Getting Started; Design And Installation Considerations; Fire Safety - Quadra-Fire 57ST-ACC Installation Manual

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Getting Started

A. Design and Installation Considerations
Consideration must be given to:
• Safety
• Convenience
• Traffi c fl ow
• Chimney and chimney connector required
It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using exact
measurements for clearances and fl oor protection, before
actually beginning the installation. If you are not using an
existing chimney, place the appliance where there will be a
clear passage for a factory-built listed chimney through the
ceiling and roof.
We recommend that a qualifi ed building inspector and your
insurance company representative review your plans before
and after installation.
If this appliance is in an area where children may be near it is
recommended that you purchase a decorative barrier to go
in front of the appliance. Remember to always keep children
away while it is operating and do not let anyone operate
this appliance unless they are familiar with these operating
instructions.
NOTE: Service Space
In order to replace the tube channel a clearance of 19 inches
(483mm) is required on the right side of stove in order to
remove the tubes with the stove in place.
If space is not available, the stove will have to be discon-
nected from the chimney to proceed with the tube replace-
ment. See owner's manual.
CAUTION
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building, fi re offi cials or
authorities having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation
inspection, and permits.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
• DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY
FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION
DUCT OR SYSTEM.
May allow fl ue gases to enter the house.
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B. Fire Safety
o provide reasonable fi re safety, the following should be given
serious consideration:
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Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail-
able for the appliance to operate properly. It can be stron-
gest in lower levels of the house.
Causes include:
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Install at least one smoke detector on each fl oor of
your home to ensure your safety. They should be
located away from the heating appliance and close
to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector
manufacturer's placement and installation instructions,
and be sure to maintain regularly.
A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher to
contend with small fi res resulting from burning embers.
A CO detector should be installed in the room with the
appliance.
A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least two
escape routes.
A plan to deal with a chimney fi re as follows:
In the event of a chimney fi re:
a Evacuate the house immediately
b. Notify fi re department.
Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.)
Range hoods
Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water heaters
and other combustion appliances
Clothes dryers
Location of return-air vents to furnace or air conditioning
Imbalances of the HVAC air handling system
Upper level air leaks such as:
- Recessed lighting
- Attic hatch
- Duct leaks
- 1/2-3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 self-drilling screws
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE IMPROPER PERFORMANCE
OF THE APPLIANCE SYSTEM CAUSED BY:
Inadequate draft due to environmental conditions
Downdrafts
Tight sealing construction of the structure
Mechanical exhausting devices
Overdrafting caused by excessive chimney heights
Ideal performance is with height of chimney between 14-16 feet
(4.26-4.88m) measured from the base of the appliance.
August 3, 2015