Safety Alert Key:
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DANGER!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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NOTICE:
Indicates practices which may cause damage to the fireplace or to property.
Table of Contents
1 Product Specific & Important Safety Information
A. Fireplace Certification
4
B. Glass Specifications
4
C. Non-Combustible Materials
4
D. Combustible Materials
4
E. Electrical Codes
5
2 Getting Started
A. Typical Fireplace System
6
B. Design and Installation Considerations
7
1. Selecting Fireplace Locations
7
2. Locating Fireplace & Chimney
8
C. Tools and Supplies Needed
9
D. Inspect Fireplace and Components
9
E. Fireplace System Requirements
9
3 Framing and Clearances
A. Fireplace Dimensions
10
B. Clearances
11
1. Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
12
C. Construct the Chase
13
D. Frame the Fireplace
14
E. Secure and Level the Fireplace
14
F. Protective Metal Hearth Strips
15
G. Facing Material
15
H. Outside Air Kit
16
I. Auxiliary Convection Air System
18
J. Heat Zone Kit (Optional)
20
4 Electrical Wiring
5 Chimney and Termination Requirements
A. Chimney Requirements
24
B. Offsets/Returns
25
C. Termination Requirements
26
6 Chimney Installation
A. Typical Chimney System
27
B. Assemble Chimney Sections
28
C. Install Chimney Air kit (CAK4A)
28
D. Secure Offset/Return
30
E. Install Ceiling Firestops
30
F. Install Attic Insulation Shield
31
G. Roof Penetration
32
H. Manufactured Home Installation
32
I. Install Chase/Chase Top
33
J. Termination Cap Requirements
34
K. Install Termination Cap
34
7 Finishing
A. Template
36
B Finish the Wall
36
1. Stone, Brick Finish
36
2. Tile, Granite, Marble Finish
36
C. Mantel and Wall Projections
37
D. Finishing the Hearth Extension
37
E. Non-Combustible Sealant Material
39
8 Fireplace Setup
A. Firebrick Placement
40
B. Baffle and Blanket Placement
41
C. Install Fascia (Fronts)
41
9 Reference Materials
A. Chimney Components
42
B. Accessories
46
MESH-HHT Firescreen
46
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Quadra-Fire • 7100 FP • 433-3610 Installation Manual • Rev G • 5/27/14
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