Step 9. Finishing - Quadra-Fire HV-IPI QV-PIER Owner's Manual

Step 9. Finishing

Figure 38 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum
horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other combustible
projections above the top front edge of the fireplace. See Figures 4 and
5 for other fireplace clearances. Only non-combustible materials
may be used to cover the black fireplace front.
WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE, NEVER
!
OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR INLET/OUTLET GRILLES
IN ANY MANNER.
MANTEL
7"
6"
5"
4"
3"
2"
1"
9"
8"
7"
6"
5"
HOOD
*
Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
Figure 38.
Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace
MANTEL
6"
5"
4"
3"
2"
1"
15"
14"
13"
12"
*
HOOD
Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal
Figure 39.
Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace
12"
11"
10"
9"
8"
* Mantel dimensions shown are
for standard hood on models:
16"
15" QV-PIER-HV-IPI.
14"
13"
12"
11"
10"
* To use mantel dimensions
shown the fireplace must have
the standard hood replaced
with a larger hood (060-143)
on model: QV-ST-HV-IPI.
NOTE: 12" mantel
at 16" above hood.
12"
11"
10"
9"
* Mantel dimensions shown are
8"
for standard hood on model:
7"
QV-ST-HV-IPI
23"
22"
21"
20"
19"
18"
17"
16"
NOTE: 12" mantel at
23" above hood.
Quadra-Fire • QV-PIER, QV-ST Series: HV-IPI • 2005-901 Rev. G • 2/06
CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FIN-
ISHED WALLS AND THE FIREPLACE SUR-
ROUND (TOP AND SIDES) ARE SEALED, A
300° F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATERIAL
MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON-
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (USING 300° F.
MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF NEEDED) CAN BE
APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIREPLACE
SURROUND. SEE THE DIAGRAM BELOW.
NOTE: Sheetrock or other combustible mate-
rial such as wood can be placed on the top
edge and sides of the fireplace.
QV-ST-HV-IPI
QV-PIER-HV-IPI
Figure 40. Sealant Material
Hearth Extensions
A hearth extension may be desirable for
aesthetic reasons. However, ANSI or CAN/CGA
testing standards do not require hearth
extensions for gas fireplace appliances.
TOP EDGE
SIDE EDGE
0" GAP
TOP EDGE
SIDE EDGE
0" GAP
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