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Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay Insert • 7002-109 Rev. H • 10/08 1

• Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂ am-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

• 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 suppli-

er’s instructions.

- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the ﬁ re department.

• Installation and service must be performed

by a qualiﬁ ed installer, service agency, or the

gas supplier.

WARNING: If the information in these

instructions is not followed exactly, a ﬁ re

or explosion may result causing property

damage, personal injury, or death.

DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

Installation and service of this appliance should be

performed by qualiﬁ ed personnel. Hearth & Home

Technologies suggests NFI certiﬁ ed or factory trained

professionals, or technicians supervised by an NFI

certiﬁ ed professional.

• Leave this manual with

party responsible for use

and operation.

DO NOT

DISCARD

• Important operating

and maintenance

instructions included.

• Read, understand and follow

these instructions for safe

installation and operation.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

• installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas

ﬁ tter;

• a CO detector shall be installed in the room where the

appliance is installed.

COLUMBIA BAY INSERT

DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE

Owner’s Manual

Installation and Operation

Model:

COLBAY-INS

O-T L

Tested and

Listed by

Portland

Oregon USA

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in manufactured

home (USA only) or mobile home and must be installed in accordance

with the manufacturer's instructions and the manufactured home con-

struction and safety standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or Standard for

Installation in Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA Z240MH.

This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated on the

rating plate.

WARNING

HOT SURFACES!

Glass and other surfaces are hot during

operation AND cool down.

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

ﬁ replace.

• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.

High temperatures may ignite clothing or other ﬂ ammable

materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ﬂ ammable

materials away.

CAUTION

Summary of content (37 pages)

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R COLUMBIA BAY INSERT DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Model: COLBAY-INS Tested and Listed by Portland Oregon USA O-T L C US OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation.
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and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family! Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you have our assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and performance. is meticulously fabricated and gold and nickel surfaces are hand-finished for lasting beauty and enjoyment. Our pledge to quality is completed as each model undergoes a quality control inspection.
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Table of Contents 1 Listing and Code Approvals A. B. C. D. E. F. G. 8 Appliance Setup Appliance Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BTU Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High Altitude Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Combustible Materials Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certification D. High Altitude Installations MODELS: Columbia Bay Insert LABORATORY: Omni Test Laboratories, Inc. 061-S-30-5 TYPE: Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Heater STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88-2002 • CSA 2.33-2002 • UL307B CAN/CBA 2.
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2 Getting Started A. Design and Installation Considerations C. Inspect Appliance and Components Quadra-Fire direct vent gas appliances are designed to operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the outside. No additional outside air source is required. WARNING Inspect appliance and components for damage. Damaged parts may impair safe operation. • Do NOT install damaged components. • Do NOT install incomplete components.
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3 Framing and Clearances WARNING Note: • Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. • Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. • Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference. Fire Risk Provide adequate clearance: • Around air openings • To combustibles • For service access Locate appliance away from traffic areas. A.
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4 Termination Locations A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances GAS OR WOOD TERMINATION Figure 4.1 specifies minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs. 18 IN. GAS TERMINATION 2 FEET (MINIMUM) TO PERPENDICULAR WALL (GAS ONLY) HORIZONTAL OVERHANG A 2 FT. MIN. 20 INCHES MIN. VERTICAL WALL LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING GAS DIRECT VENT TERMINATION CAP X 12 ROOF PITCH IS X/ 12 H (MIN.) - MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING A Gas Termination Wood & Fuel Oil Termination 6 in. 20 in.
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5 Vent Information A. Venting and Installation Tools and supplies needed: Pliers; Phillips screwdriver; Tape measure; Level; Electrical drill and bits; Square; and High Temperature Sealant Material. Note: Quadra-Fire gas inserts are designed for recessed installations into solid fuel Masonry or Factory Built Noncombustible fireplaces that have been installed in accordance with the National, Provincial, State and Local building codes.
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THIS OPTION SHOWS THE AIR INLET TERMINATING IN THE CHIMNEY. TERMINATION CAP ADAPTOR EXHAUST AIR VENT PIPE V=10 FT. (3 M) MINIMUM 40 FT. (12 M) MAXIMUM INSULATION INLET AIR VENT PIPE Note: Insulation is not included with the venting kit. Figure 5.3 WARNING Fire Hazard. Asphyxiation Risk. • The exhaust pipe must only be connected to the exhaust starting collar of the unit and the center collar of the termination cap.
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6 Gas Information A. Fuel Conversions Before making gas connections ensure that appliance being installed is compatible with the available gas type. With a 5/8 in. wrench remove the orifice retaining nut. Replace with the appropriate orifice (.063 LP / .106 NG). Any natural or propane gas conversions necessary to meet the appliance and locality needs must be made by a qualified technician using Hearth & Home Technologies specified and approved parts. B.
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C. Valve Regulator Replacement Remove upper and lower back shield. Loosen the set collars on the extension rods with the 3/32 in. Allen wrench. Remove the rods and adapter cap. Turn control knob to the OFF position, ensure that gas supply to the valve has been turned off. Using a Torx TH20, or slotted screwdriver, remove the three pressure regulator mounting screws (A), pressure regulator tower (B), and diaphragm (C).
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D. Gas Pressures E. Gas Connection Proper input pressures are required for optimum appliance performance. Gas line sizing requirements need to be made following NFPA54. WARNING Fire Risk. Explosion Hazard. High pressure will damage valve. • Disconnect gas supply piping BEFORE pressure testing gas line at test pressures above 1/2 psig. • Close the manual shutoff valve BEFORE pressure testing gas line at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig.
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WARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard • • • • Gas buildup during line purge may ignite. Purge should be performed by qualified technician. Ensure adequate ventilation. Ensure there are no ignition sources such as sparks or open flames. • A small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines. When first lighting appliance it will take a short time for air to purge from lines. When purging is complete the appliance will light and operate normally.
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7 Electrical Information A. Recommendation for Wire See Figure 7.1 for recommended maximum lead length (two wire) when using wall thermostat/switch. NOTE: This appliance must be electrically wired and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code, CSA C221.1.
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PILOT IGNITOR THERMOPILE THERMOCOUPLE ROCKER SWITCH / WALL THERMOSTAT / REMOTE PUSH BUTTON IGNITOR PILOT ADJUSTMENT CAP VARIABLE REGULATOR MANIFOLD PRESSURE INLET PRESSURE Figure 7.2 WARNING CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. Shock hazard. • Replace damaged wire with type 105º C rated wire. • Wire must have high temperature insulation.
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8 Appliance Setup A. Remove Shipping Materials Remove shipping materials from inside or underneath the firebox. Uninstall the existing crown by removing the four screws on the back side of the door. Retain the screws. B. Accessories Install approved accessories per instructions included with accessories. See Service Parts List for appropriate accessories. WARNING Shock or fire risk. Use ONLY optional accessories approved for this appliance. • Using non-listed accessories voids warranty.
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D. Grille Installation Remove the door of appliance. Remove the four screws (two at each end) holding grille in place. Lift up to remove. Assemble the trim with the two corner brackets provided. Slide the assembled trim over the assembled panel set. Figure 8.7 Slide the panel/trim down over the face of the unit, behind the top, aligning the holes in the upper and lower, right and left corners, and secure the panel and trim set to the appliance with the attachment screws using four screws, two per side.
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F. Brick Installation Install baffle: Bring the front edge of the baffle up and forward until the baffle rests on the baffle supports, as shown. Rest bottom of panel on shelf and push top into position. Hold in place by bending brick clips over along front edge of brick. BAFFLE SUPPORTS BAFFLE Figure 8.12 Install left brick panel in the same way by pushing in the top and securing by bending clips at top and bottom. Figure 8.9 Lift the baffle slightly and install the rear brick panel.
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Install left log (#2) over locating pins on burner. G. Positioning the Logs While still breakable, the logs do not become fragile until after the appliance is burned and they have cured. After curing, any handling must be done with care as breakage can easily occur. Note: Logs have been designed to work specifically with the burner of this appliance. Exact placement will ensure proper operation of your gas appliance and reduce sooting. Complete log installation. Figure 8.
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H. Mineral Wool I. Blower Installation WARNING Explosion Risk. • Follow ember placement instructions in manual. • Do NOT place embers directly over burner ports. • Replace ember material annually. Improperly placed embers interferes with proper burner operation. Included in kit: Blower. Tools required: Powered Phillips head screwdriver. Turn off gas and disconnect appliance from electricity. Remove logs and burner from appliance. Remove blower access cover in bottom of firebox by removing the screws.
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Disconnect wires from the blower. Remove grommet retainer from old blower and install on new blower. Figure 8.26 Figure 8.27 Installation is the reverse of removal. F = 1/4 in. (6 mm) female spade M = 1/4 in. (6 mm) male spade RHEOSTAT SNAP DISC GRN BLK M F BLK M F WHT WHT R BLK F BLK M BLK M F WHT F WHT M BLOWER Figure 8.28 Blower Wiring Diagram Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay Insert • 7002-109 Rev.
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J. Air Shutter Adjustment The air shutter is used to fine-tune the flame as necessary. The air shutter is shipped in the fully open position. Allow the unit to operate 15-20 minutes before making any adjustments to the air shutter. This will give the flame time to reach its height and color before making adjustments. The air shutter is located on the underside of the appliance, on the right side. The air shutter is secured with a wing nut. Loosen the wing nut but do not remove.
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9 Operating Instructions A. Before Lighting Appliance Read this entire manual prior to using the appliance. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Before operating this appliance have a qualified technician: • Remove all shipping materials from inside and/or underneath the firebox. • Review proper placement of logs and mineral wool. • Check the wiring. • Check the air shutter adjustment. • Ensure that there are no gas leaks.
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B. Lighting Appliance FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life A. This appliance has a pilot that must be lit manually. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING, smell around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
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C. After Appliance is Lit CAUTION Initial Break-in Procedure When you light the appliance, you may notice that it produces heat which does have an associated odor or smell. If you feel this odor is excessive it may require the initial three to four hour continuous burn on high followed by a second burn up to 12 hours to fully drive off any odor from paint and lubricants used in the manufacturing process. Condensation of the glass is normal.
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10 Troubleshooting With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. This troubleshooting guide can only be used by a qualified service technician. A. Standing Pilot Ignition System Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. After repeated triggering a.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom 3. Continued Possible Cause Corrective Action c. Defective valve. Turn the valve knob to the ON position. Place the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Check the millivolt meter a the thermopile terminals. The millivolt meter should read greater than 125mV. If the reading is acceptable, and if the burner does not come on, replace the gas valve. d. Plugged burner orifice. Check the burner orifice for stoppage. Remove stoppage. e. Wall switch or wires are defective.
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11 Maintaining and Servicing Appliance Although the frequency of appliance servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a qualified service technician should perform an appliance checkup at the beginning of each heating season. WARNING Risk of injury or property damage. Before servicing: • Turn off gas. • Turn off electricity to appliance. • Disable remote control, if one is present. • Ensure appliance is completely cooled.
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B. Maintenance Tasks Inspect Doors Maintenance Tasks 1. Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair as necessary. 2. Verify no obstructions to air flow. 3. Verify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects. Gasket Seal, Glass Assembly and Glass 1. Inspect gasket seal and its condition. 2. Inspect glass for scratches and nicks that can lead to breakage when exposed to heat. 3. Confirm there is no damage to glass or glass frame, Replace as necessary. 4.
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12 Reference Materials A. Appliance Dimension Diagram Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. For framing dimensions and clearances refer to Section 3.
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B. Vent Components List Venting System Components Description HHT Component # LINK-DV4-30B Includes one piece 3 in. x 30 ft. Flex; one piece 3 in. x 4 ft. Flex; Cap/Adapter Linear to Coaxial with Flashing. Dura-Vent GS Catalog # 923GK Colineal Flex Connector 991 High Wind Vertical Termination Cap 2280 3 in. x 35 ft. Flex Extension Length Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay Insert • 7002-109 Rev.
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COLBAY-INS R Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: April 2003 Ending Manufacturing Date: ______ Service Parts Diagram Columbia Bay Insert 4 5 3 2 6 1 8 7 9 10 11 12 15 14 13 Log Set Assembly Part number list on following page. 32 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay Insert • 7002-109 Rev.
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C. Service Parts List COLBAY-INS IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer.
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COLBAY-INS R Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: April 2003 Ending Manufacturing Date: ______ Valve Assembly Diagram Columbia Bay Insert Bottom Firebox Assembly 1 13 12 2 11 3 10 4 7 6 5 9 8 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer.
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D. Limited Lifetime Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies (“HHT”) and its respective brands extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric appliances purchased from an authorized HHT dealer and installed in the United States of America or Canada. Warranty starts with date of purchase by the original owner (End User) except as noted for replacement parts.
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D. Limited Lifetime Warranty (continued) • This limited warranty does not extend to or include surface finish on the appliance or terminations, door gasketing, glass gasketing, glass discoloration, firebrick, pellet logs, kaowool or other ceramic insulating materials. Rust and/or corrosion on any of the metal surfaces, cast iron components, baffles, firepots, doors, or firebox area are not covered by this warranty.
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E. Contact Information R Quadra-Fire, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. 20802 Kensington Boulevard, Lakeville, MN 55044 www.quadrafire.com Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the location of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer, please visit www.quadrafire.com.