Quadrafire Castile Pellet Insert Installation guide

Brand: Quadrafire

Model: Castile Pellet Insert

Category: Fireplaces

Type: Installation guide

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CASTILE PELLET INSERT APPLIANCE

Model(s):

CASTILEI-MBK CASTILEI-PMH

CASTILEI-CSB

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andcornpellets.

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.ClearanceToCombustibles,ULandULC.........................9

C.MasonryandZeroClearanceFireplaces.........................10

D.MinimumOpeningforMasonry

andZeroClearanceFireplaces.........................................10

E.InstallationintoaFactory-BuiltFireplace..........................11

F.InstallationintoaMasonryFireplace

..................................12

G.PrefabricatedMetalChimney...........................................12

4 Vent Information ...............................13

A.VentingTerminationMinimumRequirements...................13

B.AvoidingSmokeandOdors...............................................14

C.NegativePressure............................................................15

D.Draft.................................................................................15

E.ChimneyandExhaustConnection..................................15

F.EquivalentFeetofPipe....................................................16

G.PipeSelectionChart........................................................16

H.PelletVentingCharts.........................................................17

5 Venting Systems ..............................18

A.FullRelineWithOutsideAir-Horizontal...........................18

B.FullRelineWithOutsideAir-Vertical..............................19

6 Appliance Set-Up .............................20

A.LevelingSystem...............................................................20

B.OutsideAirKitInstructions................................................20

C.DoorHandleRemoval.......................................................21

D.DoorRemoval...................................................................21

E.AdjustableHearthSupport................................................21

F.HearthSupportforStandardSurroundOnly......................22

G.Surround&TrimSet........................................................23

H.SurroundandCastTrimSet............................................24

I.OptionalLogSetPlacementInstructions............................25

J.ThermostatInstallationandOperation..............................26

7 Mobile Home Installation .................27

8 Reference Materials .........................28

9 Accessory List .................................29

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Model CastilePelletInsert-B

Laboratory OMNITestLaboratories,Inc.

Report No. 061-S-77d-6.2

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

BurningTypeInsert

Standard ASTME1509-2004,ULCS628-93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

NOTE: Somegeneratororbatteryback-upsystemsmay

notbecompatiblewiththemicro-processorelectronicson

thisappliance.Pleaseconsultthepowersupplymanufac-

turerforcompatiblesystems.

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.

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

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

E1509-2004, ULC S628-93, ULC/ORD-C-1482-M1990,

(UM) 84-HUD

A. Appliance Certication

B. BTU & Efciency Specications

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

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

appliancessoldafterMay15,2015.

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

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

this pellet insert 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: 45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252lbs.

CAUTION

Ifburningshelledeldcorn,youmustuseapprovedventingspecif-

icallydesignedforcorntopreventcorrosionordegradation.Follow

theinstructionsfromtheventingmanufacturer.

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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)

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 compo-

nents.

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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 with Small Surround and Cast

Panel Set

Figure 7.1 - Top View with Cast Panel Set

27-3/4 in (706mm)27-3/4 in (706mm)

23-3/8 in (594mm)

12-7/8 in

(328mm)

12-7/8 in

(328mm)

10-7/8 in

(278mm)

10-7/8 in

(278mm)

32-3/8 in (822mm)

8 in

(203mm)

8 in

(203mm)

10-3/8 in

(264mm)

9-1/2 in

(240)

9-1/2 in

(240)

16 in (407)

42-1/2 in (1080)

30 in

(761)

30 in

(761)

27-7/8 in (708mm)27-7/8 in (708mm)

23-3/8 in (594mm)

13-1/8 in

(333mm)

13-1/8 in

(333mm)

11 in

(280mm)

11 in

(280mm)

32-3/8 in (822mm)

10-1/4 in

(262mm)

10-1/4 in

(262mm)

8 in

(203mm)

8 in

(203mm)

Figure 7.3 - Top View with Small Surround Panel Set

Figure 7.4- Front View with Small Surround Panel Set

3 Dimensions and Clearances

A. Appliance Dimensions

9-1/2 in

(240mm)

9-1/2 in

(240mm)

16 in (407mm)

43 in (1092mm)

31 in

(787mm)

31 in

(787mm)

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Figure 8.2- Front View with Large Surround and Cast

Panel Set

Figure 8.4- Front View with Large Surround Panel Set

9-1/2 in

(240)

9-1/2 in

(240)

16 in (407)

48 in (1219)

34 in

(863)

34 in

(863)

Figure 8.1 -Side View with Small or Large Surround and

Cast Panel Set

9-3/4 in

(249)

9-3/4 in

(249)

22-3/4 in (579)

11-3/8 in

(290)

11-3/8 in

(290)

21 in

(533)

21 in

(533)

2 in (51)

25-1/4 in

(643)

25-1/4 in

(643)

9-3/4 in

(247mm)

9-3/4 in

(247mm)

22-3/4 in (579mm)

11-3/8 in

(290mm)

11-3/8 in

(290mm)

21 in

(533mm)

21 in

(533mm)

2 in (51mm)

25-1/4 in

(643mm)

25-1/4 in

(643mm)

Figure 8.3 -Side View with Small or Large Surround

Panel Set

A. Appliance Dimensions (continued)

9-1/2 in

(240mm)

9-1/2 in

(240mm)

16 in (407mm)

51 in (1295mm)

34 in

(862mm)

34 in

(862mm)

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B. Clearance To Combustibles, UL and ULC

Figure 9.1

AS A BUILT-IN - FRAMING DIMENSIONS

Be sure to follow vent manufacturers

clearance to combustibles.

*If interior of chase will be drywalled,

add the thickness to this measurement.

23 in - top vent

(584mm)

23-1/2 in - rear vent

(597mm)

23 in - top vent

(584mm)

23-1/2 in - rear vent

(597mm)

31-7/8 in.

(810mm)

16-7/8 in.*

(429mm)

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.

FireRisk.

Complywithallminimumclearancestocombusti-

blesasspecied.

WARNING

Failuretocomplymaycausehousere.

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D. Minimum Opening for Masonry and Zero

Clearance Fireplaces

Figure 10.1

C. Masonry and Zero Clearance Fireplaces

Figure 10.2

NOTE

Itisnecessarytopermanentlysealanyopeningbetween

themasonryofthereplaceandthefacingmasonry.

SIDE TRIM

SIDE WALL

TOP TRIM

25-1/2

(648mm)

31-1/2

(800mm)

HEARTH

EXTENSION

13.5

(343mm)

29-3/4

(1010mm)

Location Inches Millimeters

A Height 21-1/4 540

FrontWidth(Steel Panel Set) 28-1/8 714

FrontWidth(Cast Panel Set) 28 711

C RearWidth 23-5/8 600

Depth(Steel Panel Set) 13-3/8 340

Depth(Cast Panel Set) 13-1/8 333

FIREPLACE FRONT SURFACE

MANTEL

USA 14in

CANADA 14 (356mm)

37in

(940mm)

12in

max *

Figure 10.3

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Mark area of

floor to cut

Starter hole

Use 2 x 4 from insert

packaging to support insert

E. Installation into a Factory-Built Fireplace

Thefollowingmodicationsarepermissible:

 • Removalofdamperorlockedinopenposition

 • Removalofsmokeshelforbafe

 • Removalofembercatches

 • Removalofregrate

 • Removalofviewscreen/curtain

 • Removalofdoors

• Removaloffactory-builtreplaceoor

• Externaltrimpieceswhichdonotaffecttheoperationof

thereplacemayberemovedprovidingtheycanbestored

onor within thereplaceforreassembly iftheinsertis

removed.

• The permanent metal warning label provided must be

attached to the back of the replace, with screws or

nails,statingthatthereplacemayhavebeenalteredto

accommodatetheinsert,andmustbereturnedtooriginal

conditionforuseasaconventionalreplace.Figure 10.1

Figure 11.2. Measure and mark the metal

oorforcutting.Withadrill,makeastarter

holeineachcorner.

Figure 11.3.  Using a saws-all, cut out the

oor.

Figure 11.4.   If the oor is made of thin

metal,werecommendusingthe2x4from

the insert packaging to support the insert.

The2x4mayneedtobecuttotheappro-

priatesize.

250-2061

WARNING

THIS FIREPLACE MAY HAVE BEEN ALTERED

TO ACCOMMODATE AN INSERT. IT MUST BE

RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION

BEFORE USE AS A SOLID FUEL BURNING

FIREPLACE.

250-2061

Heath & Home Technologies

250-2061

5.5 in. width x 2 in. height

NON. ANOD. ALUM BLACK LETTERS ON SILVER

with 1/8 in. holes on both sides.

Black letters

Figure 11.1

• Ifthehearthextensionislowerthanthereplaceopening,

theportionoftheinsertextendingontothehearthmustbe

supported.

• Manufacturer designed adjustable support kit can be

orderedfromyourdealer.

NOTE: Refer to chimney liner manufacturer for recom-

mendations on supporting the liner. Installation

into replaces without a permit will void the listing.•

• The rebrick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails,

screenmeshandloggratescanberemovedfromafac-

tory-builtreboxinordertogainminimuminsertopen-

ingrequirements.

• Anysmokeshelves,shieldsandbafesmayberemoved

fromafactory-builtrebox ifattachedwithmechanical

fasteners.

• The metal oor of the factory-built rebox may be

removed to facilitate the installation of the insert only

whena1inch(25mm)airspaceisprovidedbetweenthe

insertandtheoorofouterwrap.

Thefollowingisonlyoneexampleastherearemanydiffer-

entmodelsoffactory-builtreplaces.

NOTE: This example is for reference only. Any modica-

tions must not compromise the structural integrity

or reduce the protection for combustible materials.

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Keep sharp edge of

metal floor away from

power cord

Leveling Leg

Figure 12.1.Placetheinsertintothefacto-

ry-builtrebox.Ensurethatthepowercord

can not be damaged by the sharp metal

edge.Youmayneedtocutoutanotchto

accommodatethecord.

Figure 12.2.Ensurethatthelevelinglegis

positionedoverthe2x4beforelevelingthe

insert.Minimum1”clearance.

NOTICE: InCanadawhenusingafactory-builtchim-

neyitmustbesafetylisted, Type UL103 HT (2100

[1149

C] CLASS “A” orconformingtoCAN/ULC-

S629M, STANDARD FOR 650

C FACTORY-BUILT

CHIMNEYS.

G. Prefabricated Metal Chimney

Thechimneycanbeneworexisting,masonryorprefabricated

andmustmeetthefollowingminimumrequirements:

 •Must be minimum 6 inch (152mm) inside diameter of

hightemperaturechimneylistedtoUL103HT(2100

F)

orULC-S628.

 •Mustusecomponentsrequiredbythemanufacturerfor

installation.

 •Mustmaintainclearancesrequiredbythemanufacturer

forinstallation.

 •Refertomanufacturersinstructionsforinstallation

•This insert islistedtoASTM E 1509-12 Standardand

isapproved for installation intolisted factory-builtzero

clearance replaces listed to UL 127 conforming to the

followingspecicationsandinstructions:

•The original factory-built clearance replace chimney

cap must be re-installed after installing the approved

chimney liner meeting type UL 103 HT requirements

(2100°F)perUL1777.

 •IfthechimneyisnotlistedasmeetingHTrequirements,

orifthefactorybuiltreplacewastestedpriorto1998,a

fullheightlistedchimneylinermustbeinstalledfromthe

applianceuecollartothechimneytop.

 •Thelinermustbesecurelyattachedtotheinsertuecollar

andthechimneytop.

 •Theairowofthefactory-builtzero-clearancereplace

systemmustnotbealtered.The ue liner topsupport

attachmentmustnotreducetheairowfortheexisting

air-cooledchimneysystem.

 •Nodilutionairisallowedtoenterthechimney.

  1.Securethereplacedamperintheopenposition.If

thiscannotbeaccomplished,itwillbenecessaryto

removethedamper

  2.Seal damper area of chimney around chimney

connector with a high temperature sealant orseal

insertagainstthefaceofthereplace.

  3.Bothmethodsmustberemovableandreplaceable

forcleaningandre-installation.

• Removingoorofreplacemustnotweakenstructure

ofreboxorreduceprotectionforcombustiblematerials.

• Finalapprovalofthisinstallationtypeiscontingentupon

theappropriatelocalauthorityhavingjurisdiction.

WARNING

F. Installation into a Masonry Fireplace

Allmodicationsthatcan be made to a Factory BuiltFire-

placecanbemadetoaMasonryFireplace.

In addition DO NOT remove any brick or mortar from the

existingreplace.

Risk of Fire!

Follow venting manufacturer’s clearances and

instructionswheninstallingventingsystem.

WARNING

1”

Example Removal of Factory-Built Fireplace Cont.

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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 13.1

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 12in.

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responsibili-

tyfor,notdoesthewarrantyextendto,smokedamage

causedbyreversedraftingofpelletappliancesundershut

downorpowerfailureconditions.

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C. Negative Pressure

Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail-

able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

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

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

E. Chimney and Exhaust Connection

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.

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).

NOTE: If burning shelled eld corn, you must use approved

venting specically designed for corn. Follow the instructions

from the venting manufacturer.

WARNING

Risk of Asphyxiation!

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

fumesandsoot.

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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

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

F. E quivalent Feet of Pipe

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

pipewhich6isamethodusedtodeterminepelletventsize.

Figure 16.1.

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 16.2

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.

G. 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 16.2.

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.

Figure 16.1

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H. Pellet Venting Charts

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 strongly rec-

ommendsaminimumof60inches(1524mm)ofadditionalverti-

cal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.

Figure 17.1

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

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 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

TWO 90º ELBOWS

Total Minimum

Vertical

Vent

Diameter

2 5 3

3 6 3

4 7 3

5 8 3

6 9 3

THREE 90º ELBOWS

Total Minimum

Vertical

Vent

Diameter

2 11 4

3 12 4

45°elbowisequivalentto1footofstraightpipe

90°elbowisequivalentto3feet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 17.3

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 17.2

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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NOTE:InCanada,wherepassagethroughawallorpartitionof

combustibleconstructionisdesired,theinstallationshallconform

toCAN/CSA-B365.

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

CAUTION

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

• Wall,oororceilingcavity

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

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.

Figure 18.1

Outside Air through Rear

Wall (Horizontal)

NOTE; Use metal plate around

exhaust vent pipe and seal all

edges with non-flammable insu

lation such as , mineral wool or

ceramic.

Do not use high temperature

caulking materials to seal any

edge to prevent future service

abilit

5 Venting Systems

A. Full Reline With Outside Air - Horizontal

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B. Full Reline With Outside Air - Vertical

Figure 19.1

NOTE: Checkclearancescarefullyforthistypeofinstal-

lationtoensureadequateroomforoutsideairventing.

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

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

nationalcodesandregulations.

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

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

CAUTION

NOTE: InCanada,onlyafullrelineisallowedperULC

S628-93,ORDULCC1482-M1990.

NOTE: InCanadathisreplaceinsertmustbeinstalled

withacontinuous chimneylinerextendingfromthe re-

placeinserttothetopofthechimney.Thechimneyliner

mustconformtotheClass3requirementsofCAN/ULC-

S635,StandardforLiningSystemsforExistingMasonry

orFactory-BuiltChimneysandVents,orCAN/ULC-S640,

StandardforLiningSystemsforNewMasonryChimneys.

Outside Air

Termination

Chimney Top

12” (305mm)

min. below

12” (305mm)

min. above

NOTE; Use metal

plate around

exhaust vent pipe

and seal all edges

with non-flammable

insulation such as

mineral wool or

ceramic.

Do not use high

temperature caulk

ing materials to seal

any edge to prevent

future serviceability

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6 Appliance Set-Up

A. Leveling System

Thelevelingboltsarelocatedattherearoftheappliance.

Toaccessthebolts,removethesideaccesspanels.Reach

inandturnthebolttothedesiredheighttoleveltheappli-

ance.ShowninFigures 20.1 and 20.2.

B. Outside Air Kit Instructions

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

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

bly,1trimring,fasteners.

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

saworjigsaw.

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

anceandmarklocationonwall.

2. 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.

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

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

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

clamp.

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

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

CAUTION

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

• Wall,oororceilingcavity

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

Figure 20.1

Figure 20.2

Leveling Bolt on each Side

2 inch diameter Flex Pipe

Attach Termination

Cap to Exterior W

all

Leveling Bolt

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