1. POWER SUPPLY
Check the wall receptacle for 120 volt, 60 Hz (standard current). Make sure the outlet is grounded and has the correct polarity. When operating with a generator, be sure you have at least 700 watts of power available for the insert during the start cycle.
2. FUSE
The fuse is located on the right side of the insert, next to the power cord. To inspect the fuse, push the fuse holder in and turn the holder cap counterclockwise, then pull out. Replace with a standard 7 amp 120 volt fuse, if necessary. If the fuse continues to blow, contact your local dealer.
3.LIGHT
A.The function of the light is to indicate that the thermostat is calling for heat.
B.If the thermostat is calling for heat, the insert is burning, and the light is not on, check the bulb. Replace with a 28 volt AC (#85 lamp) bulb.
4.RESET BUTTON
A.The function of the reset button is to momentarily open the thermostat circuit, which restarts the system. However, this will only work when the thermostat is calling for heat and the red light is on.
B.If the light is on, there is no fire, and there is fuel in the firepot, push the reset button and wait for ignition. You should have a fire within five minutes.
C.If the light does not go out when the reset button is pushed, the button switch may be faulty. Contact your local dealer.
5.VACUUM SWITCH
A.The vacuum switch is located on the left side of the insert, adjacent to the feed motor. To access, you must remove the left side panel. This switch turns the feed system on when vacuum is present in the firebox.
B.If the exhaust or the heat exchanger system is dirty or plugged, the vacuum switch will keep the feed system from starting.
C.If the firebox door is open, the vacuum switch will keep the feed system from starting.
6.THERMOSTAT
The insert is designed to operate on a 24 volt AC thermostat. Remove the front cover and check to see that the contact points are not stuck in either the open or closed position, and that both wires are property connected to the thermostat.
NOTE: The anticipator should be set on the lowest setting available. Also, check the wire leads for loose connections.
8.CONTROL BOX (BLACK BOX)
A. The control box contains most of the electronics that operate the insert. When the mounting bracket is removed, the control box can be lifted away from the junction box. The control box is not to be opened, as that will void its warranty. However, the control box comes with two test lights that show if the thermocouple and control box are working properly.
B.The green light located on the top of the control box notifies you that the insert has reached a temperature of 200°F (93°C) in the firepot. If this light is not lit in the first four minutes of operation, the insert will shut down. Check the thermocouple.
C.The red light located to the right of the green light is to indicate that the insert has reached operating temperature. If this light does not come on in the first nine minutes of start-up, the insert will shut down. The insert will not try to relight again by itself. You must manually push the reset button to restart the cycle.
D.If you suspect a problem with the control box, disconnect the power supply from the insert, then remove the control box and take it to your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer for testing.
NOTE: Do not open the control box. This will void the warranty. Do not plug in or remove control box without first unplugging the insert.
9.THERMOCOUPLE
A.The thermocouple is located on top of the firepot, inside the ceramic protection tube. It continually monitors the temperature of the firepot, and lets the insert know if it’s operating properly. To inspect the thermocouple, slide the ceramic protection tube off of the thermocouple. The two wires should be welded at the end, and not broken.
B.Check the terminal block screws to see if they are tight and making a good electrical connection (located on the top of the lower junction box).
C.Upon reinstalling the ceramic cover, be sure the thermocouple is touching the inside end of the ceramic tube and that the cover is extending 1” (25mm) into the firepot.
D.The thermocouple sends a millivolt signal to the control box to obtain the green and red lights for the preset temperatures
10.SNAP DISC #1 (CONVECTION BLOWER)
The function of this snap disc is to turn the convection blowers (heated air) on and off as needed.
11.SNAP DISC #2 (THERMOSTAT OVERRIDE)
This snap disc will bypass the thermostat and turn off the insert if an overheat condition occurs, or if the convection blower should fail to operate. The insert will go into a normal shutdown: the combustion blower will run for ten minutes, then turn off.After the insert cools, the snap disc will automatically reset itself and the insert will relight.
12.SNAP DISC #3 (BACKBURN PROTECTOR)
If, for any reason, the fire tries to burn back into the feed system or push exhaust up the feed tube, this snap disc will shut the entire system off. However, sometimes in shipping the disc will trip and shut power off to the entire insert. To reset, unplug the insert from outlet and push in the red reset button in the center of the snap disc, then plug the insert back in and try to relight it.
