaned and in good working or-
der and constructed of noncombustible materials.
6. Make sure that all chimney cleanouts fit properly so air
cannot leak into the chimney.
7. To assure top performance, safety and efficiency, inserts
must be installed with an approved flue liner as per CAN/
CGA B-149 or National Fuel Code ANSI Z223 and these
instructions.
8. Install the insert without the trim surround and make all
gas, venting, and electrical connections.
9. Install decorative trim surround. The surround is tested
AND approved with this gas insert AND may cover exist-
ing air circulation vents or grills on the solid fuel fireplace
into which it is installed. Should the surround not cover
all ventilation grill surfaces, the grill should be left open.
NOTE: DECORATIVE TRIM SURROUND HAS BEEN
TESTED AND APPROVED TO COVER EXISTING AIR
CIRCULATION VENTS OR GRILLS.
Only trim kit(s) supplied by the manufacturer shall
be used in the installation of this appliance.
WARNING: Only the surround, as supplied,
may be used to cover integral grills on the
solid fuel burning fireplace. No other components
such as shrouds, sheet metal plates, etc. may be
used to seal off vents. Remote grills or openings
outside of the surround MUST NOT be covered or
sealed.
If the factory built fireplace has no gas ac-
cess holes provided, an access hole of 1” di-
ameter (25mm) or less may be drilled through the
lower sides or bottom of the combustion cham-
ber in a proper workmanship like manner.
3. The metal floor of the solid fuel firebox may be removed
to facilitate the installation of the insert. CLEARANCE
TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL UNDER THE INSERT
IS 1/4”. YOU MUST USE THE LEVELING LEGS TO
RAISE THE INSERT A MINIMUM OF 1/4” IF THE IN-
SERT IS TO SIT ON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. The
side walls and top structure of the firebox may not be
altered with the exception of removable baffles and damp-
ers. The original fireplace may never be returned to solid
fuel in this condition.
