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Quadra-Fire • QFI30FB-IFT, QFI35FB-IFT Installation Manual • 2555-980 Rev. C • 9/18
EXISTING NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING
12 IN.
MAX.
12 IN. MIN.
Figure 10.1 Mantel Clearance
10
Finishing
A. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Comply with all minimum clear-
ances to combustibles as specified. Framing or finishing
material closer than the minimums listed must be construct-
ed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs,
concrete board, etc).
Clearance to combustible material under the insert is 3/4
in. (19 mm). Clearance from top of fireplace opening for
combustibles extending 12 Inches max. is 12 Inches.
• Use leveling legs to raise insert minimum 3/4 in. (19 mm)
above combustible material or outer wrap of factory built
firebox.
• If 3/4 in. gap is not achievable, the appliance may be
placed directly on a non-metallic 1/2 in. non-combustible
board. See Figure 10.2 for minimum required coverage
area.
Combustible facings must not extend behind the insert
surround. For non-combustible material specifications
refer to section 1.E.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
AREA
D
W
Figure 10.2 Alternate Minimum Non-Combustible Board Coverage
Requirement
SIZE
DEPTH (D) WIDTH (W)
30 in.
14
21
35 in.
15
25
