Hearth and Home Technologies QV36B-A, QV32B-A owner manual Table of Contents, User Guide

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Table of Contents

A. Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 B. Limited Lifetime Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1 Listing and Code Approvals

A. Appliance Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 B. Tempered Glass Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 C. BTU Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 D. High Altitude Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 E. Non-Combustible Materials Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 F. Combustible Materials Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 G. Electrical Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 H. Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. . 8

User Guide

2 Operating Instructions

A. Gas Fireplace Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 B. Your Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 C. Fan Kit (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 D. Clear Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 E. Decorative Doors and Fronts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 F. Fixed Glass Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 G. Remote Controls, Wall Controls and Wall Switches. . . . . 10 H. Before Lighting Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 I. Lighting Instructions (Standing Pilot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 J. After Fireplace is Lit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 K. Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3 Maintenance and Service

A. Maintenance Tasks-Homeowner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 B. Maintenance Tasks-Qualified Service Technician . . . . . . 14

Installer Guide

4 Getting Started

A. Typical Appliance System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

B. Design and Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

C. Tools and Supplies Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

D. Inspect Appliance and Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5 Framing and Clearances

A. Selecting Appliance Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

B. Constructing the Appliance Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

C. Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

D. Mantel and Wall Projections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6 Termination Locations

A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7 Vent Information and Diagrams

A. Approved Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

B. Vent Table Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

C. Use of Elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

D. Measuring Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

E. Use of Flex Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

F. Vent Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8 Vent Clearances and Framing

A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 B. Wall Penetration Framing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 C. Install the Ceiling Firestop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 D. Install Attic Insulation Shield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

9 Appliance Preparation

A. Top Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

B. Rear Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

C. Securing and Leveling the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

10 Installing Vent Pipe (DVP and SLP Pipe)

A. Assemble Vent Sections (DVP Pipe Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 B. Assemble Vent Sections (SLP Pipe Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 C. Assemble Slip Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 D. Secure the Vent Sections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 E. Disassemble Vent Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 F. Install Decorative Ceiling Components (SLP only). . . . . . 45 G. Install Metal Roof Flashing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 H. Assemble and Install Storm Collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 I. Install Vertical Termination Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 J. Install Decorative Wall Components (SLP only). . . . . . . . 47 K. Heat Shield Requirements for Horizontal Termination . . . 47 L. Install Horizontal Termination Cap (DVP and SLP Pipe) . 48

11 Gas Information

A. Fuel Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

B. Gas Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

C. Gas Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

D. High Altitude Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

12 Electrical Information

A. Wiring Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 B. Standing Pilot Ignition System Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 C. Optional Accessories Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 D. Electrical Service and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 E. Junction Box Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 F. Wall Switch Installation for Fan (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Contents Models What to do if you smell gasHOT Surfaces Homeowner Reference Information CongratulationsUser Guide Table of ContentsReference Materials Appliance SetupTroubleshooting FinishingLimited Lifetime Warranty Limited Lifetime WarrantyWarranty Conditions Listing and Code Approvals Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Installation of Carbon Monoxide DetectorsGas Fireplace Safety Operating Instructions User GuideYour Fireplace Clear Space Fixed Glass AssemblyRemote Controls, Wall Controls and Wall Switches Fan Kit optionalLighting Instructions Standing Pilot Final inspection byWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Frequently Asked Questions Issue SolutionsAfter Fireplace is Lit Maintenance and Service Firebox Maintenance Tasks-Qualified Service TechnicianGasket Seal and Glass Assembly Inspection LogsTypical Appliance System Getting StartedDesign and Installation Considerations Tools and Supplies NeededInspect Appliance and Components Selecting Appliance Location Framing and ClearancesConstructing the Appliance Chase ClearancesModels Mantel and Wall Projections Combustible MantelsCombustible Mantel Legs or Wall Projections Termination Locations Vent Termination Minimum ClearancesOpening Minimum Clearances for Termination Covered Alcove ApplicationsUse of Elbows Vent Information and DiagramsApproved Pipe Vent Table KeyClearance Use of Flex VentMinimum Maximum Top Vent Horizontal Termination Venting with 1 elbow PropaneV1 Minimum H1 + H2 Maximum Venting with 2 elbows NG Venting with 2 elbows PropaneMinimum + H 2 Maximum Top Vent Horizontal Termination Venting with 3 elbows NGExhaust restrictor Instructions Top Vent Vertical Termination No Elbow = 60 ft. Max .3 mV1 Minimum H1 Maximum V1 + V2 Minimum Top Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 2 elbows NGTop Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 2 elbows Propane Minimum Maximum + V 2 MinimumTop Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 3 elbows Propane Top Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 3 elbows NGV1 Min H1 Max V2 Min H2 Max V3 Min Top Vent Vertical Termination Four 90º ElbowsH1 + H2 MAX H1 MAX V1 MIN H2 MAXMIN MAX Rear Vent Horizontal Termination Venting with 3 elbowsRear Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 1 elbow H1 + H2 MAX H1 + H2+ H3 MAXRear Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 2 elbows Rear Vent Vertical Termination Venting with 3 elbows+ H 2 MAX MIN Termination Cap Flue Damper Prior to installing the gas applianceCoaxial to Colinear Venting Clearances to CombustiblesMinimum Connecting the DV-46DVA-GCL Adapter to Appliance Top VentConnecting the LINK-DV30B to the DV-46DVA-GCL adapter Rear VentCombustible Wall Penetration Vent Clearances and FramingPipe Clearances to Combustibles Wall Penetration FramingInstalling Ceiling Firestop Install the Ceiling FirestopInstall Attic Insulation Shield Flat Ceiling InstallationVaulted Ceiling Installation Top Vent Appliance PreparationCut the metal retaining band and fold the sides out Rear Vent11 Proper Positioning and Securing of an Appliance Securing and Leveling the ApplianceAssemble Pipe Sections Installing Vent Pipe DVP and SLP PipeAttach Vent to the Firebox Assembly Assemble Vent Sections DVP Pipe OnlyAssemble Slip Sections Assemble Vent Sections SLP Pipe OnlyDisassemble Vent Sections Secure the Vent SectionsInstall Decorative Ceiling Components SLP only Install Metal Roof Flashing Assemble and Install Storm CollarFoot minimum in snow regions Install Vertical Termination Cap Install Decorative Wall Components SLP onlyHeat Shield Requirements for Horizontal Termination 20 Venting through the wall Install Horizontal Termination Cap DVP and SLP PipeGas Connection Gas InformationFuel Conversion Gas PressureWiring Requirements Optional Accessories RequirementsElectrical Information Wall Switch Installation for Fan Optional Junction Box InstallationFinishing NON-COMBUSTIBLE Board Included Facing MaterialAppliance Setup Install the Log Assembly Log Set Assembly LOGS-2014 Model QV32B-ALOG Air Shutter Setting Install the MeshInstall Trim and/or Surround Install HoodTroubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Corrective ActionStanding Pilot Ignition System Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingAppliance Dimension Diagram Reference MaterialsInches Millimeters Quadra-Fire QV32B-A, QV36B-A 2014-900 Rev. U 1/12 Vent Components DiagramsDVP vent components DVP-TRAPCOOL-ADD RF6M RF12MBEK DVP-BEK2 DVP-TRAPFLElbow Effective Height Length 222 mm 165 mm 165 mm9-1/4 235 mm 152 mm 168 mmElbow 251 mmSLP-WT-BK SLP-SNKD SLP-CCS-BKSL-2DVP SLP-DCF-BKLINK-DV30B DV-46DVA-GCL Vent Components Diagrams Coaxial to Colinear VentingDirect Vent Gas Fireplace Service PartsLog Set Assembly At DepotQV36B-A See valve assembly12.13 #12 Burner/Valve AssemblyPart number list on following 12.5 12.7 12.6 12.8 12.15 12.9Stocked Service Parts QV32B-A, QV36B-AQV36B-A Conversion Kits QV32B-A Conversion KitsContact Information
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