Quadra-Fire EDGE 60 ZERO CLEARANCE PELLET FIREPLACE 7051-158B - Manual (Page 23)

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December 6, 2011 7051-158B Page 23
EDGE 60 Pellet Fireplace
5
Getting Started
Installer’s Guide
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: Contact local building or fire officials about
restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your
area.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and
national codes and regulations.
• Consult insurance carrier, local building inspector, fi re
offi cials or authorities having jurisdiction over restrictions,
installation inspection and permits.
It is a good idea to plan your installation on paper, using
exact measurements for clearances and fl oor protection,
before actually beginning the installation. Location of the
appliance and chimney will affect performance.
Consideration must be given to:
• Safety, convenience, traffi c fl ow
• Placement of the chimney and chimney connector and
to minimize the use of chimney offsets.
• Place the appliance where there will be a clear passage
for a Listed chimney through the ceiling and roof (verti-
cal) or through exterior wall (horizontal).
• Installing the required outside air kit will affect the loca-
tion of the vent termination.
When locating vent and venting termination, the ideal loca-
CAUTION! If burning shelled fi eld corn, you must use ap-
proved venting specifi cally designed for corn to prevent
corrosion or degradation. Follow the instructions from the
venting manufacturer.
Marginal Location:
• Below peak
Location NOT recommended:
• Not the highest point of the roof
• Wind loading possible
Multi-level Roofs
Windward
Leeward
Recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on windward side NOT recommended:
Outside Air Intake
on leeward side
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
Recommended:
• Insulated exterior chase
in cooler climates
Recommended Location:
• Above peak
• Inside heated space
Location NOT recommended:
• Too close to tree
• Below adjacent structure
• Lower roof line
• Avoid outside wall
Marginal Location:
• Wind loading possible
Figure 22.1
tion is to vent above roof line when possible. This mini-
mizes the affects of wind loading.
Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you
must consider the location of:
• Windows
• Air Intakes
• Air Conditioner
• Overhang, soffi ts, porch roofs, adjacent walls
• Landscaping, vegetation
• Horizontal or vertical vent termination
2. Floor Support
The supporting fl oor under the appliance must be able to
handle the weight of the fi replace, fuel load and the weight
of the chimney.
Ensure that your fl oor will suport these weights prior to in-
stallation. Add suffi cient additional support to meet this
weight requirment prior to installation. The weight of the
fi replace is 450 lbs and with a full hopper of fuel weighing
120 lbs, the total for the fi replace and fuel is 570 lbs.