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Quadra-Fire PELLET INSERT CB1200I Owner's Manual

Pellet insert installation and operation
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• Important operating and
maintenance instruc-
tions included.
Please read this entire manual
before installation and use of this
pellet fuel-burning room heater.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in property damage,
bodily injury or even death.
•
Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire - If any external part starts to
glow, you are overfiring. Reduce feed rate.
Overfiring will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specified. Failure to comply may
cause house fire.
CAUTION
Tested and approved for wood pellets and shelled
field corn fuel only. Burning of any other type of fuel
voids your warranty.
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CB1200-I PELLET INSERT
Owner's Manual

Installation and Operation

Model:
CB1200MI-MBK
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Read, understand and
•
follow these instruc-
tions for safe installa-
tion and operation.
WARNING
NOTICE
Leave this manual with
•
party responsible for use
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
fireplace.
•
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
•
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other flammable
materials away.
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national
codes and regulations.
• Consult local building, fire officials or authorities having jurisdic-
tion about restrictions, installation inspection, and permits.
7014-188B
R
Tested and
O-T L
Listed by
C
US
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are
hot during operation AND
cool down.
CAUTION
February 3, 2010
Portland
Oregon USA

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  • Page 1: Installation And Operation

    • Important operating and maintenance instruc- tions included. WARNING Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even 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 CB1200-I Pellet Insert 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’ contacts, ensuring we make products that will satisfy your needs.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 could result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. •...

  • Page 4: Section 1: Listing And Code Approvals

    The appliance must be properly grounded to the frame of the mobile home and use only listed pellet vent, Class “L” or “PL” connector pipe. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit must be installed in a mobile home installation. Note: This appliance is also approved for installation into a shop.

  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Consider- ations 1. Appliance Location NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation. • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations. • Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fire officials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions, installation inspection and permits.

  • Page 6: Locating Your Appliance & Chimney

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert B. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney Location of the appliance and chimney will affect performance. • Install through the warm airspace enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die-down of the fire. •...

  • Page 7: Fire Safety

    F. Fire Safety To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be given serious consideration: • Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home. • Locate smoke detector away from the heating appliance and close to the sleeping areas. •...

  • Page 8: Section 3: Dimensions & Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions 40 in. (1016mm) 29-1/4 in. (743mm) 22 in. (559mm) 8-3/4 in. (222mm) 10-3/4 in. (273mm) 28-1/2 in. (724mm) Figure 8.1 - Top View Figure 8.3 - Side View Page 8 13 in. (330mm) 12 in.

  • Page 9: Clearances To Combustibles As A Built-In, Ul And Ulc

    B. Clearance To Combustibles, UL and ULC Rear Shroud Kit is Required for Built-In Installation 0 INCH (0mm) CLEARANCE TO ExPOSED SECTION AND FACE TRIM Figure 9.1 Top of Shroud Sides of Inside Shroud Back of Inside Shroud Vent Pipe to Combustible INSTALLED AS A BUILT-IN UNIT Shown with Rear Vent and Optional Outside Air Combustible...

  • Page 10: Clearances To Combustibles, Masonry & Zero Clearance

    Height - Rear Vent 22-1/2 Front Width 29-1/4 The size of your floor protector choice must be added to this dimension. If using Quadra-Fire floor protector, Part 811-0730, allow 1-1/2 inches (38mm). Page 10 E. Masonry Minimum Opening Face Trim...

  • Page 11: Calculating Alternate Floor Protection Material

    G. Calculating Alternate Floor Protection Material Thermal Conductivity: k value The k value indicates the amount of heat (in BTU’s) that will flow in 1 hour through 1 square foot of a uniform material 1 inch thick for each degree (F) of temperature difference from one side of the material to the other.

  • Page 12: Removing Metal Floor Of Factory-Built Firebox

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert I. Removing Metal Floor of Factory-Built Firebox • The firebrick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates can be removed from a factory-built firebox in order to gain minimum insert opening require- ments. • Any smoke shelves, shields and baffles may be removed from a factory-built firebox if attached with mechanical fas- teners.

  • Page 13: A. Chimney & Exhaust Connections

    3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit or the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter, use Listed double wall flue connector. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit must be used with manufactured home installations. 3. Residential: The 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter...

  • Page 14: Equivalent Feet Of Pipe

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert C. Equivalent Feet of Pipe The table below can help you calculate the equivalent feet of pipe which is a method used to determine pellet vent size. See Figure 14.1. Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation 2 ft.

  • Page 15: Section 5: Venting Systems

    Venting Systems A. Full Reline With Outside Air - Horizontal CAUTION Never draw outside combustion air from: • Wall, floor or ceiling cavity • Enclosed space such as an attic or garage NOTE; Use metal plate around exhaust vent pipe and seal all edges with non-flammable insu- lation such as fiberglass, mineral wool or ceramic.

  • Page 16: Full Reline With Outside Air-Vertical

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert B. Full Reline With Outside Air - Vertical NOTE: Check clearances carefully for this type of instal- lation to ensure adequate room for outside air venting. NOTE; Use metal plate around exhaust vent pipe and seal all edges with non-flammable insula- tion such as fiberglass, mineral wool or ceramic.

  • Page 17: Section 6: Mobile Home

    Mobile Home A. Mobile Home Installation You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit for installation in a mobile home. An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion air and must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow.

  • Page 18: Section 7: Appliance Set-Up

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert Appliance Set-Up A. Rear Shroud Installation 1. Top Vent Installations Parts Required: Part 811-0680, Rear Shroud Kit. Includes: Six galvanized steel shroud pieces, two cover plates and fastener package. Part 811-0650, Rear Shroud Top Vent Includes: Vent pipe and two 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 inch bolts with nuts.
  • Page 19 Rear Vent Installation Preparation: Remove the ENTIRE exhaust blower housing by remov- ing the 4 nuts using a 7/16 inch socket wrench. Set the nuts aside for later use. Remove the 4 screws and remove the vertical exhaust transition pipe exhaust blower housing. Remove any silicone sealant remaining on the blower housing.

  • Page 20: Outside Air Kit

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert B. Outside Air Kit Instructions Parts Included in Kit: 1 piece of 2 inch x 3 ft. flex hose, 1 hose clamp and 1 rodent screen. Tools Needed: Phillips head screw driver; wire cutters; hole saw or jig saw. 1.

  • Page 21: Adjustable Hearth Support

    E. Adjustable Hearth Support Size: 9”D x 45”W, 2” to 10” Height Adjustment Included in Kit: (1) trim top, (1) trim front, (2) trim sides, double-sided tape (already installed) Tools Needed: Phillips head screw driver, sheet metal shears, measuring tape, gloves 1.

  • Page 22: Panel And Trim Set

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert F. Panel and Trim Set Standard Size: 30 inches H x 40 inches W (762mm x 1016mm) Large Size: 33 inches H x 50 inches W (838mm x 1270mm) Included in Kit: 2 side panels, 1 top panel, 2 side trim, 1 top trim, 2 corner brackets and fastener package.

  • Page 23: F. Panel & Trim

    F. Panel and Trim Set (Cont’d) 5. Hold side curtains in open position and lower panel set over insert setting lower edge of top panel in slot between hopper lid and panel support as shown in Figure 23.1. Place existing screw head (installed in Figure 23.2) into locator hole in floor of insert.

  • Page 24: Brick Set Installation

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert G. Optional Brick Set Installation Slide bottom of left rear brick in first; rotate top edge to- ward rear of appliance and then rotate outer edge toward rear of appliance, until brick slides into place. Figure 24.1. Repeat for right rear brick. Place left side brick along left side of firebox, making sure chamfered (beveled) back edge fits snugly next to left rear brick.

  • Page 25: Optional Log Set Placement Instructions

    I. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions CAUTION Logs are FRAGILE. Use extreme care when handling or cleaning logs. Place the front log in first as shown in Figure 25.1 charred area surrounding firepot. Set the left and right logs onto the front log, placing the holes in the base of the left and right logs over the locating pins in the front log.

  • Page 26: Section 8: Operating Instructions

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert Operating Instructions A. Fuel Size, Material and Storage 1. Wood Pellets Fuel pellets are made from sawdust or wood by-products. If the source material is hardwood, they can have a higher mineral content, creating more ash. Fuels containing bark will also have higher ash content.

  • Page 27: General Operation Information

    B. General Operating Information 1. Thermostat Calls For Heat The appliance is like most modern furnaces; when the thermostat calls for heat, your appliance will automatically light and deliver heat. When the room is up to temperature and the thermostat is satisfied, the red call light will shut off and the appliance will shut down.

  • Page 28: Fire Characteristics

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert E. Fire Characteristics A properly adjusted fire with the heat output control switch set on “HIGH” has a short active flame pattern that extends out of the firepot approximately 4 to 6 inches (102-105mm). If the fire has tall flames with black tails and seems somewhat lazy, the feed rate will need to be reduced.

  • Page 29: Frequently Asked Questions

    H. Frequently Asked Questions ISSUES 1. Metallic noise. Ash buildup on glass. Glass has turned dirty. Fire has tall flames with black tails and is lazy. Smokey start-up or puffs of smoke from the airwash. 5. Either the firepot is dirty or there is too much fuel at Large flame at start-up.

  • Page 30: Section 9: Troubleshooting

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert Troubleshooting Symptom Plug in appliance - No No current to outlet. response. .7 amp fuse defective. #3 snap disc tripped or defective. Control box defective. Call light on. No fire. Out of fuel. No fuel in firepot. #2 snap disc may be defective.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting (Cont’d) Symptom Slow or smoky start-up Dirty exhaust and/or venting system. (Cont’d) Feed system fails to Out of fuel. start. #2 snap disc may be defective. Vacuum switch not closing. No vacuum. Feed system jammed or blocked. Feed spring not turning with feed motor. Feed motor defective or not plugged in.
  • Page 32 CB1200-I Pellet Insert Troubleshooting (Cont’d) Symptom Convection blower fails to No call light. start. #1 snap disc defective. Blower not plugged in. Blower is defective. Control box is defective. Exhaust blower fails to Blower not plugged in. start or does not shut off. Blower is clogged with ash.

  • Page 33: Proper Shutdown Procedure

    Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedure CAUTION CAUTION Shock and Smoke Hazard Shock and Smoke Hazard • Turn down thermostat, let appliance completely • Turn down thermostat, let appliance completely cool and exhaust blower must be off. Now you cool and exhaust blower must be off.
  • Page 34 CB1200-I Pellet Insert 2. Cleaning Firepot with Cleaning Rod & Firepot Clean-Out Tool Frequency: Daily or more often as needed • By: Homeowner • a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off. If you are just cleaning the firepot, there is no need to unplug the appliance.
  • Page 35 WARNING Heat exchanger cleaning rods may be warm to the touch. For safety purposes wear gloves. Do not pull heat exchanger cleaning rods while appliance is operating. Push cleaning rods IN when done, DO NOT leave cleaning rods OUT. Injury can occur. 7.
  • Page 36 CB1200-I Pellet Insert 12. Door Gasket Inspection Frequency: Prior to heating season • By: Homeowner • a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off b. To inspect the door rope (gasket), open the door and see that the door rope extends approximately 1/8 inch (3mm) to 3/16 inch (9.5mm) from the door rope chan- nel.

  • Page 37: High Ash Content Maintenance

    D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance Frequency: When the ash build-up exceeds more • than half way up the firepot. By: Homeowner • Poor quality pellet fuel, or lack of maintenance, can create conditions that make the firepot fill quickly with ashes and clinkers.

  • Page 38: Glass Replacement

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert E. Glass Replacement WARNING • Glass is 5mm thick high temperature heat- resistant ceramic glass. • DO NOT REPLACE with any other material. • Alternate material may shatter and cause injury • Remove door from appliance and place face down on a protected surface to avoid scratching the door.

  • Page 39: Igniter Replacement

    F. Igniter Replacement Igniter Bracket Thumb Screw Figure 39.1 a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off. Remove the ash pan. b. The wire leads to the igniter are connected to the wire harness with 1/4 inch male / female spade connectors.

  • Page 40: Section 12: Reference Material

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert Reference Materials A. Component Function 1. Control Box a. The control box is located on right side of appliance, behind the right side panel. b. There is a light located inside of the control box. The internal light will turn green when the appliance has reached a temperature of 200 and will turn red when it reaches 600 c.
  • Page 41 16. Thermostat The appliance is designed to run on a 12 volt AC thermostat. The heat anticipator, if present, should be set on the lowest setting available. 17. Snap Disc #1 (Convection Blower) 125°F Snap disc #1 is located on the right side of the firebox. There are 2 purple wires connected to it.

  • Page 42: Component Locations

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert B. Component Locations Heat Output Switch Reset Button Red Call Light Figure 42.1 Transition Assembly Figure 42.2 Page 42 Control Box Blue Blinking Light Fuse Red/ Green Light Exhaust Convection Blower 7014-188B Terminal Block Center 2 Screws for Thermostat Wires Power Outlet Exhaust...

  • Page 43: Exploded Drawings

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert C. Exploded Drawing 12 11 7025-013 6-2-09 Figure 43.1 Page 43 February 3, 2010 7014-188B...

  • Page 44: Service Parts & Accessories

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert D. Service Parts and Accessories IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed may be orderd from an authorized dealer Item Description Hinge, Hopper Lid Mount, Hopper Lid Support, Left Mount, Hopper Lid Support, Right Mount, Hopper Lid Support, Top Cover, Feed Motor, Top...
  • Page 45 To order the entire assembly, order the top line part number only. HOW TO ORDER To order an individual part from an assembly, order the part(s) listed in the indented portion. Item Description Rod/Linkage Ez Clean Knob, Ash Dump Control Rod Spring, Firepot Clip, Hitch Pin, #25 Heating Element Assembly 18” (Loop Igniter) Door Assembly Door Rope, 7/8”, 8 Ft Gasket, Glass Glass Assembly, Center Glass Assembly, Side, 1 Pc Glass Retainer Assembly Hinge, Female...
  • Page 46 CB1200-I Pellet Insert To order the entire assembly, order the top line part number only. HOW TO ORDER To order an individual part from an assembly, order the part(s) listed in the indented portion. Item Description Call Light Lens Cover Call Light, Fluorescent Ceramic Nuts, (Igniter) Component Pack (Includes Firepot Cleanout Tool, Power Cord, Wire Harness For Thermostat, Owners Manual, ‘Caution Fireplace Altered” Label, Paint, Warranty Card, “How To”...
  • Page 47 Log, Top Right Outside Air Kit Hose, Alum Flex, 2 Inch X 3 Ft Panel Set, Large, W/Gold Trim Bracket, -L-, Trim Logo, Quadra-Fire Trim, Panel Set, Gold Panel Set, Large, W/Nickel Trim Bracket, -L-, Trim Logo, Quadra-Fire Trim, Panel Set, Ots, Nickel...
  • Page 48 CB1200-I Pellet Insert To order the entire assembly, order the top line part number only. HOW TO ORDER To order an individual part from an assembly, order the part(s) listed in the indented portion. Item Description Avk Rivnut Repair Kit Nut, Keps Lock, 8-32 Nut, Ser Flange Small 1/4-20 Screw, Pan Head Philips 8-32 X 3/8 Screw, Pan Head Philips 10-32 X Screw, Sheet Metal #8 X 1/2 S-Grip Screw, Machine Screw 1/4-20X5/8 Washer, 1/4 Sae Page 48...

  • Page 49: Service & Maintenance Log

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert E. Service And Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Page 49 February 3, 2010 7014-188B...

  • Page 50: Warranty Policy

    CB1200-I Pellet Insert F. Warranty Policy Page 50 February 3, 2010 7014-188B...
  • Page 51 CB1200-I Pellet Insert Page 51 February 3, 2010 7014-188B...

  • Page 52: Contact Information

    Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer • Important operating and maintenance instruc- tions included. We recommend that you record the following pertinent information for your CB1200-I PELLET INSERT...

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