Quadra-Fire 41I-ACC Owner's Manual

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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation, or service.
NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
41-I ACC WOOD INSERT
Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)
Model(s):
41I-ACC
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfire and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
Installation and service of this appliance should be
performed by qualified personnel. Hearth & Home
Technologies recommends NFI certified profession-
als, or technicians supervised by an NFI certified
professional.
1
Owner's Manual
Operation & Care
7045-909
WARNING
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
fire may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire - If heater or chimney con-
nector glows, you are overfiring. Overfiring
will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specified. Failure to
comply may cause house fire.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
Do not touch glass until it is cooled
NEVER allow children to touch glass
Keep children away
CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
fireplace.
Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
NOTE
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact
your dealer or visit www.quadrafire.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s'il vous
plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.quadrafire.com
October 22, 2013

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  • Page 1 41-I ACC WOOD INSERT damage, personal injury, or death. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) • Do not store or use gasoline or other flam- Model(s): mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of 41I-ACC this or any other appliance. • Do not overfire - If heater or chimney con- nector glows, you are overfiring. Overfiring will void your warranty. • Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified. Failure to comply may cause house fire.
  • Page 2: Congratulations

    And yet we are Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition old-fashioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each unit of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you is meticulously fabricated and gold and nickel surfaces are have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and hand-finished for lasting beauty and enjoyment. Our pledge...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    41I-ACC Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. • NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.
  • Page 4: Warranty

    41I-ACC Castile Pellet Insert C. Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer.
  • Page 5 Castile Pellet Insert 41I-ACC WARRANTY CONDITIONS: �� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������� �� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������� WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: ������������������������������������������� �� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ �� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������- ��������������� �� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������- ��������������������������������������������������������������� �� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������- ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    41I-ACC D. Quick Start Guide Note: These are generic drawings and may not represent your specific model. 10 Pieces of Newspaper, 10-20 Pieces of Dry Kindling ITEMS NEEDED FOR FIRST FIRE: and a Few Pieces of Dry Split Wood. OPEN AIR CONTROLS ADD NEWSPAPER LOAD WOOD HIGH BURN RATE CONTROL...
  • Page 7: Listing And Code Approvals

    Cord Wood Shipping Weight: 345 lbs NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their The Quadra-Fire 4100 Wood Insert (ACC) meets the U.S. Environ- specifications and/or price without notice. mental Protection Agency’s 1990 particulate emission standards. Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home C. Mobile Home Approved Technologies.
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    41I-ACC User Guide Operating Instructions WARNING HOT SURFACES! Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down. Hot glass will cause burns. • DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled • NEVER allow children to touch glass • Keep children away • CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as appliance. • Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
  • Page 9: Fire Safety

    41I-ACC B. Fire Safety Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty stoves To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be that exhibit evidence of over-firing. Evidence of over-firing given serious consideration: includes, but is not limited to: 1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of • Warped air tube your home to ensure your safety. They should be • Deteriorated refractory brick retainers...
  • Page 10: Burning Process

    Much of the blame for poor air quality has been burn above the fuel with bright flames. placed on the burning of wood for home heating. During this stage of burning: In order to improve the situation, we at Quadra-Fire have • The flames must be maintained and not allowed to go out developed cleaner-burning wood appliances that surpass to ensure the cleanest possible fire.
  • Page 11: Automatic Combustion Control (Acc)

    41I-ACC G. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) Typically, when you build a fire, you open the air controls fully and monitor the fire to prevent it from going into an overfire situation and/or burning your wood up too quickly before you shut down the air controls to the desired burn rate. When using the Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) system, you do not have to continually monitor the fire. Once you set the ACC system it will control the fire for you. Follow the...
  • Page 12: Burn Rates And Operating Efficiency

    41I-ACC 3. Burn Rate Air Control 4. Medium-Low Burn Rate - 10,000 to 15,000 BTU/hr* • The air supply enters at the upper front of the firebox, • Raise the Burn Rate Air Control up to the bottom of the near the top of the glass door. middle marker and stop.
  • Page 13: Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement

    41I-ACC J. Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement INCORRECT POSITIONS WARNING Fire Risk Improper baffle placement may cause: • Overheating of firebox • Overheating the chimney Baffle must be placed properly (see instructions) Replace baffle if damaged or missing. Ceramic Blanket and Baffle Board are NOT NOTE: A missing, damaged or improperly positioned baffle in contact with the back of the firebox. is dangerous and may cause damage and poor efficiency. It will also void your warranty. Note: This are generic drawings and may not represent your specific model. Ceramic Blanket is NOT in contact with the back of the firebox and NOT even with the Baffle Board in the front.
  • Page 14: Building A Fire

    41I-ACC K. Building A Fire 10. When ready to reload, It is best to fully open both the Burn Rate Air and Start-up Air Controls before reloading. WARNING • This livens up the coalbed and reduces excessive emissions (opacity/smoke). Fire Risk. • Open door slowly so that ash or smoke does not exit Keep combustible materials, gasoline and appliance through opening.
  • Page 15: Wood Fuel

    41I-ACC L. Wood Fuel WARNING Fire Risk. WARNING • Do NOT burn wet or green wood. • Store wood in dry location. Fire Risk. • Stack wood so both ends are exposed to air. • DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE...
  • Page 16: Operating The Blower Control Box With Snap Disc

    41I-ACC M. Operating the Blower Control Box with Snap Disc 1. The blower will turn on/off automatically when set to AUTO. Figure 16.1. 2. When set to MANUAL, the fan will turn on/off only when you turn it on or off. This setting over-rides the internal snap disc.
  • Page 17: Clear Space

    41I-ACC Q. Opacity (Smoke) O. Clear Space Opacity is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is • Do NOT place combustible objects within 4 ft (1.2 m) of burning. the front of appliance. Figure 17.1. Opacity is measured in percent: • 100% opacity is when an object is totally obscured by WARNING the smoke column from a chimney, and Fire Risk.
  • Page 18: Maintenance And Service

    41I-ACC Maintenance and Service Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal When properly maintained, your fireplace will give you many years of trouble-free service. Contact your dealer to answer questions • When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other regarding proper operation, troubleshooting and service for your organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to appliance.
  • Page 19: Glass Cleaning

    41I-ACC E. Glass Cleaning F. Inspect Firebrick • Frequency: As desired • Frequency: After each ash removal • By: Homeowner • By: Homeowner Replace the firebrick if they become crumbly and/or if there • Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive is a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) gap between the bricks. cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack.
  • Page 20: Quick Reference Maintenance Guide

    41I-ACC G. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide Start the first inspection after the first 2 months of use, or if performance changes, and adjust your schedule according- ly. Maintenance is required for safe operation and must be CAUTION! Allow the appliance to completely cool performed to maintain your warranty. down before performing any cleaning or maintenance. Task Frequency Baffle & Blanket...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    41I-ACC Troubleshooting Guide With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your wood stove will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist you or a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. Start Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Can not get fire started Not enough kindling/paper or no Use dry kindling, more paper. Arrange kindling &...
  • Page 22: Service Parts Replacement

    DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN - can cause glass to break. Replace the door on the appliance. Quadra-Fire appliances are equipped with ceramic super Snap Disc heat-resistant glass, which can only be broken by impact Blower Housing Assembly or misuse.
  • Page 23: Blower Replacement

    41I-ACC C. Blower Replacement CAUTION 1. Remove the 2 screws from the Blower Housing Assem- Shock Risk. bly using a 5/32 allen wrench. Figure 23.1. • Do NOT remove grounding prong from plug. • Plug directly into properly grounded 3 prong 2. Disconnect the wires from the blower. receptacle. 3. Remove the 2 screws from the hold down bracket and • Route cord away from appliance.
  • Page 24: Baffle Removal

    41I-ACC D. Baffle Removal E. Door Handle Assembly 1. Remove all ash from the firebox, and extinguish all hot embers before disposal into a metal container. CAUTION! Do not overtighten lock nut. The door handle 2. The baffle board has 2 pieces. With the ceramic blanket needs to move smoothly. still in place, slide one baffle piece over the top of other one but still keep it all components inside the firebox. Hook Door Latch Figure 24.1. Washer 3. It is easier to remove both baffle boards and ceramic...
  • Page 25: Tube Channel Assembly Replacement

    41I-ACC G. Tube Channel Assembly Replacement is off the threads. Drop the right side down, then slide the assembly back to right. Removing Tube Channel Assembly 5. The ceramic blanket and both baffle boards can be removed at the same time you remove the tube channel 1.
  • Page 26: Reference Materials

    41I-ACC Reference Materials A. Service & Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service 7045-909 October 22, 2013...
  • Page 27: Service Parts & Accessories

    41I-ACC B. Service Parts & Accessories 41I-ACC-BK Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Sept 2011 Wood Insert Ending Manufacturing Date: Active Part number list on following page. 04/13 October 22, 2013 7045-909...
  • Page 28: Service Parts

    41I-ACC 41I-ACC-BK Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Sept 2011 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement Stocked parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. at Depot...
  • Page 29 41I-ACC 41I-ACC-BK Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Sept 2011 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active #10 Door Assembly w/Glass 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.7 10.5 10.6 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement Stocked parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer.
  • Page 30: Blower Assembly

    41I-ACC 41I-ACC-BK Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Sept 2011 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement Stocked parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer.
  • Page 31 41I-ACC October 22, 2013 7045-909...
  • Page 32: Contact Information

    Hearth & Home Technologies 1445 North Highway Colville, WA 99114 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer log onto www.quadrafire.com CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL...

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