Quadra-Fire QV-ST, QV-PIER Finishing, In Any Manner, Sealant Material Hearth Extensions

Step 9. Finishing

Figure 38 shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the fireplace. See Figures 4 and

5for other fireplace clearances. Only non-combustible materials may be used to cover the black fireplace front.

WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE, NEVER ! OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR INLET/OUTLET GRILLES

IN ANY MANNER.

		MANTEL		12”
			11”
			10”
			9”
		8”
		7”
		6”
		5”				Mantel dimensions shown are
		4”
						16” *for standard hood on models:
	3”
			13”	14”	15”	QV-PIER-HV-IPI.
	2”
1”		10”	11” 12”
		9”
		8”
	6”	7”				To use mantel dimensions
	5”					*shown the fireplace must have
						the standard hood replaced
						with a larger hood (060-143)
						on model: QV-ST-HV-IPI.

HOOD *

NOTE: 12” mantel at 16” above hood.

Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Figure 38. Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace

CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FIN- ISHED WALLS AND THE FIREPLACE SUR- ROUND (TOP AND SIDES) ARE SEALED, A 300° F. MINIMUM SEALANT MATERIAL MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON- COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (USING 300° F.

MINIMUM ADHESIVE, IF NEEDED) CAN BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIREPLACE SURROUND. SEE THE DIAGRAM BELOW.

NOTE: Sheetrock or other combustible mate- rial such as wood can be placed on the top edge and sides of the fireplace.

QV-ST-HV-IPI

TOP EDGE

SIDE EDGE

0” GAP

QV-PIER-HV-IPI

TOP EDGE

SIDE EDGE

MANTEL		12”
		11”
	10”
9”
8”
7”
6”
5”
4”
3”
2”
1”
		23”
		21” 22”
17” 18”	19”	20”
16”
14” 15”
12” 13”

*Mantel dimensions shown are for standard hood on model:

QV-ST-HV-IPI

0” GAP

Figure 40. Sealant Material

Hearth Extensions

A hearth extension may be desirable for aesthetic reasons. However, ANSI or CAN/CGA testing standards do not require hearth extensions for gas fireplace appliances.

HOOD *	NOTE: 12” mantel at
	23” above hood.

Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace

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