Quadra-Fire QV36DC-A - Manual (Page 4)

Quadra-Fire • QV36DC-A • 2161-900 Rev. C • 6/09 7
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Approvals and
Codes
Appliance Certifi cation
The fi replace model discussed in this Owner’s Manual
has been tested to certifi cation standards and listed by the
applicable laboratories.
MODELS: QV36DC-A
LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
TYPE: Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters
STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88a-2007 • CSA 2.33a-2007
Certifi cation
Installation Codes
The fi replace installation must conform to local codes.
Before installing the fi replace, consult the local building
code agency to ensure that you are in compliance with all
applicable codes, including permits and inspections.
In the absence of local codes, the fi replace installation must
conform to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (in the
United States) or the CAN/CGA-B149 Installation Codes
(in Canada). The appliance must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes with the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No.
70 (in the United States), or to the CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electric Code (in Canada).
This model may be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting
room in the U.S.A. and Canada.
High Altitude Installations
U.L. Listed gas appliances are tested and approved without
requiring changes for elevations from 0 to 2,000 feet in the
U. S. A. and in Canada.
When installing this appliance at an elevation above 2,000
feet, it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by
changing the existing burner orifi ce to a smaller size. Input
rate should be reduced by 4% for each 1000 feet above
a 2000 foot elevation in the U.S.A. or 10% for elevations
between 2000 and 4500 feet in Canada. If the heating
value of the gas has been reduced, these rules do not
apply. To identify the proper orifi ce size, check with the
local gas utility.
If installing this appliance at an elevation above 4,500 feet
(in Canada), check with local authorities.
Electrical Codes
NOTICE: This appliance must be electrically wired and
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code CSA
C22.1.
• A 110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be protected
with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection, in compliance
with the applicable electrical codes, when it is installed in
locations such as in bathrooms or near sinks.