Quadra-Fire QV-ST User Manual

Models: QV-ST QV-PIER

Installers Guide

Underwriters

Laboratories Listed

QV-PIER

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

QV-ST

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

1. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.

2. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

Quadra-Fire, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. 1445 N. Hwy. 395, Colville, WA 99114

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913; 4,408,594; 4,422,426; 4,424,792; 4,520,791; 4,793,322; 4,852,548; 4,875,464; 5,000,162; 5,016,609; 5,076,254 5,191,877; 5,218,953; 5,328,356; 5,429,495; 5,452,708; 5,542,407; 5,613,487; (Australia) 543790; 586383; (Canada) 1,123,296; 1,297,746; 2,195,264; (Mexico) 97-0457; (New Zealand) 200265; or other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer, please call 1-800-234-2508

297-900F 7/03

SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION

READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully

before starting the installation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW these installation instructions may result

in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.

Prior to the first firing of the fireplace, READ the

Using Your Fireplace section of the Owners Guide.

DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has been

under water. Immediately CALL a qualified service technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL.

Installation and repair should be PERFORMED by a qualified service person. The appliance and venting

system should be INSPECTED before initial use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is IMPERATIVE that the unit’s control compartment, burners, and circulating air passageways BE KEPT CLEAN to provide for adequate combustion and ventilation air.

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 MAY BE USED.

This gas fireplace and vent assembly MUST be

vented directly to the outside and MUST NEVER be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. Each gas appliance MUST USE a separate vent system. Common vent systems are

PROHIBITED.

INSPECT the external vent cap on a regular basis to

make sure that no debris is interfering with the air flow.

The glass door assembly MUST be in place and

sealed, and the trim door assembly MUST be in place on the fireplace before the unit can be placed into safe operation.

DO NOT OPERATE this appliance with the glass

door removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of the glass door should be performed by a licensed or qualified service person. DO NOT strike or slam the glass door.

Always KEEP the appliance clear and free from

combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

NEVER OBSTRUCT the flow of combustion and

ventilation air. Keep the front of the appliance CLEAR of all obstacles and materials for servicing and proper operations.

Due to the high temperature, the appliance should be LOCATED out of traffic areas and away from

furniture and draperies. Clothing or flammable material SHOULD NOT BE PLACED on or near the appliance.

Children and adults should be ALERTED to the

hazards of high surface temperature and should STAY AWAY to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be CAREFULLY SUPERVISED when they are in the same room as the appliance.

The glass door assembly SHALL ONLY be

replaced as a complete unit, as supplied by the gas fireplace manufacturer. NO SUBSTITUTE material may be used.

DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners on the glass door

assembly. DO NOT ATTEMPT to clean the glass door when it is hot.

Turn off the gas before servicing this appliance. It is recommended that a qualified service technician

perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of each heating season.

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing

must be replaced before operating this appliance.

DO NOT place furniture or any other combustible household objects within 36 inches of the fireplace

front.

Safety and Warning Information .............................................. 2

Service Parts Lists .................................................................... 4

Section 1: Approvals and Codes .............................................. 8

Appliance Certification ................................................................. 8

Installation Codes ........................................................................ 8

High Altitude Installations.............................................................. 8

Section 2: Getting Started ....................................................... 9

Introducing the Quadra-Fire gas fireplaces .................................. 9

Pre-installation Preparation.......................................................... 9

Section 3: Installing the Fireplace ........................................ 12

Step 1 Locating the Fireplace ................................................ 12

Step 2 Framing the Fireplace................................................. 12

Step 3 Installing the Vent System........................................... 15

A. Vent System Approvals.......................................... 15

B. Installing Vent Components ................................... 22

C. Vent Termination.................................................... 25

Step 4 Positioning, Leveling, and

Securing the Fireplace................................................ 27

Step 5 The Gas Control Systems .......................................... 28

Step 6 The Gas Supply Line .................................................. 28

Step 7 Gas Pressure Requirements...................................... 28

Step 8 Wiring the Fireplace.................................................... 29

Step 9 Finishing ..................................................................... 30

Step 10 Installing Trim, Logs, and Ember Material ................... 31

Installing the Trim........................................................ 31

Positioning the Logs ................................................... 31

Shutter Setting............................................................ 31

Placing the Ember Material ......................................... 31

Step 11 Lighting the Appliance ................................................. 32

Step 12 Before Lighting the Fireplace ...................................... 33

Step 13 Lighting the Fireplace.................................................. 33

After the Installation.................................................................... 33

Section 4: Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace ......... 34

Section 5: Troubleshooting ................................................... 35

Limited Lifetime Warranty ....................................................... 37

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Service Parts

QV-PIER (NG, LP) Exploded Parts Diagram / Vue éclatée des pièces

5 Log Set Assembly

Part number list on following page.

La liste des numéros de pièce se trouve

* à la page suivante.

QV-PIER Exploded Parts Diagram / Vue éclatée des pièces

IMPORTANT: 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. / IMPORTANT : L'information fournie dans cette brochure n'est valide que pendant une courte période. Les sites VIP des distributeurs disposent des renseignements les plus récents. Lors d'une commande, veuillez fournir les numéros de série et de modèles pour un remplacement adéquat des pièces.

ITEM / PIÈCE

ON/OFF Rocker Switch / Interrupteur à bascule marche/arrêt 060-511

1 End Metal Refractory / Terminer le Métal Réfractaire 464-280 2 Base Metal Refractory / Baser le Métal Réfractaire 464-292 3 Burner NG / Brûleur GN 501-173A 3 Burner LP / Brûleur PL 501-172A 4 Grate Assembly / Grille 501-363 5 Log Set Assembly / Jeu de bûches LOGS-297 6 Log 1 / Bûche 1 SRV501-700 7 Log 2 / Bûche 2 SRV484-704 8 Log 3 / Bûche 3 SRV484-703 9 Log 4 / Bûche 4 SRV484-705

10 3/8 Burner Tube / Tube de brûleur 567-301A

11 Glass Door Assembly / Porte en verre GLA-PIER

12 End Glass Door Assembly / Extrémité Porte en verre GLA-PTRC-E

COMMON PARTS / PIÈCES COMMUNES

SERIAL #

/ N° DE SÉRIE

PART NUMBER

/ N° DE PIÈCE

13 Flex Ball Valve Assembly / Fléchir l'Assemblée de Soupape de Balle 302-320A

Valve NG / Valve GN 060-522

Valve LP / Valve PL 060-523 Burner Orifice NG (#32DMS) / Orifice de brûleur GN (#32DMS) 573-800 Burner Orifice LP (1.8mm) / Orifice de brûleur PL (1.8mm) 501-801

Junction Box / Boîtier de dérivation 100-250A Piezo Ignitor / Allumage Piézo 291-513

Thermopile / Thermopile 060-512

Thermocouple / Thermocouple 446-511 Pilot Orifice NG / Orifice de veilleuse GN 446-505 Pilot Orifice LP / Orifice de veilleuse PL 446-517 Pilot Assembly NG / Module de veilleuse GN 485-510A Pilot Assembly LP / Module de veilleuse PL 485-511A

ACCESSORIES / ACCESSOIRES

Fan Kit / Module de ventilateur GFK-160A

Conversion Kit NG / Module de conversion GN NGK-297

Conversion Kit LP / Module de conversion PL LPK-297

Service Parts

QV-ST (NG, LP) Exploded Parts Diagram / Vue éclatée des pièces

5 Log Set Assembly

Part number list on following page.

La liste des numéros de pièce se

* trouve à la page suivante.

QV-ST Exploded Parts Diagram / Vue éclatée des pièces

IMPORTANT: THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. The most current information is located on your dealers VIP site. When ordering,

ITEM / PIÈCE

ON/OFF Rocker Switch / Interrupteur à bascule marche/arrêt 060-511

10 3/8 Burner Tube / Tube de brûleur 567-301A

11 Glass Door Assembly / Porte en verre GLA-PIER

COMMON PARTS / PIÈCES COMMUNES

SERIAL #

/ N° DE SÉRIE

PART NUMBER

/ N° DE PIÈCE

12 Flex Ball Valve Assembly / Fléchir l'Assemblée de Soupape de Balle 302-320A

Valve NG / Valve GN 060-522 Valve LP / Valve PL 060-523 Burner Orifice NG (#32DMS) / Orifice de brûleur GN (#32DMS) 573-800 Burner Orifice LP (1.8mm) / Orifice de brûleur PL (1.8mm) 501-801 Junction Box / Boîtier de dérivation 100-250A Piezo Ignitor / Allumage Piézo 291-513 Thermopile / Thermopile 060-512 Thermocouple / Thermocouple 446-511 Pilot Orifice NG / Orifice de veilleuse GN 446-505 Pilot Orifice LP / Orifice de veilleuse PL 446-517 Pilot Assembly NG / Module de veilleuse GN 485-510A Pilot Assembly LP / Module de veilleuse PL 485-511A

ACCESSORIES / ACCESSOIRES

Fan Kit / Module de ventilateur GFK-160A Conversion Kit NG / Module de conversion GN NGK-297 Conversion Kit LP / Module de conversion PL LPK-297

Approvals and Codes

Appliance Certification

The Quadra-Fire models discussed in this Installers Guide have been tested to certification standards and listed by the applicable laboratories.

Certification

MODELS: QV-PIER, QV-ST LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories TYPE: Direct Vent Gas Fireplace STANDARD: ANSI Z21.50•CSA2.22•UL307B

Installation Codes

The fireplace installation must conform to local codes. Before installing the fireplace, consult the local building code agency to ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable codes, including permits and inspections.

In the absence of local codes, the fireplace installation must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (in the United States) or the CAN/CGA-B149 Installation Codes (in Canada). The appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (in the United States), or to the CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code (in Canada).

High Altitude Installations

U.L. Listed gas appliances are tested and approved without requiring changes for elevations from 0 to 2,000 feet in the U. S. A. and in Canada.

When installing this appliance at an elevation above 2,000 feet, it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Input rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 feet above a 2000 foot elevation in the U.S.A. or 10% for elevations between 2000 and 4500 feet in Canada. If the heating value of the gas has been reduced, these rules do not apply. To identify the proper orifice size, check with the local gas utility.

If installing this appliance at an elevation above 4,500 feet (in Canada), check with local authorities.

These models may be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting room in the U.S.A. and Canada.

Getting Started

Introducing the Quadra-Fire Gas Fireplaces

Quadra-Fire 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 this Installers Guide, unless noted otherwise, applies to all models and gas control systems. Gas fireplace diagrams, including the dimensions, are shown in this section.

Pre-install Preparation

This gas fireplace and its components are tested and safe when installed in accordance with this Installers Guide. Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment, particularly the condition of the glass. Do not install any

unit with damaged, incomplete, or substitute parts.

The vent system components are shipped in separate packages. The gas logs are packaged separately and must be field installed.

Read all of the instructions before starting the installation. Follow these instructions carefully during the installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit. Failure to follow these instructions will void the owner’s warranty and may present a fire hazard.

The Quadra-Fire Warranty will be voided by, and Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for, the following actions:

• Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system component.

• Modification of the fireplace or direct vent system.

• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home Technologies.

• Improper positioning of the gas logs or the glass door.

• Installation and/or use of any component part not manufactured and approved by Hearth & Home Technologies, not withstanding any independent testing laboratory or other party approval of such component part or accessory.

ANY SUCH ACTION MAY POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.

When planning a fireplace installation, it’s necessary to determine:

• Where the unit is to be installed.

• The vent system configuration to be used.

• Gas supply piping.

• Electrical wiring.

• Framing and finishing details.

• Whether optional accessories—devices such as a fan,

wall switch, or remote control—are desired.

If the fireplace is to be installed on carpeting or tile, or on any combustible material other than wood flooring, the fireplace should be installed on a metal or wood panel that extends the full width and depth of the fireplace.

GAS LINE

ACCESS

REAR

GAS CONTROLS

BOTTOM

GRILLE

TOP VENT

13 (331mm)

24 1/4 (616mm)

12 1/8 (308mm)

VENT COLLARS

42 3/4 (1086mm)

(735mm)

4 (102mm)

GAS LINE

40 3/4 (1035mm)

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS

LEFT SIDE

COLLARS

(1043mm)

24 1/4 (616mm)

36 7/8

(937mm)

TOP STANDOFFS

36 7/8 (937mm)

FRONT

TOP GRILLE

SIDE GLASS DOOR

28 7/8

4 (102mm)

COLLARS

2 1/2

(64mm)

RIGHT SIDE

ACCESS

2 1/2

(6mm)

& LABELS

ELECTRICAL ACCESS

Figure 1. Diagram of the QV-PIER

END GLASS

DOOR

TOP VENT

ELECTRICAL

GAS LINE

ACCESS

GAS CONTROLS

TOP STANDOFFS

45 (1143mm)

24 1/4

36 7/8

(937mm)

(1042mm)

24 1/4 (616mm)

(616mm)

13 (330mm)

12 1/8 (308mm)

VENT COLLARS

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS

2 1/2

(64mm)

4 (102mm)

REAR VENT COLLARS

LEFT SIDE

GAS LINE ACCESS

2 1/2

(64mm)

4 (102mm)

28 7/8

(733mm)

TOP GRILLE

GLASS DOOR

36 1/8 (918mm)

43 (1093mm)

FRONT

RIGHT SIDE

COLLARS

Figure 2. Diagram of the QV-ST

ACCESS

& LABELS

BOTTOM GRILLE

Installing the Fireplace

GLASS

36"1"GLASS

GLASS

TOP VIEW

36"

Step 1. Locating the Fireplace

The diagram below shows space and clearance requirements for locating a fireplace within a room.

QV-PIER

GLASS

TOP VIEW

36"

GLASS

Minimum Clearances

from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials

Inches mm

Glass Sides or Ends .......... 36..................... 914

Floor ....................................0........................ 0

Rear Vent ............................1....................... 25

Metal Sides or Ends.......... 1/2 ..................... 13

Top ....................................4 1/2....................114

Ceiling* ...............................31 ..................... 787

* The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top

of the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figure 33).

The distance from the unit to combustible construction is to be measured from the unit outer warp surface to the combustible construction, NOT from the screw heads that secure the unit together.

Minimum Clearances

from the Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials

Inches mm

Vertical Sections...............1................. 25

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Figure 3. Fireplace Dimensions and Locations

Clearance Requirements

The top, back, and sides of the fireplace are defined by stand-offs. The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall extending past the face of the fireplace is one inch (25 mm). The metal ends of the fireplace may NOT be recessed into combustible construction.

Horizontal Sections

Top ......................................3................. 75

Bottom................................ 1................. 25

Sides .................................. 1................. 25

At Wall Firestops

Top ...................................2 1/2.............63.7

Bottom.............................. 1/2 ............... 13

Sides .................................. 1................. 25

For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination clearance diagrams on pages 25 and 26 in this manual.

Step 2. Framing the Fireplace

Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The diagram below shows framing reference dimensions.

CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.

WARNING: FRAMING DIMENSIONS ASSUME

USE OF 1/2 INCH THICK WALL COVERING MATERIALS ON EXTERIOR OF FRAMING ONLY AND NO SHEETROCK ON INTERIOR OF FRAMING .

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