Quadra-Fire QV36DC-A owner manual Finishing, Hearth Extensions

Step 9. Finishing

Figure 36 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 2 and 3 for 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 IN- LET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.

		12”
		11”
		10”	31”
		9”
			TO CEILING
		8”
		7”	18”
		6”
			17”
		5”
	4”		16”
		15”
3”
		14”
		13”
		12”
2-1/2”		11”
		10”
		9”
1”	4”
	1”	TOP FRONT EDGE OF FIREPLACE
Figure 36.
Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions of
Combustibles above Fireplace

NOTE: There are 3 metal tabs holding the non-combustible board in place for shipping. These tabs are to be cut off or bent back before finishing around the fireplace front.

FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE

COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES

NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD	0

0 0

HIGH TEMPERATURE (300°F / 149°C MIN.)

TOP & SIDE SEAL JOINT

Figure 37. Sealant Material

CAUTION: IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (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 SUR- ROUND (SEE FIGURE 39).

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.

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