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Quadra-Fire 31I-ACC Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

Installation and Operation

Model:
31I-ACC
•
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
fi re may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfi re - If heater or chimney con-
nector glows, you are overfi ring. Overfi ring
will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specifi ed. Failure to
comply may cause house fi re.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfi re and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
www.quadrafi re.com
3100-I ACC WOOD INSERT
Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Read entire manual, under-
Important operating
a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
instructions included.
WARNING
CAUTION
s t a n d a n d f o l l o w t h e s e
instructions before installation
and operation.
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
fi replace.
•
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
fl ammable materials.
•
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl ammable
materials away.
7044-140C
R
• Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are
hot during operation AND
cool down.
Installation and service of this appliance should
be performed by qualifi ed personnel. Hearth &
Home Technologies recommends NFI certifi ed
professionals, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certifi ed professional.
November 21, 2011

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  • Page 1: Installation And Operation

    3100-I ACC WOOD INSERT Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) OWNER’S MANUAL Installation and Operation Model: 31I-ACC CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • Read entire manual, under- • Leave this manual with • Important operating s t a n d a n d f o l l o w t h e s e...

  • Page 2: Congratulations

    Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition of our stoves, inserts and fi replaces. And yet we are old- of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you fashioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each unit is have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and meticulously fabricated and gold and nickel surfaces are performance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert 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. •...

  • Page 4: Warranty Policy

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Warranty Policy Page 4 7044-140C November 21, 2011...
  • Page 5 3100-I ACC Wood Insert 7044-140C Page 5 November 21, 2011...

  • Page 6: Section 1: Listing And Code Approvals A

    (UM) 84-HUD and NPFA211 in the U.S.A. and the ULC S628- 93 and CAN/CSA-B365 Installation Codes in Canada. WARNING Fire Risk. The Quadra-Fire 3100 Wood Insert (ACC) meets the U.S. Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any Environmental Protection Agency’s 1990 particulate emis- responsibility for, and the warranty will be sion standards.

  • Page 7: Section 2: Operating Instructions H

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert 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 •...

  • Page 8: Fire Safety

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert B. Fire Safety Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty stoves that exhibit evidence of over-fi ring. Evidence of over-fi ring To provide reasonable fi re safety, the following should be includes, but is not limited to: given serious consideration: •...

  • Page 9: Burning Process

    • The fl ames must be maintained and not allowed to go out In order to improve the situation, we at Quadra-Fire have ensure the cleanest possible fi re. developed cleaner-burning wood appliances that surpass •...

  • Page 10: Automatic Combustion Control (Acc)

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert G. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) Typically, when you build a fi re, you open the air controls fully Burn Rate Air Control and monitor the fi re to prevent it from going into an overfi re situation and/or burning your wood up too quickly before you HIGH shut down the air controls to the desired burn rate.

  • Page 11: Burn Rates And Operating Effi Ciency

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert 3. Burn Rate Air Control • Push the Start-Up Air Control until it stops. • The air supply enters at the upper front of the fi rebox, • This activates the timer system (ACC). near the top of the glass door. 5.

  • Page 12: Correct Baffl E & Blanket Placement

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert J. Correct Baffl e & Blanket Placement INCORRECT POSITIONS WARNING Fire Risk Firebox damage due to improper baffl e place- ment is not covered by warranty. Operate the wood burning appliance with the baffl e in the correct position only.

  • Page 13: Building A Fire

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert K. Building A Fire • Open door slowly so that ash or smoke does not exit ap- pliance through opening. WARNING • Large logs burn slowly, holding a fi re longer. Fire Risk. • Small logs burn fast and hot, giving quick heat. Keep combustible materials, gasoline 9.

  • Page 14: Wood Fuel

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert L. Wood Fuel Moisture WARNING WARNING Fire Risk. Fire Risk. • Do NOT burn wet or green wood. • DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE • Store wood in dry location. FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA OR •...

  • Page 15: Blower Control Box Snap Disc Operations

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert M. Operating the Blower Control Box with Snap Disc 1. The blower will turn on/off automatically when set to AUTO. Figure 15.1. 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 16: Clear Space

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert 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 fi replace. Figure 16.1. Opacity is measured in percent: •...

  • Page 17: Section 3: Maintenance And Service J

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Maintenance and Service Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal A. Disposal of Ashes • When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other • Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 inch (44mm) of organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture firebox lip.

  • Page 18: Cleaning Of Plated Surfaces

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert F. Inspect Firebrick E. Glass Cleaning • Frequency: After each ash removal • Frequency: As desired • By: Homeowner • By: Homeowner Replace the fi rebrick if they become crumbly and/or if • Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive there is a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) gap between the bricks.

  • Page 19: Quick Reference Maintenance Guide

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert G. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide BAFFLE & BLANKET PLACEMENT INSPECT FIREBRICKS & ASH COVER (AFTER EACH CLEANING) Step Top Models Only Baffl e and blanket placement is critical to heat out- Firebrick is designed to protect your fi rebox. Replace put, effi...

  • Page 20: Section 4: Troubleshooting Guide

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Troubleshooting Guide With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your woodstove will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist you or a qualifi ed service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken.

  • Page 21: Section 5: Service Parts Replacement I

    • Do NOT operate appliance with glass & door assembly removed. • Do NOT operate with glass cracked, broken or scratched. Quadra-Fire appliances are equipped with ceramic super heat-resistant glass, which can only be broken by impact or misuse. Figure 21.2...

  • Page 22: Baffl E Removal

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert C. Baffl e Removal D. Door Handle Assembly 1. Install washer on door handle shaft. 1. Remove all ash from the fi rebox, and extinguish all hot embers before disposal into a metal container. 2. Slide door handle through door. 2.

  • Page 23: Tube Channel Assembly Replacement

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert E. Tube Channel Assembly Replacement 4. Slide the tube channel assembly all the way to left until it is off the threads. Drop the right side down, then slide Removing Tube Channel Assembly the assembly back to right. 1.

  • Page 24: Installer's Guide

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Installer’s Guide Getting Started B. Draft A. Design and Installation Considerations Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent appliances CAUTION successfully. When a appliance is drafting successfully, all combustion byproducts are exiting the home through the Check building codes prior to installation.

  • Page 25: Negative Pressure

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert C. Negative Pressure WARNING Asphyxiation Risk. • Negative pressure can cause spillage of com- bustion fumes, soot and carbon monoxide. • Appliance needs to draft properly for safety. Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air available for the appliance to operate properly.

  • Page 26: Locating Your Appliance And Chimney

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert D. Locating Your Stove & Chimney • Consider the appliance location in order to avoid fl oor and ceiling attic joists and rafters. Location of the appliance and chimney will affect perfor- mance. As shown in Figure 26.1 the chimney should: •...

  • Page 27: Rule

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert F. 2-10-3 Rule These are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper fl ue draft. This appliance is made with a 6 inch (152mm) diameter chimney connector as the fl ue collar on the unit. •...

  • Page 28: Tools And Supplies Needed

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Pre-Use Check List G. Tools And Supplies Needed Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools Place the appliance in a location near the fi nal and building supplies are available: installation area and follow the procedures below: Reciprocating saw Framing material Open the appliance and remove all the parts and...

  • Page 29: Section 7: Dimensions And Clearances

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Dimensions and Clearances NOTE: Flue Collar size is 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) A. Appliance Dimensions 27-5/8 in (702mm) 23-13/16 in (589mm) 5-11/16 in (144mm) 8-1/2 in (216mm) 5-1/2 in (140mm) 38-9/16 in (979mm) Figure 29.1 Top View Figure 29.2 Front View Surround Sizes Standard...

  • Page 30: Clearances To Combustibles (Ul And Ulc)

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert B. Clearances to Combustibles, United States and Canada (UL and ULC) Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material USA and Canada Maximum Mantel Depth - 12" (305mm) Masonry, Heat Exchanger & Zero Mantel Clearance 21.5” (546) 15” (381) MANTEL CLEARANCES Fascia or Trim No Mantel Defl...

  • Page 31: Alternate Floor Protection Calculation

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert C. Calculating Alternate Floor Protection Zero Clearance Floor Thermal Protection Material Thermal Conductivity: k value The k value indicates the amount of heat (in BTU’s) that will fl ow in 1 hour through 1 square foot of a uniform mate- rial 1 inch thick for each degree (F) of temperature differ- ence from one side of the material to the other.

  • Page 32: Section 8: Chimney Systems

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Chimney Systems D. Masonry Chimney A. Venting Systems • Must meet minimum standards of NFPA 211. Chimney Connector: • Must have at least 5/8 inch (16mm) fi reclay lining joined It is also known as fl ue pipe or stove pipe. It must be with refractory cement.

  • Page 33: Masonry Chimney

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Masonry Chimney (Cont’d) NOTE This insert conforms with the UL 1482 and ULC S628 (Canada) in all respects, and is approved to UL & ULC It is necessary to permanently seal any opening between safety standards for installation and use within a fi replace the masonry of the fi...

  • Page 34: Metal Heat Circulating Chimney

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert E. Metal Heat Circulating Masonry •The original factory-built clearance fi replace chimney cap must be re-installed after installing the approved This insert conforms with the safety standard UL-1482 and chimney liner meeting type UL 103 HT requirements ULC S628 (Canada) in all respects and is approved to UL &...

  • Page 35: Securing Chimney Components

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Prefabricated Metal Chimney (Cont’d) H. Altering the Fireplace Inches Millimeters The following modifi cations of factory-built fi replaces are permissible: Minimum Width of Cavity Opening - Front Minimum Width of Cavity Opening - Rear The following parts may be removed: Minimum Height 22-1/2 Damper...

  • Page 36: Zero-Clearance Factory-Built Fireplaces

    K. Chimney Height / Rise and Run The factory-built chimney must be listed per UL 127 or ULC To be sure that your Quadra-Fire insert burns properly, the 610-M87 for all installations. Install thermal protection per chimney draft (static pressure) should be approximately -0.10 this appliance listing requirements.

  • Page 37: Section 9: Appliance Set-Up

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Appliance Set-up A. Outside Air Kit Installation WARNING A source of air (oxygen) is necessary in order for combustion to take place. Whatever combustion air is consumed by the fi re Fire Risk. must be replaced. Air is replaced via air leakage around win- Asphyxiation Risk.

  • Page 38: Disassemble Firebox & Outer Can

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert B. Disassemble Firebox and Outer Can For easier fi eld installation the outer can is installed with- out the fi rebox so connecting to the fl ue has greater access. The fi rebox slides into the outer can once the fl ue collar is attached to the stove pipe/liner and optional outside air fl...

  • Page 39: Securing Stove Pipe/Liner To Flue Collar

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert C. Securing Stove Pipe/Liner to Flue Collar Cast Iron Flue Located on Appliance 1. There are 4 pre-drilled holes in the fl ue collar 90 degrees apart. Attach the fl ue collar to the stove pipe/liner. If the seal is questionable use stove mastic Figure 39.1.

  • Page 40: Installing Outer Can & Leveling Bolts

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert E. Installing Outer Can & Leveling Bolts F. Surround & Trim Kit Installation 1. Align the back of surface of outer can side panels to the 1. Lay surround face down on a protected surface to pre- front wall surface for proper placement.

  • Page 41: Installing Firebox To Outer Can

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert G. Installing Firebox into Outer Can H. Securing Appliance to Stove Pipe/Liner 1. Once you have the appliance in place and secured, reach For easier installation, remove the baffl e protection chan- up through the fl ue opening and grab the attachment bar nel, tube channel assembly, baffl...

  • Page 42: Snap Disc & Side Panel Installation

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert I. Snap Disc and Side Panel Installation 4. Tilt the side panel forward under the top and push the panel onto the pegs on the face. 1. Place snap disc box in location shown in Figure 42.1. 5.

  • Page 43: Blower Cord Installation - Left Side

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert K. Blower Cord Installation on Left Side Green Ground Wire & Nut The blower cord is shipped to be installed on the right side of the appliance. You may relocate the cord so it is on the left side.

  • Page 44: Zero-Clearance Adjustable Trim Support

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert L. Zero Clearance Adjustable Trim Support, 2” to 10” Part No. 841-0990, size 9” x 45” and Part No. ADJSPT-12, size 12” x 50” Included in Kit: ( 1) Trim Top, (1) Trim Front, (2) Trim Sides, Double-Sided Tape (already installed) Tools Needed: Phillips Head Screwdriver, Sheet Metal...

  • Page 45: Section 10: Moble Home Installation

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Mobile Home Installation An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and 10. Burn wood only. Other types of fuels may generate must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. It poisonous gases (e.g., carbon monoxide). must be unrestricted while unit is in use to prevent room 11.

  • Page 46: Section 11: Reference Materials

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Reference Materials A. Exploded Drawings Part number list on following page. Figure 46.1 Page 46 7044-140C November 21, 2011...
  • Page 47 SRV7033-209 Tube Channel Assembly SRV7044-019 Black SRV7044-025 Side Panel Assembly Left Gold Trim SRV7044-011 Nickel Trim SRV7044-023 Gold 200-3180 Logo, Quadra-Fire Nickel 200-3240 Side Panel Left SRV7044-139 Black Trim SRV7044-166 Trim Ring Gold Trim SRV7044-164 Nickel Trim SRV7044-165 Additional service part numbers appear on following page.

  • Page 48: Service Parts & Accessories

    226-0100/24 13.8 Glass Frame Set SRV7044-191 Component Pack (Includes Gold Spring Handles (1) 1/2” & 436-5350 (2) 1/4”, (2) Gold Hinge Pins, Quadra-Fire Logo Gasket, Glass Tape, 3/4” 5 Ft Length 832-0460 Logo, Quadra-Fire 200-3180 Rope, Door, 3/4” X 84”...
  • Page 49 3100-I ACC Wood Insert #14 Standard Door Assembly 14.9 14.1 14.8 14.7 14.6 14.5 14.2 14.4 14.3 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed Stocked in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer.
  • Page 50 3100-I ACC Wood Insert IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed Stocked in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer. at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS...
  • Page 51 3100-I ACC Wood Insert 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 ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS...

  • Page 52: 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.quadrafi re.com CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL •...

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