Quadra-Fire QV32-A - Manual (Page 31)

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Step 9. Finishing
Figure 38 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding
maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other
combustible projections above the top front edge of the
fireplace. See Figures 3 and 4 for other fireplace clearances.
Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the
black fireplace front.
WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE,
NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR IN-
LET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.
!
Figure 38.
Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace
CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS
AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES)
ARE SEALED, A 300° F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATE-
RIAL MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT RE-
QUIRED TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL (USING 300° F. MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF
NEEDED) CAN BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIRE-
PLACE SURROUND (SEE FIGURE 39).
Hearth Extensions
A hearth extension may be desirable for aesthetic reasons.
However, ANSI or CAN/CGAtesting standards do not require
hearth extensions for gas fireplace appliances.
Figure 39. Sealant Material
2”
4"
5”
6”
7”
8”
9”
2"
3"
4"
5"
12"
11"
10"
9"
8"
7"
6"
TOP FRONT EDGE
OF FIREPLACE
3”
11”
12”
10”
31”
CEILING
1”
1”
TOP SEAL
JOINT
SIDE SEAL
JOINT
0”
1/4”
FINISH MATERIAL
MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE
- TOP AND SIDES
OF UNIT
Figure 40
Refractory Kit Placement (BRICK-291, BRICK-293)
CAUTION: REFRACTORY IS FRAGILE! CAREFULLY RE-
MOVE THE REFRACTORY FROM THE PACKAGING.
Remove the logs from the fireplace. Place the back wall
refractory centered against the back of the fireplace on the
grate assembly (see Figure 40).
When positioning the left wall use care in not knocking the
back wall down. Position the left wall all the way back against
the back wall. Using the retaining clip and screw included,
secure the side wall refractory as shown (see Figures 41
and 42).
Figure 41
Figure 42
Position upper back refractory by placing on left wall then
sliding in right wall (see Figure 43).