Quadra-Fire QFP38-LP, QFP38-NG Table of Contents, Safety Alert Key, User Guide, Installer Guide

Safety Alert Key:

•DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.

•WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.

•CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

•NOTICE: Used to address practices not related to personal injury.

Table of Contents

Î	A.	Congratulations	2
Î	B.	Limited Lifetime Warranty	5
	1 Listing and Code Approvals
	A.	Appliance Certification	7
	B.	Ceramic 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.	Clear Space	10
D.	Decorative Doors and Fronts	10
E.	Fixed Glass Assembly	10
F.	Before Lighting Fireplace	10
G.	Remote Controls	10
H.	System Description	11
I.	Fan Control Module	11
J.	Receiver	12
K.	Initializing the System for the First Time	12
L.	Transmitter (Remote Control with LCD Display)	13
M.	Operating Procedure with Split Flow
	(dual burner control)	14
N.	Low Battery Power Detection	19
O.	Manual Bypass of the Remote System	19
P.	Remote Operation	19
Q.	Lighting Instructions (IPI)	20
R.	After Fireplace is Lit	21
S.	Frequently Asked Questions	21

3 Maintenance and Service

A.	Maintenance Tasks-Homeowner	22
B.	Maintenance Tasks-Qualified Service Technician	23

Installer Guide

4 Getting Started

A.	Typical Appliance System	26
B.	Design and Installation Considerations	27
C. Tools and Supplies Needed		27
D. Inspect Appliance and Components		27

5 Framing and Clearances

A.	Select Appliance Location	28
B.	Construct the Appliance Chase	29
C.	Clearances	29
D.	Mantel and Wall Projections	30

6 Termination Locations

A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances 31

7 Vent Information and Diagrams

A.	Approved Pipe	33
B.	Vent Table Key	33
C.	Use of Elbows	33
D.	Measuring Standards	33
E.	Vent Diagrams	34

8 Vent Clearances and Framing

A.	Pipe Clearances to Combustibles	37
B.	Wall Penetration Framing	37
C.	Install the Ceiling Firestop	38
D.	Install Attic Insulation Shield	39

9 Appliance Preparation

A. Secure and Level the Appliance 40

10 Install Vent Pipe

A.	Assemble Vent Sections	41
B.	Assemble Slip Sections	42
C.	Secure the Vent Sections	43
D.	Disassemble Vent Sections	43
E.	Install Metal Roof Flashing	44
F.	Assemble and Install Storm Collar	45
G.	Install Vertical Termination Cap	46
H.	Heat Shield Requirements for Horizontal
	Termination	46
I.	Install Horizontal Termination Cap	47

11 Shrouds

A.	HHT Shrouds	48
B.	Field Constructed Shrouds	48

12 Gas Information

A.	Gas Pressure	50
B.	Gas Connection	50
C.	High Altitude Installations	50

13 Electrical Information

A.	Wiring Requirements	51
B.	Technical Data	51
C. Intellifire Ignition System Wiring		51
D.	Junction Box Installation	53
E. Heat-Zone-Gas		53

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