Quadra-Fire 4300 Owner's Manual

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August 3, 2015 7037-135L Page 74300 Wood Stove Series (ACC)Exterior conditions such as roof line, surrounding trees,prevailing winds and nearby hills can influence stoveperformance. Your local dealer is the expert in your geographicarea and can usually make suggestions or discover solutionsthat will easily correct your flue problem.D. Flue Draft ConsiderationsLocation of the appliance and chimney will affect perfor-mance. As shown in Figure 6.1 on page 6 the chimneyshould:• Be installed through the warm space enclosed by thebuilding envelope. This helps to produce more draft,especially during lighting and die down of the fire.• Penetrate the highest part of the roof. This minimizesthe affects of wind turbulence and down drafts.• Consider the appliance location in order to avoidfloor and ceiling attic joists and rafters.E. Venting SystemsThe venting system consists of a chimney connector (alsoknown as stove pipe) and a chimney. These get extremelyhot during use. Temperatures inside the chimney may exceed2000F (1100C) in the event of a creosote fire. To protectagainst the possibility of a house fire, the chimney connectorand chimney must be properly installed and maintained.An approved thimble must be used when a connection ismade through a combustible wall to a chimney.A chimney support package must be used when a connectionis made through the ceiling to a prefabricated chimney.These accessories are absolutely necessary to providesafe clearances to combustible wall and ceiling material.Follow venting manufacturer’s clearances when installingventing system.To be sure that your appliance burns properly, the chimneydraft (static pressure) should be approximately -.04 inch watercolumn (W.C.) during a low burn and -.10 inch W.C. during ahigh burn, measured 6 inches (152mm) above the top of theappliance after one hour of operation at each burn setting.NOTE: These are guidelines only, and may vary somewhatfor individual installations.F. Tools And Supplies NeededBefore beginning the installation be sure that the followingtools and building supplies are available.Reciprocating sawPliersHammerPhillips Head ScrewdriverFlat Blade ScrewdriverPlumb LineLevelTape MeasureFraming MaterialHi-Temp Caulking MaterialGlovesFraming SquareElectric Drill & Bits (1/4”)Safety Glasses1/2 in. - 3/4 in. length, #6 or#8 self drilling screws (need 3per pipe section connection)G. Inspect Appliance & Components andPre-Burn Check List1. Place the appliance in a location near the finalinstallation area and follow the procedures below:2. Open the appliance and remove all the parts andarticles packed inside the Component Pack. Inspectall the parts and glass for shipping damage. Contactyour dealer if any irregularities are noticed.3. All safety warnings have been read and followed.4. This Owner’s Manual has been read.5. Floor protection requirements have been met.6. Venting is properly installed.7. The proper clearances from the appliance and chim-ney to combustible materials have been met.8. The masonry chimney is inspected by a professionaland is clean, or the factory built metal chimney isinstalled according to the manufacturer’s instruc-tions and clearances.9. The chimney meets the required minimum height.10. All labels have been removed from the glass door.11. Plated surfaces have been wiped clean, if appli-cable.12. A power outlet is available nearby if installingoptional blower assembly.WARNING• DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIM-NEY FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLI-ANCE.• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIB-UTON DUCT OR SYSTEM.May allow flue gases to enter the house.Asphyxiation Risk.Inspect appliance and components for damage.Damaged parts may impair safe operation.WARNING• Do NOT install damaged components.• Do NOT install incomplete components.• Do NOT install substitute components.Report damaged parts to dealer.Fire Risk.