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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 1 Model: QVI-35FB-S • DO NOT store or use gasoline or other fl am- 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. - I[...]

  • Page 2

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 2 Listing Label Information/Location Model Name: ___________________________________________ Date purchased/installed: __________________ Serial Number: __________________________________________ Location on fi replace: _____________________ Dealership purchased from: ______________________[...]

  • Page 3

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 3 Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury . • W ARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury . • CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if [...]

  • Page 4

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 4 B. Limited Lifetime W arranty Hearth & Home T echnologies LIMITED W ARRANTY Hearth & Home T echnologies (“HHT”) and its respective brands extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric appliances purchased from an authorized HHT dealer and installed in th[...]

  • Page 5

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 5 B. Limited Lifetime W arranty (continued) • This limited warranty does not extend to or include surface fi nish on the appliance or terminations, door gasketing, glass gasketing, glass discoloration, fi rebrick, pellet logs, kaowool or other ceramic insulating materials. Rust and/or co[...]

  • Page 6

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 6 B. BTU Speci fi cations MODELS: QVI-35B-S LABORA TOR Y : Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) TYPE: V ented Gas Appliance Heater STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88b-2008/CSA 2.33b-2008 This product is listed to ANSI standards for “V ented Gas Appliance Heaters” and applicable sections of “Gas Bu[...]

  • Page 7

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 7 2 2 Operat ing Instruc tions Figure 2.1 General Operating Parts B. Y our Fireplace W ARNING! DO NOT operate fi replace before read- ing and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fi replace according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury . DECORA TIVE D[...]

  • Page 8

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 8 C. Clear Space W ARNING! DO NOT place combustible objects in front of the fi replace or block louvers. High temperatures may start a fi re. See Figure 2.2. Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive objects on mantel or hearth. Heat may damage these objects. Figure 2.2 Clear Space E.[...]

  • Page 9

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 9 H. Standing Pilot Ignition 1. Turn of f all electric power to the appliance if ser- vice is to be performed. 2. Open control access panel. 3. Move switch to “OFF” position. 4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock- wise to OFF”. DO NOT force. 5. Close control access panel.[...]

  • Page 10

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 10 Initial Break-in Procedure • The appliance should be run three to four hours continuously on high. • T urn the appliance off and allow it to completely cool. • Remove fi xed glass assembly . See Section 14.G. • Clean fi xed glass assembly . See Section 3. • Replace the fi xed[...]

  • Page 11

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 1 1 Glass Cleaning Frequency: Seasonally By: Homeowner T ools Needed : Protective gloves, glass cleaner , drop cloth and a stable work surface. CAUTION! Handle fi xed glass assembly with care. Glass is breakable. • Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass • Avoid abrasive cleaners ?[...]

  • Page 12

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 12 B. Maintenance T asks-Service T echnician The following tasks must be performed by a quali fi ed technician. Gasket Seal and Glass Assembly Inspection Frequency: Annually By: Service T echnician T ools needed: Protective gloves, drop cloth and a stable work surface. • Inspect gasket se[...]

  • Page 13

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 13 Figure 3.1 Standing Pilot Flame Patterns[...]

  • Page 14

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 14 A. T ypical Appliance System NOTICE: Illustrations and photos re fl ect typical installations and are for design purposes only . Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. Actual product may vary from pictures in manual VERTICAL TERMINA TION CAP (SECTION 8F ) VENT PIPE (SECTION 8) MA[...]

  • Page 15

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 15 VERTICAL TERMINA TION CAP (SECTION 8F ) VENT PIPE (SECTION 8) MANTEL AND MANTEL LEG (SECTIONS 5 & 1 1) SURROUND HEARTH EXTENSION GAS LINE (SECTION 9) ACCESS THROUGH EXISTING MASONR Y OR WOODBURNING FIREPLACE Figure 4.2 T ypical System-V ent Pipe[...]

  • Page 16

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 16 B. Design and Installation Considerations Quadra-Fire gas inserts are designed for installations into solid fuel masonry or factory built fi replaces that have been installed in accordance with the National, Provin- cial, State and local building codes. Fireplaces are to be constructed o[...]

  • Page 17

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 17 5 5 F ireplace Size Requirements A. Minimum Fireplace Opening Minimum fi replace opening requirements are shown in Figure 5.1. W ARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate clearance around air openings and for service access. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be locat- [...]

  • Page 18

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 18 B. Mantel and W all Projections W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances to combustibles as speci fi ed. Framing or fi nishing material closer than the minimums listed must be construct- ed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc)[...]

  • Page 19

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 19 A. V ent T ermination Minimum Clearances Roof Pitch H (Min.) Ft. Flat to 6/12...........................................................1.0* Over 6/12 to 7/12 .................................................1.25* Over 7/12 to 8/12 .................................................1.5* Ove[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 20 7 7 Installation Preparation Prepare the existing solid fuel masonry or factory built non-combustible fi rebox for installation. A. Inspection and Cleaning Prior to installing the gas insert: • Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected and cleaned by quali fi ed professionals.[...]

  • Page 21

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 21 B. V enting Components CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions/Flying Debris. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during instal- lation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. The vertical vent termination system installed on this model includes: • One 3-foot section stainless steel fl exible pipe[...]

  • Page 22

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 22 Figure 8.2 CUT AND BEND FLASHING AS NEEDED TO FIT CHIMNEY SEALANT ADHESIVE • T rim chimney top plate to minimize excess overhang or bend over fl ue tile (see Figure 8.2). • Place 3/8 inch bead of 300º F silicone on fl ue tile top. D. Placing, Securing and Leveling the Appli- ance ?[...]

  • Page 23

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 23 F . Installing Adaptor and T ermination Cap For installation of termination cap see minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs (see Figure 8.5) . T o install adaptor see Figure 8.6. Roof Pitch H (Min.) Ft. Flat to 6/12.................... 1.0* Over 6/12 to 7/12 ........ 1.25* Over 7/1[...]

  • Page 24

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 24 A. Fuel Conversion • Make sure the appliance is compatible with available gas types. • Conversions must be made by a quali fi ed technician (NFI certi fi ed or factory-trained) using Hearth & Home T echnologies speci fi ed and approved parts. B. Gas Pressure • Optimum applian[...]

  • Page 25

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 25 ON OFF ON/OFF SWITCH REMOTE SWITCH PIGTAIL OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH, THERMOSTAT OR REMOTE STANDING PILOT WHT RED VALVE B. Standing Pilot Ignition System Wiring • The standing pilot ignition system wiring DOES NOT require a 1 10 V AC supply to operate. • A 1 10 V AC junction box MUST be in[...]

  • Page 26

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 26 C. Junction Box Installation Figure 10.3 Junction box installation JUNCTION BOX SIDEW ALL FEED PLUG THROUGH HOLE INSERT STRAIN RELIEF AROUND CORD IN THIS END FROM OUTSIDE OF UNIT SCREW PROVIDED Optional Accessories Connecting the electrical junction box is required if using a blower or re[...]

  • Page 27

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 27 Figure 10.5 Fan Wiring Diagram NOTE: IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE MUST BE REPLACED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH TYPE 105 0 C RA TED WIRE. JUNCTION BOX V ARIABLE SPEED CONTROL TEMPERA TURE SENSOR SWITCH WHT GRN BLK BLK 1 10-120 V AC BLOWER BLOWER RECEPT ACLE BLK [...]

  • Page 28

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 28 A. Mantel and W all Projections W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances to combustibles as speci fi ed. Framing or fi nishing material closer than the minimums listed must be construct- ed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc)[...]

  • Page 29

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 29 A. Remove Glass Assembly See Section 12.G. B. Remove the Shipping Materials Remove shipping materials from inside or underneath the fi rebox. C. Clean the Appliance Clean/vacuum any sawdust that may have accumulated inside the fi rebox or underneath in the control cavity . D. Accessorie[...]

  • Page 30

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 30 F . Install the Log Assembly Log Set Assembly: LOGS-CFXGB For Models: FB-GRAND-S, QVI35FB-S This model uses locating tabs to positively locate the logs with respect to the grate assembly . LOG NUMBER 1 (SR V768-701): Place log #1 onto the grate. Push log back until it rests against locati[...]

  • Page 31

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 31 LOG NUMBER 3 (SR V768-705): Position log #3 onto grate such that tab D fi ts into slot on bottom surface of log. Push down until log is sitting fl at on grate. LOG NUMBER 2 (SR V768-704): Position log #2 onto grate such that tab C fi ts into the slot on the bottom surface of the log. T[...]

  • Page 32

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 32 LOG NUMBER 4 (SR V582-705): Place log #4 across both fl at spots on log #1 and log #3, with the “Y” in log #4 placed on log #1. The back of log #4 should make contact with the back of the fi rebox. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 4 4[...]

  • Page 33

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 33 H. Air Shutter Setting Air shutter settings should be adjusted by a quali fi ed in- staller at the time of installation. The air shutter is set at the factory for minimum vertical vent run. Adjust air shut- ter for longer vertical runs. NOTICE: If sooting occurs, provide more air by open[...]

  • Page 34

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 34 A. Standing Pilot Ignition System 1 3 13 T roubl es hooting With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a quali fi ed technician in the diagnosis[...]

  • Page 35

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 35 T roubleshooting (continued) Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 3. (Continued) c. Defective valve. T urn the valve knob to the ON position. Place the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Check the millivolt meter a the thermopile terminals. The millivolt meter should read greater than [...]

  • Page 36

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 36 D F E H G ELECTRICAL ACCESS (IF EQUIPPED) GAS INLET C A B 2-1/16 in. 52 mm 1-9/16 in. 40 mm 3-9/16 in. 91 mm 1-1/16 in. 28 mm 2-1/2 in. 64 mm 4 in. 102 mm 13-3/4 in. 350 mm 3-1/8 in. 80 mm 6-5/8 in. 169 mm Tw o ø 2-13/16 in. 71 mm 9-9/16 in. 142 mm REF 1 4 14 Refer ence Materials A. Appl[...]

  • Page 37

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 37 B. V ent Kits Components Direct V ent Flex Liner Kits (see Figure 15.2) LINK-DV -30B or (LINK-DV -30): Masonry 3 inch fl ex liner kit. Expands to 30 feet. Includes: two liners, termination cap, fl ashing, and link adapter . LINK-DV4-30B or (LINK-DV4-30): Masonry 3 inch fl ex liner kit.[...]

  • Page 38

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 38 C. Service Parts QVI-35FB-S Beginning Manufacturing Date: Dec. 2008 Ending Manufacturing Date: ______ Service Parts Diagram Part number list on following page. Log Set Assembly 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 3 1 2[...]

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    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 39 C. Service Parts List QVI-35FB-S IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer . Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCR[...]

  • Page 40

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 40 Service Parts QVI-35FB-S Beginning Manufacturing Date: Dec. 2008 Ending Manufacturing Date: ______ V alve Assembly Diagram/ Parts List 11 12 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model [...]

  • Page 41

    Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev . B • 12/08 41 Quadra-Fire, a brand of Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc. 7571 215 th Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044 www .quadra fi re.com D. Contact Information Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the location of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer , please visit[...]