Quadra-Fire 31M-ACC-GT Owner's Manual

3100 wood stove series, advanced combustion control (acc)
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Step Top Uni-Body Model
(Pedestal Model Shown)
Important operating
a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
instructions included.
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
fi re may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfi re - If heater or chimney con-
nector glows, you are overfi ring. Overfi ring
will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specifi ed. Failure to
comply may cause house fi re.
Installation and service of this appliance should
be performed by qualifi ed personnel. Hearth &
Home Technologies recommends NFI certifi ed
professionals, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certifi ed professional.
www.quadrafi re.com
3100 WOOD STOVE SERIES
Advanced Combustion Control (ACC)
Owner's Manual

Installation and Operation

Models:
31M-ACC-MBK
31M-ACC-GT
31M-ACC-NT
31ST-ACC
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Read, understand and
follow these instructions
for safe installation and
operation.
WARNING
Millennium Model
CAUTION
• Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
• Keep children away.
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
appliance.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
• Do NOT operate with protective barriers removed or
door open.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
combustibles away.
7033-277C
R
Tested and
Listed by
C
OMNI- Test Laboratories, Inc.
WARNING
HOT! DO NOT TOUCH.
SEVERE BURNS MAY RESULT.
CLOTHING IGNITION MAY RESULT.
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation and cool down.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfi re and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
Beaverton
Oregon USA
US
March 2, 2007

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  • Page 1: Installation And Operation

    3100 WOOD STOVE SERIES Advanced Combustion Control (ACC) Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Models: 31M-ACC-MBK 31M-ACC-GT Beaverton Tested and 31M-ACC-NT Oregon USA Listed by 31ST-ACC OMNI- Test Laboratories, Inc. Step Top Uni-Body Model Millennium Model (Pedestal Model Shown) CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL •...
  • Page 2 Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradi- meticulously fabricated and gold and nickel surfaces are tion of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, hand-fi nished for lasting beauty and enjoyment. Our pledge you have our assurance of commitment to quality, durabil- to quality is completed as each model undergoes a quality ity, and performance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals Section 8: Operating Instructions (Cont’d) A. Appliance Certifi cations ......4 H. Blower Operating Instructions .....29 B. Mobile Home Approved ......4 Opacity (Smoke) .........29 C. Glass Specifi cations ......4 J.
  • Page 4: Section 1: Listing And Code Approvals

    2 cubic feet 84-HUD, Mobile Home Approved. Max Wood Length: 18 inches Fuel: Cord Wood The Quadra-Fire 3100 Series Wood Stove (ACC) meets the Shipping Weight: 325 lbs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 1990 particulate emission standards. B. Mobile Home Approved NOTE: Hearth &...
  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Getting Started B. Fire Safety A. Design, Installation & Location Consider ations Consideration must be given to: To provide reasonable fi re safety, the following should be given serious consideration: • Safety • Convenience Install at least one smoke detector on each fl oor of •...
  • Page 6: Negative Pressure

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) C. Negative Pressure To minimize the affects of negative air pressure the following Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent appliances must be considered: successfully. Considerations for successful draft include: • Install the outside air kit. Install the intake on the •...
  • Page 7: Flue Draft Considerations

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) F. Tools And Supplies Needed D. Flue Draft Considerations Location of the appliance and chimney will affect perfor- Before beginning the installation be sure that the following mance. As shown in Figure 6.1 on page 6 the chimney tools and building supplies are available.
  • Page 8: Typical Stove System

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Spark Arrestor Cap H. Typical Stove Systems Fireclay Flue Liner Concrete Cap With Air Space Stove system with masonry chimney consists of: Rafter • Stove Flashing • Chimney Connector (stove pipe) 1" (25mm) Clearance • Thimble With Firestop Ceiling Joist •...
  • Page 9: A. Appliance Dimensions

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Dimensions and Clearances 25 in. (635mm) A. Appliance Dimensions 9-15/16 in. 12-1/2 in. (237mm) (318mm) NOTE: Flue Collar size is 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) 10-15/16 in. (271mm) 15-1/16 in. 14-15/16 in. (383mm) (373mm) 18-15/16 in. Millennium Model 30 in.
  • Page 10 3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Appliance Dimensions (Cont’d) 3100 Step Top Pedestal Model 3100 Step Top Leg Model 25 in. (635mm) 12-1/2 in. 9-5/16 in. (318mm (237mm) 14-15/16 in. 19-1/16 in. (379mm) (484mm) 33-1/8 in. 10-15/16 in. 15-1/16 in. (841mm) (278mm) (383mm) 34-1/4 in.
  • Page 11: Clearances To Combustibles

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) B. Clearances to Combustibles (UL and ULC) BACKWALL / SIDEWALL ALCOVE SIDE VIEW NOTE: Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction 90° OFF TOP UP & OUT CEILING CLEARANCE STOVE TO CEILING CORNER INSTALLATION...
  • Page 12: Section 4: Installation Consideration A. Hearth Requirements

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Installation In Canada, similar fl oor protection must be provided 18 A. Hearth Protection Requirements inches (457mm) in front and 8 inches (203mm) from the FLOOR PROTECTION: Floor protector must be non-com- sides and rear of the stove. *See exception. bustible material, extending beneath heater and to the front, *EXCEPTION: Non-combustible fl...
  • Page 13 3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Step-Top Uni-Body Model For the Step Top Pedestal Model In US installations, it is For the Step Top Leg Model In US installations, it is nec- necessary to install a fl oor protector of a minimum of 3/8 inch essary to install a fl...
  • Page 14: Outside Air

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) B. Outside Air Kit Installation WARNING A source of air (oxygen) is necessary in order for combus- Fire Risk. tion to take place. Whatever combustion air is consumed Asphyxiation Risk. by the fi re must be replaced. Air is replaced via air leak- Do not draw outside combustion air from: age around windows and under doors.
  • Page 15: Blower Installation

    Do not remove. 3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) C. Blower (Optional) CAUTION 1. Remove the 3 bolts (1/4”-20 Phillips head) on the outer skin at the bottom rear of appliance. Shock Risk. 2. Align holes in mounting fl ange of blower with bolt holes in •...
  • Page 16: Section 5: Chimney Requirements

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Chimney Requirements A. Venting Components B. Chimney Systems Chimney Connector: Prefabricated Metal Chimney It is also known as fl ue pipe or stove pipe. The chimney • Must be a 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) high temperature connector joins the stove to the chimney.
  • Page 17 3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Thimble Site constructed for masonry chimney installation: ceiling Components 13.5” below ceiling to top of opening • A minimum length of 12 inches [305mm] (longer for Wall or top of opening is a min.of thicker walls) of solid insulated factory-built chimney 4.5”...
  • Page 18: Installing Chimney Components

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Solid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a C. Installing Chimney Components Thimble (Cont’d) Chimney Connector Single wall connector or stove pipe. Min. Chimney Clearance to This must be at least 24 gauge mild steel or 26 gauge blue Wall Spacer and Min.
  • Page 19: Chimney Termination Requirements

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) D. Chimney Termination Requirements NOTE: Follow manufacturers instructions for clearance, securing, • Chimney performance may vary. fl ashing and terminating the chimney. • Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect performance. • Must have an approved and listed cap •...
  • Page 20: Section 6: Mobile Home

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Mobile Home Installation You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit Part OAK-ACC and (depending on fl oor installation, SparkArestor Cap Part SRV7033-041) for installation in a mobile home. 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion See Storm Collar page 14 for installation information.
  • Page 21 3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Appliance Set Up A. Pedestal Assembly and Ash Removal System (ARS) Installation for Step Top Uni-body NOTE: The Ash Removal System, must be installed fi rst before installing the pedestal. Included in Kit: Door assembly, door handle & magnet, ash grate, ash grate channel, ash drawer, fastener package.
  • Page 22 3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Pedestal and Ash Removal System (Cont’d) Installing Pedestal Assembly 1. Remove screws on adapter and slide pedestal over adapter on bottom of stove. Figure 22.1. 2. Line up holes in sides of pedestal with holes in adapter. 3.
  • Page 23: Leg Kit & Ash Removal System (Ars) Installation

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) B. Leg Kit and Ash Removal Installation (ARS) for Step Top Uni-Body NOTE: The Ash Removal System, must be installed fi rst before installing the legs. Begin installing the ARS System. 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 on page 21. Lay stove flat on its back on protective Ash Drawer...
  • Page 24: Door Handle Assembly

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) D. Adjusting The Blower Speed Control C. Door Handle Assembly The blower speed control for this unit is adjusted at the factory, 1. Install washer on door handle shaft. and normally does not require further adjustment. 2.
  • Page 25: Section 8: Operating Instructions

    In order to pipe, hot embers or sparks from the chimney. improve the situation, we at Quadra-Fire have developed cleaner-burning woodstoves that surpass the requirements B. Wood Selection & Storage for emissions established by our governing agencies.
  • Page 26: Automatic Combustion Control (Acc)

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) 2. Second Stage The second function of the Start-Up Air Control is operation The next stage of burning, the secondary stage, is the period of the rear air system. The rear air is used primarily during when the wood gives off fl...
  • Page 27: E. Air Controls

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) 2. Burn Rate Air Control 4. Medium-Low Burn Rate* - 10,000 to 15,000 BTU/hr This air supply enters at the upper front of the fi rebox, near the Raise the Burn Rate Air Control up to the bottom of top of the glass door.
  • Page 28: Building A Fire

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) G. Building A Fire Baffle Board even with front Before lighting your fi rst fi re in the stove: tube & resting on all tubes 1. Confi rm the baffl e is correctly positioned. It should be even with the front tube and resting on all tubes.
  • Page 29: Blower Operating Instructions

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) I. Opacity (Smoke) H. Blower Operating Instructions NOTE: If your Quadra-Fire wood stove is equipped with an This is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is burn- ing. Opacity is measured in percent; 100% opacity is when...
  • Page 30: Frequently Asked Questions

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) K. Frequently Asked Questions ISSUES SOLUTIONS Odor from appliance When fi rst operated, this appliance may release an odor for the fi rst several hours. This is caused by the curing of the paint and the burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing. Metallic noise Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to the sound produced by a furnace or heating duct.
  • Page 31: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance 3. ARS Operating and Cleaning A. General Maintenance • Frequency: As necessary 1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning • By: Homeowner • Frequency: Annually before lighting stove or once every 2 • Task: See the following instructions.
  • Page 32: Glass Replacement

    DO CAUTION NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Replace the door on the appliance. Handle glass assembly with care. Quadra-Fire stoves are equipped with ceramic super When cleaning glass: Glass heat-resistant glass, which can only be broken by impact Assembly •...
  • Page 33: Firebrick Replacement

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) C. Firebrick Replacement Replace the fi rebrick if they become crumbly and/or if there is a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) gap between the bricks. The fi rebox is lined with high quality fi rebrick, which has exceptional insulating properties.
  • Page 34: Baffl E Removal

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) E. Snap Disc Replacement D. Baffl e Removal 1. Locate the snap disc bracket assembly at the bottom left 1. Remove all ash from the fi rebox, and extinguish all hot rear corner of the stove. Figure 34. 3 embers before disposal into a metal container.
  • Page 35: Tube Channel Replacement

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) F. Tube Channel Assembly Replacement SERVICE / MAINTENANCE TIP Removing Tube Channel Assembly In order to replace the tube channel assembly a clear- ance of 19 inches (483mm) is required on the right side 1. Remove the right side shield by removing 2 screws in the of stove in order to remove the tubes with the stove in back using a Phillips head screw driver.
  • Page 36: Section 10: Troubleshooting

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your woodstove will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a prob- lem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualifi ed service person in Troubleshooting the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. 1.
  • Page 37 3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) 4. I don’t get enough/any heat. What can I do about it? Diagnostic Question Possible Causes of Condition Solutions How much wood is used for fi re? Insuffi cient fuel Make larger fi res How well seasoned is the wood? Condition of fuel Burn seasoned wood: (split, covered on top minimum 6 months, preferably...
  • Page 38: Section 11: Reference Material

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Reference Materials Beginning Manufacture Date: Millennium Model: July, 2006 Step Top Model: August, 2006 A. Exploded view Item Description Part No. Cam Latch 430-1141 Door, Cast 430-1173 Door Handle 430-1131 Glass Replacement 7000-012 Glass Frame Assembly (set) 832-0350 Glass Frame Screws Qty (1) 220-0490...
  • Page 39 3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) SIZES (#33) Baffl e Board: 9-1/2” w x 13-3/4” h, each Millennium Model (#29) Ceramic Blanket: 19” w x 13-3/4” h, 1/2” thick Figure 39.1 Item Description Item Description Oak Strip for Pedestal Panel Assembly, Side, Right Pedestal Base Tube Channel Access Cover (Top) Pedestal Riser...
  • Page 40 3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) SIZES (#33) Baffl e Board: 9-1/2” w x 13-3/4” h, each Step Top Uni-Body Model (#29) Ceramic Blanket: 19” w x 13-3/4” h, 1/2” thick Figure 40.1 Item Description Item Description Oak Strip for Pedestal Air Supply, Back Knob, Start-Up Air Control Panel Assembly...
  • Page 41: Service Parts & Accessories

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) B. Service Parts & Accessories IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located on the Quadra- Fire web site at www.quadrafi re.com. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts.
  • Page 42 PART NO. Component Pack, Door, Black & Gold (includes Gold Spring Handles 1/2” & 1/4” 1 436-5350 each, 2 Gold Hinge Pins, Quadra-Fire Logo Component Pack, Door, Nickel (includes Nickel Spring Handles 1/2” & 1/4” 1 each, 2 436-5360 Nickel Hinge Pins, Quadra-Fire Logo Component Pack, Leg, Step Top (includes Gasket for Ash Removal, Magnet &...
  • Page 43 3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) ITEM # SERVICE PARTS PART NO. Snap Disc, F125 F-20 230-0470 Snap Disc Cover Box 7033-261 Spring Handle, Burn Rate Control, 1/4”, Gold 832-0630 Spring Handle, Burn Rate Control,1/4”, Nickel 250-8340 Spring Handle, Door, 1/2”, Gold 832-0620 Spring Handle, Door, 1/2”, Nickel 250-8330...
  • Page 44: Service & Maintenance Log

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) C. Service And Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Page 44 7033-277C March 2, 2007...
  • Page 45: Homeowner's Notes

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) D. Homeowner’s Notes Page 45 March 2, 2007 7033-277C...
  • Page 46: D. Homeowner's Notes

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) D. Homeowner’s Notes (Cont’d) Page 46 7033-277C March 2, 2007...
  • Page 47: Warranty Policy

    3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC) C. Warranty Policy Lifetime Warranty LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The Hearth & Home Technologies limited Lifetime Warranty guarantees that the following components will work as designed for the lifetime of the stove or Hearth & Home Technologies will repair or replace them. These items include but are not limited to steel and cast iron components, all gas burners, gas logs, combustion chambers, heat exchanger systems, stainless steel fi...
  • Page 48: Contact Information

    Hearth & Home Technologies 1445 North Highway Colville, WA 99114 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.quadrafi re.com CAUTION Do NOT discard this manual.

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