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Quadra-Fire • COLBAY-INS • 7002-109 Rev. N • 8/10
5
5
Fireplace Size Requirements
In addition to these dimensions, also reference Clearances
and Mantel Projections (Section 5.B).
A. Minimum Fireplace Opening
Minimum fi replace opening requirements are shown in
Figure 5.1.
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate
clearance around air openings and for service access.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be locat-
ed out of traffi c and away from furniture and draperies.
• The fi rebrick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails, screen
mesh and log grates can be removed from a factory
built fi rebox in order to gain minimum gas insert opening
requirements.
• Any smoke shelves, shields and baffl es may be removed
from the factory built fi rebox if attached with mechanical
fasteners.
• The metal fl oor of the solid fuel fi rebox may be removed to
facilitate the installation of the insert. The appliance may
not be placed directly on the base of the outer wrap, a 3/8
inch airspace must be provided between the insert and
the fl oor of the outer wrap. Use the levelling legs to raise
the insert a minimum of 3/8 inch. The original fi replace
may never be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
The sidewalls and top structure of the fi rebox may not
be altered with the exception of removable baffl es and
dampers.
• Cutting of any sheet metal parts of the fi replace in which
the gas fi replace insert is to be installed is prohibited,
except the fl oor as tested for and as noted above.
MINIMUM FIREBOX OPENING
Height:
Width: Depth:
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Top
Bottom
Inches
19
13-1/2
26
20
13
13
Millimeters
483
343
660
508
330
330
RIGHT SIDE OF STOVE
F
G
A
B
C
E
D
Figure 5.1 Appliance Dimensions
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
inches
20
25-7/8
10-7/8
8-5/16
29
21-1/2
19
Millimeters
508
657
276
211
737
546
483
* Note: If exhaust collar on insert and
fi replace damper do not line
up, add 4 inches (102 mm) to
minimum fi replace height for
bends in vent pipe.
