R columbia bay direct vent gas appliance owner’s manual installation and operation model: colbay-fs-b o-t l tested and listed by portland oregon usa omni-test laboratories, inc. C us do not discard this manual caution • important operating and maintenance instructions included. • leave this manual w...
Page 2 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev.K 10/08 and welcome to the quadra-fire family ! 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 ...
Page 3 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K - table of contents - 10/08 section 1: listing and code approvals a. Appliance certifi cations ......................4 b. Glass specifi cations ............................4 c. Btu specifi cations ..............................4 d. High altitude in...
Page 4 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 1 listing and code approvals the product is listed to ansi standards for “vented gas appliance heaters” and applicable sections of “gas burning heating appliances for manufactured homes and recre- ational vehicles” and "gas fired appliances f...
10/08 page 5 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K note: the following requirements reference various massachusetts and national codes not contained in this document. For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or...
Page 6 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 2 getting started check building codes prior to installation. • installation must comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations. • consult local building, fi re offi cials or authorities having jurisdiction about restr...
10/08 page 7 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 3 appliance location and clearances a. Selecting appliance location note: · illustrations refl ect typical installations and are for design purposes only. · illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. · actual installation may vary due to ...
Page 8 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 4 termination locations a. Vent termination minimum clearances figure 4.2 multiple vertical termination figure 4.1 termination clearances figure 4.3 specifi es minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs. Figure 4.3 minimum height from roo...
10/08 page 9 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K figure 4.4 v = vent terminal x = air supply inlet = area where terminal is not permitted a = 12 inches ............. Clearances above grade, veran- da, porch, deck or balcony b = 12 inches ............ Clearances to window or door that may be...
Page 10 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 5 vent information a. Venting components b. Use of elbows in order to comply with applicable codes and product warranties, use only following venting components: • hearth & home technologies (hht) • security chimney's secure vent chimney sys...
10/08 page 11 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K d. How to use the vent graph e. Venting guidelines figure 5.2 notes the maximum horizontal vent run is 15 ft. (5m) when the vertical vent rise is 10 ft. (3m). The minimum horizontal vent run is 11 in. (279mm). Horizontal sections require a 1...
Page 12 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K female locking lugs male locking lugs step 1. Determine the desired location of the appliance. Check to ensure that wall studs or roof rafters are not in the way when the venting system is attached. If this is the case, you may want to adjus...
10/08 page 13 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K note: (1) installation requires a minimum of 6 in. (152mm) horizontal run of vent with a 1/4 in. (6mm) rise run towards the termination. Each 1 ft. (305mm) of horizontal venting must include a 1/4 in. (6mm) rise. Never allow the vent to run ...
Page 14 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K step 5. Place the wall thimble cover over the pipe assembly and slide the appliance and vent assembly towards the wall, carefully inserting the vent pipe into the vent cap assembly. It is important that the vent pipe extend into the vent cap...
10/08 page 15 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K note: maximum number of 45° elbows permitted for a vertical installation is eight, provided their installation does not decrease maximum allowable horizontal run (as specified by vent graph, on page 11). Figure 5.11 35 ft. (11m) maximum note...
Page 16 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K plumber's tape connected to wall strap wall strap two 45 degree elbows step 2. S et the gas appliance in its desired location. Drop a plumb bob down from the ceiling to the position of the appliance flue exit, and mark the location where the...
10/08 page 17 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K step 7. Continue to assemble pipe sections until the height of the vent (before adding the termination cap) meets the minimum code requirements as outlined in the current can/cga-b149 installation codes (in canada), the national fuel gas cod...
Page 18 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 2. Cathedral ceiling level cathedral ceiling support box 2 in. (51mm) min. Below finished ceiling cut hole 1/8 in. (3mm) greater in size than pattern of support box as it is projected onto roof line figure 5.18 figure 5.19 step 1. Follow ins...
10/08 page 19 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 3. Class a metal chimney figure 5.21 top adapter sheet metal screws flex pipe high wind termination cap sheet metal screws drill four 1/8 in. (3mm) diameter holes figure 5.22 figure 5.23 figure 5.24 step 1. Remove existing chimney cap. Step ...
Page 20 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 4. Existing masonry chimney figure 5.25 termination cap flashing 4 in. (102mm) flex liner top adaptor retro connector 90 degree elbow direct vent pipe 10 in. X 10 in. (254mm x 254mm) framed opening in wall studwall masonry chimney retro conn...
10/08 page 21 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K step 7. If additional lengths of flex liner are needed to span the chimney height, use a flex coupler to connect the pieces of flex liner together. Connect the flex to the coupler by using four sheet metal screws for each side ( figure 5.28)...
Page 22 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 6 gas information a. Fuel conversions before making gas connections ensure that the appliance being installed is compatible with the available gas type. Any natural or propane gas conversions necessary to meet the appliance and locality need...
10/08 page 23 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K a b c figure 6.5 turn control knob to the off position, ensure that gas supply to the valve has been turned off. Using a torx th20, or slotted screwdriver, remove the three pressure reg- ulator mounting screws (a), pressure regulator tower (...
Page 24 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K b. Gas pressures if the pressure is not suffi cient, ensure: 1) the piping used is large enough. 2) the supply regulator is adequately adjusted. 3) that the total gas load for the residence does not exceed the amount supplied. The supply reg...
10/08 page 25 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K • a small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines. When fi rst lighting appliance it will take a short time for air to purge from lines. When purging is complete the appliance will light and operate normally. Air only needs to be purge...
Page 26 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 7 electrical information a. Recommendation for wire c. Standing pilot ignition system wiring see b5 below for recommended maximum lead length (two wire) when using wall thermostat/switch. B. Connecting to the appliance this appliance does no...
10/08 page 27 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K figure 7.1 caution label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. Shock hazard. • replace damaged wire with type 105 o c rate...
Page 28 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 8 appliance setup a. Remove shipping materials remove shipping materials from inside or underneath the fi rebox. B. Accessories install approved accessories per instructions included with accessories. Refer to section 12 for appropriate acce...
10/08 page 29 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K figure 8.4 holding both sides of the metal refractory brick piece, pull slightly together and rotate out of the firebox. Install new brick set figure 8.5 install rear panel, gently wedging it between sup- port shelf and baffle base. Install ...
Page 30 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K figure 8.9 place right and left front logs on burner in the grooves provided on the burner surface. F. Mineral wool • follow ember placement instructions in manual. • do not place embers directly over burner ports. • replace ember material a...
10/08 page 31 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K included in kit: blower; 2 female spade wire connec- tors. Turn off power supply. Remove blower housing from appliance, if necessary. Disassemble housing if needed, retaining all fasteners, and remove the blower. Reassemble blower in housing...
Page 32 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K refer to the vent graph on page 11. If your installation falls within the range of the gray shaded area of graph, it may be necessary to make an adjustment to the vertical damper to improve the flame appearance in your appliance. Figure 8.14...
10/08 page 33 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 9 operating instructions a. Before lighting appliance read this entire manual prior to using the appliance. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Glass door must be in place when appl...
Page 34 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K c. Lighting appliance 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 bef...
10/08 page 35 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K d. After appliance is lit when you light your appliance, you may notice that it pro- duces heat which does have an associated odor or smell. If you feel this odor is excessive it may require the initial three to four hour continuous burn on ...
Page 36 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 10 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 qualifi ed service person in the ...
10/08 page 37 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K symptom possible cause corrective action 3. (continued) c. Defective valve. Turn the valve knob to the on position. Place the on/off switch in the on position. Check the millivolt meter at the thermopile terminals. The millivolt meter should...
Page 38 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 11 maintaining and servicing your appliance although the frequency of your appliance servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a qualifi ed service technician should perform an appliance check-up at the begin...
10/08 page 39 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K inspect maintenance tasks doors 1. Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair as necessary. 2. Verify no obstructions to air fl ow. 3. Verify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects. Gasket seal, glass a...
Page 40 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K b. Service and maintenance log date of service performed by description of service.
10/08 page 41 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 12 reference materials a. Appliance dimension diagram dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. For clearances refer to section 3. Figure 12.1 appliance dimensions a b f g h i j k c d e location inches millimeter lo...
Page 42 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K b. Vent components diagram figure 12.2 slp series vent components 9-7/16 in. 240 mm 6-9/16 in. 167 mm 6-9/16 in. 167 mm 6-9/16 in. 167 mm 6-9/16 in. 167 mm 6 in. 152 mm 6-1/2 in. 165 mm 9-3/4 in. 248 mm 9-1/4 in. 235 mm 7-1/4 in. 184 mm 7-1/...
10/08 page 43 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K c. Vent components list components slp-wt-bk ceiling support / wall thimble, black slp-ccs-bk cathedral ceiling support, black slp6-bk 6 inch pipe length, black slp4-bk 9 inch pipe length, black slp12-bk 12 inch pipe length, black slp34-bk 2...
Page 44 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K service parts diagram part number list on following page. Log set assembly colbay-fs-b columbia bay free standing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 r d. Service parts list beginning manufacturing date: feb 2005 ending manufacturing date: ______.
10/08 page 45 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 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 i...
Page 46 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K d. Service parts r 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....
10/08 page 47 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K e. Limited lifetime warranty hearth & home technologies limited warranty hearth & home technologies (“hht”) and its respective brands extends the following warranty for hht gas, wood, pellet and electric appliances purchased from an authoriz...
Page 48 10/08 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K e. Limited lifetime warranty (continued) • this limited warranty does not extend to or include surface fi nish on the appliance or terminations, door gasketing, glass gasketing, glass discoloration, fi rebrick, pellet logs, kaowool or other ...
Page 49 quadra-fire • columbia bay • 250-5195 rev. K 10/08 hearth & home technologies 1445 north highway colville, wa 99114 division of hht industries contact information : please contact your quadra-fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest quadra-fire dealer, pleas...
