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4300 ACT Wood Stove Series

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit Part 831-1780 for installation in a mobile home.

1.

An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and must

 

remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. It must be

 

unrestricted while unit is in use to prevent room air starvation

 

which can cause smoke spillage and an inability to maintain a

 

fire. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke alarms.

2.

Stove must be secured to the mobile home structure by

 

bolting pedestal through hearth pad and into floor. For leg

 

models, use 1/4” (6mm) lag bolts with the appropriate length

 

for your application.

3.

Stove must be grounded with #8 solid copper grounding wire

Spark Arestor Cap

Storm Collar

Roof Flashing

 

or equivalent and terminated at each end with N.E.C. approved

 

grounding device.

4.

Stove must be installed with an approved UL103 HT ventilated

 

chimney connector, UL103 HT chimney, and terminal cap with

 

spark arrestor. Never use a single wall connector (stove

 

pipe) in a mobile home installation. Use only double-wall

 

connector pipe, Dura-Vent DVL, Selkirk metalbestos DS or

 

Security DL double-wall connector or any listed double-wall

 

connector pipe.

5.

Refer to page 7 of this manual or the Serial Number label on

 

the back of the stove for clearances to combustibles.

6.

Floor protection requirements on pages 8-9must be followed

 

precisely.

7.

In Canada, this appliance must be connected to a 6”

 

(152mm) factory-built chimney conforming to CAN/ULC-

 

629M, STANDARD FOR FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEYS. Floor

 

protection referenced on pages 8-9must be followed.

8.

Use silicone to create an effective vapor barrier at the location

Joist Shield/Firestop

Floor Protector

Outside Air Floor Vent

Double wall connector pipe

Outside Air

Rear Vent

where the chimney or other component penetrates to the

exterior of the structure.

9. Follow the chimney and chimney connector manufacturer’s

instructions when installing the flue system for use in a

mobile home.

NOTE: Offsets from the vertical, not exceeding 45°, are allowed per Section 905(a) of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC). Offsets greater than 45° are considered horizontal and are also allowed, providing the horizontal run does not exceed 75% of the vertical height of the vent. Construction, clearance and termination must be in compliance with the UMC Table 9C.

WARNING: NEVER DRAW COMBUSTION AIR FROM A WALL, FLOOR OR CEILING CAVITY OR FROM ANY ENCLOSED SPACE SUCH AS AN ATTIC OR GARAGE.

CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. (i.e., DO NOT CUT THROUGH FLOOR JOIST, WALL STUD, CEILING TRUSS, ETC.)

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM.

NOTE: Top sections of chimney must be removable to allow maximum clearance of 13.5 ft (411cm) from ground level for transportation purposes.

10.Burn wood only. Other types of fuels may generate poisonous gases (e.g., carbon monoxide).

11.If unit burns poorly while an exhaust blower is on in home, (i.e., range hood), then increase combustion air.

250-7061C December 10, 2004

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Quadra-Fire 4300 WOOD STOVE SERIES installation instructions Mobile Home Installation