Quadrafire Castile Pellet Stove Install Manual

Brand: Quadrafire

Model: Castile Pellet Stove

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Install Manual

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CASTILE-B PELLET APPLIANCE

Model(s):

CASTILE-MBK-B CASTILE-CWL-B

CASTILE-CSB-B CASTILE-PMH-B

Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by

qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends

HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.

Installation Manual

Installation & Appliance Set-Up

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.

OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.

NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

O-T L

Tested and

Listed by

Portland

Oregon USA

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

WARNING

If the information in these instruc-

tions is not followed exactly, a

re could result causing property

damage, personal injury, or death.

• Donotstoreorusegasolineorotheram-

mablevaporsandliquidsinthevicinityof

thisoranyotherappliance.

• Donotoverre-Ifappliance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.

HOT SURFACES!

Glassandothersurfacesarehot

 duringoperationANDcooldown.

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 same room as

replace.

• Alertchildrenandadultstohazardsofhightemperatures

• High temperatures may ignite clothing or other

ammable materials.

• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ammable

materialsaway.

WARNING

CAUTION

Testedandapprovedforwoodpelletsorshelledcornonly.

Burningofanyothertypeoffuelvoidsyourwarranty.

NOTE

ToobtainaFrenchtranslationofthismanual,pleasecontact

yourdealerorvisitwww.quadrare.com

Pourobtenirunetraductionfrançaisedecemanuel,s’ilvous

plaîtcontactervotrerevendeurouvisitezwww.quadrare.com

CAUTION

Checkbuildingcodespriortoinstallation.

• InstallationMUSTcomplywithlocal,regional,stateandna-

tionalcodesandregulations.

• Consultlocalbuilding,reofcialsorauthoritieshavingjuris-

dictionaboutrestrictions,installationinspection,andpermits.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Alert Key:

• DANGER! Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedwillresultindeathorseriousinjury.

• WARNING!Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoidedcouldresultindeathorseriousinjury.

• CAUTION! Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultinminorormoderateinjury.

• NOTICE:Indicatespracticeswhichmaycausedamagetotheapplianceortoproperty.

1 Important Safety Information ............3

A.ApplianceCertication......................................................3

B.BTU&EfciencySpecications........................................3

C.GlassSpecications.........................................................3

D.ElectricalRating................................................................3

E.MobileHomeApproved.................................................... 3

2 Getting Started ...................................4

.

Design,Installation&LocationConsiderations..........................4

B.ThermostatWallControlLocation......................................5

C.ToolsAndSuppliesNeeded..............................................5

D.InspectApplianceandComponents.................................5

E.InstallChecklist..................................................................6

3 Dimensions and Clearances .............7

A.ApplianceDimensions......................................................7

B.ClearancestoCombustibles(ULandULC).......................8

C.HearthPadRequirements(ULandULC)..........................8

D.Alcove..............................................................................9

4 Vent Information ...............................10

A.VentingTerminationMinimumRequirements...................10

B.AvoidingSmokeandOdors..............................................11

C.NegativePressure............................................................11

D.Draft ..............................................................................12

E.ChimneyandExhaustConnection..................................12

F.VentingTerminationRequirements...................................12

G.EquivalentFeetofPipe...................................................13

H.PipeSelectionChart........................................................13

I.PelletVentingCharts..........................................................14

5 Venting Systems ..............................15

A.ThroughTheWall.............................................................15

B.VerticalintoExistingClassAChimney.............................16

C.ThroughTheWall&Vertical-Exterior..............................16

D.Vertical-Interior-TypicalInstallation................................16

E.Masonry............................................................................17

F.AlternateMasonry.............................................................17

6 Appliance Set-Up .............................18

A.OutsideAirKitInstructions................................................18

B.TopVentAdapterInstallation............................................19

C.RearVent&RearVenttoTopVentAdapterInstallation...19

D.LegLevelingSystem........................................................19

E.OptionalLogSetPlacementInstructions..........................20

F.ThermostatInstallationandOperation..............................20

7 Mobile Home Installation .................22

8 Accessory List .................................23

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Model CastilePelletAppliance

Laboratory OMNITestLaboratories,Inc.

Report No. 061-S-77d-6.2

Type SolidFuelRoomAppliance/PelletFuel

BurningType

Standard ASTME1509-04,ULCS627-00and

ULC/ORD-C1482-M1990RoomAppli-

ancePelletFuelBurningtypeand(UM)

84-HUD,MobileHomeApproved.

FCC ComplieswithPart15ofFCCRules.

Operationissubjecttothefollowing

twoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynot

causeharmfulinterference,and(2)this

devicemustacceptanyinterference

received,includinginterferencethatmay

causeundesiredoperation.

1 Important Safety Information

NOTE:Hearth&HomeTechnologies,manufacturerof

thisappliance,reservestherighttoalteritsproducts,their

specicationsand/orpricewithoutnotice.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or

maintenancecancauseinjuryorpropertydamage.

Forassistanceoradditionalinformation,consultaqualied

installer,serviceagencyoryourdealer.

Quadra-FireisaregisteredtrademarkofHearth&Home

Technologies.

• Installationanduseofanydamagedappliance.

• Modicationoftheappliance.

• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home

Technologies.

• Installationand/oruseofanycomponentpartnotapprovedby

Hearth&HomeTechnologies.

• Operatingappliancewithoutfullyassemblingallcomponents.

• Operating appliance without legs attached (if supplied with

appliance).

• DoNOTOverre-Ifapplianceorchimneyconnectorglows,

youareoverring.

Anysuchactionthatmaycausearehazard.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Hearth&HomeTechnologiesdisclaimsany

responsibilityfor,andthewarrantywillbevoidedby,

thefollowingactions:

C. Glass Specications

Thisapplianceisequippedwith5mmceramicglass.

Replaceglassonlywith5mmceramicglass.Pleasecon-

tactyourdealerforreplacementglass.

D. Electrical Rating

115VAC,60Hz,Start4.1Amps,Run1.1Amps

E. Mobile Home Approved

• Thisapplianceisapprovedformobilehomeinstalla-

tionswhennotinstalledinasleepingroomandwhen

anoutsidecombustionairinletisprovided.

• Thestructuralintegrityofthemobilehomeoor,ceil-

ing,andwallsmustbemaintained.

• The appliance must be properly grounded to the

frameofthemobilehomeanduseonlyListedpellet

ventClass“L”or“PL”connectorpipe.

• OutsideAirKit,partOAK-ACCmustbeinstalledina

mobilehomeinstallation.

NOTICE: Thisinstallationmustconformwithlocalcodes.In

theabsenceoflocalcodesyoumustcomplywiththeASTM

E1509-04, ULC S627-00, (UM) 84-HUD and ULC/ORD-

C-1482.

A. Appliance Certication

B. BTU & Efciency Specications

The Quadra-Fire Castile PelletAppliance meets the U.S.

EnvironmentalProtectionAgency’semissionlimitsforpellet

appliancessoldafterMay15,2015.

Thispelletapplianceneedsperiodicinspectionandrepairfor

properoperation.Itisagainstfederalregulationstooperate

thispelletapplianceinamannerinconsistentwithoperating

instructionsinthismanual.

EPACertication#: 940-14

EPACertiedEmissions: 1.8gramsperhour

*LHVTestedEfciency: N/A

**HHVTestedEfciency: N/A

***EPABTUOutput: 8,500to28,200/hr.

****BTUInput: 11,600to38,700/hr.

VentSize: 3or4inches,LorPL

HopperCapacity: 40lbs.+/-5lbs.

Fuel WoodPellets

*WeightedaverageLHVefciencyusingdatacollected during

EPAemissionstest.

**WeightedaverageHHVefciencyusingdatacollectedduring

EPAemissionstest.

***ArangeofBTUoutputsbasedonEPADefaultEfciencyand

theburnratesfromthelowandhighEPAtests.

****Based on the maximum feed rate per hour multiplied by

approximately 8600 BTU’swhich is the average BTU’s from a

poundofpellets.

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Install Guide

2 Getting Started

Marginal Location:

• Below peak

Location NOT recommended:

• Not the highest point of the roof

• Wind loading possible

Multi-level Roofs

Windward

Leeward

Recommended:

Outside Air Intake

on windward side

NOT recommended:

Outside Air Intake

on leeward side

Recommended Location:

• Above peak

Recommended:

• Insulated exterior chase

in cooler climates

Recommended Location:

• Above peak

• Inside heated space

Location NOT recommended:

• Too close to tree

• Below adjacent structure

• Lower roof line

• Avoid outside wall

Marginal Location:

• Wind loading possible

Figure 4.1

Design, Installation & Location Considerations

1. Appliance Location

NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation.

• InstallationMUSTcomplywithlocal,regional,stateand

nationalcodesandregulations.

• Consultinsurance carrier, local building inspector, re

ofcialsorauthoritieshavingjurisdictionoverrestrictions,

installationinspectionandpermits.

Itisagoodideatoplanyourinstallationonpaper,usingexact

measurements for clearances and oor protection, before

actuallybeginningtheinstallation.Locationoftheappliance

andchimneywillaffectperformance.

Considerationmustbegivento:

• Safety,convenience,trafcow

• Placementofthechimneyandchimneyconnectorandto

minimizetheuseofchimneyoffsets.

• Placetheappliancewheretherewillbeaclearpassage

foraListedchimneythroughtheceilingandroof(vertical)

orthroughexteriorwall(horizontal).

• Installingtherequiredoutsideairkitwillaffectthelocation

oftheventtermination.

Whenlocatingventandventingtermination,theidealloca-

tionistoventaboverooflinewhenpossible.Thisminimizes

theaffectsofwindloading.

Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you

mustconsiderthelocationof:

• Windows

• AirIntakes

• AirConditioner

• Overhang,softs,porchroofs,adjacentwalls

• Landscaping,vegetation

• Horizontalorverticalventtermination

2. Floor Support

The supporting oor under the appliance must be able to

handletheweightoftheappliance,fuelloadandtheweight

ofthechimney.

Ensure that your oor will support these weights prior to

installation.  Add sufcient additional support to meet this

weightrequirementprior to installation. Theweightofthe

applianceis258lbs.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Damagedpartscouldimpairsafeoperation.Do

NOTinstalldamaged,incompleteorsubstitute

components.

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•  Installation and use of any damaged

appliance.

•Modicationoftheappliance.

• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home

Technologies.

• Installationand/oruseofanycomponentpartnotapproved

byHearth&HomeTechnologies.

• Operatingappliancewithoutfullyassemblingallcomponents.

• Operatingappliance withoutlegs attached(if suppliedwith

appliance).

• DoNOTOverre

Or any such action that may cause a re hazard.

WARNING

Hearth&HomeTechnologiesdisclaimsany

responsibilityfor,andthewarrantywillbe

voidedby,thefollowingactions:

ReciprocatingSaw  ChannelLocks

Hammer  PhillipsScrewdriver

TapeMeasure  PlumbLine

1/4”Self-TappingScrews FramingMaterial

Hi-tempCaulkingMaterial Gloves

SafetyGlasses  FramingSquare

ElectricDrill&Bits(1/4”) Level

Mayalsoneed:

VentSupportStraps  VentingPaint

Tools and building supplies normally required

for installation, unless installing into an existing

masonry replace:

C. Tools And Supplies Needed

B. Thermostat Wall Control Location

The thermostatwallcontrol’slocationwillhavesomeaffect

on the appliance’soperation.

• Maximumwirelengthfromapplianceis100feet(30.48m)

with continuous non-spliced wire.  Recommended 20

gaugewire,solidcopper.

• When located close to the appliance, it may require a

slightlyhighertemperaturesettingtokeeptherestofthe

housecomfortable.

• Whenlocatedinanadjacentroomoronadifferentoor

level,youwillnoticehighertemperatures near the appli-

ance.

D. Inspect Appliance and Components

• Opentheapplianceandremoveallthepartsandarticles

packedinsidetheComponentPack.Inspectalltheparts

andglassforshippingdamage.

• Reporttoyourdealeranypartsdamagedinshipment.

•

Alllabelshavebeenremovedfromtheglassdoor.

•

Platedsurfaceshavebeenwipedcleanwithasoftcloth,

ifapplicable.

• Read all the instructions before starting the installation.

Follow these instructions carefully during the

installation to ensure maximum safety and benet.

• Follow pipe manufacturer instructions for installation

and air clearance requirements.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Damagedpartscouldimpairsafeoperation.

DoNOTinstalldamaged,incompleteor

substitutecomponents.

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E. Install Checklist

Appliance Install

Appliance is leveled and connector is secured to appliance.

Hearth extension size/height decided.

Outside air kit installed.

Floor protection requirements have been met.

If appliance is connected to a masonry chimney, it should be cleaned and

inspected by a professional. If installed to a factory built metal chimney, the

chimney must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and

clearances.

Chimney

Chimney installed, locked and secured in place with proper clearance.

Chimney meets recommended height requirements (14-16 feet).

Terminations installed and sealed.

Clearances

Combustible materials not installed in non-combustible areas.

Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements.

Protective hearth strips and hearth extension installed per manual requirements.

Appliance Setup

All packaging and protective materials removed.

All labels have been removed from the door.

All packaging materials are removed from inside/under the appliance.

Manual bag and all of its contents are removed from inside/under the appliance

and given to the party responsible for use and operation.

ATTENTION INSTALLER:

Follow this Standard Work Checklist

This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this installation manual.

Customer: __________________________________________________________________________

Date Installed: __________________________________________________________________________

Lot/Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Location of Appliance: ______________________________________________________________

Installer: __________________________________________________________________________

Dealer/ Distributor Phone #: ______________________________________________________________

Serial #: __________________________________________________________________________

Model : __________________________________________________________________________

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion!

Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following:

• That this checklist remain visible at all times on the appliance until the installation is complete.

Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/Builder/Other Trades, etc.) and corrective action needed:

Comments communicated to party responsible by on

(Builder/Gen. Contractor) (Installer) (Date)

YES IF NO, WHY?

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Figure 7.2- Front View

Figure 7.1 - Top View

Figure 7.3 -Side View Figure 7.4 - Side View with Top Vent Adapter

24 in. (609mm)

24-5/8 in.

(626mm)

12 in.

(305mm)

24 in. (609mm)

28-9/16 in.

(725mm)

15-15/16 in.

(405mm)

22-7/8 in.

(582mm)

17 in.

(431mm)

16-5/16 in.

(414mm)

28-3/4 in.

(730mm)

5 in.

(126mm)

27-7/8 in.

(708mm)

3 in.

(76mm)

3 Dimensions and Clearances

A. Appliance Dimensions

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Straight Back Against Wall Inches Millimeters

A BackWalltoAppliance 2 51

B SideWalltoAppliance 6 152

Corner Installation Inches Millimeters

C WallstoAppliance 2 51

Vertical Installation Inches Millimeters

D BackWalltoFluePipe 3 76

E SideWalltoAppliance 6 152

F BackWalltoAppliance 7 178

Corner Installation Inches Millimeters

G SideWalltoAppliance

Corner

2 51

Installations with:

3 to 3 inch Top Vent Adapter and

3 to 6 inch Offset Adapter Kit

NOTE:

•IllustrationsreecttypicalinstallationsandareFORDESIGNPUR-

POSESONLY.

• Illustrations/diagramsarenotdrawntoscale.

• Actualinstallationmayvaryduetoindividualdesignpreference.

Hearth Pad Requirements Inches Millimeters

K Sides 2 51

L* Back 2 51

M Front 6 152

*L Exception for Horizontal Installations:

USA INSTALLATIONS: A

non-combustible oor protec-

tion is recommendedextendingbeneaththeuepipewhen

installed with horizontal venting or under the Top Vent

Adapterwithverticalinstallation.

CANADA INSTALLATIONS:A

non-combustibleoorpro-

tectionextendingbeneaththeuepipeis required withhor-

izontalventingorundertheTopVent Adapter with vertical

installation.

Must extend 2 inches (51mm) beyond each

side of pipe (shaded area)

Dimension to Corner

Inches Millimeters

FlueCenterLine 10-3/8 264

BackofTopVentAdapter 9-1/8 232

H SideWalltoFluePipe 3 76

Alcove Installation Inches Millimeters

MinimumAlcoveHeight 43 1092

MinimumAlcoveSideWall 6 152

MinimumAlcoveWidth 38 965

MaximumAlcoveDepth 36 914

B. Clearances to Combustibles (UL and ULC)

C. Hearth Pad Requirements (UL and ULC)

Use a non-combustible oor protector, extending beneath

applianceandtothefront, sidesandrearasindicated.Mea-

surefrontdistance“M”fromthesurfaceoftheglassdoor.

Fire Risk.

Complywithallminimumclearancestocombustibles

asspecied.Failuretocomplymaycausehousere.

WARNING

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NOTE:

• IllustrationsreecttypicalinstallationsandareFOR

DESIGNPURPOSESONLY.

•Illustrations/diagramsarenotdrawntoscale.

• Actualinstallationmayvaryduetoindividualdesign

preference.

D. Alcove

Figure 9.1

*Allminimumslistedaretoacombustiblesurface.

Minimum* Maximum

Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters

Height 43 1092 n/a n/a

Width 38 965 n/a n/a

Depth n/a n/a 36 914

ToSideWall 6 152 n/a n/a

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4 Vent Information

A. Venting Termination Minimum Requirements

J or K

Electrical

Service

Inside Corner

FIXED

CLOSED

OPEN

FIXED

CLOSED

Termination Cap

Air Supply Inlet

Gas Meter

Restricted Area

Figure 10.1

A 12in. AboveFinishGrade(thegradesurface

mustbeanon-combustiblematerial

B 48in.noOAK Opendoororwindow:belowortotheside

B 12in. Opendoororwindow:above

C 6in. Permanentlyclosedwindow:above,below

ortotheside

D 36in.noOAK Verticalclearancetoaventilatedsoft

locatedabovetheterminalwithinahori-

zontaldistanceof2ftfromthecenter-line

oftheterminal

E 12in. Clearancetounventilatedsoft

F 12in. Clearancetooutsidecorner

G 12in. Clearancetoinsidecorner

H 36in. Abovegasmeter/regulatormeasuredfrom

horizontalcenter-lineofregulator

I 36in.USA

72in.Canada

Clearancetoserviceregulatorventoutlet

J 48in.noOAK Clearancetonon-mechanicalairsupply

inlettothebuildingorthecombustionsair

inlettoanyotherappliance

K 10fthorizontal

3ftvertical

Clearancetomechanicalairsupply

L 7ft. Abovepavedsidewalk,paveddriveway

locatedonpublicproperty

M 12in. Underanopenveranda,porch,deckor

balcony

N SeeNote

below*

Electricservice:above,belowortothe

side(locationmustnotobstructorinterfere

withaccess)

O 24in. Adjacentbuilding,fencesandprotruding

partsofthestructure

P 12in. Clearanceaboverooflineforvertical

terminations

All minimum clearances are listed with an Outside Air Kit (OAK) installed, unless otherwise noted in table below.

24in. Abovegrass,topofplants,woodoranyothercom-

bustible

36in.noOAK Clearancefromanyforcedairintakeofotherappli-

ance

12in. Clearancehorizontallyfromcombustiblewall

15in. Venteddirectlythroughawall,minimumlengthof

horizontalpipe

6in.horizontal

12in.vertical

Minimumhorizontalorverticalterminationsmust

protrudefromwall

*NOTE: Consultlocalbuilding,reofcialsorauthoritieshavingjurisdic-

tion.Localcodesorregulationsmayrequiredifferentclearances.

NOTICE:

Do NOT Terminate Vent:

• Inanylocationthatwillallowuegasesorsootfromen-

teringorstainingthebuilding

• Inanylocationwhichcouldcreateanuisanceorhazard

• Inanyenclosedorsemi-enclosedareasuchasacarport,

garage, attic, crawl space, under a sun deck or porch,

narrowwalkway

• Closely fenced area, or any location that can build up

a concentration of fumes such as a stairwell, covered

breezeway,etc.

NOTICE:

Termination must exhaust above air inlet elevation.

• Itisrecommendedthatatleast60inches(1.52m)ofvertical

pipebeinstalledwhenapplianceisventeddirectlythrougha

wall.Thiswillcreateanaturaldraft,whichwillhelpprevent

thepossibilityofsmokeorodorventingintothehomeduring

apoweroutage.

• Itwillalsokeepexhaustfromcausinganuisanceorhazard

byexposingpeopleorshrubstohightemperatures.

• Thesafestandpreferredventingmethodistoextendthevent

verticallythroughtherooforabovetheroof.

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B. Avoiding Smoke and Odors

Negative Pressure, Shut-Down and Electrical Power

Failure

To reduce the probability of back-drafting or burn-back in

thepelletapplianceduringpowerfailureorshutdowncon-

ditions, it must be able to draft naturally without exhaust

bloweroperation.

Negativepressureinthehousewillresistthisnaturaldraftif

notaccountedforinthepelletapplianceinstallation.

Heatrisesinthehouseandleaksoutatupperlevels.This

airmustbereplacedwithcoldairfromoutdoorswhichows

intolowerlevelsofthehouse.

Ventsandchimneysintobasementsandlowerlevelsofthe

house can become the conduit for air supply and reverse

undertheseconditions.

Outside Air

Anoutsideairkitisrecommended inall installations.The

OutsideAirKitmustbeorderedseparately.

Pernationalbuildingcodes,considerationmustbegivento

combustionairsupplytoallcombustionappliances.Failure

tosupplyadequatecombustionairforallappliancedemands

mayleadtobackdraftingofthoseandotherappliances.

Whentheapplianceisroofvented(stronglyrecommended):

Theairintakeisbestlocatedontheexteriorwalloriented

towardstheprevailingwinddirectionduringtheheating

season.

Whentheapplianceisside-wallvented:

Theairintakeisbestlocatedonthesameexteriorwallas

theexhaustventoutletandlocatedloweronthewallthan

theexhaustventoutlet.

Theoutsideairsupplykitcansupplymostofthedemandsof

thepelletappliance,butconsiderationmustbegiventothe

totalhousedemand.

Housedemandmayconsumetheairneededfortheappli-

ance.Itmaybenecessaryto addadditionalventilationto

thespaceinwhichthepelletapplianceislocated.

ConsultwithyourlocalHVACprofessionaltodeterminethe

ventilationdemandsforyourhouse.

Vent Congurations

Toreduceprobabilityofreversedraftingduringshut-down

conditionsHearth&HomeTechnologiesstronglyrecom-

mends:

 • Installingthepelletventwithaminimumverticalrunof

5feet(1.52m).Preferablyterminatingabovetheroof

line.

 • Installingtheoutsideairkitatleast4feet(1.22m)below

theventtermination.

Topreventsootdamagetoexteriorwallsofthehouseandto

preventre-entryofsootorashintothehouse:

 • Maintain specied clearances to windows, doors and

airinlets,includingairconditioners.

 • Vents should not be placed below ventilated softs.

Runtheventabovetheroof.

 • Avoidventingintoalcovelocations.

 • Ventsshouldnotterminateunderoverhangs,decksor

ontocoveredporches.

 • Maintain minimum clearance of 12 inches (305mm)

from the vent termination to the exterior wall.  If you

seedepositsdevelopingonthewall,youmayneedto

extendthisdistancetoaccommodateyourinstallation

conditions.

CAUTION

• DONOTCONNECTTHISApplianceTOACHIMNEYFLUE

SERVICINGANOTHERAPPLIANCE.

• DONOTCONNECTTOANYAIRDISTRIBUTIONDUCT

ORSYSTEM.

Hearth&HomeTechnologiesassumesnoresponsibilityfor,

nor does the warranty extend to, smoke damage caused

byreversedraftingofpelletappliancesundershutdownor

powerfailureconditions.

C. Negative Pressure

Negativepressureresultsfromtheimbalanceofairavailable

fortheappliancetooperateproperly.Itcanbestrongestin

lowerlevelsofthehouse.

Causesinclude:

• Exhaustfans(kitchen,bath,etc.)

• Rangehoods

• Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water

appliancesandothercombustionappliances

• Clothesdryers

• Locationofreturn-airventstofurnaceorairconditioning

• ImbalancesoftheHVACairhandlingsystem

• Upperlevelairleakssuchas:

 - Recessedlighting

 - Attichatch

 - Ductleaks

WARNING

Risk of Asphyxiation!

Negativepressurecancausespillageofcombustion

fumesandsoot.

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Tominimizetheeffectsofnegativeairpressure:

• Installtheoutsideairkitwiththeintakefacingprevailing

windsduringtheheatingseason

• Ensureadequateoutdoorairforallcombustionappliances

andexhaustequipment

• Ensurefurnaceandairconditioningreturnventsarenot

locatedintheimmediatevicinityoftheappliance

• Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkways or

smallisolatedspaces

• Recessedlightingshouldbea“sealedcan”design

• Attichatchesweatherstrippedorsealed

• Atticmountedductworkandairhandlerjointsandseams

tapedorsealed

D. Draft

Draftisthepressuredifferenceneededtoventanappli-

ancesuccessfully.Whenanapplianceisdraftingsuc-

cessfully,allcombustionbyproductsareexitingthehome

throughthechimney.

Installthroughthewarmairspaceenclosedbythebuild-

ingenvelope.Thishelpstoproducemoredraft,especially

duringlightinganddie-downofthere.

Considerationsforsuccessfuldraftinclude:

• Preventingnegativepressure

• Locationofapplianceandchimney

E. Chimney and Exhaust Connection

NOTICE: Hearth & Home Technologies assumes no

responsibilityfortheimproperperformanceofthechimney

systemcausedby:

• Inadequatedraftduetoenvironmentalconditions

• Downdrafts

• Tightsealingconstructionofthestructure

• Mechanicalexhaustingdevices

6. DONOTINSTALLAFLUEDAMPERINTHEEXHAUSTVENT-

INGSYSTEMOFTHISAppliance.

7. DO NOT CONNECT THISAppliance TOA CHIMNEY FLUE

SERVINGANOTHERAPPLIANCE.

NOTE: All pipe must be welded seam pipe whenever possible.

Seal pipe joints with high temperature silicone (500°F [260°C]

minimum rated only).

F. Venting Termination Requirements

1. Terminationmustexhaustaboveairinletelevation. It is

strongly recommended that at least 60 inches (1.5m)

of vertical pipe be installed when appliance is vented

directly through a wall.Thiswillcreateanaturaldraft,

whichwillhelppreventthepossibilityofsmokeorodor

ventingintothehomeduringapoweroutage.Itwillalso

keep exhaust from causing a nuisance or hazard by

exposingpeopleorshrubstohightemperatures.The

safestandpreferredventingmethodistoextendthevent

verticallythroughtheroof.

2. Distancefrom doorsandopeningwindows,orgravityor

ventilationairinletsintobuilding:

a. Notlessthan48inches(1.2m)below;

b. Notlessthan48inches(1.2m)horizontallyfrom;

c. Notlessthan12inches(305mm)above.

3. Distancefrompermanentlyclosedwindows;

a.Notlessthan12inches(305mm)below;horizontally

fromorabove.

4. Distancebetween bottomofterminationandgradeshould

be12inches(305mm)minimum.Thisisconditionalupon

plantsinthearea,andnatureofgradesurface.Thegrade

surfacemustbeanon-combustiblematerial(i.e.,rock,

dirt).  The grade surface must not be lawn.  Distance

betweenbottomofterminationandpublicwalkwayshould

be7feet(2.13m)minimum.

5. Distance to combustible materials must be 24 inches

(610mm) minimum.  This includes adjacent buildings,

fences,protrudingpartsofthestructure,roofoverhang,

plantsandshrubs,etc.

6. TerminationCapLocation(HomeElectricalService)

• Side-to-sideclearanceistobethesameasminimum

clearancetovinylinsidecorners.

• Clearanceofaterminationcapbelowelectricalservice

shallbethesameasminimumclearancetovinylsofts.

• Clearanceofaterminationcapaboveelectricalservice

willbe12inches(305mm)minimum.

• Locationoftheventterminationmustnotobstructor

interferewithaccesstotheelectricalservice.

Do not terminate ventinanyenclosedorsemi-enclosed

areasuchasacarport,garage,attic,crawlspace,undera

sundeckorporch,narrowwalkwayorcloselyfencedarea,or

anylocationthatcanbuildupaconcentrationoffumessuch

asastairwell,coveredbreezeway,etc.

CAUTION

NOTE:Theapplianceexhaustoutletisdesignedtoaccom-

modate3inchventing.Useof4inchventingrequiresthe

useofa3-to-4inchexhaustventincreaserinadditionto

anyotherventingcomponentsneeded,soldseparately.

1. Chimney & Connector:Use3or4inch(76-102mm)diameter

type“L”or“PL”ventingsystem.Itcanbeventedverticallyor

horizontally.

2. Mobile Home: ApprovedforallListedpelletvent.Ifusingthe

3inch(76mm)verticalTopVentAdapterKitorthe3to6inch

(76-152mm) Top Vent OffsetAdapter, use Listed double wall

ueconnector.AQuadra-FireOutsideAirKitmustbeusedwith

manufacturedhomeinstallations.

3. Residential: The3inch(76mm)verticalTopVentAdapterKitand

the3to6inch(76-152mm)TopVentOffsetAdapteraretested

touse24gaugesinglewallueconnectororListeddoublewall

ue connector to ClassA Listed metal chimneys, or masonry

chimneysmeetingInternationalResidentialCodestandardsfor

solidfuelappliances.

4. INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE

VENT MANUFACTURER.

5. Secure exhaust venting system to the appliance with at least

3screws.Alsosecureallconnectorpipejointswithatleast3

screwsthrougheachjoint.

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G. Equivalent Feet of Pipe

Thetablebelowcanhelpyoucalculatetheequivalentfeet

ofpipewhichisamethodusedtodeterminepelletventsize.

Figure 13.1.

2ft.

3ft.

2ft.

Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation

Pellet Venting

Component

# of

Elbows

Feet of

Pipe

Multiplied

Equivalent

Feet

Components

Equivalent Feet

ElboworTee

3 X 5 15

Elbow

X 3

HorizontalPipe

7 X 1 7

VerticalPipe

2 X 0.5 1

Total Equivalent Feet 23

Note:Thisisagenericexampleandisnot

intendedtorepresentanyspecicfueltype.

VentsurfacesgetHOT,cancauseburnsif

touched.Non-combustibleshieldingorguards

mayberequired.

WARNING

Figure 13.2

3 in. or 4 in. (76mm or 102mm) Diameter Pipe

Equivalent Pipe

Length In Feet

ALTITUDE IN THOUSANDS OF FEET

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4 in. (102mm) Diameter Pipe Only

Example 1

Example 2

Example 1:Iftheequivalentlengthofpipeis23feet(7m)with

altitudeof8,000feet(2438m)youmustuse4inch(102mm)

diametertype“L”or“PL”vent.

Example 2:Iftheequivalentlengthofpipeis12feet(3.7m)

withaltitudeof6,000feet(1829m)youmayuse3or4inch

(76to102mm)diametertype“L”or“PL”vent.

H. Pipe Selection Chart

Thechartwillhelpyouindeterminingproperventingsize

accordingtotheequivalentfeetofpipecalculatedpreviously

andthealtitudeabovesealevelofthisinstallation.

Figure 13.2.

a. Locatethecalculatedequivalentfeetofpipeonthevertical

leftsideofthechart.

b. Movetotherighthorizontallyonthechartuntilyoureach

youraltitudeabovesealevel.

c. If you fall below the diagonal line, 3 or 4 inch (76 to

102mm)pipemaybeused.

d. Ifitisanywhereabovethediagonalline,a4inch(102mm)

diameterpipeisrequired.

NOTICE:

• A90°elbowis5timesasrestrictivetotheowofexhaust

gasesunderpositivepressureas1foot(305mm)ofhori-

zontalpipe.

• Afootofhorizontalpipeistwiceasrestrictiveasafootof

verticalpipe.

Risk of Injury or Property Damage.

• Improperinstallation,adjustment,alteration,service

ormaintenancecancauseinjuryorpropertydamage.

• Refertotheowner’sinformationmanualprovided

withthisappliance.

• Forassistanceoradditionalinformationconsultaqualied

installer,serviceagencyoryourdealer.

WARNING

Figure 13.1

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I. Pellet Venting Charts

Figure 14.1

Fire Risk.

• OnlyLISTEDventingcomponentsmaybeused.

• NO OTHER vent components may be used.

Substituteordamagedventcomponentsmayimpair

safeoperation.

WARNING

Themaximumhorizontalventingallowedwithnoverticalvent-

ingattachedis48inches(1219mm)includingone90°elbow

ortwo45°elbows.Thisisourrecommendedhorizontalvent-

inginstallation.Additionofanyhorizontalventingbeyond48

inches(1219mm)Hearth&HomeTechnologiesstrongrecom-

mendsaminimumof60 inches(1524mm)ofadditionalver-

ticalvent.Horizontalsectionsofventpipeshouldhavea1/4

inch(6.35mm)riseperfoot.

Hearth & Home Technologies recommends any installation

requiring more than two 90° elbows, or more than 15 feet

(4.5m)ofventingtouse4inch(102mm)vent.

NOTICE: Theseareguidelinesforsuccessfulventingofyourpelletappliance.Themoreverticalriseyoucanobtainin

yoursystem,thebetteritwillperform.Horizontalventrunscanaccumulateashandwillneedtobecleanedmoreoften.

Trytokeepthemasshortaspossible.

ONE 90º ELBOW

Total

Horizontal

Minimum

Vertical

Vent

Diameter

4 0 3

5 5 3

6 6 3

7 7 3

8 8 4

9 9 4

10 10 4

11 11 4

12 12 4

13 13 4

14 14 4

15 15 4

16 16 4

17 17 4

18 18 4

19 19 4

seeg.14.1

TWO 90º ELBOWS

Total Minimum Vent

Horizontal Vertical Diameter

2 5 3

3 6 3

4 7 3

5 8 3

6 9 3

7 10 4

8 11 4

9 12 4

10 13 4

11 14 4

12 15 4

13 16 4

14 17 4

15 18 4

seeg.14.2

THREE 90º ELBOWS

Total Minimum Vent

Horizontal Vertical Diameter

2 11 4

3 12 4

4 13 4

5 14 4

6 15 4

7 16 4

8 17 4

9 18 4

10 19 4

11 20 4

seeg.14.3

45°elbowisequivalentto1foot(30.48cm)ofstraightpipe

90°elbowisequivalentto3feet(91.44cm)ofstraightpipe

Minimum Vertical Vent for One Elbow

0 5 10 15 20

Horizontal Run, (ft)

Minimum Vertical Rise

(ft)

Minimum Vertical Vent for One Elbow

Figure 14.3

Minimum Vertical Vent for Three Elbows

0 2 4 6 8 10 12

Length of Horizontal Sections (ft)

Minimum Vertical Rise

(ft)

Minimum Vertical Vent for Three Elbows

Figure 14.2

Minimum Vertical Vent for Two Elbows

0 5 10 15

Length of Horizontal Sections, (ft)

Minimum Vertical

Rise, (ft)

Minimum Vertical Vent for Two Elbows

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Straight Out

Figure 15.1

Figure 15.2

45 Degree

Wall

Thimble

Illustration shows venting going in both directions.

Choose which one is best for your installation.

2 in. (51mm)

Minimum

2 in.

(51mm)

Minimum

6 in. (152mm)

Minimum

6 in.

(152mm)

Minimum

6 in.

(152mm)

Minimum

Non-combustible Hearth Pad

Wall

Thimble

Horizontal

Termination

Cap

2 in.

(51mm)

Minimum

6 in.

(152mm)

Minimum

From Glass

A. Through The Wall

Horizontalterminationcapmustbeaminimumof6inches.

(152mm)fromthewall.Approvedformobilehomeinstalla-

tions.Mustuse3or4inch(76-102mm)“L”or“PL”Listed

pelletventingorListeddoublewallpipeandaQuadra-Fire

OutsideAirKitinmobilehomes.

NOTE:

In Canada, where passage through a wall or partition of com-

bustibleconstructionisdesired,theinstallationshallconformto

CAN/CSA-B365

NOTICE:

Pleasenote thatwhiletheminimum clearanceforthe ter-

mination cap is 6 inches (152mm) there is the possibility

ofsootbuild-uparoundtheterminationarea.Ifthisoccurs

wesuggesttomovetheterminationfurtherawayfromthe

housetopreventit.

WestronglyrecommendthatyouDONOTDOWN-

WARDVENT.

 Thefollowingmayoccur:

 • Theappliancewillnotventproperly

 • Smokespillageinthehouse

 • Excessivesooting

CAUTION

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C. Through The Wall & Vertical - Exterior

Figure 16.1

Figure 16.2

D. Vertical - Interior - Typical Installation

Figure 16.3

Non-combustible Hearth Pad

Airtight

Clean-out Door

Clean-out cover

Sheathing

3 in. (76mm)

minimum

1 in. (25mm)

clearance

Flashing

Fireclay flue

liner with airspace

Concrete Cap

1 in. (25mm) clearance

with firestop

6 in. (152mm)

minimum

Non-combustible Hearth Pad

Clean-out Cover

Support Bracket

every 60 in. (1.5m)

24 in. (610mm) minimum

Rain Cap

Flashing

2 in. (51mm) minimum

6 in. (152mm)

minimum

Tee

Wall Thimble

Firestop

Flashing

Rain Cap

6 in.

(152mm)

Min.

Non-combustible Hearth Pad

3 in. (76mm) Min.

Clean-out Cover

24 in. (610mm) Minimum

Ceiling Support

6 in. (152mm) Flue

Connector

6 in. (152mm) Class A

Chimney Connector

Adapter

3 in. to 6 in.

(76-152mm)

Top Vent Kit

We recommend a minimum of 60 inches

(1524mm) vertical, however above the eave

ispreferred.

Allthreeinstallationsareapprovedformobile

homeinstallations.Mustuse3 or4inch(76

to102mm)“L”or“PL”Listedpelletventingor

ListeddoublewallpipeandQuadra-FireOutside

AirKit  in mobile homes. Single wall pipe is

approvedforresidentialinstallationsonly.

*NOTE: Clearance to combustibles are for

standardpelletpipe.Ifpelletpipemanufacturer

allowsreducedclearancestotheirpipe,reduced

clearancesareallowed.

B. Vertical into Existing Class A Chimney

NOTE:

A chimney connector shall not pass through an

attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed

space, or a oor or ceiling.

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E. Masonry

F. Alternate Masonry

Figure 17.1

Figure 17.2

Non-combustible Hearth Pad

Airtight

Clean-out Door

Clean-out cover

Sheathing

3 in. (76mm)

minimum

1 in. (25mm)

clearance

Flashing

Fireclay flue

liner with airspace

Concrete Cap

1 in. (25mm) clearance

with firestop

6 in. (152mm)

minimum

Non-combustible

Hearth Pad

Airtight clean-out door

Sheathing

2 in. (51mm) minimum

Flashing

1 in. (25mm) clearance

with firestop

6 in. (152mm) minimum

Fireclay Flue Liner

with airspace

Concrete Cap

Fire Risk

InspectionofChimney:

• Masonrychimneymustbeingoodcondition.

• MeetsminimumstandardofNFPA211

• Factory-builtchimneymustbeaminimum6inch(152mm)

UL103HT.

WARNING

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6 Appliance Set-Up

A. Outside Air Kit Instructions

Parts Included in Kit:1pieceof2inchx3footexhose,2

hoseclamps,1collarassembly,1terminationcapassembly,

1trimring,12screws.

Tools Needed:Phillipsheadscrewdriver;wirecutters;hole

saworjigsaw.

1. Figure 18.1showsbottomofconvectionblowermount

and pre-cut air vent opening for reference only.  Air

channel should be mounted with appliance in upright

position.

2. Alignhooksinairchannelwithslotsinconvectionblower

mountandashbox,Figure 18.2.Pushupandslidefor-

ward.

3. Secure air channel to appliance with 2 screws and

secure the collar assembly to the air channel with 2

screws. Figure 18.3.

CAUTION

Neverdrawoutsidecombustionairfrom:

• Wall,oororceilingcavity

• Enclosedspacesuchasanatticorgarage

Flex Hose

Hose Clamp

Collar Assembly

Trim Ring

Termination

Cap Assembly

Hose Clamp

Air Intake Channel

(Discard)

Figure 18.2

Figure 18.1

Mounting Slots

Pre-cut Hole

Align hooks with slots, push up

and slide forward

Attach air channel to stove with 2 screws

Attach collar to air channel with 2 screws

Figure 18.3

Figure 18.4

1. Measuredistancefromoortoairventopeninginappli-

anceandmarklocationonwall.

Usesawtocutopeninginwall.Cuta2-1/2to3inch

(64-76mm)openingoninsidewallanda3to3-1/2inch

(76-89mm)openingonoutsideofhouse.

2. Usehoseclamptosecureexpipetocollarassembly.

3. Slidetrimringoverexpipeandrunpipethroughwall.

4. Attachhosetooutsideterminationcapwithsecondhose

clamp.

5. Secureterminationcaptooutsidesurface.

6. Securetrimringtointeriorwall.

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Figure 19.2

Figure 19.1

Top Vent Adapter

3 to 3 inch

Rear Exhaust Outlet

Use hole on each side

as drilling guide

Offset Collar

3 to 6 inch

Mount with

4 screws

Clean-Out Cover

B. Top Vent Adapter Installation

3 to 3 inch Top Vent Adapter

3 to 6 inch Top Vent Offset Adapter

Installing the Top Vent Adapter

1. Putalayerofhightemperaturesiliconeonthe3inch

(76mm)rearexhaustoutlet. Do not put silicone inside

of pipe. Figure 19.1

2. Slidethetopventadapterontotherearexhaustoutlet

andadjusttheassemblytoaverticalposition.Figure

19.1.

3. Drill4holeswith#26drillbit(provided)intothebackof

theapplianceusingtheoutershieldasapattern(make

suretheassemblyisvertical).Figure 19.1.

4. Installthe4mountingscrews.

5. Drill2holeswith#26drillbitthroughtherearexhaust

outletusingthe2holesalreadyintheshorthorizontal

pipeinthe top vent adapter asaguide.Installthe 4

screws. Figure 19.2.

6. Installtheventpipeintothetopventadapter(besureto

siliconealljoints).

C. Rear Vent & Rear Vent to Top Vent Adapter

Installation

1. Putalayerofhightemperaturesiliconeonthe3inch

(76mm)exhaustoutlet. Do not put silicone inside of

pipe. Figure 19.1

2. Slidetheadapterontotherearexhaustoutletandadjust

theassemblytotheappropriateposition.

3. Installtheventpipeintotheadapter(besuretosilicone

alljoints)

Clean-Out Cover

Rear Vent

Adapter

(811-0620)

Clean-Out

Cover

Top Vent

Adapter

(TPVNT-6)

Figure 19.3 - Rear

Vent Adapter

Figure 19.4 - Rear to Top Vent

Adapter - 90

D. Leg Leveling System

1.ThreadAllenboltsthroughnutsuntilush.Figure 20.5.

The

Allenboltsandnutsareincludedinthecomponentpack

insidetheappliancerebox.

2.Slideassemblednutsandboltsintoslotsonlegswiththe

nutsonthebottom.Figure 19.6.Usea5/32in.(3.96mm)

Allenwrenchtoadjustlegsupanddowntodesiredlevel.

Figure 20.7.

Figure 19.7 - Bolt fully extended

Figure 19.6

Figure 19.5

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E. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions

2 Piece Log Set Installation

1. Opendoortoexposetherebox.

2. Install the left log rstandthentherightlog.Figure 20.1

3. Leanthelogsagainstthecastironbrickinthebackof

therebox.

4. Pushthelogstothefarleftandfarrightagainstthesides

oftherebox.Figure 20.2.

5. Tocleanthelogs,useavacuumandasoftbrushattach-

mentorapaintbrush.

Figure 20.2

Figure 20.1

CAUTION

LogsareFRAGILE.Useextremecarewhenhandlingor

cleaninglogs.

NOTE:

Due to the abrasive nature of a pellet appliance re, the

logsarenotcoveredunderwarranty.Anyplacementvari-

ationotherthanshownherecancauseexcessiveheatand

shallvoidtheappliancewarranty.

F. Thermostat Installation

 Thereisa4screwterminalblocklocatedontheback

lower left corner of the appliance directly above the

powercordinlet.Thecenter2screwsareforthether-

mostatwires(seeFigure 21.1).

Shock hazard.

• DoNOTremovegroundingprongfromplug.

• Plugdirectlyintoproperlygrounded3prong

receptacle.

• Routecordawayfromappliance.

•

DoNOTroutecordunderorinfrontofappliance.

CAUTION

Theappliancecomesstandardwithawallthermostatand25’

ofwire.Ifyouneedtorunmorethan25’makesureyouuse

acontinuousstrandof18to22gaugethermostatwire.For

optimumperformanceyourthermostatshouldbelocatedon

aninsidewallapproximately5’upfromtheoor.

How to Install Your Wall Thermostat

1. Separatethebodyofthethermostatfromthemounting

platebygentlypullingthetwopiecesapart

2. ConnectyourthermostatwiretotheWandRterminals

(seeFigure 21.2)

3. Screwthebackerplatetothewallusingthehardware

included

4. Snapthethermostattothebackerplate

5. Connectthewirestothe2centerscrewsontheterminal

blockonthebackoftheproduct

Battery Installation and Replacement

NOTE: 2AAAbatteriesareincludedwiththethermostat

andmustbeinstalledbeforetheappliancecanbeoper-

ated(seeFigure 21.3).

InstallfreshbatteriesimmediatelywhentheREPLACE

BATTERY warningbeginsashing.Thewarningashes

abouttwomonthsbeforethebatteriesaredepleted.

Evenifthewarningdoesnotappear,youshouldreplace

batteriesonceayear.

Ifbatteriesareinsertedwithintwominutes,thetimeand

daywillnothavetobereset.Allothersettingsareperma-

nentlystoredinmemory.

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