Appliance Set-Up; Outside Air Kit Installation - Quadra-Fire 3100-I Installation Manual

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Appliance Set-Up

A. Outside Air Kit Installation
A source of air (oxygen) is necessary in order for
combustion to take place. Whatever combustion air is
consumed by the fire must be replaced. Air is replaced via
air leakage around windows and under doors. In homes
that have tightly sealed doors and windows, an outside air
source is needed. An optional Outside Air Kit is available.
Items Needed for Installation (not supplied)
• 4 inch flex aluminum pipe, or if using alternate material,
then it shall be made from durable, non-combustible,
heat resistant material up to 350°F. Cut the pipe to the
required length for your installation.
• Phillips head screw driver
• 5/32 Allen Wrench
• Silicone sealant
The outside air cover plate comes packaged with the
component pack of your appliance. It is necessary to
remove the blower housing and block off the room air with
the outside air cover.
Option One - Installation Instructions
1. Remove the outside air cover plate from the outer
can of the appliance and discard (Figures 17.1).
2. Install flex adapter to outer can.
NOTE: Do not use plastic wire ties that come with the
kit as they will melt. You may need to install
the flex pipe into the firebox first depending on
installation. Attach flex to adapter with at least 2
screws.
3. Ensure existing access hole in fireplace is sufficient to
feed the 4 inch flex.
4. After sliding can into fireplace, feed flex into cut
opening to obtain outside combustion air.
5. Level outer can and install appliance.
6. Remove 4 bolts from both sides of the blower housing
and remove the housing.
7. Remove 2 Phillips head screws from housing and save.
8. See instructions that come with your blower kit to
attach rectangular outside air cover (Figure 17.1).
Option Two - Installation Instructions
1. Remove the outside air cover plate from the outer can
of the appliance and discard (Figures 17.1).
NOTE: Ensure existing access hole in fireplace with not
be covered by the outer can. Existing outside
air intake hole may be under at the rear of side
of outer can. Outside air may also enter down
existing chimney.
2. Level outer can and install appliance.
3. Remove 4 bolts from both sides of the blower housing
and remove the housing.
4. Remove 2 Phillips head screws from housing and save.
5. After installing the appliance in the outer can, seal the
appliance opening and trim package with insulation to
prevent air leakage into the room.
August 13, 2018
Figure 17.1
Fire Risk.
Asphyxiation Risk.
Do not draw outside combustion air from:
• Wall, floor or ceiling cavity
• Enclosed space such as an attic or garage
• Close proximity to exhaust vents or chimneys
Fumes or odor may result
Asphyxiation Risk.
Outside air inlet must be located to prevent
blockage from:
• Leaves
• Snow or ice
• Other debris
Block may cause combustion air starvation.
Smoke spillage may set off alarms or irritate
sensitive individuals.
Asphyxiation Risk.
Length of outside air supply duct shall NOT
exceed the length of the vertical height of the
exhaust flue.
• Fire will not burn properly
• Smoke spillage occurs when door is opened
due to air starvation.
7044-225I
3100 Insert ACC
Outside Air
Cover Plate
(Discard)
Termination
Flex
Adapter
Rectangular
Outside Air
Cover
(included
SDPNL-31I-BK or
SDPNL-31I-NL)
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Cap
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