Quadra-Fire QFP 30 Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Installation, Venting, Operation & Maintenance Manual
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
Do not try to light any appliance
Do not touch any electric switch. Do not use any telephone 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.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home where
not prohibited by local codes.
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.
Prior to first fire: Clean gold surfaces with a glass cleanser and soft cloth to prevent staining from fingerprint oils.
1445 North Highway
Colville, WA 99114
QFP 30
DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
A Division of Hearth Technologies Inc.
Part #250-6120 03/21/01
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  • Page 1 QFP 30 DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACE Installation, Venting, Operation & Maintenance Manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 2 Ask your Quadra-Fire Dealer for information on these options. From design, to fabrication, to shipping: Our guarantee of quality is more than a word, it’s Quadra-Fire tradition, and we proudly back this tradition with a Lifetime Warranty.
  • Page 3 QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace CUSTOMER NOTES MODEL NAME QUADRA FIRE QFP30 SERIAL NUMBER DATE PURCHASED After completing your warranty card, attach receipt and warranty stub here. DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED DEALER PHONE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR FIREPLACE:...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace CONTENTS SAFETY & CLEARANCES: Brick Installation ..........30 Ratings Plate.............5 Logset , Lava Rock & Ember Installation ..31 Clearances & Safety Label........6 Glass Installation..........32 Clearances ............7 Fascia Installation ..........32 Safety Notices ...........8 Leak Test ............33 Main Burner Operation........8...
  • Page 5: Ratings Plate

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace RATINGS THIS INFORMATION IS LOCATED ON METAL HANG TAG TO RIGHT SIDE OF FIREPLACE CONTROL PANEL BENEATH FIREBOX. SERIAL NO. Tested and Beaverton O-T L Oregon USA Listed by A Division of Hearth Technologies Inc.
  • Page 6: Clearances & Safety Label

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace CLEARANCES & SAFETY LABEL THIS INFORMATION IS ALSO LOCATED ON A METAL HANG TAG TO THE RIGHT OF FIREPLACE This appliance uses a millivolt-type control system consisting of a gas control valve/regulator, a standing pilot burner assembly, a thermopile, a piezo igniter, and the ON/OFF switch.
  • Page 7: Clearances

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES 12" Max. Trim 2-1/4" Max. 23-1/2" 14" 9-1/2" 18-3/4" 11" ADJACENT WALL GLASS 5-1/2" FASCIA SEE ALSO: Floor to Mantel Height Dimensions on Page 14 AND Facing Dimension Requirements on Page 15 1/2"...
  • Page 8: Safety Notices

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace SAFETY NOTICES Many of the components within this fireplace are designed • This unit is not for use with solid fuel. DO NOT place specifically for safety purposes. It is therefore imperative anything inside the firebox other than the brickset, logset, that only certified gas service technicians install and lava rock and mineral wool included with the fireplace.
  • Page 9: Heating Specifications

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace HEATING SPECIFICATIONS Natural Gas Propane BTU Input 21,000 - 30,000 23,000 - 30,000 BTU Output on “HI” 25,500 25,500 Efficiency** (with Fan) **Efficiency rating is the thermal efficiency rating of the product determined under continuous operation and independent of an installed system at maximum horizontal venting (40').
  • Page 10: Preparation

    Connect the gas line. See Pg. 29. • The QFP 30 is manufactured to operate on Natural Complete electrical connections. See Pg. ___. Gas (NG), it is convertible to Liquid Propane Gas Run thermostat lines to TH & TPTH connectors on (LP) when the manufacturer’s conversion kit,...
  • Page 11: Lp Conversion Instructions

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace LP CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS Manufacturer’s conversion kit supplied with the fireplace is required for this procedure. NOTE: If converting this unit to propane, so do at this point of installation. WARNING! THE INSTALLATION OF THIS CONVERSION KIT MUST ONLY BE UNDER- TAKEN BY A QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLER.
  • Page 12 QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace LP CONVERSION, CONT. 1. Remove glass frame by unlatching door in each corner. Fig. 1. FIG. 4 2. If installed, remove logs, embers, and lava rock. retain these items. 3. Remove burner tray with Phillips screwdriver. There are (7) screws in tray, (3) in front and (2) on each side.
  • Page 13: Minimum Framing Dimensions

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS RAISED FIREPLACE The fireplace and its hearth, if desired, may be placed on a • The 1/2" clearance to combustibles stand-offs on the back platform designed to support the fireplace weight (200 lbs.) and sides and 9"...
  • Page 14: Hearth Requirements

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace MANTEL REQUIREMENTS HEARTH REQUIREMENTS COMBUSTIBLE MANTELS No clearances to combustible flooring or hearth extension are See also references on page 6, Clearances to Combustible required for installatoin of the QFP30, as referenced in the Materials label.
  • Page 15: Arched Fascia Dimensions

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace FACING OVER 1”THICK FASCIA DIMENSIONS Facing material greater than 1” thick, such as brick, river (Fascia is available in Gold, Brushed Nickel and Black finishes. rock, etc., will require installation around the perimeter See Parts & Accessories on page 42 for part numbers.) of the face.
  • Page 16: General Venting Instructions

    943 ..... Flashing, 0/12 to 6/12 Roof Pitch INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS 943S ....Flashing, 7/12 to 12/12 Roof Pitch The Quadra-Fire QFP 30 Fireplace is an engineered product 945 ..... 45° Elbow that has been designed and tested. The warranty will be 945B ....
  • Page 17: Venting Installation Options & Guidelines

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace VENTING INSTALLATION OPTIONS & GUIDELINES There are four types of direct vent system installations approved for use with the QFP 30. It is very important to TERMINATION CAP REQUIREMENTS maintain a balance between the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust venting system.
  • Page 18: Class A Metal Chimney

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace FIG. 3 INSTALLATION INTO A CLASS A FIG. 4 INSTALLATION INTO A MASONRY METAL CHIMNEY (USA ONLY) CHIMNEY (USA ONLY) Use ONLY DuraVent #991 High Wind TERMINATION Termination Cap CAP PART Top Adaptor ADAPTOR...
  • Page 19: Vent Graph & Usage

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace HORIZONTAL TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS A..*12” (30cm) minimum: clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony. B..*12” (30cm) minimum: Clearance to window or door that may be opened. C..12” (30cm) minimum: Clearance to permanently closed window (recommended to prevent condensation on window.
  • Page 20: Horizontal Termination Requirements

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION Note: Twist-lock procedure: Four indentations, located on NOTE: the female ends of pipes and fittings, are designed to slide Horizontal sections require a 1/4" (6mm) rise straight onto the male ends of adjacent pipes and fittings by for every 1’...
  • Page 21 QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION (CONT.) Step 4. Position the horizontal vent termination in the center Step 5. Slide the stove and vent assembly (see Fig. of the 10" (254mm) square hole, run a bead of 9 below) towards the wall, carefully inserting non-hardening mastic around its outside edges, so the vent pipe into the vent cap assembly.
  • Page 22: Vertical Installation Instructions

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace VERTICAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USING GS SERIES PIPE FIG. 12 Step 1. Check the installation instructions for required 1" clearances (air space) to combustibles when passing through ceilings, walls, roofs, enclosures, attic rafters, or other nearby combustible surfaces.
  • Page 23: Roof Pitch Table

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace VERTICAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIG. 15 Dimension "H" Obtained From Table 1 FIG. 14 TABLE 1 CAP AND STORM SHINGLES OVERLAP ON COLLAR TOP EDGE OF FLASHING MINIMUM HEIGHT NOT SHOWN FOR ROOF PITCH FEET...
  • Page 24 QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace VERTICAL INSTALLATION, CONT. NOTE: FIG. 16 If an offset is necessary in the attic to avoid obstructions, it is important to support the vent pipe NAILS every 3' (914mm) to avoid excessive stress on the elbows, and possible separation.
  • Page 25: Cathedral Ceiling

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace VERTICAL INSTALLATION, CONT. CATHEDRAL CEILING INSTALLATION LEVEL FIG. 17 Step 1. Follow installation Steps 1 and 2 under vertical CATHEDRAL CEILING SUPPORT BOX termination section. Step 2. Using a plumb-bob, mark the centerline of the venting system on the ceiling, and drill a small hole through the ceiling and roof at this point.
  • Page 26: Class A Metal

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace VERTICAL INSTALLATION, CONT. Top Adapter FIG. 19 INSTALLATION INTO A CLASS A METAL CHIMNEY (USA ONLY) NOTE: Have the existing installation inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or professional installer prior to converting to direct vent. The existing chimney...
  • Page 27: Existing Masonry

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace VERTICAL INSTALLATION, CONT. INSTALLATION INTO AN EXISTING STUDWALL FIG. 22 MASONRY CHIMNEY (USA ONLY) 10" x 10" FRAMED OPENING IN WALL MASONRY CHIMNEY Step 1. Before cutting any holes, assemble the desired RETRO CONNECTOR sections of direct vent pipe to determine the center of the masonry penetration.
  • Page 28 QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace VERTICAL INTALLATION, CONT. EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY, CONT. HIGH WIND FIG. 25 TERMINATION CAP 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 25).
  • Page 29: Gas Line Requirements

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace GAS LINE REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Make sure the household breaker is shut off prior to • The gas line must be installed in accordance with all working on any electrical lines. local codes, if any; if not, follow ANSI 223.1 and the requirements listed below.
  • Page 30: Brick Installation

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace BRICK INSTALLATION FIG. 1 NOTE: Installation of the brick set should be made prior to the logset, lava rock and mineral wool installation. Remove glass door by releasing the 4 spring latches, 2 at the top of door and 2 at bottom. Remove mounting screws and clips on right and left top of firebox.
  • Page 31: Logset , Lava Rock & Ember Installation

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace LOG INSTALLATION 1. Install bottom left log by setting log on front pin and rotating log to the left until it just touches back brick panel, see LOG 1. 2. Install front left log by bending up tap on middle front of burner tray. Left log has (1) slot that will set over tap and (1) hole that will set over poin on bottom left log, see LOG 2.
  • Page 32: Glass Installation

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace INSTALLING GLASS Use only Part #842-3821, Replacement Glass, available from your dealer to replace glass in the QFP 30 Fireplace. To install the glass assembly, lift and set the bottom extensions onto the bottom alignment slots located at the edge of firebox--refer to diagram below.
  • Page 33: Leak Test

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace INITIAL START-UP: LEAK TEST NORMAL OCCURRENCES Turn on gas to the fireplace. Fumes from curing paint and oil burning off the steel is a Turn on gas at the manual shutoff valve. normal occurrence. Open window to vent the area until Leak test all gas joints prior to starting the appliance.
  • Page 34: Lighting Instructions

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS A. This appliance has a pilot that must be lit manually. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell around the appliance areas for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
  • Page 35: Shutter Adjustment

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT The shutter is pre-set to the open position at factory, so Blower ....... The fireplace uses a 160 cfm adjustment may not be necessary. Light stove and allow blower to circulate heated air to burn for 20 minutes to allow logs to cure.
  • Page 36: High Altitude Operation & Adjustment

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace OPERATION HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION In Canada, this unit is approved from 0 to 4500 feet above Read this entire manual prior to using the fireplace. Pay sea level. Installation of this stove at altitudes above 4500 particular attention to the “Safety Precautions”...
  • Page 37: Maintenance

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace MAINTENANCE YEARLY SERVICING PROCEDURES GENERAL WARNING! Failure to inspect and maintain the fireplace may lead to improper combustion and Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service a potentially dangerous situation. The following person.
  • Page 38: Glass Replacement & Cleaning

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace GLASS REPLACEMENT GLASS CLEANING WARNING! DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT! Replace glass with part #842-3820 ONLY, available from TURN UNIT OFF AND ALLOW TO COOL. DO NOT USE your dealer. ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON GLASS SURFACE! Turn valve to “OFF”...
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace TROUBLESHOOTING Flames Are Too blue Pilot won’t light • Has the fireplace just been started? (This is normal - • Is a gas shut-off valve turned on? see Initial Start-up.) • Is the valve control knob turned to “PILOT”...
  • Page 40: Electrical Schematic

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC FAN ASSEMBLY JUNCTION BOX BLACK = B WHITE = W RED = R CONVECTION AIR TEMP SWITCH PILOT ASSEMBLY COPPER VALVE BURNER ON/OFF IGNITOR SPEED SWITCH CONTROL Page 40 03/21/01 #250-6120...
  • Page 41: Warranty

    This limited Lifetime Warranty is effective on all Dovre and Affinity appliances sold after July 1, 1998 and all Quadra-Fire appliances sold after September 1, 1996, and supersedes any and all warranties currently in existence.
  • Page 42: Parts & Accessories

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace PARTS & ACCESSORIES DESCRIPTION ... REPLACEMENT PART # REPLACEMENT PARTS AS FOUND ON EXPLODED VIEW Valve (NG).......842-0240 DASH BOARD..........460-0090 Pan Burner ......842-4760 BURNER PAN REAR SUPPORT....460-0120 Glass ........842-3821 BURNER PAN SIDE SUPPORT ....460-0130 Pilot Assembly, NG....842-4280...
  • Page 43: Exploded View

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace EXPLODED VIEW 03/21/01 #250-6120 Page 43...
  • Page 44: Htz-2000 Air Duct Kit Installation

    QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace AIR DUCT KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PART #HTZ-2000 2. This kit is tested and safe when installed in accordance APPROVALS with this installation manual. It is your responsibility to read The HTZ-2000 air duct kit is approved to use on Heatilator...
  • Page 45 QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Minimum Duct Run = 31-in. (787mm) top of fireplace to room above. INSTALLATION FIG. 3 1. Remove the cover plate from the side of the fireplace FINISHED SURFACE and discard it. 2. Center the duct collar around the exposed hole and attach it to the fireplace with 3 screws.
  • Page 46 QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace HTZ-2000 AIR DUCT KIT INSTALLATION 5. Install the air duct run. NOTE: The air duct has a zero 6. Install the variable speed (with “OFF” setting) wall Rheostat clearance to combustible construction. in a convenient location. This switch will control the HEAT- ROUND AIR DUCT: Attach the 6”...
  • Page 47 QFP 30 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 03/21/01 #250-6120 Page 47...
  • Page 48 ATTENTION INSTALLER: PLEASE RETURN THESE OPERATING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONSUMER.

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