Quadra-Fire 1900 - User Manual

PLEASE READ ALL OF THE OWNERS MANUAL AND SAFETY NOTES
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES:
1. When installing your stove, particular attention should be paid to fire protection. If this unit is not properly installed, a
house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation instructions and contact local building or fire officials
about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
2. Never use gasoline or similar liquids to start a fire in this unit. Keep all such liquids well away from stove.
3. During operation, if any part of the stove starts to glow, the stove is in an overfired condition. Close the air control
completely until the glowing has stopped. OVERFIRING VOIDS WARRANTY.
4. Cool ashes should be disposed of carefully, using a metal container.
5. Do not burn wet or green wood. Store wood in dry location.
6. Do not burn garbage, treated wood, or wood with salt (driftwood, etc.). Burning materials other than wood (including
charcoal) under adverse conditions may generate carbon monoxide in the home, resulting in illness or possible death.
7. Do not permit creosote or soot to accumulate excessively in the chimney or inside the firebox.
8. Check your chimney system thoroughly when installing into an existing metal or masonry chimney. Seek professional
advice if in doubt about its condition.
9. Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue already serving another appliance.
10. Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as shown in this manual for this appliance.
11. Build fire on brick firebox floor. Do not use grates, andirons or other method to support fuel.
12. HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. Keep children, pets, clothing and furniture away. Contact can cause skin burns.
13. Do not connect to any air distribution duct or system.
14. RISK OF FIRE! Do not operate with stove door or ash removal system door open.
15. For further information refer to NFPA 211 (U.S.) or CAN/CSA-B365 (Canada).
16. WARNING: WHEN ASSEMBLING A UNIBODY APPLIANCE, USE ONLY GENUINE ALADDIN HEARTH
PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED COMPONENTS. USE OF ANY OTHER COMPONENTS WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY, AND COULD PRESENT A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD.
17. WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR QUADRA-FIRE STOVE BEFORE FULLY ASSEMBLING ALL
COMPONENTS. BURNING YOUR STOVE WITHOUT A PEDESTAL OR LEG KIT ATTACHED WILL VOID
YOUR WARRANTY, AND COULD PRESENT A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD.
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
QUADRA-FIRE 1900
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COLVILLE, WA 99114
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CONGRATULATIONSYou are now the proud owner of one of the finest stoves in the world for your home the
QUADRA-FIRE. Now, before installing your stove and building your first firerecord the serial number on the
warranty card. Serial number is located on the safety label on the rear of the stove.
(Revised 10/08/1999) Part #250-2481/ 832-3080
Aladdin Hearth Products, warrants their wood heating appliances to the original purchaser for the lifetime of the appliance, to be free from
defects in material and workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may have other rights which may vary from state
to state.
This limited Lifetime Warranty covers items such as but not limited to combustion chambers, doors, gold plating, steel baffles, manifold
tubes, and glass damaged by thermal breakage.
All parts to be replaced must be returned to an authorized Aladdin Hearth Products dealer at purchasers expense for inspection and
approval by Aladdin Hearth Products prior to repair or replacement. No repair or replacement costs will be honored without approval of
Aladdin Steel Products, Inc.
This new Quadra-Fire product must be installed by a competent, authorized service contractor. It must be installed and operated at all
times in accordance with the Installation and Operating Instructions in this manual, as well as any applicable local and national codes.
Any alteration, willful abuse, accident, or misuse of the product shall void this warranty.
Any installation, construction, transportation, or other related costs or expenses arising from defective part(s), repair, replacement, etc.,
will not be covered by this warranty, nor will Aladdin Hearth Products assume responsibility for them. Further, Aladdin Hearth Products,
will not be responsible for any incidental, indirect, or consequential damages, except as provided by law.
All electrical components such as but not limited to blowers, wiring, speed controls, and thermodisc switches are covered by Aladdins
one year warranty program.
Aladdin Hearth Products, will not be responsible for any alteration to the unit which causes sooting that results in damage to the interior
or exterior of the building in which this appliance is installed.
This warranty is void if the stove has been operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine, fluorine, or other damaging chemicals, the
stove is subjected to prolonged periods of dampness or condensation, or there is any damage to the stove or other components due to water
or weather damage which is the result of, but not limited to, improper chimney or venting installation.
This limited Lifetime Warranty does not extend to or include paint, door gasketing, glass gasketing, firebrick, kaowool or other ceramic
insulating materials. It does not cover installation or operational-related problems such as overfiring, use of corrosive driftwood, downdrafts
or spillage caused by environmental conditions, nearby trees, buildings, hilltops, mountains, inadequate venting or ventilation, excessive
offsets, or negative air pressures caused by mechanical systems such as furnaces, fans, clothes dryers, etc.
This limited Lifetime Warranty does not apply to venting components, hearth components or other accessories used in conjunction with
the installation of this product not manufactured by Aladdin Hearth Products.
This limited Lifetime Warranty is effective on all wood stories sold after September 1, 1996, and supersedes any and all warranties
currently in existence.
IMPORTANT--
This warranty is not valid unless the warranty registration card has been properly completed in full and returned within 10 days from the
date of purchase.
FOR YOUR RECORDS:
DATE PURCHASED _________________________________ MODEL ______________________________________________
AUTHORIZED DEALER ______________________________ SERIAL ________________________________________________

Summary

Lifetime Warranty

Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions

Important Safety Notes

Key safety precautions for stove installation and operation.

Accessories and Service Parts

Accessories

Lists available optional accessories for the stove.

Service Parts

Lists replacement parts for stove maintenance and repair.

1900 Safety Label

Dimensions

Pedestal Model

Provides physical dimensions for the stove with a pedestal base.

Leg Model

Provides physical dimensions for the stove with leg supports.

Top Heat Shield Installation

Installation of Optional Blower

Blower Switch Adjustments

Clearances to Combustibles (UL and ULC)

Floor Protection

Requirements for noncombustible floor protection around the stove.

NFPA 211

Mentions NFPA 211 standards for clearances and materials.

Avoid Fire

Warnings about maintaining air space around the chimney to prevent fires.

Safety Listing

Installation Materials Needed for Your Safety

Chimney Connector

Specifies requirements for the chimney connector pipe.

Thimble

Explains the purpose and types of thimbles for wall penetrations.

Chimney Systems

Outlines approved masonry and prefabricated chimney systems.

Fire Safety

General fire safety considerations like smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

Venting System

Baffle Removal and Replacement

Chimney Connector

Chimney Height;Draft

Connection to a Masonry Chimney

Door Handle Assembly

Glass Replacement

Maintenance

Creosote

Explains creosote formation, inspection, and removal.

Care and Cleaning of Glass

How to clean the stove's glass door safely and effectively.

Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces

Instructions for cleaning gold-plated surfaces to prevent damage.

Chimney Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning the chimney pipe.

Ash Removal

Safe method for removing ashes from the stove.

Firebrick

Information about the firebox lining and how to build a fire.

Overfiring

Warnings and procedures related to overfiring the stove.

Thimble

Operating Instructions

Burning Guidelines (cont.)

Guidelines for medium and low burn settings for efficient operation.

Building a Fire

Step-by-step guide on how to build a fire in the stove.

Wood Selection and Storage

Advice on choosing and storing wood for optimal burning.

Blower Operating Instructions

Guidelines for operating the optional blower with different burn settings.

Operating Tips

Tips for achieving maximum efficiency and minimizing emissions.

Opacity

Explains opacity as a measure of clean burning and how to achieve it.

Wood

Recommends using dry, seasoned wood for burning.

Burn Rates

Guidance on setting high burn rates for optimal combustion.

6 Solid Pack Chimney with Metal Supports as a Thimble

Pedestal;Leg Kit Installation

Pedestal Model

Steps for attaching the pedestal base to the stove.

Leg Model

Steps for attaching the leg supports to the stove.

Connection to a Metal Prefabricated Chimney

Mobile Home Installation

Outside Air Kit Installation

1900 Leg Models

Steps for installing the outside air kit on leg models.

1900 Pedestal Models

Steps for installing the outside air kit on pedestal models.

Quadra-Fire 1900 Specifications

General

Type	Wood Stove
Efficiency	78%
Maximum Log Length	18 inches
Burn Time	Up to 12 hours
EPA Certified	Yes
Depth	29.5 inches
Firebox Material	Steel
Door Material	Cast Iron