Quadra-Fire • QV26E • 4038-827 Rev E • 02/05
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Finishing
A. Finishing Material
• Combustible Material
Material which is made of or surfaced with wood,
compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics, or any material
capable of igniting and burning, whether flame proofed or
not, plastered or not plastered.
• Non-Combustible Material
Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are
those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete,
slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.
Grilles/
Mesh
Combustible
Finishing
Material
Figure 6.1 Finishing Materials
B. Finishing Checklist
• Power supply service must be completed prior to finishing
to avoid reconstruction.
•
Grilles and air openings cannot be covered in any
circumstances.
Note:
The heater is a zero clearance fireplace and may
be finished with combustible or noncombustible finishing
materials.
When
using paint or lacquer to finish the mantel, they must
be heat-resistant to prevent discoloration.
Note:
Finishing materials are normally installed behind
the nailing flanges or up to the sides of the nailing flanges.
Allow room for the front to be added and the heater to be
anchored.
C. Mantel
The height that a combustible mantel is fitted above the
heater is dependent on the height of the front selected.
• The minimum height is 1 in. (25 mm) above the front.
• Fronts available for the 26 in. heater:
- 24 in. (610 mm) high
- 28 in. (711 mm) high
- 32 in. (813 mm) high
3/4 in. - 12 in.
(19 mm - 305 mm)
Figure 6.2 Mantel Specifications
Fire Risk
Do NOT obstruct air inlet or outlet grilles.
Do NOT modify grilles.
• Modifying or covering grilles could cause
temperature rise and fire hazard.
Finishing materials must not interfere with:
• Air flow through grilles or louvers
• Operation of louvers or doors
• Access for service
WARNING
