Quadra-Fire 5100 ACC Installation Manual - page 15
October 14, 2013
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5100 I-ACC
Ovalizing round stainless steel liners to accommodate the
linerpassingthroughthedamperregionofafireplaceisan
allowable and acceptable practice.
Ensure that the ovalization is minimized to the extent
requiredtofitthroughthedamper.
J. Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel Liners
Fire Risk.
Do NOT pack insulation or other combustibles
between spacers.
• ALWAYSmaintainspecifiedclearancesaround
venting and spacers.
• Installspacersasspecified.
Failure to keep insulation or other material away
fromventpipemaycausefire.
WARNING
WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation!
• DONOTCONNECTTHISAPPLIANCETO
ACHIMNEYFLUESERVICINGANOTHER
APPLIANCEORTOANYAIRDISTRIBUTION
DUCTORSYSTEM.
Thismayallowfluegasestoenterthehouse.
K. Chimney Height / Rise and Run
TobesurethatyourQuadra-Fireinsertburnsproperly,the
chimney draft (static pressure) should be approximately -0.10
inches water column (W.C.) during a high burn and -0.04
inchesW.C.duringalowburn,measured6inches(152mm)
above the top of the insert after one hour of operation at each
burn setting.
NOTE:Theseareguidelinesonly,andmayvarysomewhat
for 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 the
appliance.
• Thefurtheryourstackheightordiametervariesfromthis
configuration,thepossibilityofperformanceproblemsex-
ists.
• Chimneyheightmayneedtobeincreasedby2 - 3% per
each 1000 feet (304.8m) above sea level.
• Itisnotrecommendedtouseoffsetsorelbowsataltitudes
above 4000 feet (1219.2m) above sea level or when there
areotherfactorsthataffectfluedraft.
I. Zero-Clearance Fireplace
Fire Risk.
This appliance relies upon natural draft to operate
properly.
• Chimneyheightsexceeding25feet(7.62m)from
base of appliance may create an over-draft
situation.
• Overdraftconditionmaycreateover-firing.
Over-firingmayignitecreosoteand/ordamage
appliance and chimney
WARNING
Apermitmayberequiredforinstallations,finalapprovalis
contingent of the authority having local jurisdiction.
Consult
insurance carrier, local building, fire officials or authorities
having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation inspection,
and permits
.
Inspecttheexistingfireplaceandchimneyforanydamage
orflawssuchasburnouts,metalorrefectorywarping.
Inspection to a minimum of NFPA 211 Level II is recom-
mended. All repairs must be made prior to installing an
insert.Thefireplacemustbestructurallysoundandbeable
to support the weight of the solid-fuel insert
Thefactory-builtchimneymustbelistedperUL127orULC
610-M87 for all installations. Install thermal protection per
this appliance listing requirements.
A full height 6 inch diameter stainless steel full height
listed chimney liner must be installed meeting type HT
(2100°F)requirementsperUL1777(USA)orULCS635
with “0” clearance to masonry (Canada). The full liner
mustbeattachedtotheinsertfluecollarandtothetop
of the existing chimney.
Thefluelinertopsupportattachmentmustnotreducetheair
flowfortheexistingair-cooledchimneysystem.Re-install
original factory-built chimney cap
only. (See Section F.,
Prefabricated Metal Chimney)
Topreventroomairpassagetothechimneycavityofthe
fireplace,sealeitherthedamperareaaroundthechimney
liner or the insert surround. Circulating air chamber (i.e. in
asteelfireplacelinerormetalhearthcirculator)maynotbe
blocked.Theairflowwithinandaroundthefireplaceshall
not be altered, blocked by the installation of the insert. (i.e.
no louvers or cooling air inlet or outlet ports may be blocked
by the insert or the insert surround.
See“H.AlteringtheFireplace”formodificationsallowedfor
factory-builtfireplaces.