Quadra-Fire QVI-30FB manual

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 1 Model: QVI-30FB In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: • installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter; See T able of Contents for location of additional Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flam- mable vapors and liquids in[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 2 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 component s MA Y BE USED . This gas fireplace and vent assembly MUST be vented directly to the outside and MUST NEVER be attached to a chimney serv[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety and W arning Information ................................................ 2 Service Parts Lists ..................................................................... 4 Section 1: Approvals and Codes ............................................... 7 Appliance Certifica[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 4 4 1 6 2 7 3 5 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 18 12 Part number list on following page. Log Set Assembly Service Parts Diagram Service Parts QVI-30FB[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 5 Service Parts List QVI-30FB Î I TEM DES CRIP TI O N S ERIAL # P ART NUM BER Log S et A s s em bly LO G S- Q V I 30F B Y 1 Log 1 S R V 2020-140 2 Log 2 S R V 2020-141 3 Log 3 S R V 2020-142 4 Log 4 S R V 340-704 5 Log 5 S R V 340-706 6 Log 6 S R V 340-705 7 Log 7 S R V 740-707 8 S lide P lat [...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 6 V alve Assembly Part s Diagram Service Parts QVI-30FB 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 5 4 3 IT E M D E SC R IPTIO N SE R IA L # PA R T N U MB E R 1 Fl ex B al l V al v e A s s embl y 302-320A Y V al v e NG 060-522 Y V al v e LP 060-523 Y 3 P i l ot c ont rol K nob 571-530 4 Fl am e Cont rol K nob 571-531 5 V [...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 7 Appliance Certification The Quadra-Fire appliance discussed in this Installers Guide has been tested to certification standards and listed by the applicable laboratories. Certification MODEL: QVI-30FB LABORA TORY : Underwriters Laboratories TYPE: V ented Gas Fireplace Heaters ST ANDARD: ANSI [...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 8 NOTE: The following requirements reference various Massachusetts and national codes not contained in this document. 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 [...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 9 2 Getting St arted Introducing the Quadra-Fire Gas Appliances Quadra-Fire direct vent gas appliances 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 this Installers Guide , unless[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 10 QVI -3 0 F B MI N I MU M F IR E P L AC E S IZE Lo cation I n ches Mi llimeters A F ron t Wi dth 30-1/ 4 768 B R ear Width 19 483 C D epth 14-1/ 8 359 * H eigh t 22 -1/ 2 572 * NO TE : I f ex h au st c oll ar on in sert an d firepl ace damper do n ot lin e u p , add 4 in ch es ( 102 mm ) t o [...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 11 Q VI -3 0FB M O DEL DI M ENSI O NS Locat i on Inches M illimete rs A 18 457 B6 - 1 / 2 1 6 5 C 29-3/ 8 746. 1 D 26-1/ 1 6 661 E 20-5/ 8 524 F 14-5/ 8 371 G 22-1/ 8 562 H 21-1/ 4 540 Dimensions in brackets are millimeters. Figure 2. Diagram and model dimensions D F E H 1-9/ 16 40 [] 6-5/ 8 16[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 12 3 Inst alling the Insert Step 1. Inst alling the V ent System V ent System Inst allation Precautions Before starting installation of vent kits, the installer should read these instructions and the V ent Kit Instructions to ensure that a proper vent installation is completed. Consult your loc[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 13 ! Attach the flashing and termination cap to the top of the flexible vent pipe and set the cap in place. See Figures 4 and 5. CAUTION: TO A VOID DOWNDRAFTS AND/OR COLD AIR PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO SEAL OFF THE AREA BETWEEN THE TERMINA TION CAP AND THE TOP OF THE SOLID- FUEL CHIMNEY OPE[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 14 Figure 4. This option shows both exhaust and inlet air vent pipes attached to the adaptor. W ARNING: THE EXHAUST VENT PIPE MUST ONL Y BE CONNECTED TO THE EXHAUST ST ARTING COLLAR OF THE UNIT AND THE CENTER COLLAR OF THE TERMINA TION CAP . A 3 FOOT SECTION OF ST AINLESS STEEL FLEXIBLE LINER M[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 15 Figure 5. T ypical configuration of vent liners. Note: Inspect for exhaust collar gasket to insure positive exhaust seal. ST AIN LESS STEE L ADAPTE R F OR EXHAUS T (MUST BE INS T ALLED) INL ET AIR V E NT P IPE 3 INCH COLLAR OP TIO NA L LINK - ZC- ADPB (For Flas hing Class- A Pipe) TE RM INAT[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 16 Step 2. Positioning, Leveling, and Securing the Insert • Place the insert into position. • Level the insert from side to side and from front to back. Use the leveling legs if necessary to set each corner of the base. The levelling legs are mounted behind the fan cover plate. For location[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 17 Step 5. Gas Pressure Requirements Pressure requirements for these gas appliances are shown in the table below . Pressure Natural Gas Propane Minimum 5.0 inches 1 1.0 inches Inlet Pressure w .c. w .c. Maximum Inlet 14.0 inches 14.0 inches Gas Pressure w .c. w .c. Manifold 3.5 inches 10.0 inch[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 18 Serving the blower On units already installed removal of decorative front, sur- round and gas insert is required. • Detach flexible liner from the top of unit. • Remove the four screws on the coverplate (see Figure 1 1). • Bend up the tabs on the base pan (see Figure 10). Figure 9. Jun[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 19 Step 7. Installing Logs and Ember Material Positioning the Logs The logs have been packaged sep arately . Refer to the installation instructions that accompany this manual. Save the log instructions with this manual. If sooting occurs, the logs or glowing embers might need to be repositioned[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 20 Step 9. Before Lighting the Appliance Before lighting the appliance, be sure to do the following: Remove all paperwork from the fireplace. Review safety warnings and cautions • Read the Safety and Warning Information section at the beginning of this Installers Guide . Double-check for gas [...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 21 Step 10. 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 smell next[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 22 4 Maint aining and Servicing Y our Appliance Appliance Maintenance Although the frequency of servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualified service technician perform an appliance check- up at the beginning of each heating season. See t[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 23 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 action to be[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 24 Sym pto m P ossible Cause C orrect ive A cti on 4. Fr equ en t pi lot ou t age probl em. a. P i lot f lam e may be too h i gh or t oo low , or bl owin g (h i gh ), cau si n g pi l ot saf ety to dr op ou t . C l ean an d adj u st t h e pi lot f lam e for max imu m f l ame impi n gemen t on t [...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev . H • 9/07 25 Lifet ime Warrant y 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 include but a[...]