Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product QFP38-LP Quadra-Fire
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Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 1 Model(s): QFP38-NG QFP38-LP Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation R Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by quali fi ed personnel.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 2 Listing Label Information/Location Model Name: ___________________________________________ Date purchased/installed: __________________ Seria.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 3 Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury . • W ARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury .
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 4 Î = Contains updated information. 14 Finishing A. Facing Material 54 B. Facing T emplate Removal 55 C. Mantel and W all Projections 56 15 Appliance Setup A. Remove Fixed Glass Assembly 57 B. Remove the Shipping Materials 57 C.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 5 B. Limited Lifetime W arranty Î.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 6 B. Limited Lifetime W arranty (continued) Î.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 7 C. BTU Speci fi cations MODELS: QFP38-NG, QFP38-LP LABORA TOR Y : Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) TYPE: V ented Gas Fireplace Heaters STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88b-2008 • CSA 2.33b-2008 E. Non-Combustible Materials Speci fi cation Material which will not ignite and burn.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 8 H. Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling,.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 9 Decorative Doors (not shown) Section 2.D. Fixed Glass Assembly Section 2.E. Mantel Hearth (not required) Climate Control Switch Section 2.B. Clear Space Section 2.C. Figure 2.1 General Operating Parts B.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 10 Clear Space 3 ft (0.91 m) in front of appliance C. Clear Space W ARNING! DO NOT place combustible objects in front of the fi replace or block louvers. High temperatures may start a fi re. See Figure 2.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 1 1 H. System Description The Remote Control System consists of three elements: • T ransmitter • Receiver • Fan Control Module (FCM) I.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 12 J. Receiver • The receiver is powered by four AA batteries. • The receiver accepts commands via radio frequency from the transmitter to operate the appliance in accordance with the system con fi guration.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 13 L. T ransmitter (Remote Control with LCD Display) • The transmitter is powered by three AAA batteries. • A MODE key is provided to index between the features. • A THERMOST A T key is used to turn on/off or index through thermostat functions (Figures 2.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 14 M. Operating Procedure with Split Flow (dual burner control) • The rear burner is controlled by the split fl ow function. T o activate this function use the MODE key to index to the SPLIT FLOW icon.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 15 T emperature Indication Display With the system in the OFF position, press the THERMOST A T key and the MODE key at the same time. Look at the LCD screen on the transmitter to verify that a C or F is visible to the right of the room temperature display .
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 16 Remote Flame Control The fl ame control has six fl ame levels. With the system on, and the fl ame level at the maximum in the appliance, press- ing the DOWN ARROW key once will reduce the fl ame height by one step until the fl ame is turned off.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 17 Room Thermostat (T ransmitter Option) The remote control can operate as a room thermostat. The thermostat can be set to a desired temperature to control the comfort level in a room. T o activate this function, press the THERMOST A T key .
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 18 Fan Speed Control Y our appliance is equipped with a hot air circulating fan and the speed of the fan can be controlled by the system. The fan speed can be adjusted through six speeds. T o activate this function use the MODE key to index to the Fan Control icon (Figure 2.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 19 Key Lock This function will lock the keys to avoid unsupervised operation. T o activate this function, press the MODE and UP ARROW keys at the same time. (Figure 2.16.) T o de-activate this function, press the MODE and UP ARROW keys at the same time.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 20 Q. Lighting Instructions (IPI) • For normal use, activate/deactivate your fi replace with the remote control.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 21 Initial Break-in Procedure • The fireplace should be run three to four hours continuously on low . • T urn the fi replace off and allow it to completely cool. • Remove fi xed glass assembly .
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 22 Glass Cleaning Frequency: Seasonally By: Homeowner T ools Needed : Protective gloves, glass cleaner , drop cloth and a stable work surface. CAUTION! Handle fi xed glass assembly with care. Glass is breakable.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 23 Control Compartment and Firebox T op Frequency: Annually By: Quali fi ed Service T echnician T ools needed : Protective gloves, vacuum cleaner , dust cloths • V acuum and wipe out dust, cobwebs, debris or pet hair .
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 24 Fan Replacement & Maintenance Frequency: Annually By: Quali fi ed Service T echnician T ools needed : Protective gloves, screwdriver . • Remove door front and fi xed glass assembly; refer to Sections 14.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 25 • Remove two wing nuts holding the fan bracket in place and remove bracket. • Remove fan through the valve plate opening. Figure 3.7 Remove Fan Bracket Remove Wing nuts (both sides) • Clean or replace fan.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 26 Noncombustible roof flashing maintains minimum clearance around pipe (SECTION 10) Ceiling Firestop on floor of attic (SECTION 8) V ent Pipe .
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 27 B. Design and Installation Considerations Quadra-Fire direct vent gas appliances are designed to operate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the building and all exhaust gases expelled to the out- side.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 28 5 5 F raming and Clearances A. Select Appliance Location When selecting a location for the appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls (see Figure 5.1). W ARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate clearance around air openings and for service access.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 29 ALL SURF ACES MUST BE FLUSH WITH THE BOTT OM OF THE UNIT . C B A Drywall 1 in. (25 mm) 1 in.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 30 Measured from appliance opening (in inches) 0 - 10 11 12 22 22 1/2 23 30 in. minimum to ceiling D. Mantel and W all Projections W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances to combustibles as speci fi ed.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 31 A. V ent T ermination Minimum Clearances Figure 6.1 Minimum Height From Roof T o Lowest Discharge Opening Horizontal overhang 12 X 20 in. (508 mm) Lowest Discharge Opening T ermination Cap Roof Pitch is X / 12 V ertical wall H (min.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 32 Dimension Descriptions A Clearance above the ground, a veranda, porch, deck or balcony - 12 in. (30 cm) minimum. * B Clearance to window or door that may be opened – 10,000 BTUs or less, 6 in.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 33 Horizontal V ertical 8-1/2 in. 8-1/2 in. 12 in. On 45° runs, 1 ft (.3 m) of diagonal is equal to 8-1/2 in. (216 mm) horizontal run and 8-1/2 in. (216 mm) vertical run. A. Approved Pipe This appliance is approved for use with Hearth & Home T echnologies DVP venting systems.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 34 H 1 V 1 T o replace the fi rst starter elbow with two 45° elbows, refer to Figure 7.4. All other 90° elbows can be replaced with two 45° elbows. General Rules: • SUBTRACT 3 ft. from the total H measurement for each 90° elbow installed horizontally .
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 35 Figure 7.5 T wo Elbows 1. T op V ent - Horizontal T ermination - (continued) Figure 7.4 T wo 45° Elbows replacing One 90° Elbow 4 ft min. (1.22 m) 20 ft max. (6.10 m) 1 ft min. (.30 m) H 1 V 1 V 2 H 2 Installed V ertically V 1 min H 1 max V 2 min H 2 max feet 1213 meters 0.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 36 2. T op V ent - V ertical T ermination No Elbow Figure 7.6 Figure 7.7 T wo Elbows Note: If installing a vertical vent/ termination off the top of the ap- pliance, the fl ue restrictor should be used.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 37 Framing should be constructed of 2 X 4 lumber or heavier . The center of the framing hole is 1 in. [25 mm] above the center of the horizontal vent pipe. V ent framing hole. 68 in. (1727 mm)* * Center of pipe 10 in.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 38 3 fasteners per side Ceiling firestop installed below ceiling. Ceiling firestop installed above ceiling. Install attic insula- tion shields before or after installation of vent system. Attic Above 10 in.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 39 Bend all tabs inward 90° to maintain clearance and prevent insulation from falling inside Insert 3 screws Bend 4 tabs inward 90° to maintain clearance D. Install Attic Insulation Shield W ARNING! Fire Risk.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 40 A. Secure and Level the Appliance W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with: • Sagging or loose insulation • Insulation backing or plastic • Framing and other combustible materials Block openings into the chase to prevent entry of blown-in insulation.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 41 Lances 1 0 10 Install V ent Pipe A. Assemble V ent Sections Attach Pipe to the Firebox Assembly Note: The end of t he pipe sections wi th the lanc ed tabs will face towards the applianc e.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 42 B. Assemble Slip Sections W ARNING! Risk of Fire or Asphyxiation! Overlap pipe sections at least 1 1/2 in. (38 mm). Secure slip sections with two screws which must not exceed 1/2 in. (13 mm) in length.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 43 Figure 10.7 Securing V ertical Pipe Sections Figure 10.8 Securing Horizontal Pipe Sections D. Disassemble V ent Sections • Rotate either section (see Figure 10.9) so the seams on both pipe sections are aligned as shown in Figure 10.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 44 E. Install Metal Roof Flashing • See minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs (Figure 10.1 1) to determine the length of pipe to extend through the roof. • Slide the roof fl ashing over the pipe sections extending through the roof as shown in Figure 10.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 45 F . Assemble and Install Storm Collar CAUTION! Risk of Cuts, Abrasions or Flying Debris. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installa- tion. Sheet metal edges are sharp. • Connect both halves of the storm collar with two screws (see Figure 10.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 46 Important Notice: Heat shields may not be fi eld constructed. H. Heat Shield Requirements for Horizontal T ermination W ARNING! Risk of Fire! T o prevent overheating and fi re, heat shields must extend through the entire wall thick- ness.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 47 INTERIOR Heat Shield or Extended Heat Shield W all Shield Firestop Heat Shield 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) min. overlap SHEA THING Slip Section can be extended Inner V ent Outer V ent EXTERIOR Figure 10.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 48 1 1 11 Shrouds • Chase top shrouds may be fi eld constructed where permitted by regional building codes. W ARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed as speci fi ed. Improper construction may overheat chase top.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 49 Min. Base Dim Min. Height Min. Base Dim Figure 1 1.2 Mailbox Style Shroud Dimensions Minimum Opening Height Minimum Base Dimension Min. Opening Width Min. Base Dimension Minimum Height Figure 1 1.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 50 A. Gas Pressure • Optimum appliance performance requires proper input pressures. • Gas line sizing requirements will be determined in ANSI Z221.3 National Fuel Gas Code in the USA and CAN/ CGA B149 in Canada.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 51 A. Wiring Requirements NOTICE: This appliance must be electrically wired and grounded in accordance with local codes or , in the absence of local codes, with National Electric Code ANSI/NFP A 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code CSA C22.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 52 STEPPER MOTOR RECEIVER POWER MODULE IPI MODULE SPLIT VALVE GROUND MAIN VALVE PILOT VALVE CPI SWITCH LEADS 5" BEYOND SLEEVE SLEEVE 14&qu.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 53 BLACK WHITE GROUND 14-2 with Ground Romex Figure 13.4 Junction Box Detail 14 - 2 w ith ground Romex is the recommended wiring to the appliance junc tion box. D. Junction Box Installation • Remove junction box from outer shell.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 54 0 in. 0 in. 0 in. 15 1/2 in. 43 3/8 in. W all finishing material may be combustible - T op and Sides High T emperature Sealant (300° F/149° C min.) Non-Combustible Zone Figure 14.2 Non-combustible Facing Diagram A.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 55 Doors - Outside Surface Fit Sheetrock/wall fi nishing material will have been installed and the joints fi lled.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 56 Measured from appliance opening (in inches) 0 - 10 11 12 22 22 1/2 23 30 in. minimum to ceiling 5 in. (127 mm) Min. to perpendicular wall A 6 in. (152 mm) Min. from fireplace opening to perpendicular wall B Mantel Leg or Perpendicular W all T op of Appliance Drywall A B C.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 57 A. Remove Fixed Glass Assembly See Section 15.K. B. Remove the Shipping Materials Remove shipping materials from inside or underneath the fi rebox. C. Clean the Appliance Clean/vacuum any sawdust that may have accumulated inside the fi rebox or underneath in the control cavity .
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 58 Figure 15.6 Position Log #4061-170 E. Install Logs, Ember Bed Align notches of ember bed with tabs on rear burner Figure 15.7 Position Ember Bed #4061-171 • Position ember bed over the burner locating the notches of the ember bed inside the tabs of the rear burner .
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 59 Lays in groove in front log Figure 15.12 Position Log #4061-176 • Place this log in the white-painted groove of ember bed and front log as shown in Figure 15.13. Figure 15.13 Position Log #4061-177 • The overall placement of the fi rst eight logs is shown in Figure 15.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 60 F . Install Andirons, Lava Rock, Rockwool • Remove four screws from the front of the hearth pan as indicated in Figure 15.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 61 H. Accent Lighting Set Up • Remove the two screws (one on each side) holding the dashboard in place. • Unplug the two brown wires from the back of the ON/OFF switch. • Set the dashboard and two screws aside for later reinstallation.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 62 • Repeat with the other light box. Figure 15.26 Finished Assembly • Switch the control module to “ON” and/or plug light cord (white) into module.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 63 L. Install Door Fronts The doors should be lifted off the frame at the hinges to make installation easier .
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 64 1 6 16 T roubleshooting With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas appliance will provide years of trouble-free service.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 65 T roubleshooting (continued) 3. Pilot lights but continues to spark, and main burner will not ignite. (If the pilot continues to spark after the pilot fl ame has been lit, fl ame recti fi cation has not occurred.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 66 1 7 17 Reference Materials 36 3/4 in. 933 mm 15 5/8 in. 397 mm 26° TYP 15 3/8 in. 391 mm 22 1/2 in. 572 mm Gas Line 3 1/8 in. 79 mm 10 in. 254 mm 35 5/8 in. 905 mm 43 3/8 in. 1 102 mm 31 in.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 67 B. V ent Components Diagrams Figure 17.2 DVP V ent Components Effective Height/Length DVP Pipe (see chart) Pi p e inches mm DVP4 4 102 DVP6 6 152 DVP12 12 305 DVP24 24 610 DVP36 36 914 DVP48 48 1219 DVP6A 3 - 6 76 - 152 DVP12A 3 - 12 76 - 305 Effective Height/Length 10-1/2 in.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 68 B. V ent Components Diagrams ( continued ) Figure 17.3 DVP V ent Components 13-1/4 in. (367 mm) 24-5/8 in. (625 mm) 27-1/2 in. (698 mm) RF6M Roof Flashing Multi-pak 31 in. (787 mm) 24-5/8 in.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 69 B. V ent Components Diagrams ( continued ) Figure 17.4 DVP V ent Components 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) 5-1/4 in. (133 mm) 12-1/2 in. (318 mm) DVP-TVHW V ertical T ermination Cap (High wind) 14 in. (356 mm) 12 in.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 70 B. V ent Components Diagrams ( continued ) Figure 17.5 DVP V ent Components DVP-HPC1 DVP-HPC2 DVP-TRAPK1 DVP-TRAPK2 DVP-TRAP Horizontal T ermination Cap 15-1/8 in. (384 mm) 12 in. (305 mm) 8 in.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 71 C. Service Parts Service Parts Diagram 38 in. Gas Appliance - DV Log Set Assembly Refractory Assembly Part number list on following page.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 72 IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer .
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 73 C. Service Parts (continued) 38 in. Gas Appliance - DV V alve Assembly Diagram QFP38-NG, QFP38-LP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Light Assembly V alve Asse.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 74 IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer .
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 75 D. Optional Components T uscan Bar Door - Sienna BZ DF-QFP38TB-SB T uscan Bar Door - Black DF-QFP38TB-BK Full View Door - Black DF-QFP38FV -.
Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 76 E. Contact Information Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns.
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