Quadra-Fire • QVI-25FB-S • 2031-910 Rev. D • 3/08
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Fireplace Size Requirements
A. Minimum Fireplace Opening
Minimum fi replace opening requirements are shown in
Figure 3.1.
• 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, baffl es and the metal fl oor
of the unit may be removed from a factory built fi rebox if
attached with mechanical fasteners. If the appliance is
placed on the base of the outer wrap, a ¼ inch airspace
must be provided between the insert and the fl oor of the
outer wrap.
• Cutting of any sheet metal parts of the fi replace in which
the gas fi replace insert is to be installed is prohibited.
Figure 3.1 Fireplace Opening
NOTE: For actual appliance dimensions refer to Section 15.
20-3/8 in.
14-7/16 in.
29-3/4 in.
15 in.
5-9/16 in.
1-1/16 in.
18-15/16 in.
GAS INLET
(GAS BALL VALVE NOT SHOWN)
Fire Risk
Provide adequate clearance:
• Around air openings
• To combustibles
• For service access
Locate appliance away from traffi c areas.
WARNING
EXISTING MINIMUM WOODBURNING FIREPLACE SIZE
Location Inches Millimeters
A Front Width 30-7/8 784
B Rear Width 25-5/8 651
C Depth 15 381
D Height 19-1/2 495
* 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.
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