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4100I-GD-B
4100I-NL-B
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If the information in these
instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire may result causing
property damage, personal injury,
or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire - If heater or chimney
connector 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.
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.
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4100- I ACT WOOD INSERT
Advanced Combustion Technology (ACT)
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
NOTICE
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 the same room
as appliance
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
flammable materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
combustibles away.
250-7201F
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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.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfire and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
Portland
O-T L
Oregon USA
US
April 19, 2010
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- Page 1 4100- I ACT WOOD INSERT Advanced Combustion Technology (ACT) Models: Portland Tested and O-T L Oregon USA Listed by 4100I-GD-B OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. 4100I-NL-B NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • • Read, understand and • Leave this manual with...
- Page 2 Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition our stoves, inserts and fireplaces. And yet we are old-fash- of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you ioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each unit is meticu- have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and lously fabricated and surfaces are hand-finished for lasting performance.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4100-I ACT 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 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: Listing And Code Approvals
2.47 cubic feet Firebox Capacity: 84-HUD, Mobile Home Approved. Weight: 45 lbs The Quadra-Fire 4100-I ACT Wood Inserts meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 1990 particulate emis- sion standards. Hearth & Home Technologies grants no warranty, NOTE: implied or stated, for the installation or maintenance of this... -
Page 5: Getting Started
4100-I ACT Wood Insert GETTING STARTED Design, Installation & Location Consider ations Fire Safety To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be Consideration must be given to: given serious consideration: • Safety Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of •... -
Page 6: Appliance Dimensions
4100-I ACT Wood Insert DIMENSIONS 0-/16" NOTE: Flue Collar size is 6 inch (767mm) (152mm) diameter (ID) 24" (610mm) 16-1/4" (41mm) 12-1/8" 9-5/16" (08mm) 7-7/8" (15mm) (200mm) SIDE vIEW TOP vIEW 21-5/8" 20-7/8" (549mm) (50mm) 10-7/8" (276mm) FRONT vIEW 45-/4" (1162mm) Panel Size Standard... -
Page 7: Clearances To Combustibles
4100-I ACT Wood Insert CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES United States and Canada Calculating Alternate Floor Protection Maximum Mantel Depth - 10" (254mm) Material Mantel Thermal Conductivity: k value The k value indicates the amount of heat (in BTU’s) that will Fascia or Trim 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 8: Venting Requirements
4100-I ACT Wood Insert vENTING REqUIREMENTS Venting Systems Chimney Systems Approved Masonry Chimney: Chimney Connector: • Must meet minimum standards of NFPA 211. It is also known as flue pipe or stove pipe. It must be 6 inches (152mm) minimum diameter stainless steel connector pipe. •... -
Page 9: Masonry Chimney
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Masonry Chimney (Cont’d) NOTE: In Canada, this fireplace insert must be installed This insert conforms with the UL 1482 and ULC S628 with a continuous chimney liner of a 6 inch (152mm) diam- (Canada) in all respects, and is approved to UL & ULC safety standards for installation and use within a fireplace eter extending from the fireplace insert to the the top of the with a masonry chimney in accordance with NFPA 211 and... -
Page 10: Metal Heat Circulating Masonry
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Metal Heat Circulating Masonry Prefabricated Metal Chimney (Cont’d) This insert conforms with the safety standard UL 1482 and •The original factory-built clearance fireplace chimney ULC S628 (Canada) in all respects and is approved to UL & cap must be re-installed after installing the approved ULC safety standards for installation and use within a fire- chimney liner meeting type UL 10 HT requirements... -
Page 11: Securing Chimney Components
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Altering the Fireplace Prefabricated Metal Chimney (Cont’d) Inches Millimeters The following modifications of factory-built fireplaces are 0-/16 Minimum Width of Cavity Opening permissible: Minimum Height The following parts may be removed: Minimum Depth from Front to Rear 16-1/4 Smoke Shelf or Baffle Damper Ember Catches Fire Grate... -
Page 12: Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel Liners
• Non-combustible fire stops must be installed at the spaces where the chimney passes through floors and/or ceilings. To be sure that your Quadra-Fire insert burns properly, the Figures 12.1 and 12.2. chimney draft (static pressure) should be approximately -0.10 inches water column (W.C.) during a high burn and -0.04... -
Page 13: Chimney Termination Requirements
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Chimney Termination Requirements Follow manufacturers instructions for clearances, securing, flashing and terminating the chimney. NOTE: • Chimney performance may vary. • Must have an approved and listed cap • Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect •... -
Page 14: Mobile Home Installations
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Installations Into Zero-Clearance Fireplaces Spark Arestor Cap in Mobile Homes (USA Only) Storm Collar An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. Roof Flashing It must be unrestricted while unit is in use to prevent room air starvation which can cause smoke spillage and an inability to maintain a fire. -
Page 15: Outside Air Installation
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Securing Liner To Flue Collar Outside Air Installation There are two options to secure the liner to the flue collar. NOTE: This insert requires replacement of combustion Figure 15.2. air. If your home is fairly air-tight, it is recommended that you install outside air. -
Page 16: Leveling Bolts & Metal Shims
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Leveling Bolts And Sheet Metal Shims Door Handle Assembly This product shipped with two leveling bolts, and two sheet Hook Door Latch metal guides for ease in sliding the insert into place when using the leveling bolts. Not all installations will require the Washer Door Handle use of the leveling bolts. -
Page 17: Zero-Clearance Adjustable Trim Support
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Zero Clearance Adjustable Trim Support Two sizes: 9”d x 45”w and 12”d x 50”w, both 2” to 10” Height Adjustment Included in Kit: (1) trim top, (1) trim front, (2) trim sides, EXPLODED VIEW OF SCISSORS double-sided tape (already installed) Tools Needed: Phillips Head screwdriver, sheet metal shears, measuring tape, gloves... -
Page 18: Panel & Trim Set Installation
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Panel Set And Cast Trim Set 4. Now bend the tabs down toward the backside of the panel Standard Size: 30-1/2” h x 44-3/4”w set, on top piece and on each leg. Leave panel set face Large Size: 34”h x 48”w down. -
Page 19: Blower Cord Location & Snap Disc
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Operating the Blower Control Box with Blower Cord Location & Blower Snap Disc Control Box With Switch This insert comes standard with a blower, installed at the 1. The blower will turn on/off automatically when set to factory with blower cord on right side of insert (as you face AUTO. -
Page 20: Operating Instructions
Much of the blame for poor air quality has been • Metal warping placed on the burning of wood for home heating. In order to improve the situation, we at Quadra-Fire have developed • Chimney fire cleaner-burning woodstoves that surpass the requirements 2. -
Page 21: Building A Fire
4100-I ACT Wood Insert . Open Start-Up Air Control (right control) and Primary Air 2. Second Stage Control (center control under ashlip) fully. Figure 23.1 The next stage of burning, the secondary stage, is the period on page 23. when the wood gives off flammable gases which burn above 4. -
Page 22: Burn Rates & Operating Efficiency
Regardless of desired heat output, when loading insert, burn your Quadra-Fire with both air controls wide open for a minimum of 5 to 15 minutes. Blower Operating Instructions Regulate burn rate (heat output) by using the Primary Con- trol (center control under ashlip). -
Page 23: Air Controls
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Air Controls Start-up Air System The combustion air enters at the rear of the firebox through the rear air tubes. This air supply is controlled by the Start- up Air Control. Primary Air System The primary air enters at the upper front of the firebox, near the top of the glass door. -
Page 24: Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement
4100-I ACT Wood Insert CORRECT BAFFLE & CERAMIC 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 25: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance
2 months or as recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft Quadra-Fire inserts are equipped with super heat resistant (4.27 to 4.87m) measured from the bottom of the appliance. ceramic glass which can only be broken by impact or misuse. -
Page 26: Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
4100-I ACT Wood Insert qUICK REFERENCE MAINTENANCE GUIDE BAFFLE & BLANKET PLACEMENT INSPECT FIREBRICKS & ASH GRATE (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 27: Firebrick Replacement
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Baffle Removal & Installation Brick Replacement Instructions The firebox is lined with high quality firebrick which has 1. Remove all ash from firebox, and extinguish all hot embers exceptional insulating properties. There is no need for a before disposal into a metal container. -
Page 28: Glass Replacement
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Glass Replacement Instructions Replace with 5mm ceramic glass only WARNING Fire Risk. 1. Remove door from insert and lay on a padded flat sur- Injury Risk. face. • Use only glass specified in manual. 2. Remove glass retainer screws using a Phillips screw- •... -
Page 29: Exploded Drawings
Beginning Manufacturing Date: July 2002 Wood Insert Appliance Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 830-0390 (July 2002 - April 2004), 4100i-NL (Feb. 2003 - April 2004), 4100i-GD-B & 4100i-NL-B (April 2004 - Active) Door Handle Assembly (Version 1)* Door Assembly* Door Handle Assembly... - Page 30 Panel & Trim, Small - 44.5 W x 0.5 H Gold SP-BB044-GD Bracket, -L-, Trim Qty: 2 Req. 82-0840 Component Pack 45-5540 Logo, Quadra-Fire Gold 200-180 Trim Set Only Gold 7000-007 Panel & Trim, Small - 44.5 W x 0.5 H Nickel...
- Page 31 PART NUMBER Trim Set Only Nickel 7000-008 Panel Set, Large - (Order Cast Trim Seperately) 81-2020 Component Pack 45-550 Gold 200-180 Logo, Quadra-Fire Nickel 200-240 Panel Set, Standard - (Order Cast Trim Seperately) 81-2010 Component Pack 45-550 Gold 200-180 Logo, Quadra-Fire...
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Page 32: Brick Pattern
at Depot Comments Part Number 4100-I ACT Wood Insert Service Parts 4100-I ACT Wood Insert Appliance Beginning Manufacturing Date: July 2002 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active Brick Pattern 2-1/4" 6-1/8" IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement Stocked parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. - Page 33 4100-I ACT Wood Insert Service Parts 4100-I ACT Wood Insert Appliance Beginning Manufacturing Date: July 2002 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active version 1 version 2 Door Handle/Latch Door Handle/Latch Replacement Kit Replacement Kit Washer, 5/16 Washer Washer 5/8 x 1/4 Nut 5/16-18 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION.
- Page 34 4100-I ACT Wood Insert Service Parts 4100-I ACT Wood Insert Appliance Beginning Manufacturing Date: July 2002 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active Door Assembly w/Glass IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement Stocked parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer.
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Page 35: Service & Maintenance Log
4100-I ACT Wood Insert Service And Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service April 19, 2010 250-7201F Page 5... - Page 36 4100-I ACT Wood Insert Service And Maintenance Log (Cont’d) Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Page 6 April 19, 2010 250-7201F...
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Page 40: 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 NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • Read, understand and...
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