Quadra-Fire 7100FP-BK-B User manual

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and maintenance
instructionsincluded.
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party responsible for
useandoperation.
• Read, understand and
followtheseinstructions
forsafeinstallationand
operation.
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If the information in these instruc-
tions is not followed exactly, a
re may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.
• Donotstoreorusegasolineorotheram-
mablevaporsandliquidsinthevicinityofthis
oranyotherappliance.
• Donotoverre-Ifheaterorchimneyconnec-
torglows,youareoverring.Overringwill
voidyourwarranty.
• Complywithallminimumclearancestocom-
bustiblesasspecied.Failuretocomplymay
causehousere.
Installationandserviceofthisapplianceshouldbe
performedbyqualiedpersonnel.Hearth&Home
TechnologiesrecommendsNFIcertiedprofes-
sionals,ortechnicianssupervisedbyan
NFIcertiedprofessional.
7100FP
EPA CERTIFIED WOODBURNING FIREPLACE
Owner’s Manual
Installation and Operation
7100FP-BK-B
7100FP-GD-B
7100FP-NL-B
Model:
Fire Risk.
WARNING
Forusewithsolidwoodfuelonly.
Otherfuelsmayoverreandgenerate
poisonousgases(i.e.carbonmonoxide).
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HOT SURFACES!
Glassandothersurfacesare
hot during operationAND
cooldown.
WARNING
Hot glass will cause burns.
• Donottouchglassuntilitiscooled
•NEVERallowchildrentotouchglass
• Keepchildrenaway
• CAREFULLYSUPERVISEchildreninthesameroom
asappliance
•Alertchildrenandadultstohazardsofhigh
temperatures
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
ammable materials.
• Keepclothing,furniture,draperiesandother
combustiblesaway.

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Readthismanualbeforeinstallingoroperatingthisappliance.
Pleaseretainthisowner’smanualforfuturereferences.
Congratulations
CongratulationsonselectingaQuadra-Firewoodburning
fireplace.TheQuadra-Fire fireplaceyou have selected is
designed to provide the utmost in safety, reliability, and
efficiency.
As the owner of a new fireplace, you'll want to read and
carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this
.PayspecialattentiontoallCautionsand
Warnings.
This Owner's Manual should be retained for future
reference. We suggest that you keep it with your other
importantdocumentsandproductmanuals.
YournewQuadra-Firewoodburningfireplacewillgiveyou
yearsofdurableuseandtrouble-freeenjoyment.Welcome
totheQuadra-Firefamilyoffireplaceproducts!
Model:
7100FP
EPA CERTIFIED FIREPLACE
Serial No / Numéro De Série
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Report #061-S-41-2
LISTED FIREPLACE, SOLID FUEL TYPE, ALSO SUITABLE FOR Manufactured
HOME INSTALLATION. (UM) 84 HUD. "For Use with Solid Wood Fuel Only."
Install and use only in accordance with manufacturer's installation, venting and operating instructions.
Any area incorporating warm or cold air ducts shall be enclosed in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
Contact Your Local Building Or Fire Officials Or Authority Having Jurisdiction About Restrictions,
Installation Inspection And Permits Required In Your Area.
WARNING - For Maufactured Homes:
Do not install in a sleeping room. An outside combustion air
inlet must be provided and unrestricted while unit is in use. The structural integrity of the manufactured
home floor, ceiling and walls must be maintained. The fireplace needs to be properly grounded to the
frame of the manfactured home.
Components required for installation: HTI SLSeries Pipe or Dura Plus System, Termination Cap, Hearth
Extension and required accessory Chimney Air Kit Part CAK4A.
Do not connect this unit to a chimney serving another appliance.
DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power supply before servicing.
Electrical Rating: 115 VAC <3.0 AMPS 60 Hz
Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on firebrick.
Do not overfire. If heater or chimney connector glows, you are overfiring.
Do not use a fireplace insert or other products not specified for use with this product.
WARNING -
THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET OR ANY LOG SET.
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET OR ANY LOG SET
INTO FIREPLACE.
Must provide a source of air to prevent air starvation from combustion which could result of high levels
of carbon monoxide.
Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic available from your dealer.
Optional Fire Screen Part Mesh-EPA, may be used ONLY in USA
Product covered by US Patents 4,766,876; 5,113,843; 5,341,794
Patent pending
Chimney sections at any level require a 2” (51mm) minimum
air space clearance between the framing and chimney section.
Minimum Clearances To Combustible Material
WITHIN ENCLOSURE AREA
Appliance to backwall 1/2" (13mm)
Appliance to sidewall 1" (25mm)
Duct boots to framing 0" (0mm)
Top standoffs to header 0" (0mm")
EXPOSED SURFACES
Faceplate to sidewall 16" (406mm)
Remote outlet air grills to ceiling 12" (305mm)
MANTEL
Mantel from base of fireplace 60" (1524mm)
Maximum mantel depth 12" (305mm)
FLOOR PROTECTION
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - Certified to comply with July 1990 particulate emission standards.
2011 2012 2013 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct. Nov. Dec.
Made in U.S.A
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL 433-1400
Mfg by:
Combustible flooring 20" (508mm) in front of and 8" (203mm) to
either side of the fuel opening must be insulated with
non-combustible floor protection with a minimum thickness of 1"
(25mm) and ("k" value = 0.43 ).
In Canada: The hearth extension must be installed according to
the installation instructions.
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Listing Label Information/Location
Themodelinformationregardingyourspecicappliancecan
be found on the rating plate usually located in the control
areaoftheappliance.
Model Name: ___________________________________________ Date purchased/installed: __________________
Serial Number: __________________________________________ Location on appliance: ____________________
Dealership purchased from: _______________________________ Dealer Phone: __________________________
Notes: _______________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
We recommend that you record the following pertinent
information about your appliance.
Homeowner Reference Information

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Safety Alert Key:
•  Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedwillresultindeathorseriousinjury.
 Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedcouldresultindeathorseriousinjury.
  Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultinminorormoderateinjury.
• Indicatespracticeswhichmaycausedamagetothereplaceortoproperty.
Table of Contents
LIMITEDLIFETIMEWARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 Listing and Code Approvals
A.ApplianceCertication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
B.ManufacturedHomeApproved . .................6
C.BTU&EfciencySpecications. .................7
D.Non-CombustibleMaterials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
E.CombustibleMaterials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
F.ElectricalCodes..............................7
G.GlassSpecications...........................7
2 Operating Instructions
A.YourFireplace...............................8
B. GeneralInformation...........................9
C.BafeandBlanketPlacement. ..................9
D.FirebrickPlacement...........................9
E.WoodFuel. ................................10
F.OutsideAir.................................11
G.ClearSpaceNeartheFireplace . ...............12
H.GlassDoors................................12
I.FanOperation . .............................12
J.FireSafety . ................................13
K.Over-FiringYourAppliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
L.ChimneyFire. ..............................13
M.StartingaFire. .............................14
N.BurningProcess . ...........................14
O.AutomaticCombustionControl(ACC). . . . . . . . . . . . 15
P
.ACCOverride...............................15
Q.AuxiliaryConvertionAirSystem................. 16
R.BurningGuidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
S.BurnRates.................................16
T.Opacity....................................16
3 Troubleshooting
A.UnderstandingVentProblems..................17
B.DraftProblems..............................17
C. DiagnosticsandProblemSolving. ..............19
4 Maintenance and Servicing the Fireplace
A.GeneralMaintenance......................... 21
1.Creosote(Chimney)Cleaning. ..............21
2.DisposalofAshes.........................22
3.GlassCleaning...........................22
4.CareandCleaningofPlatedSurfaces. . . . . . . . . 22
5.DoorandDoorGasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.MaintenanceTaskList. ....................23
B.ReplacementMaintenance . ...................23
1.GlassReplacement. ......................23
2.FirebrickReplacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.BafeRemovalandInstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.FanReplacement.........................25
5.TimerAssemblyReplacement. ..............26
6.TimerRemoval&Replacement...............28
5 Getting Started
A.TypicalFireplaceSystem.....................31
B.DesignandInstallationConsiderations. ..........32
C.Draft. .....................................32
D.NegativePressure...........................32
E.LocatingFireplace&Chimney. .................33
F.ToolsandSuppliesNeeded. ...................34
G.FireplaceSystemRequirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
H.InspectFireplaceandComponents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6 Framing and Clearances
A.SelectingFireplaceLocations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
B.Clearances................................36
C.FrametheFireplace.......................... 37
D. ElectricalAccessandWiringDiagram. . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7 Installation of Fireplace
A.SecuretheFireplace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
B.PlaceProtectiveMetalHearthStrips. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
C.InstalltheOutsideAirKit. .....................39
D.AuxiliaryConvectionAirSystem.................41
E.AuxiliaryConvectionAirLever . .................42
8 Chimney Assembly
A.ChimneyRequirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
B.ChimneyTerminationRequirements. ............44
C.UsingOffsets/Returns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
D.AssembletheChimneySections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
E.InstallingCAK4AandFlexPipe.................46
F.InstallCeilingFirestops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
G.InstallAtticInsulationShield . ..................48
H.SecuretheChimney . ........................48
I.Double-checktheChimneyAssembly. ...........49
J.CutoutHoleinRoof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
K.CompleteInstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
L.InstallFlashing..............................49
M.ChimneyTerminationRequirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
N.
SL-300SeriesCeiling/RoofThimble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9 Chase Installations
A.ConstructtheChase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
B.InstallFireplace&Chimney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
C.InstallChaseTop............................53
D.InstallTerminationCap . ......................53
10 Finishing
A.Non-CombustibleMaterials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
B.CombustibleMaterials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
C.HearthExtension............................55
D.PositiontheHearthExtension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
E.FinishingMaterial............................57
F.Mantel.....................................58
G.Non-CombustibleFacingMaterialInstallation. . . . . . 59
11 Accessories
A.HeatZoneKit(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
B.Firescreen. ................................63
C. Fascia(Fronts) . ............................63
12 Reference Materials
A. FireplaceDimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
B. ChimneyComponents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
C.ServiceParts...............................70
D. ContactInformation..........................75

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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, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer.
WARRANTY COVERAGE:
HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership
of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. After installation, if covered compo-
nents manufactured by HHT are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the applicable warranty period,
HHT will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. HHT, at its own discretion, may fully discharge all of its
obligations under such warranties by replacing the product itself or refunding the verified purchase price of the product
itself. The maximum amount recoverable under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the product. This warranty
is subject to conditions, exclusions and limitations as described below.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
Warranty coverage begins on the date of original purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage
begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent,
authorized HHT dealer/ distributor, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months
following the date of product shipment from HHT, regardless of the installation or occupancy date. The warranty period for
parts and labor for covered components is produced in the following table.
The term “Limited Lifetime” in the table below is defined as: 20 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for
gas appliances, and 10 years from the beginning date of warranty coverage for wood, pellet, and coal appliances. These
time periods reflect the minimum expected useful lives of the designated components under normal operating conditions.
See conditions, exclusions, and limitations on next page.
Parts Labor Gas Wood Pellet EPA
Wood
Coal Electric Venting
XXXXXXX
All parts and material except as
covered by Conditions,
Exclusions, and Limitations
listed
XXX Igniters, electronic components,
and glass
X X X X X Factory-installed blowers
X Molded refractory panels
X Firepots and burnpots
5 years 1 year X X Castings and baffles
7 years 3 years X X X Manifold tubes,
HHT chimney and termination
10
years
1 year X Burners, logs and refractory
Limited
Lifetime
3 years X X X X X Firebox and heat exchanger
XXXXXXX All replacement parts
beyond warranty period
Warranty Period HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting
1 Year
Components Covered
3 years
2 years
90 Days
Hearth & Home Technologies Inc
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

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4021-645C 12-29-10 Page 2 of 2
WARRANTY CONDITIONS:
• This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of
HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites.
• This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation.
• Contact your installing dealer for warranty service. If the installing dealer is unable to provide necessary parts, contact
the nearest HHT authorized dealer or supplier. Additional service fees may apply if you are seeking warranty service
from a dealer other than the dealer from whom you originally purchased the product.
• Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. Travel and shipping charges
for parts are not covered by this warranty.
This warranty is void if:
• The appliance has been over-fired or operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, fluorine, or other damaging
chemicals. Over-firing can be identified by, but not limited to, warped plates or tubes, rust colored cast iron, bubbling,
cracking and discoloration of steel or enamel finishes.
• The appliance is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation.
• There is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but
not limited to, improper chimney or venting installation.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:
• The owner’s exclusive remedy and HHT’s sole obligation under this warranty, under any other warranty, express or
implied, or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified above. In no
event will HHT be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the appliance. Some states
do not allow exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY
SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE
EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:
This warranty does not cover the following:
• Changes in surface finishes as a result of normal use. As a heating appliance, some changes in color of interior and
exterior surface finishes may occur. This is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty.
• Damage to printed, plated, or enameled surfaces caused by fingerprints, accidents, misuse, scratches, melted items,
or other external sources and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes.
• Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period. These parts
include: paint, wood, pellet and coal gaskets, firebricks, grates, flame guides, light bulbs, batteries and the discolor-
ation of glass.
• Minor expansion, contraction, or movement of certain parts causing noise. These conditions are normal and com-
plaints related to this noise are not covered by this warranty.
• Damages resulting from: (1) failure to install, operate, or maintain the appliance in accordance with the installation
instructions, operating instructions, and listing agent identification label furnished with the appliance; (2) failure to
install the appliance in accordance with local building codes; (3) shipping or improper handling; (4) improper opera-
tion, abuse, misuse, continued operation with damaged, corroded or failed components, accident, or improperly/
incorrectly performed repairs; (5) environmental conditions, inadequate ventilation, negative pressure, or drafting
caused by tightly sealed constructions, insufficient make-up air supply, or handling devices such as exhaust fans or
forced air furnaces or other such causes; (6) use of fuels other than those specified in the operating instructions; (7)
installation or use of components not supplied with the appliance or any other components not expressly authorized
and approved by HHT; (8) modification of the appliance not expressly authorized and approved by HHT in writing;
and/or (9) interruptions or fluctuations of electrical power supply to the appliance.
• Non-HHT venting components, hearth components or other accessories used in conjunction with the appliance.
• Any part of a pre-existing fireplace system in which an insert or a decorative gas appliance is installed.
• HHT’s obligation under this warranty does not extend to the appliance’s capability to heat the desired space. Informa-
tion is provided to assist the consumer and the dealer in selecting the proper appliance for the application. Consider-
ation must be given to appliance location and configuration, environmental conditions, insulation and air tightness of
the structure.

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1 Listing and Code Approvals
A. Appliance Certication
This replace system has been tested and listed in
accordancewithUL127 and ULC-S610-M87 and (UM)84-
HUD standards, and has been listed by OMNI Test
Laboratories, Inc., for installation and operation in the
United States and Canada as described in this manual.
Thisreplace hasbeen testedand listed foruse withthe
SL-300 Series chimney (with the the CAK4AAir Kit) and
replacecomponentslistedinSection12.TheDura-Plus
isalsoanapprovedventingsystemmanufacturedbyDura-
VentSystems.
Checkwithyourlocalbuildingcodeagencybeforeyoubegin
your installation to ensure compliance with local codes,
including the need for permits and follow-up inspections.
BesurelocalbuildingcodesdonotsupersedeULspecica-
tionsandalwaysobtainabuildingpermitsothatinsurance
protection benefits cannot be unexpectedly cancelled.

QuadrareisaregisterdtrademarkofHearth&HomeTech-
nologiesInc.
Thisapplianceisapprovedformanufacturedhomeinstal-
lations when not installed in a sleeping room and when
anoutsidecombustionairinletisprovided.THESTRUC-
TURAL INTEGRITY OFTHE MANUFACTURED HOME
FLOOR,CEILING,ANDWALLSMUSTBEMAINTAINED.
The replace must be properly grounded to the frame of
themanufacturedhome.OutsideAirmustbeinstalledina
manufacturedhomeinstallation.
An outside air termination cap is supplied with your
7100FPFireplaceforinstallationinamanufacturedhome.
Ifyouuse analternativematerialit mustbe designedto
preventmaterialfromdroppingintotheareabeneaththe
manufacturedhome,andtopreventrodentsfromentering
fromtheoutside.


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


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 
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 





1.Anoutsideairinletmustbeprovidedforcombustionand
mustremainclearofleaves,debris,iceand/orsnow.It
mustbeunrestrictedwhileunitisinusetopreventroom
air starvation which can cause smoke spillage and an
inabilitytomaintainare.Smokespillagecanalsoset
offsmokealarms.
2.Thereplaceistobesecuredtothemanufacturedhome
structure.Usesameholesthatattachedthereplaceto
thepallettosecureittotheoorusing1/4in.x2in.(6
mmx51mm)lagboltsorequivalent.
3.Unit must be grounded with #8 solid copper grounding
wireorequivalentandterminatedateachendwithN.E.C.
approvedgroundingdevice.
4.
RefertoMinimumClearancestoCombustiblesonpages
36-37andchimneycomponentsonpages64-65
5.Floorprotectionsrequirementsonpages54-56mustbe
followedprecisely.
6.Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at
the location where the chimney or other component
penetratestotheexteriorofthestructure.
7. Ifunitburnspoorlywhileanexhaustfanisoninhome,
(i.e.,rangehood),increasecombustionair.



B. Manufactured Home Approved
Model: 7100FPEPACertied
WoodburningFireplace
Laboratory: OMNITestLaboratories,Inc.
Report No: 061-S-41-2
Type: WoodFireplace
Standard: UL127andULC-S610-M87and
(UM)84-HUD,ManufacturedHome
Approved.
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

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G. Glass Specications
Thisreplaceisequippedwith5mmceramicglass.Replace
glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your
dealerforreplacementglass.


      





  
  
          

        

  
  
  

  
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For
assistance or additional information, consult a qualied
installer,serviceagencyoryourdealer.
• Materialswhichwill not ignite and burn, composed of
anycombinationofthefollowing:
- Steel - Iron
- Brick - Tile
- Concrete - Slate
- Glass - Plasters
• MaterialsreportedaspassingASTM E 136, Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace at 750° C
• Materialsmadeoforsurfacedwithanyofthefollowing
materials:
- Wood - Compressedpaper
- Plantbers - Plastic
• Anymaterialthatcanigniteandburn;ameproofedor
not,plasteredorun-plastered
      
         
National Electric Code ANSI/
NFPA 70-latest edition   Canadian Electric Code
CSA C22.1.
• A110-120VACcircuitforthisproductmustbeprotected
with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection, in
compliancewiththeapplicableelectricalcodes,when
itisinstalledindamplocations.


F. Electrical Codes
E. Combustible Materials
D. Non-Combustible Materials






EPA# and Original Date: #5714-1-03
EPA Certied: 3.1gramsperhour
Efciency: upto77%
BTU Output
with EPA test fuel: 58,000/hr.
with Cord Wood: 90,000/hr.
Heating Capacity: upto3,500sqft
Vent Size: 8inches
Max Wood Length: 24inches
Fuel: CordWood
Shipping Weight: 670lbs
Firebox Size 3.7cubicfeet
C. BTU & Efciency Spectications

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User Guide
2 Operating Instructions
A. Your Fireplace


ALLwiringshouldbedonebyaqualiedelectricianandshallbeincompliancewithlocalcodesandwiththeNationalElectric
CodeNFPA/NECNo.70-current(intheUnitedStates),orwiththecurrentCSC22.1CanadianElectricCode(inCanada).
WARNING
Hot glass will cause burns.
• DO NOTtouchglassuntilitiscooled
• NEVERallowchildrentotouchglass
• Keepchildrenaway
• CAREFULLYSUPERVISEchildreninsameroomasreplace.
• Alertchildrenandadultstohazardsofhightemperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other  ammable materials.
• Keepclothing,furniture,draperiesandotherammablematerialsaway.
HOT SURFACES!
GlassandothersurfacesarehotduringoperationANDcooldown.

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Fireplaces,aswellasotherwoodburningappliances,have
beenusedsafelyformanyyears.Ithasbeenourexperience
thatmostproblemsarecausedbyimproperinstallationand
operationofthereplace.Makecertainthatinstallationand
operationofthereplacesystemisinaccordancewiththese
instructions.
Itisextremely important thatthe rebesupervisedwhen-
everthereplaceisinuse.Itisalsorecommendedthatan
annualinspectionbeperformedonthereplacesystemto
determineiftheuesystemneedstobecleaned,orasin
thecaseof any appliance,ifminorrepairs are requiredto
maintainthesystemintopoperatingcondition.
C. Bafe and Blanket Placement
CeramicBlanketandBafeBoardareNOTin
contactwiththebackoftherebox.
Ceramic BlanketisNOT incontactwiththe
backofthereboxandNOT evenwiththe
BafeBoardinthefront.
Ceramic Blanketisbunchedupatthebackof
thereboxandNOTevenwiththeBafeBoard
inthefront.
Ceramic Blanket
Back of Firebox
Baffle Board
INCORRECT POSITIONS
Figure 2.3
Ensurecorrectbafeplacementandreplacebafecompo-
nentsifdamagedormissing.
Fireboxdamageduetoimproperbafeplacementisnot
coveredbywarranty.Operatethewoodburningappliance
withthebafeinthecorrectpositiononly.Notdoingso
couldresultin:
• Reducedefciency
• Overheatingthechimney
• Overheatingtherearoftherebox
• Poorperformance
CeramicBlanketandBafeBoardMUSTbeincontact
withthebackofthereboxandevenwitheachotherin
thefront.BafeProtectionChannelMUSTbeinposition.
Figure2.2
CeramicBlanket
BackofFirebox
BaffleBoard
BaffleProtection
Channelinposition




 
       


Thereboxofyourreplaceislinedwithhighquality
rebrick,whichhasexceptionalinsulatingproperties.
DoNotuseagrate;simplybuildareontherebox
oor.Donotoperatethereplacewithoutbricks.Make
surebricksareinstalledasshowninSection4,page24.
D. Firebrick Placement
B. General Information

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Softwoods Hardwoods
• DouglasFir • Oak
• Pine • Maple
• Spruce • Apple
• Cedar • Birch
• Poplar
• Aspen
• Alder
E. Wood Fuel
Hardwood vs. Softwood
Your replace’s performance depends a great deal on the
qualityoftherewoodyouuse.Contrarytopopularbelief,
onespeciesofwoodvariesverylittletotheotherintermsof
energycontent.Allseasonedwood,regardlessofspecies,
containsabout8,000BTU’sperpound.Theimportantfactor
is that hardwoods have a greater density than softwoods.
Therefore,apieceofhardwoodwillcontainabout60%more
BTU’sthananequalsizepieceofsoftwood.Sincerewood
iscommonlysoldbythecord(128cu.ft)avolumemeasure-
ment, a cord of seasoned oak (hardwood) would contain
about60%morepotentialenergythanacordofseasoned
pine(softwood).
There are many definitions of hardwood and softwood.
Although not true in every case, one of the most reliable
is to classify them as coniferous or deciduous. Softwoods
areconsideredconiferous.Thesearetreeswithneedle-like
leavesthatstaygreenallyearandcarrytheirseedsexposed
inacone.ExamplesofsoftwoodtreesareDouglasr,pine,
spruce and cedar. Softwoods, being more porous, require
less time to dry, burn faster and are easier to ignite than
hardwoods. Deciduous trees are broadleaf trees that lose
theirleavesinthefall.Theirseedsareusuallyfoundwithina
protectivepodorenclosure.Hardwoodsfallintothiscategory.
Someexamplesofdeciduoustreesareoak,maple,apple,
andbirch.However,itshouldbenotedthattherearesome
deciduoustreesthataredenitelynotconsideredhardwoods
suchaspoplar,aspenandalder.Hardwoodsrequiremore
timetoseason,burnslowerandareusuallyhardertoignite
thansoftwoods.Obviously,youwillusethetypeofwoodthat
ismostreadilyavailableinyourarea.However,ifatallpos-
siblethebestarrangementistohaveamixofsoftwoodand
hardwood.Thiswayyoucanusethesoftwoodforstartingthe
regivingoffquickheattobringtheapplianceuptooperat-
ingtemperature.Thenaddthehardwoodforslow,evenheat
andlongerburntime.
Moisture content
Regardlessofwhichspeciesofwoodyouburn,thesingle
most important factor that affects the way your replace
operatesistheamountofmoistureinthewood.Themajority
oftheproblemsreplaceownersexperiencearecausedby
tryingtoburnwet,unseasonedwood.Freshlycutwoodcan
beasmuchwaterasitiswood,havingamoisturecontentof
around50%.Imagineawoodenbucketthatweighsabout8
pounds.Fillitwithagallonofwater,putitinthereboxand
trytoburnit.Thissoundsridiculousbutthatisexactlywhat
youaredoingifyouburnunseasonedwood.Deadwoodlying
ontheforestoorshouldbeconsideredwet,andrequiresfull
seasoningtime.Standingdeadwoodcanbeconsideredtobe
abouttwo-thirdsseasoned,ifcutatthedrytimeoftheyear.
Theproblemswithburningwet,unseasonedwoodaretwo
fold.First,youwillreceivelessheatoutputfromwetwood
becauseitrequiresenergyintheformofheattoevaporate
thewatertrappedinside.Thisiswastedenergythatshouldbe
usedforheatingyourhome.Secondly,thismoistureevapo-
ratesintheformofsteamwhichhasacoolingeffectinyour
reboxandchimneysystem.Whencombinedwithtarand
otherorganicvaporsfromburningwooditwillformcreosote
whichcondensesintherelativelycoolreboxandchimney.
Seethemaintenancesectionofthismanualformoreinfor-
mationregardingcreosoteformationandneedforremoval.
Evendrywoodcontainsatleast15%moisturebyweight,
andshouldbeburnedhotenoughtokeepthechimneyhot
foraslongasittakestodrythewoodout-aboutonehour.
Totellifwoodisdryenoughtoburn,checktheendsofthe
logs.Iftherearecracksradiatinginalldirectionsfromthe
center,itisdry.Ifyourwoodsizzlesinthere,eventhough
thesurfaceisdry,itmaynotbefullycured.
Seasoning
Seasoned rewood is nothing more than wood that is cut
tosize,splitandairdriedtoamoisture contentofaround
20%.Thetimeittakestoseasonwoodvariesfromaround
ninemonthsforsoftwoodstoaslongaseighteenmonths
forhardwoods.Thekeytoseasoningwoodistobesureit
hasbeensplit,exposingthewetinteriorandincreasingthe
surfaceareaofeachpiece.Atreethatwascutdownayear
agoandnotsplitislikelytohavealmostashighamoisture
contentnowasitdidwhenitwascut.

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Seasoned Wood
• Cutlogstosize
• Splitto6in.(152mm)orless
• Airdrytoamoisturecontentofaround20%
- Softwood-aboutninemonths
- Hardwood-abouteighteenmonths
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        
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Storing Wood

Splittingwoodbeforeitisstoredreducesdryingtime.The
followingguidelinewillensureproperlyseasonedwood:
• Stackthewoodtoallowairtocirculatefreelyaroundand
throughthewoodpile.
• Elevatethewoodpileoffthegroundtoallowaircircula-
tionunderneath.
• The smaller the pieces, the faster the drying process.
Anypieceover6in.(152mmindiametershouldbesplit.
• Woodshouldbestackedsothatbothendsofeachpiece
areexposedtoair,sincemoredryingoccursthroughthe
cutendsthanthesides.Thisistrueevenwithwoodthat
hasbeensplit.
• Storewoodundercover,suchasinashed,orcovered
withatarp,plastic,tarpaper,sheetsofscrapplywood,
etc.,asuncoveredwoodcanabsorbwaterfromrainor
snow,delayingtheseasoningprocess.Avoidcovering
thesidesandendscompletely.Doingsomaytrapmois-
turefromthegroundandimpedeaircirculation.
Asourceofair(oxygen)isrequiredinorderforcombustion
totakeplace.Whateverairisconsumedbytheremustbe
replacedthroughcracksaroundwindows,underdoors,etc.
Mostnewlyconstructedhousesorexistinghomesttedwith
tightlysealeddoorsandwindowsarerelativelyairtight.In
thiscase,anoutsideairsourcemustbemadeavailableto
feedcombustionairfromoutsidethehome.
The7100FPFireplacecomesequippedwithanoutsideair
intaketofeedcombustionairfromoutsidethehome,along
withanoutsideairterminationcap.The6in.(152mm)sol-
id/expipeisnotsupplied.
Outsideair is requiredto minimize theeffectsof negative
pressurewithinthe structure.It isrecommendedto utilize
the shortest duct run to optimize the performance of the
OutsideAirextubing.Theoutsideairinletthimbleshould
be positioned above the ground level, and must remain
clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. If you live in an
areathatexperiencesdeepsnowlevels,thismustbetaken
intoconsideration whendeterminingtheheightplacement
abovegroundlevel.Itmustbeunrestrictedwhileunitisin
usetopreventroomairstarvationwhichcancausesmoke
spillageandaninabilitytomaintainare.Smokespillage
canalsosetoffsmokealarms.
F. Outside Air
    

Anoutsideaircontrolhandleallowsyoucontroloftheout-
sideairinlet.Thismaybeclosedonlywhenthereplaceis
notinusetopreventcoldairinltration.Useofoutsideair
forcombustionisrequiredtoconserveheatedairwithinthe
structureandtoprovidemakeupairtokeepthereplace
ventingproperly.
SeeFigure2.4onpage12,forlocationandoperation.
Thisreplacewilloperatecorrectlyonlyifadequateventila-
tionisprovidedtoallowproperdrafttothereplacesystem.
Hearth&HomeTechnologiesassumesnoresponsibilityfor
the improper performance of the replace system caused
byinadequatedraftduetoenvironmentalconditions,down
drafts,tightsealingconstructionofthestructure,ormechani-
calexhaustingdeviceswhichcreateanegativeairpressure
withinthestructurewherethereplaceislocated.
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Combustiblematerialsmustnotbestoredonthehearthex-
tension.Roomfurnishingssuchasdrapes,curtains,chairs
orothercombustiblesmustbeatleast4ft(1219mm)from
theopenfrontofthereplace.
G. Clear Space Near the Fireplace
Figure 2.4 General Operating Parts
OutsideAirControl
Handle
Auxiliary
Convection
AirLever
AutomaticCombustion
ControlHandle
(Keep open during use. )
ACCOverride
Lever
1. Initial (cold) Startup: Leave fan off until your re-
placeishotandagoodcoalbedisestablished,ap-
proximately30minutesafterfuelislit.
2. High Burn Setting: Thefanmaybeleftonthroughout
theburn.
3. Medium or Medium High Burn Setting: The fan
shouldbeleftoffuntilagoodburnisestablished,then
turnedonmediumorhighrate.
4. Low Burn Setting: Thefantendstocooloffthere-
place.Leavefanoffuntiltheburniswellestablished;
then,ifyouwish,turnthefanonatalowrate.
Theoverrideswitchandthefanspeedcontrolarehardwired
attimeofinstallationandinstalledinastandardwallmount
withjunctionboxonthewall.
     




I. Fan Operation
Fan operating instructions with Fan Over-
ride Switch in manual postition
H. Glass Doors
 




     


Thisreplacehasbeentestedandlistedforusewithdoors
asspeciedinSection12,page70.

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K. Over-Firing Your Appliance




 
 
 
 
• Symptomsofover-ringmayincludeoneormoreof
thefollowing:
•  Chimneyconnectororapplianceglowing
•  Roaring,rumblingnoises
•  Loudcrackingorbangingsounds
•  Metalwarping
•  Chimneyre
• Immediatelyclosethedoorandaircontrolstoreduce
airsupplytothere.
• If you suspect a chimney re, call the re department
andevacuateyourhouse.
• Contactyourlocalchimneyprofessionalandhaveyour
stoveandstovepipeinspectedforanydamage.
• Donotuseyourstoveuntilthechimneyprofessionalin-
formsyouitissafetodoso.
Hearth&HomeTechnologiesWILLNOTwarrantystoves
thatexhibitevidenceofover-ring.Evidenceofover-ring
includes,butisnotlimitedto:
 • Warpedairtube
 • Deterioratedrefractorybrickretainers
 • Deterioratedbafeandotherinteriorcomponents
1. What To Do if Your Stove is Over-Firing
Intheeventofachimneyre:
• Havethechimneyandadjacentstructureinspectedby
qualied professionals. Hearth & Home Technologies
recommendsthatNFIorCSIAcertiedprofessionals,or
techniciansunderthedirectionofcertiedprofessionals,
conductaminimumofanNFPA 211 Level 2 inspection
ofthechimney.
• Replace components of the chimney and replace as
speciedbytheprofessionals.
• Ensurealljointsareproperlyengagedandthechimney
isproperlysecured.
Achimneyrecanpermanentlydamageyourchimneysys-
tem. Failure to replace damaged components and make
properrepairscreatesriskofre.
L. Chimney Fire
Toprovidereasonableresafety,thefollowingshouldbe
givenseriousconsideration:
1. Install at least one smoke detector on each oor of
your home to ensure your safety.  They should be
located away from the heating appliance and close
to the sleeping areas.  Follow the smoke detector
manufacturer’splacementandinstallationinstructions,
andbesuretomaintainregularly.
2. A conveniently located ClassA re extinguisher to
contendwithsmallresresultingfromburningembers.
3. Apracticedevacuationplan,consistingofatleasttwo
escaperoutes.
4. Aplantodealwithachimneyreasfollows:
 Intheeventofachimneyre:
a. Notifyredepartment
b. Prepareoccupantsforimmediateevacuation.
c. Closeallopeningsintothestove.
d. Whileawaitingredepartment,watchforignition
ofadjacentcombustiblesfromoverheatedstove
pipe,hotembersorsparksfromthechimney.
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






 
       


Keepallammableliquidswellawayfromthereplacewhile
itisinuse.Combustiblematerialsmayignite.

Otherfuelsmayoverreandgeneratepoisonousgases
(i.e.carbonmonoxide).
Beforelightingyourrstreinthereplace,makecertainthat
thebafeandtheceramicblanketarecorrectlypositioned.
Itshouldberestingagainsttherearsupport.Also refer to
care and cleaning of plated surfaces on Section 4 before
lighting your rst re.

           
         


    
      

There are many ways to build a re.  The basic principle
istolighteasily-ignitabletinderorpaper,whichignitesthe
fastburningkindling,whichinturnignitestheslow-burning
rewood.Hereisonemethodthatworkswell:
1.OpenOutsideAirbyturningtheknobcounterclock-
wise.
2.FullyopentheCombustionAirControlHandleby
movingitcompletelytotheright.
3.Placeserveralwadsofcrushedpaperontherebox
oor.Heatingtheuewithslightlycrumplednewspa-
perbeforeaddingkindlingkeepssmoketoamini-
mum.
4.Laysmalldrysticksofkindlingontopofthepaper.
5.Makesurethatnomatchesorothercombustiblesare
intheimmediateareaofthereplace.Besurethe
roomisadequatelyventilatedandtheueunobstruct-
ed.
6.Lightthepaperinthereplace.NEVER light or re-
kindle replace with kerosene, gasoline, or char-
coal lighter uid; the results can be fatal.
7. Oncethekindlingisburningquickly,addseveralfull-
lengthlogs3in.(76mm)or4in.(102mm)indiameter.
Becarefulnottosmotherthere.Stackthepiecesof
woodcarefully;nearenoughtokeepeachotherhot,
butfarenoughawayfromeachothertoallowad-
equateairowbetweenthem.
8. AdjusttheCombustionAirControl;themoreyouclose
downthecontrol,(slidingleft)thelowerandslower
therewillburn.ThemoreyouopentheAirControl,
(slidingright)themoreheatwillbeproducedandthe
fasterthewoodwillburn.
Aslongastherearehotcoals,repeatingsteps7and8will
maintainacontinuousrethroughouttheseason.

M. Starting a Fire
N. Burning Process
Firerequires3thingstoburn:fuel,airandheat.Ifheatis
robbedfromthereplaceduringthedryingstage,thenew
loadofwoodhasreducedthechancesforagoodcleanburn.
Forthisreason,itisalwaysbesttoburndry,seasonedre-
wood.Wedonotadviseburningunseasonedwood,however
ifithappens,youmustopentheCombustionAirControland
burnthereplaceatahighburnsettingforalongertimeto
startitburning.
Kindling or 1st stage:
Therststageofburningiscalledthekindlingstage.Inthis
stage,thewoodisheatedtoatemperaturehighenoughto
evaporatethemoisturewhichispresentinallwood.The
woodwillreachtheboilingpointofwater(212°F)andwillnot
getanyhotteruntilthewaterisevaporated.Thisprocesstakes
heatfromcoalsandtendstocoolthereplace.

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Final stage:
Thenalstageofburningisthecharcoalstage.Thisoccurs
whentheammablegaseshavebeenmostlyburnedand
onlycharcoalremains.Thisisanaturallycleanportionof
theburn.Thecoalsburnwithhotblueames.

Itis very importanttoreload yourreplacewhile enough
livelyhotcoalsremaininordertoprovidetheamountofheat
neededtodryandrekindlethenextloadofwood.Itisbest
toopentheaircontrolforashortwhile.
Thislivensupthecoalbed.Opendoorslowlysothatashor
smokedoesnotexitreplacethroughopening.Youshould
alsobreakupanylargechunksanddistributethecoalsso
thatthenewwoodislaidevenlyonhotcoals.
Fireplaceoperationdoesrequireair.Donottakeairfrom
otherfuelburningapplianceswhichcanresultinimproper
venting(smoking)orairdilution.Alwaysprovideadequate
makeupair.
2nd stage:
Thenextstageofburning,thesecondarystage,istheperiod
whenthewoodgivesoffammablegaseswhichburnabove
thefuelwithbrightames.Duringthisstageofburningitis
veryimportantthattheamesbemaintainedandnotallowed
togoout.Thiswillensurethecleanestpossiblere.Ifyou
areadjustingyourreplaceforalowburnrate,youshould
closedowntheairtothepointwhereyoucanstillmaintain
someame.Iftheamestendtogoout,thereplaceisset
toolowforyourburningconditions.
Left - Close Right - Open
Low
Setting
Meet
Resistance
Move past
3/4" to High
High
Setting
IMPORTANT! As you move the Combustion Air Control
to the RIGHT, you will feel resistance about three-fourths
of the way. You must move past that resistance approxi-
mately 3/4 in. (19mm) to fully engage the Automatic
Combustion Control (ACC) sytstem.
WiththeAutomaticCombustionControlsystemthatisonthis
replace,youcansetthereplacetohigh(slidetheCombus-
tionAirControlallthewaytotheright),startthere,andthen
movetheCombustionAirControltothedesiredburnlevel.
Thereplacewillautomaticallygotothatleveloncethere
isfullyestablished.Thisallowsforlessinteractionwiththe
rebythehomeownerandmoreefcientuseoffuelwhile
maintainingthedesiredheatoutput.
Afterthereplacehasbeeninoperationforaperiodoftime,
andiswarmedup;youmayprefertonotactivatetheACC
whenreloadingfuel.ifyoudonotslidetheCombustionAir
Controlallthewaytotheright,theACCwillnotbeactivated.
TheleverlocatedtotherightoftheCombustionAirControl
istheACCOVERRIDEandmaybeusedtooverridethe
settingoftheCombustionAirControl.IftheACChasbeen
activatedandburnrateneedstobeslowed,movethe
levertotheLEFTandpositionCombustionAirControlat
thepreferredsetting.Toclosetheairsupplyforanover
resituatutionortoslowtheburnratedownimmediately,
slidethelevertotheLEFTandalsoslidetheCombustion
AirControlallthewaytotheleft.
: 


: 


*Slide Air Control
SlideLEFTtoStop
Stopto1/8in.-1/2in.open
Stopto1/2in.-1-1/2in.open
AllthewaytoRIGHT



:
Figure 2.5 Operating the ACC Controls
O. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)
P. ACC Override

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R. Burning Guidelines
For maximum operating efciency with the lowest
emissions, follow these operating procedures:
1. Regardlessofdesiredheatoutput,whenloadingthe
replace,burnyourreplacewiththeCombustionAir
Controlwideopen(fullytotheright)foraminimum
of5to15minutes.
2. Regulateburnrate(heatoutput)byusingtheCom-
bustionAirControl.SeeFigure2.5onpage15.
3. Heatoutputsettings:Followtheburnrateinstructions
listedbelow.
*Combustion Air Control
SlideLEFTtoStop
Stopto1/8in.-1/2in.open
Stopto1/2in.-1-1/2in.open
AllthewaytoRIGHT
BTU / Hr
Below10,000
10,000-15,000
15,000-30,000
MaximumHeat
Burn Rate
Low
Medium
MediumHigh
High


HIGH - Maximum Heat: Fullyopen(CombustinAirControl
allthewaytotheright).Itisimportanttodothiswhenreload-
ingthereplace.Failuretodothiscouldresultinexcessive
emissions(smoke).
MEDIUM HIGH BURN RATE - 15,000 to 30,000 BTU:After
awoodloadhasbeenburningonhighfor5to15minutes,
close the CombustionAir Control to 1/2 in. - 1-1/2 in. (13
mm-38mm)distanceopen.(Movethehandletolefttostop
andthentorightforthepropersetting).
MEDIUM - 10,000 - 15,000 BTU:Afterawoodloadhasbeen
burning on high for 5 to 15 minutes (longer for very large
piecesorwetwood),CombustionAirControlleftto1/8in.
-1/2in.(3mm-13mm)distanceopen.(Movethehandleto
lefttostopandthentorightforthepropersetting).
LOW - Below 10,000 BTU:Afterawoodloadhasbeenburn-
ingonhighfor5to15minutes(longerforverylargepieces
orwetwood),graduallyslidetheCombustionAirControl
lefttoclosedowntheair,makingsuretomaintainamesin
thereplace.Itisveryimportanttomaintainamesinyour
replace during the rst few hours of a low burn to avoid
excessiveairpollution.
S. Burn Rates
T hisisthemeasureofhowcleanlyyourreplaceisburning.
Opacityismeasuredinpercent;100%opacityiswhenanob-
jectistotallyobscuredbythesmokecolumnfromachimney,
and0%opacitymeansthatnosmokecolumncanbeseen.
Asyoubecomefamiliarwithyourreplace,youshouldperi-
odicallychecktheopacity.Thiswillallowyoutoknowhow
toburnyourreplaceasnearlysmoke-freeaspossible(goal
of0%opacity).
T. Opacity
Q. Auxiliary Convection Air System
The Auxiliary Convection Lever allows you to choose
wherethe convectionair is comingfrom ifthe auxiliary
ducthasbeeninstalledandtheleverlockwasremoved.
MovingthelevertotheRIGHTwillbringairintothebot-
tomofthereplacefromtheductandputitintotheroom
asheatedair.
MovingtheleverallthewaytotheLEFTwillcausethe
roomairtobepulledintothebottomgrilleofthereplace,
andre-circulateintotheroomasheatedair.

         




Figure 2.6 Auxillary Convection Air Lever location

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3 Troubleshooting
Thisreplacewilloperatecorrectlyonlyifadequateventila-
tionisprovidedtoallowproperdrafttothereplacesystem.
Hearth&HomeTechnologiesassumesnoresponsibilityfor
the improper performance of the replace system caused
byinadequatedraftduetoenvironmentalconditions,down
drafts,tightsealingconstructionofthestructure,ormechan-
icalexhaustingdeviceswhichwillcreateanegativeairpres-
surewithinthestructurewherethereplaceislocated.
Ifsmokespillageoccursfromareplaceopeningwhenthe
doorisopenandtheproperchimneyheight,uesize,and
conguration requirements for the installation have been
met,thereiseitheraleakageintheue,ablockageinthe
ue,orsomeconditionisineffecttodrawsmokefromthe
replaceintothehouse.Understanding anddifferentiating
theconditionswhichcancauseeachofthesekindsofspill-
ageproblemsisessentialtotheirsolution.
• FlueLeakage
 Checkforimproperlyconnecteduejointsoradamaged
ue joint in the chimney system. Such leakage would
reducedraft(airwouldbedrawninthroughtheleaksrather
thanthroughthereplace).Theresultmightbedifcult
start-upandsmokyresthatmightspillifotheradverse
draftconditionsaccompanythisproblem.
• FlueBlockage
 Thedampershouldbeopen.
oryounditdifculttoestablishandmaintainamoderately
highburnrate,thentheuedraftistoolowandcorrective
measuresmustbetaken.
Besureyouhaveairavailableforcombustionandthatyour
rewoodisdryandwellseasoned.Buildyourresproperly
andaccordingtotheinstructionsgiveninoperatinginstruc-
tions,“StartingaFire”.Besureyouruesystemisinstalled
correctlyandthatitistheproperdiameterandheight.Check
forthefollowing:
• Allchimneysectionsareproperlyinstalled.
Thisreplacewilloperatecorrectlyonlyifadequateventila-
tionisprovidedtoallowproperdrafttothereplacesystem.
Hearth&HomeTechnologiesassumesnoresponsibilityfor
theimproperperformanceofthereplacesystemcausedby
inadequatedraftduetoenvironmentalconditions,windycon-
ditions,downdrafts,tightsealingconstructionofthestructure,
ormechanicalexhaustingdeviceswhichwillcreateanegative
airpressurewithinthestructurewherethereplaceislocated.
Fluedraftismeasuredasnegativepressureinthechimney.
The amount of negative pressure determines how strong
thedraftis.Thedraftisimportantbecauseitdrawsthecom-
bustionairintothereplaceandpullsthesmokeoutofthe
chimney.
There are three basic criteria essential in establishing
andmaintaininguedraft:
• Availabilityofcombustionair.
• Heatgeneratedfromthere.
• Diameterandheightoftheuesystem.
Thesethreefactorsworktogetherasasystemtocreate
theuedraft.Increasingordecreasinganyoneofthemwill
affecttheothertwoandthuschangetheamountofdraftin
theentiresystem.
Ifthereishardtostartandsmokespillsoutofthereplace,
• Thechimneyiscleanandfreeofcreosoteorsoot
buildup.
• Makesureoverhangingtreesandbranchesarecut
backwithintenfeetofthetopofthechimneyandis
freeofdebrisfromanimals.
• Ensure the chimney cap is clean and free of any
buildupofsootorcreosote.ifcapisequippedwitha
sparkarrestorscreen.
• Besuretheceramicblanket(abovethebafe)and
thebafeareintheirproperpositions
• Thewoodbeingusedindryandwellseasoned.
Ifyoustillsuspectyouhavealowdraftproblemitmaybe
necessarytoincreasethevolumeofairinyouruesystem.
Sincethediameterofyouruesystemismatchedwiththe
sizeoftheuecollarandshouldnotbechanged,thenthe
heightofthesystemmustbeincreased.Addchimneysections
alittleatatimeuntilthedraftimproves.
Insomecases,regardlessofwhatyoudo,itcanstillbedif-
culttoestablishtheproperuedraft.Thisisespeciallyevi-
dentwhenusinganexteriorfactory-builtchimneyorexterior
masonry chimney. Try placing several sheets of crumpled
paperon topof your kindlingas closeto the ueoutlet of
thereplaceaspossible.Lightthispaperrstthenthepaper
under the kindling. The heat generated from the rapidly
burningpaperontopofthekindlingshouldhelpgetthedraft
established.
Stillotherfactorscanaffecthowwellyouruesystemper-
forms. Neighboring structures, high winds, tall trees, even
hillsides can affect air currents around the chimney. Well
designedchimneycapsareavailablethatcanhelp.Yourre-
placedealeristhelocalexpertinyourarea.Hecanusually
makesuggestionsordiscoverproblemsthatcanbeeasily
corrected allowing your replace to operate correctly as it
hasbeendesigned,providingsafeandeconomicalheatfor
yourhome.
B. Draft Problems
A. Understanding Vent Problems

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Another appliance in
home also exhausting
air (furnace, fan,
dryer, etc.)?
Air register from
furnace near
fireplace?
Doors opening
and closing?
Window closed
for start-up?
Outside air
closed?
Overhead fan
operating?
Overhanging
tree?
Bird's nest
or leaves in
termination
cap?
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changes in
chimney area?
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Figure 3.1 Factory-built Fireplaces: Troubleshooting

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Diagnostic Question Possible Causes of Condition Solutions
Aretheaircontrolsopen? • Nodraft
• Nocombustionair
Openaircontrols
Isthereenoughpaper? Insufcientheattoignitekindling Usemorepaper
Isthereenoughkindling?
Isthekindlingdry?
Insufcientheattoignitefuel Usedrierkindling
Isthereenoughortoomuchwood?
Isittoolarge?
Isitdryenough?
• Insufcientheattoestablishdraft
• Insufcientairpassage
• Insufcientsurfacearea
• Ignitiontemperaturehighdueto
moisture
Usesmallsplitwoodthatiswellsea-
soned(split,coveredontopminimum6
months,preferablyayear)
Arethereadequateairspaces
betweenfuelpieces?
Insufcientcombustionairandexposed
surfacearea
Arrangekindlingandwoodforairmove-
ment
Isthechimneypre-warmed? Exposed,coldchimneydowndrafting Uselightedrollednewspaperatue
openingtostartupwardairmovement
Istheresmokeinthehouse? • Obstructioninchimney
• Downdraftfromchimneytempera-
tureorfromnegativehousepres-
sure
• Havechimneycheckedifitworked
previously
• Pre-warmchimney
• Shutoffexhaustdevices
• Openwindowslightly
Doesthekindlingwoodnotignite? Condition,amount,arrangementof
kindlingandfuel
Usemore,drier,well-spacedkindling
andfuel.
Doesthekindlingignite,butthefuel
doesn’t?
• Amountofkindling
• Conditionoffuel
• Usemorekindling
• Usesmaller,drywood
Doesthefuelignite,butnotburnwell? • Draftproblem
• Conditionoffuel
• Usewell-seasonedwoodandsuf-
cientamount
• Turnexhaustfansoff
• Openwindowslightly
1. If I can’t get a good re going, what am I doing wrong?
2. I smell smoke in the house after we have had a re. What is the cause/what can I do?
Diagnostic Question Possible Causes of Condition Solutions
Isthechimneyclean? No:Creosoteodor Havechimneycleaned
3. I smell smoke in the house during operation. What is causing it?
Diagnostic Question Possible Causes of Condition Solutions
Doresstartandburnwell? No:
• Chimneyobstruction
• Notenoughkindlingand/orfuelto
establishdraft
• Inadequatecombustionair
• Aircontrolsnotopen
Yes:
 Competitionwithexhaustdevices
No:
• Check&cleanchimneyifneeded
• Useadequatekindling&fuel
• Openaircontrols
• Openwindow
• Checkforneedforbalancedair
make-up(OutsideAir)
• Checkdoorropeforseal.
Yes:
• Donotuseexhaustfansduring
startup
• Checkforneedforbalancedair
make-up(OutsideAir)
C. Diagnostics and Problem Solving

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4. I don’t get enough/any heat. What can I do about it?
Diagnostic Question Possible Causes of Condition Solutions
Howmuchwoodisusedforre? Insufcientfuel Makelargerres
Howwellseasonedisthewood? Conditionoffuel Burnseasonedwood:(split,covered
ontopminimum6months,preferablya
year)(about20%moisture)
Didyouinstallafan? Snapdiscmaybefaulty Replacesnapdisc
Howmuchheatoutputdoyouexpect? • Unrealisticexpectations
• Heatoutputtoolowforsquarefoot-
age
Replaceappliancewithonewithgreater
heatoutput
Howareaircontrolsset? Operationalproblems Followmanufacturer’sinstructions
5. The wood burns too fast. What can I do?
Diagnostic Question Possible Causes of Condition Solutions
Whatistheconditionofthewood? Extremelydrywood Mixinlessseasonedwoodafterre
established
Howareaircontrolsset? Operationalproblems Followmanufacturer’sinstructions
Fireplacewon’tshutdown. ACCTimerisnotworkingproperly CallqualiedQuadra-Firedealer