Quadra-Fire QV26E Owner's Manual

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Quadra-Fire • QV26E • 4038-827 Rev E • 02/05146 FinishingA. Finishing Material• Combustible MaterialMaterial which is made of or surfaced with wood,compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics, or any materialcapable of igniting and burning, whether flame proofed ornot, plastered or not plastered.• Non-Combustible MaterialMaterial which will not ignite and burn. Such materials arethose consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete,slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.Grilles/MeshCombustibleFinishingMaterialFigure 6.1 Finishing MaterialsB. Finishing Checklist• Power supply service must be completed prior to finishingto avoid reconstruction.• Grilles and air openings cannot be covered in anycircumstances.Note: The heater is a zero clearance fireplace and maybe finished with combustible or noncombustible finishingmaterials.When using paint or lacquer to finish the mantel, they mustbe heat-resistant to prevent discoloration.Note: Finishing materials are normally installed behindthe nailing flanges or up to the sides of the nailing flanges.Allow room for the front to be added and the heater to beanchored.C. MantelThe height that a combustible mantel is fitted above theheater is dependent on the height of the front selected.• The minimum height is 1 in. (25 mm) above the front.• Fronts available for the 26 in. heater:- 24 in. (610 mm) high- 28 in. (711 mm) high- 32 in. (813 mm) high3/4 in. - 12 in.(19 mm - 305 mm)Figure 6.2 Mantel SpecificationsFire RiskDo NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.Do NOT modify grilles.• Modifying or covering grilles could causetemperature rise and fire hazard.Finishing materials must not interfere with:• Air flow through grilles or louvers• Operation of louvers or doors• Access for serviceWARNING