Quadra-Fire Castile Insert Pellet 810-02901 (MBK) Owner's Manual Installation And Operation

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    R www.Quadrafire.Com 250-7251h january 28, 2010 castile pellet insert o-t l tested and listed by portland oregon usa omni-test laboratories, inc. C us owner’s manual installation and operation 810-02901 (mbk) 810-03201 (pmh) castins-csb castins-cwl models: warning please read this entire manual befo...

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    Page 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r 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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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page castile pellet insert safety alert key: • danger!Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. • caution!Ind...

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    Page 4 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r 1 listing and code approvals a. Appliance certification c. Glass specifications e. Btu & efficiency specifications this appliance is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please con- tact your dealer ...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 5 castile pellet insert 2 getting started a. Design, installation & location considerations warning! Risk of fire damaged partscouldimpair safe operation.Donotinstalldamaged,incompleteorsubstitute components. 1. Appliance location notice: checkbuildingcodesprior...

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    Page 6 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r location of the appliance and chimney will affect performance. • install through the warm airspace enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die-down of the fire. • penetrate the h...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 7 castile pellet insert g. Inspect appliance & components and pre-use check list reciprocating saw hammer phillips screw driver tape measure plumb line level framing material hi-temp caulking material gloves safety glasses framing square electric drill & bits (1...

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    Page 8 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r 3 dimensions and clearances a. Appliance dimensions figure 8.2- front view figure 8.1 - top view figure 8.3 -side view 13-1/16 in. (332mm) 10-3/16 in. (259mm) 24-3/4 in. (629mm) 9-13/16 in. (249mm) 2.0 in. (51mm) 24-3/16 in./ (614mm) 19.0...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 9 castile pellet insert a c b b c e d fire risk. Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified. Warning failure to comply may cause house fire. Note: • illustrations reflect typical installations and are for design purposes only. • illustration...

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    Page 10 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r a b c d e. Minimum opening for masonry and zero clearance fireplaces inches millimeters a insert side to combustible side wall 0 0 b insert top to mantel 12 05 c insert top to face trim 0 0 d insert side to face trim 0 0 location inches ...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 11 castile pellet insert mark area of floor to cut starter hole use x 4 from insert packaging to support insert keep sharp edge of metal floor away from power cord f. Removing metal floor of factory-built firebox • the firebrick (refractory), glass doors, screen...

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    Page 1 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r • the fireplace must not be altered, except for the exceptions listed below. Do not removal the bricks and mortar from the existing fireplace. The following modifications are premissible: • removal of damper or locked in open position • r...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 1 castile pellet insert do not terminate vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed area such as a carport, garage, attic, crawl space, under a sun deck or porch, narrow walkway or closely fenced area, or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes such a...

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    Page 14 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with this appli- ance. For assistance or additional information consult a qualifi...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 15 castile pellet insert 5 venting systems note: in canada, where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation shall conform to can/csa-b65. Figure 15.1 fire risk. Inspection of chimney: • masonry chimney must be i...

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    Page 16 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r note: check clearances carefully for this type of instal- lation to ensure adequate room for outside air venting. Check building codes prior to installation. • installation must comply with local, regional, state and national codes and r...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 17 castile pellet insert 6 mobile home 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion air and must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. It must be unrestricted while the appliance is in use to prevent room air starvation which causes smo...

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    Page 18 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r 7 appliance set-up b. Leveling system figure 18.4 a. Reversible top or rear flue adapter the back legs are adjustable to allow for customized fit into zero clearance boxes. 1. Loosen top screws and remove bottom screws. . Adjust leg to d...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 19 castile pellet insert c. Outside air kit instructions parts included in kit: 1 piece of inch x ft. Flex hose, hose clamps, 1 collar assembly, 1 termination cap assem- bly, 1 air intake channel, 1 trim ring, fasteners. Note: discard air intake channel, it is n...

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    Page 0 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r install sides first install front last bend top and bottom tabs toward inside note: manually pre-shape sides before installing turn right side up and attach top cast rin g zero clearance panel extension alignment hole cast trim footer pan...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 1 castile pellet insert e. Panel set and cast trim set 1. Screw panels together . Bend tabs down 1. Screw panels together . Install cast trim header . Bend tabs down mounting tabs on each panel leg to match up with slots on insert. Included in panel kit: () side...

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    Page 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r 1. Open the hinged cast face and open the glass door assembly. . Positioning the logs. Place the right rear log as shown. There is a notch in the bottom of the log for clearance for the thermocou- ple and thermocouple cover (ceramic protect...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page castile pellet insert 1 . A 1 volt ac thermostat is required to operate this pellet appliance. You may use the included wall mount thermostat or purchase an optional programmable thermostat or remote control. The included thermostat is equipped with an adjustabl...

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    Page 4 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r 8 operating instructions a. Fuel size, material and storage 1. Wood pellets fuel pellets are made from sawdust or wood by-products. If the source material is hardwood, they can have a higher mineral content, creating more ash. Fuels conta...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 5 castile pellet insert b. General operating information 1. Thermostat calls for heat the appliance is like most modern furnaces; when the thermostat calls for heat, your appliance willautomatically light and deliver heat. When the room is up to temperature and ...

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    Page 6 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r the fuel adjustment control rod is factory set, and should be adequate for most fuels. The set screw is located at the bottom of the hopper and setlooseatthefactory so the fuel adjustment control rod will slide by only loosening the wing ...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 7 castile pellet insert h. Frequently asked questions odors and vapors released during initial operation. • curing of high temperature paint. • open windows for air circulation. Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals. Caution issues solutions 1. Metall...

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    Page 8 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r 9 troubleshooting with proper installation, operation, and maintenance your appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in the dia...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 9 castile pellet insert symptom possible cause corrective action slow or smoky start-up (cont’d) dirty exhaust and/or venting system. Check for ash build up in appliance, including behind rear panels, firebox, heat exchanger, exhaust blower and venting. Feed sys...

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    Page 0 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r symptom possible cause corrective action convection blower fails to start. No call light. #1 snap disc defective. Blower not plugged in. Blower is defective. Control box is defective. Defective control box. Replace snap disc. Check that b...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 1 castile pellet insert 10 maintaining & servicing your appliance c. General maintenance & cleaning 1. Types of fuel depending on the type of fuel you are burning will dictate how often you have to clean your firepot. If the fuel you are burning has a high dirt ...

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    Page 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r 3. Cleaning firepot with cleaning rod & firepot clean-out tool • frequency: daily or more often as needed • by: homeowner a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and cool and the exhaust blower off. If you are just cleaning the firepo...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page castile pellet insert 8. Cleaning beneath heat exchanger • frequency: monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel • by: homeowner a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off b. A more thorough cleaning is needed to re...

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    Page 4 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r 12. Cleaning the glass • frequency: when clear view of the firepot becomes obscure • by: homeowner a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning glass. B. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass cleaner. Wipe off with dry ...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 5 castile pellet insert 17. Preparing firebox for non-burn season • frequency: yearly • by: homeowner a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off. B. Remove all ash from the firebox and vacuum thoroughly. C. Pain...

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    Page 6 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r e. Igniter replacement a. Shut down the appliance by turning down the thermostat and let the appliance completely cool down. After the appliance has cooled down, unplug it and remove the ash pan. B. The wire leads to the igniter are conne...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 7 castile pellet insert re-installing baffle & brick set 1. Place right brick in behind the right bracket, and then slide to the left so the tabs are behind the center brick. Figure 37.4 2. The brick will be flush against the back wall and notches exposed in the...

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    Page 8 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r figure 38.1 figure 38.2 hook on left side tab on right side figure 38.3 figure 38.4 figure 38.5 lift brick, pull forward at an angle and drop down into notches re-installing baffle & brick set (cont’d).

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 9 castile pellet insert 11 reference materials 7. Heat exchangers the heat exchangers transfer heat from the exhaust system into convection air. There are clean out rods located under the heat exchangers. 8. Heat output switch the heat output switch is located o...

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    Page 40 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r 16. Thermostat the appliance is designed to run on a 1 volt ac thermostat. The heat anticipator, if present, should be set on the lowest setting available. 17. Snap disc #1 (convection blower) 110°f snap disc #1 is located behind the rig...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 41 castile pellet insert b. Component locations figure 41.2 - cleaning rods & heat exchanger tubes figure 41.1 - blowers & feed motor figure 41.3 feed motor exhaust blower convection blower cleaning rods 10 heat exchanger tubes control box junction box reset but...

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    Page 4 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r c. Exploded drawing figure 42.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 705-006 -4-09.

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 4 castile pellet insert d. Service parts and accessories when requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. Allpartslistedmaybeorderdfromanauthorizeddealer . Important: this is dated information toorder...

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    Page 44 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r gasket, tadpole, /8 qty: 10 ft., field cut to size 84-510 y glass assembly 17-1/in. W x 11-5/8 in. H 7001-08 y hinge, female 450-2910 retainer, rope 7001-192 tape, door corner qty: 1 ft., field cut to size srv707-7 17 door latch assembly...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 45 castile pellet insert toordertheentireassembly,orderthetoplinepartnumberonly. Toorderanindividualpartfromanassembly,orderthepart(s) listedintheindentedportion. How to order stocked at depot item description comments part number ash catcher 414-0150 plate, ash...

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    Page 46 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r toordertheentireassembly,orderthetoplinepartnumberonly. Toorderanindividualpartfromanassembly,orderthepart(s) listedintheindentedportion. How to order stocked at depot item description comments part number accessories adjustable hearth s...

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 47 castile pellet insert toordertheentireassembly,orderthetoplinepartnumberonly. Toorderanindividualpartfromanassembly,orderthepart(s) listedintheindentedportion. How to order stocked at depot item description comments part number header matte black 414-7110mbk ...

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    Page 48 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r date of service performed by description of service e. Service and maintenance log.

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 49 castile pellet insert date of service performed by description of service e. Service and maintenance log (cont’d).

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    Page 50 250-7251h january 28, 2010 r castile pellet insert r r f. Warranty policy.

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    R r r january 28, 2010 250-7251h page 51 castile pellet insert.

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    R hearth & home technologies 1445 north highway colville, wa 99114 division of hni industries 250-7251h january 28, 2010 page 5 contact information: please contact your quadra-fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest quadra-fire dealer please visit our web site at w...