Quadra-Fire Village QV36D-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.
Model:
QV36D-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
292-900E 4/03
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.
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;
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Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 2003 PleasecontactyourHearth&HomeTechnologiesdealer
withanyquestions orconcerns.Forthe numberofyour
nearest dealer, please call 1-800-234-2508
Quadra-Fire, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
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.
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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SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION
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DO NOT place furniture or any other combustible
household objects within 36 inches of the fireplace
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety and Warning Information ............................................... 2
Service Parts Lists.................................................................... 4
Section 1: Approvals and Codes .............................................. 6
Appliance Certification ................................................................. 6
Installation Codes ........................................................................ 6
HighAltitude Installations.............................................................. 6
Section 2: Getting Started ........................................................ 7
Introducing the Quadra-Fire Gas Fireplaces ................................ 7
Pre-installation Preparation.......................................................... 7
Section 3: Installing the Fireplace ........................................... 9
Constructing the Fireplace Chase................................................ 9
Step1 Locating the Fireplace .................................................. 9
Step2 Framing the Fireplace................................................. 10
Step3 Installing the Vent System ........................................... 12
A. Vent System Approvals.......................................... 12
B. Installing Vent Components ................................... 19
C. VentTermination.................................................... 23
Step4 Positioning,Leveling, and
Securing the Fireplace................................................ 26
Step5 The Gas Control System ............................................ 26
Step6 The Gas Supply Line .................................................. 37
Step7 Gas Pressure Requirements...................................... 37
Step8 Wiring the Fireplace.................................................... 28
Step 9 Finishing ..................................................................... 29
Step10 Installing Trim, Logs, and Ember Material ................... 30
InstallingtheTrim........................................................ 30
Refractory Kit Placement ............................................. 30
Positioning the Logs ................................................... 31
Shutter Settings.......................................................... 31
Placing the Ember Material ......................................... 31
Glass Specifications .................................................... 31
Step11 LightingtheAppliance ................................................. 32
Step12 Before Lighting the Fireplace ...................................... 33
Step 13 Lighting the Fireplace.................................................. 33
Afterthe Installation.................................................................... 33
Section 4: Maintaining and Servicing Your Fireplace. ........ 34
Section 5: Troubleshooting. .................................................. 35
Limited Lifetime Warranty. ...................................................... 37
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Appliance Certification
The fireplacemodel discussed in this Installers Guidehas
been tested to certification standards and listed by the
applicablelaboratories.
Certification
MODEL: QV36D-A
LABORATORY: UnderwritersLaboratories
TYPE: Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater
STANDARD: ANSIZ21.88-2000•CSA2.33-M98•UL307B
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).
This model may be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting
room in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Approvals and
Codes
HighAltitudeInstallations
U.L.Listedgasappliances are testedandapprovedwithout
requiringchanges for elevations from 0 to 2,000feet in the
U. S.A. and in Canada.
Wheninstalling this appliance at an elevation above2,000
feet, it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by
changingthe existing burnerorifice to asmaller size. Input
rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 feet above a
2000 foot elevation in the U.S.A. or 10% for elevations
between2000 and4500 feetin Canada. Ifthe heatingvalue
of the gas has been reduced, these rules do not apply.To
identify the proper orifice size, check with the local gas
utility.
If installing this appliance at an elevation above 4,500 feet
(in Canada), check with local authorities.
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Getting Started
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 Installers Guide, unless
notedotherwise, applies to all modelsand gascontrol sys-
tems. Gas fireplace diagrams, including the dimensions,
are shown in this section.
Pre-installation Preparation
Thisgas fireplace and itscomponents are tested and safe
when installed in accordance with this Installers Guide.
Reportto your dealerany parts damagedin shipment, par-
ticularly 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 may be packaged
separately and must be field installed.
Read all of the instructions before starting the instal-
lation. Follow these instructions carefully during the
installation to ensure maximum safety and benefit.
Failure to follow these instructions will void the own-
er’s warranty and may present a fire hazard.
The Hearth & Home Technologies Warranty will be voided
by, and Hearth & Home Technologies 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 Hearth & Home
Technologies.
• Improper positioning of the gas logs or the glass door.
• Installationand/or useof any component part notmanu-
facturedand approvedby Hearth &Home Technologies,
not withstanding any independent testing laboratory or
other party approval of such component part or acces-
sory.
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 QV36D-A
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 5/8 [219mm]
VENT COLLARS
21 1/2 [548mm]
11 5/8 [297mm]
28 1/2 [724mm]
TOP
STANDOFFS
HOOD
ELECTRICAL
ACCESS
GAS
CONTROLS
RATING
PLATE AND
LABELS
GAS
LINE
ACCESS -

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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.
ABCD E
42” 22” 36” 51” 72”
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
SurroundSides* ..................0........................ 0
Top....................................3 1/2.................... 89
Ceiling**..............................31..................... 787
Figure 2. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations,
and Space Requirements
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
* See Figure 3.
**The clearanceto theceilingismeasuredfromthetop
of the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figure 38).
Thedistance fromthe unit tocombustible construction
is to be measured from the unit outer wrap surface to
thecombustibleconstruction,NOT fromthescrewheads
that secure the unit together.
For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination
clearancediagrams (seeFigures 30and 31).
1/2” MIN. (13mm)
D
C
E
B
1” MIN. (25mm)
A
Clearance Requirements
The top, back, and sides of the fireplace are defined by
stand-offs.The minimumclearance to a perpendicular wall
extendingpast the faceof thefireplace is oneinch (25mm).
The back of the fireplace may be recessed 21 1/2 inches
(546 mm) into combustible construction.
Constructing the Fireplace Chase
A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the
gasfireplace and/orits vent system. Vertical ventsthat run
on the outside of a building may be, but are not required to
be, installed inside a chase.
CAUTION: TREATMENT OF FIRESTOPSPACERS AND
CONSTRUCTIONOFTHECHASEMAYVARYWITHTHE
TYPE OF BUILDING. THESE INSTRUCTIONSARE NOT
SUBSTITUTES FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL
BUILDINGCODES.THEREFORE,YOURLOCAL BUILD-
ING CODES MUST BE CHECKED TO DETERMINE THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE STEPS.
Factory-builtfireplace chasesshould beconstructed in the
manner of all outside walls of the home to prevent cold air
draftingproblems. The chase should notbreak the outside
buildingenvelope inany manner.
This means that the walls, ceiling, base plate and cantile-
ver floor of the chase should be insulated. Vapor and air
infiltration barriers should be installed in the chase as per
regional codes for the rest of the home. Additionally, we
recommend that the inside surfaces be sheetrocked and
taped for maximum air tightness.
Tofurther preventdrafts, the firestopsshould becaulked to
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 FIREPLACE ARE MAINTAINED
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Framing should be
constructed of 2 X 4
lumber or heavier.
A. ............. 42”*
B. .........38 1/2”
C. ...............22”
D. ...............42”
E. .........27 7/8”
Figure 3. Framing Dimensions
Step 2. Framing the Fireplace
Fireplaceframingcan bebuiltbefore orafterthe fireplaceis
set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo-
date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia-
grambelowshows framing referencedimensions.
CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING
DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.
Shows
center of 12” x
12” vent framing
holes for top and rear
venting. The center of the
hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm)
above the center of the horizontal
vent pipe.
A
B
C
1/2” CLEARANCE FROM BACK OF FIREPLACE TO COMBUSTIBLE
0” CLEARANCE TO
FRAMING MEMBER
0” CLEARANCE
1/2” CLEARANCE
FROM BOTH SIDES
OF FIREPLACE
TO COMBUSTIBLE
FRAMING
MEMBER
E D
WALL
STUD
3 1/2”
3 ”
Noncombustible zone is defined
by 3” above the elbow for the
entire width and depth (behind
the front header) of the firebox.
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NOTE: PIPES OVERLAP 1-3/8 INCHES (34.93mm) AT EACH JOINT.
Figure 4.
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)
SL-FLEX-10
SL-FLEX-5
SL-FLEX-3
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Figure 5. Vent System Components and Termination Kits
Step 3. Installing the Vent System
A. Vent System Approvals
This model is approved to use D-series direct vent pipe
components and terminations (see Figures 4 and 5). Ap-
provedvent system componentsare labeledfor identifica-
tion. This pipe is tested and listed as an approved compo-
nent of the fireplace. The pipe is tested to be run inside an
enclosedwall.There isnorequirement for inspectionopen-
ingsat each jointwithin the wall.There is no required pitch
for horizontalvent runs. NOOTHER VENTINGSYSTEMS
OR COMPONENTS MAY BE USED.
Detailed installation instructions are included with each
vent termination kit and should be used in conjunction
with this Installers Guide. The flame and ember appear-
ance may vary based on the type of fuel burned and the
venting configuration used.
Identifying Vent Components
The vent systems installed on this gas fireplace may in-
clude one, two, or three 90°elbow assemblies. The rela-
tionships of vertical rise to horizontal run in vent configura-
tions using 90° elbows MUST BE strictly adhered to. The
rise to run relationships are shown in the venting drawings
andtables.Referto thediagramsonthe next severalpages.
NOTE: Two 45° elbows may be used in place of one
90° elbow. Rise to run ratios in the vent system must
be followed if 45° elbows are used.
Thismodel hasvent startingcollars on both the top and the
back of the unit. Depending upon the installation, decide
which ONE set of starting collars will be used to attach the
vent system. The starting collar sealing cap must remain
on the starting collar NOT used.
Terminations Kits
HORIZONTAL
TERMINATION
WALL FIRESTOP
90 DEGREE
ELBOW
VERTICAL
TERMINATION STORM COLLAR
ROOF FLASHING
HORIZONTAL PIPE
SUPPORT
PIPE LENGTH
WALL BRACKET
CEILING
FIRESTOP
DVK-TVCD
DVK-01TRD
DV-FLEX2-01TRF
DVK-SNKD DVK-01TRF*
* For use with flex vent only.