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Quadra-Fire Direct Vent Room Heater 839-1390 Owner's Manual

Quadra-Fire Direct Vent Room Heater 839-1390 Owner's Manual

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Quartet Front
• Important operating and
maintenance instructions
included.
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion 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.

• 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.
Installation and service of this appliance should be
performed by qualified personnel. Hearth & Home
Technologies suggests NFI certified or factory-trained
professionals, or technicians supervised by an NFI
certified professional.
www.quadrafire.com
SAPPHIRE
DIRECT VENT ROOM HEATER
Owner's Manual
Installation and Operation
Model:
839-1390
839-1440
839-1460
SAPPH-D-CSB
SAPPH-D-CWL
CAUTION
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Read, understand and
follow these instructions
for safe installation and
operation.
• Do not touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in the same room as
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other combustibles
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
• installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas
See Table of Contents for additional Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts requirements.
This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home and must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and the manufactured home construction and safety standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280 or Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA Z240MH.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated on the rating plate.
250-7233H
Portland
Tested and
O-T L
Listed by
Oregon USA
C
US
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
• Leave this manual with
party responsible for use
and operation.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are
hot during operation AND
cool down.
Hot glass will cause
appliance
flammable materials.
away.
fitter.
R
Solitaire Front
burns.
September 1, 2008

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  • Page 1: What To Do If You Smell Gas

    Quartet Front • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion 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.
  • Page 2 and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and performance. This commitment begins with our research of the market, including ‘Voice of the Customer’...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certifications ...4 B. Glass Specifications ...4 C. BTU Specifications ...4 D. High Altitude Installations ...4 E. Non-Combustible Materials ...4 F. Combustible Materials ...4 G. Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ...5 Section 2: Getting Started A.

  • Page 4: Section 1: Listing And Code Approvals

    Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certification Sapphire MODEL: OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc. LABORATORY: 061-S-19b-5 Direct Vent Gas Heater TYPE: STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88a-2000 ּ UL307b CAN/CBA 2.17-M91 The product is listed to ANSI standards for “Vented Gas Appliance Heaters” and applicable sections of “Gas Burning Heating Appliances for Manufactured Homes and Recre- ational Vehicles”...

  • Page 5: Requirements For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    NOTE: The following requirements reference various Massachusetts and national codes not contained in this document. G. Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above...

  • Page 6: Section 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started A. Design & Installation Considerations 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. No additional air source is required. CAUTION Check building codes prior to installation.

  • Page 7: Section 3: Appliance Location & Clearances A. Selecting Appliance Location

    Appliance Location and Clearances NOTE: · Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. · Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. · Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference. A. Selecting Appliance Location When selecting a location for your appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls (see Figure 3.1).

  • Page 8: Section 4: Termination Locations

    Termination Locations A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances WARNING Fire Risk. Explosion Risk. Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as specified. • Do not pack air space with insulation or other materials. Failure to keep insulation or other materials away from vent pipe may cause fire. Measure vertical clearances from this surface.
  • Page 9 = VENT TERMINAL = 12 inches ... clearances above grade, veran- (See Note 1) da, porch, deck or balcony = 12 inches ... clearances to window or door that may be opened, or to per- manently closed window. (Glass) = 18 inches ... vertical clearance to unventilat- ed soffit or to ventilated soffit lo- cated above the terminal *30 inches ...

  • Page 10: Section 5: Vent Information

    Vent Information A. Venting Components In order to comply with applicable codes and product warranties, use only following venting components: • Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT) • Simpson Dura-Vent (SDV) • Selkirk • AmeriVent • Security Secure Vent FIELD-FABRICATED COMPONENTS. Refer to the venting manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 11: How To Use The Vent Graph

    D. How to Use the Vent Graph Measure the distance from the top of appliance to the center of the 90° elbow. On the graph below, draw a horizontal line from that measurement on the vertical axis across until it intersects with the slanted line. From the point of this intersection, draw a vertical line to the bottom of the graph.

  • Page 12: Horizontal Termination

    F. Horizontal Termination Up & Out Installations for Top Vent Type A - Configurations 90º Elbow Pipe Length Wall Thimble Cover Pipe Length Type B - Rear Installations for Use with Rear Vent Kit Wall Thimble Cover Pipe Length Wall Strap 14 in. (356mm) Wide This is the only venting configuration that requires the use of the rear vent derating orifice that comes with the rear vent kit.
  • Page 13 Step 3. For installations using a round support box/wall thimble (check pipe manufacturer's instructions), mark the wall for a 10 in. x 10 in. (254mm x 254mm) square hole. The center of the square hole should line up with the center line of the horizontal pipe, as shown in Figure 5.5.
  • Page 14 8 in. (203mm) 7 in. (178mm) 7 in. (178mm) 6 in. (152mm) Figure 5.7 (NOTE: Some termination caps may cause the vent pipe to be off center on flashing). Ensure that proper clearances to combustible materials are maintained. If you are not using an approved termination cap with a built-in standoff on a building with vinyl siding, a vinyl siding standoff should be installed between the termination cap and the exterior wall (Figure 5.8).

  • Page 15: Vertical Termination

    G. Vertical Termination 1. Direct Vent Pipe Storm Collar Firestop Pipe Length Figure 5.10 Step 1. Check the installation instructions for required 1 in. (25mm) clearances (air space) to combustibles when passing through ceilings, walls, roofs, enclosures, attic rafters, or other nearby combustible surfaces.
  • Page 16 Step 3. To install the round support box/wall thimble cover in a flat ceiling, cut a 10 in. (254mm) square hole in the ceiling, centered on the hole drilled in Step 2. Frame the hole as shown in Figure 5.13. Framing Figure 5.13 Step 4.
  • Page 17 Step 9. Twist-lock the vent cap and seal. Note: For multi-story vertical installations, a ceiling firestop is required at the second floor, and any subsequent floors (Figure 5.16). The opening should be framed to 10 in. x 10 in. (254mm x 254mm) inside dimensions, in the same manner as shown in Figure 5.13, page 16.
  • Page 18 2. Cathedral Ceiling Step 1. Follow installation Steps 1 and 2 under vertical installation section, page 15. Step 2. Using the plumb-bob, mark the center line of the venting system on the ceiling, and drill a small hole through the ceiling and roof at this point.
  • Page 19 3. Class A Metal Chimney Existing Metal Chimney System Direct Vent Pipe Figure 5.19 CAUTION Ensure that existing chimney is functionally sound and clean. • Have inspection done by qualified chimney sweep or professional installer BEFORE converting to direct vent appliance.

  • Page 20: Existing Masonry Chimney

    4. Existing Masonry Chimney Type A - Up & Out Installations for Top Vent Configurations Top Adapter Retro Connector 90º Elbow Direct Vent Pipe Figure 5.23 Page 20 Type B - Hearth Rear Vent Installations for Use With Rear Vent Kit (see Section 12 for conversion kit and venting components.) Termination Cap Flashing...
  • Page 21 CAUTION Ensure that existing chimney is functionally sound and clean. • Have inspection done by qualified chimney sweep or professional installer BEFORE converting to direct vent appliance. Step 1. Before cutting any holes, assemble the desired sections of direct vent pipe to determine the center of the masonry penetration.
  • Page 22 Figure 5.26 Step 8. Secure the top adapter to the flashing. Use three sheet metal screws through the side of the top adapter into the flange on the flashing (Figure 5.27). Twist lock the high wind termination cap on to the top adapter. High Wind Termination Cap Top Adaptor...

  • Page 23: Section 6: Gas Information

    Gas Information A. Fuel Conversions Before making gas connections ensure that the appliance being installed is compatible with the available gas type. Any natural or propane gas conversions necessary to meet the appliance and locality needs must be made by a quali- fied technician using Hearth &...
  • Page 24 Replace pilot injector with the one supplied in the conversion kit (#35 for Propane, #62 for Natural Gas). NOTE: The injector is ONLY replaced if you are convert- ing to another gas. It is not replaced for a change from top to rear vent. Replace pilot hood, snapping into position.

  • Page 25: Gas Pressures

    Identification Label Ensure that the rubber gasket (D) is properly posi- Figure 6.7 tioned and install the new HI/LO pressure regulator assem- bly to the valve using the new screws (E) supplied with the kit. Tighten screws securely. (Reference torque = 25 in./lb.) Install the enclosed identification label (F) to the valve body where it can be seen.

  • Page 26: Gas Connection

    C. Gas Connection NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed in accordance with local building codes, if any. If not, follow ANSI Z223.1. Instal- lation should be done by a qualified installer approved and/or licensed as required by the locality. (In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.) NOTE: A listed (and Commonwealth of Massachusetts ap-...

  • Page 27: Section 7: Electrical Information

    Electrical Information A. Recommendation for Wire See B5 below for recommended maximum lead length (two wire) when using wall thermostat/switch. NOTE: This appliance must be electrically wired and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code, CSA C221.1.
  • Page 28 Ignitor Red 28 in. (711mm) ON/OFF Switch Red 28 in. (711mm) Figure 7.1 CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. Page 28 Quadra-Fire · Sapphire · 250-7233H Valve CAUTION Shock hazard.

  • Page 29: Section 8: Appliance Setup

    Appliance Setup A. Remove Shipping Materials Remove shipping materials from inside or underneath the firebox. B. Top and Rear Vent Conversion KIT CONTENTS: Rear vent grill; .096 NG orifice; .059 LP orifice; Rear Vent Cover Plate, Top Grill Cover Plate TOOLS REQUIRED: Power drill;...
  • Page 30 Install the inner flue collar on rear of appliance, with Figure 8.4 damper rod pointing up. A dab of high temperature silicone on the gasket will help gasket adhere to the appliance. Install the inner flue cover on top of the appliance, Figure 8.5 ensuring that the damper rod is in the up position.

  • Page 31: Grille Cover Installation

    Remove burner by sliding the shutter to the right, Figure 8.9 lifting up the left side of the burner and sliding it the the left. Remove the main burner orifice using a 5/8 in. Figure 8.10 wrench. Replace the orifice with the proper size as indicated for your gas type.

  • Page 32: Front Installation

    E. Front Installation Fronts are shipped attached to the face. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUARTET AND SOLITAIRE FACE OPTIONS. Quartet Front Figure 8.12 For BOTH Quartet and Solitaire Fronts: To remove the face, loosen the thumb bolt beneath Figure 8.13 the ashlip.

  • Page 33: Hearth Legs Installation

    F. Hearth Legs Installation NOTE: HEARTH LEGS CANNOT BE USED IF A BLOWER IS INSTALLED AS THERE WILL NOT BE ENOUGH CLEARANCE. Refer to Section 12 for specific color part numbers. Hearth legs will allow three additional inches of clearance. Be sure to calculate this distance correctly if necessary to cut wall hole to install horizontally.

  • Page 34: Mineral Wool

    H. Mineral Wool WARNING Explosion Risk. • Follow ember placement instructions in manual. • Do NOT place embers directly over burner ports. • Replace ember material annually. Improperly placed embers interferes with proper burner operation. Place individual pieces of embers in front of and Figure 8.21 around the gas log where they can be seen.
  • Page 35 Use two screws to connect the snap disc bracket Figure 8.24 to the blower mounting bracket. Route the wires from the snap disc to the right, upper edge of the blower. Insert the rheostat control into its opening from Figure 8.25 beneath the control panel.
  • Page 36 RHEOSTAT SNAP DISC 4 in. (102mm) WHITE CORD 6 in. (152mm) BLACK BLOWER Figure 8.26 Blower Wiring Diagram Page 36 September 1, 2008 Quadra-Fire · Sapphire · 250-7233H...

  • Page 37: Damper Adjustment

    K. Damper Adjustment FOR TOP OR REAR VENT INSTALLATIONS See vent graph for recommendations on page 11 before you begin your adjustment. If your installation falls within the range of the gray shaded area of graph, it may be necessary to make an adjustment to the vertical damper to improve the flame appearance in your appliance.

  • Page 38: Section 9: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions A. Before Lighting Appliance Read this entire manual prior to using the appliance. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. • Remove all shipping materials from inside and/or underneath the firebox. •...

  • Page 39: Lighting Appliance

    C. Lighting Appliance FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life A. This appliance has a pilot that must be lit manually. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B.

  • Page 40: After Appliance Is Lit

    D. After Appliance is Lit Initial Break-in Procedure When you light your appliance, you may notice that it pro- duces heat which does have an associated odor or smell. If you feel this odor is excessive it may require the initial three to four hour continuous burn on high followed by a second burn up to 12 hours to fully drive off any odor from paint and lubricants used in the manufacturing process.

  • Page 41: Section 10: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas appliance 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 guide can only be used by a qualified service technician. Symptom Possible Cause 1.
  • Page 42 Symptom Possible Cause 3. (Continued) c. Defective valve. d. Plugged burner orifice. e. Wall switch or wires are defective. 4. Frequent pilot outage a. Pilot flame may problem. be too high or too low, or blowing (high), causing safety pilot to drop out. 5.

  • Page 43: Maintaining And Servicing Appliance

    Maintaining and Servicing Appliance Although the frequency of your appliance servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a qualified service technician should perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of each heating season. WARNING Risk of injury or property damage. Before servicing: •...

  • Page 44: Maintenance Tasks

    A Maintenance Tasks Inspect Doors 1. Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair as necessary. 2. Verify no obstructions to air flow. 3. Verify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects. Gasket Seal, Glass 1. Inspect gasket seal and its condition. Assembly and Glass 2.

  • Page 45: Section 12: Reference Materials

    Reference Materials A. Appliance Dimension Diagram Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. For clearances refer to Section 3. TOP VENT Location Figure 12.1 Appliance Dimensions September 1, 2008 NOTE: If appliance is equipped with Hearth Legs Kit, center-line dimension is reduced by 3 in.

  • Page 46: Vent Components Diagram

    B. Vent Components Diagram 9-1/4 in. (235mm) SLP45-BK 17-24 in. (432-610mm) SLP12AM 12-17 in. (305-432mm) 3-3/4 in. (95mm) SLP4M 4 in. (102 mm) inner pipe 6-5/8 in. (168 mm) outer pipe Figure 12.2 SL-D Series Vent Components Page 46 6-1/2 in. (165mm) 6-3/8 in.

  • Page 47: Vent Components List

    C. Vent Components List Description 4” Pipe Length, Galvanized 4” Pipe Length, Black 6” Pipe Length, Galvanized 6” Pipe Length, Black 7” Pipe Length, Galvanized 7” Pipe Length, Black 9” Pipe Length, Galvanized 9” Pipe Length, Black 12” Pipe Length, Galvanized 12”...
  • Page 48 Description 45° Elbow, Swivel, Black 90° Elbow, Galvanized 90° Elbow, Black 90° Elbow, Swivel, Galvanized 90° Elbow, Swivel, Black Adjustable Flashing, 0/12-6/12 Adjustable Flashing, 7/12-12/12 Attic Insulation Shield - Cold Climates 36” Attic Insulation Shield 12” Attic Insulation Shield, Adjustable 11”-20” Cathedral Support Box Ceiling Support Co-Axial to Co-Lineal Appliance Connector...

  • Page 49: Service Parts List

    Item # Refractory, Metal Log Support, Rear Burner Support Bulkhead Bulkhead Stop Pilot Assembly Burner Pan, Side Pilot Bracket Valve Bracket Valve, Gas Valve Cover September 1, 2008 Service Parts List (NG, LP) Exploded Parts Diagram Description Item # Igniter, Piezo Switch, Rocker, ON/OFF Knob, Rheostat Set Collar, 1/4 in.
  • Page 50 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located on your dealer's VIP site. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. Item Adapter, DV Adapter, Valve Extension Air Shutter Assembly Ash Lip Back Shield Back Shield Cover Plate Baffle Baffle Hanger...
  • Page 51 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located on your dealer's VIP site. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. Item Hinge Assembly Hinge Pins, Gold Igniter, Piezo Injector, Pilot, EZ, LP, 35 Knob, Rheostat Line, Gas, T6-18 Log Set...

  • Page 52: Accessories

    IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located on your dealer's VIP site. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. Item Touch-up Paint, Matte Black (4oz.) Touch-up Paint, Porcelain Crème Touch-up Paint, Porcelain Green Touch-up Paint, Porcelain Mahogany Touch-up Paint, Powder Coat Crème Touch-up Paint, Powder Coat Linden Green...

  • Page 53: Service And Maintenance Log

    F. Service and Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service September 1, 2008 Page 53 Quadra-Fire · Sapphire · 250-7233H...

  • Page 54: Warranty Policy

    G. Warranty Policy Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies (“HHT”) and its respective brands extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric appliances purchased from an authorized HHT dealer and installed in the United States of America or Cana- da.
  • Page 55 Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED WARRANTY (Cont’d) HHT’s obligation under this warranty does not extend to damages resulting from: (1) installation, operation or main- tenance of the appliance not in accordance with the installation instructions; operating instructions and the listing agent identification label furnished with the appliance;...

  • Page 56: Contact Information

    H. Contact Information Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer please visit our web site at www.quadrafire.com SERIAL NUMBER: __________________ DATE PURCHASED: DATE INSTALLED: __________________ This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4593510, 4686807, 4766876, 4793322, 4811534, 5000162, 5016609, 5076254, 5113843, 5191877, 5218953, 5263471, 5328356, 5341794, 5347983, 5429495, 5452708, 5542407, 5601073, 5613487, 5647340, 5688568, 5762062, 5775408, 5890485, 5931661, 5941237, 5947112, 5996575, 6006743, 6019099, 6048195, 6053165, 6145502, 6170481, 6237588, 6296474, 6374822, 6413079, 6439226,...

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