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Quadra-Fire 7100FP-BK-B Installation Manual

Other manuals for 7100FP-BK-B: Owner's Manual, Owner's Manual, Owner's Manual
Manual is about: EPA CERTIFIED WOODBURNING FIREPLACE

Summary of 7100FP-BK-B

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    R installationandserviceofthisfireplaceshouldbe performedbyqualifiedpersonnel.Hearth&home technologiesrecommendsnficertifiedprofes- sionals,ortechnicianssupervisedbyan nficertifiedprofessional. Epa certified woodburning fireplace fire risk. Warning for use with solid wood fuel only. Other fuels may ...

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    Safety alert key: • danger!Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedwillresultindeathorseriousinjury. • warning!Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedcouldresultindeathorseriousinjury. • caution!Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultinminorormoderateinjury. • notice:...

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    Customer: lot/address model (circle one): 7100fp-bk-b 7100fp-gd-b 7100fp-nl-b fireplace install yes if no, why? Verifiedthatthechaseisinsulatedandsealed.(pg.13) requirednon-combustibleboardisinstalled.(pg.15) verifiedclearancestocombustibles.(pg.11) fireplaceisleveledandsecured.(pg.14) hearthextensi...

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    1 product specific & important safety information a. Fireplace certification thisfireplacesystemhasbeentestedandlistedinac- cordancewithul127andulc-s610-m87and(um)84- hudstandardsforinstallationandoperationintheunited statesandcanadaasdescribedinthismanual. Checkwithyourlocalbuildingcodeagencybefore...

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    E. Electrical codes notice: this fireplace must be electrically wired and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with national electric code ansi/ nfpa 70-latest edition or the canadian electric code csa c22.1. • a110-120vaccircuitforthisproductmustbeprotected wit...

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    2 getting started termination cap chimney penetrates roof preferably without affecting roof rafters offset/return (with hanger straps) attic insulation shield must be used to keep insulation away from chimney if attic is insulated storm collar framing headed off in ceiling joists mantel chimney syst...

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    D c a e f a h g b a b b a i in an exterior chase or projecting into a garage across a corner along a wall as a room divider 24 in. (610mm) 24 in. (610mm) 24 in. (610mm) 48 in. (1219mm) 24 in. (610mm) i a figure 2.2 fireplace locations notice: • illustrationsandphotosreflecttypicalinstallationsand ar...

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    2. Locating fireplace & chimney locationofthefireplaceandchimneywillaffectperfor- mance. • installwithinthewarmairspaceenclosedbythebuilding envelope.Thishelpstoproducemoredraft,especially duringlightinganddie-downofthefire. • penetratethehighestpartoftheroof.Thisminimizes theeffectsofwindloading. •...

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    C. Tools and supplies needed beforebeginningtheinstallationbesurethefollowing toolsandbuildingsuppliesareavailable: reciprocatingsaw framingmaterial pliers non-combustiblesealant hammer gloves phillipsscrewdriver framingsquare flatbladescrewdriver electricdrillandbits plumbline safetyglasses level t...

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    3 framing and clearances a. Fireplace dimensions cl blower electric access (right side of fireplace) 3-1/2 in. (89 mm) 32-1/2 in. (826 mm) 38 in. (965 mm) 40 in. (1016 mm) 42-5/16 in. (1075 mm) 45-13/16 in. (1148 mm) 23-7/16 in. (595 mm) 13-3/16 in. (335 mm) 10-13/16 in. (259 mm) 4-5/16 in. (109 mm)...

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    B. Clearances warning! Risk of fire! Youmustcomplywithallminimumairspaceclearancestocombustiblesasspecifiedinfigure3.2. Do not pack required airspaceswithinsulationorothermaterials.Framingorfinishingmaterialusedonthefrontof,orinfrontof,thefireplace closer than the minimums listed must be constucted ...

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    1. Minimum clearances to combustibles position combustible/ non-combustible mantel 60 in. (1524 mm) from base of fireplace 12 in. (305 mm) 46-1/4 in. (1175 mm) 24 in. (610 mm) 2 in. (51 mm) 48-1/4 in. (1226 mm) 42-1/4 in. (1073 mm) the finished cavity depth must be no less than 24 in. (610 mm) from ...

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    C. Construct the chase achaseisaverticalboxlikestructurebuilttoenclosethe fireplaceand/oritsventsystem.Verticalchimneysthat runontheoutsideofabuildingmustbeinstalledinsidea chase. Incoldclimates,hearth&hometechnologiesrecom- mendsthatthechasebewellinsulatedusingbatttype insulationbetweenthejoists. C...

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    D. Frame the fireplace notice: hearth extension design must be determined beforeinstallationoffireplace. Ifthefireplaceisplacedonthefloorthemaximumheight ofafinishedraisedhearthis5-3/4”,ifyouwantahigher raisedhearththefireplacemustbeplacedonaplatform. Notice: wiring for fans must be done before fram...

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    1in. (25 mm) overlap metal strips 2 in. (51 mm) under edge of fireplace and hearth extension and extended 2 in. (51 mm) beyond both sides of fireplace opening. Nail or screw metal strips in place. Pallet mounting/floor brackets raised platform floor 2 in. (51 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) min. Overlap 2 in. (51...

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    H. Outside air kit anoutsideairkitmustbeusedforcombustion.Hearth& hometechnologiesrecommendsyouutilizetheshortest ductruntooptimizetheperformanceoftheoutsideair kit.Theoutsideairinlethoodshouldbepositionedina mannerthatwillnotallowsnow,leaves,etc.Toblockthe inlet.Insomeinstallationstheairductmayneed...

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    3 ft. (91cm) min. From top of uppermost chimney section to outside air inlet. Locate outside air inlet to prevent blockage from leaves, snow/ice, or other debris. Attic insulation shield must be used to keep insulation away from chimney. Ceiling firestop on floor of attic outlet blocked by snow, lea...

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    I. Auxiliary convection air system note: boththeoutsideairandauxiliaryairkitsareinstalled ontherighthandsideofthefireplace. Theauxiliaryconvectionairsystemallowstheoptionat thetimeofinstallationofthefireplace,toruna6inch (152mm)diameterducttotheoutsideofthehome,and bringoutsideairoverthefanswhereiti...

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    Auxiliary convection air lever theauxiliaryconvectionairleverislockedfromthefac- tory.Ifyouaregoingtousethisfunctionforairmove- mentyoumustremovethelock. Afterremovingthefascia,removetheonescrewand platetoallowthehandletobemovedinthefullmotion righttoleft.Seefigure3.14. Discardtheplateandscrew.Repla...

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    Duct run requirements maximumductrun=40-ft.(12m) minimumductrun=36in.(914mm) ducting material 6in.(152mm)b-ventonly donotductintoexistingfurnaceplenum minimum clearance to combustibles 1in.(25mm)fromtheb-vent 1/2in.(13mm)fromtop&bottomofoutletbox 0in.(0mm)fromthesidesofoutletbox 12in.(305mm)fromwall...

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    Installation • removetheknockoutorcoverplatefromthetopofthe fireplaceanddiscardit.Seefigure3.16. • cuta3in.(76mm)holeintheinsulationboardasper thedimensionsshowninfigure3.16. Adapter mounting plate starter pipe knockout cut a 3 in. (76 mm) hole in insulation board 3-13/16 in. (97 mm) 3-1/8 in. (79 m...

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    Securely twist lock b-vent to adapter secure b-vent to fan housing with sheet metal screws return air grille install with louvers pointed down bracket can rotate 180 o 2 x 4 wall fan housing 1/2 in. (13mm) clearance to combustibles must be maintained. 2 x 4 wall sheet rock leave 1/4" (6mm) clearance...

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    14-2 w/ground standard wall mount with junction box 14-3 w/ground wire nut white green black black red white match colors to wire harness (red to red, white to white, etc) and secure with a wire nut incoming power (110v) power to the fireplace snap disc bypass switch figure 4.1 fan wiring diagram no...

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    6 ft (1.8 m) max. Unsupported run 20 ft (6.10 m) max. Pipe between an offset & return ceiling firestop 35 ft (10.7 m) max. Straight unsupported chimney height 14.5 ft (4.42 m) min. Height/single offset-return 20 ft. (6.10 m) min. Height/double offset-return 50 ft (15.24 m) max. Height 6 ft (1.83 m) ...

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    Table 5.3 offset dimensions b. Offsets/returns • useanoffset/returntobypassoverheadobstructions. • anoffsetandreturncanbeusedasasingleentityorseparatedbychimneysection(s). Warning! Risk of fire! Do not use offset/returns greater than 30°. Chimney draft will be restricted and could cause overheatinga...

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    Slanted roofs flat roofs chimney must extend 3 ft (.9 m) above the roof chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or adjacent structures within 10 ft (3 m) of the chimney chimney must extend 3 ft (.9 m) above the roof chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof ...

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    6 chimney installation termination cap additional support for tall chimneys storm collar maintain minimum clearances to combustibles as specified chimney must extend beyond combustible roof structure maintain minimum height of chimney above roof install roof flashing according to minimum requirement...

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    Attach flue first cak4a secure with screws provided push together secure to top c. Install chimney air kit (cak4a) notice: chimney air kit, part cak4a is required when using the sl-300 pipe series. Detailed instructions are supplied with the kit. If using the dura-plus system (must be 8 in./203 mm i...

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    Notes: • thecak4aterminationcapmustbeaminimumof4ft (1219mm)abovethegroundandkeptfreeofdebris. • ifthecak4aisinstalledinachase,thecak4aside terminationcapmustbeatleast3ft(914mm)below thechimneytop. • sealaroundthecapandflexwithcaulktostopairfrom gettingintothechase(seefigures6.4). Wire ties seal seal...

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    D. Secure offset/return e. Install ceiling firestops caution! Risk of fire! Ceilingfirestopsmustbeused wheneverthechimneypenetratesaceiling/floor. • chaseconstructionrequiresceilingfirestopsateach floororevery10ft.(3.05m)ofclearspace. • theceilingfirestopslowsspreadoffireandreduces coldairinfiltrati...

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    Installationofaceilingfirestopisrequired: • refertofigures6.7,6.8,6.9. • rolltheshield(aroundthechimneyifalreadyinstalled). Thethreeholesoneachsidewillmatchup(largeholes ontop). • insertthreescrewsintothematchingholestoforma tube. • bendthetabsonthebottomofthetubeinwardto90°to maintainchimneyairspac...

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    G. Roof penetration • refertofigure6.10. • plumbfromrooftocenterofchimney. • driveanailupthroughrooftomarkcenterofpipe. • measuretoeithersideofnailandmarkthe14-1/2in.X 14-1/2in.(368mmx368mm)openingrequired. • measureopeningonthehorizontal;actuallengthmay belargerdependingonroofpitch. • cutoutandfram...

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    Nail flashing plate chimney thimble extension screw flashing thimble adjustable extension holes figure 6.13 installing part 12966a configuration 3 i. Install chase/chase top • youmustuseachasetopinachaseinstallation. Chase tops are available from your quadra-fire dealerormaybefieldconstructed. • inc...

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    J. Termination cap requirements • installacapapprovedandlistedforthisfireplacesystem. • locatecapwhereitwillnotbecomepluggedbysnow orothermaterials. • locatecapawayfromtreesorotherstructures. • thebottomoftheterminationcapmustbeatleast3ft (.91m)abovetheroofandatleast2ft(.61m)above anyportionofroofwi...

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    Chimney pipe chase top termination cap chase collar 2 in. (51 mm) minimum height place waterproof caulk or sealer under each flange of the termination cap and on top of each screw to help prevent leaks. Flange termination cap pipe and chimney section must overlap 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) 2 in. (51 mm) maxi...

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    7 finishing a. Template acardboardtemplateofthefrontisprintedontheoutside oftheshippingbox.Cutoutthetemplatealongtheout- sideofthelineforuseinyourinstallation.Ametaltem- plate(seecatalog)isavailableformoredurablecontin- ueduse,remainingaccurateovertime.Bothmeasure1/8 in.(3mm)largerallthewayaroundtha...

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    C. Mantel and wall projections acombustiblemantelmaybepositionednolowerthan60 in.(1524mm)fromthebaseofthefireplace. Refertosection3forreducedmantelheightallowances. Thecombustiblemantelmayhaveamaximumdepthof 12in.(305mm).Combustibletrimpiecesthatprojectno morethan3/4in.(19mm)fromthefaceofthefireplac...

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    8 in. (203mm) minimum from each side of fuel loading door a b figure 7.3 minimum hearth extension dimensions model # 7100fp a b in. 41 20 mm 1041 508 • fireplaceandhearthextensionflushonthefloor non-combustibleflooringaminimumof20in.(508mm) infrontofand8in.(203mm)toeithersideofthefuel openingisrequi...

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    E. Non-combustible sealant material • after completing the installation of non-combustible materialintherequirednon-combustiblezoneandthe non-combustiblefinishingmaterialoverthat,removethe template. • abeadofnon-combustiblesealant(orsupercalstick) mustbeusedtocloseoffanygapsatthetopandsides between ...

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    8 fireplace setup a. Firebrick placement thefireboxofyourfireplaceislinedwithhighqualityfire- brick,whichhasexceptionalinsulatingproperties. Donotuseagrate;simplybuildafireonthefireboxfloor. Donotoperatethefireplacewithoutbricks.Makesure bricksareinstalledasshown. Important:thebricksareverysimilarin...

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    B. Baffle and blanket placement ensurecorrectbaffleandbaffleprotectionchannelplace- ment;replacebafflecomponentsifdamagedormissing. Theceramicblanketandbaffleboardmustbeincontact withthebackofthefireboxandevenwitheachotherin the front.Thebaffleprotectionchannelmustbeinposi- tion. Figure 8.3 ceramic ...

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    A. Chimney components thefollowingdrawingsshowthesl-300serieschimneyandfireplacecomponentswhichmaybesafelyusedwiththis fireplace. Id4 insulated duct ud4 uninsulated duct 42 in. (1067 mm) 4 in. (102 mm) i.D. 42 in. (1067 mm) 4 in. (102 mm) i.D. 8 in. (203 mm) 10-1/2 in. (267 mm) a b 10-1/2 in. (287 m...

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    Rf370 - roof flashing flat to 6/12 pitch rf371 - roof flashing 6/12 to 12/12 pitch firestop spacer a=actuallength b=effectivelength(lengthofchimneypart afterithasbeensnappedtoanother) a b 14-1/2 in. (368 mm) 24-5/8 in. (625 mm) 27-3/8 in. (695 mm) 12 in. (305 mm) 31 in. (787 mm) 24-5/8 in. (625 mm) ...

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    20 in. (508 mm) 66 in. (1676 mm) 1/2 in. (13 mm) hx4 micore hearth extension b a c b c a dts134/dts146 dto134/dto146 decorative caps dto134 a b c in 34 20 24 mm 864 508 610 dto146 in 46 22.7 26 mm 1168 576 660 dts134 a b c in 34 21.18 24 mm 864 538 610 dts146 in 46 21.18 26 mm 1168 538 660 23 in. (5...

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    Tr-tvk top vent kit 13 1/4 in. (337 mm) 18 in. (457 mm) 16 1/4 in. (413 mm) 26 1/2 in. (673 mm) 28 5/8 in. (727 mm) ts345 square termination cap ts345p painted square termination cap 32 in. (813 mm) 34-1/4 in. (870 mm) tv342 top vent round termiantion cap a b c d catalog # a b c d in. Mm in. Mm in. ...

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    B. Accessories mesh-hht firescreen doors: classic black gold satin nickel fronts: valley forge mission hill rolling meadow 46 quadra-fire • 7100 fp • 433-3610 installation manual • rev g • 5/27/14.

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    Quadra-fire,abrandofhearth&hometechnologies 7571215thstreetwest,lakeville,mn55044 www.Quadrafire.Com pleasecontactyourquadra-firedealerwithanyquestionsorconcerns. Forthelocationofyournearestquadra-firedealer,pleasevisitwww.Quadrafire.Com. 48 quadra-fire • 7100 fp • 433-3610 installation manual • rev...