Quadra-Fire QVI-35FB-S Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
Quadra-Fire • QVI-35FB-S • 2178-900 Rev. B • 12/08 17
5
5
Fireplace Size Requirements
A. Minimum Fireplace Opening
Minimum replace opening requirements are shown in
Figure 5.1.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate
clearance around air openings and for service access.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be locat-
ed out of traf c and away from furniture and draperies.
• The rebrick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails, screen
mesh and log grates can be removed from a factory
built rebox in order to gain minimum gas insert opening
requirements.
Any smoke shelves, shields and baf es may be removed
from the factory built rebox if attached with mechanical
fasteners.
Figure 5.1 Fireplace Opening
In addition to these dimensions, also reference Mantel
and Wall Projections (Section 5.B).
B
2 in.
50.8 mm
A
C
TOP VIEW
D
FRONT VIEW
MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE
Location
QVI-35FB-S
Inches Millimeters
A Front Width 35 889
B Rear Width 22-5/8 574.7
C Depth 14-1/8 358.8
D Height 25-3/4 654
* Note: If exhaust collar on insert and replace damper do not line up, add 4 inches (102
mm) to minimum replace height for bends in vent pipe.
• The metal oor of the solid fuel rebox may be removed to
facilitate the installation of the insert. The appliance may
not be placed directly on the base of the outer wrap, a 1/4
inch airspace must be provided between the insert and
the oor of the outer wrap. Use the levelling legs to raise
the insert a minimum of 1/4 inch. The original replace
may never be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
The sidewalls and top structure of the rebox may not
be altered with the exception of removable baf es and
dampers.
Cutting of any sheet metal parts of the replace in which
the gas replace insert is to be installed is prohibited,
except the oor as tested for and as noted above.