Quadra-Fire 5100 ACC Installation Manual - page 16
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7047-910
October 14, 2013
5100 I-ACC
Figure 16.1
Optional
Flex
Adapter
Termination
Cap
Appliance
Cover Plate
(discard)
Remove 4 bolts on Blower Housing
(both sides)and Remove Housing
Remove 2 screws and Secure Outside
Cover Plate to the back side of the Blower
Housing (included in Component Pack)
A. Outside Air Kit Installation
Items Needed for Installation (not supplied)
• 4 inch flex 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 pipe to the required
length for your installation.
•Phillipsheadscrewdriver
•5/32AllenWrench
•Siliconesealant
A source of air (oxygen) is necessary in order for combustion
to take place. Whatever combustion air is consumed by the
firemustbereplaced.Airisreplacedviaairleakagearound
windows and under doors. In homes that have tightly sealed
doors and windows, an outside air source is needed. An optional
Outside Air Kit is available.
WARNING
Donotdrawoutsidecombustionairfrom:
• Wall,floororceilingcavity
• Enclosedspacesuchasanatticorgarage
• Closeproximitytoexhaustventsor
chimneys
Fumes or odor may result
Fire Risk.
Asphyxiation Risk.
Asphyxiation Risk.
Outside air inlet must be located to prevent block-
agefrom:
• Leaves,snow,iceorotherdebris
Block may cause combustion air starvation
Smoke spillage may set off alarms or irritate sensi-
tive individuals.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
LengthofoutsideairsupplyductshallNOTexceed
thelengthoftheverticalheightoftheexhaustflue.
• Fire will not burn properly
• Smoke spillage occurs when door is opened due
to air starvation.
WARNING
Option One - Installation Instructions
The outside air cover comes packaged with the component
pack. It is necessary to remove the blower housing and block
off the room air with the outside air cover.
1. Remove the appliance cover plate on outer can and discard
and reuse the 4 screws.
2. Install optional flex adapter to outer can with the same
screws. Do not use plastic wire ties that come with the kit
astheywillmelt.NOTE:Youmayneedtoinstalltheflex
pipeintothefireboxfirstdependingoninstallation.Attach
flextoadapterwithatleast2screws.
3. Ensureexistingaccessholeinfireplaceissufficienttofeed
the4inchflex.
4. Afterslidingcanintofireplace,feedflexintocutopeningto
obtain outside combustion air.
5. Level outer can and install appliance. See
page18.
6. Remove 4 bolts from both sides of the blower housing and
remove the housing.
7. Remove 2 Phillips head screws from housing and save.
8. Attach outside air cover to the back of the blower using the
same 2 screws.
9. Ensure all wires are properly attached and then re-install
the blower housing to the appliance.
Option Two - Installation Instructions
1. Remove the outside air cover plate on outer can and dis-
card and reuse the 4 screws
2. Ensureexistingaccessholeinfireplacewillnotbecovered
by the outer can. Existing outside air intake hole may be
under at the rear or side of outer can. Outside air may also
enter down existing chimney chase in some situations.
3. Repeat steps 5 through 9 above with one exception. After
installingtheapplianceintheoutercan,sealthefireplace
opening and trim package with insulation to prevent air leak-
age into the room.
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Appliance Set-Up