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2700-I ACT WOOD INSERT
Advanced Combustion Technology (ACT)
Model:
Portland
Tested and 
O-T L
Listed by Oregon USA
C US
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
2700-I
NOTICE
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
•	 Read, understand and •	 Leave this manual with 
• Important operating 
follow these instructions 
and maintenance party responsible for 
for safe installation and use and operation.
instructions included.
operation.
WARNING
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HOT SURFACES!
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family! Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition of  we are old-fashioned when it comes to craftsmanship.  Each unit is  excellence!  In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you have our  meticulously fabricated and surfaces are hand-finished for lasting  assurance of commitment to quality, durability, and performance. beauty and enjoyment.  Our pledge to quality is completed as each  model undergoes a quality control inspe
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) TABLE OF CONTENTS pARTS & ACCESSORIES LIST --------------------- 22 SAFETY & OVERVIEW OF AppLIANCE Location of Serial Number Label ------------------------- 2 WARRANTY pOLICY ------------------------------------ 25 Dimensions ----------------------------------------------------- 4 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE LOG ----------------- 26 Minimum Clearances to Combustibles ------------------ 4 Listings ---------------------------------------------------------- 5 CONTACT INFORMAT
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) DIMENSIONS CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES United States and Canada 26-1/16" (681mm) 18-1/2" 470mm) Maximum Mantel Depth - 10 inches (254mm)  Mantel   C L 17-1/16" (4mm) B   Trim  12-5/8" (21mm) 5-5/16" (15mm) C  A  D  Insert  Figure 4.1 Top View E  F  Hearth Extension   4-1/16" Omni Report #060-S-52-2 (10mm)        USA   CANADA A Sidewall to Stove   14" (356mm) 1 4" (356mm) B Mantel to Stove   2 1" (533mm)   21" (533mm) C  *Top Trim to Stove  14" (356mm)   14" (356
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) LISTINGS CHIMNEY HEIGHT/DRAFT (CONT’D) These installation instructions describe the installation and opera- AVOID FIRE:  To ensure that insulation or any other combustible  tion of the Quadra-Fire 2700-I Wood Insert.  This insert meets the material does not contact the chimney, a chimney inside the house  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 1990 particulate emission must have at least 2 inches (51mm) of air space clearance around  standards.  The 2700-I is listed 
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) CALCULATING ALTERNATE DESIGN, INSTALLATION & LOCATION  FLOOR pROTECTION Consideration must be given to:  Material   • Safety  • Convenience Thermal Conductivity: k value  • Traffic flow The k value indicates the amount of heat (in BTU’s) that will flow   • Chimney and chimney connector required in 1 hour through 1 square foot of a uniform material 1 inch thick  It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using exact  for each degree (F) of temperature diffe
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) CHIMNEY REqUIREMENTS  OVALIZING ROUND STAINLESS STEEL  LINERS  WARNING Ovalizing round stainless steel liners to accommodate the  liner passing through the damper region of a fireplace is an  Fire Risk. allowable and acceptable practice. Follow Chimney Connector Manufacturer’s  Ensure that the ovalization is minimized to the extent  Instructions for Proper Installation. required to fit through the damper. ONLY use connector: • Within the room, between appliance and c
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and  INSTALLATIONS INTO MOBILE HOMES  must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow.  It  1. An outside air inlet must be provided for combustion.   See  must be unrestricted while unit is in use to prevent room  page 12 for installation information. air starvation which can cause smoke spillage and an  2. Appliance must be secured to the mobile home structure  inability to maintain a fire.  Smoke spillag
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) MASONRY FIREpLACE  Masonry  USING DIRECT-CONNECT METHOD Chimney  Flue Tile The Quadra-Fire 2700-I Insert conforms with the UL Stan- Full Listed  Mantel Liner Option dard for Safety 1482 and ULC S628 (Canada) in all respects,  and is approved to UL & ULC safety standards for installa- Direct Connect  tion and use within a fireplace with a masonry chimney in    Seal Option Damper  accordance with NFPA 211, with a direct flue collar connec- Area tion.  A starter pipe is
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) FACTORY BUILT ZERO CLEARANCE FIREpLACE  (USA INSTALLATIONS ONLy) The Quadra-Fire 2700-I  Insert is listed to UL 1482 Standard   and is approved for installation into listed factory-built zero  Masonry  clearance fireplaces listed to UL 127 conforming to the follow- Chimney  ing specifications and instructions: Flue Tile Full Listed  The original factory-built clearance fireplace chimney cap  Mantel Liner Option must be re-installed after installing the approved chim-
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) INSTALLATION IN CANADA  LEVELING LEGS     MASONRY and HEAT-CIRCULATING 1.  Remove the 2 screws already installed on each leg. (INSTALLATIONS INTO FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACES ARE  2.  Move legs to the desired height. PROHIBITED IN CANADA) .  Re-install the screws to secure in place. Whether installed in a masonry or heat-circulating fire- place, this fireplace insert must be installed with a continu- ous chimney liner of 6 inches (152mm) diameter extending  from the fir
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) OUTSIDE AIR INSTALLATION OpTIONAL qUICK CONNECT COLLAR If you would like to use the Quick Connect Collar for easy  The Outside Air Cover Boxes must be installed  flue installation and removal, follow the directions below. on both panel legs FIRST before installing the  panels on the insert.  The boxes are included  1. Attach venting to Quick Connect Collar.  Secure with 2  with the panel and Trim Kit Assembly. screws. 2. Remove baffle and ceramic blanket. See page 20
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) pANEL and TRIM SET Attaching Panels and Trim to the Insert 1. Remove the insert top (if installed) by lifting up slightly  The Outside Air Cover Boxes must be installed  then pulling towards you and set aside.  See Figure 14.1  on both panels legs FIRST before installing the  on page 14. panels on the insert.  See page 12. 2. There are 2 locator pins on the top of the insert to match  up with alignment holes on the back flange of the panel  Included in Kit:  (2) side
                    
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                        Blower Cover  R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) TOp INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The top is packaged separately and shipped with the insert.  Install on insert after unit is in place and the installation of the  panels and trim are complete. Push the top into place by aligning the pins into the slots and  then press down into position. panel Top Blower Motor  Top  Ashlip  Blower cord may be attached  on the left or right side   Figure 14.1 BLOWER INSTALLATION Figure 14.2 Included in Kit: Blower motor an
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT)  ZERO CLEARANCE ADJUSTABLE  TRIM SUPPORT,  2 inch to 10 inch EXpLODED VIEW OF SCISSORS Included in Kit: 1 trim top; 1 trim front; 2 trim sides;  double-sided tape (already installed) Tools Required:  Phillips head screw driver; sheet metal  SCREWS ARE CIRCLED shears; measuring tape; gloves CAUTION DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE Injury Risk. Figure 15.1 •	 Gloves recommended • May have sharp edges 1. The 10 screws on each set of scissors will already be EXPAND SC
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) OpERATION 2.  Place several wads of crushed paper on the firebox floor. WOOD SELECTION AND STORAGE . Open Start-Up Air Control (right control) and Primary Air  Control (center control under ashlip) fully.  Figure 18.1  Burn only dry seasoned wood.  Dry, well-seasoned wood will  on page 18.  not only minimize the chance of creosote formation but will  give you the most efficient heat output.  Even dry wood con- 4.  Ensure that no matches or other combustibles are in 
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) OpERATING TIpS BURN RATES (Cont’d) For maximum operating efficiency with the lowest emissions,  LOW:  Gradually close down the Primary Air Control by pull- follow these operating procedures: ing out making sure to maintain flames in the insert.  Start-Up  1. Regardless of desired heat output, when loading insert,  Air is closed.  It is very important to maintain flames in your  burn your Quadra-Fire with both air controls wide open for  insert during the first few ho
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT)  AIR qUALITY AND YOUR  START-Up AIR SYSTEM qUADRA-FIRE INSERT  The combustion air enters at the rear of the firebox through  In recent years there has been an increasing concern about  the rear air tubes.  This air supply is controlled by the Start- the quality of our air.  Much of the blame for poor air quality  Up Air Control.   has been placed on the burning of wood for home heating.   pRIMARY AIR SYSTEM In order to improve this situation we at Quadra-Fire have  d
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) MAINTENANCE   CREOSOTE (CHIMNEy) CLEANING CLEANING pLATED SURFACES Remove all ash from the firebox and extinguish all hot embers  IMpORTANT:  You must clean all the fingerprints and oils  before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool completely.   from the plated surfaces before firing the insert for the first  Disconnect flue pipe or remove baffle and ceramic blanket from  time. Use warm soapy water and a soft rag, glass cleaner  appliance before cleaning chimney.  O
                    
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                        R  2700-I  WOOD INSERT (ACT) 6 BRICK REpLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS The firebox of your Quadra-Fire 2700-I Insert is lined with high  6 2 1 1 quality firebrick which has exceptional insulating properties.   1 There is no need for a grate, simply build a fire on the firebrick  1 floor. 5  5 1 1. Be certain coals are completely cold.  Remove all old brick  1 and ash from unit and vacuum out firebox. 4 1 4 1 2. Remove new brick set from box and lay out to diagram as 1 shown.  1 1 . Lay bottom bricks in