Quadra-Fire QFP38-NG - Manual (Page 7)

Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09 7
C. BTU Specifi cations
MODELS: QFP38-NG, QFP38-LP
LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
TYPE: Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters
STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88b-2008 • CSA 2.33b-2008
E. Non-Combustible Materials Specifi cation
Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are
those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete,
slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.
Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136,
Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a
Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 ºC and UL763 shall be
considered non-combustible materials.
NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE.
This appliance is tested and approved as either supplemental
room heat or as a decorative appliance. It should not be fac-
tored as primary heat in residential heating calculations.
D. High Altitude Installations
NOTICE: If the heating value of the gas has been reduced,
these rules do not apply. Check with your local gas utility or
authorities having jurisdiction.
When installing above 2000 feet elevation:
• In the USA: Reduce input rate 4% for each 1000 feet
above 2000 feet.
• In CANADA: Reduce input rate 10% for elevations
between 2000 feet and 4500 feet. Above 4500 feet,
consult local gas utility.
Check with your local gas utility to determine proper
orifi ce size.
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Listing and Code Approvals
A. Appliance Certifi cation
G. 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.
B. Ceramic Glass Specifi cations
This appliance is equipped with 5 mm ceramic glass. Re-
place glass with 5 mm ceramic glass. Please contact your
dealer for replacement glass.
QFP38 Series IPI
Max/Min Input Rate (NG) Both Burners 55,000/37,000
Max/Min Input Rate (NG) Front Burner 17,000/12,000
Max/Min Input Rate (LP) Both Burners 55,000/42,500
Max/Min Input Rate (LP) Front Burner 17,000/13,500
Orifi ce Size (NG) Front #49/.073
Orifi ce Size (NG) Rear #30/.1285
Orifi ce Size (LP) Front #56/.0465
Orifi ce Size (LP) Rear #50/.070
F. Combustible Materials Specifi cation
Materials made of or surfaced with wood, compressed
paper, plant fi bers, plastics, or other material that can ig-
nite and burn, whether fl ame proofed or not, or plastered
or unplastered shall be considered combustible materials.
NOTICE: This installation must conform with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
• A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM
installation must conform with the (U.S.) Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 3280 or, when such a standard is not applicable, the
Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home
Installation Sites and Communities, ANSI/NFPA 501A,
in the United States, or the Mobile Homes Standard,
CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series in Canada.
• This appliance complies with the installation requirements
for HUD.