Quadra-Fire 41I-ACC Owner's manual

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Summary of 41I-ACC

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    R www.Quadrafire.Com 7045-178 september 15, 2011 owner’s manual installation and operation model: 41i-acc 41-i acc wood insert automatic combustion control (acc) do not discard this manual caution • important operating and maintenance instructions included. • leave this manual with party responsible...

  • Page 2: Caution:

    Page 2 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert listed room heater, solid fuel type. "for use with solid wood fuel only." also for use in mobile home. Prevent house fires install and use only in accordance with manufacturer's installation, venting and operating instructions. Contact your lo...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 3 41i 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 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert 4021-645c 12-29-10 page 1 of 2 hearth & home technologies inc. Limited lifetime warranty hearth & home technologies inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”hht”), extends the following warranty for hht gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric heart...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 5 41i acc wood insert r 4021-645c 12-29-10 page 2 of 2 warranty conditions: • this warranty only covers hht appliances that are purchased through an hht authorized dealer or distributor. A list of hht authorized dealers is available on the hht branded websites. • thi...

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    Page 6 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert 1 listing and code approvals the quadra-fire 41i wood insert (acc) meets the u.S. Environmental protection agency’s 1990 particulate emis - sion standards. A. Appliance certification c. Glass specifications d. Btu & efficiency specifications t...

  • Page 7: User Guide

    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 7 41i acc wood insert r 2 operating instructions warning! Do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury. User guide warning hot glass will ...

  • Page 8: Warning

    Page 8 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert b. Fire safety to provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be given serious consideration: 1. Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your home to ensure your safety. They should be located away from the heating applia...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 9 41i 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 hav...

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    Page 10 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert h. Air controls 1. Start-up air control the start-up air control has two primary functions. The first function is to activate the automatic combustion control system (acc). • push the start-up air control all the way back until it stops and t...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 11 41i acc wood insert r 3. Burn rate air control • the air supply enters at the upper front of the firebox, 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, third a...

  • Page 12: Correct Position

    Page 12 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert correct position incorrect positions j. Correct baffle & blanket placement ceramic blanket and baffle board are not in contact with the back of the firebox. Ceramic blanket is not in contact with the back of the firebox and not even with the ...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 13 41i acc wood insert r k. Building a fire before lighting your first fire in the appliance: 1. Confirm the baffle 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 labels from ...

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    Page 14 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i 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 sof...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 15 41i acc wood insert r n. Blower operating instructions 1. Initial (cold) startup: open both controls fully by rais - ing 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 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i 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 smoke ...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 17 41i acc wood insert r r. Quick start guide note: these are generic drawings and may not represent your specific model. The stove is ready for normal operation. 2 3 6 items needed for first fire: load wood add newspaper add more wood 4 add kindling light the paper ...

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    Page 18 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert • 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-fitting lid. • the clos...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 19 41i acc wood insert r • 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 depos...

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    Page 20 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert baffle blanket latch cam spacing washers baffle & blanket optional blower chimney system firebrick & ash removal door & glass assemblies door handle frequency monthly or after every cord of wood baffle and blanket placement is critical to hea...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 21 41i acc wood insert r 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 qualified service person i...

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    Page 22 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert 5 service parts replacement a. Glass replacement - door assembly (replace with 5mm ceramic glass only) 1. Ensure that the fire is out and the appliance is cool to the touch. 2. Protect a table or counter top with padding or towels. Protect yo...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 23 41i acc wood insert r c. Blower replacement 1. Remove the 2 screws from the blower housing assem - bly using a 5/32 allen wrench. Figure 23.1. 2. Disconnect the wires from the blower. 3. Remove the 2 screws from the hold down bracket and pull the blower and bracke...

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    Page 24 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert d. Baffle removal 1. Remove all ash from the firebox, and extinguish all hot embers before disposal into a metal container. 2. The baffle board has 2 pieces. With the ceramic blanket still in place, slide one baffle piece over the top of othe...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 25 41i acc wood insert r f. Tube channel assembly replacement figure 25.1 removing tube channel assembly 1. Remove the right side bricks (3 pieces). 2. Remove the baffle protection channel by rolling forward and out of the firebox. 3. Locate the 2 channel nuts and 2 ...

  • Page 26: Installer’S Guide

    Page 26 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i 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 inc...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 27 41i 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 • c...

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    Page 28 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert recommended location marginal location location not recommended recommended location location not recommended multi-level roofs windward leeward outside termination cap figure 28.1 e. Chimney termination requirements follow manufacturer’s ins...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 29 41i acc wood insert r 3 ft. (91cm) minimum less than 10 ft. (305cm) 2 ft. (61cm) 3 ft. (91cm) minimum 10 ft. (305cm) to nearest roofline 2 ft. (61cm) pitched roof these are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper flue draft. Figure 29.1 f. 2-10-3 ru...

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    Page 30 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i 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 framing s...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 31 41i acc wood insert r 7 dimensions and clearances a. Appliance dimensions figure 31.1 top view figure 31.2 front view note: flue collar size is 6 inch (152mm) diameter (id) figure 31.4 - side view without optional flue adapter figure 31.3 - side view with optional...

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    Page 32 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert b. Clearances to combustibles, united states and canada (ul and ulc) in canada a full length 6 inch (152mm) s635 flue liner required as per ulc s628. In usa a minimum 5 ft length (1.82m), 6 inch (152mm) diameter flue liner is required as per ...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 33 41i acc wood insert r note: clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction fire risk. • comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified. • failure to comply may cause house fire. Warning c. Alternat...

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    Page 34 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert 8 chimney systems d. Masonry chimney • must meet minimum standards of nfpa 211. • must have at least 5/8 inch (16mm) fireclay lining joined with refractory cement. (installations into a clay flue without a stainless steel liner may reduce dra...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 35 41i 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 requirements:...

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    Page 36 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert f. Prefabricated metal chimney figure 35.1 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 hi...

  • Page 37: Warning

    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 37 41i acc wood insert r minimum width of cavity opening - front 30 762 minimum width of cavity opening - rear 24 610 minimum height 21 533 minimum depth from front to rear 16-1/4 413 inches millimeters the following modifications of factory-built fireplaces are perm...

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    Page 38 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert ovalizing round stainless steel liners to accommodate the liner passing through the damper region of a fireplace is an allowable and acceptable practice. Ensure that the ovalization is minimized to the extent required to fit through the dampe...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 39 41i acc wood insert r a. Outside air kit installation items needed for installation (not supplied) • phillips head screw driver • silicone sealant • (optional outside air kit) 4 inch flex aluminum pipe, or if using alternate material, then it shall be made from du...

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    Page 40 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert b. Securing stove pipe/liner to flue collar 1. There are 4 pre-drilled holes in the flue collar 90 degrees apart. Attach the flue collar to the stove pipe/liner. If the seal is questionable use high temperature sealant such as stove mastic fi...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 41 41i acc wood insert r d. Leveling legs 1. Remove the 2 screws already installed on each leg. 2. Move legs to the desired height . 3. Re-install the screws to secure in place. Remove 2 screws from both sides. Adjust the legs up or down to level appliance. Figure 40...

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    Page 42 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i 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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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 43 41i acc wood insert r figure 42.1 figure 42.2 relocating blower cord to left side 1. Remove the convection blower housing from the appli - ance by removing two 5/32 allen head bolts. 2. Remove blower assembly from appliance by remov - ing two 8/32 phillips head sc...

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    Page 44 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i 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 44.1 thermal protection decorative tile may be installed ins t al l front trim las...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 45 41i acc wood insert r 8 . Burn wood only. Other types of fuels may generate poisonous gases (e.G., carbon monoxide). 9. If unit burns poorly while an exhaust blower is on in home, (i.E., range hood), increase combustion air. 10. Installation shall be in accordance...

  • Page 46: 41I-Acc-Bk

    Page 46 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert service parts 09/11 r wood insert appliance 41i-acc-bk part number list on following page. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 17 22 23 24 25 beginning manufacturing date: sept 2011 ending manufacturing date: active 11 referenc...

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 47 41i acc wood insert r service parts 09/11 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 deale...

  • Page 48: 41I-Acc-Bk

    Page 48 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert service parts 09/11 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 deale...

  • Page 49: 41I-Acc-Bk

    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 49 41i acc wood insert r service parts 09/11 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 deale...

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    Page 50 7045-178 september 15, 2011 r 41i acc wood insert c. Service and maintenance log date of service performed by description of service.

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    September 15, 2011 7045-178 page 51 41i acc wood insert r d . Homeowner’s notes.

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    7045-178 september 15, 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.Quadrafire.Co...