Quadra-Fire OUTFITTER-II User manual

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R
PELLET BURNING APPLIANCE
MODEL NUMBER:
OUTFITTER-II
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
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.
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.
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.
CAUTION

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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. Removal of Appliance from Pallet ................ 6
F.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. Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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 .............................. 21
B.TopVentAdapterInstallation ................... 22
C.RearVentAdapterInstallations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
D.ThermostatInstallationandOperation............ 23
7 Mobile Home Installation ..................... 24
8 Reference Materials
A.Service&MaintenanceLog .................... 25
= Contains updated information

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Model Outtter-II
Laboratory OMNITestLaboratories,Inc.
Report No. 0135PS041E,061-S-88-8.3
Type Solid Fuel Room Appliance/Pellet Fuel
Burning Type
Standard
ASTME1509andULCS627Room
Appliance Pellet Fuel Burning type and
(UM)84-HUD,MobileHomeApproved.
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, ULC S627 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: 128-18
EPA Certied
Emissions: 0.53gramsperhour
*LHV Tested E󰀩ciency: 87.5%
**HHV Tested E󰀩ciency: 81.9%
***EPA BTU Output: 9,605to40,667perhr
****BTU Input: 11,676to49,207perhr
Vent Size: 3” or 4” Type “L” or “PL”
Hopper Capacity: 130 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 OUTFITTER-II is Certied to comply
with 2020 particulate emission standards.
Model Outtter-II
Laboratory OMNITestLaboratories,Inc.
Report No. 0135PS041E
Standard ASTME2779andASTME2515
Can be found at:
www.quadrare.com/about-us/epa-certication
B. Appliance Emissions Certication
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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)
115VAC,60Hz,Start2.6Amps,Run2.3Amps
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.
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.
H. Combustible Materials
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.
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.
K. California - Prop65
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
WARNING
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.
Fire Risk
Hearth&HomeTechnologiesdisclaimsany
responsibility for, and the warranty will be
voided by, the following actions:
WARNING

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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
A. Design,Installation &Location Considerations
1. Appliance Location
NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.
22 Getting Started
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.
• 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.
WARNING
Risk of Fire.
Damaged parts could impair safe operation. Do
NOTinstalldamaged,incompleteorsubstitute
components.

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B. Thermostat Wall Control Location
Thethermostatwallcontrol’slocationwillhavesomea󰀨ect
on the appliance’s operation.
• Ifyouneedtorunmorethan25’makesureyouusea
continuous strand of 18 to 22 gauge thermostat wire.
• 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.
C. Tools And Supplies Needed
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
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.
E. Removal of Appliance from Pallet
1. Remove box and 2x4 structural boards being careful not
to damage product
2. Using 3/8 socket or wrench, loosen the three retaining
bolts on the back of stove and remove right and left
panels
3. Using 7/16 socket or wrench, remove pallet mount
screws and washers.
4. Remove pallet from under stove
5. Assemblesidepanelsbackonstove
PALLET MOUNT SCREWS
AND WASHERS
RETAINING BOLTS
ON BACK SIDE

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F. 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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A. Appliance Dimensions
Figure 8.1-TopView
2-1/2 (64mm)4-1/2 (114mm)
Figure 8.3-FrontView
24-1/2 (622mm)
36-1/2 (927mm)
Figure 8.2-SideView
22-7/8 (581mm)
9-1/2 (241mm)
FLUE
8-1/4 (210mm)
AIR INLET
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Figure 9.1-TopVieww/TopVentAdapter(TPVNT-7)
12-1/4 (311mm)
3” (76mm)
Figure 9.2-SideVieww/TopVentAdapter(TPVNT-7)
28” (711mm)
Figure 9.3-TopVieww/TopVentAdapter(TPVNT-7)&3to4inch
O󰀨setAdapter(811-0720)
12-1/4” (311mm)
3-1/4” (83mm)
Figure 9.4-SideVieww/TopVentAdapter(TPVNT-7)&3to4inch
O󰀨setAdapter(811-0720)
27-7/8” (709mm)
29-1/2” (749mm)

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Figure 10.1-TopVieww/TopVentAdapter(TPVNT-7)&3to6inch
O󰀨setAdapter(812-3570)
Figure 10.2 - Side View w/ Top Vent Adapter (TPVNT-7) &
3to6inchO󰀨setAdapter(812-3570)
12-1/4” (311mm)
4-1/4” (108mm)
27-7/8”
(708mm)
29-7/8”
(760mm)
Figure 10.3-TopVieww/TopVentAdapter(TPVNT-6)
Figure 10.4-SideVieww/TopVentAdapter(TPVNT-6)
16-3/4” (425mm)
3” (76mm)
15-1/2”
(395mm)

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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
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.
Straight Back Against Wall Inches Millimeters
ABack Wall to Appliance 3 76
BSide Wall to Appliance 9 229
Corner Installation Inches Millimeters
CWalls to Appliance 376
Table 11.1
Vertical Installation Inches Millimeters
DBack Wall to Pellet Pipe 3 76
ESide Wall to Appliance 9 229
FBack Wall to Appliance 7-5/8 194
Corner Installation Inches Millimeters
GWalls to Appliance 376
Table 11.2
Vertical Installation Inches Millimeters
DBack Wall to Pipe 3 76
ESide Wall to Appliance 9 229
FBack Wall to Appliance 10-1/4 260
Corner Installation Inches Millimeters
GWalls to Appliance 376
Table 11.3

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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.
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.
USA
(from side of
appliance)
2”
13-5/8”
27”
30-1/8”
(from front of
appliance)
6”
Figure 12.1
CANADA
346mm
(from front of
appliance)
152mm
889mm
765mm
152mm
51mm
Must extend 51mm
beyond each side
of pipe (shaded area)
to the wall thimble
Figure 12.2
USA
44-9/16”
26-11/16”
13-5/8”
3”
(from front of
appliance)
6”
Figure 12.3
CANADA
346mm
678mm
1132mm
(from front of
appliance)
152mm
Figure 12.4
Fire Risk
Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustiblesasspecied.
Failuretocomplymaycausehousere.
WARNING

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Figure 13.1
A
C
BB
Figure 13.2
D. Alcove
Table 13.1
Minimum* Maximum
Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters
A Height 52 1321 n/a n/a
B Width 42-1/2 1080 n/a n/a
C Depth n/a n/a 25-3/4 654
* 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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A.VentingTerminationMinimumRequirements
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
horizontal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.
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.
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.
• DONOTCONNECTTHISApplianceTOACHIMNEY
FLUESERVICINGANOTHERAPPLIANCE.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION
DUCTORSYSTEM.
CAUTION

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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 appliance with High
Temp 500ºF RTV silicone sealant. Secure the venting
system to the appliance 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 17.1).
NOTE:Thisisagenericexampleandisnotintendedtorepresentanyspecicfueltype.
Figure 17.2
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
17.2).
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.
Pellet
Venting
Component
# of
Elbows
Feet of
Pipe
Multiplied
By
Equivalent
Feet
Components
Equivalent
Feet
90° Elbow
or Tee 3X 5 15
45° Elbow X3
Horizontal
Pipe 7X1 7
Vertical
Pipe 2X 0.5 1
Total Equivalent Feet 23
2 ft.
2 ft.
3 ft.
2 ft.
Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation
Figure 17.1 Table 17.1
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.
Vent surfaces get HOT, can cause burns
if touched. Non-combustible shielding or
guards may be required.
CAUTION
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 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

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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.
Wall
Thimble
Illustration shows venting going in both directions.
Choose which one is best for your installation.
3 in. (76mm)
Minimum
3 in.
(76mm)
Minimum
6 in (152mm) Minimum
6 in
(152mm)
Minimum
Figure 18.2-45Degree
NOTE: In Canada, where passage through a wall or
partition of combustible construction is desired, the
installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365
Figure 18.1-StraightOut
6 in.
(152mm)
Minimum
Non-combustible Hearth Pad
Wall
Thimble
Horizontal
Termination
Cap
3 in.
(76mm)
Minimum
6 in.
(152mm)
Minimum
from glass
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.
55 Venting Systems
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

19 02/228105-803B
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
Non-combustible Hearth Pad
Clean-out Cover
Tee
Wall Thimble
Support
Bracket
Every 60 in.
(1.5m)
12 in.
(305mm)
Minimum
Rain Cap
Flashing
3 in. (76mm) Minimum
6 in. (152mm)
Minimum
Figure 19.3-PreferredMethod#2
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 19.2-PreferredMethod#1
D. Through The Wall & Vertical - External
C. Vertical - Interior - Typical Installation
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
Figure 19.1
NOTE: In Canada, where passage through a wall or
partition of combustible construction is desired, the
installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365

20 02/228105-803B
E. Masonry
F. Alternate Masonry
Figure 20.2
Non-combustible
Hearth Pad
Airtight Clean-out Door
Sheathing
3 in. (76mm) Minimum
Flashing
1 in. (25mm) Clearance
1 in. (25mm)
Clearance with Firestop
6 in.
(152mm)
Minimum
Fireclay Flue Liner
with Airspace
Concrete Cap
Figure 20.1
Non-combustible Hearth Pad
Airtight
Clean-Out Door
Clean-Out cover
Sheathing
3 in. (76mm) Minimum
1 in. (25mm) Clearance
Flashing
Fireclay flue
Liner with Airspace
Concrete Cap
1 in. (25mm) Clearance
with Firestop
6 in. (152mm)
Minimum
Fire Risk
InspectionofChimney:
• Masonry chimney must be in
good condition.
• MeetsminimumstandardofNFPA 211
• Factory-builtchimneymustbeaminimum
6inch(152mm)UL103HT.
WARNING