Quadra-Fire QV36DC-A - Manual (Page 27)

Quadra-Fire • QV36DC-A • 2161-900 Rev. C • 6/09 30
Step 9. Finishing
Figure 36 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding
maximum horizontal dimensions of fi replace mantels or
other combustible projections above the top front edge
of the fi replace. See Figures 2 and 3 for other fi replace
clearances.
Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the
black fi replace front.
WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE,
NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR IN-
LET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER. !
Figure 36.
Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions of
Combustibles above Fireplace
0
FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE
COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES
0
0
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
HIGH TEMPERATURE (300°F / 149
°
C MIN.)
TOP & SIDE SEAL JOINT
CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS
AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES)
ARE SEALED, A 300°
F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATERIAL
MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT REQUIRED
TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
(USING 300° F. MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF NEEDED) CAN
BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIREPLACE SUR-
ROUND (SEE FIGURE 39).
Hearth Extensions
A hearth extension may be desirable for aesthetic reasons.
However, ANSI or CAN/CGA testing standards do not
require hearth extensions for gas fi replace appliances.
Figure 37. Sealant Material
NOTE: There are 3 metal tabs holding the non-combustible
board in place for shipping. These tabs are to be cut off or
bent back before fi nishing around the fi replace front.
TOP FRONT EDGE OF FIREPLACE
1”
4”
9”
10”
11”
1”
2-1/2”
12”
13”
14”
15”
16”
17”
18”
31”
TO CEILING 9”
10”
11”
12”
8”
7”
6”
5”
4”
3”