Quadra-Fire 3100 manual

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    PLEASE READ ALL OF THE OWNERS MANUAL AND SAFETY NOTES IMPORTANT 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 officials about restrictions an[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety label ................................................................................................................... ...................... 3 Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Clearances to combustibles [...]

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    3100 SAFETY LABEL (found on back of stove) Page 3 Manufactaured by: Model: Quadra-Fire 3100 Serial No.[...]

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    24 1/ 2" ( 622m m ) 9" (229 m m ) 21 1/ 2" ( 546m m ) 2 1/ 4" ( 57m m ) 23" (58 4m m ) DIMENSIONS Page 4 FIGURE 1b FIGURE 1a 20 1/2" (5 21m m ) 9" (229m m ) 24 1/2" (6 22m m ) 2 1/4" (57 m m ) 23" ( 584m m ) 26 3/8" (6 70m m ) LEG MODEL PEDESTAL MODEL[...]

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    DIMENSIONS Page 5 26 5/ 8" ( 676m m ) 23 7/ 8" ( 606m m ) 13 1 1/ 16" (348m m ) 4 5/ 16" ( 1 10m m ) 24 5/ 8" ( 626m m ) 25" (63 5m m ) 9" ( 2 29 m m ) 2 13/ 16" ( 72m m ) 21 1/ 2 (546m m ) STEP TOP LEG MODEL 13 1 1/ 16" ( 348m m ) 4 5/ 16" ( 1 10m m ) 26 5 / 8" ( 67 6m m ) 23 7 / 8" ( 60 [...]

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    Minimum clearances to Combustible Materials (in inches and millimeters) for Quadra-Fire 3100 Standard Stove Chimney & Installation Clearance Connector A B C D E F Residential Standard Note 1 14”(356) 26”(661) 18”(457) 12”(305) 18”(457) 10”(254) Residential/Mobile Home Reduced Note 2 12”(305) 26”(661) 16”(406) 10”(254) 18”([...]

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    SAFETY LISTING The Quadra-Fire 3100 is listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. , Beaverton, Oregon, to UL 1482-83, (UM)84 HUD and ULC S627. It is also approved for mobile home installations with outside combustion air in the U.S. (see pages 15 and 16 for further details). For residential installations in Canada without an outside combustion air kit,[...]

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    CHIMNEY CONNECTOR 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. You must connect your stove to a chimney comparable to those illustrated in this [...]

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    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 flue li[...]

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    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 chimney, m[...]

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    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 standards set fo[...]

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    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 extreme c[...]

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    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 framing to se[...]

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    CONNECTION TO A METAL PREFABRICATED CHIMNEY When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer’s installation instructions must be followed precisely. You must also purchase (from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling support package or wall pass-through and “T” section package, firestops (where needed), insulation shield, [...]

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    MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION You must use a Quadra-Fire 3100 outside air kit (see page 16 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 by bolting p[...]

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    3100 PEDESTAL MODELS 1. Kit includes two 1” (25mm) rope gaskets to be tucked under pedestal to seal off both sides. 2. Floor installation: Cut a 4” (102mm) minimum hole in the floor to accommodate outside air piping. Use 4” (102mm) minimum metal flex or rigid pipe to directly connect outside air to the unit or into vented crawl space. Install[...]

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    1. Place protective pad or stove pallet on floor. 2. Lay body of stove on its back on protective pad or pallet. 3. Slide pedestal over adapter on bottom of stove 4. Line up holes in sides of pedestal with holes in adapter. 5. Bolt pedestal into place, and tighten securely. 6. Carefully stand stove up and place in desired location. 7. Slip wooden de[...]

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    Page 18 1. Remove ash removal system top and bottom cover plates by loosening nuts under stove. 2. Discard both plates. 3. Insert ash removal system grate into opening in firebox floor. 4. Continue with proper installation according to model you have purchased: pedestal or leg. ASH REMOVAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION 1. Place protective pad or stove pallet[...]

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    ASH REMOVAL SYSTEM OPERATING AND CLEANING CAUTION : Do not operate stove with ash removal system door open. Store ash in metal container until hot embers have cooled completely. 1. When stove is cool, open front door and brush most of the ash into the center of the firebox. Remember to leave ¼” to ½” (6-13mm) of ash on the firebox floor to ac[...]

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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE USING STOVE BURNING PROCESS In recent years there has been an increasing concern about air quality. Much of the blame for poor air quality has been placed on the burning of wood for home heating. In order to improve the situation, we at Quadra-Fire have developed cleaner-burning wood stoves that[...]

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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) BLOWER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (see blower installation instructions on page 27) If your Quadra-Fire wood stove is equipped with an optional blower, you should follow these guidelines: 1. Initial (cold) start-up: Leave blower off until your stove is hot and a good coalbed is established. The blower may be turned on app[...]

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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) BURNING GUIDELINES (cont.) MEDIUM: After a wood load has been burning on high for at least 15 minutes (longer for very large pieces or wet wood), close (pull out) the primary control (on the right side of the stove). Leave the secondary control (under the ashcatcher) open (pushed in). LOW: After a wood load has been b[...]

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    MAINTENANCE CREOSOTE 1. Formation and need for removal : When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a newly-started or a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.[...]

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    1. Remove door from stove and lay on a padded flat surface. 2. Remove glass tabs and screws with a Phillips screwdriver (turn screws counterclockwise). 3. Lift glass frame pieces and glass out of the door frame. 4. Lay new glass with fiberglass tape around it into the door frame, making sure the Quadra-Fire logo reads correctly to the outside. 5. P[...]

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    BAFFLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION NOTE : The baffle in the 3100 stove is heavy (29 pounds). Moving the baffle around inside the stove takes strength and patience. Removing hardware exposed to combustion processes can be frustrating. If your reason for removing the baffle is simply to clean the chimney, you have alternatives which will save time and e[...]

  • Page 26

    BRICK PATTERN 8. To install the baffle, repeat steps 2 through 7 in reverse. Be sure that the hole in the baffle is on its alignment pin on the rear shelf. 7. Keep the baffle tilted as you lift it out the door. BAFFLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (cont.) Page 26 Part #832-0550 Single brick Part #832-3010 Brick set[...]

  • Page 27

    INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL BLOWER Part #831-1700 The blower is shipped fully assembled and ready for installation. 1. Remove three ¼”-20 (3/8” hex head) bolts from blower cover, and remove nutbar. Discard nutbar. 2. Using bolts, attach blower to lower rear of stove, as shown. 3. Plug blower cord into a grounded outlet. Do not remove ground prong[...]

  • Page 28

    1. Unscrew and remove the rear heat deflector. 2. Attach the two “ S ” clips to the upper edge of the outer wall of the stove. 3. Set top heat shield on stove and push down into “ S ” clips. 4. Install chimney pipe through hole in top heat shield. NOTE: SEE PAGE 6 FOR REDUCED CLEARANCES WITH TOP SHIELD. TOP HEAT SHIELD INSTALLATION Page 28[...]

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    Page 29 ACCESSORIES AND SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES 831-1650 Top shield, gold 831-0971 Top shield, black 831-1730 Outside air kit, pedestal 831-1740 Outside air kit, leg 831-1700 Blower 832-1091 Black door 832-1911 Trim door 832-0031 Gold door 831-1670 Ash removal system SERVICE PARTS 832-0420 Kaowool blanket 832-3010 Firebox brick set, clay, 3100 Un[...]

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    NOTES Page 30[...]

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    NOTES Page 31[...]

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    Aladdin Hearth Products, warrants their wood 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 v ary from state to state. This limited Lifetime Warranty covers items such as but not li[...]