Quadra-Fire QV36-A, QV32-A manual Framing the Fireplace, Vent, Hole, u . Framing Dimensions

Step 2. Framing the Fireplace

Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo- date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia- gram below shows framing reference dimensions.

CAUTION: MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE

IS DEFINED BY 3” ABOVE THE

ELBOW FOR THE ENTIRE

WIDTH AND DEPTH (BEHIND THE FRONT HEADER) OF THE FIREBOX.

WALL STUD

3 1/2”

3”

WARNING:

To ensure proper clearances the front framing header must be installed on its narrow edge and to the front of the frame.

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A

C

Framing should be	VENT
	FRAMING
constructed of 2 X 4	HOLE
lumber or heavier.

The framing headers may rest on the fireplace stand-offs.

*The center of the framing hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm) above the center of the horizontal vent pipe.

Model	A	B	C	D	E *
QV36-A	42”	38 1/4”	16 1/4”	41”	27 7/8”
QV32-A	37”	33”	16 1/4”	36 1/2”	24 3/8”

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u Figure 5. Framing Dimensions

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