Quadra-Fire 3100-I User Manual

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DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
CAUTION
• Important operating
and maintenance
instructions included.
• Leave this manual with
party responsible for
use and operation.
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are
hot during operation AND
cool down.
WARNING
Hot glass will cause burns.
• Do not touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in the same room
as appliance
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
ammable materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
combustibles away.
• Read, understand and
follow these instructions
for safe installation and
operation.
DO NO
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WARNING
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
• Do not overre - If heater or chimney
connector glows, you are overring.
Overring will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to
combustibles as specied. Failure to
comply may cause house re.
Fire Risk.
WARNING
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may overre and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
Installation and service of this appliance should
be performed by qualied personnel. Hearth &
Home Technologies recommends NFI certied
professionals, or technicians supervised by an
NFI certied professional.
www.quadrare.com
250-6381D
September 1, 2008
If the information in these
instructions is not followed
exactly, a re may result causing
property damage, personal injury,
or death.
Tested and
Listed by
Beaverton
Oregon USA
OMNI- Test Laboratories, Inc.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Installation and Operation
Model:
830-0381
3100-I ACT WOOD INSERT
Advanced Combustion Technology (ACT)

Quadra-Fire 3100-I Specifications

General

Brand	Quadra-Fire
Model	3100-I
Category	Indoor Fireplace
Language	English

Summary

Safety and Important Notes

Do Not Discard Manual

Crucial instruction to keep the manual for safe installation and operation.

Critical Safety Warnings

Details warnings about fire risk, hot surfaces, and proper fuel usage.

Clearances to Combustibles

Combustible Clearance Requirements

Specifies minimum clearances to combustible materials for various configurations.

Installation Requirements

Listings and Safety Notices

Chimney Height and Draft

Essential guidelines for chimney height, draft, and clearance to combustibles.

Installation Recommendations

Best practices and requirements for optimal insert installation.

General Installation Procedures

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Detailed steps for connecting the unit, attaching labels, and final setup.

Chimney System Requirements

Chimney Height and Obstruction Clearance

Specifies required chimney height relative to roof and obstructions for draft.

Installation Options: Fireplace Types

Installation into Masonry Fireplace

Instructions for installing the insert into a masonry fireplace using direct-connect.

Installation into Metal Heat Circulating Fireplace

Instructions for installing the insert into a metal heat circulating fireplace.

Installation into Factory Built Fireplaces

Zero Clearance Fireplace Requirements

Fire Risk Warning for Air-Cooled Chimneys

Warning regarding potential fire risk when lining air-cooled factory-built chimneys.

Canadian Installation and Securing

Canadian Installation Requirements

Panel, Trim, and Door Handle Installation

Blower and Fan Speed Control

Operating Your Quadra-Fire Insert

Wood Selection and Storage

Overfiring Precautions

Information on preventing overfiring, its causes, and consequences.

Building a Fire Safely

Operating Tips and Burn Management

Operating Tips and Burn Rates

Air Quality and Burning Stages

Understanding Burning Stages

Air Control Systems Explained

Maintenance and Cleaning Procedures

Cleaning Plated Surfaces and Glass

Glass Replacement and Creosote Removal

Guidelines for replacing glass and managing creosote formation in the chimney.

Component Replacement and Removal

Firebrick Replacement Instructions

Service Parts List

Quadra-Fire Warranty Policy