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Quadra-Fire 1900 manual

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  • Page 1

    PLEASE READ ALL OF THE OWNERS MANUAL AND SAFETY NOTES IMPOR T ANT SAFETY NOTES: 1. When installing your stove, particular attention should be paid to fire protection. If this unit is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety , follow the installation instructions and contact local building or fire of ficials about restriction[...]

  • Page 2

    Page 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety label ................................................................................................................... ...................... 3 Pedestal and leg model dimensions .............................................................................................. ...... 4 Clearances to combustibles .....[...]

  • Page 3

    Page 3 1900 SAFETY LABEL (found on back of stove) Manufactured by: Model: Quadra-Fire 1900 Serial No. Page 26 ACCESSORIES AND SER VICE P AR TS ACCESSORIES 831-1621 T op shield, black 831-1750 Outside air kit, pedestal 831-1300 Outside air kit, leg 831-1700 Blower 832-0721 Black door 832-1891 T rim door 832-071 1 Gold door Leg mounting bracket (for [...]

  • Page 4

    Page 4 DIMENSIONS FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 LEG MODEL PEDEST AL MODEL 22 1/2" (5 72mm) 16 1/4" (4 13mm) 19 5/16" ( 491mm) 26 3/4" (6 80mm) 1 1 5/16 " (287m m) 29 3/4" (7 56mm) 2" (51mm ) 1 7/8" (48 mm) 19 5/16 " (491 mm) 22 1/ 2" (572 mm) 16 3/ 4" (426 mm) 28 7/16 " (722 mm) 10" (25 4mm) 5 3/[...]

  • Page 5

    Page 5 Minimum clearances to Combustible Materials (in inches and millimeters) for Quadra-Fire 1900 Standard Stove Chimney & Installation Clearance Connector A B C D E F G Residential Standard Note 1 20(508) 25(635) 22(559) 18(457)* 15(381) 12(305) 52(1321) Residential/Mobile Home Reduced Note 2 11(280) 20(508) 19([...]

  • Page 6

    Page 6 SAFETY LISTING The Quadra-Fire 1900 is listed by OMNI-T est Laboratories, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon, to UL 1482 and ULC S627. It is also approved for mobile home installations with outside combustion air in the U.S. (see pages 14 and 15 for further details). For residential installations in Canada without an outside combustion air kit, a sourc[...]

  • Page 7

    Page 7 CHIMNEY CONNECTO R The chimney connector must be 6 (152mm) diameter with a minimum thickness of 24 gauge. Do not use aluminum or galvanized steel. They cannot properly withstand the extreme temperatures of a wood fire. Do not use chimney connector pipe as a chimney . Y ou must connect your stove to a chimney comparable to those illustrate[...]

  • Page 8

    Page 8 A chimney inside the house must have at least 2 (50mm) of clearance to the combustible structure. A chimney outside the house must have at least 1 (25mm) clearance to the combustible structure. Firestops must be installed in the spaces where the chimney passes through floors and/or ceiling (Figure 5). The chimney must have a fire clay [...]

  • Page 9

    Page 9 A chimney must be the required height above the roof or other obstruction for safety and proper draft operation. The chimney must be a minimum of 3 (914mm) higher than the highest point where it passes through the roof, and at least 2 (610mm) higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that is within 10 (3048mm) of the chi[...]

  • Page 10

    Page 10 2. THIMBLE : An approved thimble must be used when the connection from the stove is made through a combustible wall to a masonry chimney . There are several methods you can use for connection through a combustible wall, two of which are illustrated in this manual. For additional methods, consult local building authorities or use the standar[...]

  • Page 11

    Page 1 1 Minimum 3 ½ (89mm) [4 (102mm) nominal] thick solid bricks are to be used. The fire clay liner (ASTM C35 or equivalent), 5/8 (16mm) wall thickness, must not penetrate into the chimney beyond the inner surface of the chimney flue liner and must be firmly cemented in place. If it is necessary to cut a hole in the chimney liner , use[...]

  • Page 12

    Page 12 First, build the frame for the thimble, making sure that it is no smaller than 14½ (368mm) diameter , which will maintain a 2 (50mm) air space around the chimney section. Attach the wall spacer to the chimney side of the frame. Then insert the frame into the opening, toe-nailing it to the wall studs. Install the wall band in the fram[...]

  • Page 13

    Page 13 CONNECTION TO A MET AL PREF ABRICA TED CHIMNEY When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer  s installation instructions must be followed precisely . Y ou must also purchase (from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling support package or wall pass-through and T section package, firestops (where needed), insu[...]

  • Page 14

    Page 14 MOBILE HOME INST ALLA TION Y ou must use a Quadra-Fire 1900 outside air kit (see page 15 for part numbers) for installation in a mobile home. Use of alternative material will void warranty . 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and be unrestricted while unit is in use. 2. Unit must be secured to the mobile home structure [...]