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Quadra-Fire 1100-I manual

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    MODEL 1 100-I HEAR TH CLASSIC PELLET INSER T INST ALLA TION, OPERA TION, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONGRA TULA TIONS— Yo u are now the proud owner of one of the finest inserts in the world for your home—the QUADRA- FIRE! Now before installing your insert and building your first fire, record the serial number on the warranty card. The serial [...]

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    NOTES Page 2[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page Safety label ................................................................................................................... ............................................ 4 Listings and specifications .................................................................................................... .....................[...]

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    SAFETY LABEL (FOUND ON INSIDE OF RIGHT F ACE SIDE OF INSERT) Page 4[...]

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    LISTINGS AND SPECIFICA TIONS QUADRA-FIRE 1 100-I pellet inserts are safety tested and listed with W arnock Hersey International to UL 1482, ULC S627, APFI, and Oregon Administrative rules 814-23-900 through 814-23-909. INST ALLA TION MASONR Y AND ZERO CLEARANCE A Insert side to combustible 2” (50mm) B Insert top to mantel 9” (230mm) C Insert to[...]

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    FLOOR PROTECTION This unit may be installed on combustible flooring, providing there is 1 1/2” (37mm) of air space from the base to combustible floor , or it is placed on nominal 4” (100mm) hollow concrete blocks or any insulating material with a minimum R value of 2.5. CHIMNEY AND EXHAUST CONNECTIONS 1. CHIMNEY AND CONNECTOR: Use 3” (75mm) o[...]

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    POWER SUPPL Y 1. The power can be connected from either the left or right side of the insert. First determine which side is closest to an electrical outlet. a) For power from the left, remove the left side panel and locate the power inlet (about 4” [100mm] up from the floor of the insert (refer to drawings below)). Remove the cover plate and disc[...]

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    Page 10 When running vertically with pellet venting, the following chart can be used to determine whether to use 3” or 4” (76mm or 100mm) diameter pipe. The table below can help you determine the equivalent feet of pipe used for venting when installing a pellet appliance. 3” or 4” (76mm or 100mm) DIAMETER PIPE 4” (100mm) DIAMETER PIPE ONL[...]

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    FEED ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1) Remove any fuel in the hopper . 2) Loosen set screw . 3) Loosen wing nut. 4) Adjust the fuel feed by pulling the rod back to increase the feed, and sliding it forward to decrease the feed. 5) Tighten the set screw and the wing nut. NOTE: Adjust fuel after the convection blower has been operating for 5 minutes. The fl[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 1. FUEL SIZE AND MA TERIAL Fuel pellets are made from sawdust or wood by-products. If the source material is hardwood, pellets will have a higher mineral content, creating a heavier ash. Minerals and other noncombustible materials, such as sand, will turn into glass when heated to the extreme temperatures our firepot reaches[...]

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    1. FIREPOT A. It takes very little time to clean the firepot. W e recommend that you clean the firepot at least once a week. However , if t he fuel you are burning has a high dirt content, it will be necessary to clean the firepot more often. Dirty fuel will cause clinkers to form in the firepot. A clinker is formed when dirt or a nonburnable subst[...]

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    7. DOOR GLASS CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT A. Be sure the insert is cold before cleaning the glass. T o clean the glass, use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass cleaner . Then use a dry towel to wipe off any streaks that may remain. B. This glass is 5m thick high temperature heat resistant ceramic glass. DO NOT replace it with any other materi[...]

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    1. POWER SUPPL Y Check the wall receptacle for 120 volt, 60 Hz (standard current). Make sure the outlet is grounded and has the correct polarity . When operating with a generator , be sure you have at least 700 watts of power available for the insert during the start cycle. 2. FUSE The fuse is located on the right side of the insert, next to the po[...]

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    Page 16 13. BLOWER #1 (SMALL CONVECTION BLOWER) This blower is located on the right side of the insert. When the insert is pulled out onto the hearth, the blower is accessible through a removable access panel. This blower comes on automatically when snap disc #1 heats up. The blower ’ s function is to deliver heat from the insert into the room. 1[...]

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    1. PLUG IN INSER T , NO RESPONSE A. Check the power supply for 120 volts AC. B. Check the fuse in the junction box (7 amp, 120 volt fuse AGC-7). C. Check snap disc #3 (unplug insert before checking). Push reset on snap disc #3. D. Control box (consult your dealer). 2. CALL LIGHT ON, NO FIRE, NO FUEL IN FIREPOT A. Check the hopper for fuel, sawdust [...]

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    8. THERMOST A T WILL NOT ST AR T UNIT A. Check the power to the insert. 1. Unplug for 10 seconds and then plug back in. The exhaust blower should come on. If it does, go to C. B. Check the power supply (plug should be 120 volts, fuse should be 7 amp, 120 volt [AGC-7]). C. The thermostat or the thermostat wiring maybe faulty . 1. Disconnect the ther[...]

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    NOTES Page 19[...]

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    Aladdin Hearth Products, warrants their pellet heating appliances to the original purchaser for the lifetime of the appliance, to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may have other rights which may vary from state to state. This limited Lifetime W arranty covers items such as but not [...]