Hearth and Home Technologies 3100-I - Manual (Page 6)

3100-I ACT WOOD INSERT
Page 6 September 1, 2008
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AVOID FIRE: To ensure that insulation or any other combustible
material does not contact the chimney, a chimney inside the house
must have at least 2 inches (51mm) of air space clearance around
the chimney. A chimney outside the house must have at least 1
inch (5mm) clearance to the combustible structure. Noncombus-
tible fire stops must be installed at the spaces where the chimney
passes through floors and/or ceilings. Refer to Figures 8A & 8B
on page 8. Canadian installations require a full reline of the
chimney
CHIMNEY HEIGHT/DRAFT
T o be sure that your Quadra-Fire insert burns properly, the chimney
draft (static pressure) should be approximately -0.10” water column
(W.C.) during a high burn and -0.04” W.C. during a low burn,
measured 6” (152mm) above the top of the insert after one hour of
operation at each burn setting.
NOTE: These are guidelines only, and may vary somewhat for
individual installations.
Your Quadra-Fire insert was designed for and tested on a 6”
(152mm) chimney, 12 ft-14 ft (360-420cm) high, measured from
the base of the insert. The further your stack height or diameter
varies from this configuration, the possibility of performance
problems increases. In addition, exterior conditions such as roof
line, surrounding trees, prevailing winds and nearby hills can
influence insert’s performance.
A masonry chimney or a listed factory-built UL103 HT Class “A”
chimney must be the required height above the roof and any other
nearby obstructions. The chimney must be at least 3 ft (91cm) higher
than the highest point where it passes through the roof and at least
2 ft (61cm) higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that
is within 10 ft (305cm) of the chimney, measured horizontally. See
2-10-3 Rule (Figure 6A). These are safety requirements and are
not meant to assure proper flue draft.
3 ft Min
(91cm)
2 ft Min (61cm)
10 ft Min
(305cm)
2-10-3 RULE
Figure 6A
NOTE: Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by
the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
WE RECOMMEND that a qualified building inspector and your
insurance company representative review your plans before
installation.
INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The Quadra-Fire 3100-I ACT insert has met and surpassed the
most stringent emissions standards in the United States. The
sophistication of the interior firebox design requires that a proper
draft be supplied by the chimney, therefore adherence to the follow-
ing factors will enable your insert to operate at its optimum capabil-
ity.
REqUIRED: A minimum starter pipe reaching to the base of the
existing code approved masonry chimney and an airtight face seal,
but a full chimney liner for factory-built fireplaces is recommended
for USA and is required in Canada.
BETTER: Direct connection to the first flue liner in accordance with
the requirements of the NFPA 211.
BEST: A complete relining of the chimney system with a 6 inch
(152mm) diameter listed, stainless liner. Required for factory-built
fireplace installations in Canada, recommended in USA. The sections
must be attached to the insert and to each other with the crimped
(male) end pointing toward the insert. See Figure 6B. All joints,
including the connection at the flue collar, should be secured with
three sheet metal screws. Make sure to follow the minimum clear-
ances to combustibles as set out on Page 5 of the manual.
These installation instructions describe the installation and
operation of the Quadra-Fire 3100-I ACT Wood Insert. This
insert meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 1990
particulate emission standards. The 3100-I ACTis listed by
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. to UL Safety Standard 1482, and
ULC S628, and (UM) 84-HUD.
Check with your local building code agency before you begin your
installation to ensure compliance with local codes, including the
need for permits and follow-up inspections. Be sure local building
codes do not supersede UL specifications and always obtain a
building permit so that insurance protection benefits cannot be
unexpectedly cancelled. If any assistance is required during
installation, please contact your local dealer.
LISTINGS CHIMNEY HEIGHT/DRAFT (CONT’D)
LINER CONNECTOR
FLUE
GAS
DIRECTION
CRIMPED
END
TOWARDS
STOVE
Figure 6B