Quadra-Fire QVI-30FB - Manual (Page 12)

Quadra-Fire • QVI-30FB • 2020-900 Rev. H • 9/07 12
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Installing the Insert
Step 1. Installing the Vent System
Vent System Installation Precautions
Before starting installation of vent kits, the installer should
read these instructions and the Vent Kit Instructions to
ensure that a proper vent installation is completed.
Consult your local building codes before beginning the
installation.
WARNING: THIS GAS INSERT AND VENT AS-
SEMBLY MUST BE VENTED DIRECTLY TO THE
OUTSIDE AND MUST NEVER BE ATTACHED TO A
CHIMNEY SERVING A SEPARATE SOLID FUEL
BURNING APPLIANCE. EACH GAS APPLIANCE
MUST USE A SEPARATE VENT SYSTEM. COMMON
VENT SYSTEMS ARE PROHIBITED.
Fireplace QVI30-FB is approved with vent termination kits
LINK-DV-30, LINK-DV-30B, LINK-DV4-30 and LINK-DV4-30B
as shown in Figures 4 & 5. Approved vent system termina-
tions are labeled for identification. 3-inch diameter listed
flexible aluminum and stainless steel gas vent is used for
both the incoming combustion air and exhaust vent pipes.
NO OTHER VENTING SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS MAY
BE USED. Detailed installation instructions are included
with each vent termination kit and should be used in con-
junction with this manual.
Horizontal Venting
The vent system on this model CANNOT be terminated
horizontally.
Vertical Venting
The vent pipes MUST be connected to the proper collars
on the unit AND the exhaust vent pipe MUST be connected
to the termination cap or the unit will not operate. The com-
bustion air vent pipe CAN be connected to the termination
cap (LINK -DV30, LINK -DV30B) or it can terminate inside
the chimney (LINK-DV4-30, LINK-DV4-30B). The bottom
opening of the chimney must be sealed around the vent
pipes if the combustion air vent is NOT connected to the
termination cap. See Figures 4 and 5.
NOTE: The minimum vertical rise (exhaust vent) is 14 feet
and the maximum vertical rise is 50 feet. These dimensions
are measured from the starting collars of the unit to the end
of the last section of vent pipe. See dimension V in Figure 4.
Vent System Approvals
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A vertical vent termination system installed on this model
will require one (1) length of 3” stainless steel liner, one (1)
length of 3-inch flexible vent pipe for the combustion air,
one (1) length of 3-inch flexible vent pipe for the exhaust air
and one (1) Termination Cap.
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NOTE: The damper of the existing chimney may need to be
removed to allow installation of the flexible-vent pipe.
WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN
CONVERTED FOR USE WITH A GAS
FIREPLACE INSERT ONLY AND CANNOT BE USED
FOR BURNING WOOD OR SOLID FUELS UNLESS
ALL ORIGINAL PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED,
AND THE FIREPLACE REAPPROVED BY THE
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
NOTE: The above label, located in the instruction package,
must be affixed to the existing fireplace prior to installation.
For zero clearance factory built woodburning fireplaces, the
use of kit LINK-ZC-ADPB in place of the standard square
flashing will allow you to mount the adaptor and cap on
class-A metal pipe.
Connecting the Vent Pipe
Install the 3” flexible vent pipe(s) down through the chimney.
Secure the end of the flexible vent pipe for exhaust to the
provided 3’ section of stainless steel flexible vent pipe. A 3”
collar is factory installed on one end for mating the two
ends of flexible pipe.
WARNING: THE 3’ SECTION OF STAINLESS
STEEL FLEXIBLE PIPE MUST BE ATTACHED DI-
RECTLY TO THE EXHAUST COLLAR OF THE UNIT.
Attach either 4’ or 30’ section of intake liner to the intake
collar on the collar slide-plate using 3 screws. This assembly
may be removed from the unit to aid installation. Slide insert
into position, while pulling intake collar assembly towards
the front of the unit. Slide the gas insert into place, and
position any excess flexible vent pipe back up into the
chimney. This assembly will be secured in place when the
pull handle can be secured into position.
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