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Quadra-Fire QFP44 Owner's Manual

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 1 model(s): qfp44 owner’s manual installation and operation r installation and service of this appliance should be performed by qualified personnel. Hearth & home technologies suggests nfi certifi ed or factory-trained professionals, or technicians supe...

  • Page 2

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 2 listing label information/location model name: ___________________________________________ date purchased/installed: __________________ serial number: __________________________________________ location on fi replace: _____________________ dealership ...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 3 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 a ...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 4  = contains updated information. 15 appliance setup a. Remove glass assembly 53 b. Clean the appliance 53 c. Install the refractory 53 d. Adjust the air shutter 54 e. Adjust the vertical baffl e 55 f. Install logs, ember bed & rockwool 55 g. Install ...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 5 b. Limited lifetime warranty 4021-645c 12-29-10 page 1 of 2 hearth & home technologies inc. Limited lifetime warranty hearth & home technologies inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”hht”), extends the following warranty for hht gas, wood, pellet, co...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 6 b. Limited lifetime warranty (continued) 4021-645c 12-29-10 page 2 of 2 warranty conditions: 7klvzduudqw\rqo\fryhuv++7dssoldqfhvwkdwduhsxufkdvhgwkurxjkdq++7dxwkrul]hgghdohuruglvwulexwru$olvwri ++7dxwkrul]hgghdohuvlvdydlodeohrqwkh++7eudqghgzhevlwhv 7kl...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 7 c. Btu specifi cations models: qfp44 laboratory: underwriters laboratories, inc. (ul) type: vented gas fireplace heater standard: ansi z21.88b-2008 • csa 2.33b-2008 e. Non-combustible materials specifi cation material which will not ignite and burn. S...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 8 h. 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 owned or operated by...

  • Page 9: User Guide

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 9 decorative doors (not shown) section 2.E. Fixed glass assembly section 2.F. Mantel hearth (not required) dashboard control section 2.G. Clear space section 2.D. Figure 2.1 general operating parts b. Your fireplace warning! Do not operate fi replace be...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 10 clear space 3 ft (0.91 m) in front of appliance 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 ...

  • Page 11

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 11 ignitor battery box by pulling the drawer forward, the ignitor battery box can be accessed to replace the aa battery as necessary. See figure 2.4. Ignitor battery box figure 2.4 accessing the ignitor battery box. G. Remote operation this remote contr...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 12 remote receiver the remote receiver has a 3-position slide switch: off/remote/on (see figure 2.5). Note: the remote receiver will only respond to the transmitter when the 3-position slide button on the remote receiver is in the remote position. If th...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 13 1. Low - battery power low. Replace batteries within two weeks. 2. Timer - indicates time remaining before system shuts off, when timer- programmed, 9 - hour maximum setting. 3. Mode - indicates operation mode of system. On indicates the system is on...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 14 setting °f/°c scale the factory setting for temperature is degrees fahrenheit °f). To change this setting to degrees centigrade (°c): • remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter and locate the “setting button” at the top center of batte...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 15 adjusting the flame height - operates in on or thermo mode this remote control system allows the user to control the height of the flame when the gas valve is factory equipped with a flame controller. • press and release flame button to change fl ame...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 16 h. Before lighting fireplace before operating this fi replace for the fi rst time, have a qualifi ed service technician: • verify all shipping materials have been removed from inside and/or underneath the fi rebox. • review proper placement of logs, ...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 17 1. Turn unit off with remote. 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 before lighting lighting instructions to turn...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 18 initial break-in procedure • the fireplace should be run three to four hours continuously on high. • turn the fi replace off and allow it to completely cool. • remove fi xed glass assembly. See section 15.A. • clean fi xed glass assembly. See section...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 19 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 gla...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 20 control compartment and firebox top frequency: annually by: qualifi ed service technician tools needed: protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, dust cloths • vacuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair. Use caution when cleaning these areas. Scr...

  • Page 21: Installer Guide

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 21 noncombustible roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around pipe (section 10) ceiling firestop on floor of attic (section 8) vent pipe (sections 7, 8, 10) framing/header (section 5) gas line (section 11) framing headed off in ceiling joists (sect...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 22 b. 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 out- side. No additional outside air source i...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 23 5 5 framing and clearances a. Select appliance location when selecting a location for the appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls (see figure 5.1). Warning! Risk of fire or burns! Provide adequate clearance around air o...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 24 combustible flooring may be installed next to the front of the appliance. All surfaces must be flush with the bottom of the unit. C b a drywall 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) 0 in. 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) 0 in. D 40-7/8 in. (1038 mm) to ceiling 0 in. To level of stando...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 25 mantel non-combustible face a a = 53 in. (1346 mm) min. Non-combustible mantel 12 in. (308 mm) maximum depth a = 66 in. (1676 mm) min. Combustible mantel d. Mantel and wall projections warning! Risk of fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances to co...

  • Page 26

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 26 a. Vent termination minimum clearances figure 6.1 minimum height from roof to lowest discharge opening horizontal overhang 12 x 20 in. (508 mm) lowest discharge opening termination cap roof pitch is x / 12 vertical wall h (min.) - minimum height from...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 27 dimension descriptions a clearance above the ground, a veranda, porch, deck or balcony - 12 in. (30 cm) minimum. * b clearance to window or door that may be opened – 10,000 btus or less, 6 in. (15 cm) minimum; 10,000-50,000 btus, 9 in. (23 cm) minimu...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 28 horizontal vertical 8-1/2 in. 8-1/2 in. 12 in. On 45° runs, 1 ft (.3 m) of diagonal is equal to 8-1/2 in. (216 mm) horizontal run and 8-1/2 in. (216 mm) vertical run. A. Approved pipe this appliance is approved for use with hearth & home technologies...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 29 h 1 v 1 to replace the fi rst starter elbow with two 45° elbows, refer to figure 7.4. All other 90° elbows can be replaced with two 45° elbows. General rules: • subtract 3 ft. From the total h measurement for each 90° elbow installed horizontally. • ...

  • Page 30

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 30 4 ft min. (1.22 m) 17 ft max. (5.18 m) 3 ft min. (.91 m) 1. Top vent - horizontal termination - (continued) figure 7.4 two 45° elbows replacing one 90° elbow figure 7.5 three elbows h 1 v 1 v 2 h 2 installed vertically v 1 h 1 v 2 h 2 3 ft (.91 m) 3 ...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 31 2. Top vent - vertical termination no elbow figure 7.7 figure 7.8 two elbows note: if installing a vertical vent/ter- mination off the top of the appliance, the fl ue restrictor should be used. See section 15.E. For necessary damper adjustment. 12 ft...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 32 figure 7.9 2. Top vent - vertical termination - (continued) three elbows 12 ft (3.66 m) min. 60 ft (18.29 m) max. Maximum horizontal run is 100% of vertical, but cannot exceed 26 ft (7.92 m).

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 33 no combustible framing to be located within shaded area. 1-1/2 in. (13 mm) minimum to perpendicular wall. Wa l l 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 header drywall 3 in. (76 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) minimum air space clearance to bottom and sides of horizontal pipe must be at l...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 34 c. Install the ceiling firestop a ceiling fi restop must be used between fl oors and at- tics. • frame an opening 10 in. By 10 in. (254 mm by 254 mm) whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling/fl oor (see figure 8.3). • frame the area with the same sized...

  • Page 35

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 35 bend all tabs inward 90° to maintain clearance and prevent insulation from falling inside insert 3 screws bend 4 tabs inward 90° to maintain clearance d. Install attic insulation shield warning! Fire risk. Do not allow loose materials or insulation t...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 36 a. Secure and level the appliance warning! Risk of fire! Prevent contact with: • sagging or loose insulation • insulation backing or plastic • framing and other combustible materials block openings into the chase to prevent entry of blown-in insulati...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 37 lances 10 10 install vent pipe a. Assemble vent sections attach pipe to the firebox assembly note: the end of the pipe sections with the lanced tabs will face towards the appliance. Attach the fi rst pipe section to the starting collar: • lanced pipe...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 38 b. Assemble slip sections warning! Risk of fire or asphyxiation! Overlap pipe sections at least 1 1/2 in. (38 mm). Secure slip sections with two screws which must not exceed 1/2 in. (13 mm) in length. Use the pilot holes. Pipe could separate if not p...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 39 figure 10.7 securing vertical pipe sections figure 10.8 securing horizontal pipe sections d. Disassemble vent sections • rotate either section (see figure 10.9) so the seams on both pipe sections are aligned as shown in figure 10.10. • pull carefully...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 40 e. Install metal roof flashing • see minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs (figure 10.11) to determine the length of pipe to extend through the roof. • slide the roof fl ashing over the pipe sections extending through the roof as shown in fi...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 41 f. Assemble and install storm collar caution! Risk of cuts, abrasions or flying debris. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installa- tion. Sheet metal edges are sharp. • connect both halves of the storm collar with two screws (see figur...

  • Page 42

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 42 important notice: heat shields may not be fi eld constructed. H. Heat shield requirements for horizontal termination warning! Risk of fire! To prevent overheating and fi re, heat shields must extend through the entire wall thick- ness. • do not remov...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 43 interior heat shield or extended heat shield wall shield firestop heat shield 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) min. Overlap sheathing slip section can be extended inner vent outer vent exterior figure 10.16 venting through the wall note: when using termination caps...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 44 11 11 shrouds • chase top shrouds may be fi eld constructed where permitted by regional building codes. Warning! Risk of fire! Shrouds must be constructed as specifi ed. Improper construction may overheat chase top. Notice: some regional codes requir...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 45 min. Base dim min. Height min. Base dim figure 11.2 mailbox style shroud dimensions minimum opening height minimum base dimension min. Opening width min. Base dimension minimum height figure 11.2 roofed style shroud dimensions roofed style shroud (ma...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 46 a. Fuel conversion • make sure the appliance is compatible with available gas types. • conversions must be made by a qualified service technician using hearth & home technologies specifi ed and approved parts. 12 12 gas information • turn control kno...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 47 control knob screw (pressure adjustment) pin (blue-ng, red-lp) solenoid lock nut figure 12.7 valve components • replace 2 screws holding pilot bracket to burner. • pull hood keeper from pilot and lift hood off pilot assembly. See figure 12.5. Figure ...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 48 c. Gas connection • refer to reference section 17.A. For location of gas line access in appliance. • gas line may be run through knockout provided on the left side only. • the gap between supply piping and gas access hole may be caulked with caulk wi...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 49 b. Standing pilot ignition system wiring • the standing pilot ignition system wiring does not require a 110 vac supply to operate. • a 110 vac junction box must be installed for use with a fan or remote control. See figure 13.2 for junction box wirin...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 50 d. Electrical service and repair warning! Risk of shock! Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. Figure 13.1 wiring diagram war...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 51 mantel non-combustible face a a = 53 in. (1346 mm) min. Non-combustible mantel 12 in. (308 mm) maximum depth a = 66 in. (1676 mm) min. Combustible mantel figure 14.1 minimum vertical and maximum horizontal dimensions 11 in. (279 mm) min. To perpendic...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 52 0 in. 0 in. 0 in. Finish wall material may be combustible - top and sides high temperature sealant (300° f/149° c min.) non-combustible zone these joints may be taped and covered with joint compound. B. Facing material • the qfp44 is shipped with non...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 53 15 15 appliance setup c. Install the refractory • remove the refractory retainer from each side of the fi rebox. • put the left side refractory in place and reinstall the left side refractory retainer. Glass latches figure 15.1 glass assembly removal...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 54 • install the upper back refractory. Figure 15.4 install upper back refractory • install the right side refractory. • slide the back refractory slightly from side to side as necessary to close up any gaps in the corners. • install the right side refr...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 55 figure 15.7 adjust the vertical baffl e figure 15.8 positioning rear log f. Install logs, ember bed & rockwool • remove the grate from the hearth by removing the screws. • position rear log over the locating tabs at the rear of the hearth pan. See fi...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 56 • position the right front log over the grate bars, aligning the cut outs on the bottom of the log with the bars. See figure 15.12 figure 15.12 positioning right front leg • position the cutout on the bottom of the left log over the locating bracket ...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 57 warning! Risk of explosion! Follow rockwool placement instructions. Do not place rockwool directly over burner ports. Replace rockwool material annually. Improperly placed rockwool interferes with proper burner operation. • rockwool is shipped with t...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 58 a. Standing pilot ignition system 16 16 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 quali...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 59 troubleshooting (continued) symptom possible causes corrective actions 4. Rear burner switch does not turn off the back burner. A. Power failure. Verify that 120 vac is present at the unit. If power if off, the mlt switch must be placed in the on pos...

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    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 60 17 17 reference materials 49 in. 1245 mm 40 in. 1016 mm 35-1/2 in. 902 mm a. Appliance dimension diagram dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. For framing dimensions and clearances refer to section 5. Figure 17.1 applian...

  • Page 61

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 61 b. Vent components diagrams figure 17.2 dvp vent components effective height/length dvp pipe (see chart) pipe inches mm dvp4 4 102 dvp6 6 152 dvp12 12 305 dvp24 24 610 dvp36 36 914 dvp48 48 1219 dvp6a 3 - 6 76 - 152 dvp12a 3 - 12 76 - 305 effective h...

  • Page 62

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 62 b. Vent components diagrams (continued) figure 17.3 dvp vent components 13-1/4 in. (367 mm) 24-5/8 in. (625 mm) 27-1/2 in. (698 mm) rf6m roof flashing multi-pak 31 in. (787 mm) 24-5/8 in. (625 mm) 13-1/4 in. (367 mm) rf12m roof flashing multi-pak bek...

  • Page 63

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 63 b. Vent components diagrams (continued) figure 17.4 dvp vent components 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) 5-1/4 in. (133 mm) 12-1/2 in. (318 mm) dvp-tvhw vertical termination cap (high wind) 14 in. (356 mm) 12 in. (305 mm) 12-1/8 in. (314 mm) 7-1/8 in. (181 mm) 8-3...

  • Page 64

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 64 b. Vent components diagrams (continued) figure 17.5 dvp vent components dvp-trap1 dvp-trap2 dvp-hpc1 dvp-hpc2 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 ...

  • Page 65: Qfp44-Ng

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 65 c. Service parts qfp44-ng 44 in. Gas appliance - dv beginning manufacturing date: aug 2006 ending manufacturing date: ______ r 13 14 17 18 20 16 19 15 28 29 26 24 22 21 27 23 25 6 3 1 7 4 2 5 log set assembly refractory assembly part number list on f...

  • Page 66: Qfp44-Ng

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 66 qfp44-ng c. Service parts 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. S...

  • Page 67: Qfp44-Ng

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 67 qfp44-ng qfp44-ng r beginning manufacturing date: aug 2006 ending manufacturing date: ______ 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.3 30.5 30.6 30.7 30.8 30.9 30.10 30.11 30.12 30.13 30.14 30.15 30.16 30.17 30.18 30.19 30.20 30.21 30.22 30.23 30.24 30.25 30.26 30.27 30.2...

  • Page 68: Qfp44-Ng

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 68 qfp44-ng 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 69

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 69 d. Optional components door (iron full view) df-qfp44-ifv door (iron operable) df-qfp44-iop door (craftsman operable, black) df-qfp44-cop-bk door (craftsman operable, sienna bronz) df-qfp44-cop-sb wall thermostat - manual 812-3760 wall thermostat - p...

  • Page 70

    Quadra-fire • qfp44 • 4051-300 • rev. U • 4/11 70 e. Contact information please contact your quadra-fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the location of your nearest quadra-fire dealer, please visit www.Quadra-fire.Com. - notes - ___________________________________________________________...