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Quadra-Fire • QV26E • 4038-827 Rev E • 02/05
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Framing and Clearances
A. Selecting Heater Location
Several options are available to you when choosing a loca-
tion for your heater. This heater may be used as a room
divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an
exterior chase. See Figure 3.1. This heater may be installed
directly on the floor, carpet or raised on a hearth.
Fire Risk
Provide adequate clearances.
• Around air openings
• To combustibles
• For service access.
Locate heater away from traffic areas.
WARNING
Note:
• Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations
and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.
• Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
• Actual installation/appearance may vary due to
individual design preference.
• Hearth & Home Technologies reserves the right to
alter its products.
B. Clearances
Figure 3.1 shows all clearances that must be maintained
around the heater.
Fire Risk
Due to high temperature, this
heater should
be located out of high traffic areas.
• Keep combustible materials such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,
clothes and curtains at least 12 in.
(305 mm) from the front of the heater.
WARNING
Electrocution Risk
• NEVER locate this heater where it may fall
into a bathtub or other water container.
DANGER
Fire Risk!
• Prevent contact with sagging, loose
insulation.
• Do NOT install against vapor barriers or
exposed insulation.
WARNING
Do NOT use this heater if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the heater and to replace any part of the control system
which has been under water.
WARNING