Quadra-Fire • QVI30S, QVI35S • 340-901 Rev. i • 6/09
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Installation Preparation
Fire Risk.
A hearth or hearth extension (if present) must
comply with either of the following:
• The solid fuel burning fi replace manufacturer’s
specifi cation.
• Local building codes required by authority
having jurisdiction.
• NFPA
211
Prepare the existing solid fuel masonry or factory built
non-combustible fi rebox for installation.
A. Flue Damper
Fully lock the solid fuel fi replace’s fl ue damper in the open
position, OR completely remove it.
B. Chimney
• Ensure chimney is constructed of non-combustible
materials.
• Ensure chimney is clean and in good working order.
• Ensure that all chimney cleanouts fi t properly to prevent
air leakage into chimney.
C. Gas Line
D. Hearth or Hearth Extension
E. Fireplace Conversion Notice
Permanently attach the label with the following warning
to the inside lower back of the fi replace fi rebox into which
the insert is being installed. Silicone may be required to
properly secure the label.
Fire Risk.
This fi replace has been converted for use with
a gas fi replace insert only and cannot be used
for burning wood or solid fuels unless all original
parts have been replaced, and the fi replace re-
approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
F. Remote Control
The receiver for the remotes must be installed BETWEEN
the base pan of the insert and the fi rebox of the wood-
burning fi replace (see photo below).
Note:
If the factory built fi replace has no gas access hole
provided, an access hole of 1 inch (25 mm) diameter or
less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the
fi rebox in a proper workmanship - like manner. This access
hole must be plugged with non-combustible insulation after
the gas supply line has been installed.
• Install gas line into fi rebox cavity.
• Check local codes and gas line sizing requirements
following NFPA54. See Section 8.
Prior to installing the gas insert:
• Have the chimney and adjacent structure inspected
and cleaned by qualifi ed professionals. Hearth & Home
Technologies recommends that NFI or CSIA certifi ed
professionals, or technicians under the direction of certi-
fi ed professionals, conduct a minimum of a NFPA 211
Level 2 inspection of the chimney.
• Replace component parts of the chimney and fi replace
as specifi ed by the professionals.
• Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney
is properly secured.
EXISTING BOTTOM OF
FIREPLACE
REMOTE
RECEIVER
UNIT
EXISTING SIDE
REFRACTORY
WARNING
WARNING
