Quadra-Fire 7100FP-BK-B 7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace, F. Blower Operation, Ducting Material

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7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace

F. Blower Operation

Instructions with Blower Override Switch in manual posi- tion.

1.Initial (cold) Startup: Leave blower off until your fire- place is hot and a good coal bed is established, ap- proximately 30 minutes after fuel is lit.

2.High Burn Setting: The blower may be left on throughout the burn.

3.Medium or Medium High Burn Setting: The blower should be left off until a good burn is established, then turned on medium or high rate.

4.Low Burn Setting: The blower tends to cool off the fireplace. Leave blower off until the burn is well estab- lished; then, if you wish, turn the blower on at a low rate.

NOTE: The blower is equipped with a snap disc that will turn the blower on and off depending on the temperature of the fireplace. If the blower is not coming on at the desired time, flip the override switch to manual and operate the blower as described above.

The override switch and the blower speed control are hard wired at time of installation and installed in a standard wall mount with junction box on the wall.

G. Heat Zone Operation

The Heat-Zone accessory kit conveys warm air from the fireplace through air duct(s) to remote locations in the same room or other rooms of the building. You may install 1 or 2 Heat-Zone kits on the fireplace. Follow the instructions that is supplied with the kit. Installation of this kit MUST be performed by a qualified service technician. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your local dealer before starting installation. DO NOT install a damaged kit.

The Heat-Zone kit is carefully engineered and must be installed only as specified. If you modify it or any of its com- ponents, you will void the warranty and you may possibly cause a fire hazard. Installation must be done according to applicable local, state, provincial, and/or national codes.

DUCT RUN REQUIREMENTS

MAXIMUM Duct Run = 40 ft. (12m)

MINIMUM Duct Run = 36 in. (914mm)

DUCTING MATERIAL

6 in. (152mm) B-Vent Only

DO NOT DUCT into existing furnace plenum

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE 1 in. (25mm) from the B-Vent

1/2 in. (13mm) from top and bottom of outlet box 0 in. (0mm) from the sides of outlet box

12 in. (305mm) from wall register to ceiling

CAUTION

ALL wiring should be done by a qualified electrician and shall be in compliance with local codes and with the National Electric Code NFPA/NEC No. 70-current (in the United States), or with the current CSC22.1 Canadian Electric Code (in Canada).

H. Wood Fuel

Hardwood vs. Softwood

Your fireplace’s performance depends a great deal on the quality of the firewood you use. Contrary to popular belief, one species of wood varies very little to the other in terms of energy content. All seasoned wood, regardless of species, contains about 8,000 BTU’s per pound. The important factor is that hardwoods have a greater density than softwoods. Therefore, a piece of hardwood will con- tain about 60% more BTU’s than an equal size piece of softwood. Since firewood is commonly sold by the cord (128 cu. ft) a volume measurement, a cord of seasoned oak (hardwood) would contain about 60% more potential energy than a cord of seasoned pine (softwood).

There are many definitions of hardwood and softwood. Although not true in every case, one of the most reli- able is to classify them as coniferous or deciduous. Softwoods are considered coniferous. These are trees with needle-like leaves that stay green all year and carry their seeds exposed in a cone. Examples of softwood trees are Douglas fir, pine, spruce and cedar. Softwoods, being more porous, require less time to dry, burn faster and are easier to ignite than hardwoods. Deciduous trees are broadleaf trees that lose their leaves in the fall. Their seeds are usually found within a protective pod or enclosure. Hardwoods fall into this category. Some examples of deciduous trees are oak, maple, apple, and birch. However, it should be noted that there are some deciduous trees that are definitely not considered hardwoods such as poplar, aspen and alder. Hardwoods require more time to season, burn slower and are usually harder to ignite than softwoods. Obviously, you will use the type of wood that is most readily available in your area. However, if at all possible the best arrangement is to have a mix of softwood and hardwood. This way you can use the softwood for starting the fire giving off quick heat to bring the appliance up to operating temperature. Then add the hardwood for slow, even heat and longer burn time.

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