R Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Models: QFI30-C QFI35-C NOTICE DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation. WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage. • DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Read this manual before installing or operating this appliance. Please retain this owner’s manual for future reference. A. Congratulations This Owner’s Manual should be retained for future reference. We suggest that you keep it with your other important documents and product manuals. Congratulations on selecting a Quadra-Fire gas fireplace, an elegant and clean alternative to wood burning fireplaces.
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: Used to address practices not related to personal injury. Table of Contents A. Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B. Limited Lifetime Warranty Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its hearth brands (“HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer.
B. Limited Lifetime Warranty (continued) WARRANTY CONDITIONS: • • • • • This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites. This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation. This warranty is only valid in the country in which the HHT authorized dealer or distributor that sold the appliance resides.
1 Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certification D. High Altitude Installations LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) NOTICE: If the heating value of the gas has been reduced, these rules do not apply. Check with your local gas utility or authorities having jurisdiction. TYPE: Direct Vent Heater When installing above 2000 feet elevation: STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88-2014 CSA 2.33-2014 • In the USA: Reduce input rate 4% for each 1000 feet above 2000 feet.
2 Operating Instructions User Guide A. Gas Fireplace Safety • Teach children to NEVER touch the fireplace. WARNING! DO NOT operate fireplace before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate fireplace according to operating instructions could cause fire or injury. • Consider not using the fireplace when children will be present. DANGER HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED. Contact your dealer for more information, or visit: www. hpba.
C. Clear Space E. Fixed Glass Assembly WARNING! DO NOT place combustible objects in front of the fireplace or block louvers. High temperatures may start a fire. See Figure 2.2. See Section 12.H. Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive objects on mantel or hearth. Heat may damage these objects. F.
H. Control Module Operation 5. Module Reset This module may lock-out under certain conditions. When this occurs, the appliance will not ignite or respond to commands. The module will go into lock-out mode by emitting three audible beeps, then continuously displaying a RED/GREEN error code at its status indicator LED. 1. The control module has an ON/OFF/REMOTE selector switch that must be set. See Figure 2.3.
J. Lighting Instructions (IPI) 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 is equipped with an intermittent pilot ignition (IPI) device which automatically lights the burner. DO NOT try to light the burner by hand. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. B.
K. After Appliance is Lit Initial Break-in Procedure • The appliance should be run three to four hours continuously on high. • Turn the appliance off and allow it to completely cool. • Remove fixed glass assembly. See Section 12.H. • Clean fixed glass assembly. See Section 3. • Replace the fixed glass assembly and run continuously on high an additional 9 hours. This cures the materials used to manufacture the fireplace. NOTICE! Open windows for air circulation during appliance break-in.
3 Maintenance and Service Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the appliance. Surrounds, Decorative Fronts Frequency: Annually When properly maintained, your appliance will give you many years of trouble-free service. We recommend annual service by a qualified technician. By: Homeowner A. Maintenance Tasks-Homeowner • Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair as necessary.
Venting Control Compartment and Firebox Top Frequency: Seasonally Frequency: Annually By: Homeowner By: Service Technician Tools needed: Protective gloves and safety glasses. Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, dust cloths • Inspect venting and termination cap for blockage or obstruction such plants, bird nests, leaves, snow, debris, etc. • Verify termination cap clearance to subsequent construction (building additions, decks, fences, or sheds). See Section 6.
Burner Ignition and Operation Frequency: Annually By: Service Technician Tools needed: Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner, whisk broom, flashlight, voltmeter, indexed drill bit set, and a manometer. • Verify burner is properly secured and aligned with pilot or igniter. • Clean off burner top, inspect for plugged ports, corrosion or deterioration. Replace burner if necessary. • Replace Glowing embers with new dime-size pieces. DO NOT block ports or obstruct lighting paths.
4 Installer Guide Getting Started A. Typical Appliance System NOTICE: Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations and are for design purposes only. Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. Actual product may vary from pictures in manual VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP (SECTION 8.F) VENT PIPE (SECTION 8) 3 INCH FLEX LINERS (SECTION 8) MANTEL AND MANTEL LEG SECTION 5.B AND 11.A SURROUND OR FRONT NOT SHOWN SECTION 2.D AND 8.D.
B. Design and Installation Considerations C. Tools and Supplies Needed Quadra-Fire gas inserts are designed for installations into solid fuel masonry or factory built fireplaces that have been installed in accordance with the National, Provincial, State and local building codes. Fireplaces are to be constructed of non-combustible materials and, in the absence of local or regional codes, meet criteria of NFPA 211. No additional outside air source is required.
5 Fireplace Size Requirements A. Minimum Fireplace Opening • The metal floor of the solid fuel firebox may be removed to facilitate the installation of the insert. Minimum fireplace opening requirements for a standard 3/4 inch deep surround are shown in Figure 5.2. For smaller openings, an optional 1-1/2 inch deep surround is available and dimensions are shown in Figure 5.3.
FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW C A E D I F G H B MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE QFI35-C QFI30-C Location Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters A Rear Width 23-7/16 595 20-3/16 513 B Front Width 34-5/8 879 30-5/8 778 C Glass Opening Width 31-5/8 803 27-1/2 699 D Glass Opening Height 15-11/16 398 12-3/16 310 E Height-Front 24-1/16 611 20-7/16 519 F Height-Rear 21-1/8 537 17-5/8 448 Unit Depth 15-3/4 400 14-3/4 375 H Venting Depth 10-5/8 270 9-1/2 241 I He
SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW 1-1/2 IN. BD AD CD SURROUND SURROUND APPLIANCE APPLIANCE MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE QFI35-C QFI30-C Location Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters AD Alternate Unit Width 33-3/16 843 29-1/16 738 BD Alternate Unit Depth 15-1/16 383 13-7/8 352 CD Alternate Unit Height 22-9/16 573 19-1/16 484 * Note: If exhaust collar on insert and fireplace damper do not line up, add 4 inches (102 mm) to minimum fireplace height for bends in vent pipe. Figure 5.
6 Termination Locations A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances WARNING Fire Risk. Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as specified. • DO NOT pack air space with insulation or other materials. Failure to keep insulation or other materials away from vent pipe may cause fire. HORIZONTAL OVERHANG 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 Roof Pitch H (Min.
7 Installation Preparation Prepare the existing solid fuel masonry or factory built non-combustible firebox for installation. A. Inspection and Cleaning Prior to installing the gas insert: D. Fireplace Conversion Notice Permanently attach the label with the following warning to the inside lower back of the fireplace firebox into which the insert is being installed. Silicone or mechanical fasteners may be required to properly secure the label.
8 Installing Vent Pipe and Appliance A. Vent Limits B. Venting Components The abbreviations listed in this vent table key are used in the vent diagrams. CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions/Flying Debris. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. Description Minimum Vertical Run Length 10 ft. The vertical vent termination system installed on this model includes: Maximum Vertical Run Length 50 ft.
CUT AND BEND FLASHING AS NEEDED TO FIT CHIMNEY SEALANT ADHESIVE • Attach surround. Follow instructions for surround installation included with the front. • Push insert into the opening so that it tightly overlaps the fireplace opening. WARNING! Risk of Fire! Only an approved Hearth & Home Technologies surround may be used to cover integral grills on solid fuel burning fireplaces. No other components such as shrouds, sheetmetal plates, etc., may be used to seal off vents.
E. Remote Control IPI Models: If a remote control kit is used to control blower function, the Auxiliary 300 module can only be placed in the control cavity to the right of the control panel. See Figure 8.4. AUXILIARY 300 MODULE Figure 8.4 Location of AUX300 for Remote Control Blower Function - IPI 24 Quadra-Fire • QFI30-C, QFI35-C • 2227-901 Rev.
F. Installing Adaptor and Termination Cap For installation of termination cap see minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs (see Figure 8.5) . CAUTION! Risk of Cuts/Abrasions/Flying Debris. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. To install adaptor see Figure 8.6. Damper Flashing Kit (Optional) For use with LINK-DV30B, LINKSQ-DV30, LINK-DV430B or LINKSQ-DV4-30 Liner Kit. HORIZONTAL OVERHANG 2 FT. MIN. 20 INCHES MIN.
9 Gas Information A. Fuel Conversion C. Gas Connection • Make sure the appliance is compatible with available gas types. • Refer to Reference Section 14 for location of gas line access in appliance. • Conversions must be made by a qualified technician (NFI certified or factory-trained) using Hearth & Home Technologies specified and approved parts. • Gas line may be run through knockout(s) provided. B. Gas Pressure • Optimum appliance performance requires proper input pressures.
10 Electrical Information A. Wiring Requirements B. IntelliFire™ Plus Ignition System Wiring NOTICE: 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 C22.1. • This appliance comes standard with a 120 VAC cord assembly which has a female plug in to accommodate all control options and accessories. See Figure 10.2.
C. Optional Accessories Requirements • This appliance may be used with a wall switch, wall mounted thermostat and/or a remote control. • To connect optional accessories, the supplied cord assembly should be used. See Figure 10.2 for a wiring diagram for a blower or remote. Wiring for optional Hearth & Home Technologies approved accessories should be done now to avoid reconstruction. Follow instructions that come with those accessories. • Plug the cord into a convenient outlet.
D. Fan Wiring with Remote 2. Plug two cord assembly spade connectors together. This appliance may be used with an RC200 or RC300 remote control. See Figure 10.3. 3. Unplug fan cord assembly from standard cord assembly. 1. Remove cord assembly spades from rheostat and sensor switch. NOTICE: Fan speed and operation are controlled by the remote control. The sensor switch and rheostat are no longer needed. 5. Plug AUX300 module into the standard cord assembly.
11 Finishing A. Mantel and Wall Projections WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified. Framing or finishing material closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc). EXISTING NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING 12 IN. MAX. Clearance to combustible material under the insert is 1/4 inch (6 mm). Clearance from top of fireplace opening for combustibles extending 12 inches max. is 12 inches.
12 Appliance Setup A. Remove Glass Assembly F. Ember Placement See Section 12.H. WARNING! Risk of Explosion! Follow ember placement instructions in manual. DO NOT place embers directly over burner ports. Replace ember material annually. Improperly placed embers interfere with proper burner operation. B. Remove the Shipping Materials Remove shipping materials from inside or underneath the firebox. C.
G. Install the Log Assembly Log Set Assembly: LOGS-QFI30 Models: QFI30, QFI30-C LOG SUPPORT SRV2227-702 SRV2227-705 SRV2227-703 PILOT ASSEMBLY SRV2227-704 LEFT GRATE TINE SRV2227-706 LOG PIN RIGHT GRATE TINE SRV2227-701 Figure 1. Reference Points for Log Placement Figure 2. Refractory and Logs Installed Figure 3. Install Back Refractory CAUTION: Logs are fragile, handle with care. Install back refractory by placing it against the back of the firebox. See Figure 3.
FLAT SPOT FOR LOG #2 FLAT SPOT FOR LOG #5 NOTCH 1 LOG CORNER ALIGNS WITH LOG TAB NOTCH MATES WITH LEFT GRATE TINE Figure 6. Placement of Log #1 Figure 7. Location of Notch on Log #1 Log #1 (SRV2227-703): Mate the notch located on the bottom of the log, with the left grate tine. See Figure 7. Bend the tab located to the left of the pilot assembly into the vertical position. Rotate the back end of log clockwise until it contacts the log tab as shown in Figure 6.
Log #4 (SRV2227-705): Mate the slot on the bottom of the log, shown in Figure 12, with the log pin located on the burner surface. The notch on the right end of the log should mate with the grate bar. See Figure 11. 5 LOG END RESTS ON FLAT SPOT LOG END CONTACTS GRATE BAR SLOT Figure 12. Log #4 Figure 13. Log #5 Log #5 (SRV2227-706): Place the left end of the log on the flat spot of log as shown in Figure 6. The right end of log should rest on the burner and touches the grate bar as shown in Figure 13.
G. Install the Log Assembly Log Set Assembly: LOGS-QFI35 Models: QFI35, QFI35-C CAUTION: Logs are fragile, handle with care. SRV2225-703 SRV2225-701 SRV2225-704 SRV2225-702 SRV2225-706 SRV2225-710 SRV2225-705 Figure 1. Refractory and Logs Installed Figure 2. Install Back Refractory Install back refractory by placing it against the back of the firebox. The back refractory must be held in the upright position until the side refractory is installed.
LOG SUPPORT LOG PINS 1 LOG GROOVE CONTACTS GRATE TINE ANDIRONS LOG RESTS ON LOG SUPPORT OUTER TINES Figure 5. Figure 6. Location of Log #1 Log #1 (SRV2225-701): Position the groove on the log with the right grate tine as shown in Figure 6. The opposite end of the log will rest on the log support. Rotate the opposite end of the log clockwise until it contacts the refractory panel. FLAT SPOTS FOR LOG #6 AND LOG #3 LOG CONTACTS LEFT REFRACTORY PANEL SLOT 2 MATE SLOT WITH GRATE TINE Figure 7.
MATE LOG PINS WITH LOG SLOTS 5 LOG SLOT Figure 11. Log #4 FLAT SPOT FOR LOG #6 Figure 12. Place Log #5 Log #5 (SRV2225-710): Position Log #5 as shown in Figure 12. Mate the middle and left log pins with the two slots located on the bottom of the log. See Figure 13 for locations of log slots. The smaller end should be pointed toward the right side of the firebox. LOG SLOTS 6 LOG RESTS ON FLAT SPOT LOG RESTS ON FLAT SPOT Figure 14. Place Log #6 Figure 13.
H. Fixed Glass Assembly I. Air Shutter Setting Removing Fixed Glass Assembly Air shutter settings should be adjusted by a qualified service technician at the time of installation. The air shutter is set at the factory for minimum vertical vent run. Adjust air shutter for longer vertical runs. See Figure 12.4. WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Handle fixed glass assembly with care. Inspect the gasket to ensure it is undamaged and inspect the glass for cracks, chips or scratches.
13 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 technician in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. This troubleshooting guide can only be used by a qualified technician. Contact your dealer to arrange a service call by a qualified technician. A. IntelliFire™ Plus Ignition System Symptom Possible Cause 1.
IntelliFire™ Plus Ignition System (continued) Symptom 4. Pilot lights but continues to spark, and main burner will not ignite. (If the pilot continues to spark after the pilot flame has been lit, flame rectification has not occurred.) 40 Possible Cause Corrective Action A. A shorted or loose connection in flame sensing rod. Verify all connections to wiring diagram in manual. Verify connections underneath pilot assembly are tight.
14 Reference Materials A. Appliance/Decorative Front Dimension Diagrams Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only.
AF-QFI30, AF-QFI35 DECORATIVE FRONTS D E F B A C G AF-QFI30 AF-QFI35 A B C D E F G in. 30 13-1/2 4-5/8 36 23-11/16 23-3/16 1/2 mm 762 343 117 914 602 589 13 in. 32 16 4-5/8 38 25-11/16 25-3/16 1/2 mm 813 406 117 965 652 640 13 FSP-QFI30, FSP-QFI35 DECORATIVE FRONTS D E F B A C G FSP-QFI30 FSP-QFI35 Figure 14.2 42 A B C D E F G in. 27 11-5/8 5-1/2 36 23-11/16 23-3/16 1/2 mm 686 279 140 914 602 589 13 in.
TP-QFI30/TP-QFI35 DECORATIVE FRONTS D E F B A C G TP-QFI30 TP-QFI35 Figure 14.3 A B C D E F G in. 32-15/16 12-9/16 4-5/8 36 23-1/2 23 1/2 mm 837 319 117 914 597 584 13 in. 35 15-9/16 4-11/16 38-1/16 26-1/2 26 1/2 mm 889 395 119 967 673 660 13 Decorative Front Dimensions Quadra-Fire • QFI30-C, QFI35-C • 2227-901 Rev.
B. Vent Kits Components Direct Vent Flex Liner Kits (see Figure 14.4) LINK-DV30B: Masonry 3 inch flex liner kit. Expands to 30 feet. Includes: two liners, termination cap and flashing. LINK-DV4-30B: Masonry 3 inch flex liner kit. Expands to 30 feet and 4 feet respectively. Includes: two liners, termination cap and flashing. LINK-ZC-ADPB LINKSQC-DV30, LINKSQB-DV30: Masonry 3 inch flex liner kit. Expands to 30 feet. Includes: two liners, termination cap and flashing.
R QFI30-C C. Service Parts Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Aug 2011 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 30” Gas Insert - DV Log Set Assembly 7 8 1 5 9 2 6 3 10 4 11 17 14 12 13 15 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
R QFI35-C Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Aug 2011 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 35” Gas Insert - DV 8 Log Set Assembly 9 10 3 2 6 5 11 7 1 4 18 12 15 13 14 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
R QFI30-C, QFI35-C Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Aug 2011 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active #19 Valve Assembly 19.4 19.5 19.3 19.2 19.1 19.8 19.7 19.6 19.17 1916 19.15 19.14 19.9 19.13 19.10 19.11 19.12 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
R QFI30-C, QFI35-C Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: Aug 2011 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. Parts must be ordered from a dealer or distributor. Hearth and Home Technologies does not sell directly to consumers. Provide Stocked at Depot model number and serial number when requesting service parts from your dealer or distributor.
D. Contact Information R Quadra-Fire, a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies 7571 215th Street West, 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.
