Quadra-Fire Discovery I Wood Appliance Installation Manual

Installation Manual

Installation & Appliance Set-Up

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.

NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

WARNING

If the information in these instruc-

DISCOVERY I WOOD APPLIANCE

Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)

tions is not followed exactly, a

re could result causing property

damage, personal injury, or death.

Model: DISCOVERY-I

Tested and

O-T L

Listed by

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OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

For use with solid wood fuel only.

Other fuels may overre and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).

US

Portland

Oregon USA

• Do not store or use gasoline or other am­mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

• Do not overre - If appliance or chimney
connector glows, you are overring. Overr­ing will void your warranty.

• Comply with all minimum clearances to

combustibles as specied. Failure to
comply may cause house re.

WARNING

HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot

during operation AND cool down.

Hot glass will cause burns.

• Do not touch glass until it is cooled

• NEVER allow children to touch glass

• Keep children away

• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
appliance.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures

• High temperatures may ignite clothing or other

ammable materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ammable
materials away.

Installation and service of this
appliance should be performed by
quali ed personnel. Hearth & Home
Technologies recommends HHT
Factory Trained or NFI certified
professionals.

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NOTE

To obtain a French translation of this manual, please contact
your dealer or visit www.quadrare.com

Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel, s’il vous
plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez www.quadrare.com

Discovery I

Safety Alert Key:

• DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.

• WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury.

• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

• NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Important Safety Information ...........3

A. Appliance Certication .............................................3

B. BTU & Efciency Specications ..............................3

C. Mobile Home Approved ........................................... 3

D. Glass Specications ................................................3

E. Non-Combustible Materials ......................................3

F. Combustible Materials ..............................................3

2 Getting Started ..................................4

A

. Design and Installation Considerations ....................... 4

B. Fire Safety ................................................................4

C. Negative Pressure .................................................5

D. Tools And Supplies Needed ....................................5

E. Inspect Appliance and Components ........................5

F. Install Checklist .........................................................6

3 Dimensions and Clearances ............7

A. Appliance Dimensions .............................................7

B. Hearth Protection Requirements ..............................8

C. Clearances to Combustibles ....................................9

4 Chimney Systems ...........................10

A. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney ......................10

B. Chimney Termination Requirements ......................11

C. 2-10-3 Rule ............................................................11

D. Chimney Height/Rise and Run ...............................12

E. Venting Components ...............................................12

F. Chimney Systems ...................................................12

G. Installing Chimney Components ..............................14

H. Proper Draft .............................................................14

5 Appliance Set-Up ............................15

A. Outside Air Kit Installation .......................................15

B. Decorative Panel Removal & Installation ................16

C. Door Handle Assembly ..........................................17

D. Blower (Optional) ....................................................17

6 Mobile Home Installation ................18

7 Accessory List ................................19

Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies.

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1 Important Safety Information

A. Appliance Certication

Discovery I

Model: Discovery I Wood Appliance

Laboratory: OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc.

Report No & Date: 061-S-70-6

Type: Listed Room Appliance, Solid Fuel

Type

Standard: UL1482 and ULC S627-00 and (UM)

84-HUD, Mobile Home Approved.

The Quadra-Fire Discovery I Wood Appliance meets the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission limits

for wood appliances sold after May 15, 2015.

B. BTU & Efciency Specications

EPA Certication #: 664

EPA Certied Emissions: 2.1 grams per hour

*LHV Tested Efciency: 78.7%

**HHV Tested Efciency: 72.9 %

***EPA BTU Output: 12,000 to 28,800 / hr.

****Peak BTU/Hour Output: 44,000

Vent Size: 6 inches

Firebox Size: 1.4 cubic feet

Recommended Wood Length: 16 inches

Fuel Orientation: Front-to-Back

Fuel Seasoned Cord Wood

*Weighted average LHV (Low Heating Value) efciency using
Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA
emission test. LHV assumes the moisture is already in a vapor
state so there is no loss in energy to vaporize.

**Weighted average HHV (High Heating Value) efciency using
Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected during EPA
emission test. HHV includes the energy required to vaporize the

water in the fuel.

***A range of BTU outputs based on EPA Default Efciency and
the burn rates from the low and high EPA tests, using Douglas
Fir dimensional lumber.

****A peak BTU out of the appliance calculated using the max­imum rst hour burn rate from the High EPA Test and the BTU
content of cordwood (8600) times the efciency.

C. Mobile Home Approved (USA ONLY)

• This appliance is approved for mobile home installa-
tions in the USA when not installed in a sleeping room

and when an outside combustion air inlet is provided.

• The structural integrity of the mobile home oor, ceil­ing, and walls must be maintained.

• The appliance must be properly grounded to the frame
of the mobile home with #8 copper ground wire.

• Outside Air Kit, part OAK-ACC must be installed in a
mobile home installation.

NOTE: This installation must conform with local codes.
In the absence of local codes you must comply with the
UL1482-07, (UM) 84-HUD and NFPA211 in the U.S.A. and

the ULC S627-00 and CAN/CSA-B365 Installation Codes
in Canada. NOT APPROVED FOR MOBILE HOME

INSTALLATIONS IN CANADA!

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or

maintenance can cause injury or property damage.

For assistance or additional information, consult a qualied
installer, service agency or your dealer.

Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty appli­ances that exhibit evidence of over-ring. Evidence of
over-ring includes, but is not limited to:

• Warped air tube

• Deteriorated refractory brick retainers

• Deteriorated bafe and other interior components

D. Glass Specications

This appliance is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass.

Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please con­tact your dealer for replacement glass.

E. Non-Combustible Materials

Material which will not ignite and burn, composed of any
combination of the following:

- Steel - Plaster

- Brick - Iron

- Concrete - Tile

- Glass - Slate

Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard

Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace of 750° C.

F. Combustible Materials

Material made of/or surfaced with any of the following ma-

terials:

- Wood - Compressed Paper

- Plant Fibers - Plastic

- Plywood/OSB - Sheet Rock (drywall)

Any material that can ignite and burn: ame proofed or not,

plastered or un-plastered.

NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of
this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their
specications and/or price without notice.

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Discovery I

2 Getting Started

Install Guide

A. Design and Installation Considerations

Consideration must be given to:

• Safety

• Convenience

• Trafc ow

• Chimney and chimney connector required

It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using exact
measurements for clearances and oor protection, before
actually beginning the installation. If you are not using an
existing chimney, place the appliance where there will be a
clear passage for a factory-built listed chimney through the

ceiling and roof.

We recommend that a qualied building inspector and your
insurance company representative review your plans before

and after installation.

If this appliance is in an area where children may be near it is
recommended that you purchase a decorative barrier to go

in front of the appliance.
away while it is operating and do not let anyone operate
this appliance unless they are familiar with these operating
instructions.

Remember to always keep children

CAUTION

Check building codes prior to installation.

• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.

• Consult insurance carrier, local building, fire officials or
authorities having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation

inspection, and permits.

B. Fire Safety

To provide reasonable re safety, the following should be
given serious consideration:

1. Install at least one smoke detector on each oor of
your home to ensure your safety. They should be

located away from the heating appliance and close
to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector

manufacturer’s placement and installation instructions,
and be sure to maintain regularly.

2. A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher to
contend with small res resulting from burning embers.

3. A CO detector should be installed in the room with the

appliance.

4. A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least two

escape routes.

5. A plan to deal with a chimney re as follows:

In the event of a chimney re:

a Evacuate the house immediately
b. Notify re department.

NOTICE: HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES ASSUMES NO

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE IMPROPER PERFORMANCE
OF THE APPLIANCE SYSTEM CAUSED BY:

• Inadequate draft due to environmental conditions

• Downdrafts

• Tight sealing construction of the structure

• Mechanical exhausting devices

• Overdrafting caused by excessive chimney heights

• Ideal performance is with height of chimney between 14-16 feet
(4.26-4.88m) measured from the base of the appliance.

WARNING

Asphyxiation Risk.

• DO NOT CONNECT THIS APPLIANCE TO A CHIM­NEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION
DUCT OR SYSTEM.

May allow ue gases to enter the house.

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C. Negative Pressure

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WARNING

WARNING

Asphyxiation Risk.

• Negative pressure can cause spillage of com-

bustion fumes, soot and carbon monoxide.

• Appliance needs to draft properly for safety.

Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail­able for the appliance to operate properly. It can be stron­gest in lower levels of the house.

Causes include:

• Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.)

• Range hoods

• Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water
appliances and other combustion appliances

• Clothes dryers

• Location of return-air vents to furnace or air conditioning

• Imbalances of the HVAC air handling system

• Upper level air leaks such as:

- Recessed lighting

- Attic hatch

- Duct leaks

To minimize the effects of negative air pressure:

• Install optional outside air kit with the intake facing

prevailing winds during the heating season

• Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion appliances
and exhaust equipment

• Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not
located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance

• Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkways or

small isolated spaces

• Recessed lighting should be a “sealed can” design

• Attic hatches weather stripped or sealed

• Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and seams
taped or sealed

• Basement installations should be avoided

Fire Risk.

Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any

responsibility for, and the warranty will be
voided by, the following actions:

• Installation and use of any damaged appliance.

• Modication of the appliance.

• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home

Technologies.

• Installation and/or use of any component part not approved
by Hearth & Home Technologies.

• Operating appliance without fully assembling all components.

• Operating appliance without legs attached (if supplied with
appliance).

• Do NOT Overre - If appliance or chimney connector glows,
you are overring.

Any such action that may cause a re hazard.

D. Tools And Supplies Needed

Before beginning the installation be sure the following tools
and building supplies are available:

Reciprocating saw Framing material

Pliers High temp caulking material

Hammer Gloves

Phillips screwdriver Framing square

Flat blade screwdriver Electric drill and bits

Plumb line Safety glasses

Level Tape measure

Misc. screws and nails

1/2-3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 self-drilling screws

E. Inspect Appliance and Components

• Remove appliance and components from packaging and

inspect for damage.

• Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment.

• Read all the instructions before starting the installation.
Follow these instructions carefully during the

installation to ensure maximum safety and benet.

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WARNING

Fire Risk.

Inspect appliance and components for damage.
Damaged parts may impair safe operation.

• Do NOT install damaged components.

• Do NOT install incomplete components.

• Do NOT install substitute components.

Report damaged parts to dealer.

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F. Install Checklist

ATTENTION INSTALLER:

This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this installation manual.

Customer: __________________________________________________________________________
Date Installed: __________________________________________________________________________
Lot/Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Location of Appliance: ______________________________________________________________
Installer: __________________________________________________________________________
Dealer/ Distributor Phone #: ______________________________________________________________
Serial #: __________________________________________________________________________
Model : __________________________________________________________________________

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion!

Appliance Install

Appliance is leveled and connector is secured to appliance.
Hearth extension size/height decided.
Outside air kit installed.
Floor protection requirements have been met.
If appliance is connected to a masonry chimney, it should be cleaned and

inspected by a professional. If installed to a factory built metal chimney, the
chimney must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and

clearances.

Follow this Standard Work Checklist

YES IF NO, WHY?

Chimney

Chimney installed, locked and secured in place with proper clearance.
Chimney meets recommended height requirements (14-16 feet).

Terminations installed and sealed.

Clearances

Combustible materials not installed in non-combustible areas.

Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements.
Protective hearth strips and hearth extension installed per manual requirements.

Appliance Setup

All packaging and protective materials removed.

All labels have been removed from the door.
All packaging materials are removed from inside/under the appliance.
Manual bag and all of its contents are removed from inside/under the appliance
and given to the party responsible for use and operation.

Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following:

• That this checklist remain visible at all times on the appliance until the installation is complete.

Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/Builder/Other Trades, etc.) and corrective action needed:
Comments communicated to party responsible by on

(Builder/Gen. Contractor) (Installer) (Date)

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