Quadra-Fire CASTILEI-MBK manual

R www .quadra fi re.com 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 CASTILE PELLET INSERT O-T L T ested and Listed by Portland Oregon USA OMNI - T est Laboratories, Inc. C US Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation CASTILEI-MBK CASTILEI-PMH CASTILEI-CSB CASTILEI-CWL Model: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL NOTICE • Important operating and maintenance instruc- tio[...]

Page 2 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family ! Hearth & Home T echnologies welcomes you to our tradition of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you have our assurance of commitment to quality , durability , and performance. This commitment begins with our research of the market, in[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 3 Castile Pellet Insert Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certifi cations ...................... 4 B. Mobile Home Approved ...................... 4 C. Glass Specifi cations ............................ 4 D. Electrical Rating .................................. 4 E. BTU & Effi ciency Specifi [...]

Page 4 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert 1 Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certi fi cation C. Glass Speci fi cations E. BTU & Ef fi ciency Speci fi cations This appliance is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your dealer for replacement glass. This appliance is[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 5 Castile Pellet Insert 2 Getting Started A . Design, Installation & Location Considerations Warning! Risk of Fire Damaged parts could impair safe operation. Do NOT install damaged, incomplete or substitute components. 1. Appliance Location NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation. • Installation MU[...]

Page 6 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert Location of the appliance and chimney will affect performance. • Install through the warm airspace enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die-down of the fi re. • Penetrate the highest part of the roof. This minimizes the effe[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 7 Castile Pellet Insert E. A voiding Smoke and Odors Negative Pressure, Shut-Down and Electrical Power Failure T o reduce the probability of back-drafting or burn-back in the pellet appliance during power failure or shut down con- ditions, it must be able to draft naturally without exhaust blower operation. Negativ[...]

Page 8 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert Reciprocating Saw Hammer Phillips Screw driver T ape Measure Plumb Line Level Framing Material Non-Combustible Sealant Material Gloves Safety Glasses Framing Square Electric Drill & Bits) 1/4” Self-T apping Screws May also need: V ent Support Straps V enting Paint T ools and building s[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 9 Castile Pellet Insert 3 Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions Figure 9.3- Front View Figure 9.1 - T op V iew Figure 9.2 -Side View 32-1/4 in. (819mm) 27-7/8 in. (707mm) 23-3/8 in. (594mm) 8 in. (203mm) 19 in. (483mm) 24-3/4 in. (629mm) 9-3/4 in. (249mm) 13 in. (330mm) 2 in. (51mm) Overall Size A B Met[...]

Page 10 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert Fire Risk. Comply with all minimum clear- ances to combustibles as speci- fi ed. W ARNING Failure to comply may cause house fi re. NOTE: • Illustrations refl ect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONL Y . • I llustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. • Actual ins[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 1 1 Castile Pellet Insert A B C D D. Minimum Opening for Masonry and Factory-Built Fireplaces Inches Millimeters A Insert side to combustible side wall 16 406 B Insert top to mantel 12 305 C Insert top to maximum. 2-1/4 inch (57mm) face trim 4-3/4 121 D Insert side to maximum. 2-1/4 inch (57mm) face trim 10 254 Loc[...]

Page 12 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert Mark area of floor to cut Starter hole G. Removing Metal Floor of Factory-Built Fireplace • The fi rebrick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates can be removed from a factory-built fi re- box in order to gain minimum insert opening requirements. • Any smo[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 13 Castile Pellet Insert Do not terminate vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed area such as a carport, garage, attic, crawl space, under a sun deck or porch, narrow walkway or closely fenced area, or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes such as a stairwell, covered breezeway , etc. CAUTION V ent[...]

Page 14 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert C. Pellet V enting Charts Figure 14.1 Fire Risk. • Only LISTED venting components may be used. • NO OTHER vent components may be used. Substitute or damaged vent components may impair safe operation. W ARNING The maximum horizontal venting allowed with no vertical vent- ing attached is [...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 15 Castile Pellet Insert 5 V enting Systems NOTE: In Canada, where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365. Figure 15.1 CAUTION Never draw outside combustion air from: • Wall, fl oor or ceiling cavity • Enclosed space such as an[...]

Page 16 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert C. Full Reline With V ertical Outside Air Figure 16.1 Outside Air T ermination at Chimney T op 12” (305mm) min. below 12” (305mm) min. above NOTE; Use metal plate around exhaust vent pipe and seal all edges with non-flammable insulation such as mineral wool or ceramic. Do not use high t[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 17 Castile Pellet Insert 6 Mobile Home 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion air and must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow . It must be unrestricted while the appliance is in use to prevent room air starvation which causes smoke spillage. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke al[...]

Page 18 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert 7 Appliance Set-Up A. Leveling System B. Outside Air Kit Instructions Parts Included in Kit: 1 piece of 2 inch x 3 ft. fl ex hose, 2 hose clamps, 1 collar assembly , 1 termination cap assembly , 1 trim ring, fasteners and air intake channel (discard). 1. Measure distance from fl oor to ai[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 19 Castile Pellet Insert C. Door Handle Removal 1. Open the outer door . 2. Unlatch and open the fi rebox door . 3. Continue to turn handle until it is free from the fi rebox door . D. Door Removal 1. Open the outer door . 2. Unlatch and open the fi rebox door . 3. Lift the fi rebox door up, freeing it from the[...]

Page 20 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert Figure 20.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F . Hearth Support For Standard Surround Only Figure 20.1 - Assembled View Item Description 1 Front, 3 inch 2 Front, 5 inch 3 Cast Ring, T op & Bottom, Interchangeable 4 Side, 5 inch 5 Side, 3 inch 6 Panel Extension, 5 inch 7 Panel Extension, 3 inch 8 Panel E[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 21 Castile Pellet Insert Base Plate Only Installation Parts Needed : (1) cast ring (2) base zero clearance panel extensions. Discard balance of parts. T ools Needed: Phillips head screwdriver 1. Attach base zero clearance panel extensions to cast ring. 2. Place assembly under appliance. Panel Extension Panel Leg Ca[...]

Page 22 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert H. Surround and Cast T rim Set I ncluded in Surround Kit: (2) side surrounds, left and right; (1) surround top; (1) fastener package. Included in Cast T rim Kit: (2) cast trim legs, left and right; (1) cast trim header; (2) cast trim footers, left and right T ools Needed: 4-6 inch long Phil[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 23 Castile Pellet Insert (4) Felt Vibration Insulation Pads Secure Surrounds to Cast T rim Kit Attach Magnet before installing Cast Footers Magnet Installed Cast Footers, Left & Right Back of Side Piece Magnet Attached - Faces Front Clearance Notch Figure 23.2 Figure 23.3 Surround Set attaches to top and bottom[...]

Page 24 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert 1 . A 12 volt AC thermostat is required to operate this pellet appliance. Y ou may use the included wall mount thermo- stat or purchase an optional programmable thermostat or remote control. The included thermostat is equipped with an adjustable heat anticipator . The current rating is .05 [...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 25 Castile Pellet Insert 8 Operating Instructions W ARNING • High ash fuels, or lack of maintenance, can cause the fi repot to fi ll with ash and clinker . If the fi repot fi lls to the top, immediately shut down the appliance and clean. • Failure to do so could result in smoking, sooting and possible hoppe[...]

Page 26 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert C. General Operating Information 1. Thermostat Calls For Heat The appliance is like most modern furnaces; when the thermostat calls for heat, your appliance will automatically light and deliver heat. When the room is up to temperature and the thermostat is satis fi ed, the red call light w[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 27 Castile Pellet Insert G. Fire Characteristics A properly adjusted fi re with the heat output control switch set on “HIGH” has a short active fl ame pattern that extends out of the fi repot approximately 4 inches (102mm). If the fi re has tall fl ames with black tails and seems somewhat lazy, the feed ra[...]

Page 28 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert I. Ignition Cycles 1. At the beginning of each ignition cycle, it is normal to see some smoke in the fi rebox. The smoke will stop once the fi re starts. 2. The convection blower will automatically turn on after your appliance has reached the set temperature. This blower transfers heat fr[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 29 Castile Pellet Insert 9 T roubleshooting With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualifi ed service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to b[...]

Page 30 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Slow or smoky start-up (Cont’d ) Dirty exhaust and/or venting system. Check for ash build up in appliance, including behind rear panels, fi rebox, heat exchanger , exhaust blower and venting. Feed system fails to start. Out of fuel. #2 snap disc m[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 31 Castile Pellet Insert Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Convection blower fails to start. #1 snap disc defective. Blower not plugged in. Blower is defective. Control box is defective. Replace snap disc. Check that blower is plugged into wire har- ness. Replace blower . Replace control box. Exhaust blower [...]

Page 32 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert 10 Maintaining & Servicing Y our Appliance C. General Maintenance 1. T ypes of Fuel Depending on the type of fuel you are burning will dictate how often you have to clean your fi repot. If the fuel you are burning has a high dirt or ash content or you are burning shelled fi eld corn, [...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 33 Castile Pellet Insert 5. Disposal of Ashes • Frequency: As needed • By: Homeowner Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fi tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible fl oor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending fi nal dis[...]

Page 34 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert 6. Cleaning Heat Exchanger T ubes • Frequency: Weekly or every 5 bags of fuel • By: Homeowner T he amount of ash buildup in the fi rebox will be a good guide to determine how often you should clean the heat exchangers. a. Allow the appliance to completely cool down before pulling the c[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 35 Castile Pellet Insert 1 1. Cleaning Exhaust Blower - Requires No Lubrication • Frequency: Y early or as needed • By: Quality Service T echnician/Homeowner a. Remove left & right cast brick. The exhaust blower is behind the right cast brick. V acuum this area thoroughly . See pages 39 & 40 for removin[...]

Page 36 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert Ash Build Up in Firebox Pellets Back Up In Feed T ube Firepot Overfills T all, Lazy Flame, Orange in Color Incorrect Correct Flame Size, Y ellow/White in Color Correct Figure 36.1 Figure 36.2 Figure 36.3 Fire Risk. W ARNING • High ash fuels, or lack of maintenance, can cause the firepot t[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 37 Castile Pellet Insert F . Convection Blower Replacement 1. The blower is located at the bottom rear of the insert. If an outside air kit is also installed, you will fi rst need to remove the outside air fl ange by removing the 2 screws using a Phillips head screwdriver . Y ou do not need to remove the fl ex p[...]

Page 38 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert G. Igniter Replacement 1. Shut down the appliance by turning down the thermostat and let the appliance completely cool down . After the appliance has cooled down, unplug it and remove the ash drawer . 2. The wire leads to the igniter are connected to the wire harness with 1/4 inch (6mm) mal[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 39 Castile Pellet Insert Brick is flush against back wall Notches exposed Re-installing Baf fl e & Brick Set 1. Place right brick in behind the right bracket, and then slide to the left so the tabs are behind the center brick. Figure 39.4. 2. The brick will be fl ush against the back wall and notches exposed [...]

Page 40 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert Figure 40.2 H ook on le ft s ide Ta b o n right s ide Figure 40.3 Figure 40.4 Figure 40.5 Lift brick, pul l forward at an angle and drop down into notches Figure 40.1 Re-installing Baf fl e & Brick Set (Cont’d)[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 41 Castile Pellet Insert 11 Reference Materials shut off power to the appliance. 7. Heat Exchangers The heat exchangers transfer heat from the exhaust system into convection air . There are 2 clean out rods located under the heat exchangers. 8. Heat Output Switch The heat output switch is located on the lower right[...]

Page 42 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert have been obtained. 16. Thermostat The appliance is designed to run on a 12 volt AC thermostat. The heat anticipator , if present, should be set on the lowest setting available. 17. Snap Disc #1 (Convection Blower) 1 10°F Snap disc #1 is located on the right side of the fi rebox. There ar[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 43 Castile Pellet Insert B. Component Locations Figure 43.1 - Cleaning Rods & Heat Exchanger T ubes Figure 43.2 Figure 43.3 RIGHT SIDE Control Box Junction Box Reset Button Heat Output Switch Power Cord Outlet Thermostat Block Fuse Red Call Light Red/Green/Amber Light Blue Light Firepot Cleaning Rod Cleaning Ro[...]

Page 44 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 Figure 44.1 Service Parts 01/1 1 R Castile Pellet Insert Castile Insert CASTILEI-MBK, CASTILEI-PMH, CASTILEI-CSB CASTILEIW-CWL Part number list on following pages. Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jan 201 1 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active 1 2 3 4 8 9 7 6 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 36 26 20 21 27 28[...]

7022-122 Page 45 January 19, 201 1 Service Parts 01/1 1 R IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer . Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS P ART NUMBER 1 T op [...]

Page 46 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 Service Parts 01/1 1 R IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer . Stocked at Depot ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS P ART NUMBER 23 Door[...]

7022-122 Page 47 January 19, 201 1 Service Parts 01/1 1 R Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jan 201 1 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorize[...]

Page 48 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 Service Parts 01/1 1 R Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jan 201 1 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorize[...]

7022-122 Page 49 January 19, 201 1 Service Parts 01/1 1 R Castile Insert Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jan 2006 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered fro[...]

Page 50 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 Service Parts 01/1 1 R Castile Insert Beginning Manufacturing Date: Jan 2006 Ending Manufacturing Date: Active IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. When requesting service or replacement parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number . All parts listed in this manual may be ordered fro[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 51 Castile Pellet Insert Date of Service Performed By Description of Service E. Service And Maintenance Log[...]

Page 52 7022-122 January 19, 201 1 R Castile Pellet Insert Date of Service Performed By Description of Service E. Service And Maintenance Log (Cont’d)[...]

R January 19, 201 1 7022-122 Page 53 Castile Pellet Insert F . Homeowner ’s Notes[...]

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7022-122 Page 56 R Hearth & Home T echnologies 1445 North Highway Colville, W A 991 14 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES www .quadra fi re.com CONT ACT INFORMA TION : Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer visit our website at www .quadrafi re.com This product may be c[...]