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Quadra-Fire CASTILE-MBK-B Installation Manual

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CASTILE-B PELLET APPLIANCE
Model(s):
CASTILE-MBK-B
CASTILE-CSB-B
CAUTION
Tested and approved for wood pellets or shelled corn only.
Burning of any other type of fuel voids your warranty.
CAUTION
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and na-
tional codes and regulations.
• Consult local building, fire officials or authorities having juris-
diction about restrictions, installation inspection, and permits.
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.
1
Installation Manual
Installation & Appliance Set-Up
NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
CASTILE-CWL-B
CASTILE-PMH-B
O-T L
Portland
Tested and
Oregon USA
Listed by
C
US
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
fire could result causing property
damage, personal 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.
• Do not over fire - If appliance or chimney
connector glows, you are over firing. Over
firing will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specified. Failure to
comply may cause house fire.
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.
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact
your dealer or visit www.quadrafire.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s'il vous
plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.quadrafire.com
7021-154J
WARNING
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation AND cool down.
NOTE
May 12, 2017

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  • Page 1 NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL WARNING If the information in these instruc- CASTILE-B PELLET APPLIANCE tions is not followed exactly, a fire could result causing property Model(s): damage, personal injury, or death. CASTILE-MBK-B CASTILE-CWL-B • Do not store or use gasoline or other flam- CASTILE-CSB-B CASTILE-PMH-B mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • Do not over fire - If appliance or chimney connector glows, you are over firing. Over...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CASTILE FREESTANDING 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. • NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property. TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ....3 Venting Systems ......15 A. Appliance Certification ............3 A. Through The Wall .............15 B. BTU & Efficiency Specifications........3 B. Vertical into Existing Class A Chimney ......16 C. Glass Specifications ............3 C. Through The Wall & Vertical - Exterior ......16 D. Electrical Rating..............3 D. Vertical - Interior - Typical Installation ........16 E. Mobile Home Approved ............ 3 E. Masonry ................17 F. Alternate Masonry .............17 Getting Started ........4 Appliance Set-Up ......18 A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations ......4 B. Thermostat Wall Control Location........5...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    • Outside Air Kit, part OAK-ACC must be installed in a mobile home installation. NOTICE: This installation must conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes you must comply with the ASTM WARNING E1509-04, ULC S627-00, (UM) 84-HUD and ULC/ORD- C-1482. Fire Risk. The Quadra-Fire Castile Pellet Appliance meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limits for pellet Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for, and the warranty will be voided by, appliances sold after May 15, 2015. the following actions: This pellet appliance needs periodic inspection and repair for • Installation and use of any damaged appliance. proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate • Modification of the appliance. this pellet appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    CASTILE FREESTANDING Install Guide Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you must consider the location of: 1. Appliance Location • Windows NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation. • Air Intakes • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and • Air Conditioner national codes and regulations.

  • Page 5: Thermostat Wall Control Location

    CASTILE FREESTANDING B. Thermostat Wall Control Location WARNING The thermostat wall control’s location will have some affect on the appliance’s operation. Fire Risk. • Maximum wire length from appliance is 100 feet (30.48m) Damaged parts could impair safe operation. with continuous non-spliced wire. Recommended 20 Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or gauge wire, solid copper . substitute components. • When located close to the appliance, it may require a slightly higher temperature setting to keep the rest of the WARNING house comfortable.

  • Page 6: Install Checklist

    CASTILE FREESTANDING E. Install Checklist ATTENTION INSTALLER: Follow this Standard Work Checklist This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this installation manual. Customer: __________________________________________________________________________ Date Installed: __________________________________________________________________________ Lot/Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Location of Appliance: ______________________________________________________________...

  • Page 7: Dimensions And Clearances

    CASTILE FREESTANDING Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions 24 in. (609mm) 12 in. (305mm) 28-9/16 in. (725mm) 24-5/8 in. (626mm) 24 in. (609mm) Figure 7.1 - Top View Figure 7.2- Front View 27-7/8 in. (708mm) 5 in. 22-7/8 in. (126mm) 3 in.

  • Page 8: Clearances To Combustibles (Ul And Ulc)

    CASTILE FREESTANDING B. Clearances to Combustibles (UL and ULC) Side Wall to Flue Pipe Alcove Installation Inches Millimeters Minimum Alcove Height 1092 Minimum Alcove Side Wall Minimum Alcove Width Maximum Alcove Depth C. Hearth Pad Requirements (UL and ULC) Use a non-combustible floor protector, extending beneath Straight Back Against Wall Inches Millimeters appliance and to the front, sides and rear as indicated. Mea- Back Wall to Appliance sure front distance “M” from the surface of the glass door.

  • Page 9: Alcove

    CASTILE FREESTANDING D. Alcove Figure 9.1 Minimum* Maximum Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters Height 1092 Width Depth To Side Wall *All minimums listed are to a combustible surface. NOTE: • Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. • Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. • Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference. May 12, 2017 7021-154J...

  • Page 10: Vent Information

    CASTILE FREESTANDING Vent Information A. Venting Termination Minimum Requirements Electrical Service Inside Corner FIXED FIXED OPEN CLOSED CLOSED OPEN J or K Figure 10.1 Termination Cap Restricted Area Air Supply Inlet Gas Meter All minimum clearances are listed with an Outside Air Kit (OAK) installed, unless otherwise noted in table below. 12 in.

  • Page 11: Avoiding Smoke And Odors

    CASTILE FREESTANDING B. Avoiding Smoke and Odors • Maintain specified clearances to windows, doors and air inlets, including air conditioners. Negative Pressure, Shut-Down and Electrical Power Failure • Vents should not be placed below ventilated soffits. To reduce the probability of back-drafting or burn-back in Run the vent above the roof.

  • Page 12: Draft

    • Clearance of a termination cap below electrical service 2. Mobile Home: Approved for all Listed pellet vent. If using the shall be the same as minimum clearance to vinyl soffits. 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit or the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter, use Listed double wall • Clearance of a termination cap above electrical service flue connector. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit must be used with will be 12 inches (305mm) minimum. manufactured home installations. • Location of the vent termination must not obstruct or 3. Residential: The 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit and interfere with access to the electrical service. the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter are tested to use 24 gauge single wall flue connector or Listed double wall flue connector to Class A Listed metal chimneys, or masonry...

  • Page 13: Equivalent Feet Of Pipe

    CASTILE FREESTANDING G. Equivalent Feet of Pipe WARNING The table below can help you calculate the equivalent feet Vent surfaces get HOT, can cause burns if of pipe which is a method used to determine pellet vent size. touched. Non-combustible shielding or guards Figure 13.1. may be required. Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation Pellet Venting # of Feet of Multiplied Equivalent Components Component Elbows Pipe Feet Equivalent Feet 2 ft. Elbow or Tee Elbow Horizontal Pipe 3 ft.

  • Page 14: Pellet Venting Charts

    CASTILE FREESTANDING I. Pellet Venting Charts WARNING The maximum horizontal venting allowed with no vertical vent- ing attached is 48 inches (1219mm) including one 90° elbow Fire Risk. or two 45° elbows. This is our recommended horizontal vent- • Only LISTED venting components may be used. ing installation. Addition of any horizontal venting beyond 48 • NO OTHER vent components may be used. inches (1219mm) Hearth & Home Technologies strong recom- Substitute or damaged vent components may impair mends a minimum of 60 inches (1524mm) of additional ver- safe operation. tical vent. Horizontal sections of vent pipe should have a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) rise per foot. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends any installation 45° elbow is equivalent to 1 foot (30.48cm) of straight pipe requiring more than two 90° elbows, or more than 15 feet 90° elbow is equivalent to 3 feet (91.44cm) of straight pipe (4.5m) of venting to use 4 inch (102mm) vent.

  • Page 15: Venting Systems

    NOTE: (152mm) from the wall. Approved for mobile home installa- In Canada, where passage through a wall or partition of com- tions. Must use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) “L” or “PL” Listed bustible construction is desired, the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365 pellet venting or Listed double wall pipe and a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit in mobile homes. NOTICE: CAUTION Please note that while the minimum clearance for the ter- mination cap is 6 inches (152mm) there is the possibility We strongly recommend that you DO NOT DOWN- of soot build-up around the termination area. If this occurs...

  • Page 16: Vertical Into Existing Class A Chimney

    We recommend a minimum of 60 inches (1524mm) vertical, however above the eave is preferred. All three installations are approved for mobile Rain Cap home installations. Must use 3 or 4 inch (76 to 102mm) “L” or “PL” Listed pellet venting or Listed double wall pipe and Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit in mobile homes. Single wall pipe is approved for residential installations only. Flashing 24 in. (610mm) Minimum *NOTE: Clearance to combustibles are for standard pellet pipe. If pellet pipe manufacturer...

  • Page 17: Masonry

    CASTILE FREESTANDING WARNING Fire Risk Inspection of Chimney: • Masonry chimney must be in good condition. • Meets minimum standard of NFPA 211 • Factory-built chimney must be a minimum 6 inch (152mm) UL103 HT. E. Masonry Fireclay flue Concrete Cap liner with airspace Flashing 1 in. (25mm) clearance with firestop 1 in. (25mm) clearance 3 in. (76mm) minimum 6 in. (152mm) Sheathing minimum Clean-out cover...

  • Page 18: Appliance Set-Up

    CASTILE FREESTANDING Appliance Set-Up A. Outside Air Kit Instructions CAUTION Parts Included in Kit: 1 piece of 2 inch x 3 foot flex hose, 2 hose clamps, 1 collar assembly,1 termination cap assembly, Never draw outside combustion air from: 1 trim ring, 12 screws. • Wall, floor or ceiling cavity • Enclosed space such as an attic or garage Tools Needed: Phillips head screwdriver; wire cutters; hole saw or jig saw. 1. Figure 18.1 shows bottom of convection blower mount 1. Measure distance from floor to air vent opening in appli- and pre-cut air vent opening for reference only. Air ance and mark location on wall. channel should be mounted with appliance in upright Use saw to cut opening in wall. Cut a 2-1/2 to 3 inch position.

  • Page 19: Top Vent Adapter Installation

    CASTILE FREESTANDING B. Top Vent Adapter Installation C. Rear Vent & Rear Vent to Top Vent Adapter 3 to 3 inch Top Vent Adapter Installation 3 to 6 inch Top Vent Offset Adapter 1. Put a layer of high temperature silicone on the 3 inch (76mm) exhaust outlet. Do not put silicone inside of Installing the Top Vent Adapter pipe.

  • Page 20: Optional Log Set Placement Instructions

    CASTILE FREESTANDING E. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions F. Thermostat Installation There is a 4 screw terminal block located on the back 2 Piece Log Set Installation lower left corner of the appliance directly above the Open door to expose the firebox. power cord inlet. The center 2 screws are for the ther- mostat wires (see Figure 21.1). 2. Install the left log first and then the right log. Figure 20.1 The appliance comes standard with a wall thermostat and 25’ 3. Lean the logs against the cast iron brick in the back of of wire. If you need to run more than 25’ make sure you use the firebox.

  • Page 21: Thermostat Operation

    CASTILE FREESTANDING FUSE Press and pull Press and pull to remove to remove Fuse TERMINAL BLOCK CENTER 2 SCREWS FOR THERMOSTAT WIRES POWER OUTLET Figure 21.3 Thermostat Operation Digital display Digital display Figure 21.1 Heat (On) or Temperature buttons Back Press up or down to set Off button light...

  • Page 22: Mobile Home Installation

    CASTILE FREESTANDING Mobile Home Installation You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit CAUTION for installation in a mobile home. THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion air and FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. It must Do NOT cut through: be unrestricted while the appliance is in use to prevent room • Floor joist, wall, studs or ceiling trusses. air starvation which causes smoke spillage. Smoke spillage • Any supporting material that would affect the structural can also set off smoke alarms. integrity. The combustion air duct system must be made of metal. It must permit zero clearance to combustible construction and This appliance is to be connected to a factory-built chimney prevent material from dropping into the inlet or into the area conforming to CAN/ULC-S629, Standard for 650°C Facto- beneath the dwelling and contain a rodent screen. ry-Built Chimneys.

  • Page 23: Accessory List

    CASTILE FREESTANDING Accessory List Castile-FS-B Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Oct. 2009 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION . Parts must be ordered from a dealer or Stocked Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers distributor.
  • Page 24 Hearth & Home Technologies 352 Mountain House Road Halifax, PA 17032 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.quadrafire.com CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL...

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