Quadra-Fire 31I-ACC Owner's Manual
Quadra-Fire 31I-ACC Owner's Manual

Quadra-Fire 31I-ACC Owner's Manual

Advanced combustion control (acc) wood insert installation and operation
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OWNER'S MANUAL

Installation and Operation

Model:
31I-ACC
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
fire may 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 overfire - If heater or chimney con-
nector glows, you are overfiring. Overfiring
will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specified. Failure to
comply may cause house fire.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfire and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
www.quadrafire.com
3100-I ACC WOOD INSERT
Advanced Combustion Control (ACC)
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Read, understand and
Important operating
a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
instructions included.
WARNING
CAUTION
follow these instructions
for safe installation 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.
7044-140B
R
Tested and
Listed by
C
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
• Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are
hot during operation AND
cool down.
Installation and service of this appliance should
be performed by qualified personnel. Hearth &
Home Technologies recommends NFI certified
professionals, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certified professional.
Portland
O-T L
Oregon USA
US
February 10, 2010

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  • Page 1: Installation And Operation

    Installation and Operation Tested and Portland O-T L Listed by Oregon USA OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. Model: 31I-ACC CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • • Read, understand and • Leave this manual with Important operating follow these instructions party responsible for...
  • Page 2: Congratulations

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition of our stoves, inserts and fireplaces. And yet we are old- of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you fashioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each unit is have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and meticulously fabricated and gold and nickel surfaces are performance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert 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 may result in death or serious injury. • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
  • Page 4: Warranty Policy

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Warranty Policy Page 4 February 10, 2010 7044-140B...
  • Page 5 3100-I ACC Wood Insert Page 5 February 10, 2010 7044-140B...
  • Page 6: Section 1: Listing And Code Approvals

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Listing and Code Approvals D. BTU & Efficiency Specifications A. Appliance Certification EPA Certified: 100-I (ACC) Insert 2.0 grams per hour Model: Laboratory: OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc. Efficiency: up to 79.66% Report No: 061-S-74-, 061-S-74-6.2 BTU Output: 11,800 to 2,000 Type: Solid Fuel Type, Listed Room Heater...
  • Page 7: Section 2: Operating Instructions

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert User Guide Operating Instructions WARNING HOT SURFACES! Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down. Hot glass will cause burns. • DO NOT touch glass until it is cooled • NEVER allow children to touch glass •...
  • Page 8: Fire Safety

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert B. Fire Safety Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty stoves that exhibit evidence of over-firing. Evidence of over-firing To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be includes, but is not limited to: given serious consideration: •...
  • Page 9: Burning Process

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert 2. Second Stage F. Burning Process In the secondary stage wood gives off flammable gases which burn above the fuel with bright flames. In recent years there has been an increasing concern about air quality. Much of the blame for poor air quality has been During this stage of burning: placed on the burning of wood for home heating.
  • Page 10: Automatic Combustion Control (Acc)

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert G. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) Typically, when you build a fire, you open the air controls fully Burn Rate Air Control and monitor the fire to prevent it from going into an overfire situation and/or burning your wood up too quickly before you HIGH shut down the air controls to the desired burn rate.
  • Page 11: Burn Rates And Operating Efficiency

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert 3. Burn Rate Air Control • Push the Start-Up Air Control until it stops. • The air supply enters at the upper front of the firebox, • This activates the timer system (ACC). near the top of the glass door. 5.
  • Page 12: Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert J. Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement INCORRECT POSITIONS WARNING Fire Risk Firebox damage due to improper baffle place- ment is not covered by warranty. Operate the wood burning appliance with the baffle in the correct position only. Not doing so could result in: •...
  • Page 13: Building A Fire

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert K. Building A Fire • Open door slowly so that ash or smoke does not exit ap- pliance through opening. WARNING • Large logs burn slowly, holding a fire longer. Fire Risk. • Small logs burn fast and hot, giving quick heat. Keep combustible materials, gasoline 9.
  • Page 14: Wood Fuel

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert L. Wood Fuel Moisture WARNING WARNING Fire Risk. Fire Risk. Do NOT burn wet or green wood. • • DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE Store wood in dry location. • FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA OR Stack wood so both ends are exposed to air.
  • Page 15: Blower Control Box Snap Disc Operations

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert M. Operating the Blower Control Box with Snap Disc 1. The blower will turn on/off automatically when set to AUTO. Figure 15.1. 2. When set to MANUAL, the fan will turn on/ off only when you turn it on or off. This setting over-rides the internal snap disc.
  • Page 16: Clear Space

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Q. Opacity (Smoke) O. Clear Space Opacity is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is • Do NOT place combustible objects within 4 ft (1.2 m) of burning. the front of fireplace. Figure 16.1. Opacity is measured in percent: •...
  • Page 17: Section 3: Maintenance And Service

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Maintenance and Service A. Disposal of Ashes Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal • When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other • Frequency: When ash is within 1-/4 inch (44mm) of organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture firebox lip.
  • Page 18: Cleaning Of Plated Surfaces

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert F. Inspect Firebrick E. Glass Cleaning • Frequency: After each ash removal • Frequency: As desired By: Homeowner By: Homeowner • • Replace the firebrick if they become crumbly and/or if • Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive there is a 1/4 inch (6.5mm) gap between the bricks.
  • Page 19: Quick Reference Maintenance Guide

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert G. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide BAFFLE & BLANKET PLACEMENT INSPECT FIREBRICKS & ASH COVER (AFTER EACH CLEANING) Step Top Models Only Baffle and blanket placement is critical to heat out- Firebrick is designed to protect your firebox. Replace put, efficiency and overall life of the unit.
  • Page 20: Section 4: Troubleshooting Guide

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Troubleshooting Guide With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your woodstove will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist you or a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken.
  • Page 21: Section 5: Service Parts Replacement

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Service Parts Replacement B. Snap Disc Replacement A. Glass Replacement (Replace with 5mm ceramic glass only) 1. Locate the snap disc bracket assembly at the bottom left rear corner of the appliance. Figure 21.1 Ensure that the fire is out and the appliance is cool to the touch.
  • Page 22: Baffle Removal

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert C. Baffle Removal D. Door Handle Assembly 1. Install washer on door handle shaft. 1. Remove all ash from the firebox, and extinguish all hot embers before disposal into a metal container. 2. Slide door handle through door. 2.
  • Page 23: Tube Channel Assembly Replacement

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert E. Tube Channel Assembly Replacement 4. Slide the tube channel assembly all the way to left until Removing Tube Channel Assembly it is off the threads. Drop the right side down, then slide the assembly back to right. 1.
  • Page 24: Installer's Guide

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Installer’s Guide Getting Started B. Draft A. Design and Installation Considerations Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent appliances successfully. When a appliance is drafting successfully, all CAUTION combustion byproducts are exiting the home through the Check building codes prior to installation.
  • Page 25: Negative Pressure

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert C. Negative Pressure WARNING Asphyxiation Risk. • Negative pressure can cause spillage of com- bustion fumes, soot and carbon monoxide. • Appliance needs to draft properly for safety. Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air available for the appliance to operate properly.
  • Page 26: Locating Your Appliance And Chimney

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert D. Locating Your Stove & Chimney • Consider the appliance location in order to avoid floor and ceiling attic joists and rafters. Location of the appliance and chimney will affect perfor- mance. As shown in Figure 26.1 the chimney should: •...
  • Page 27: 2-10- Rule

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert F. 2-10-3 Rule These are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper flue draft. This appliance is made with a 6 inch (152mm) diameter chimney connector as the flue collar on the unit. • Changing the diameter of the chimney can affect draft and cause poor performance.
  • Page 28: Tools And Supplies Needed

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Pre-Use Check List G. Tools And Supplies Needed Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools Place the appliance in a location near the final and building supplies are available: installation area and follow the procedures below: Reciprocating saw Framing material Open the appliance and remove all the parts and...
  • Page 29: Section 7: Dimensions And Clearances

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Dimensions and Clearances NOTE: Flue Collar size is 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) A. Appliance Dimensions 27-5/8 in (702mm) 23-13/16 in (589mm) 5-11/16 in (144mm) 8-1/2 in (216mm) 5-1/2 in (140mm) 38-9/16 in (979mm) Figure 29.1 Top View Figure 29.2 Front View Surround Sizes Standard...
  • Page 30: Clearances To Combustibles (Ul And Ulc)

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert B. Clearances to Combustibles, United States and Canada (UL and ULC) Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material USA and Canada Maximum Mantel Depth - 12" (305mm) Masonry, Heat Exchanger & Zero Mantel Clearance 21.5” (546) 15” (81) Fascia or Trim MANTEL CLEARANCES No Mantel Deflector...
  • Page 31 3100-I ACC Wood Insert C. Calculating Alternate Floor Protection Zero Clearance Floor Thermal 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 mate- rial 1 inch thick for each degree (F) of temperature differ- ence from one side of the material to the other.
  • Page 32: Section 8: Chimney Systems

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Chimney Systems D. Masonry Chimney A. Venting Systems • Must meet minimum standards of NFPA 211. Chimney Connector: • Must have at least 5/8 inch (16mm) fireclay lining joined It is also known as flue pipe or stove pipe. It must be with refractory cement.
  • Page 33 3100-I ACC Wood Insert Masonry Chimney (Cont’d) NOTE: In Canada, this fireplace insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of a 6 inch (152mm) diam- This insert conforms with the UL 1482 and ULC S628 eter extending from the fireplace insert to the the top of the (Canada) in all respects, and is approved to UL &...
  • Page 34: Prefabricated Metal Chimney

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert E. Metal Heat Circulating Masonry •The original factory-built clearance fireplace chimney cap must be re-installed after installing the approved This insert conforms with the safety standard UL-1482 and chimney liner meeting type UL 10 HT requirements ULC S628 (Canada) in all respects and is approved to UL &...
  • Page 35: Securing Chimney Components

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Prefabricated Metal Chimney (Cont’d) H. Altering the Fireplace Inches Millimeters The following modifications of factory-built fireplaces are permissible: Minimum Width of Cavity Opening - Front Minimum Width of Cavity Opening - Rear The following parts may be removed: Minimum Height 22-1/2 Damper...
  • Page 36: Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel Liners

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert J. Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel Liners I. Zero-Clearance Fireplace Ovalizing round stainless steel liners to accommodate the Zero Clearance Fireplaces are factory-built insulated liner passing through the damper region of a fireplace is an metal fireplaces that are usually framed into the wall and allowable and acceptable practice.
  • Page 37: Section 9: Appliance Set-Up

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Appliance Set-up A. Outside Air Kit Installation WARNING A source of air (oxygen) is necessary in order for combustion to Fire Risk. take place. Whatever combustion air is consumed by the fire must be replaced. Air is replaced via air leakage around win- Asphyxiation Risk.
  • Page 38: Disassemble Firebox & Outer Can

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert B. Disassemble Firebox and Outer Can For easier field installation the outer can is installed with- out the firebox so connecting to the flue has greater access. The firebox slides into the outer can once the flue collar is attached to the stove pipe/liner and optional outside air flex pipe is installed.
  • Page 39: Securing Stove Pipe/Liner To Flue Collar

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert C. Securing Stove Pipe/Liner to Flue Collar Cast Iron Flue Located on Appliance 1. There are 4 pre-drilled holes in the flue collar 90 degrees apart. Attach the flue collar to the stove pipe/liner. If the seal is questionable use stove mastic Figure 39.1.
  • Page 40: Installing Outer Can & Leveling Bolts

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert E. Installing Outer Can & Leveling Bolts F. Surround & Trim Kit Installation 1. Align the back of surface of outer can side panels to the 1. Lay surround face down on a protected surface to pre- front wall surface for proper placement.
  • Page 41: Installing Firebox To Outer Can

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert G. Installing Firebox into Outer Can H. Securing Appliance to Stove Pipe/Liner 1. Once you have the appliance in place and secured, reach For easier installation, remove the baffle protection chan- up through the flue opening and grab the attachment bar nel, tube channel assembly, baffle board and ceramic blan- and pull down inside flue opening.
  • Page 42: Snap Disc & Side Panel Installation

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert I. Snap Disc and Side Panel Installation 4. Tilt the side panel forward under the top and push the panel onto the pegs on the face. 1. Place snap disc box in location shown in Figure 42.1. 5.
  • Page 43: Blower Cord Installation - Left Side

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert K. Blower Cord Installation on Left Side Green Ground Wire & Nut The blower cord is shipped to be installed on the right side of the appliance. You may relocate the cord so it is on the left side.
  • Page 44: Zero-Clearance Adjustable Trim Support

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert L. Zero Clearance Adjustable Trim Support, E X P L O D E D V IE W O F S C IS S O R S 2” to 10” Part No. 841-0990, size 9” x 45” and Part No.
  • Page 45: Section 10: Moble Home Installation

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Mobile Home Installation An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and 10. Burn wood only. Other types of fuels may generate must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. It poisonous gases (e.g., carbon monoxide). must be unrestricted while unit is in use to prevent room 11.
  • Page 46: Section 11: Reference Materials

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert Reference Materials A. Exploded Drawings SEE FIG. C SEE FIG. A SEE FIG. B 7025-040 6-18-09 Figure 46.1 Page 46 February 10, 2010 7044-140B...
  • Page 47 3100-I ACC Wood Insert Figure B. Door Assembly, Standard Figure A. Rectangular Door Assembly Figure C: Burn Rate Control & Associated Parts Page 47 February 10, 2010 7044-140B...
  • Page 48: Service Parts & Accessories

    3100-I ACC Wood Insert B. Service Parts & Accessories IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION HOW TO ORDER When requesting service or replacement parts for your To order the entire assembly, order the top line part number only. To order an individual part from an assembly, order the part(s) listed appliance please provide model number and serial in the indented portion.
  • Page 49 3100-I ACC Wood 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. Stocked at Depot Description Part Number Item Comments Cam Latch...
  • Page 50 3100-I ACC Wood 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. Stocked at Depot Description Part Number Item Comments Snap Disc, # 1, Convection...
  • Page 51 3100-I ACC Wood 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. Stocked at Depot Description Part Number Item Comments Surround Large...
  • Page 52: Contact Information

    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.quadrafire.com CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL •...

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