Quadra-Fire CAB50-C User manual

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R
PELLET BURNING APPLIANCE
MODEL NUMBER:
CAB50-C
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.
Installation Manual
Installation & Appliance Set-Up
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
If the information in these instructions is
not followed exactly, a re could result
causing property damage, personal injury,
or death.
WARNING
• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
• Do not over re - If appliance or chimney connector
glows, you are over ring. Over ring will void
your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles
as specied.
Failure to comply may cause house re.
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 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.
CAUTION
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state
and national codes and regulations.
• Consult local building, re o󰀩cials or authorities
having jurisdiction about restrictions, installation
inspection, and permits.
CAUTION
Tested and approved for wood pellets, Burning of any
other type of fuel voids your warranty.
NOTE: To obtain a French translation of this
manual, please contact your dealer or visit
www.quadrare.com.
REMARQUE : Pour obtenir une traduction française de
ce manuel, s’il vous plaît contacter votre
revendeur ou visitez www.quadrare.com.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.
Quadra-Fire is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies.
1 Important Safety Information
A. Appliance Certication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
B. Appliance Emissions Certication ................ 3
C. BTU & E󰀩ciency Specications.................. 3
D. Glass Specications........................... 4
E. Electrical Rating (on high) ...................... 4
F. Mobile Home Approved ........................ 4
G. Non-Combustible Materials ..................... 4
H. Combustible Materials ......................... 4
I. Sleeping Room ............................... 4
J. Stove Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
K. California - Prop65 ............................ 4
2 Getting Started
A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations ...... 5
B. Thermostat Wall Control Location ................ 6
C. Tools And Supplies Needed..................... 6
D. Inspect Appliance and Components .............. 6
E. Install Checklist .............................. 7
3 Dimensions and Clearances
A. Appliance Dimensions ......................... 8
B. Clearances to Combustibles (UL and ULC) ........ 12
C. Hearth Pad Requirements ..................... 13
D. Alcove .................................... 14
4 Vent Information
A. Venting Termination Minimum Requirements....... 15
B. Avoiding Smoke and Odors .................... 16
C. Negative Pressure ........................... 17
D. Draft17
E. Minimum Vacuum Requirements ................ 17
F. Chimney and Exhaust Connection ............... 17
G. Equivalent Feet of Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
H. Pipe Selection Chart ......................... 18
5 Venting Systems
A. Through The Wall............................ 19
B. Vertical into Existing Class A Chimney............ 20
C. Vertical - Interior - Typical Installation ............ 20
D. Through The Wall & Vertical - External ........... 20
E. Masonry ................................... 21
F. Alternate Masonry............................ 21
6 Appliance Set-Up
A. Outside Air Kit .............................. 22
B. Top Vent Adapter Installation ................... 23
C. Rear Vent Adapter Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
D. Thermostat Installation........................ 24
7 Mobile Home Installation ..................... 25
8 Reference Materials
A. Service & Maintenance Log .................... 26
B. Accessory List .............................. 30
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Model CAB50-C
Laboratory Intertek
Report No. 100358108PRT-005
Type Solid Fuel Room Appliance/Pellet Fuel
Burning Type
Standard
ASTM E1509-04 and ULC S627-00 Room
Appliance Pellet Fuel Burning type and
(UM) 84-HUD,
Mobile Home Approved.
1 Important Safety Information
A. Appliance Certication
NOTICE: This installation must conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes you must comply with the
ASTM E1509-04, ULC S627-00 and (UM) 84-HUD.
C. BTU & E󰀩ciency Specications
This pellet appliance needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. Consult the owner’s manual for further
information. It is against federal regulations to operate this pellet appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
EPA Certication
Number: Number: N/A
EPA Certied
Emissions: 1.0 grams per hour
*LHV Tested E󰀩ciency: 69.5%
**HHV Tested E󰀩ciency: 65.1%
***EPA BTU Output: 7,500 to 36,600 per hr
****BTU Input: 13,100 to 49,900 per hr
Vent Size: 3” or 4” Type “L” or “PL”
Hopper Capacity: 120 lbs.
Fuel Premium Wood Pellets
* Weighted average LHV (Low Heating Value) e󰀩ciency
using data collected during EPA emissions tests in
accordance with the requirements of CSA B415.1.
** Weighted average HHV (High Heating Value) e󰀩ciency
using data collected during EPA emissions tests in
accordance with the requirements of CSA B415.1.
*** A range of BTU outputs calculated using HHV
e󰀩ciency and the burn rates from the EPA tests.
**** Based on the maximum feed rate per hour multiplied
by approximately 8600 BTU’s which is the average BTU’s
from a pound of pellets.
The CAB50-C is Certied to
comply with 2020 particulate
emission standards.
Model CAB50-C
Laboratory OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc.
Report No. 0061PS085E
Standard Method 28R, ASTM E1509-04 and
ASTM E2779
Can be found at:
www.quadrare.com/about-us/epa-certication
B. Appliance Emissions Certication

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F. Mobile Home Approved
• This appliance is approved for mobile home
installations when not installed in a sleeping room and
when an outside combustion air inlet is provided.
• The structural integrity of the mobile home oor, ceiling,
and walls must be maintained.
• The appliance must be properly grounded to the frame
of the mobile home with #8 copper ground wire, and
use only listed double-wall connector pipe.
• Outside Air Kit, part 811-0872 or OAK-3 must be
installed in a mobile home installation.
• Appliance must be secured to mobile home structure.
D. Glass Specications
This appliance is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass.
Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please
contact your dealer for replacement glass.
E. Electrical Rating (on high)
I. Sleeping Room
When installed in a sleeping room it is recommended that
3ft of vertical be installed prior to horizontally exiting the
room and a smoke/CO alarm be installed in the bedroom.
The size of the room must be at least 50ft³ per 1,000 Btu/hr
stove input, if the stove exceeds the room size, outside air
must be installed.
J. Stove Composition
These pellet burning stoves are made of steel, cast iron or
a combination of both with a ceramic viewing glass. These
stoves incorporate a self-feeding system including a fuel
storage hopper and a mechanical feed system which is
controlled by a micro-processing control board. Each model
contains a variable speed distribution blower to circulate
room air through the heat exchanger and out to the room
and a combustion blower which forces the exhaust out of
the stove.
H. Combustible Materials
G. Non-Combustible Materials
Material which will not ignite and burn, composed of any
combination of the following:
- Steel
- Plaster
- Brick
- Iron
- Concrete
- Tile
- Glass
- Slate
Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace of 750° C.
Material made of/or surfaced with any of the
following materials:
- Wood
- Compressed Paper
- Plant Fibers
- Plastic
- Plywood/OSB
- Sheet Rock (drywall)
Any material that can ignite and burn: ame proofed or not,
plastered or non-plastered.
K. California - Prop65
WARNING
This product and the fuels used to operate this product (wood), and
the products of combustion of such fuels, can expose you to
chemicals including carbon black, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm. For more information go to: WWW.P65Warnings.ca.gov
NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer
of this appliance, reserves the right to alter
its products, their specications and/or price
without notice.
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.
• Installation and use of any damaged appliance.
• Modication of the appliance.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth &
Home Technologies.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not
approved by Hearth & Home Technologies.
• Operating appliance without fully assembling
all components.
• Operating appliance without legs attached (if
supplied with appliance).
• Do NOT Over re - If appliance or chimney connector
glows, you are over ring.
Any such action that may cause a re hazard.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibility for, and the warranty will be
voided by, the following actions:
115 VAC, 60 Hz, Start 5.1 Amps, Run 3.0 Amps

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Recommended
Location
Marginal
Location
Location
Not
Recommended
Recommended
Location
Location NOT
Recommended
Multi-level Roofs
Windward
Leeward
Outside Air Kit Termination Cap
Figure 5.1
Install Guide
2 Getting Started
WARNING
Risk of Fire.
Damaged parts could impair safe operation. Do NOT
install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
A. Design, Installation & Location
Considerations
1. Appliance Location
Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you
must consider the location of:
• Windows
• Air Intakes
• Air Conditioner
• Overhang, so󰀩ts, porch roofs, adjacent walls
• Landscaping, vegetation
• Horizontal or vertical vent termination
2. Floor Support
The supporting oor under the appliance must be able to
handle the weight of the appliance, fuel load and the weight
of the chimney.
Ensure that your oor will support these weights prior to
installation. Add su󰀩cient additional support to meet this
weight requirement prior to installation. The weight of the
appliance is 240 lbs.
NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector,
re o󰀩cials or authorities having jurisdiction over
restrictions, installation inspection and permits.
It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using
exact measurements for clearances and oor protection,
before actually beginning the installation. Location of the
appliance and chimney will a󰀨ect performance.
Consideration must be given to:
• Safety, convenience, tra󰀩c ow
• Placement of the chimney and chimney connector and
to minimize the use of chimney o󰀨sets.
• Place the appliance where there will be a clear passage
for a Listed chimney through the ceiling and roof
(vertical) or through exterior wall (horizontal).
• Installing the required outside air kit will a󰀨ect the
location of the vent termination.
When locating vent and venting termination, the ideal
location is to vent above roof line when possible. This
minimizes the a󰀨ects of wind loading.

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C. Tools And Supplies Needed
B. Thermostat Wall Control Location
The thermostat wall control’s location will have some a󰀨ect
on the appliance’s operation.
• Maximum wire length from appliance is 100 feet
(30.48m) continuous non-spliced wire. Recommended
20 gauge wire, solid copper.
• When located close to the appliance, it may require a
slightly higher temperature setting to keep the rest of
the house comfortable.
• When located in an adjacent room or on a di󰀨erent
oor level, you will notice higher temperatures near
the appliance.
D. Inspect Appliance and Components
• Open the appliance and remove all the parts and
articles packed inside the Component Pack. Inspect all
the parts and glass for shipping damage.
• Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment.
• All labels have been removed from the glass door.
• Plated surfaces have been wiped clean with a soft
cloth, if applicable.
• Read all the instructions before starting the
installation. Follow these instructions carefully
during the installation to ensure maximum safety
and benet.
• Follow pipe manufacturer instructions for
installation and air clearance requirements.
Risk of Fire!
• Damaged parts could impair
safe operation.
• Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or
substitute components.
WARNING
WARNING
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibility for, and the warranty will be
voided by, the following actions:
• Installation and use of any damaged appliance.
• Modication of the appliance.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth &
Home Technologies.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not
approved by Hearth & Home Technologies.
• Operating appliance without fully assembling
all components.
• Operating appliance without legs attached (if supplied
with appliance).
• Do NOT Over re!
Or any such action that may cause a re hazard.
Tools and building supplies normally required for
installation, unless installing into an existing masonry
replace:
- Reciprocating Saw
- Channel Locks
- Hammer
- Phillips Screwdriver
- Tape Measure
- Plumb Line
- 1/4” Self-Tapping Screws
- Framing Material
- Hi-temp Caulking Material
- Gloves
- Safety Glasses
- Framing Square
- Electric Drill & Bits (1/4”)
- Level
May also need:
- Vent Support Straps
- Venting Paint

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E. Install Checklist
YES IF NO, WHY?
Verified clearance to combustibles.
Appliance is leveled and connector is secured to appliance.
Hearth extension size/height decided.
Outside air kit installed.
Floor protection requirements have been met.
If appliance is connected to a masonry chimney, it should be cleaned and
inspected by a professional. If installed to a factory built metal chimney, the
chimney must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and
clearances.
Appliance Install
Chimney configuration complies with diagrams.
Chimney installed, locked and secured in place with proper clearance.
Chimney meets recommended height requirements (5 feet minimum vertical).
Roof flashing installed and sealed.
Terminations installed and sealed.
Venting/Chimney
Clearances
Verified all clearances meet installation manual requirements.
Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements.
Floor protection and heart extensions installed per manual requirements.
Appliance Setup
All protective materials removed.
All labels have been removed from the door.
All packaging materials are removed from inside/under appliance.
Manual bag and all of its contents are removed from inside/under the appliance
and given to the party responsible for use and operation.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Failure to install appliance to these instructions can lead to a fire or
explosion.
Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following:
Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your file.
That this checklist remain visible at all times on the appliance until the installation is complete.
Electrical
120 VAC unswitched power provided to the appliance.
Check outlet with multi-meter for proper polarity and voltage (115-120 VAC).
Record voltage reading: _____________
ATTENTION INSTALLER:
Follow this Standard Work Checklist
This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this installation manual.
Customer:
Date Installed:
Lot/Address:
Location of Appliance:
Installer:
Dealer/Distributor Phone Number:
Serial Number:
Model Name:
__________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Started appliance and verified that all motors and blowers operate as they should.
Checked draft using a Manometer. Record readings: ______________________
Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/Builder/Other Trades, ets.) and corrective action needed:
Comments communicated to party responsible __________________________ by ______________________ on ____________
(Builder/Gen. Contractor) (Installer) (Date)
Checked vacuum using a Manometer. Record readings: ____________________

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3 Dimensions and Clearances
A. Appliance Dimensions
Figure 8.3 - Front View
Figure 8.1 - Top View
Figure 8.2 - Side View
10 in
(252mm)
10 in
(252mm)
2-1/4 in
(59mm)
23-3/4 in
(603mm)
36-1/2 in
(927mm)
9-1/2 in
(243mm)
24-1/2 in (622mm)
12-1/2 in
(318mm)
25-7/8 in (657mm)
26-5/8 in (677mm)
26-3/4 in (681mm)
9-1/8 in
(231mm)

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Figure 9.2 - Side View w/ Top Vent Adapter (TPVNT-5)
Figure 9.3 - Top View w/ Top Vent Adapter (TPVNT-5) &
3 to 4 inch O󰀨set Adapter (811-0720)
Figure 9.4 - Side View w/ Top Vent Adapter (TPVNT-5) &
3 to 4 inch O󰀨set Adapter (811-0720)
Figure 9.1 - Top View w/ Top Vent Adapter (TPVNT-5)
12-1/4 in
(311mm)
12-1/4 in
(311mm)
2-7/8 in
(71mm)
2-7/8 in
(71mm)
28 in
(711mm)
28 in
(711mm)
A_1
12-1/4 in
(311mm)
3-1/8 in
(79mm)
29-5/8 in
(753mm)
29-5/8 in
(753mm)
28 in
(711mm)

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Figure 10.1 - Top View w/ Top Vent Adapter (TPVNT-5) &
3 to 6 inch O󰀨set Adapter (812-3570)
Figure 10.2 - Side View w/ Top Vent Adapter (TPVNT-5) &
3 to 6 inch O󰀨set Adapter (812-3570)
12-1/4 in
(311mm)
12-1/4 in
(311mm)
4-1/8 in
(103mm)
4-1/8 in
(103mm)
28-1/8 in
(714mm)
28-1/8 in
(714mm)
30-1/8 in
(765mm)
30-1/8 in
(765mm)
Figure 10.3 - Top View w/ Top Vent Adapter (TPVNT-6)
Figure 10.4 - Side View w/ Top Vent Adapter (TPVNT-6)
9-7/8 in
(252mm)
9-7/8 in
(252mm)
2-7/8 in
(73mm)
2-7/8 in
(73mm)
15-1/8 in
(383mm)
15-1/8 in
(383mm)

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Figure 11.1 - Top View w/ Top Vent Adapter (TPVNT-6) &
3 to 4 inch O󰀨set Adapter (811-0720)
Figure 11.2 - Side View w/ Top Vent Adapter (TPVNT-6) &
3 to 4 inch O󰀨set Adapter (811-0720)
9-7/8 in
(252mm)
9-7/8 in
(252mm)
3-1/8 in
(80mm)
3-1/8 in
(80mm)
15-1/8 in
(383mm)
15-1/8 in
(383mm)
16-3/4 in
(424mm)
16-3/4 in
(424mm)

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C
C
D
E
F
G
G
A
B
B. Clearances to Combustibles (UL and ULC)
Installations with
3 to 3 inch Top Vent Adapter
Installations with
3 to 6 inch O󰀨set Adapter
Straight Back Against Wall Inches Millimeters
ABack Wall to Appliance 2 51
BSide Wall to Appliance 14 356
Corner Installation Inches Millimeters
CWalls to Appliance 2 51
Vertical Installation Inches Millimeters
DBack Wall to Adapter 1 25
ESide Wall to Appliance 14 356
FBack Wall to Appliance 6-1/4 159
Corner Installation Inches Millimeters
GWalls to Appliance 2 51
Vertical Installation Inches Millimeters
DBack Wall to Adapter 3 76
ESide Wall to Appliance 14 356
FBack Wall to Appliance 10-3/4 274
Corner Installation Inches Millimeters
GWalls to Appliance 2 51
NOTE:
• Illustrations reect typical installations and are FOR
DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.
• Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
• Actual installation may vary due to individual
design preference.
Table 12.1
Table 12.2
Table 12.3

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C. Hearth Pad Requirements (UL and ULC)
EMBER PROTECTION: It is necessary to install a Type I
oor protector.
Floor protector must be non-combustible material,
extending beneath appliance
with a minimum of 6 inches
(152mm) in front of glass and 6 inches (152mm) to both
sides of the fuel loading door. Open the door and measure
6 inches (152mm) from the side edge of the opening in the
face of the appliance.*See exception.
25-3/4 in.
minimum
32-1/8 in.
minimum
6 in
from the fuel door
opening
6 in
USA
6 in
Front of glass
13-3/4 in.
152mm
from fuel door opening
152mm
652mm
minimum
815mm
minimum
CANADA
Must extend 51mm
beyond each side
of pipe (shaded area)
to the wall thimble.
152mm
Front of glass
348mm
USA INSTALLATIONS: A non-combustible oor protection
is recommended extending beneath the ue pipe when
installed with horizontal venting or under the Top Vent
Adapter with vertical installation.
CANADA INSTALLATIONS: A non-combustible oor
protection extending beneath the ue pipe is required
with horizontal venting or under the Top Vent Adapter with
vertical installation.
Figure 13.1
Figure 13.2
46-1/4 in.
27-7/8 in.
13-3/4 in.
37-1/2 in.
USA
6 in.
from the
front of glass
1173mm
707mm
348mm
953mm
CANADA
Must extend 51mm
beyond each side
of pipe (shaded area)
to the wall thimble.
152mm
From the
front of glass
Figure 13.3
Figure 13.4
Fire Risk
Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specied.
Failure to comply may cause house re.
WARNING

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Table 14.1
Figure 14.2
Figure 14.1
A
C
BB
D
D. Alcove
Minimum* Maximum
Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters
A Height 56-3/4 1441 n/a n/a
B Width 53 1346 n/a n/a
C Depth n/a n/a 48 1219
D To Side Wall 14 356 n/a n/a
* All minimums listed are to a combustible surface.
NOTE:
• Illustrations reect typical installations and are FOR
DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.
• Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
• Actual installation may vary due to individual
design preference.

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4 Vent Information
A. Venting Termination Minimum
Requirements
J or K
X
V
M
I
H
A
V
G
B
V
V
A
B
V
FV
C
B
B
E
L
V
D
V
Electrical
Service
V
N
VN
V
N
N
V
Inside Corner
FIXED
CLOSED
OPEN
OPEN
FIXED
CLOSED
VX
G
G
Termination Cap Air Supply Inlet Gas Meter Restricted Area
O
P
A12 in. Above Finish Grade (the grade surface
must be a non-combustible material
B12 in.
48 in. no OAK
Open door or window: below or to the side
B12 in. Open door or window: above
C6 in. Permanently closed window: above, below
or to the side
D18 in.
36 in. no OAK
Vertical clearance to a ventilated so󰀩 t
located above the terminal within a hori-
zontal distance of 2 ft from the center-line
of the terminal
E12 in. Clearance to unventilated so󰀩 t
F12 in. Clearance to outside corner
G12 in. Clearance to inside corner
H36 in. Above gas meter/regulator measured from
horizontal center-line of regulator
I36 in. USA
72 in. Canada
Clearance to service regulator vent outlet
J12 in.
48 in. no OAK
Clearance to non-mechanical air supply
inlet to the building or the combustions air
inlet to any other appliance
K10 ft horizontal
3 ft vertical
Clearance to mechanical air supply
L7 ft. Above paved sidewalk, paved driveway
located on public property
M12 in. Under an open veranda, porch, deck or
balcony
NSee Note
below*
Electric service: above, below or to the
side (location must not obstruct or interfere
with access)
O24 in. Adjacent building, fences and protruding
parts of the structure
P12 in. Clearance above roof line for vertical
terminations
All minimum clearances are listed with an Outside Air Kit (OAK) installed, unless otherwise noted in table below.
24 in. Above grass, top of plants, wood or any other combus-
tible
12 in.
36 in. no OAK
Clearance from any forced air intake of other appliance
12 in. Clearance horizontally from combustible wall
15 in. Vented directly through a wall, minimum length of
horizontal pipe
6 in. horizontal
12 in. vertical
Minimum horizontal or vertical terminations must pro-
trude from wall
*NOTE: Consult local building,  re o󰀩 cials or authorities
having jurisdiction. Local codes or regulations
may require di󰀨 erent clearances.
NOTICE: Termination must exhaust above air
inlet elevation.
• It is recommended that at least 60 inches (1.52m) of
vertical pipe be installed when appliance is vented
directly through a wall. This will create a natural draft,
which will help prevent the possibility of smoke or
odor venting into the home during a power outage.
• It will also keep exhaust from causing a nuisance
or hazard by exposing people or shrubs to
high temperatures.
• The safest and preferred venting method is to extend
the vent vertically through the roof or above the roof.
NOTICE: Do NOT Terminate Vent:
• In any location that will allow  ue gases or soot from
entering or staining the building.
• In any location which could create a nuisance
or hazard.
• In any enclosed or semi-enclosed area such as a
carport, garage, attic, crawl space, under a sun deck
or porch, narrow walkway.
• Closely fenced area, or any location that can build up
a concentration of fumes such as a stairwell, covered
breezeway, etc.

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B. Avoiding Smoke and Odors
Negative Pressure, Shut-Down and Electrical
Power Failure
To reduce the probability of back-drafting or burn-back
in the pellet appliance during power failure or shut down
conditions, it must be able to draft naturally without exhaust
blower operation.
Negative pressure in the house will resist this natural draft if
not accounted for in the pellet appliance installation.
Heat rises in the house and leaks out at upper levels. This
air must be replaced with cold air from outdoors which
ows into lower levels of the house.
Vents and chimneys into basements and lower levels of the
house can become the conduit for air supply and reverse
under these conditions.
Outside Air
An outside air kit is recommended in all installations. The
Outside Air Kit must be ordered separately.
Per national building codes, consideration must be given
to combustion air supply to all combustion appliances.
Failure to supply adequate combustion air for all appliance
demands may lead to back-drafting of those and
other appliances.
When the appliance is roof vented (strongly recommended):
The air intake is best located on the exterior wall
oriented towards the prevailing wind direction during
the heating season.
When the appliance is side-wall vented:
The air intake is best located on the same exterior wall
as the exhaust vent outlet and located lower on the wall
than the exhaust vent outlet.
The outside air supply kit can supply most of the demands
of the pellet appliance, but consideration must be given to
the total house demand.
House demand may consume the air needed for the
appliance. It may be necessary to add additional ventilation
to the space in which the pellet appliance is located.
Consult with your local HVAC professional to determine the
ventilation demands for your house.
CAUTION
• DO NOT CONNECT THIS Appliance TO A CHIMNEY
FLUE SERVICING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION
DUCT OR SYSTEM.
Vent Congurations
When installing a pellet appliance with a horizontal vent
conguration the frequency of power outages should
be considered:
• Power outages during operation will cause the
appliance to immediately turn o󰀨 and may create
conditions where smoke will back draft into the house.
In order to reduce the likelihood of smoke back drafting
into the house during a power outage, Hearth and
Home Technologies strongly suggests:
- Installing the pellet venting with a minimum vertical
run of 5 feet (1.52m).
- Installing the outside air kit at least 4 feet (1.22m)
below the vent termination.
To prevent soot damage to exterior walls of the house and
to prevent re-entry of soot or ash into the house:
• Maintain specied clearances to windows, doors and
air inlets, including air conditioners.
• Vents should not be placed below ventilated so󰀩ts.
Run the vent above the roof.
• Avoid venting into alcove locations.
• Vents should not terminate under overhangs, decks or
onto covered porches.
• Maintain minimum clearance of 12 inches (305mm)
from the vent termination to the exterior wall. If
you see deposits developing on the wall, you may
need to extend this distance to accommodate your
installation conditions.
Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no responsibility
for, not does the warranty extend to, smoke damage
caused by reverse drafting of pellet appliances under
shut down or power failure conditions.

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C. Negative Pressure
Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air available
for the appliance to operate properly. It can be strongest in
lower levels of the house.
Causes include:
• Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.)
• Range hoods
• Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water
appliances and other combustion appliances
• Clothes dryers
• Location of return-air vents to furnace or air conditioning
• Imbalances of the HVAC air handling system
• Upper level air leaks such as:
- Recessed lighting
- Attic hatch
- Duct leaks
To minimize the e󰀨ects of negative air pressure:
• Install the outside air kit with the intake facing prevailing
winds during the heating season
• Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion
appliances and exhaust equipment
• Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are not
located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance
• Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkways or
small isolated spaces
• Recessed lighting should be a “sealed can” design
• Attic hatches weather stripped or sealed
• Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and seams
taped or sealed
NOTICE: Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no
responsibility for the improper performance of the
chimney system caused by:
• Inadequate draft due to environmental conditions
• Down drafts
• Tight sealing construction of the structure
• Mechanical exhausting devices
D. Draft
Draft is the pressure di󰀨erence needed to vent an appliance
successfully. When an appliance is drafting successfully, all
combustion byproducts are exiting the home through the
chimney.
Install through the warm airspace enclosed by the building
envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially
during lighting and die-down of the re.
Considerations for successful draft include:
• Preventing negative pressure
• Location of appliance and chimney
NOTE: Follow venting manufacturers recommendations
for sealing pipe joints.
E. Minimum Vacuum Requirements
.075 inches W.C.
F. Chimney and Exhaust Connection
1. Chimney & Connector: Use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm)
diameter type “L” or “PL” venting system. It can be
vented vertically or horizontally.
2. Mobile Home: Approved for all Listed pellet vent. If using
the 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit or the 3
to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent O󰀨set Adapter, use Listed
double wall ue connector. A Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit
must be used with manufactured home installations.
3. Residential: The 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent
Adapter Kit and the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent
O󰀨set Adapter are tested to use 24 gauge single wall
ue connector or Listed double wall ue connector to
Class A Listed metal chimneys, or masonry chimneys
meeting International Residential Code standards for
solid fuel appliances.
4. INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY
THE VENT MANUFACTURER.
5. Seal exhaust venting system to the unit with High Temp
500ºF RTV silicone sealant. Secure the venting system
to the unit with at least (3) screws. All pellet vent pipe
must be secured together either by means provided by
the pipe manufacturer or by (3) screws at each joint.
6. DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST
VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS Appliance.
7. DO NOT CONNECT THIS Appliance TO A CHIMNEY
FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
Risk of Asphyxiation!
Negative pressure can cause spillage of combustion
fumes and soot.
WARNING
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G. Equivalent Feet of Pipe
The table below can help you calculate the equivalent feet
of pipe which is a method used to determine pellet vent
size (Figure 18.1).
2 ft.
2 ft.
3 ft.
2 ft.
Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation
NOTE: This is a generic example and is not intended to represent any
specic fuel type.
Figure 18.2
3 in. or 4 in. (76mm or
102mm) Diameter Pipe
3 in. or 4 in. (76mm or
102mm) Diameter Pipe
Equivalent Pipe
Length In Feet
Equivalent Pipe
Length In Feet
ALTITUDE IN THOUSANDS OF FEETALTITUDE IN THOUSANDS OF FEET
0
20
30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4 in. (102mm) Diameter Pipe Only4 in. (102mm) Diameter Pipe Only
10
Example 1Example 1
Example 2
Example 2
• Example 1: If the equivalent length of pipe is 23 feet
(7m) with altitude of 8,000 feet (2438m) you must use 4
inch (102mm) diameter type “L” or “PL” vent.
• Example 2: If the equivalent length of pipe is 12 feet
(3.7m) with altitude of 6,000 feet (1829m) you may
use 3 or 4 inch (76 to 102mm) diameter type “L” or
“PL” vent.
H. Pipe Selection Chart
The chart will help you in determining proper venting
size according to the equivalent feet of pipe calculated
previously and the altitude above sea level of this
installation (Figure 18.2).
1. Locate the calculated equivalent feet of pipe on the
vertical left side of the chart.
2. Move to the right horizontally on the chart until you
reach your altitude above sea level.
3. If you fall below the diagonal line, 3 or 4 inch (76 to
102mm) pipe may be used.
4. If it is anywhere above the diagonal line, a 4 inch
(102mm) diameter pipe is required.
Figure 18.1
Table 18.1
Vent surfaces get HOT, can cause burns
if touched. Non-combustible shielding or
guards may be required.
WARNING
Pellet
Venting
Component
# of
Elbows
Feet of
Pipe
Multiplied
By
Equivalent
Feet
Components
Equivalent
Feet
90° Elbow
or Tee 3X5 15
45° Elbow X3
Horizontal
Pipe 7X1 7
Vertical
Pipe 2X0.5 1
Total Equivalent Feet 23
NOTICE:
• A 90° elbow is 5 times as restrictive to the ow of
exhaust gases under positive pressure as 1 foot
(305mm) of horizontal pipe.
• A foot of horizontal pipe is twice as restrictive as a
foot of vertical pipe.
Risk of Injury or Property Damage.
• Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage.
• Refer to the owner’s information manual
provided with this appliance.
• For assistance or additional information
consult a qualied installer, service
agency or your dealer.
WARNING
Risk of Fire!
• Only LISTED venting components may
be used.
• NO OTHER vent components may
be used.
• Substitute or damaged vent components
may impair safe operation.
WARNING

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A. Through The Wall
Horizontal termination cap must be a minimum of 6
inches. (152mm) from the wall. Approved for mobile home
installations. Must use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) “L” or “PL”
listed pellet venting or Listed double wall pipe and an
authorized Outside Air Kit in mobile homes.
Figure 19.1
6 in.
(152mm)
Minimum
Non-combustible Hearth Pad
Wall
Thimble
Horizontal
Termination
Cap
2 in.
(51mm)
Minimum
6 in.
(152mm)
Minimum
from glass
Wall
Thimble
Illustration shows venting going in both directions.
Choose which one is best for your installation.
2 in. (51mm)
Minimum
2 in.
(51mm)
Minimum
6 in (152mm) Minimum
6 in
(152mm)
Minimum
Figure 19.2
5 Venting Systems
NOTE: In Canada, where passage through a wall or
partition of combustible construction is desired,
the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365
We strongly recommend that you DO NOT
DOWNWARD VENT.
The following may occur:
• The appliance will not vent properly
• Smoke spillage in the house
• Excessive sooting
CAUTION
Straight Out
45 Degree
NOTICE: Please note that while the minimum clearance
for the termination cap is 6 inches (152mm)
there is the possibility of soot build-up around
the termination area. If this occurs we suggest
to move the termination further away from the
house to prevent it.

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We strongly recommend a minimum of 60
inches (1.5m) vertical, however above the eve
is preferred.
Both installations are approved for mobile home
installations. Must use 3 or 4 inch (76 to 102mm) “L” or
“PL” Listed pellet venting or Listed double wall pipe and
authorized Outside Air Kit in mobile homes. Single wall pipe
is approved for residential installations only.
Air Clearance to Pipe:
This appliance was tested with standard 3 inch (76mm)
Listed pellet vent.
Pellet pipe manufactures Listed reduce clearance pipe
may be use for reduce clearance from 3 inch (76mm) air
clearance to no less than 1 inch (25mm) air clearance to
combustibles for approved Listed pellet pipe.
Follow pipe manufactures listed air clearances to
combustibles and installation instructions for all reduced air
clearances installations.
B. Vertical into Existing Class A Chimney
Firestop
Flashing
Rain Cap
6 in.
(152mm)
Minimum.
Non-combustible Hearth Pad
3 in. (76mm) Minimum.
Cleanout Cover
12 in. (305mm) Minimum
Ceiling Support
6 in. (152mm) Flue
Connector
6 in. (152mm) Class A
Chimney Connector
Adapter
3 in. to 6 in.
(76-152mm)
Top Vent Kit
Non-combustible Hearth Pad
Clean-out Cover
Tee
Wall Thimble
Support
Bracket
Every 60 in.
(1.5m)
12 in.
(305mm)
Minimum
Rain Cap
Flashing
2 in. (51mm) Minimum
6 in. (152mm)
Minimum
Figure 20.3
Firestop
Flashing
Rain Cap
6 in.
(152mm)
Min.
Non-combustible Hearth Pad
3 in. (76mm) Min.
12 in.
(305mm)
Minimum
3 in. to 3 in.
(76-76mm)
Top Vent Kit
Clean-out Cover
Figure 20.2
D. Through The Wall & Vertical - External
C. Vertical - Interior - Typical Installation
PREFERRED METHOD #1
PREFERRED METHOD #2
Figure 20.1
NOTE: In Canada, where passage through a wall or
partition of combustible construction is desired,
the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365