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14 Quadra-fire • QV32B, QV36B • 2013-900 Rev. F • 9/06

Installing the Fireplace

Step 1. Locating the Fireplace

Space and clearance requirements for locating a fireplace

within a room (see Figure 3).

Minimum Clearances

from the Fireplace to Combustible Materials

Inches mm

Glass Front...................................... 36 ........ 914

Floor .................................................0........... 0

Rear ............................................... 1/2 ........ 13

Sides .............................................. 1/2 ........ 13

Top (QV32B) .................................1 1/2 ....... 38

(QV36B) ................................ 3 1/4 ....... 83

Ceiling* ............................................ 31 ........ 787

For minimum clearances, see the direct vent termination

clearance diagrams in Figures 29 and 30 in this manual.

Minimum Clearances

from the Vent Pipe to Combustible Materials

Inches mm

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

* The clearance to the ceiling is measured from the top

of the unit, excluding the standoffs (see Figure 37).

The distance from the unit to combustible construction is

to be measured from the unit outer wrap surface to the

combustible construction, NOT from the screw heads that

secure the unit together.

ABC*D*E*

QV36B 42” 16 1/4” 31 7/8” 45” 63 3/4”

QV32B 37” 16 1/4” 29 3/8” 41 1/2” 58 3/4”

1/2 “ MIN. (13mm)

3” MIN. (76mm)

Clearance Requirements

The top and back of the fireplace are defined by stand-

offs. The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall

extending past the face of the fireplace is 3 inches (76mm).

The back of the fireplace may be recessed 16 1/4 inches

(413mm) into combustible construction.

Figure 3. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations,

and Space Requirements

Constructing the Fireplace Chase

A chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the

gas fireplace and/or its vent system. Vertical vents that run

on the outside of a building may be, but are not required to

be, installed inside a chase.

CAUTION: TREATMENT OF FIRESTOP SPACERS AND

CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHASE MAY VARY WITH THE

TYPE OF BUILDING. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT

SUBSTITUTES FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL

BUILDING CODES. THEREFORE, YOUR LOCAL BUILD-

ING CODES MUST BE CHECKED TO DETERMINE THE

REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE STEPS.

Factory-built fireplace chases should be constructed in

the manner of all outside walls of the home to prevent cold

air drafting problems. The chase should not break the out-

side building envelope in any manner.

This means that the walls, ceiling, base plate and cantile-

ver floor of the chase should be insulated. Vapor and air

infiltration barriers should be installed in the chase as per

regional codes for the rest of the home. Additionally, we

recommend that the inside surfaces be sheetrocked and

taped for maximum air tightness.

To further prevent drafts, the firestops should be caulked to

seal gaps. Gas line holes and other openings should be

caulked or stuffed with insulation. If the unit is being in-

stalled on a cement slab, we recommend that a layer of

plywood be placed underneath to prevent conducting cold

up into the room. Be sure to include spark arrestors for

woodburning units if they are required.

THE CHASE SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED SO THAT

ALL CLEARANCES TO THE FIREPLACE ARE MAIN-

TAINED AS SPECIFIED WITHIN THIS INSTALLERS

GUIDE.

Note: *If venting with (2) 90

elbows off rear of unit

the dimensions C, D and E will change.

1 2 ... 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ... 43 44

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