Quadra-Fire iLLAGE QV32-A Assembly instructions

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- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mablevaporsandliquidsinthevicinityofthis
orany otherappliance.
-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
thefiredepartment.
- Installationandservicemustbeperformedbya
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
Models:
QV32-A
QV36-A
Installers Guide
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLA-
TION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE ORADDITIONAL INFOR-
MATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED IN-
STALLER, SERVICEAGENCY, OR THE
GAS SUPPLIER.
Underwriters
Laboratories Listed
291-982E 9/02
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS INSTALLERS
GUIDE MUST BE LEFT WITH APPLIANCE FOR
FUTUREREFERENCE.
1.This appliance may be installed in an af-
termarket,permanentlylocated,manufac-
tured(mobile)home,wherenotprohibited
bylocalcodes.
2. Thisapplianceisonlyforusewiththetype
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
othergases,unlessacertifiedkitisused.
Please contact your Aladdin Hearth Products dealer with any
questions or concerns. For the number of your nearestAladdin
Hearth Products dealer, please call 1-800-234-2508.
Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2002
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, AFIRE 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.
Aladdin Hearth Products
1445 N. Hwy. 395
Colville, WA 99114

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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 MUST NEVER be
attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel
burning appliance. Each gas appliance MUST USE
a separate vent system. Common vent systems are
PROHIBITED.
INSPECT the external vent cap on a regular basis to
make sure that no debris is interfering with the air
flow.
The glass door assembly MUST be in place and
sealed, and the trim door assembly MUST be in
place on the fireplace before the unit can be placed
into safe operation.
DO NOT OPERATE this appliance with the glass
door removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of
the glass door should be performed by a licensed
or qualified service person. DO NOT strike or slam
the glass door.
The glass door assembly SHALL ONLY be
replaced as a complete unit, as supplied by the gas
fireplace manufacturer. NO SUBSTITUTE material
may be used.
DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners on the glass door
assembly. DO NOT ATTEMPT to clean the glass
door when it is hot.
Turn off the gas before servicing this appliance. It is
recommended that a qualified service technician
perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of
each heating season.
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
must be replaced before operating this appliance.
DO NOT place furniture or any other combustible
household objects within 36 inches of the fireplace
front.
READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions carefully
before starting the installation. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW these installation instructions may result
in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Prior to the first firing of the fireplace, READ the
Using Your Fireplace section of the Owners Guide.
DO NOT USE this appliance if any part has been
under water. Immediately CALL a qualified service
technician to inspect the unit and to replace any part
of the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.
THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL.
Installation and repair should be PERFORMED by a
qualified service person. The appliance and venting
system should be INSPECTED before initial use
and at least annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding
material, etc. It is IMPERATIVE that the unit’s
control compartment, burners, and circulating air
passageways BE KEPT CLEAN to provide for
adequate combustion and ventilation air.
Always KEEP the appliance clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
NEVER OBSTRUCT the flow of combustion and
ventilation air. Keep the front of the appliance
CLEAR of all obstacles and materials for servicing
and proper operations.
Due to the high temperature, the appliance should
be LOCATED out of traffic areas and away from
furniture and draperies. Clothing or flammable
material SHOULD NOT BE PLACED on or near the
appliance.
Children and adults should be ALERTED to the
hazards of high surface temperature and should
STAY AWAY to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be CAREFULLYSUPERVISED
when they are in the same room as the appliance.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety and Warning Information ..........................................................2
Service Parts Lists ..................................................................................4
Section 1: Approvals and Codes ...........................................................8
ApplianceCertification...............................................................................8
InstallationCodes ......................................................................................8
HighAltitude Installations ..........................................................................8
Section 2: Getting Started .....................................................................9
Introducingthe Village CollectionGas Fireplaces .....................................9
Pre-installationPreparation .......................................................................9
Section 3: Installing the Fireplace......................................................12
Constructingthe Fireplace Chase ...........................................................12
Step 1 Locating the Fireplace ............................................................12
Step2 Framingthe Fireplace ............................................................13
Step 3 Installing the Vent System .....................................................16
A. Vent System Approvals ....................................................16
B. Installing Vent Components ..............................................26
C. VentTermination ...............................................................29
Step 4 Positioning, Leveling, and
Securingthe Fireplace ...........................................................32
Step 5 The Gas Control Systems ......................................................32
Step 6 The Gas Supply Line ..............................................................33
Step 7 Gas Pressure Requirements ..................................................33
Step8 Wiring the Fireplace ...............................................................34
Step 9 Finishing.................................................................................35
Refractory Kit Placement .......................................................35
Step10 InstallingTrim, Logs, and Ember Material..............................36
Installingthe Trim ...................................................................36
Shutter Settings .....................................................................36
Placing the Ember Material....................................................36
Step11 BeforeLighting the Fireplace..................................................37
Step12 LightingtheAppliance ............................................................38
Afterthe Installation.................................................................................38
Section 4: Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace.....................39
Section 5: Troubleshooting.................................................................40
LimitedLifetime Warranty........................................................................42
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Approvals and
Codes
NOTE: THESE MODELS ARE UL LISTED TO UL307B,
THE STANDARD FOR GAS-BURNING HEATING APPLI-
ANCES FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES AND RECRE-
ATIONAL VEHICLES.
Installation Codes
Thefireplaceinstallationmustconformtolocalcodes.Before
installing the fireplace, consult the local building code
agency to ensure that you are in compliance with all
applicable codes, including permits and inspections.
Intheabsence oflocalcodes, thefireplaceinstallation must
conform to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (in
theUnitedStates)or theCAN/CGA-B149InstallationCodes
(in Canada). The appliance must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70
(intheUnitedStates),ortothe CSAC22.1CanadianElectric
Code(in Canada).
Thesemodels may be installed ina bedroomor bed-sitting
room in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Appliance Certification
The Village Collection fireplace models discussed in this
Installers Guide havebeentested tocertification standards
and listed by the applicable laboratories.
Certification
MODELS: QV32-A,QV36-A
LABORATORY: UnderwritersLaboratories
TYPE: Vented Gas Fireplace Heater
STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88•CSA2.33•UL307B
HighAltitudeInstallations
U.L. Listed gas fireplaces are tested and approved for
elevations from 0 to 2,000 feet in the U.S.A. and from 0 to
4,500feet in Canada.
When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 2,000
feet(in theUnited States),it may benecessary todecrease
the input rating by changing the existing burner orifice to a
smallersize. Input should be reducedfour percent(4%) for
each1,000feet above sealevel,unless the heatingvalueof
the gas has been reduced, in which case this general rule
will not apply. To identify the proper orifice size, check with
the local gas utility.
Wheninstallingthis fireplaceatan elevation between2,000
and4,500feet(inCanada),the inputratingmustbereduced
by ten percent (10%).
When installing this fireplace at an elevation above 4,500
feet (in Canada), check with local authorities.
Consult your local gas utility for assistance in determining
theproper orifice foryour location.

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Getting Started
Introducing the Village Collection
Gas Fireplaces
TheVillageCollectiondirectventgasfireplacesaredesigned
tooperate with all combustion airsiphoned fromoutside of
the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside.
The information contained in this Installers Guide, unless
noted otherwise, applies to all models and gas control
systems.Gasfireplace diagrams,includingthe dimensions,
are shown in this section.
Pre-install Preparation
Thisgas fireplace and itscomponents are tested and safe
when installed in accordance with this Installers Guide.
Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment,
particularly the condition of the glass. Do not install any
unit with damaged, incomplete, or substitute parts.
The vent system components and trim doors are shipped
in separate packages. The gas logs are packaged
separately and must be field installed.
Read all of the instructions before starting the
installation. Follow these instructions carefully during
the installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit.
Failure to follow these instructions will void the
owner’s warranty and may present a fire hazard.
The Aladdin Hearth Products Warranty will be voided by,
and Aladdin Hearth Products disclaims any responsibility
for, the following actions:
• Installation of any damaged fireplace or vent system
component.
• Modification of the fireplace or direct vent system.
• Installation other than as instructed by Aladdin Hearth
Products.
• Improper positioning of the gas logs or the glass door.
• Installationand/or useof any component part notmanu-
factured and approved by Aladdin Hearth Products, not
withstandingany independent testinglaboratory or other
party approval of such component part or accessory.
ANY SUCH ACTION MAY POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE
HAZARD.
When planning a fireplace installation, it’s necessary to
determine:
•Where the unit is to be installed.
•The vent system configuration to be used.
•Gas supply piping.
•Electrical wiring.
•Framingand finishing details.
•Whether optional accessories—devices such as a fan,
wall switch, or remote control—are desired.
If the fireplace is to be installed on carpeting or tile, or on
any combustible material other than wood flooring, the
fireplace should be installed on a metal or wood panel that
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Figure 1. Diagram of the QV36-A
TOP
STANDOFFS
GAS
CONTROLS
ELECTRICAL
ACCESS
GAS
ACCESS
RATING PLATE/
LABELS
5 3/8 (138mm)
GAS
LINE
ACCESS
2 1/4 (56mm)
37 3/4
(960mm)
36
(913mm)
41 (1040mm)
22
(560mm) 34 1/2
(876mm)
3 1/2
(90mm) 8 (203mm)
26 7/8
(683mm)
8 5/8
(219mm)
VENT
COLLARS
DIAMETER
ELECTRICAL
ACCESS
6 5/8 (168mm)
VENT COLLARS
DIAMETER 8 3/4 (222mm)
16 1/4 (413mm)
15 3/8 (390mm)
30 3/4 (781mm)
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Figure 2. Diagram of the QV-32-A
8
(203mm)
23 3/8
(594mm)
8 5/8
(219mm)
VENT
COLLARS
DIAMETER
ELECTRICAL
ACCESS
3 1/2
(90mm)
36
(913mm)
31
(788mm)
18 3/8
(468mm)
31
(786mm)
32 1/2
(826mm)
5 3/8
(138mm)
GAS
LINE
ACCESS
2 1/4
(56mm)
8 3/4 (222mm)
16 1/4 (413mm)
6 5/8 (168mm)
VENT COLLARS
DIAMETER
12 7/8
(327mm)
25 3/4 (653mm)
TOP
STANDOFFS
GAS
CONTROLS ELECTRICAL
ACCESS
GAS
ACCESS RATING PLATE/
LABELS
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Installing the Fireplace
Step 1. Locating the Fireplace
Thefollowing diagramshows space andclearance require-
ments for locating a fireplace within a room.
Minimum Clearances
from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials
Inches mm
Glass Front ......................................36 ........ 914
Floor ..................................................0........... 0
Rear ................................................. 1/2 ........ 13
Sides ............................................... 1/2 ........ 13
Top (QV-36)....................................3 1/4 ....... 83
(QV-32) ...................................1 1/2 ....... 38
Ceiling* .............................................31........ 787
Clearance Requirements
Thetop and back of thefireplace aredefined by stand-offs.
The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall extending
past the faceof thefireplace is 3 inches (76mm). The back
of the fireplace may be recessed 16 1/4 inches (413mm)
into combustible construction.
For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination
clearance in Figures 30 and 31.
Minimum Clearances
from the Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials
Inches mm
Vertical Sections...............1................. 25
Horizontal Sections
Top...................................... 3................. 75
Bottom................................1................. 25
Sides ..................................1................. 25
At Wall Firestops
Top................................... 2 1/2.............63.7
Bottom.............................. 1/2 ............... 13
Sides ..................................1................. 25
* Theclearancetotheceilingismeasuredfrom the top
of the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figure 38).
Thedistance from theunit tocombustibleconstruction isto
be measured from the unit outer wrap surface to the com-
bustible construction, NOT from the screw heads that se-
cure the unit together.
ABC D E
QV36-A 42” 16 1/4” 31 7/8” 45” 63 3/4”
QV32-A 37” 16 1/4” 29 3/8” 41 1/2” 58 3/4”
1/2 “ MIN. (13mm)
C
3” MIN. (76mm)
A
B
D
E
Figure 4. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations,
and Space Requirements
Constructing the Fireplace Chase
A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the
gas fireplace and/or its vent system. Vertical vents that run
on the outside of a building may be, but are not required to
be, installed inside a chase.
CAUTION: TREATMENT OF FIRESTOP SPACERS AND
CONSTRUCTIONOFTHE CHASEMAYVARYWITH THE
TYPE OF BUILDING. THESE INSTRUCTIONSARE NOT
SUBSTITUTES FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL
BUILDINGCODES. THEREFORE,YOUR LOCALBUILD-
ING CODES MUST BE CHECKED TO DETERMINE THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE STEPS.
Factory-builtfireplace chasesshould be constructed inthe
manner of all outside walls of the home to prevent cold air
drafting problems. The chase should not break the outside
buildingenvelope inany manner.
Thismeans that thewalls, ceiling,base plateandcantilever
floorof the chaseshould beinsulated. Vapor and air infiltra-
tionbarriers shouldbeinstalled inthe chaseas per regional
codes for the rest of the home.Additionally,Aladdin Hearth
Products recommends that the inside surfaces be sheet-
rocked and taped for maximum air tightness.
Tofurther preventdrafts, thefirestops shouldbe caulkedto
seal gaps. Gas line holes and other openings should be
caulked or stuffed with insulation. If the unit is being in-
stalled on a cement slab, we recommend that a layer of
plywood be placed underneath to prevent conducting cold
up into the room. Be sure to include spark arrestors for
woodburningunits ifthey arerequired.
THECHASE SHOULD BECONSTRUCTEDSOTHATALL
CLEARANCES TO THE FIREPLACEARE MAINTAINED
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Figure 5. Framing Dimensions
Framing should be
constructed of 2 X 4
lumber or heavier.
WARNING:
To ensure proper clearances the front
framing header must be installed on its
narrowedge and to the frontof the frame.
The framing headers may rest
on the fireplace stand-offs.
VENT
FRAMING
HOLE
ED
Model A B C D E*
QV36-A 42” 38 1/4” 16 1/4” 41” 27 7/8”
QV32-A 37” 33” 16 1/4” 36 1/2” 24 3/8”
A
B
C
Step 2. Framing the Fireplace
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace
issetin place.Framingshould bepositionedto accommo-
datewall coveringsand fireplace facing material. Thedia-
grambelowshows framing referencedimensions.
CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING
DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.
*The center of the framing hole is one (1)
inch (25.4mm) above the center of the
horizontal vent pipe.
WALL STUD
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
IS DEFINED BY 3” ABOVE THE
ELBOW FOR THE ENTIRE
WIDTH AND DEPTH (BEHIND THE
FRONT HEADER) OF THE FIREBOX.
3 1/2”
3 ”
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NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-3/8 INCHES (34.93mm) AT EACH JOINT.
Figure 6. D-Series Direct Vent Component Specifications (5-inch inner pipe / 8 5/8-inch outer pipe)
DV-36D
5 3/4”
(146mm)
8 3/4”
(222mm)
11 3/4”
(298mm)
DV-48D
7 3/8”
(187mm)
6 5/32”
(156mm)
11 5/8”
(295mm)
8 5/8”
(220mm)
8 1/2”
(216mm)
6 7/16”
(164mm)
11 1/16”
(281mm) 6 1/2”
(165mm)
8 1/2”
(216mm)
5 1/16”
(129mm)
8 5/8”
(220mm)
35 3/4”
(908mm)
DV-12/17D
12-17
(305-432mm)
17-24
(432-610mm)
47 3/4”
(1.2m)
DV17/24D
DV-12DDV-09D
DV-06D
DV-45D
DV-90D
11 15/16”
(303mm)
5 7/8”
(149mm)
120”
(3048mm)
24”
(610mm)
36”
(914mm)
60”
(1524mm)
DV-FLEX-10
DV-FLEX-5
DV-FLEX-3
DV-FLEX-2