Quadra-Fire EXCURSION-I, EXCURSION-II, EXCURSION-III Installation Manual

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Installation Manual

Installation and Appliance Setup

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.

NOTICE: DO NOT discard this manual!

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must be

performed by a licensed plumber or gas tter.

See Table of Contents for location of additional Commonwealth

of Massachusetts requirements.

This appliance may be installed as an OEM
installation in manufactured home (USA
only) or mobile home and must be installed
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and the Manufactured Home

Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24
CFR, Part 3280 in the United States, or the
Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes,
CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series, in Canada.

This appliance is only for use with the type(s)

of gas indicated on the rating plate. This

appliance is not convertible for use with other

gases, unless a certied kit is used.

• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

• What to do if you smell gas

- DO NOT try to light any appliance.

- DO NOT touch any electrical switch. DO

NOT use any phone in your building.

- Leave the building immediately.

- Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup­plier’s instructions.

- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the re department.

• Installation and service must be performed

by a qualied installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.

WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.

DANGER

HOT GLASS WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of

burns from the hot viewing glass is provided
with this appliance and shall be installed for

the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.

Models: EXCURSION-I
EXCURSION-II
EXCURSION-III

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Safety Alert Key:

• DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.

• WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.

• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

• NOTICE: Used to address practices not related to personal injury.

Table of Contents

Installation Standard Work Checklist ....................3

1 Product Specic and Important Safety Information

A. Appliance Certication ............................4

B. Glass Specications ..............................4

C. BTU Specications ...............................4

D. High Altitude Installations .......................... 4

E. Non-Combustible Materials Specication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

F. Combustible Materials Specication .................4

G. Electrical Codes .................................4

H. California ...................................... 4

2 Getting Started

A. Design and Installation Considerations ............... 5

B. Good Faith Wall Surface .......................... 7

C. Tools and Supplies Needed ........................ 7

D. Inspect Appliance and Components ..................7

3 Appliance / Fireplace Requirements and
clearances

A. Appliance/Decorative Front Dimension Diagrams .......8

B. Minimum Fireplace Opening ......................13

C. Wall Extension .................................15

D. Mantel, Wall Projections, & Hearth Extensions ........17

E. Hearth Extension ...............................18

4 Installation Preparation

A. Cleaning ......................................19

B. Flue Damper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

C. Gas Line ......................................19

D. Fireplace Conversion Notice ...................... 19

E. Electrical Outlet Box .............................19

5 Installing Vent Pipe and Appliance

A. Vent Limits .................................... 20

B. Using Vertical Restrictor .......................... 21

C. Venting Components ............................22

D. Connecting to SLP ..............................23

E. Connecting Vent Pipe ............................24

F. Placing, Securing and Leveling the Appliance .........25

G. Installing Termination Cap ........................26

6 Electrical Information

A. General Information .............................27

B. Wiring Requirements ............................28

C. Installation / Service for Fan ......................29

D. Installation / Service for Halogens ..................30

7 Gas Information

A. Fuel Conversion ................................31

B. Gas Pressure .................................. 32

C. Gas Connection ................................32

D. High Altitude Installations ......................... 33

E. Air Shutter Setting .............................. 33

F. Service / Replace Appliance Gas Valve .............. 33

8 Finishing

A. Mantel, Wall Projections & Hearth Extensions ......... 34

B. Hearth Extension ...............................35

9 Appliance Setup

A. Fixed Glass Assembly ...........................36

B. Remove the Shipping Materials .................... 37

C. Clean the Appliance .............................37

D. Accessories ...................................37

E. Refractory ....................................38

F. Ember Rocks Placement .........................40

G. Mystic Embers Placement ........................ 40

H. Ember Placement ...............................40

I. Install the Log Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

J. Install Decorative Front and Surround ............... 49

K. Appliance Break-In .............................. 50

L. Heat Management .............................. 50

10 Reference Materials

A. Vent Components ...............................51

B. Accessories ................................... 52

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Installation Standard Work Checklist

Customer:
Lot/Address:

Model (circle one): EXCURSION-I, EXCURSION-II,
EXCURSION-III

Date Installed:
Location of Fireplace:
Installer:
Dealer/Distributor Phone #

Serial #:

Comments: Further description of the issues, who is responsible (Installer/ Builder/ Other Trades, etc) and corrective

action needed _____________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Comments Communicated to party responsible ____________________ by ______________________on ___________
(Builder / Gen. Contractor/) (Installer) (Date)

Appliance Install YES IF NO, WHY?

Verify replace is clean and remove/block open damper/modify

damper for vent pipe clearance (Section 4). ___________________________
Locate multi-purpose tool (Section 2). ___________________________
Appliance is leveled and secured (Section 5.F). ___________________________

Venting/Chimney Section 5

Exhaust and inlet ex vent pipe are properly formed and routed through
existing replace damper. ___________________________
Exhaust and inlet ex vent pipe are properly installed to the correct collars,

sealed and secured to top slide plate and to the termination cap. ___________________________
Vertical restrictors are properly set (if applicable). ___________________________

Exterior roof ashing installed and sealed. ___________________________

Termination cap installed, secured and sealed to top slide plate. ___________________________

Electrical Section 6

Unswitched power (110-120 VAC) provided to the appliance. ___________________________
Switch wires properly installed. ___________________________

Gas Section 7

Proper appliance for fuel type. ___________________________
Was a conversion performed? ___________________________

Leak check performed and inlet pressure veried. ___________________________
Veried proper air shutter setting for installation type. ___________________________

Finishing Section 8
Combustible materials not installed in non-combustible areas. ___________________________

Veried all clearances meet installation manual requirements. ___________________________
Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements. ___________________________

Appliance Setup Section 9

All packaging and protective materials removed (inside & outside of appliance). ___________________________
Refractories, logs, media and embers installed correctly. ___________________________
Glass assembly and glass seal plate installed and secured. ___________________________

Accessories installed properly. ___________________________
Surround and decorative front properly installed. See instructions shipped
with appliance front. ___________________________

Manual bag and all of its contents are removed from inside/under
the appliance and given to party responsible for use and operation. ___________________________
Fireplace warning plate is attached to the existing woodburning replace. ___________________________
Remote control is programmed, functions veried using remote control ___________________________

instructions.

Started appliance and veried no gas leaks exist. ___________________________

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Hearth & Home Technologies recommends the following:

• Photographing the installation and copying this checklist for your le.

• That this checklist remain visible at all times on the appliance until the installation is complete.

This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this

installation manual.

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Failure to install appliance according to these instructions could

lead to a re or explosion.

ATTENTION INSTALLER:

Follow this Standard Work Checklist

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A. Appliance Certication

E. Non-Combustible Materials Specication

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.

Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136,
Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in
a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 ºC shall be considered

non-combustible materials.

F. Combustible Materials Specication

Materials made of or surfaced with wood, compressed pa-

per, plant bers, plastics, or other material that can ignite
and burn, whether ame proofed or not, or plastered or
unplastered shall be considered combustible materials.

G. Electrical Codes

NOTICE: This appliance must be electrically wired
and grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with National Electric Code

ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric
Code CSA C22.1.

• A 110-120 VAC circuit for this product must be pro-

tected with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection,
in compliance with the applicable electrical codes,
when it is installed in locations such as in bathrooms

or near sinks.

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Product Specic and Important Safety Information

This product is listed to ANSI standards for “Vented Gas
Fireplace Heaters” and applicable sections of “Gas Burn-

ing Heating Appliances for Manufactured Homes and

Recreational Vehicles”, and “Gas Fired Appliances for
Use at High Altitudes”.

Quadra-Fire gas inserts are designed for installations into
solid fuel masonry or factory built replaces that have been
installed in accordance with the National, Provincial, State
and local building codes. Fireplaces are to be constructed

of non-combustible materials and, in the absence of local

or regional codes, meet criteria of NFPA 211. No additional
outside air source is required.

NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE.

This appliance is tested and approved as either supplemen-

tal room heat or as a decorative appliance. It should not be
factored as primary heat in residential heating calculations.

NOTICE: This installation must conform with local codes.
In the absence of local codes you must comply with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest edition in
the U.S.A. and the CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes in
Canada.

B. Glass Specications

This appliance is equipped with 5 mm ceramic glass. Re­place glass only with 5 mm ceramic glass. Please contact
your dealer for replacement glass.

C. BTU Specications

MODELS: EXCURSION-I, EXCURSION-II,

EXCURSION-III

LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

TYPE: Direct Vent Heater

STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88-2017 CSA 2.33-2017

D. High Altitude Installations

NOTICE: If the heating value of the gas has been reduced,
these rules do not apply. Check with your local gas utility
or authorities having jurisdiction.

When installing above 2000 feet elevation:

• In the USA: Reduce input rate 4% for each 1000 feet

above 2000 feet.

• In CANADA: Input ratings are certied without a eduction

of input rate for elevations up to 4500 feet (1370 m)

above sea level. Please consult provincial and/or
local authorities having jurisdiction for installations at
elevations above 4500 feet (1370 m).

Check with your local gas utility to determine proper
orice size.

H. California

WARNING: This product and the fuels used to

operate this product (liquid propane or natural

gas), and the products of combustion of such fuels, can

expose you to chemicals including benzene, which is
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.
P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Models

(U.S. or Canada)

Maximum

Input

BTU/h

Minimum

Input

BTU/h

Orice

Size

(DMS)

EXCURSION-I (NG) (0-2000 FT) 27,000 18,900 40

EXCURSION-I

(Propane)

(0-2000 FT) 25,000 17,500 53

EXCURSION-II (NG) (0-2000 FT) 32,700 22,890 35

EXCURSION-II

(Propane)

(0-2000 FT) 32,000 22,400 51

EXCURSION-III (NG) (0-2000 FT) 35,000 24,500 33

EXCURSION-III

(Propane)

(0-2000 FT) 35,000 24,500 50

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Getting Started

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For
assistance or additional information, consult a qualied
service technician, service agency or your dealer.

A. Design and Installation Considerations

Quadra-Fire gas inserts are designed for installations into
solid fuel masonry or UL127 listed factory built replaces.
No additional outside air source is required.

Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state and na-

tional codes and regulations. Consult insurance carrier, local
building inspector, re ofcials or authorities having jurisdic­tion over restrictions, installation inspection and permits.

Prior to installing the gas insert:

• Ensure chimney is constructed of non-combustible

materials.

• Ensure chimney is clean and in good working order.

• Ensure that all chimney cleanouts t properly to prevent
air leakage into chimney.

• Ensure combustible mantel and surround clearances

comply with insert requirements.

• Ensure all joints are properly engaged and the chimney
is properly secured.

• Determine minimum replace size. See Section 3.A and

3.B.

• Determine gas supply piping requirements.

• Determine electrical wiring requirements.

• Determine nishing details.

• Determine whether optional accessories—devices such

as a wall switch or remote control—are desired.

Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by

qualied personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certied professionals.

Figure 2.1 Multi-Purpose Tool

GAS SHUT-OFF

DISENGAGE
SLIDE PLATE

ENGAGE
SLIDE PLATE

GLASS CLIPS

Multi-Purpose Tool

• See Figure 2.1 for multi-purpose tool functions and
features.

• See Figure 2.2 for multi-purpose tool shipping location.

• See Figure 2.3 for multi-purpose tool storage location
options.

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Figure 2.3 Multi-Purpose Tool Storage Options

OPTION B

OPTION A

MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL

MULTI-PURPOSE
TOOL SHIPPED ZIP­TIED IN THIS AREA OF
THE APPLIANCE

Figure 2.2 Multi-Purpose Tool shipping Location

OPTION C

Multi-purpose tool can be stored in appliance manual

bag.

Multi-purpose tool can be

stored behind the surround.

Multi-purpose tool can be
stored behind the appliance

front.

Multi-Purpose Tool - Shipping Location

Multi-Purpose Tool - Storage Options

NOTE: This is not an option for

all Inside Fit (INFIT) fronts.

• Remove multi-purpose tool by cutting and discarding

zip-tie.

• See Figure 2.3 for multi-purpose tool storage.

• See Figure 2.1 for multi-purpose tool features / functions.

DO NOT store appliance manual bag in or around
the appliance.

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D. Inspect Appliance and Components

• Carefully remove the appliance and components from

the packaging.

• The vent system components, decorative fronts and

surrounds are shipped in separate packages.

• If packaged separately, the log set and appliance grate
must be installed.

• Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment,

particularly the condition of the glass.

• Read all of the instructions before starting the instal­lation. Follow these instructions carefully during the

installation to ensure maximum safety and benet.

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Damaged parts
could impair safe operation. DO NOT install damaged, in­complete or substitute components. Keep appliance dry.

Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for,

and the warranty will be voided by, the following actions:

• Installation and use of any damaged appliance or vent

system component.

• Modication of the appliance or vent system.

• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth & Home

Technologies.

• Improper positioning of the gas logs or the glass door.

• Installation and/or use of any component part not approved

by Hearth & Home Technologies.

Any such action may cause a re hazard.

WARNING! Risk of Fire, Explosion or Electric Shock!
DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under

water. Call a qualied service technician to inspect the

appliance and to replace any part of the control system
and/or gas control which has been under water.

C. Tools and Supplies Needed

Before beginning the installation be sure that the following

tools and building supplies are available.
Tape measure Pliers
Hammer Phillips screwdriver
Voltmeter Electric drill and bits (1/4 in.)

Gloves Safety glasses
Level Reciprocating saw

Manometer Flat blade screwdriver
Stove cement / Aluminum foil tape
3/16 in. Allen wrench (Rear Leveling Legs)

Elongated pressure taps (Recommended)

Noncorrosive leak check solution
Caulking material (300 ºF minimum continuous exposure

rating)

Figure 2.4 Good Faith Wall Surface Temperatures Above Appliance

B. Good Faith Wall Surface

NOTICE: Temperatures listed above are taken with a
temperature measuring probe as prescribed by the test

standard used for appliance certication. Temperatures

on walls or mantels taken with an infrared thermometer
may yield increased temperatures of up to 30 ºF or more
depending on the thermometer settings and material

characteristics being measured. Use appropriate nishing

materials that are able to withstand these conditions. For

additional nishing guidelines, see Section 8.

MEASUREME NTS FROM TOP

OF THE SUR ROUND OPENING

CEILING

APPLIANCE SURROU ND

SURROUND
OPENING

18 IN.

22 IN.

16 IN.

12 IN.

24 IN.

28 IN.

34 IN.

40 IN.

46 IN.

52 IN.

151 ºF

138 ºF

135 ºF

127 ºF

125 ºF

120 ºF

115 ºF

110 ºF

108 ºF

106 ºF

If installing a television (TV) above the appliance, see
Section 3 of the appliance Owner’s Manual.

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Appliance / Fireplace Requirements and Clearances

A. Appliance/Decorative Front Dimension Diagrams

Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. For addditional clearances refer to Sections 3.D and 3.E.

Figure 3.1 Appliance Dimensions

*Note: Location G is the appliance depth measurement, for installation depth reference Location E on

Figure 3.8.

MODEL DIMENSIONS

Location

25 in. 30 in. 35 in.

IN MM IN MM IN MM

A 14-5/8 372 19-5/8 499 24-5/8 626

B 26-1/8 664 31-1/8 791 36-1/8 918

C 22-1/2 572 27-1/2 699 32-1/2 826

D 12-7/16 316 15-15/16 405 19-3/8 492

E 17-1/16 433 20-3/4 527 24 610

F 16-5/8 422 20-1/8 511 23-5/8 600

G* 14-1/2 368 14-1/2 369 14-1/2 368

H 7-5/16 186 9-13/16 249 12-5/16 313

I 15 381 18-15/16 481 21-7/16 545

F

K

J

GAS LINE
ACCESS

C

D

E

R

I

A

H

B

G

O

N

P

Q

ELECTRICAL
ACCESS

L

M

MODEL DIMENSIONS

Location

25 in. 30 in. 35 in.

IN MM IN MM IN MM

J 5-11/16 144 5-11/16 144 5-11/16 144

K 5-7/8 149 5-7/8 149 5-7/8 149

L 9 229 9 229 9 229

M 8-3/4 222 8-3/4 222 8-3/4 222

N 2-1/8 54 2-1/8 54 2-1/8 54

O 4-1/16 103 4-1/16 103 4-1/16 103

P 5-3/4 146 5-3/4 146 5-3/4 146

Q 8-3/4 222 8-3/4 222 8-3/4 222

R 2-7/16 62 2-7/16 62 2-7/16 62

TOP VIEW

LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE

FRONT VIEW

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Figure 3.2 Decorative Front Dimensions - Forge Arch

DECORATIVE FRONT - FORGE ARCH

A B C D E F G

EXCURSION-I FA-EXC25

in. 27 14-3/4 3-1/4 31 20 19-1/2 1/2

mm 686 375 83 787 508 495 13

EXCURSION-II FA-EXC30

in. 32 15-3/16 3-1/4 36 23-1/2 23 1/2

mm 813 386 83 914 597 584 13

EXCURSION-III FA-EXC35

in. 37 19-3/16 3-1/4 41 27 26-1/2 1/2

mm 940 487 83 1041 686 673 13

F

D
A

B

C

G

E

*

* NOTICE: 1/2 inch gap must be maintained

or components will overheat.

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Figure 3.3 Decorative Front Dimensions - Tuscan Arch

DECORATIVE FRONT - TUSCAN ARCH

A B C D E F G

EXCURSION-I TA-EXC25

in. 27-5/16 12-1/16 3-1/4 31 20 19-1/2 1/2

mm 694 306 83 787 508 495 13

EXCURSION-II TA-EXC30

in. 32-5/16 15-9/16 3-1/4 36 23-1/2 23 1/2

mm 821 395 83 914 597 584 13

EXCURSION-III TA-EXC35

in. 33-9/16 18-13/16 3-1/4 41 27 26-1/2 1/2

mm 852 478 83 1041 686 673 13

F

D
A

B

C

G

E

*

* NOTICE: 1/2 inch gap must be maintained

or components will overheat.

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Figure 3.4 Decorative Front Dimensions - Mission Full View

DECORATIVE FRONT - MISSION FULL VIEW

A B C D E F G

EXCURSION-I MFV-EXC25

in. 26-1/4 14-1/2 3 31-1/4 20 19-1/2 1/2

mm 667 368 76 794 508 495 13

EXCURSION-II MFV-EXC30

in. 31-1/4 18 3 36-1/4 23-1/2 23 1/2

mm 794 457 76 921 597 584 13

EXCURSION-III MFV-EXC35

in. 36-1/4 21-1/2 3 41-1/4 27 26-1/2 1/2

mm 921 546 76 1048 686 673 13

F

D
A

B

C

G

E

*

* NOTICE: 1/2 inch gap must be maintained

or components will overheat.

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Figure 3.5 Decorative Front Dimensions - Inside Fit

DECORATIVE FRONTS - INSIDE FIT

A B C D E F G

EXCURSION-I INFIT-25

in. 22-5/8 12-9/16 1-7/8 25-5/8 17 16-1/2 1/2

mm 575 319 48 651 432 420 13

EXCURSION-II INFIT-30

in. 27-5/8 16-1/16 1-7/8 30-5/8 20-1/2 20 1/2

mm 702 408 48 778 521 508 13

EXCURSION-III INFIT-35

in. 32-5/8 19-9/16 1-7/8 35-5/8 24 23-1/2 1/2

mm 829 497 48 905 610 597 13

F

D
A

B

C

G

E

*

* NOTICE: 1/2 inch gap must be maintained

or components will overheat.

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B. Minimum Fireplace Opening

Minimum replace opening requirements for a standard 3/4
inch deep surround are shown in Figure 3.8. For smaller
openings, a custom surround is available.

WARNING! Risk of Fire or Burns! Provide adequate
clearance around air openings and for service access.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be locat­ed out of trafc and away from furniture and draperies.

For Installation into a Zero Clearance Wood burning re­place:

• The brick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails, screen

mesh and log grates can be removed from a factory

built rebox in order to gain minimum gas insert opening
requirements.

• Any smoke shelves, shields and bafes may be removed
from the factory built rebox if attached with mechanical
fasteners.

Figure 3.6 Solid Fuel Floor Clearance

SIDE VIEW

MINIMUM 1/4 IN. REQUIRED

COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR UNDERNEATH APPLIANCE

• The appliance may not be placed directly on the base of

the outer wrap, a 1/4 inch airspace MUST be provided
between the insert and the oor of the outer wrap. Use
the leveling legs to raise the insert a minimum of 1/4 inch.
The original replace may never be returned to solid
fuel in this condition. The sidewalls and top structure
of the rebox may not be altered with the exception of
removable bafes and dampers.

1/2 in.

NOTICE: 1/2 inch gap must be maintained or components
will overheat.

Figure 3.7 Minimum Required 1/2 in. Gap

• The metal oor of the solid fuel rebox may be removed
to facilitate the installation of the insert.

• Cutting of any sheet metal parts of the replace in which
the gas replace insert is to be installed is prohibited,
except the oor as tested for and as noted above.

• A minimum 1/4 inch gap from the bottom of the appliance
to the metal oor of the solid fuel rebox is REQUIRED.
See side view in Figure 3.6.

• Manufactured gas inserts can be installed as a zero
clearance appliance. See Section 3C for clearance
detail.

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Figure 3.8 Firebox Opening - Standard Surround - 3/4 in.

In addition to these dimensions, also reference Section 3.D and 3.E.

TOP VIEW

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

*Unit depth is measured to the back of the surround to give the depth needed for installation.

F

D

C

A

B

F

E

3/4 in.

MINIMUM FIREBOX OPENING

Location

25 inch 30 inch 35 inch

Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters

A Opening Width - Rear 15-1/8 384 20-1/8 511 25-1/8 638

B Opening Width - Front 26-5/8 676 31-5/8 803 36-5/8 930

C Opening Height - Front 17-5/16 439 21 533 24-1/4 616

D Opening Height - Rear 15-1/4 387 19-3/16 487 21-11/16 551

E* Unit Opening Depth 15 381 15 381 15 381

F Venting Depth - Front 7-5/8 194 7-5/8 194 7-5/8 194

Note: Dimensions assume 1/4 inch clearance on all sides.
Note: If exhaust collar on insert and replace damper do not line up, add 4 inches (102 mm) to minimum replace

height for bends in vent pipe.

Custom Surrounds

Custom surrounds are available. See your dealer for information. Standard surrounds are 3/4 inches deep. Custom
surrounds are available up to 3 inches deep. A 3 inch deep surround would reduce the unit opening depth (E*) by 2-1/4
inches (3 in. - 3/4 in. = 2-1/4 in).

On Site Custom Surrounds

On site custom surrounds are available. See your dealer for information. On site custom surrounds are ush and have
no depth. A ush surround would increase the unit opening depth (E*) by 3/4 inch.

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C. Wall Extension

Figure 3.10 Non-Combustible Facing Requirement

Figure 3.11 Non-Combustible Framing / Facing Requirement

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear-

ances to combustibles as specied. Framing or nishing

material closer than the minimums listed must be construct­ed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs,
concrete board, etc).

Combustible facings must not extend behind the insert
surround. See Section 1.E and 1.F.

Non-Combustible Materials Specication

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.

Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136,
Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a
Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 ºC.

• Facing and/or nishing materials must not interfere with
air ow through decorative fronts.

• Facing and/or nishing materials must never overhang
into the glass opening.

• Observe all clearances when applying combustible

materials.

• Maximum depth of wall extension is 12 inches. This
may be limited by the ex pipe’s ability to connect to the
starting collar.

• Covering combustible materials with non-combustible

materials does not qualify material as non-combustible.

WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT apply combustible
materials beyond the minimum clearances. Comply with

all minimum clearances to combustibles as specied in

this manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will
interfere with proper operation of decorative fronts.

FLOOR

x

Y

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE

C

L

UNIT X Y

25 in. 31 52

30 in. 33-1/2 56

35 in. 36 60

UNIT X Y

25 in. 31 52

30 in. 33-1/2 56

35 in. 36 60

A non-combustible wall extension can be used to cover
an existing masonry surface. Wall extensions are typically
used to improve cosmetics.

Surrounds MUST overlap wall extension.

X - Measure from center

of rebox opening.

Y - Measure from the
bottom of the appliance.

FLOOR

EXISTING MASONRY WALL

NEW WALL
FACE

WALL EXTENSION

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE

Figure 3.9 Non-Combustible Framing Requirement

FLOOR

x

Y

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE

C

L

EXISTING MASONRY WALL

NEW WALL
FACE

WALL EXTENSION

12 in. max.

DEPTH

X - Measure from center

of rebox opening.

Y - Measure from the
bottom of the appliance.

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FACING

STEEL STUD
END VIEW

MASONRY
WALL

STEEL STUD
SIDE VIEW

SEAL
TRANSITION

12 in.
MAXIMUM

APPLIANCE

Figure 3.12 Transition Sealing Detail for Wall Extensions (Side View)

Painting

If desired nishing includes a painted wall, a high-quality
100% acrylic latex paint with a high-quality latex primer

base coat are recommended around the appliance to limit

discoloration. Oil-based or standard acrylic paints may
be more prone to discoloration due to heat exposure.

Drywall Joint-Crack Prevention and Repair

Drywall joints around the replace will be affected by ex­posure to elevated temperatures, along with other envi­ronmental, structural factors due to new construction, and

methods used to install and nish the drywall. If a crack
does emerge adjacent to the replace, it can be perma­nently repaired by lling it with a paintable latex caulk,
followed by repainting.

Some movement of the screws used to secure the non-

combustible board to the appliance/surround framing is
expected. If a blemish begins to show over a screw head,
sand the surface to remove the blemish and repaint.

Wall Extension

Wall extension must be sealed to existing masonry
wall. See Figure 3.12. Framing studs may not sit ush
against existing masonry wall. In order to keep heat

from escaping behind the wall this transition must be

sealed.

• Seal with a high temperature silicone 300 °F.

and / or

• Packing insulation into voids between the masonry wall
and steel studs is acceptable.

Note: Combustible materials may be used to seal wall

extension to existing masonry wall as long as it is out­side the non-combustible zone.

NOTE: Concealed sections of 3 in. ex pipe must
be contained inside existing masonary replace
ue vent or installed into an existing wood burn-

ing vent system.