Quadra-Fire 5100I-GD-B warranty Prefabricated Metal Chimney Cont’d, Securing Chimney Components

250250-2061-2061

5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT

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Prefabricated Metal Chimney (Cont’d)

	Inches	Millimeters
Minimum Width of Cavity Opening	36	914
Minimum Height	24	607
Minimum Depth from Front to Rear	19	483

NOTE: Refer to chimney liner manufacturer for recommendations on supporting the liner. Installtion into fireplaces without a permit will void the listing.

NOTICE: In Canada when using a factory-built chim- ney it must be safety listed, Type UL103 HT (2100oF) [1149oC] CLASS “A” or conforming to CAN/ULC-

S629M, STANDARD FOR 650oC FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS.

NOTE:

In Canada, installations into factory-built zero clearance fire- places are NOT allowed.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

When lining air-cooled factory-built chimneys:.

•Run chimney liner approved to UL 1777 Type HT requirements (2100 degrees F)

•Re-install original factory built chimney cap

ONLY

•DO NOT block cooling air openings in chimney

•Blocking cooling air will overheat the chimney

H.Securing Chimney Components

All joints should be secured with 3 sheet metal screws. The sec- tions must be attached to the insert and to each other with the crimped (male) end pointing toward the insert. Figure 15.1.

LINER CONNECTOR

CRIMPED	FLUE
END	GAS
TOWARDS	DIRECTION
STOVE

G. Altering the Fireplace

The following modifications of factory-built fireplaces are permissible:

The following parts may be removed:

Damper	Smoke Shelf or Baffle
Ember Catches	Fire Grate
Viewing Screen/Curtain	Doors

•The fireplace must not be altered, except that the damper may be removed to accommodate a direct-connect starter pipe or chimney liner,

•External trim pieces which do not affect the operation of the fireplace may be removed providing they can be stored on or within the fireplace for reassembly if the insert is removed.

•The permanent metal warning label provided must be attached to the back of the fireplace, with screws or nails, stating that the fireplace may have been altered to accommodate the insert, and must be returned to original condition for use as a conventional fireplace. Figure 17.2.

•If the hearth extension is lower than the fireplace opening, the portion of the insert extending onto the hearth must be supported.

•Manufacturer designed adjustable support kit can be ordered from your dealer.

•Final approval of this installation type is contingent upon the authority having jurisdiction.

WARNING! Risk of Fire!

Follow venting manufacturer’s clearances and instructions when installing venting system.

WARNING

THIS FIREPLACE MAY HAVE BEEN ALTERED

TO ACCOMMODATE AN INSERT. IT MUST BE

RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION

BEFORE USE AS A SOLID FUEL BURNING

FIREPLACE.

Figure 17.2

Figure 17.1

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