Quadra-Fire 31-I ACC Installation Manual

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16 7044-225B April 9, 201431-I ACCOvalizing round stainless steel liners to accommodate theliner passing through the damper region of a fireplace is anallowable and acceptable practice.Ensure that the ovalization is minimized to the extentrequired to fit through the damper.J. Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel LinersFire Risk.Do NOT pack insulation or other combustiblesbetween spacers.• ALWAYS maintain specified clearances aroundventing and spacers.• Install spacers as specified.Failure to keep insulation or other material awayfrom vent pipe may cause fire.WARNINGWARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation!• DO NOT CONNECT THIS APPLIANCE TOA CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHERAPPLIANCE OR TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTIONDUCT OR SYSTEM.This may allow flue gases to enter the house.K. Chimney Height / Rise and RunTo be sure that your Quadra-Fire insert burns properly, thechimney draft (static pressure) should be approximately -0.10inches water column (W.C.) during a high burn and -0.04inches W.C. during a low burn, measured 6 inches (152mm)above the top of the insert after one hour of operation at eachburn setting.NOTE: These are guidelines only, and may vary somewhatfor individual installations.• This product was designed for and tested on a 6 inch(152mm) chimney, 14 to 16 feet (4.27-4.87m) high, (in-cludes appliance height) measured from the base of theappliance.• The further your stack height or diameter varies from thisconfiguration, the possibility of performance problems ex-ists.• Chimney height may need to be increased by 2 - 3% pereach 1000 feet (304.8m) above sea level.• It is not recommended to use offsets or elbows at altitudesabove 4000 feet (1219.2m) above sea level or when thereare other factors that affect flue draft.I. Zero-Clearance FireplaceFire Risk.This appliance relies upon natural draft to operateproperly.• Chimney heights exceeding 25 feet (7.62m) frombase of appliance may create an over-draftsituation.• Overdraft condition may create over-firing.Over-firing may ignite creosote and/or damageappliance and chimneyWARNINGA permit may be required for installations, final approval iscontingent of the authority having local jurisdiction. Consultinsurance carrier, local building, fire officials or authoritieshaving jurisdiction about restrictions, installation inspection,and permits.Inspect the existing fireplace and chimney for any damageor flaws such as burnouts, metal or refectory warping.Inspection to a minimum of NFPA 211 Level II is recom-mended. All repairs must be made prior to installing aninsert. The fireplace must be structurally sound and be ableto support the weight of the solid-fuel insertThe factory-built chimney must be listed per UL 127 or ULC610-M87 for all installations. Install thermal protection perthis appliance listing requirements.A full height 6 inch diameter stainless steel full heightlisted chimney liner must be installed meeting type HT(2100°F) requirements per UL 1777 (USA) or ULC S635with “0” clearance to masonry (Canada). The full linermust be attached to the insert flue collar and to the topof the existing chimney.The flue liner top support attachment must not reduce the airflow for the existing air-cooled chimney system. Re-installoriginal factory-built chimney cap only. (See Section F.,Prefabricated Metal Chimney)To prevent room air passage to the chimney cavity of thefireplace, seal either the damper area around the chimneyliner or the insert surround. Circulating air chamber (i.e. ina steel fireplace liner or metal hearth circulator) may not beblocked. The air flow within and around the fireplace shallnot be altered, blocked by the installation of the insert. (i.e.no louvers or cooling air inlet or outlet ports may be blockedby the insert or the insert surround.See “H. Altering the Fireplace” for modifications allowed forfactory-built fireplaces.