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QV-ST
QV-PIER
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.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
- 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.
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2003
Quadra-Fire, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
1445 N. Hwy. 395, Colville, WA 99114
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.
QV-PIER
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS
GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
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.
1. This appliance may be installed in an af-
2. This appliance is only for use with the type
1
Installers Guide
QV-ST
termarket, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes.
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with
any questions or concerns. For the number of
your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer, please call
1-800-234-2508
Underwriters
Laboratories Listed
297-900F 7/03

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  • Page 1 Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2003 any questions or concerns. For the number of Quadra-Fire, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer, please call 1445 N. Hwy. 395, Colville, WA 99114 1-800-234-2508 This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913;...

  • Page 2: Safety And Warning Information

    SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION These units MUST use one of the vent systems READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully described in the Installing the Fireplace section of before starting the installation. FAILURE TO the Installers Guide. NO OTHER vent systems or FOLLOW these installation instructions may result components MAY BE USED.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appliance Certification ..............8 Installation Codes ................ 8 High Altitude Installations .............. 8 Section 2: Getting Started ............9 Introducing the Quadra-Fire gas fireplaces ........9 Pre-installation Preparation ............9 Section 3: Installing the Fireplace ........12 Step 1 Locating the Fireplace ..........12 Step 2 Framing the Fireplace ..........

  • Page 4: Service Parts Lists

    Service Parts QV-PIER (NG, LP) Exploded Parts Diagram / Vue éclatée des pièces Log Set Assembly * Part number list on following page. * La liste des numéros de pièce se trouve à la page suivante.
  • Page 5 QV-PIER Exploded Parts Diagram / Vue éclatée des pièces IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located on your dealers VIP site. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. / IMPORTANT : L'information fournie dans cette brochure n'est valide que pendant une courte période.
  • Page 6 Service Parts QV-ST (NG, LP) Exploded Parts Diagram / Vue éclatée des pièces Log Set Assembly * Part number list on following page. * La liste des numéros de pièce se trouve à la page suivante.
  • Page 7 QV-ST Exploded Parts Diagram / Vue éclatée des pièces IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located on your dealers VIP site. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. / IMPORTANT : L'information fournie dans cette brochure n'est valide que pendant une courte période.

  • Page 8: Section 1: Approvals And Codes

    High Altitude Installations Appliance Certification U.L. Listed gas appliances are tested and approved without The Quadra-Fire models discussed in this Installers Guide requiring changes for elevations from 0 to 2,000 feet in the have been tested to certification standards and listed by U.

  • Page 9: Section 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introducing the Quadra-Fire Gas Fireplaces The Quadra-Fire Warranty will be voided by, and Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for, the Quadra-Fire direct vent gas fireplaces are designed to op- following actions: erate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the •...
  • Page 10 13 (331mm) 24 1/4 (616mm) 12 1/8 (308mm) VENT COLLARS 42 3/4 (1086mm) ELECTRICAL ACCESS GAS LINE ACCESS (1043mm) 36 7/8 (937mm) 28 7/8 (735mm) 2 1/2 2 1/2 (64mm) (6mm) 36 7/8 (937mm) 24 1/4 (616mm) 4 (102mm) 4 (102mm) 40 3/4 (1035mm) LEFT SIDE FRONT...
  • Page 11 43 (1093mm) 4 (102mm) 24 1/4 (616mm) FRONT LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE TOP VENT COLLARS REAR VENT TOP STANDOFFS COLLARS TOP GRILLE GLASS DOOR BOTTOM GRILLE GAS CONTROLS & LABELS ELECTRICAL GAS LINE ACCESS ACCESS Figure 2. Diagram of the QV-ST...

  • Page 12: Section 3: Installing The Fireplace

    Horizontal Sections Top ........3....75 36" GLASS Bottom ........ 1....25 Sides ........1....25 QV-ST At Wall Firestops Top ........2 1/2 ..... 63.7 Bottom ......1/2 ....13 Sides ........1....25 TOP VIEW For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination 1"...
  • Page 13 Shows center of 12” x 12” vent framing holes for top and rear venting. The center of the hole is one inch (25.4mm) above the center of the horizontal vent pipe. QV-PIER QV-ST Framing should be constructed of 2 X 4 lumber or heavier. Model...
  • Page 14 8 5/8” (220mm) DV-45D 35 3/4” 47 3/4” (908mm) (1.2m) 11 3/4” (298mm) 8 3/4” 5 3/4” (222mm) (146mm) DV-09D DV-12D DV-06D NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-3/8 INCHES (34.93mm) AT EACH JOINT. Figure 5. D-Series Direct Vent Component Specifications (5-inch inner pipe / 8 5/8-inch outer pipe)

  • Page 15: Step 3 Installing The Vent System

    Step 3. Installing the Vent System Identifying Vent Components The vent systems installed on this gas fireplace may in- A. Vent System Approvals clude one, two, or three 90° elbow assemblies. The rela- These models are approved to use D-series direct vent pipe tionships of vertical rise to horizontal run in vent configura- components and terminations (see Figures 5 and 6).
  • Page 16 STRAIGHT UP VERTICAL VENTING V (FT.) 40' MAX. (12.4 M) Figure 7. Straight Up Vertical Venting STRAIGHT OUT HORIZONTAL VENTING Max. Run 24" (610 mm) Figure 8. Straight Out Horizontal Venting...
  • Page 17 VENTING WITH ONE (1) 90° ELBOW 1' MIN. (305mm) 2' MAX. (610mm) 2' MIN. (610mm) 4' MAX. (1.22m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 6' MAX. (1.86m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 8' MAX. (2.4m) V+H=37' MAX. (11.3m) H = 8' MAX. (2.4m) Figure 9. Venting with One 90°...
  • Page 18 VENTING WITH TWO (2) 90° ELBOWS V (FT.) H + H (FT.) 1' MIN. (305mm) 3' MAX. (914mm) 2' MIN. (610mm) 6' MAX. (1.86m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 9' MAX. (2.7m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 12' MAX. (3.6m) 5' MIN. (1.5m) 15' MAX. (4.5m) 6' MIN.
  • Page 19 VENTING WITH TWO (2) 90° ELBOWS H + H 1' MIN. (305 mm) 2' MAX. (610 mm) 3' MAX. (914 mm) 2' MIN. (610 mm) 4' MAX. (1.22 m) 6' MAX. (1.86 m) 3' MIN. (914 mm) 6' MAX. (1.86 m) 9' MAX.
  • Page 20 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS 1' MIN. (305 mm) 2' MAX. (610 mm) 3' MAX. (914mm) 2' MIN. (610 mm) 4' MAX. (1.22 m) 6' MAX. (1.86 m) 3' MIN. (914 mm) 6' MAX. (1.86 m) 9' MAX.
  • Page 21 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS V (FT.) H (FT.) 1' MIN. (305mm) 3' MAX. (914mm) 2' MIN. (610mm) 6' MAX. (1.86m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 9' MAX. (2.7m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 12' MAX. (3.6m) 17' MAX. (5.1m) NOTE: H + H = 17' MAX.

  • Page 22: Installing Vent Components

    B. Installing Vent Components 1. Attach the First Vent Component to the Starting Collars After determining which set of starting collars will be used (top or rear), follow venting instructions accordingly. To attach the first vent component to the starting collars of the fireplace: Venting Out the Rear Vent Remove the installed rear seal cap from the rear starting...
  • Page 23 2. Continue Adding Vent Components WALL BRACKET • Continue adding vent components, locking each succeed- ing component into place. • Ensure that each succeeding vent component is secure- WALL STUD ly fitted and locked into the preceding component in the vent system.
  • Page 24 For Vertical Runs - One ceiling firestop is REQUIRED at If the area above the ceiling is NOT an attic, position and the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes. secure the ceiling firestop on the ceiling side of the previously cut and framed hole.

  • Page 25: Vent Termination

    C. Vent Termination For Horizontal Terminations - To attach and secure the termination to the last section of horizontal vent: • Rotate and interlock the ends as described at the begin- ning of the Installing Vent Components section. • The termination kit should pass through the wall firestops from the exterior of the building.
  • Page 26 3. All gravity air intakes within 3 feet of a termination cap must be Quadra-Fire assumes no responsibility for the improper perfor- a minimum of 1 foot below the termination cap.

  • Page 27: Step 4 Positioning, Leveling, And Securing The Fireplace

    For Vertical Terminations - To locate the vent and install HORIZONTAL the vent sections: OVERHANG • Locate and mark the vent centerpoint on the underside of the roof, and drive a nail through the centerpoint. 2 FT. 2 FT. MIN. VERTICAL MIN.

  • Page 28: Step 5 The Gas Control Systems

    • After the gas line installation is complete, use a soap Step 5. The Gas Control System solution to carefully check all gas connections for leaks. WARNING: THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH WARNING: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME SOLID FUEL.

  • Page 29: Step 8 Wiring The Fireplace

    BLACK S2 REMOTE SWITCH 3/16” PIGGYBACK CONNECTOR PIGTAIL ON/OFF WHITE T2 SWITCH GAS VALUE RED T1 THERMOPILE THERMOCOUPLE OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH, BLACK S1 THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE Figure 31. Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram Step 8. Wiring the Fireplace Optional Accessories NOTE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician.

  • Page 30: Step 9 Finishing

    A 1/2- NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR IN- inch gap along the side must be maintained. LET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER. QV-ST TOP EDGE CEILING SIDE EDGE 31”...

  • Page 31: Step 10 Installing Trim, Logs, And Ember Material

    ___________________________________________ Burner 3/8” GLASS SPECIFICATIONS: Glass Model Type QV-ST TEMPERED QV-PIER TEMPERED Village Collection gas fireplaces manufactured with tempered glass may be installed in hazardous locations such as bath- tub enclosures as defined by the CPSC. The tempered glass has been tested and certified to the requirements of ANSI Z97.1-1984 and CPSC 16 CFR 1202.

  • Page 32: Step 11 Lighting The Appliance

    Step 11. Lighting the Appliance You’ve reviewed all safety warnings, you’ve checked the unobstructed, and you’ve checked for faulty components. Now you’re ready to light the appliance. appliance for gas leaks, you know the vent system is LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY STANDING PILOT CONTROLS READ BEFORE LIGHTING To access controls, open the lower grille.

  • Page 33: Step 12 Before Lighting The Fireplace

    Step 13. Lighting the Fireplace Step 12. Before Lighting the Fireplace Before lighting the fireplace, be sure to do the following: You’ve reviewed all safety warnings, you’ve checked the fireplace for gas leaks, you know the vent system is Remove all paperwork from underneath the fireplace. unobstructed, and you’ve checked for faulty components.

  • Page 34: Section 4: Maintaining And Servicing Your Fireplace

    Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace Fireplace Maintenance Checking Vent System Although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main- Frequency: Before initial use and at least annually tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you thereafter, more frequently if possible. should have a qualified service technician perform an appli- By: Qualified service technician/Home owner.

  • Page 35: Section 5: Troubleshooting

    With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas fireplace will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. This troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide can only be used by a qualified service technician.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 3. (Continued) f. High limit switch is defective or Allow the unit to cool. If the burner remains lit after the fireplace warms has reached its maximum up, the switch is good. temperature. 4.

  • Page 37: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Lifetime Warranty LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The Hearth & Home Technologies limited Lifetime Warranty guarantees that the following components will work as designed for the lifetime of the stove or Hearth & Home Technologies will repair or replace them. These items include but are not limited to steel and cast iron components, all gas burners, gas logs, combustion chambers, heat exchanger systems, stainless steel firebox components, plating, doors, glass damaged by thermal breakage, steel baffle supports, steel and ceramic baffles and manifold tubes.

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