Quadra-Fire 1100-I - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. FUEL SIZE AND MATERIAL
Fuel pellets are made from sawdust or wood by-products. If the source material is hardwood, pellets will have a higher mineral
content, creating a heavier ash. Minerals and other noncombustible materials, such as sand, will turn into glass when heated to the
extreme temperatures our firepot reaches. This is what forms clinkers in the bottom of the firepot. Trees from different areas will
vary in mineral content. That is why some fuels produce more clinkers than others. Pellets are manufactured in either 1/4" (6mm)
or 5/16" (8mm) diameter and many varying lengths. Pellet lengths may even vary by lot from the same manufacturer, which is why
the feed rate may need to be adjusted occasionally. We recommend that you buy fuel in multiton lots whenever possible. Buying
large quantities of fuel at once will greatly reduce the number of times the feed adjustments will need to be made. However, we do
recommend trying various brands before purchasing multiton lots, to ensure customer satisfaction.
NOTE: This insert will operate properly with either 1/4” (6mm) or 5/16” (8mm) diameter pellets. However, pellets
exceeding 1 1/4” (32mm) in length can cause missed ignitions.
2. BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE.
a. First, make sure your insert has been property installed and that all safety requirements have been met. Pay particular attention
to the fire protection, venting and thermostat installation instructions.
b. Now open the front door of the insert and remove all of the accessories that were placed there for shipment. Remove all labels
that are affixed to the glass.
c. Check the position of the thermocouple and make sure that it protrudes approximately 1" (25mm) into the firepot. It may be
necessary to slide the thermocouple and protection tube into their proper positions. Now close the front door.
NOTE: Thermocouple cover tip must be touching thermocouple tip.
d. You are now ready to load fuel, but first see that all accessories have been removed from the hopper. Now fill the hopper with
pellets.
e. Remember that a working thermostat is required for proper operation of this insert. At this time, set the thermostat to its lowest
setting.
3. START YOUR FIRST FIRE
a. Now plug the insert in. The combustion blower will come on. Even though the thermostat is not calling for heat, the combustion
blower will stay on for approximately 10 minutes. This is normal.
b. Next, adjust the thermostat to its highest setting. The red light next to the reset button on the left side of the insert will come on.
This will indicate that the thermostat is calling for heat.
c. The fuel feed system and the igniter are now turned on. NOTE: The fuel feed system will not run when the front door is
open, or with the combustion blower operating.
d. For your first fire, it will be necessary to press the reset button until pellets are dropping into the firepot. This will fill the feed
system and allow the insert to light.
e. The insert will now continue to run as long as the thermostat is calling for heat Once the insert has ignited, let it burn for
approximately 15 minutes, then set the thermostat to the desired room temperature.
4. GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
a. Understand that the insert is like most modern furnaces in that it has only one burn rate, full on. When the thermostat calls for
heat, your insert will automatically light and deliver heat in the most efficient and economical way.
b. Once all of the start-up procedures have been completed, simply set the thermostat to a comfortable setting and enjoy the insert.
But remember, you will have to add pellets. The thermostat’s location will have some effect on the insert’s operation. When the
thermostat is located close to the insert, it may require a slightly higher temperature setting to keep the rest of the house
comfortable. If the thermostat location is upstairs while the insert is downstairs, you will notice higher temperatures near the
insert.
c. During each ignition cycle, it is normal to see some smoke. The smoke will stop once the fire starts.
d. After your insert has been burning for approximately 15 minutes, the convection blowers will automatically turn on. These
blowers transfer heat from your insert into the room, and will continue to run after the thermostat has stopped calling for heat or
until all of the heat has been extracted from the insert.
e. Occasionally, the insert may run out of fuel and shut itself down. If this happens, the red light will be on. To restart the insert, fill
the hopper and press the reset button next to the light. When you press the reset button the red light will go out, and when the
button is released the light will come back on. You should see a fire in about four minutes. If not, press the reset button again.
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