23Quadra-Fire • QFI30-C, QFI35-C • 2227-901 Rev. S • 2/16Figure 8.2CUT AND BENDFLASHING AS NEEDEDTO FIT CHIMNEYSEALANTADHESIVE• Trim chimney top plate to minimize excess overhang orbend over flue tile (see Figure 8.2).• Place 3/8 inch bead of 300ºF silicone on flue tile top.WARNING! Risk of Fire! Only an approved Hearth &Home Technologies surround may be used to cover inte-gral grills on solid fuel burning fireplaces. No other com-ponents such as shrouds, sheetmetal plates, etc., may beused to seal off vents.WARNING! Risk of Explosion! Failure to position theparts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to useonly parts specifically approved with this appliance mayresult in property damage or personal injury.WARNING! Risk of Explosion/Combustion Fumes!Connect vent sections per installation instructions.• Connect exhaust vent pipe ONLY to exhaust startingcollar and termination cap center collar.• Connect inlet air vent ONLY to inlet air collar on applianceand the termination cap inlet air collar.• DO NOT allow vent to sag below connection point toappliance.REAR LEVELING LEGSSHIPPED IN THIS POSITIONLOCATION AREAR LEVELING LEGS MAY BE RELOCATEDTO LOCATION A OR LOCATION BLOCATION BFigure 8.3D. Placing, Securing and Leveling theAppliance• Remove rear leveling legs from shipping position andrelocate to one of the positions shown in Figure 8.3.Remove both screws that secure the leveling leg to theside of the appliance. Turn the leveling leg around sothat the foot is facing out and downward. Line up thetwo holes on the leg with the holes on the appliance andsecure with screws. See Figure 8.3.• Install insert (without surround attached) into existingfireplace while pulling collar slide plate forward.• Install gas line into hole provided on side.• If applicable install remote control wires into insert sideSee Section 8.E.• Secure collar slide plate to appliance by placing lockinghandle into position with locking tabs (see Figure 8.1)and secure with #8 screw.• Level the appliance from side to side and front to back.Adjust leveling bolts to desired vertical position soappliance is level. Use the leveling bolts included withthe manual bag.• A minimum 1/2 inch gap from the bottom of the applianceto a metal surface is RECOMMENDED for optimal fanperformance. See Figure 5.1.• Position any excess flexible vent pipe back up intochimney without sagging. Twist and push flex venttogether to shorten.• Attach surround. Follow instructions for surroundinstallation included with the front.• Push insert into the opening so that it tightly overlaps thefireplace opening.