Quadra-Fire 7100FP-BK-B Framing and Clearances, 7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace, Fire Risk

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7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace

3	Framing and Clearances
		WARNING	Note:
			• Illustrations and photos reflect typical installations and
	Fire Risk
			are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.
	Provide adequate clearances.
			• Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.
	•	Around air openings
			• Actual installation/appearance may vary due to individual
	•	To combustibles
			design preference.
	•	For service access.
			• Hearth & Home Technologies reserves the right to alter
	Locate fireplace away from traffic areas.
			its products.
A. Selecting Fireplace Location			considerable air movement can affect the performance and
Several options are available to you when choosing a loca-			cause intermittent smoke spillage from the front of the fire-
tion for your fireplace. This fireplace may be used as a room			place when no outside air is used. Outside air must be used
divider, installed along a wall, across a corner or used in an			for combustion. The 7100FP comes equipped with an out-
exterior chase. See Figure 10.1.			side air inlet to feed combustion air from outside the home,
			along with an outside air termination cap. Consideration

Locating the fireplace in a basement, near frequently opened	should be given to these factors before deciding on a loca-
doors, central heat outlets or returns, or other locations of
	tion. See Sections 2 and 10.

Note: A minimum 1/2 in. air clearance must be maintained at the back and 1 in. minimum clearance to the sides of the fireplace assembly.

Chimney sections at any level require a 2 in. minimum air space clearance between the framing and chimney sections.

Note: In addition to these framing dimensions, also reference the following sections:

•Clearances (Section 3.B.)

•Mantel (Section 8.F.)

•Fireplace Dimensions (Section 12.A.)

D

E

	A	Across a corner
		C
			24 in.
F
			(610mm)

As a

room H A divider

48in.

(1219mm)

B

G

A

In an exterior chase or projecting into a garage

Along a wall

I

A

24 in.

(610mm)

B

B

24 in.

(610mm)

Model		A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I
#7100FP
	in.	41-7/8	16	89-1/2	63-5/16	22-7/16	44-3/4	14-1/16	55-15/16	50-7/8
(Dimensions for
		1063	406	2273	1608	570	1137	357	1421	1292
finished walls)	mm

Figure 10.1 Fireplace Locations

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