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Quadra-Fire • QV26E • 4038-827 Rev E • 02/05
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B. As an Insert
Pre-installation Preparation
This insert and its components are tested and safe when in-
stalled in accordance with this manual. Report to your dealer
any parts damaged in shipment, particularly the condition
of the glass. Do not install any heater with damaged, in-
complete or substitute parts.
Installation
• These inserts are designed for installations into solid
fuel masonry or factory built noncombustible fireplaces
that have been installed in accordance with the national,
provincial, state or local building codes.
• You should seal off the area between the termination cap
and the top of the existing chimney opening to avoid down
drafts, moisture and/or cold air problems.
• Minimum fireplace opening requirements are shown in
Figures 3.1 and 3.2 of this installation manual. The firebrick
(refractory) can be removed from a factory built fireplace
in order to gain minimum insert opening requirements.
• This insert requires no hearth extensions. Combustible
material on the floor may be installed up to the insert. Do not
obstruct the lower grill of the insert. The original fireplace
cannot be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
• The metal floor of the solid fuel firebox may be removed
to facilitate the installation of the insert. The side walls
and top structure of the firebox may not be altered with
the exception of removable baffles and dampers. The
original fireplace cannot be returned to solid fuel in this
condition.
• Position, Level and Secure Insert
• Place the heater into position.
• Level the heater from side to side and from front to
back. If necessary, use the leveling bolts included in
the manual bag. Screw the bolts into the nuts installed
in the bottom of the insert (see replacement parts
diagram). Turn bolts in until the insert is level.
Note: Decorative trim front faces have been
tested and approved to cover existing air
circulation vents or grills.
• A retaining method may be needed to secure the heater
in place.
• Combustible facing material may be installed over the
original combustible or noncombustible facing material on
the solid fuel fireplace. The original specified clearances
of a factory-built fireplace must be maintained, with
the exception of the hearth. Clearances on a masonry
fireplace must be maintained at 12 in. from the opening
for combustible projections over 1-1/2 in. Clearances for
combustible projections under 1-1/2 in. must be maintained
per NFPA 211. Plan the surround size accordingly. A front
face must be used with the insert.
• The insert front face is tested and approved with this insert
and may cover existing air circulation vents or grilles on the
solid fuel fireplace it is installed into. Should the face not
cover the entire ventilation grille surface, the grille should
be left open.
• The solid fuel fireplace’s flue damper must be fully locked
in the closed position or removed for installation.
• The chimney must be capped.
• Install the insert without the front face and make all
electrical connections.
Note: The warning label above, located in the
instruction package, must be affixed to the
lower back wall of the existing fireplace prior
to installation of the insert.
Note: When the front is installed it will
cover the gap between the heater and the
framing, cabinet, finishing materials or existing
fireplace.
Fire Risk
• Do not install or operate damaged heater.
• Do not modify heater.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home
Technologies Inc. is strictly prohibited.
• Do not operate the heater without fully assembling all
components.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not
approved by Hearth & Home Technologies.
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility
for, and the warranty and agency listing will be voided by
the above actions.
WARNING