R Cumberland Gap Non-Catalytic, Front/Side Load, Wood Heater Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Tested and Listed by Models: Portland Oregon USA O-T L US C OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. CUMBGAP-MBK CUMBGAP-PMH CAUTION • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove 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. This commitment begins with our research of the market, including ‘Voice of the Customer’ contacts, ensuring we make products that will satisfy your needs.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove 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 fireplace or to property.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove 1 Listing and Code Approvals D. BTU & Efficiency Specifications A. Appliance Certification Model: Cumberland Gap Laboratory: OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc. Report No & Date: 061-S-55-2 EPA Certified: 3.44 grams per hour Efficiency: 79.3% BTU Output: 11,200 to 44,300 Type: Listed Room Heater, Solid Fuel Type Heating Capacity: Standard: UL1482, UL737, ULC S627-00 and (UM) 84-HUD, Mobile Home Approved.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove 2 Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations Consideration must be given to: • • • • Safety Convenience Traffic flow Chimney and chimney connector required It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using exact measurements for clearances and floor protection, before actually beginning the installation.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove C. Negative Pressure Draft is the pressure difference needed to vent appliances successfully. Considerations for successful draft include: • Preventing negative pressure • Location of appliance and chimney To minimize the affects of negative air pressure the following must be considered: Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air available for the stove to operate properly. Causes for this imbalance include: • Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath) etc.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove D. Flue Draft Considerations F. Tools And Supplies Needed Location of the appliance and chimney will affect performance. As shown in Figure 6.1 on page 6 the chimney should: Before beginning the installation be sure that the following tools and building supplies are available. • Be installed through the warm space enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die down of the fire.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove H. Typical Stove Systems Spark Arrestor Cap Stove system with masonry chimney consists of: Figure 8.1 Fireclay Flue Liner With Air Space Concrete Cap • Stove Rafter • Chimney Connector (stove pipe) Flashing • Thimble 1 in (25mm) Clearance With Firestop • Masonry Chimney Ceiling Joist • Hearth Pad Floor Protection Eave Combustible Wall Stove system with prefabricated metal chimney consists of: Figures 8.2 and 8.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove 3 Dimensions and Clearances NOTE: Flue Collar size is 6 inch (152mm) diameter (ID) A. Appliance Dimensions FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW 16.0" (406mm) CL 26-7/8" (683mm) C L 16-11/16" (424mm) 12-3/16" (310mm) 18-1/8" (460mm) 27-1/4" (692mm) 20-3/16" (513mm) 2-9/16" (65mm) SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW WITH FUEL DOOR 22-7/8" (581mm) 4-1/2" (114mm) 20-3/16" (513mm) 16-5/8" (422mm) C L CL 28-3/16" (716mm) 27-11/16" (703mm) 25.
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See page 6 for stove clearances R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove 4 Installation Considerations A. Hearth Protection Requirements FLOOR PROTECTOR: Floor protector must be noncombustible material, extending beneath heater and to the front/sides/rear as indicated. The floor must be a minimum of 1/2 inch (26mm) thickness ("k" value = 0.84, R value = 0.59) non-combustible or otherwise adequately protected from radiant heat given off by the unit and from sparks and falling embers.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove A. Hearth Protection Requirements (Cont'd) B. Calculating Alternate Floor Protection Material SIDE FUEL DOOR LOCKED SHUT - USA ONLY Thermal Conductivity: k value 52" e o lc a on ti op o co ptio ve na ra l ge ag r ve The k value indicates the amount of heat (in BTU’s) that will flow in 1 hour through 1 square foot of a uniform material 1 inch thick for each degree (F) of temperature difference from one side of the material to the other.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove B. Reversible Flue Collar and Horizontal Flue Heat Shield Remove cast top Tools Required: Phillips head screwdriver; 3/8" and 7/16" wrench Remove bolts and rotate flue collar The flue collar is reversible for either a top or rear venting installation. The appliance is shipped with the flue collar in the top vent position.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove D. Baffle Diverter REQUIRED ON ALL HORIZONTAL INSTALLATIONS Baffle Diverter: 1. Open both doors. • Packed inside the firebox • Shipped flat from the factory. • Use the template on page 15 to bend the baffle diverter into the proper position. 2. Hold the diverter in a vertical position with the straight edge going in first and then rotate it to the inside of the firebox as you slide the bent diverter over the ceramic blanket . Figure 14.1. Fire Risk. 3.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove BENDING TEMPLATE STRAIGHT END Lay the flat diverter on the template with the cut ends at the bottom of the template. Cut Ends HAND BEND #1 Bend the diverter to match the same degree bend as in the template. Baffle Diverter is shipped inside firebox. Hand Bend #1 Hand bend #2 Straight End HAND BEND #2 Bend the diverter 90° to complete the process. Place diverter on template to confirm the bends match the template. Cut Ends WARNING CUT ENDS Fire Risk.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove E. Leg Leveling System 1. Thread Allen bolts through nuts until flush. Figure 16.1. The Allen bolts and nuts are included in the component pack inside the appliance firebox. 2. Slide assembled nuts and bolts into slots on legs with the nuts on the bottom. Figure 16.2. Use a 5/32 Allen wrench to adjust legs up and down to desired level. Figure 16.3. F. Side Fuel-Loading-Door Locking Mechanism The side fuel loading door is shipped locked in place. Figure 16.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove H. Installation Of Optional Blower G. Outside Air Kit Installation Included in Kit: 2 cable ties; oustide air termination cap; mounting screws (Discard the remaining parts). Items Needed for Installation: 4 in. (102mm) diameter flex pipe in the length as required for your installation; Phillips screwdriver; Silicone sealant; Drills and saws necessary for cutting holes through the wall or flooring in your home. 1. Remove all materials from packing box. 1.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove 5 Chimney Requirements A. Venting Components B. Chimney Systems Chimney Connector: Prefabricated Metal Chimney It is also known as flue pipe or stove pipe. The chimney connector joins the stove to the chimney. It must be a 6 inch (152mm) minimum diameter 24 gauge mild steel black or 26 gauge blued steel, or an approved air-insulated double wall venting pipe.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove Thimble C L Site constructed for masonry chimney installation: ceiling Components • A minimum length of 12 inches [305mm] (longer for thicker walls) of solid insulated factory-built chimney length constructed to UL 103 Type HT 6 inch (152mm) inside diameter. Chimney needs to extend a minimum of 2 inches (51mm) from the interior wall and a minimum of 1 inch (25mm) from the exterior wall. • Wall spacer, trim collar and wall band to fit solid pack chimney selected.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove Masonry Chimney Liner Min. Chimney Clearance to Wall Spacer and Combustibles - 2 inch (51mm) For optimal performance, masonry chimneys used to vent this appliance should be: Min. Clearance 2 inch (51mm) 1. Lined with a 6 inch (152mm) stainless steel liner.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove Masonry Chimney Liner (Cont'd) C. Installing Chimney Components Chimney Connector Wood Stud 2 in. (51mm) Clearance from chimney wall Single wall connector or stove pipe. Fireclay liner 5/8 in. (16mm) Minimum or Equivalent. Header This must be at least 24 gauge mild steel or 26 gauge blue steel. The sections must be attached to the appliance and to each other with the crimped (male) end pointing toward the stove.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove D. Chimney Termination Requirements NOTE: • Chimney performance may vary. • Trees, buildings, roof lines and wind conditions affect performance. • Chimney height may need adjustment if smoking or overdraft occurs. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for clearance, securing flashing and terminating the chimney.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove 6 Mobile Home Installation You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit Part 831-1780 for installation in a mobile home. Spark Arrestor Cap 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion See page 17 for installation information. Storm Collar 2. Appliance must be secured to the mobile home structure by bolting the pedestal through hearth pad and into floor. Roof Flashing 3.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove 7 Appliance Set-Up A. Door Handle Assemblies All Doors • Install washer on door handle shaft. • Slide door handle through door. Right Front & Side Doors: • Install additional spacing washer(s) as needed. • Install bushing, door latch and locknut. Caution! Do not overtighten locknut. Door handle needs to move smoothly. Left Front Door: • Install locking pin and locknut. Securely tighten locknut. This handle assembly is stationary.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove 8 Operating Instructions B. Wood Selection and Storage A. Over-Firing Your Appliance WARNING WARNING FIRE RISK. Fire Risk • DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA OR ENGINE OIL. Do not over-fire. Over-firing may ignite creosote or will damage the stove and chimney. • DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START A FIRE. • Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt (driftwood). • May generate carbon monooxide if burn material other than wood.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove Moisture C. Burning Process The majority of the problems appliance owners experience are caused by trying to burn wet, unseasoned wood. • Wet, unseasoned wood requires energy to evaporate the water instead of heating your home, and • Causes evaporating moisture which cools your chimney, accelerating formation of creosote. WARNING Fire Risk. • Do NOT burn wet or green wood. • Store wood in dry location. • Stack wood so both ends are exposed to air.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove The Primary Air Slide Control located under the ashlip adjusts the burn rates. Figure 27.1. 3. Final Stage The final stage of burning is the charcoal stage. This occurs when the flammable gases have been mostly burned and only charcoal remains. This is a naturally clean portion of the burn. The coals burn with hot blue flames.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove H. Building A Fire F. Heat Output Settings For maximum operating efficiency with the lowest emissions, follow these operating procedures: Before lighting your first fire make certain that the baffle and blanket are correctly positioned. They should be resting against the rear support. 1. Regardless of desired heat output, when loading stove, burn it with both air controls wide open for 5 to 15 minutes. 2.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove I. Optional Blower Operating Instructions WARNING Fire Risk. • DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA OR ENGINE OIl. • Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt (driftwood). • May generate carbon monoxide if burn material other than wood. May result in illness or possible death. 1. Initial (cold) start-up: Leave blower off until your stove is hot and a good coalbed is established.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove K. Clear Space • Do NOT place combustible objects within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the front of fireplace. Figure 30.1. WARNING Fire Risk. • Do not place combustible objects within 48 inches in front of the appliance. • High temperatures may ignite clothing, furniture or draperies. Maintain 4 ft (1.22m) clearance to combustible in front of appliance Figure 30.1 - Clear Space L.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove M. Correct Baffle & Blanket Placement INCORRECT POSITIONS WARNING Fire Risk Firebox damage due to improper baffle placement is not covered by warranty. Operate the wood burning appliance with the baffle in the correct position only.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove 9 Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance 2. Ash Removal System (ARS) Operating and Cleaning A. General Maintenance • Frequency: Weekly when in constant operation or as needed. By: Homeowner 1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning • • • Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or as recommended by a certified chimney sweep; more frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 12-14 ft. (measured from base of appliance). Injury Risk.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove 3. Disposal of Ashes 5. Glass Cleaning • • • • Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of firebox lip By: Homeowner Frequency: As desired By: Homeowner Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. If the deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal glass cleaners work well. Heavier deposits may be removed by using a damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or by using a commercially available oven cleaner.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove B. Appliance Inspection - Routine D. Glass Replacement • Frequency: Every 2 months at the same time the chimney and chimney connector are inspected. 1. • By: Homeowner 2. Check for: 3. • Cracks in glass 4. • Door handle - smooth cam operation • Baffles are in correct placement 5. • Baffle for warpage • Firebrick for cracks, broken or crumbly • Door gasket. (Dollar bill test). Place a dollar bill between the stove and the door and then shut the door.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove E. Baffle Removal & Installation 1. Remove all ash from firebox, and extinguish all hot embers before disposal into a metal container. 2. Remove ceramic blanket & baffle together 3. With a 3/16” Allen wrench, remove the front manifold tube retainer bolts on the air channel under the end of the front tube. Figure 35.1. NOTE: Soak the bolts with penetrating oil for at least 15 minutes before trying to remove them. 4.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove F. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide CAUTION! Allow the appliance to completely cool down before performing any cleaning or maintenance. Baffle & Blanket Blanket Baffle Optional Blower Chimney System Start the first inspection after the first 2 months of use, or if performance changes, and adjust your schedule accordingly. Maintenance is required for safe operation and must be performed to maintain your warranty.
R Cumberland Gap Wood Stove 10 Troubleshooting Guide With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your woodstove will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist you or a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken.
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R CONTACT INFORMATION: Hearth & Home Technologies 1445 North Highway Colville, WA 99114 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer, log onto www.quadrafire.com CAUTION and maintenance instructions included. • Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.