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Quadra-Fire 4300 Owner's Manual

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Step Top Uni-Body Model
(Pedestal Model Shown)
•
If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a fi re
may result causing property dam-
age, 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.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overfi re and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
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
4300 WOOD STOVE SERIES
Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)
Owner's Manual
Installation and Operation
43M-ACC-MBK
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
• Read, understand and
Important operating
and maintenance in-
structions included.
WARNING
Models:
43ST-ACC
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 fi replace.
•
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
fl ammable materials.
•
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
fl ammable materials away.
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please
contact your dealer or visit www.quadrafi re.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel,
s'il vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez
www.quadrafi re.com
7037-135L
Millennium Model
• Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are
hot during operation AND
cool down.
NOTE
August 3, 2015

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  • Page 1 4300 WOOD STOVE SERIES Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Models: 43M-ACC-MBK 43ST-ACC Millennium Model Step Top Uni-Body Model (Pedestal Model Shown) CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • Read, understand and • Leave this manual with •...
  • Page 2 Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradi- ioned when it comes to craftsmanship. Each unit is meticu- tion of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, lously fabricated and surfaces are hand-fi nished for lasting you have our assurance of commitment to quality, durabil- beauty and enjoyment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) 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.

  • Page 4: Section 1: Listing And Code Approvals

    Vent Size: 6 inches Approved. Firebox Size: 2.3 cubic feet Recommended Wood Length: 18 inches The Quadra-Fire 4300 Wood Stove (ACC) meets the U.S. Fuel Orientation: Front-to-Back Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission limits Fuel Seasoned Cord Wood for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015.

  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Consider ations B. Fire Safety 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

    4300 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

    4300 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

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) H. Typical Stove Systems Stove system with masonry chimney consists of: • Stove • Chimney Connector (stove pipe) • Thimble • Masonry Chimney • Hearth Pad Floor Protection Figure 8.1 Masonry Chimney Stove system with prefabricated metal chimney consists of: •...

  • Page 9: A. Appliance Dimensions

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions NOTE: Flue Collar size is 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) Millennium Model Figure 9.1 Front View Figure 9.2 Side View Page 9 August 3, 2015 7037-135L...
  • Page 10 4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Appliance Dimensions (Cont’d) 4300 Step Top Pedestal Model 4300 Step Top Leg Model Figure 10.1 Figure 10.3 Figure 10.4 Figure 10.2 Page 10 7037-135L August 3, 2015...

  • Page 11: Clearances To Combustibles

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) B. Clearances to Combustibles (UL and ULC) NOTE: A, C and F measurements are to center of fl ue INSTALLATION: Full Vertical or Horizontal with Vertical Rise SINGLE WALL PIPE - A, B, C and D dimensions are based off of standard 18” stove pipe clearances to combustibles or unit certifi ed clearances,...

  • Page 12: Section 4: Installation Consideration A. Hearth Requirements

    4300 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.
  • Page 13 4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) A. Hearth Protection Requirements (Cont’d) Step-Top Uni-Body Model Corner hearth pad dimensions with single wall and double wall pipe Figure 13.1 Figure 13.3 CANADA Figure 13.2 NOTE: • Illustrations and photos refl ect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.

  • Page 14: Outside Air Kit Installation

    4300 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

    4300 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

    4300 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 minimum 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) high connector joins the stove to the chimney.
  • Page 17 4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Thimble Site constructed for masonry chimney installation: Components • A minimum length of 12 inches [305mm] (longer for thicker walls) of solid insulated factory-built chimney length constructed to UL 103 Type HT 6 inch (152mm) inside diameter.

  • Page 18: Installing Chimney Components

    4300 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. This must be at least 24 gauge mild steel or 26 gauge blue steel.

  • Page 19: Chimney Termination Requirements

    4300 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

    4300 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) Part SRV7033-041 for installation in a mobile home. 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion See page 14 for installation information.
  • Page 21 4300 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 drawer, fastener package.
  • Page 22 4300 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.

  • Page 23: Leg Kit & Ash Removal System (Ars) Installation

    4300 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. See also Figures 21.2 and 21.3.

  • Page 24: Door Handle Assembly

    4300 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.

  • Page 25: Section 8: 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 fi re cleaner-burning woodstoves that surpass the requirements 2.

  • Page 26: Automatic Combustion Control (Acc)

    4300 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: Burn Rates & Operating Effi Ciency

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Start-Up Air Control all the way back until it stops 2. Burn Rate Air Control (HI marker) and then pull forward until it stops. This This air supply enters at the upper front of the fi rebox, near the activates the timer system (ACC).

  • Page 28: Building A Fire

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Operate appliance on High Burn 15 minutes a NOTE: day to help keep fl ue/chimney clean. G. Building A Fire Before lighting your fi rst fi re in the stove: 1. Confi rm the baffl e is correctly positioned. It should be even with the front tube and resting on all tubes.

  • Page 29: Correct Baffl E & Blanket Placement

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) INCORRECT POSITIONS H. Correct Baffl e & Ceramic Blanket Placement WARNING Fire Risk Firebox damage due to improper baffl e place- ment is not covered by warranty. Operate the wood burning appliance with the baffl e in the correct position only.

  • Page 30: Blower Operating Instructions

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) J. Opacity (Smoke) I. 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 31: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide BAFFLE & BLANKET PLACEMENT INSPECT FIREBRICKS & ASH COVER (AFTER EACH CLEANING) Step Top Models Only Baffl e and blanket placement is critical to heat out- Firebrick is designed to protect your fi...

  • Page 32: General Maintenance & Cleaning

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) A. General Maintenance 3. Ash Removal System (ARS) Operating and Cleaning • Frequency: As necessary 1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning • By: Homeowner Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or • as recommended by a certifi ed chimney sweep; more CAUTION frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft.
  • Page 33 4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) 3. Disposal of Ashes 5. Glass Cleaning • Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of firebox • Frequency: As desired • By: Homeowner • By: Homeowner Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack.

  • Page 34: Glass Replacement

    DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Replace the door on the appliance. Quadra-Fire stoves are equipped with ceramic super heat-resistant glass, which can only be broken by impact or misuse. Do not slam stove door or impact the glass. When closing door, make sure that logs do not protrude against the glass.

  • Page 35: Firebrick Replacement

    5. Install side bricks. Slide top of brick under clips on side of fi rebox and push the bottom of the brick until it is fl ush Figure 35.2 - 4300 Step Top Brick Assembly with the side of the appliance.

  • Page 36: Baffl E Removal

    4300 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 36.3.

  • Page 37: Tube Channel Replacement

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) F. Tube Channel Assembly Replacement NOTE: Service Space In order to replace the tube channel assembly a clearance Removing Tube Channel Assembly of 19 inches (483mm) is required on the right side of stove in order to remove the tubes with the stove in place.

  • Page 38: Section 10: Troubleshooting

    4300 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.

  • Page 39: Section 11: Reference Material

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) Reference Materials A. Exploded Drawing (Millennium) Page 39 August 3, 2015 7037-135L...

  • Page 40: Service Parts & Accessories (Mill)

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  • Page 44: Exploded Drawing (Step Top)

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) C. Exploded Viewer & Parts List (Step Top) Page 44 7037-135L August 3, 2015...

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  • Page 50: Warranty Policy

    4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC) C. Warranty Policy Page 50 7037-135L August 3, 2015...
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  • Page 52: 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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