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Quadra-Fire 31I-ACC Owner's manual - User Guide
November 21, 2011
7044-140C
Page 7
3100-I ACC Wood Insert
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Operating Instructions
WARNING! DO NOT install or operate appliance before reading entire manual and understanding
operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi re
or injury.
User Guide
WARNING
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 fl ammable materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other fl ammable materials away.
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down.
A. Your Wood Appliance
Figure 7.1 General Operating Parts
If you expect that children may come into contact with this appli-
ance, we recommend a barrier such as a decorative screen.
See your dealer for suggestions.
Surround & Trim Set
Burn Rate Control
ACC Start-Up
Air Control
Blower Speed Control
Door Handle &
Spring Handle
Summary of 31I-ACC
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R www.Quadrafi re.Com 7044-140c november 21, 2011 do not discard this manual caution • important operating a n d m a i n t e n a n c e instructions included. • leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. • read entire manual, under- s t a n d a n d f o l l o w t h e s e instructi...
Page 2: Caution
Page 2 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert hearth & home technologies welcomes you to our tradition of excellence! In choosing a quadra-fire appliance, you have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and performance. This commitment begins with our research of the marke...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 3 3100-i acc wood insert r congratulations ...............................................................2 sample of safety/serial number label ...........................2 warranty policy ...............................................................4-5 section 1:...
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Page 4 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert warranty policy.
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 5 3100-i acc wood insert r.
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Page 6 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert 1 listing and code approvals the quadra-fire 3100 wood insert (acc) meets the u.S. Environmental protection agency’s 1990 particulate emis- sion standards. A. Appliance certifi cation c. Glass specifi cations d. Btu & effi ciency specifi ca...
Page 7: User Guide
November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 7 3100-i acc wood insert r 2 operating instructions warning! Do not install or operate appliance before reading entire manual and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi re or injury. User ...
Page 8: Warning
Page 8 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert b. Fire safety to provide reasonable fi re safety, the following should be given serious consideration: 1. Install at least one smoke detector on each fl oor of your home to ensure your safety. They should be located away from the heating a...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 9 3100-i acc wood insert r f. Burning process in recent years there has been an increasing concern about air quality. Much of the blame for poor air quality has been placed on the burning of wood for home heating. In order to improve the situation, we at quadra-fire ...
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Page 10 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert h. Air controls 1. Start-up air control the start-up air control has two primary functions. The fi rst function is to activate the automatic combustion control system (acc). • push the start-up air control all the way back until it stops a...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 11 3100-i acc wood insert r 3. Burn rate air control • the air supply enters at the upper front of the fi rebox, near the top of the glass door. • this preheated air supplies the necessary fresh oxygen to mix with the unburned gases, helping to create the second, thi...
Page 12: Correct Position
Page 12 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert correct position incorrect positions firebox damage due to improper baffl e place- ment is not covered by warranty. Operate the wood burning appliance with the baffl e in the correct position only. Not doing so could result in: • reduced e...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 13 3100-i acc wood insert r k. Building a fire before lighting your fi rst fi re in the appliance: 1. Confi rm the baffl e and ceramic blanket are correctly positioned. They should be even with the front tube and resting on all tubes. See page 12. 2. Remove all label...
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Page 14 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert l. Wood fuel moisture seasoned wood • cut logs to size • split to 6 inches (152 mm) or less in diameter • air dry to a moisture content of not more than 20% - soft wood - about nine months to dry - hard wood - about eighteen months to dry ...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 15 3100-i acc wood insert r n. Blower operating instructions 1. Initial (cold) startup: open both controls fully by raising the burn rate air control all the way up until it stops and push the start-up air control back until it stops. The blower tends to cool the app...
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Page 16 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert q. Opacity (smoke) opacity is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is burning. Opacity is measured in percent: • 100% opacity is when an object is totally obscured by the smoke column from a chimney, and • 0% opacity means that no smo...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 17 3100-i acc wood insert r • frequency: when ash is within 1-3/4 inch (44mm) of firebox lip. Leave 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6-13mm) of ash in the bottom of the firebox. • by: homeowner a. Disposal of ashes • place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fi tting lid. • the ...
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Page 18 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert • frequency: as desired • by: homeowner • clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. • if the deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal glass cleaners work well. Heavier de...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 19 3100-i acc wood insert r g. Quick reference maintenance guide 2 2 baffl e and blanket placement is critical to heat out- put, effi ciency and overall life of the unit. Make sure the baffl e is pushed all of the way to the back of the fi rebox and the blanket is la...
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Page 20 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert 4 troubleshooting guide with proper installation, operation, and maintenance your woodstove will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist you or a qualifi ed service pers...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 21 3100-i acc wood insert r 5 service parts replacement a. Glass replacement (replace with 5mm ceramic glass only) 1. Ensure that the fi re is out and the appliance is cool to the touch. 2. Protect a table or counter top with padding or towels. Protect your hands and...
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Page 22 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert figure 22.3 - door handle for arched door locknut door cross section (example) latch cam spacing washers square key door handle spring handle c. Baffl e removal 1. Remove all ash from the fi rebox, and extinguish all hot embers before disp...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 23 3100-i acc wood insert r e. Tube channel assembly replacement figure 23.1 removing tube channel assembly 1. Remove the right side bricks (4 pieces). 2. Remove the baffl e protection channel by rolling forward and out of the fi rebox. 3. Locate the 2 channel nuts a...
Page 24: Installer’S Guide
Page 24 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert 6 getting started installer’s guide a. Design and installation considerations before installing, determine the following: • type of chimney connector to be used · single wall, 6 inch (152mm) diameter, stainless steel, or · double wall, 6 i...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 25 3100-i acc wood insert r c. Negative pressure 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 ...
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Page 26 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert recommended location marginal location location not recommended recommended location location not recommended multi-level roofs windward leeward outside termination cap figure 26.1 e. Chimney termination requirements follow manufacturer’s ...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 27 3100-i acc wood insert r these are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper fl ue draft. Figure 27.1 f. 2-10-3 rule figure 27.2 3 ft. (91cm) minimum less than 10 ft. (305cm) 2 ft. (61cm) 3 ft. (91cm) minimum 10 ft. (305cm) to nearest roofline 2 ft. (...
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Page 28 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert g. 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 framin...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 29 3100-i acc wood insert r 7 dimensions and clearances a. Appliance dimensions figure 29.1 top view figure 29.2 front view note: flue collar size is 6 inch (152mm) diameter (id) figure 29.4 - side view without optional offset adapter a b 27-5/8 in (702mm) 23-13/16 i...
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Page 30 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert b. Clearances to combustibles, united states and canada (ul and ulc) note: clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority having juris- diction fire risk. • comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles a...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 31 3100-i acc wood insert r c. Calculating alternate floor protection material thermal conductivity: k value the k value indicates the amount of heat (in btu’s) that will fl ow in 1 hour through 1 square foot of a uniform mate- rial 1 inch thick for each degree (f) o...
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Page 32 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert 8 chimney systems d. Masonry chimney • must meet minimum standards of nfpa 211. • must have at least 5/8 inch (16mm) fi reclay lining joined with refractory cement. (installations into a clay fl ue without a stainless steel liner may reduc...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 33 3100-i acc wood insert r ul 1777 insulated stainless steel liner or other approved lining system follow manufacturer’s instructions on insulation and support for zero or other non-code clearances, follow approved liner manufacturer’s specific insulation requiremen...
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Page 34 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert f. Prefabricated metal chimney figure 34.1 e. Metal heat circulating masonry the chimney can be new or existing, masonry or prefabricated and must meet the following minimum requirements: • must be minimum 6 inch (152mm) inside diameter of...
Page 35: Warning
November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 35 3100-i acc wood insert r minimum width of cavity opening - front 28 711 minimum width of cavity opening - rear 24 610 minimum height 22-1/2 572 minimum depth from front to rear 14-1/2 368 inches millimeters the following modifi cations of factory-built fi replaces...
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Page 36 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert ovalizing round stainless steel liners to accommodate the liner passing through the damper region of a fi replace is an allowable and acceptable practice. Ensure that the ovalization is minimized to the extent required to fi t through the ...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 37 3100-i acc wood insert r a. Outside air kit installation items needed for installation (not supplied) • 4 inch fl ex aluminum pipe, or if using alternate material, then it shall be made from durable, non-combustible, heat resistant material up to 350 o f. Cut the ...
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Page 38 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert b. Disassemble firebox and outer can for easier fi eld installation the outer can is installed with- out the fi rebox so connecting to the fl ue has greater access. The fi rebox slides into the outer can once the fl ue collar is attached t...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 39 3100-i acc wood insert r c. Securing stove pipe/liner to flue collar 1. There are 4 pre-drilled holes in the fl ue collar 90 degrees apart. Attach the fl ue collar to the stove pipe/liner. If the seal is questionable use stove mastic figure 39.1. 2. Attach gasket ...
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Page 40 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert f. Surround & trim kit installation 1. Lay surround face down on a protected surface to pre- vent scratching. 2. Using a phillips head screw driver attach the side sur- rounds to the top surround using 2 #8 sheet metal screws provided with...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 41 3100-i acc wood insert r g. Installing firebox into outer can for easier installation, remove the baffl e protection chan- nel, tube channel assembly, baffl e board and ceramic blan- ket from the appliance before installing into the outer can. See pages 22-23 for ...
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Page 42 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert i. Snap disc and side panel installation 1. Place snap disc box in location shown in figure 42.1. 2. Secure the wires through the wire clip to keep in place. 3. Route the blower wires underneath appliance through the wire channel to the ot...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 43 3100-i acc wood insert r strain relief green ground wire & nut disconnect wires from wire harness strain relief green ground wire & nut white (neutral) wire male spade terminal clip all 3 zip ties male terminal female terminal male terminal wire 5 inches (127mm) l...
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Page 44 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert part no. 841-0990, size 9” x 45” and part no. Adjspt-12, size 12” x 50” double-sided tape double-sided tape screws are circled exploded view of scissors figure 43.1 thermal protection decorative tile may be installed install front trim las...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 45 3100-i acc wood insert r 10. Burn wood only. Other types of fuels may generate poisonous gases (e.G., carbon monoxide). 11. If unit burns poorly while an exhaust blower is on in home, (i.E., range hood), increase combustion air. 12. Installation shall be in accord...
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Page 46 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert a. Exploded drawings 11 reference materials figure 46.1 part number list on following page. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9.
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 47 3100-i acc wood insert r 04/11 important: this is dated information. 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...
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Page 48 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert important: this is dated information. 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...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 49 3100-i acc wood insert r important: this is dated information. 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...
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Page 50 7044-140c november 21, 2011 r 3100-i acc wood insert important: this is dated information. 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...
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November 21, 2011 7044-140c page 51 3100-i acc wood insert r 04/11 important: this is dated information. 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...
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7044-140c november 21, 2011 page 52 r hearth & home technologies 1445 north highway colville, wa 99114 division of hni industries contact information: please contact your quadra-fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest quadra-fire dealer, log onto www.Quadrafi re.Co...