Quadra-Fire 5100I-GD-B Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT
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April 21, 2010
R
438-0380E
Odors and vapors released during initial operation.
Curing of high temperature paint.
Open windows for air circulation.
Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
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1. Regardless of desired heat output, when loading insert,

a minimum of 5 to 15 minutes.
 -

(right control) is mainly for initial start-up and reloading.
 
below.
4. Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood.
These are approximate settings, and will vary with type of
wood or chimney draft.
E. Burn Rates & Operating Efciency
STARTING FIRE Open both controls (push in) completely.
After a wood load has been burning on high for 5 to 15 minutes

(bottom rod) by pulling it out.
HIGH: Air Control fully open (immediately
under the ashcatcher). It is especially important to fully open
both controls when reloading the insert as failure to do so could

After a wood load has been burning on high for 5 to 15
minutes on High to achieve the following burn rates set
the controls as listed below:
MEDIUM HIGH:

MEDIUM LOW
1.0 
LOW:-



excessive air pollution.
F. Opacity
Opacity is the measure of how clean your insert is burning and

column from a chimney will totally obscure an object. Whereas
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

BTU / Hr Close Start-Up Air Primary Control
Below 10,000 After 5-15 min 
10,000 - 15,000 After 5-15 min 
15,000 - 30,000 After 5-15 min 1.0 in to 2.5 in open
 After 5-15 min 
NOTE:
 

It will adversely affect emissions.

 
open position in excess of 15 minutes.
 
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
position may cause combustible materials around
appliance to exceed safe temperature limits.