Quadra-Fire QV32E-B Owner's Manual

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Quadra-Fire • Village Collection Electric Fireplace • 4030-782 Rev D • 11/05 73 Framing and ClearancesA. Selecting Heater LocationSeveral options are available to you when choosing a loca-tion for your heater. This heater may be used as a roomdivider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in anexterior chase. See Figure 3.1. This heater may be installeddirectly on the floor, carpet or raised on a hearth.Fire RiskProvide adequate clearances.• Around air openings• To combustibles• For service access.Locate heater away from traffic areas.WARNINGB. ClearancesFigure 3.1 shows all clearances that must be maintainedaround the heater.Fire RiskDue to high temperature, this heater shouldbe located out of high traffic areas.• Keep combustible materials such asfurniture, pillows, bedding, papers,clothes and curtains at least 12 in.(305 mm) from the front of the heater.WARNINGElectrocution Risk• NEVER locate this heater where it may fallinto a bathtub or other water container.• Contact local building administrator forinformation on bathroom intallations.DANGERFire Risk!• Prevent contact with sagging, looseinsulation.• Do NOT install against vapor barriers orexposed insulation.WARNINGDo NOT use this heater if any part has been under water.Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspectthe heater and to replace any part of the control systemwhich has been under water.WARNING1 in. (26 mm) min.14 in.(356 mm)14 in.(356 mm)36-1/4 in.(921 mm)45 in.(1143 mm)22-1/2 in.(572 mm)31-7/8 in.(810 mm)36-1/4 in.(921mm)36-1/4 in.(921 mm)Figure 3.1 Heater LocationsFire Risk• Comply with all minimum clearances tocombustibles as specified.Failure to comply may cause fire.WARNINGNote: Minimum and maximum clearances must bemaintained at all times. Illustrations throughout theseinstructions reflect typical installations and are for designpurposes only. Actual installation may vary slightly due toindividual design preferences.The illustrations and diagrams used throughout theseinstallation instructions are not drawn to scale.