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Quadra-Fire Village QV36D-A Installer's Manual

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Model:
QV36D-A
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.
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-
termarket, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited
by local codes.
2. This appliance is only for use with the type
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 Hearth & Home Technologies dealer
with any questions or concerns. For the number of your
nearest dealer, please call 1-800-234-2508
1
Installers Guide
Underwriters
Laboratories Listed
292-900E 4/03

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  • Page 1 Model: Installers Guide QV36D-A Underwriters Laboratories Listed READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR...

  • 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety and Warning Information ..........2 Service Parts Lists ..............4 Section 1: Approvals and Codes ..........6 Appliance Certification ..............6 Installation Codes ................ 6 High Altitude Installations .............. 6 Section 2: Getting Started ............7 Introducing the Quadra-Fire Gas Fireplaces ........

  • Page 4: Section 1: Approvals And Codes

    Certification changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Input MODEL: QV36D-A rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 feet above a LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories 2000 foot elevation in the U.S.A. or 10% for elevations between 2000 and 4500 feet in Canada.

  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introducing the Quadra-Fire Gas Fireplace The Hearth & Home Technologies Warranty will be voided by, and Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any Quadra-Fire direct vent gas fireplaces are designed to op- responsibility for, the following actions: erate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the •...
  • Page 6 [965mm] [642mm] 26 7/8 2 1/8 3 1/2 [682mm] [55mm] [90mm] 36 1/8 [916mm] 12 3/4 [323mm] 41 1/8 6 7/8 [174mm] [1044mm] STANDOFFS HOOD RATING PLATE AND LABELS ELECTRICAL ACCESS LINE ACCESS CONTROLS Figure 1. Diagram of the QV36D-A...

  • Page 7: Section 3: Installing The Fireplace

    1” MIN. (25mm) Installing the Fireplace Constructing the Fireplace Chase A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the gas fireplace and/or its vent system. Vertical vents that run on the outside of a building may be, but are not required to be, installed inside a chase.

  • Page 8: Step 2 Framing The Fireplace

    Step 2. Framing the Fireplace Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo- VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia- DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.
  • Page 9 6 7/16” 6 5/32” (164mm) (156mm) 8 1/2” (216mm) 8 1/2” 11 5/8” (216mm) (295mm) 11 1/16” 7 3/8” 5 7/8” (281mm) (187mm) (149mm) 6 1/2” 5 1/16” (165mm) (129mm) 8 5/8” 8 5/8” (220mm) (220mm) 11 15/16” (303mm) DV-90D DV-48D DV-36D DV17/24D...

  • Page 10: Step 3 Installing The Vent System

    Step 3. Installing the Vent System Identifying Vent Components A. Vent System Approvals The vent systems installed on this gas fireplace may in- clude one, two, or three 90° elbow assemblies. The rela- This model is approved to use D-series direct vent pipe tionships of vertical rise to horizontal run in vent configura- components and terminations (see Figures 4 and 5).
  • Page 11 Flex Vent The flex vent must be supported with the spacing between STRAIGHT UP support intervals not exceeding 4 feet, with no more than ½ VERTICAL VENTING inch sag between supports. A support is required at each change in venting direction, V (FT.) and in any location where it is necessary to maintain the necessary clearance to combustibles.
  • Page 12 3. Match the amount of vertical you have in the sys- tem with the chart to find the appropriate position HORIZONTAL VENTING to set the Flue Restrictor. Kit No. H Max. Run DVK-01TRD 24" (610 mm) - CHART - Top Vent Top Vent Rear Vent Rear Vent...
  • Page 13 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=40' MAX. (12.4m) H = 8' MAX. (2.4m) NOTE: On vertical venting configurations where the vertical component is over 10 feet, you may want to install the vertical baffle included in the manual bag assembly to improve flame...
  • Page 14 VENTING WITH TWO (2) 90° ELBOWS H + H 1´ MIN. (305 mm) 2´ MAX. (610 mm) 5´ MAX. (1.52m) 2´ MIN. (610 mm) 4´ MAX. (1.22 m) 10´ MAX. (3.1m) 3´ MIN. (914 mm) 6´ MAX. (1.86 m) 15´ MAX. (4.65m) 4´...
  • Page 15 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS H + H 1´MIN. (305mm) 2´MAX. (610mm) 5´MAX. (1.52m) 2´MIN. (610mm) 4´MAX. (1.22m) 10´MAX. (3.1m) 3´MIN. (914mm) 6´MAX. (1.86m) 15´MAX. (4.65m) 4´MIN. (1.22m) 8´MAX. (2.48m) 20´MAX. (6.2m) +V+H+H = 40 MAX.(12.4 m) H = 8´MAX.(2.48 m) H+H = 20´MAX.(6.2 m) ´...
  • Page 16 VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90° ELBOWS V (FT.) H (FT.) 1' MIN. (305mm) 5' MAX. (1.52m) 2' MIN. (610mm) 10' MAX. (3.1m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 15' MAX. (4.65m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 20' MAX. (6.2m) NOTE: H + H = 20' MAX. (6.2m) V + V + H + H = 40' MAX.

  • Page 17: Installing Vent Components

    B. Installing Vent Components 1. Attach the First Vent Component to Starting Collars After determining which set of starting collars will be used To attach the first vent component to the starting collars (top or rear), follow venting instructions accordingly. of the fireplace: Venting Out the Rear Vent •...
  • Page 18 2. Fasten the shield in place using the pilot holes provided WARNING: A 3/8 INCH (9.5 MM) BEAD OF in the part. The shield should be oriented such that the STOVE CEMENT MUST BE PLACED AROUND 13 1/8 inch dimension (longest dimension) is running in THE 5 INCH (127 MM) FIREPLACE STARTING COL- the same direction the elbow is pointing.
  • Page 19 For Vertical Runs - The vent system must be supported • Position the firestops on both sides of the hole previ- every eight (8) feet (2.4m) above the fireplace flue outlet by ously cut and secure the firestops with nails or screws. wall brackets.
  • Page 20 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 21: 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 22 (See Note 2) U.S. (3 FT) J or K = VENT TERMINAL = AIR SUPPLY INLET = AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED = 9" (U.S.A.) = 12" ....... clearances above grade, veran- 12" (Canada) ..clearance to non-mechani- (See Note 1) da, porch, deck or balcony cal air supply inlet to build- ing or the combustion air in-...
  • Page 23 For Vertical Terminations - To locate the vent and install To seal the roof hole, and to divert rain and snow from the the vent sections: vent system: • Locate and mark the vent centerpoint on the underside • Attach a flashing to the roof using nails, and use a non- of the roof, and drive a nail through the centerpoint.

  • Page 24: Step 4 Positioning, Leveling, And Securing The Fireplace

    Step 4. Positioning, Leveling, and Step 5. The Gas Control System Securing the Fireplace WARNING: THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH The diagram below shows how to properly position, level, SOLID FUEL. and secure the fireplace. The type of gas control system used with this model is Stand- ing Pilot Ignition.

  • Page 25: Step 6 The Gas Supply Line

    Step 7. Gas Pressure Requirements Step 6. The Gas Supply Line NOTE: Have the gas supply line installed by a qualified Pressure requirements for gas fireplaces are shown service technician in accordance with all building in the table below. codes. (In the state of Massachusetts installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter).

  • Page 26: 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 36. Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Diagram Step 8. Wiring the Fireplace Optional Accessories Optional fan and remote control kits require that 110-120 NOTE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed VAC be wired to the factory installed junction box before...

  • Page 27: Step 9 Finishing

    Step 9. Finishing FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE Figure 38 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the NON-COMBUSTIBLE fireplace. See Figures 2 and 3 for other fireplace clearances. BOARD Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the black fireplace front.

  • Page 28: Step 10 Installing Trim, Logs, And Ember Material

    Step 10. Installing Trim, Refractory, Logs, and Ember Material Installing the Trim Combustible materials may be brought up to the specified clearances on the side and top front edges of the fireplace, but MUST NEVER overlap onto the front face. The joints between the finished wall and the fireplace top and sides can only be sealed with a 300°...

  • Page 29: Positioning The Logs

    Positioning the Logs The gas logs have been factory installed and should not need to be positioned. Two rubber bands holding logs to grate must be cut and removed. Shutter Settings ___________________________________________ Burner 1/4” Placing the Ember Material Two types of ember material are shipped with this gas fireplace.

  • Page 30: Step 11 Lighting The Appliance

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

  • Page 31: Step 12 Before Lighting The Fireplace

    Step 12. Before Lighting the Fireplace WARNING: PLEASE REFER TO THE USER’S Before lighting the fireplace, be sure to do the following: MANUAL FOR ALL CAUTIONS, SAFETY, AND WARNING INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE Remove all paperwork from underneath the fireplace. LIGHTING AND OPERATION OF THE FIREPLACE.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34 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 35: 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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