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Quadra-Fire COLBAY-INS Owner's Manual

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    1 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 model: colbay-ins • do not store or use gasoline or other fl am- mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • what to do if you smell gas - do not try to light any appliance. - do not touch any electrical switch. Do no...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 2 model name: ___________________________________________ date purchased/installed: __________________ serial number: __________________________________________ location on fi replace: _____________________ dealership purchased from: ________________...

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    3 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 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! Indicates...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 4 b. Limited lifetime warranty.

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    5 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 b. Limited lifetime warranty (continued).

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 6 c. Btu specifi cations this product is listed to ansi standards for “vented gas appliance heaters” and applicable sections of “gas burn- ing heating appliances for manufactured homes and recreational vehicles”, and “gas fired appliances for use at ...

  • Page 7: User Guide

    7 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 2 2 operating instructions figure 2.1 general operating parts b. Your fireplace warning! Do not operate fi replace before read- ing and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fi replace according to operating instructions could ca...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 8 c. Clear space warning! Do not place combustible objects in front of the fi replace or block louvers.High temperatures may start a fi re. See figure 2.2. Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive objects on mantel or hearth. Heat may damage th...

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    9 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 h. Standing pilot ignition 1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting. 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. 3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "off" position. For your safety read befor...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 10 initial break-in procedure • the appliance should be run three to four hours continuously on high. • turn the appliance off and allow it to completely cool. • remove fi xed glass assembly. See section 12.L. • clean fi xed glass assembly. See secti...

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    11 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 glass cleaning frequency: seasonally by: homeowner tools needed : protective gloves, glass cleaner, drop cloth and a stable work surface. Caution! Handle fi xed glass assembly with care. Glass is breakable. • avoid striking, scratching or slamming...

  • Page 12

    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 12 b. Maintenance tasks-service technician the following tasks must be performed by a qualifi ed technician. Gasket seal and glass assembly inspection frequency: annually by: service technician tools needed: protective gloves, drop cloth and a stable...

  • Page 13: Installer Guide

    13 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 a. Typical appliance system notice: illustrations and photos refl ect typical installations and are for design purposes only. Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. Actual product may vary from pictures in manual vertical termination cap (...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 14 b. Design and installation considerations quadra-fire gas inserts are designed for installations into solid fuel masonry or factory built fi replaces that have been installed in accordance with the national, provin- cial, state and local building ...

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    15 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 5 5 fireplace size requirements in addition to these dimensions, also reference clearances and mantel projections (section 5.B). A. Minimum fireplace opening minimum fi replace opening requirements are shown in figure 5.1. Warning! Risk of fire or...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 16 b. Mantel and wall projections warning! Risk of fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances to combustibles as specifi ed. Framing or fi nishing material closer than the minimums listed must be construct- ed entirely of noncombustible materials (i....

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    17 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 a. Vent termination minimum clearances roof pitch h (min.) ft. Flat to 6/12...........................................................1.0* over 6/12 to 7/12 .................................................1.25* over 7/12 to 8/12 ....................

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 18 7 7 installation preparation prepare the existing solid fuel masonry or factory built non-combustible fi rebox for installation. A. Inspection and cleaning prior to installing the gas insert: • have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected and...

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    19 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 b. Venting components caution! Risk of cuts/abrasions/flying debris. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during instal- lation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. The vertical vent termination system installed on this model includes: • flexible ve...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 20 figure 8.2 cut and bend flashing as needed to fit chimney sealant adhesive • trim chimney top plate to minimize excess overhang or bend over fl ue tile (see figure 8.2). • place 3/8 inch bead of silicone (minimum of 300º continuous exposure rating...

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    21 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 f. Installing adaptor and termination cap for installation of termination cap see minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs (see figure 8.4) . To install adaptor see figure 8.5. Roof pitch h (min.) ft. Flat to 6/12....................1.0* ove...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 22 a. Fuel conversion • make sure the appliance is compatible with available gas types. • conversions must be made by a qualifi ed technician (nfi certifi ed or factory-trained) using hearth & home technologies specifi ed and approved parts. 9 9 gas ...

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    23 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 a b c figure 9.5 c. Valve regulator replacement remove upper and lower back shield. Loosen the set col- lars on the extension rods with the 3/32 in. Allen wrench. Remove the rods and adapter cap. Turn control knob to the off position, ensure that ...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 24 e. Gas connection • refer to reference section 15 for location of gas line access in appliance. • gas line may be run through knockout(s) provided. • the gap between supply piping and gas access hole may be caulked with caulk with a minimum of 300...

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    25 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 notice: do not wire 110 vac to the millivolt valve! This will damage the valve. On/off switch • an on/off switch is included with appliance and should be attached to surround/facing. • if desired an additional wall switch, thermostat, or remote co...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 26 c. Blower installation included in kit: blower. Tools required: powered phillips head screwdriver. Figure 10.3 figure 10.4 figure 10.5 turn off gas and disconnect appliance from electricity. Remove logs and burner from appliance. Remove blower acc...

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    27 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 figure 10.8 blower wiring diagram f = 1/4 in. (6 mm) female spade m = 1/4 in. (6 mm) male spade blower m m f f blk blk wht wht blk r f m m f f m wht blk blk wht grn rheostat snap disc.

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 28 11 11 finishing a. Mantel and wall projections warning! Risk of fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances to combustibles as specifi ed. Framing or fi nishing material closer than the minimums listed must be construct- ed entirely of noncombustib...

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    29 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 a. Remove glass assembly see section 12.L. B. Remove the shipping materials remove shipping materials from inside or underneath the fi rebox. C. Clean the appliance clean/vacuum any sawdust that may have accumulated inside the fi rebox or undernea...

  • Page 30

    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 30 f. Grille installation remove the door of appliance. Remove the four screws (two at each end) holding grille in place. Lift up to remove. Figure 12.5 determine your desired placement of the rocker switch. 1 if you wish to place it on the control p...

  • Page 31

    31 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 h. Ember placement warning! Risk of explosion! Follow ember placement instructions in manual. Do not place embers directly over burner ports. Replace ember material annually. Improperly placed embers interfere with proper burner operation. Ember m...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 32 i. Brick installation figure 12.10 figure 12.11 figure 12.12 figure 12.13 figure 12.14 figure 12.15 finished brick installation install baffle: bring the front edge of the baffle up and forward until the baffle rests on the baffle supports, as sho...

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    33 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 j. Positioning the logs while still breakable, the logs do not become fragile until after the appliance is burned and they have cured. After curing, any handling must be done with care as breakage can easily occur. Note: logs have been designed to...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 34 figure 12.25 figure 12.26 figure 12.27 note: do not close so much as to cause a sooty fl ame. Improper adjustment can cause sooting in the fi rebox and/or on the outside of a house with a horizontal termination. Opens left closes right the air shu...

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    35 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 l. Fixed glass assembly removing fixed glass assembly warning! Risk of asphyxiation! Handle fi xed glass assembly with care. Inspect the gasket to ensure it is undamaged and inspect the glass for cracks, chips or scratches. • do not strike, slam o...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 36 a. Standing pilot ignition system 13 13 troubleshooting with proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qu...

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    37 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 troubleshooting (continued) symptom possible cause corrective action 3. (continued) c. Valve. Turn the valve knob to the on position. Place the on/ off switch in the on position. Take a reading with a millivolt meter at the thermopile terminals. T...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 38 14 14 reference materials a. Appliance dimension diagram dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. Figure 14.1 appliance dimensions minimum firebox opening height: width: depth: front rear front rear top bottom inches 19 ...

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    39 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 b. Vent kits components direct vent flex liner kits (see figure 14.2) link-dv-30b or (link-dv-30): masonry 3 inch fl ex liner kit. Expands to 30 feet. Includes: two liners, termination cap, fl ashing, and link adapter. Link-dv4-30b or (link-dv4-30...

  • Page 40: Colbay-Ins

    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 40 r columbia bay insert colbay-ins beginning manufacturing date: april 2003 ending manufacturing date: ______ c. Service parts 2 13 14 15 6 7 8 10 12 11 9 1 3 4 5 part number list on following page. Log set assembly.

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    41 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 colbay-ins service parts list 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 de...

  • Page 42: Colbay-Ins

    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 42 r colbay-ins beginning manufacturing date: april 2003 ending manufacturing date: ______ service parts #16 bottom firebox assembly important: this is dated information. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide ...

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    43 quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 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 dealer. Stocked at depot item de...

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    Quadra-fire • colbay-ins • 7002-109 rev. N • 8/10 44 quadra-fire, a brand of hearth & home technologies inc. 7571 215 th street west, lakeville, mn 55044 www.Quadra-fi re.Com d. Contact information please contact your quadra-fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the location of your neares...