3 Framing and Clearances

Note:

Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.

Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale.

Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference.

A.Selecting Appliance Location

When selecting a location for your appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls (see figure 3.1).

WARNING

Fire Risk

Provide adequate clearance:

Around air openings

To combustibles

• For service access

Locate appliance away from traffic areas.

Note: For actual appliance dimensions refer to Sec- tion 16.

F

B

A

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

• Clearances and Mantel Projections (Sections 3.C and 3.D)

• Vent Clearances and Framing (Section 6).

F

E

D

C

 

 

 

 

 

1/2 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model

 

A

B

C

D

E

F

Expression 36

 

Inches

41-1/2

17-1/4

32

45-1/4

64

12

(QV36A-FB)

Millimeters

1054

439

813

1150

1626

305

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 3.1 Appliance Locations

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Quadra-Fire owner manual Framing and Clearances, Selecting Appliance Location, Model, 41-1/2 17-1/4 45-1/4 QV36A-FB

QV36A-FB specifications

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