Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Direct Vent Gas Appliance COLBAY-FS-B Quadra-Fire
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R COLUMBIA BA Y DIRECT VENT GAS APPLIANCE Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation Model: COLBA Y -FS-B O-T L T ested and Listed by Portland Oregon USA OMNI-T est Laboratories, Inc. C US DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL CAUTION • Important operating and maintenance instructions included.
Page 2 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev .K 10/08 and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family ! Hearth & Home T echnologies welcomes you to our tradition of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you have our assurance of commitment to quality , durability , and performance.
Page 3 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K - T ABLE OF CONTENTS - 10/08 Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certi fi cations ...................... 4 B. Glass Speci fi cations ............................ 4 C. BTU Speci fi cations .
Page 4 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 1 Listing and Code Approvals The product is listed to ANSI standards for “V ented Gas Appliance Heaters” and applicable sections of .
10/08 Page 5 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K NOTE: The following requirements reference various Massachusetts and national codes not contained in this document.
Page 6 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 2 Getting Started Check building codes prior to installation. • Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and national codes and regulations.
10/08 Page 7 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 3 Appliance Location and Clearances A. Selecting Appliance Location NOTE: · Illustrations re fl ect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONL Y . · Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
Page 8 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 4 T ermination Locations A. V ent T ermination Minimum Clearances Figure 4.2 Multiple V ertical T ermination Figure 4.1 T ermination Clearances Figure 4.3 speci fi es minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs.
10/08 Page 9 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K Figure 4.4 V = VENT TERMINAL X = AIR SUPPL Y INLET = AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED A = 12 inche s ............. clearances above grade, veran- da, porch, deck or balcony B = 12 i n ch es .
Page 10 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 5 V ent Information A. V enting Components B. Use of Elbows In order to comply with applicable codes and product warranties, use only fo.
10/08 Page 1 1 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K D. How to Use the V ent Graph E. V enting Guidelines Figure 5.2 NOTES The maximum horizontal vent run is 15 ft. (5m) when the vertical vent rise is 10 ft. (3m). The minimum horizontal vent run is 11 in.
Page 12 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K Female Locking Lugs Male Locking Lugs Step 1. Determine the desired location of the appliance. Check to ensure that wall studs or roof rafters are not in the way when the venting system is attached.
10/08 Page 13 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K NOTE: (1) Installation requires a minimum of 6 in. (152mm) horizontal run of vent with a 1/4 in. (6mm) rise run towards the termination. Each 1 ft. (305mm) of horizontal venting must include a 1/4 in.
Page 14 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K Step 5. Place the wall thimble cover over the pipe assembly and slide the appliance and vent assembly towards the wall, carefully inserting the vent pipe into the vent cap assembly .
10/08 Page 15 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K NOTE : Maximum number of 45° elbows permitted for a vertical installation is eight, provided their installation does not decrease maximum allowable horizontal run (as specified by vent graph, on page 1 1).
Page 16 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K PLUMBER'S T APE CONNECTED TO W ALL STRAP WA L L STRAP TWO 45 DEGREE ELBOWS Step 2. S et the gas appliance in its desired location. Drop a plumb bob down from the ceiling to the position of the appliance flue exit, and mark the location where the vent will penetrate the ceiling.
10/08 Page 17 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K Step 7. Continue to assemble pipe sections until the height of the vent (before adding the termination cap) meets the minimum code requirements as outlined in the current CAN/CGA-B149 Installation Codes (in Canada), the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.
Page 18 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 2. Cathedral Ceiling LEVEL CA THEDRAL CEILING SUPPORT BOX 2 in. (51mm) MIN. BELOW FINISHED CEILING CUT HOLE 1/8 in. (3mm) GREA TER IN SIZE THAN P A TTERN OF SUPPORT BOX AS IT IS PROJECTED ONTO ROOF LINE Figure 5.
10/08 Page 19 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 3. Class A Metal Chimney Figure 5.21 T op Adapter Sheet Metal Screws Flex Pipe HIGH WIND TERMINA TION CAP SHEET MET AL SCREWS DRILL FOUR 1/8 in. (3mm) DIAMETER HOLES Figure 5.22 Figure 5.
Page 20 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 4. Existing Masonry Chimney Figure 5.25 TERMINA TION CAP FLASHING 4 in. (102mm) FLEX LINER TOP AD APTO R RETRO CONNECTOR 90 DEGREE ELBOW DIRECT VENT PIPE 10 in.
10/08 Page 21 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K Step 7. If additional lengths of flex liner are needed to span the chimney height, use a flex coupler to connect the pieces of flex liner together . Connect the flex to the coupler by using four sheet metal screws for each side ( Figure 5.
Page 22 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 6 Gas Information A. Fuel Conversions Before making gas connections ensure that the appliance being installed is compatible with the available gas type.
10/08 Page 23 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K A B C Figure 6.5 T urn control knob to the OFF position, ensure that gas supply to the valve has been turned off. Using a T orx TH20, or slotted screwdriver , remove the three pressure reg- ulator mounting screws (A) , pressure regulator tower (B) , and diaphragm (C) .
Page 24 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K B. Gas Pressures If the pressure is not suf fi cient, ensure: 1) the piping used is large enough. 2) the supply regulator is adequately adjusted. 3) that the total gas load for the residence does not exceed the amount supplied.
10/08 Page 25 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K • A small amount of air will be in the gas supply lines. When fi rst lighting appliance it will take a short time for air to purge from lines. When purging is complete the appliance will light and operate normally .
Page 26 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 7 Electrical Information A. Recommendation for Wire C. Standing Pilot Ignition System Wiring See B5 below for recommended maximum lead length (two wire) when using wall thermostat/switch.
10/08 Page 27 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K Figure 7.1 CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. V erify proper operation after servicing. Shock hazard.
Page 28 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 8 Appliance Setup A. Remove Shipping Materials Remove shipping materials from inside or underneath the fi rebox. B. Accessories Install approved accessories per instructions included with accessories.
10/08 Page 29 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K Figure 8.4 Holding both sides of the metal refractory brick piece, pull slightly together and rotate out of the firebox. INST ALL NEW BRICK SET Figure 8.5 Install rear panel, gently wedging it between sup- port shelf and baffle base.
Page 30 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K Figure 8.9 Place right and left front logs on burner in the grooves provided on the burner surface. F . Mineral Wool • Follow ember placement instructions in manual. • Do NOT place embers directly over burner ports.
10/08 Page 31 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K INCLUDED IN KIT : Blower; 2 female spade wire connec- tors. T urn off power supply . Remove blower housing from appliance, if necessary . Disassemble housing if needed, retaining all fasteners, and remove the blower .
Page 32 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K Refer to the vent graph on page 1 1. If your installation falls within the range of the gray shaded area of graph, it may be necessary to make an adjustment to the vertical damper to improve the flame appearance in your appliance.
10/08 Page 33 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 9 Operating Instructions A. Before Lighting Appliance Read this entire manual prior to using the appliance. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Page 34 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K C. Lighting Appliance 1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting. 2. T urn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. 3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF" position.
10/08 Page 35 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K D. After Appliance is Lit When you light your appliance, you may notice that it pro- duces heat which does have an associated odor or smell.
Page 36 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 10 T roubleshooting With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your gas appliance will provide years of trouble-free service.
10/08 Page 37 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 3. (Continued) c. Defective valve. T urn the valve knob to the ON position. Place the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Check the millivolt meter at the thermopile terminals.
Page 38 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 11 Maintaining and Servicing Y our Appliance Although the frequency of your appliance servicing and maintenance will depend on use and the type of installation, a quali fi ed service technician should perform an appliance check-up at the beginning of each heating season.
10/08 Page 39 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K Inspect Maintenance T asks Doors 1. Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair as necessary . 2. V erify no obstructions to air fl ow . 3. V erify maintenance of proper clearance to combustible household objects.
Page 40 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K B. Service and Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service.
10/08 Page 41 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 12 Reference Materials A. Appliance Dimension Diagram Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions.
Page 42 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K B. V ent Components Diagram Figure 12.2 SLP Series V ent Components 9-7/16 in. 240 mm 6-9/16 in. 167 mm 6-9/16 in. 167 mm 6-9/16 in. 167 mm 6-9/16 in. 167 mm 6 in. 152 mm 6-1/2 in. 165 mm 9-3/4 in.
10/08 Page 43 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K C. V ent Components List COMPONENTS SLP-WT -BK Ceiling Support / W all Thimble, Black SLP-CCS-BK Cathedral Ceiling Support, Black SLP6-B.
Page 44 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K Service Parts Diagram Part number list on following page. Log Set Assembly COLBA Y -FS-B Columbia Bay Free Standing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R D.
10/08 Page 45 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 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 .
Page 46 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K D. Service Parts R 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 .
10/08 Page 47 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K E. Limited Lifetime W arranty Hearth & Home T echnologies LIMITED W ARRANTY Hearth & Home T echnologies (“HHT”) and its resp.
Page 48 10/08 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K E. Limited Lifetime W arranty (continued) • This limited warranty does not extend to or include surface fi nish on the appliance or terminations, door gasketing, glass gasketing, glass discoloration, fi rebrick, pellet logs, kaowool or other ceramic insulating materials.
Page 49 Quadra-Fire • Columbia Bay • 250-5195 Rev . K 10/08 Hearth & Home T echnologies 1445 North Highway Colville, W A 991 14 Division of HHT INDUSTRIES CONT ACT INFORMA TION : Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns.
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