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Quadra-Fire • QV36DB • 2017-900 Rev. C • 5/05

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-

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 not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency, or the gas

supplier.

Model:

QV36DB

Installers Guide

WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-

TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,

SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN

CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-

AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR

ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFOR-

MATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN-

STALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, OR THE

GAS SUPPLIER.

Underwriters

Laboratories Listed

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS

GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE.

1. This appliance may be installed in an af-

termarket, permanently located, manufac-

tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited

by local codes.

2. This appliance is only for use with the type

of gas indicated on the rating plate. This

appliance is not convertible for use with

other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION

IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT

FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR

EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUS-

ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-

SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: (United States) 4,112,913; 4,408,594; 4,422,426; 4,424,792; 4,520,791; 4,793,322;

4,852,548; 4,875,464; 5,000,162; 5,016,609; 5,076,254 5,191,877; 5,218,953; 5,328,356; 5,429,495; 5,452,708; 5,542,407; 5,613,487; (Australia)

543790; 586383; (Canada) 1,123,296; 1,297,746; 2,195,264; (Mexico) 97-0457; (New Zealand) 200265; or other U.S. And foreign patents pending.

Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any

questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest

dealer, please call 1-800-926-4356

Quadra-Fire, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.

1445 North Highway, Colville, WA 99114

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Summary of QV36DB

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1 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 - do not store or use gasoline or other flam- 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 not use any phone in yo...
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2 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 these units must use one of the vent systems described in the installing the fireplace section of the installers guide. No other vent systems or components may be used. This gas fireplace and vent assembly must be vented directly to the outside and mus...
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3 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 table of contents safety and warning information ................................................ 2 service parts list ....................................................................... 4 section 1: approvals and codes ...............................
Page 4: Approvals and
7 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 appliance certification the fireplace model discussed in this installers guide has been tested to certification standards and listed by the applicable laboratories. Certification model: qv36db laboratory: underwriters laboratories type: direct vent gas...
Page 5: Getting Started
8 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 introducing the quadra-fire gas fireplace quadra-fire direct vent gas fireplaces are designed to op- erate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. The information contained in this in...
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9 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 figure 1. Diagram of the qv36db 41 1/8 [1044mm] 38 [965mm] 36 1/8 [916mm] 25 1/4 [642mm] 34 5/8 [879mm] 8 5/8 [219mm] vent collars electrical access 26 7/8 [682mm] 12 3/4 [323mm] 3 1/2 [90mm] gas line access 2 1/8 [55mm] 6 7/8 [174mm] 14 1/4 [362mm] 8 ...
Page 7: Installing The Fireplace
10 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 3 installing the fireplace step 1. Locating the fireplace for space and clearance requirements for locating a fire- place within a room see figure 2. A b c d e 42” 22” 36” 51” 72” for minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination clearance diagr...
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11 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 framing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. A. ............. 42”* b. ......... 38 1/2” c. ............... 22” d. ........ 42-3/4” e. ......... 27 7/8” figure 3. Framing dimensions step 2. Framing the fireplace fireplace framing can be bu...
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12 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 note: pipes overlap 1-1/4 inches at each joint. Figure 4. Dvp-series direct vent component specifications (5-inch inner pipe / 8-inch outer pipe) dvp90st 12-9/16 11-1/4 7-1/4 1-1/4 typ 1/2 typ 8-9/16 dvp36 dvp48 48 24 36 4 6 dvp4 dvp6 12 dvp12 2 min. ...
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13 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 figure 5. Vent system components and termination kits step 3. Installing the vent system a. Vent system approvals this model is approved to use dvp-series direct vent pipe components and terminations (see figures 4 and 5). Ap- proved vent system compo...
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14 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 figure 6. Straight up vertical venting straight up vertical venting v (ft.) 40' max. (12.4 m) cap v flue restrictor instructions 1. Remove exhaust shield using a 1/4” nut driver by removing the four screws securing it in place (see figure 7). Figure 8...
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15 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 horizontal venting kit no. H max. Run dvp-trap 24" (610 mm) figure 10. Corner installation note: this model is tested and approved to use 45° elbows in corner installations. However, 90° elbows will result in better performance. 45-degree elbow 90-deg...
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16 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 figure 12. Venting with one 90° elbow note: if a 90 o elbow is first attached to the unit, the maximum horizontal run is 3-feet (914mm). Venting with one (1) 90° elbow v (ft.) h (ft.) 1' min. (305mm) 5' max. (1.52m) 2' min. (610mm) 10' max. (3.1m) 3' ...
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17 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 venting with two (2) 90 o elbows v ft. H + h 1 (ft.) 1' min. (305mm) 5´ max. (1.52m) 2' min. (610mm) 10´ max. (3.1m) 3' min. (914mm) 15´ max. (4.65m) 4' min. (1.22m) 20´ max. (6.2m) v+h+h 1 = 40' max.(12.4m) h+h 1 = 20´ max. (6.2m) v+v 1 +h = 40' max....
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18 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 figure 15. Venting with three 90° elbows venting with three (3) 90° elbows 1´min. (305mm) 2´max. (610mm) 5´max. (1.52m) 2´min. (610mm) 4´max. (1.22m) 10´max. (3.1m) 3´min. (914mm) 6´max. (1.86m) 15´max. (4.65m) 4´min. (1.22m) 8´max. (2.48m) 20´max. (6...
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19 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 venting with three (3) 90° elbows v (ft.) h (ft.) 1' min. (305mm) 5' max. (1.52m) 2' min. (610mm) 10' max. (3.1m) 3' min. (914mm) 15' max. (4.65m) 4' min. (1.22m) 20' max. (6.2m) note: h + h 1 = 20' max. (6.2m) v + v 1 + h + h 1 = 40' max. (12.4m) v (...
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20 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 figure 17 b. Installing vent components after determining which set of starting collars will be used (top or rear), follow venting instructions accordingly. Venting out the rear vent remove the installed rear seal cap from the rear starting collars by...
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21 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 figure 19 • continue adding vent components, locking each succeed- ing component into place. • ensure that each succeeding vent component is secure- ly fitted and locked into the preceding component in the vent system. • 90° elbows may be installed an...
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22 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 5. Install firestops for horizontal runs - firestops are required on both sides of a combustible wall through which the vent passes. Note: model dvp-trap does not need an exterior firestop on an exterior combustible wall. To install firestops for hori...
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23 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 figure 25. Ceiling firestop (ceiling side) if the area above the ceiling is an attic, position and secure the firestop on top of the previously framed hole. Note: keep insulation away from the vent pipe at least 1 inch (25mm). Figure 26. Attic firesto...
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24 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 v = vent terminal x = air supply inlet = area where terminal is not permitted figure 28. Vent termination minimum clearances a = 12" ....................... Clearances above grade, veran- da, porch, deck or balcony b = 12" ....................... Clea...
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25 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 for vertical terminations - to locate the vent and install the vent sections: • locate and mark the vent centerpoint on the underside of the roof, and drive a nail through the centerpoint. • make the outline of the roof hole around the centerpoint nai...
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26 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 step 4. Positioning, leveling, and securing the fireplace • place the fireplace into position. • level the fireplace from side to side and from front to back. • shim the fireplace with noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as necessary. • secu...
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27 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 • insert insulation from the outside of the fireplace and pack the insulation tightly to totally seal between the pipe and the outer casing. • at the gas line access hole the gap between the supply piping and gas access hole can be plugged with non- c...
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28 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 step 8. Wiring the fireplace note: electrical wiring must be installed by a licensed electrician. Caution: disconnect remote controls if ab- sent for extended time periods. This will pre- vent accidental fireplace operation. • this appliance does not ...
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29 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 step 9. Finishing figure 35 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the fireplace. See figures 2 and 3 for other fireplace clearances....
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30 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 installing the trim combustible materials may be brought up to the specified clearances on the side and top front edges of the fireplace, but must never overlap onto the front face. The joints between the finished wall and the fireplace top and sides ...
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31 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 step 12. Lighting the appliance standing pilot ignition a. This appliance (standing pilot version) has a pilot that must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. Before lighting smell all around the appli- anc...
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32 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 4 maintaining and servicing your fireplace fireplace maintenance although the frequency of your fireplace servicing and main- tenance will depend on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualified service technician perform an appli- anc...
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33 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 troubleshooting with proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas fireplace will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a...
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34 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 symptom possible cause corrective action 3. (continued) f. High limit switch is defective or has reached its maximum temperature. Allow the unit to cool. If the burner remains lit after the fireplace warms up, the switch is good. 4. Frequent pilot out...
Page 32: Lifetime Warranty
35 quadra-fire • qv36db • 2017-900 rev. C • 5/05 lifetime warranty limited lifetime warranty the hearth & home technologies limited lifetime warranty guarantees that the following components will work as designed for the lifetime of the stove or hearth & home technologies will repair or replace them...