These installation instructions describe the installation and operation of the Quadra-Fire 3100-I ACT Wood Insert. This insert meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 1990 particulate emission standards. The 3100-I ACTis listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. to UL Safety Standard 1482, and ULC S628, and (UM) 84-HUD.
Check with your local building code agency before you begin your installation to ensure compliance with local codes, including the need for permits and follow-up inspections. Be sure local building codes do not supersede UL specifications and always obtain a building permit so that insurance protection benefits cannot be unexpectedly cancelled. If any assistance is required during installation, please contact your local dealer.
CHIMNEY HEIGHT/DRAFT
To be sure that your Quadra-Fire insert burns properly, the chimney draft (static pressure) should be approximately -0.10” water column (W.C.) during a high burn and -0.04” W.C. during a low burn, measured 6” (152mm) above the top of the insert after one hour of operation at each burn setting.
NOTE: These are guidelines only, and may vary somewhat for individual installations.
Your Quadra-Fire insert was designed for and tested on a 6” (152mm) chimney, 12 ft-14 ft (360-420cm) high, measured from the base of the insert. The further your stack height or diameter varies from this configuration, the possibility of performance problems increases. In addition, exterior conditions such as roof line, surrounding trees, prevailing winds and nearby hills can influence insert’s performance.
A masonry chimney or a listed factory-built UL103 HT Class “A” chimney must be the required height above the roof and any other nearby obstructions. The chimney must be at least 3 ft (91cm) higher than the highest point where it passes through the roof and at least 2 ft (61cm) higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that is within 10 ft (305cm) of the chimney, measured horizontally. See 2-10-3 Rule (Figure 6A). These are safety requirements and are not meant to assure proper flue draft.
AVOID FIRE: To ensure that insulation or any other combustible material does not contact the chimney, a chimney inside the house must have at least 2 inches (51mm) of air space clearance around the chimney. A chimney outside the house must have at least 1 inch (25mm) clearance to the combustible structure. Noncombus- tible fire stops must be installed at the spaces where the chimney passes through floors and/or ceilings. Refer to Figures 8A & 8B on page 8. Canadian installations require a full reline of the chimney
NOTE: Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
WE RECOMMEND that a qualified building inspector and your
insurance company representative review your plans before
installation.
installation recommendations
The Quadra-Fire 3100-I ACT insert has met and surpassed the most stringent emissions standards in the United States. The sophistication of the interior firebox design requires that a proper draft be supplied by the chimney, therefore adherence to the follow- ing factors will enable your insert to operate at its optimum capabil- ity.
required: A minimum starter pipe reaching to the base of the existing code approved masonry chimney and an airtight face seal, but a full chimney liner for factory-built fireplaces is recommended for USA and is required in Canada.
better: Direct connection to the first flue liner in accordance with the requirements of the NFPA 211.
best: A complete relining of the chimney system with a 6 inch (152mm) diameter listed, stainless liner. Required for factory-built fireplace installations in Canada, recommended in USA. The sections must be attached to the insert and to each other with the crimped (male) end pointing toward the insert. See Figure 6B. All joints, including the connection at the flue collar, should be secured with three sheet metal screws. Make sure to follow the minimum clear- ances to combustibles as set out on Page 5 of the manual.
