Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09
54
0 in.
0 in.
0 in.
15 1/2 in.
43 3/8 in.
Wall finishing material
may be combustible - Top
and Sides
High Temperature Sealant (300° F/149° C min.)
Non-Combustible Zone
Figure 14.2 Non-combustible Facing Diagram
A. Facing Material
• The QFP38 is shipped with a metal front upper in
place.
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The front upper can be removed if replaced with non-
combustible materials. See Section 1.E. for materials
that may be used.
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Do not cover or replace this non-combustible upper
front with combustible materials.
• The metal front upper may be covered with
non-
combustible
materials
.
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Locate the slots on each side of the metal front upper
(see Figure 14.1, #1). Loosen the screws.
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Locate and remove four screws holding the upper to
the fi rebox (see Figure 14.2, #2).
- Slide the front upper towards the back of the fi rebox
1/2 in. (13 mm) as shown in Figure 14.1, #3.
- Tighten the screws on each side of the front upper
(Figure 14.1, #1).
- Replace the four screws to hold the upper to the
fi rebox (Figure 14.1, #2).
- You may now install non-combustible materials to
the face of the front upper.
• Combustible
fi nish wall material may be butted up to the
unit and the front upper.
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The unit is shipped with door templates attached. The
wall material should go behind the templates and butt
up to the edge of the unit. Refer to Figure 14.2.
• The joints next to the unit should be fi lled with high
temperature sealant.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible ma-
terials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with all
minimum clearances to combustibles as specifi ed in this
manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will inter-
fere with proper operation of doors and louvers.
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14
Finishing
1. Slot
(Loosen screw each side)
2. Remove
four screws
3. Slide front
upper towards
back of unit.
Figure 14.1 Covering Front Upper
