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Quadra-Fire Expression 36 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: QV36A-FB

Summary of Expression 36

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    1 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 model: expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 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 ...

  • Page 2: Congratulations

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 2 congratulations model name: ___________________________________________ date purchased/installed: __________________ serial number: __________________________________________ location on appliance: ____________________ dealership purc...

  • Page 3

    3 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 table of contents 1 listing and code approvals a. Appliance certifi cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 b. Btu specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 c. High altitu...

  • Page 4

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 4 note: this installation must conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes you must comply with the national fuel gas code, ansi z223.1-latest edition in the u.S.A. And the can/cga b149 installation codes in canada. 1 1 list...

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    5 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 g. Requirements for the commonwealth of massachusetts for all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those own...

  • Page 6

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 6 a. Design and installation considerations quadra-fire direct vent gas appliances are designed to operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. No additional outsid...

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    7 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 d. Inspect firebox surface cracking or crazing of fi rebrick material is normal and expected. The following types of cracks are acceptable and do not require replacement of the unit or the fi rebox: • cracks that do not propagate enti...

  • Page 8

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 8 a d e 1/2 in. F b c f 3 3 framing and clearances note: • illustrations reflect typical installations and are for design purposes only. • illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. • actual installation may vary due to individual d...

  • Page 9

    9 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 5 4 3 2 1 2 1 4 6 8 1/2 fire risk. • construct chase to all clearance specifi cations in manual. • locate and install appliance to all clearance specifi cations in manual. D. Clearances fire risk. Odor risk. • install appliance on har...

  • Page 10

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 10 c b d a figure 3.4 clearances to combustibles e h i g j f clearance to combustibles a b c d e f g h i j rough opening (vent pipe) rough opening (height) rough opening (depth) rough opening (width) clearance to ceiling combustible flo...

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    11 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 a. Vent termination minimum clearances fire risk. Explosion risk. Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as specifi ed. • do not pack air space with insulation or other materials. Failure to keep insulation or other materials away f...

  • Page 12

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 12 o n p r q v = vent terminal x = air supply inlet = area where terminal is not permitted figure 4.4 minimum clearances for termination a = 12 inches.................Clearances above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony b = 12 inches...

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    13 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 fire hazard. Explosion risk. Asphyxiation risk. Do not connect this gas appliance to a chimney fl ue serving a separate solid-fuel or gas burning appliance. • vent this appliance directly outside. • use separate vent system for this ...

  • Page 14

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 14 note: must have a 12 inch minimum vertical vent before attaching a 90° elbow to the unit. H 1 v 1 figure 5.3 figure 5.4 d. Vent diagrams 1. Top vent - horizontal termination one elbow two elbows * if the horizontal component is less ...

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    15 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 figure 5.5 1. Top vent - horizontal termination - (continued) three elbows h t v t h 2 h 1 v 2 v 1 v t min. H t max. 1 ft. 6 in. 3 ft. 2 ft. 6 in. 6 ft. 3 ft. 6 in. 9 ft. 4 ft. 10 ft. 4 ft. 6 in. 12 ft. 5 ft. 6 in. 15 ft. 6 ft. 6 in....

  • Page 16

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 16 2. Top vent - vertical termination no elbow figure 5.6 figure 5.7 two elbows v 1 h t v t v 1 = 40 ft. Max. (12.2 m) * if the horizontal component is less than 5 feet then the total vent run can be extended to 40 feet. V t min. H t ma...

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    17 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 figure 5.8 2. Top vent - vertical termination - (continued) three elbows installed horizontally h t h 2 h 1 v 1 v 2 v t v t min. H t max. 1 ft. 6 in. 3 ft. 2 ft. 6 in. 6 ft. 3 ft. 6 in. 9 ft. 4 ft. 10 ft. 4 ft. 6 in. 12 ft. 5 ft. 6 i...

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    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 18 a. Pipe clearances to combustibles 6 6 vent clearances and framing b. Wall penetration framing combustible wall penetration frame a hole in a combustible wall for an interior wall shield fi restop, (figure 6.2) whenever a wall is pen...

  • Page 19

    19 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 c. Vertical penetration framing installing the ceiling firestop • frame an opening 10 inches by 10 inches whenever the vent system penetrates a ceiling/fl oor (see figure 6.3). • frame the area with the same sized lumber as used in c...

  • Page 20

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 20 7 7 appliance preparation a. Removing non-combustible facing mate- rial assembly the non-combustible assembly is located on the back side of appliance. Caution handle with care • non-combustible material may be damaged if dropped. • ...

  • Page 21

    21 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 c. Securing and leveling the appliance the diagram shows how to properly position, level, and secure the appliance (see figure 7.8). Nailing tabs are pro- vided to secure the appliance to the framing members. • venting - refer to ven...

  • Page 22

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 22 fire risk. • follow these instructions exactly. • facing materials must be installed properly to prevent fi re. • no materials may be substituted without authorization by hearth & home technologies. Warning apply fasteners from faste...

  • Page 23

    23 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 fiberglass rope ring first vent component fire risk exhaust fumes risk impaired performance of appliance • overlap pipe slip sections at least 1-1/2 inches. • use pilot holes for screws. • screws must not exceed one inch long. • pipe...

  • Page 24

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 24 figure 8.5 seams note: make sure that the seams are not aligned to prevent unintentional disconnection. Incorrect correct assembling dvp-12a slip sections the outer fl ue of the slip section should slide over the outer fl ue of the p...

  • Page 25

    25 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 b. Disassembly of vent sections to disassemble any two pieces of pipe, rotate either section (see figure 8.11), so that the seams on both pipe sections are aligned (see figure 8.12). They can then be carefully pulled apart. Securing ...

  • Page 26

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 26 c. Installing heat shield and horizontal termination cap note: where required, an exterior wall fl ashing is available. When penetrating a brick wall, a brick extension kit is available for framing the brick. Heat shield requirements...

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    27 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 screws caulk storm collar (1 of 3) d. Installing roof flashing and vertical ter- mination cap for installation of vertical termination cap see minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs (see figure 8.14). Caulk the gap between th...

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    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 28 figure 8.17 assembling the storm collar figure 8.18 assembling the storm collar around the pipe connect both halves of the storm collar with two screws (see figure 8.17). Wrap the storm collar around the exposed pipe section and alig...

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    29 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 note: have the gas supply line installed in accordance with local building codes, if any. If not, follow ansi 223.1. Installation should be done by a qualifi ed installer approved and/or licensed as required by the locality. (in the ...

  • Page 30

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 30 fire hazard. Do not change the valve settings. • this valve has been preset at the factory. • changing valve settings may result in fi re hazard or bodily injury. High altitude installations u.L. Listed gas appliances are tested and ...

  • Page 31

    31 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 a. Recommendation for wire this appliance requires 110-120 vac be wired to the junction box either for use of optional accessories or for proper operation of the appliance. 10 10 electrical information note: this appliance must be el...

  • Page 32

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 32 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 105º c rated wi...

  • Page 33

    33 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 a. Mantel projections figure 11.1 shows the minimum vertical and correspond- ing maximum horizontal dimensions of appliance mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the appliance. 11 11 finishing b. Facing...

  • Page 34

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 34 12 12 appliance setup a. Remove shipping materials remove shipping materials from inside or underneath the fi rebox. B. Clean the appliance clean/vacuum any sawdust that may have accumulated inside the fi rebox or underneath in the c...

  • Page 35: Log Assembly: Logs-2062

    35 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 log assembly: logs-2062 e. Positioning the logs carefully remove the logs from the packaging. Caution: logs are fragile! Figure 12.1 1 1 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 carefully remove the grate from the foam sup- ports and then remove the foam...

  • Page 36

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 36 log #3: (srv2062-703) place log #3 on the burner in the same way but on the left front of the burner. Log #2: (srv2062-702) place log #2 on the burner so that the bottom of the log conforms with the contour of the burner. The outside...

  • Page 37

    37 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 figure 12.7 figure 12.8 figure 12.9 1 1 log #6: (srv340-705) rest log #6 on the left smooth cut-out area on top of log #1 and place the lower end on log #3. The notch on the bottom of log #6 should rest on the wedge shape on the end ...

  • Page 38

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 38 f. Glass assembly handle glass doors with care. • inspect the gasket to ensure it is undamaged. • inspect the glass for cracks, chips or scratches. • do not strike, slam or scratch glass. • do not operate appliance with glass door re...

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    39 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 h. Grilles and trim install optional marble and brass trim surround kits as de- sired. Marble, brass, brick, tile, or other noncombustible materials can be used to cover up the gap between the sheet rock and the appliance. Do not obs...

  • Page 40

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 40 a. Before lighting appliance this appliance has an intellifire ignition system. 13 13 operating instructions caution if installing intellifire ignition battery backup: • do not install batteries if the backup mode may not be used for...

  • Page 41: Lighting

    41 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 b. Lighting appliance ipi ignition 1. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand. 2. Wait fi ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for ga...

  • Page 42

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 42 initial break-in procedure when you light the 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 ...

  • Page 43

    43 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 14 14 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 per...

  • Page 44

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 44 intellifire ignition system - (continued) symptom possible cause corrective action 3. (continued) pilot lights but continues to spark, and main burner will not ignite. (if the pilot contin- ues to spark after the pilot fl ame has bee...

  • Page 45

    45 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 15 15 maintaining and servicing appliance although the frequency of appliance servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a qualifi ed service technician should perform an appliance checkup at the begin...

  • Page 46

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 46 inspect maintenance tasks doors, surrounds and fronts 1. Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary. Recommend addition of screen if one is not present. 2. Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair as necessary...

  • Page 47

    47 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 16 16 reference materials h l k p r o a s j i ø f c g e v u t b d m q gas line access electrical access a. Appliance dimension diagram dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. For framing dimensions and cle...

  • Page 48

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 48 b. Vent components diagrams figure 16.2 dvp vent components pipe effective length inches millimeters dvp4 4 102 dvp6 6 152 dvp12 12 305 dvp24 24 610 dvp36 36 914 dvp48 48 1219 dvp6a 3 to 6 76 to 152 dvp12a 3 to 12 76 to 305 dvp12mi 3...

  • Page 49

    49 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 dvp-trap1 dvp-trap2 dvp-trapk2 dvp-trapk1 dvp-trap horizontal termination cap 15-1/8 in. (384 mm) 12 in. (305 mm) 8 in. (203 mm) max effective length note: heat shields must overlap by a minimum of 1-1/2 in. (38 mm). The heat shield ...

  • Page 50

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 50 b. Vent components diagrams (continued) figure 16.4 dvp vent components 13-1/4 in. (367 mm) 24-5/8 in. (625 mm) 27-1/2 in. (127 mm) rf6m roof flashing multi-pak 31 in. (787 mm) 24-5/8 in. (625 mm) 13-1/4 in. (367 mm) rf12m roof flash...

  • Page 51: Qv36A-Fb

    51 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 c. Service parts service parts diagram qv36a-fb beginning manufacturing date: april 2004 ending manufacturing date:______ r part number list on following page. Log set assembly 6 5 1 3 2 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16.

  • Page 52

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 52 c. Service parts list qv36a-fb 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 a...

  • Page 53: Qv36A-Fb

    53 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 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...

  • Page 54

    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 54 d. Limited lifetime warranty.

  • Page 55

    55 quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 d. Limited lifetime warranty (continued).

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    Quadra-fire • expression 36 (qv36a-fb) • 2062-900 rev. Q • 2/10 56 quadra-fire, a brand of hearth & home technologies inc. 7571 215 th street west, lakeville, mn 55044 www.Quadrafi re.Com e. Contact information please contact your quadra-fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the location o...