Hearth and Home Technologies QFP44 Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
Quadra-Fire • QFP44 • 4051-300 • Rev N • 11/0842
G. Install RF4-8
The RF4-8 may be used in place of the roof fl ashing and
storm collar.
Pipe must be supported within 12 in. (305 mm) of the
roofl ine using plumbers strapping when using the RF4-8
Flashing. Refer to Sect. 10.C. Securing Vent Sections.
Trim the rubber boot (using scissors or a utility knife),
cutting along the marked measurement lines. See Figure
10.15. Use the 210 mm line for DVP pipe.
Lubricate pipe or fl ue with water and slide the fl ashing
down. It may be necessary to trim the top shingles
around the base of the rubber boot to ensure a good
t.
Draw around fl ashing, remove fl ashing.
Apply silicone sealant to roof inside the lines (Figure 10.15)
Lubricate pipe or fl ue with water and slide fl ashing down.
Seat fi rmly in sealant. Nail roof fl ashing to the roof.
Apply silicone sealant on the top and side edges of the
ashing. See Figure 10.17. Install shingles, Apply sealant
at the top edge of the rubber boot. See Figure 10.18.
We recommend that you top coat with conventional
acrylic house paint to improve the appearance of your
galvanized base fl ashing.
Figure 10.15 Trim Rubber Boot
Figure 10.17 Slide Flashing Down, Secure & Apply Sealant
Figure 10.18 Installation Complete
Figure 10.16 Apply Sealant
SLP-FS
The SLP-FS
shown in
this photo
will not be
used with
DVP pipe.
Apply Sealant
Top & Partial Sides
Shingles Trimmed
Shingles over
Flashing
Flashing over
Shingles
Silicone Sealant
(top of boot)