Quadra-Fire QVI-35FB-S Owner's Manual

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Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev. B • 12/08 1755 Fireplace Size RequirementsA. Minimum Fireplace OpeningMinimum fireplace opening requirements are shown inFigure 5.1.WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequateclearance around air openings and for service access.Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be locat-ed out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.• The firebrick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails, screenmesh and log grates can be removed from a factorybuilt firebox in order to gain minimum gas insert openingrequirements.• Any smoke shelves, shields and baffles may be removedfrom the factory built firebox if attached with mechanicalfasteners.Figure 5.1 Fireplace OpeningIn addition to these dimensions, also reference Manteland Wall Projections (Section 5.B).B2 in.50.8 mmACTOP VIEWDFRONT VIEWMINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZELocationQVI-35FB-SInches MillimetersA Front Width 35 889B Rear Width 22-5/8 574.7C Depth 14-1/8 358.8D Height 25-3/4 654* Note: If exhaust collar on insert and fireplace damper do not line up, add 4 inches (102mm) to minimum fireplace height for bends in vent pipe.• The metal floor of the solid fuel firebox may be removed tofacilitate the installation of the insert. The appliance maynot be placed directly on the base of the outer wrap, a 1/4inch airspace must be provided between the insert andthe floor of the outer wrap. Use the levelling legs to raisethe insert a minimum of 1/4 inch. The original fireplacemay never be returned to solid fuel in this condition.The sidewalls and top structure of the firebox may notbe altered with the exception of removable baffles anddampers.• Cutting of any sheet metal parts of the fireplace in whichthe gas fireplace insert is to be installed is prohibited,except the floor as tested for and as noted above.