Quadra-Fire DV-40 - Manual

Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS NATURAL GAS PROPANE Manifold pressure 3.5” WC 10.0” WC Minimum inlet gas supply pressure 4.5” WC 11 0” WC Maximum inlet gas supply pressure 7.0” WC 14.0” WC BTU input rating (high) 40,000 BTUH 40,000 BTUH BTU output rating (high)* 34,000 BTUH 34,000 BTUH BTU input rating (low) ...

Page 7 UNPACKING THE STOVE 1. Unbolt pallet using a 7/16” wrench to remove the four bolts from the underside of the pallet. 2. Between the firebox bottom and pallet is an accessories box containing logs, nuggets, touch-uppaint, an allen key, and instructions for installation of legs or pedestal. 1. ...

Page 8 DV40 STEP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove log box located between stove and pallet 2. Remove door from unit. 3. Remove pallet mounting bolts from underneath pallet and remove stove from pallet 4. WITH FRONT DOOR REMOVED lay unit down on it’s front for easy access to bottom.(Fig. ...

Page 9 ThermostatConnection THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION If desired, a thermostat may be installed to regulate the Quadra-Fire DV-40 Step. It is important to use athermostat designed for millivolt operation. Do not connect this stove to a thermostat serving any otherappliance. Bedroom installation in Can...

Page 10 PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION There are four types of direct vent system installations approved for use with the DV40 Step. It is veryimportant to maintain a balance between the combustion air intake and the flue gas exhaust ventingsystem. The types of installation are: Horizontal Termination (...

Page 12 SIMPSON DURA-VENT PARTS LIST Simpson Dura-Vent offers a complete line of component parts for installation in both horizontal and verticalapplications. Many items are offered in decorative black, as well as a galvanized finish. The galvanizedpipe and fittings are used for concealed locations ...

Page 13 SIMPSON DURA-VENT PARTS LIST ( CONT .) BASIC KITS The standard termination kit (Kit 0970A) includes the following: 990B 1 each 90° Black Elbow 940 1 each Round Ceiling Support/Wall Thimble 985 1 each High Wind Horizontal Termination Cap NOTE: The above kit is not a complete termination syste...

Page 14 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Minimum clearances to combustible materials from stove body: A Left & Right of Stove (One Wall) 9” (225mm) B Back wall (to Pipe) 8” (200mm) C Top of unit (from Stove Top) 24” (600mm) D Corner clearance* 1” (25mm) E Alcove (Each Side) 12” (300mm) (Max. Depth) 36...

Page 15 HOW TO USE VENT GRAPH 1. Measure the distance from the top of stove to the center of the 90° elbow. On the graph below, drawa horizontal line from that measurement on the vertical axis across until it intersects with the slantedline. 2. From the point of this intersection, draw a vertical li...

Page 17 VENTING NOTE: THIS STOVE IS A DIRECT VENT HEATER. ALL COMBUSTION AIR MUST COME DIRECTLYFROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING. THE VENT PIPE FOR THIS UNIT CONSISTS OF AN INNERAND AN OUTER PIPE. THE INNER PIPE CARRIES THE STOVE EXHAUST OUT OF THE SYSTEM,AND THE OUTER PIPE BRINGS FRESH COMBUSTION AI...

Page 18 FIG. 5 FEMALE LOCKING LUGS MALE LOCKING LUGS HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION NOTE: RESTRICTOR STRAP IS REQUIRED IF HORIZONTAL VENTING CONFIGURATION HAS 10’OR GREATER OF VERTICAL RISE AND NOT MORE THAN ONE 90 DEGREE ELBOW. Step 1. Set the gas stove in its desired location. Check to determine if wall ...

Page 19 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION ( CONT .) Step 3. With the adapter and pipe attached to the stove, slide the stove into its correct location, maintaining minimum clearance to combustibles, and mark the wall for a 10” x 10” (254mm x 254mm) squarehole. The center of the square hole should line up with...

Page 20 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION ( CONT .) Step 4. Position the horizontal vent termination in the center of the 10” (254mm) square hole, and attach to the exterior wall with the four wood screws provided. Before attaching the Vent Termination tothe exterior wall, run a bead of non-hardening mastic a...

Page 22 VERTICAL TERMINATIONS USING GS SERIES PIPE Step 1. Check the installation instructions for required 2 inch clearances (air space) to combustibles when passing through ceilings, walls, roofs, enclosures, attic rafters, or other nearby combustiblesurfaces. (See page 24, FIG. 16) Do not pack ai...

Page 23 VERTICAL TERMINATIONS ( CONT .) USING GS SERIES PIPE (CONT.) Step 4. Assemble the desired lengths of GS pipe and elbows necessary to reach from the stove up through the round support box. Insure that all pipe and elbow connections are in their fully twist-locked position. Be sure to seal the...

Page 25 VERTICAL TERMINATIONS ( CONT .) CATHEDRAL CEILING INSTALLATION Step 1. Follow installation Steps 1 and 2 under vertical termination section. Step 2. Using the plumb-bob, mark the centerline of the venting system on the ceiling, and drill a small hole through the ceiling and roof at this poin...

Page 26 VERTICAL TERMINATIONS ( CONT .) INSTALLATION INTO A CLASS A METAL CHIMNEY NOTE: Have the existing installation inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or professional installer prior to converting to direct vent. The existing chimney system must be in serviceable conditionand functionally sou...

Page 27 VERTICAL TERMINATIONS ( CONT .) INSTALLATION INTO AN EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY Step 1. Before cutting any holes, assemble the desired sections of direct vent pipe to determine the center of the masonry penetration. Step 3. Secure the flashing (SDV #705C) to the top of the masonry chimney usin...

Page 30 CAUTION IN SOME AREAS, GAS LINE PRESSURE MAY BE MORE THAN 1/2 PSIG (14”WC). IF YOUBELIEVE THAT THIS MIGHT BE THE CASE IN YOUR LOCALITY, CONTACT YOUR GAS SUPPLIEROR LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY. LINE PRESSURE GREATER THAN 1/2 PSIG WILL DAMAGETHE STOVE VALVE. YOU MUST INSTALL A REGULATOR UPSTREAM FRO...

Page 31 HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION In Canada, this unit is approved from 0 to 4500 feet above sea level. Installation of this stove at altitudesabove 4500 feet is subject to field test of the individual installation and approval by the local authorityhaving jurisdiction. In the United States, input rat...

Page 33 Burner Orifice Replacement 5. Remove the right top log bracket using a Phillips screwdriver (Screws are accessed throughrectangular hole in bracket.) See Fig. 4, Pg. 37 (Labeled “Peg in right log bracket”) 6. Remove the right and left side log retaining brackets (one per side). (Top of log a...

Page 34 CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) Pilot Tower Orifice Replacement 13. Loosen (CCW rotation) and remove pilot target hex fitting with a 7/16” end wrench as shown in figureA. FIG. A 14. Remove the currently installed orifice with a pair of needlenose pliers or other means as shown infigure B. FI...

Page 35 LOG INSTALLATION WARNING ! Proper installation of this log set and nuggets are critical to the safety, performance, and aesthetics of this appliance. Follow each step accurately. CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS, (CONT.) Lighting and pressure testing 24. Apply gas to system and re-light appliance acc...

Page 36 FIGURE 1 PLACE PEG HOLES IN LOG #23 OVER PEGS IN CENTER BURNER PAN. If damage has occurred to right or leftb a s e l o g , a n d r e p l a c e m e n t i snecessary, removal is illustrated inconversion instruction steps 5-7. FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 DO NOT ALLOW NUGGETS ON BACKSIDE OF THIS PLATE. DO...

Page 37 LOG INSTALLATION, CONTINUED FIGURE 4 RIGHT TOP LOG #24. PEG HOLE PEG IN RIGHT LOG BRACKET NOTCH FOR RIGHT TOP LOG FINISHED LOG SET CAUTION ! Light appliance with door open to insure there is no hesitation or delay of flame transfer throughnugget bed. If ignition is noisy or delayed momentari...

Page 38 FIRST FIRE NOTE: Never operate this stove with the door open. Before first firing the stove, read the owner’s manual to familiarize yourself with the stove’s features,controls, and cautions for operation.Remove all labels from glass before operating this stove for the first time. Plug power ...

Page 39 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS (LOCATED ON PULL-UP AT LEFT REAR OF STOVE)

Page 40 O U T P U T S I D E T E S T VA LV E I N P U T S I D E T E S T VA LV E PRESSURE TESTING This appliance must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system if any testing is done to thesystem that exceeds the test pressure of 1/2 PSIG. If the test pressure is less than or equal to 1/2 PSIG,...

Page 41 MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF VENTING SYSTEM At least once yearly, preferably before the heating season, have the insert and venting system cleanedand inspected by a qualified service person. This will insure proper and safe operation throughout theyear. CLEANING THE BURNER TUBES 1....

Page 42 BLOWER CLEANING AND/OR REPLACEMENT Cleaning is recommended at least once yearly or as needed. 1. Disconnect power and turn off gas supply. 2. Unplug blower at molex connector (see “A” below). 3. Remove two screws on back plate of blower compartment. 4. Slide blower compartment away from stov...

Page 43 SCHEMATICS O r a n g e = O B l a c k = B W h i t e = W R e d = R G r e e n = G O B

Page 44 SNAP DISC REPLACEMENT 1. Disconnect power from unit and turn off gas supply. 2. Remove four screws as shown in figure below and take off rear heatshield. 3. Remove all wires attached to snap disc. 4. Remove set screws holding snap disc in place. 5. Replace in reverse order. REAR HEAT SHIELD ...

Page 47 FLAME TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: It is important to understand that the flame and glow in this appliance was designed to resemblea matured wood flame. The amount of charcoal nuggets and glowing ember limit the amount of flameheight attainable. This appliance will not have the typical tall yellow ...

Page 48 Flame Troubleshooting, cont. 2. If vertically vented, a restrictor strap is required to reduce the volume of combustion air, which in turnwill raise the flame height. 3. If vented vertically with a horizontal run included; determine if the rise to run is close to the venting graftmaximum, i....

Page 49 PILOT TROUBLESHOOTING A. Pilot won’t light 1. Make sure valve setting is in the pilot position. 2. Check for spark at igniter. a. If no spark: 1. Check the wiring between the piezo and the igniter. Wire may be looped and besparking to stove body. If so, move wiring. Check tightness of piezo ...

Page 50 Thermopile (Millivolt Generator) Thermocouple Pilot Hood PILOT ASSEMBLY SHOWING FLAME PROPERLY ADJUSTED. FLAMES

GAS STOVE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Aladdin Hearth Products, warrants this gas heating appliance to the original purchaser for the lifetime of the appliance,to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may haveother rights which may vary fro...