Section 3: Installing The Fireplace; Step 1 Locating The Fireplace; Step 2 Framing The Fireplace - Quadra-Fire QV-ST Installer's Manual

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Installing the Fireplace
Step 1.
Locating the Fireplace
The diagram below shows space and clearance require-
ments for locating a fireplace within a room.
QV-PIER
GLASS
36"
QV-ST
Figure 3.
Fireplace Dimensions and Locations
Clearance Requirements
The top, back, and sides of the fireplace are defined by
stand-offs. The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall
extending past the face of the fireplace is one inch (25 mm).
The metal ends of the fireplace may NOT be recessed into
combustible construction.
GLASS
TOP VIEW
GLASS
36"
36"
GLASS
TOP VIEW
1"
GLASS
Minimum Clearances
from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials
Glass Sides or Ends .......... 36 ..................... 914
Floor .................................... 0 ........................ 0
Rear Vent ............................ 1 ....................... 25
Metal Sides or Ends .......... 1/2 ..................... 13
Top .................................... 4 1/2 .................... 114
Ceiling* ............................... 31 ..................... 787
* The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top
of the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figure 33).
The distance from the unit to combustible construction is to
be measured from the unit outer warp 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.
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.
12
Inches
mm
Inches
mm

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