Step 2. Framing The Fireplace - Quadra-Fire HV-IPI QV-PIER Owner's Manual

Minimum Clearances
from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials
Glass Sides or Ends .......... 36 .................... 914
Floor ................................... 0 ....................... 0
Rear Vent ........................... 1/2 ..................... 13
Metal Sides or Ends .......... 1/2 ..................... 13
Top ................................... 2 1/2 ................... 64
Ceiling* .............................. 31 .................... 787
* The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top of
the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figures 35 & 36).
The distance from the unit to combustible construction is to
be measured from the unit outer wrap surface to the com-
bustible construction, NOT from the screw heads that se-
cure the unit together.
Minimum Clearances
from the Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials
Vertical Sections. ............. 1 ................ 25
Horizontal Sections
Top ..................................... 3 ................ 75
Bottom ............................... 1 ................ 25
Sides ................................. 1 ................ 25
At Wall Firestops
Top .................................. 2 1/2 ............ 63.7
Bottom .............................. 1/2 ............... 13
Sides ................................. 1 ................ 25
For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination
clearance diagrams on pages 25 and 26 in this manual.
14
Inches mm
Inches mm
Quadra-Fire • QV-PIER, QV-ST Series: HV-IPI • 2005-901 Rev. G • 2/06

Step 2. Framing the Fireplace

Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is
set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo-
date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia-
gram below shows framing reference dimensions.
CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING
DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.
WARNING: FRAMING DIMENSIONS ASSUME
!
USE OF 1/2 INCH THICK WALL COVERING
MATERIALS ON EXTERIOR OF FRAMING ONLY AND
NO SHEETROCK ON INTERIOR OF FRAMING.