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    1 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 - Do not store or use gasoline or other flam- mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - What to do if you smell gas • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any phone in your building. • Immediatel[...]

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    2 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 These units MUST use one of the vent systems described in the Installing the Fireplace section of the Installers Guide . NO OTHER vent systems or components MA Y BE USED . This gas fireplace and vent assembly MUST be vented directly to the outside and MUST NEVER be attached to a chimn[...]

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    3 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety and Warning Information ......................................................... 2 Service Parts Lists ................................................................................. 4 Section 1: Approvals and Codes .........................................[...]

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    4 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Part number list on following page. 4 3 5 2 7 1 6 (NG , LP) Exploded Parts Diagram Service Parts QV32B-A Beginning Manufacturing Date: 6-03 Ending Manufacturing Date: ______ 8 Log Set Assembly 12 11 10 9 13 Î[...]

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    5 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 AV A I L A B L E TO SHI P I N 24 HOUR S IT E M ST A NDI NG P I LO T I G NI TI O N SERI AL # P ART NU M BER Bu rn er O rif ice NG (#38C) 582- 83 8 Y Bu rn er O rif ice LP ( 1.55m mC ) 582- 8155 Y 1 Andiron s, Ca st 80784 2 B ur ne r Pre 10- 06 Pos t 10 - 06 2014- 004 2014- 014 Y 3 Gl a[...]

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    6 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 9 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 Log Set Assembly 10 (NG , LP) Exploded Parts Diagram Service Parts QV36B-A Beginning Manufacturing Date: 6-03 Ending Manufacturing Date: ______ Î[...]

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    7 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 (NG , LP) Service Parts List IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. The most current information is located on your dealers VIP site. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. QV36B-A AV A IL A B L E T O S H IP IN 2 4 HO URS IT E M ST A NDI NG [...]

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    8 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 (NG , LP) Exploded Parts Diagram Service Parts QV32B-A, QV36B-A Beginning Manufacturing Date: 6-03 Ending Manufacturing Date: ______ AV A I L A B L E T O S H IP IN 24 HO URS IT E M DESCRI PTI O N SER I A L # PAR T N U M B E R 1O N / O F F R o c k e r S w i t c h 060- 521A Y 2V a l v e[...]

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    9 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 1 Approvals and Codes NOTE: THESE MODELS ARE UL LISTED TO UL307B, THE ST ANDARD FOR GAS-BURNING HEA TING APPLI- ANCES FOR MANUF ACTURED HOMES AND RECRE- A TIONAL VEHICLES. Installation Codes The fireplace installation must conform to local codes. Before installing the fireplace, consu[...]

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    10 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven ([...]

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    11 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 2 Getting St arted Introducing the Village Collection Gas Fireplaces The Village Collection direct vent gas fireplaces are designed to operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. The information contained in thi[...]

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    12 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Figure 1. Diagram of the QV36B-A 30-1 1/16 (779mm ) 1/2 (13mm ) 15-5/16 (389mm ) 16-3/8 (414mm ) 8-3/4 (223mm ) Ø 6- 5/8 (168mm ) 15-7/8 (402mm ) 37-3/4 (960mm ) ELECT RICA L ACCESS 3-9/16 (90mm) 6-7 /8 (174mm ) 40-15/16 (1040mm ) 36-1/8 (917mm ) 35-5/8 (905mm ) 25 (635mm ) 40 (1016[...]

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    13 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Figure 2. Diagram of the QV32B-A TOP ST ANDOFFS GA S CONTROLS E L E CTRICAL ACCESS GA S ACCESS RA T ING PLA TE / LABELS Ø6- 5 /8 (168mm) 25-1 1/16 (653mm) 12-7/8 (326mm) 1/2 (13mm) 16-3/8 (414mm) 8-13/16 (223mm) 15-7/8 (402mm) 3-1/3 (90 mm) 32-9/16 (828mm) Ø8 (203mm) 21-7/16 (545mm[...]

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    14 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 3 Inst alling the Fireplace Step 1. Locating the Fireplace The following diagram shows space and clearance require- ments for locating a fireplace within a room. Minimum Clearances from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials Inches mm Glass Front .....................................[...]

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    15 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Figure 5. Framing Dimensions Framing should be constructed of 2 X 4 lumber or heavier . W ARNING: T o ensure proper clearances the front framing header must be installed on its narrow edge and to the front of the frame. The framing headers may rest on the fireplace stand-offs. VENT F[...]

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    16 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-1/4 INCHES (34.93mm) A T EACH JOINT . Figure 6. DVP-Series Direct V ent Component Specifications (5-inch inner pipe / 8-inch outer pipe) D V P 9 0 S T 12-9/ 16 11 -1 /4 7-1/4 1-1/4 TYP 1/2 TYP 8-9/ 16 DVP36 DVP48 48 24 36 4 6 DVP4 DVP6 12 DVP12 2 MIN. DVP12A 12-[...]

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    17 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-3/8 INCHES (34.93mm) A T EACH JOINT . Figure 7 . SL D -Series Direct V ent Component Specifications (4-inch inner pipe / 6 5/8-inch outer pipe) 120” (3048mm) 24” (610mm) 36” (914mm) 60” (1524mm) 9 1/4 6 5/8 6 1/2 6 3/8 6 1/2 9 5/8 9 5/8 6 5/8 6 3/8 8 3/4[...]

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    18 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 ! Figure 8. V ent System Component s and T ermination Kits Step 3. Inst alling the V ent System A. V ent System Approvals These models have vent starting collars on both the top and the back of the unit. Depending upon the installation, decide which ONE set of starting collars will b[...]

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    19 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 STRAIGHT UP VERTICAL VENTING V (FT .) 45' MAX. Figure 10. Straight up V ertical V enting Use SL D-Series component s only . NOTE: For vertical venting over 20 feet a restrictor plate is recommended for improved flame appearance. STRAIGHT OUT HORIZONT AL VENTING H Max. Run 36&quo[...]

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    20 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 V H 1' MIN. (305mm) 2' MAX. (610mm) 2' MIN. (610mm) 4' MAX. (1.22m) 3' MIN. (914mm) 6' MAX. (1.86m) 4' MIN. (1.22m) 8' MAX. (2.4m) V+H=40' MAX. (12.4m) H = 8' MAX. (2.4m) Figure 12. V enting with One 90° Elbow Figure 13. V enting wit[...]

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    21 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 V H H + H 1 1' MIN. (305 mm) 2' MAX. (610 mm) 4' MAX. (1.22m) 2' MIN. (610 mm) 4' MAX. (1.22 m) 8' MAX. (2.4m) 3' MIN. (914 mm) 6' MAX. (1.86 m) 12' MAX. (3.6m) 4' MIN. (1.22 m) 8' MAX. (2.48 m) 16' MAX. (4.8m) V+H+H 1 = 40&[...]

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    22 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Figure 15. V enting with T wo 90° Elbows V H H 1 NOTE: There MUST be a 25% reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and out installation (see Figure 9). Use SL D-Series component s only . VENTING WITH TWO (2) 90 o ELBOWS NA TURAL GAS H + H 1 MAX. = 1[...]

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    23 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Figure 16. V enting with T wo 90° Elbows Use SL D-Series component s only . H V V 1 NOTE: There MUST be a 25% reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and out installa- tion (see Figure 9). VENTING WITH TWO (2) 90 o ELBOWS NA TURAL GAS H MAX. = 16 FT[...]

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    24 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Figure 17. V enting with Three 90° elbows 1' MIN. (305 mm) 2' MAX. (610mm) 4' MAX. (1.22m) 2' MIN. (610 mm) 4' MAX. (1.22m) 8' MAX. (2.48m) 3' MIN. (914 mm) 6' MAX. (1.86m) 12' MAX. (3.72m) 4' MIN. (1.22 m) 8' MAX. (2.48m) 16&ap[...]

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    25 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Figure 18. V enting with three 90° elbows Use SL D-Series component s only . H 1 H V 1 V NOTE: There MUST be a 25% reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and out installation (see Figure 9). VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90 o ELBOWS NA TURAL GAS VENTING W[...]

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    26 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Use SL D-Series component s only . Figure 19. V enting with three 90° elbows V 1 H 1 H V NOTE: There MUST be a 25% reduction in total H when using flex vent except when using the simple up and out installation (see Figure 9). VENTING WITH THREE (3) 90 o ELBOWS NA TURAL GAS H + H 1 M[...]

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    27 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Figure 20. V enting with Four 90° elbows VENTING WITH FOUR (4) 90° ELBOWS NA TURAL AND PROP ANE GAS V (MIN.) H (MAX.) 2' (609mm) 5' (1.52m) V 1 (MIN.) H 1 (MAX.) V 2 (MIN.) 5' (1.52m) 5' (1.52m) 4.5' (1.37m) V + V 1 + V 2 + H + H 1 MAX. = 40' (12.2m) V[...]

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    28 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 ! Figure 21. Insert screwdriver or similar object here to remove cap. CUT HERE V enting Out Rear V enting Out T op ! WARNING: THE REAR VENT COLLAR SEAL CAP MUST REMAIN A TT ACHED TO THE REAR VENT COLLARS IF THE VENT SYSTEM IS A TT ACHED TO THE T OP ST ARTING COLLARS. SEE FIGURE 21. ![...]

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    29 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 For V ertical Runs - The vent system must be supported every eight (8) feet (2.4m) above the fireplace flue outlet by wall brackets. T o install support bracket s for vertical runs: • Attach wall brackets to the vent pipe and secure the wall bracket to the framing members with nail[...]

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    30 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 For V ertical Runs - One ceiling firestop is REQUIRED at the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes. T o inst all firestops for vertical runs that pass through ceilings: • Position a plumb bob directly over the center of the verti- cal vent component. • Mark the ceili[...]

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    31 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 C. V ent T ermination SL-Series V enting Only: For Horizont al T erminations - T o attach and secure the termination to the last section of horizontal vent: • Rotate and interlock the ends as described at the begin- ning of the Installing V ent Components section. • The terminati[...]

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    32 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 V = VENT TERMINAL X = AIR SUPPL Y INLET = AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED Figure 30. V ent T ermination Minimum Clearances A = 12 " ....................... clearances above grade, veran- da, porch, deck or balcony B = 12 " ....................... clearances to window o[...]

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    33 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 For V ertical T erminations - T o locate the vent and install the vent sections: • Locate and mark the vent centerpoint on the underside of the roof, and drive a nail through the centerpoint. • Make the outline of the roof hole around the centerpoint nail. • The size of the roo[...]

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    34 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Step 4. Positioning, Leveling, and Securing the Fireplace • Place the fireplace into position. • Level the fireplace from side to side and from front to back. • Shim the fireplace with non-combustible material, such as sheet metal, as necessary . • Secure the fireplace to the[...]

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    35 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Figure 34. Gas Supply Line • Insert insulation from the outside of the fireplace and pack the insulation tightly to totally seal between the pipe and the outer casing. • At the gas line access hole the gap between the supply piping and gas access hole can be plugged with non- com[...]

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    36 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Step 8. Wiring the Fireplace NOTE: Electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician. CAUTION: DISCONNECT REMOTE CONTROLS IF AB- SENT FOR EXTENDED TIME PERIODS. THIS WILL PRE- VENT ACCIDENT AL FIREPLACE OPERA TION. For Standing Pilot Ignition Wiring Appliance Requirements[...]

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    37 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Step 9. Finishing Figure 37 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the fireplace. See Figures 3 and 4 for other fireplace clearances. Only non-combustible materials m[...]

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    38 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 WARNING: PLEASE REFER TO THE USER’S MANUAL FOR ALL CAUTIONS, SAFETY , AND W ARNING INFORMA TION PERT AINING TO THE LIGHTING AND OPERA TION OF THE FIREPLACE. Placing the Ember Material Ember material is shipped with this gas fireplace. The bag labeled Glowing Embers (050-721) is sta[...]

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    39 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Step 12. Lighting the Appliance ST ANDING PILOT IGNITION A . This appliance (standing pilot version) has a pilot that must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly . B . BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appli- ance area for gas. Be sure to sm[...]

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    40 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 4 Maint aining and Servicing Y our Fireplace Fireplace Maintenance Although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main- tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualified service technician perform an appli- ance check-up at the beginning of [...]

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    41 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 T roubleshooting With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas fireplace will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective acti[...]

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    42 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Sym pt om P ossi b le Cause Correct i ve A cti on 3. (Con tin u ed ) f . H igh l i mit sw i tc h is defec tiv e or h as reach ed i ts m a x i mu m t emper atu re. Al low th e u n i t t o cool . I f th e bu rn er r emain s l i t aft er th e f i repl ace w arm s u p, t h e sw itch i s [...]

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    43 Quadra-fire • QV32B-A, QV36B-A • 2014-900 Rev . F • 9/06 Lifet ime Warra nty LIMITED LIFETIME W ARRANTY The Hearth & Home T echnologies limited Lifetime Warranty guarantees that the following component s will work as designed for the lifetime of the stove or Hearth & Home T echnologies will repair or replace them. These items inclu[...]