Quadra-Fire QFI30FB-IFT, QFI35FB-IFT Installation Manual
Installation Manual
Installation and Appliance Setup
CAUTION! Risk of Fire! DO NOT store instruction manuals inside replace cavity. High temperatures
could cause a re.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance, not inside the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. Do not store inside the appliance
NOTICE: DO NOT discard this manual!
Models:
QFI30FB-IFT
QFI35FB-IFT
WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.
• 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 qualied installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
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 certied kit is used.
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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 must be installed for
the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
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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.
Note: The term “recommend” or “recommended” does not indicate a requirement. It is a best practice suggested by Hearth
& Home Technologies
®
.
Table of Contents
Installation Standard Work Checklist .................... 3
1 Product Specic and Important Safety Information
A. Appliance Certication ............................4
B. Glass Specications ..............................4
C. BTU Specications ...............................4
D. High Altitude Installations .......................... 4
E. Non-Combustible Materials Specication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
F. Combustible Materials Specication .................4
G. Electrical Codes ................................. 4
H. California ......................................4
2 Getting Started
A. Design and Installation Considerations ............... 5
B. Tools and Supplies Needed ........................5
C. Inspect Appliance and Components .................. 5
3 Framing and Clearances
A. Appliance/Decorative Barrier Front Dimension Diagram ..6
4 Fireplace Size Requirements
A. Minimum Fireplace Opening .......................9
B. Wall Extension ................................. 11
5 Termination Location and Vent Information
A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances .............. 13
6 Installation Preparation
A. Cleaning ...................................... 14
B. Flue Damper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
C. Gas Line ......................................14
D. Fireplace Conversion Notice ...................... 14
E. Electrical Outlet Box .............................14
8 Electrical Information
A. General Information .............................20
B. Wiring Requirements - IntelliFire Touch® Ignition System
Wiring ........................................21
9 Gas Information
A. Fuel Conversion ................................23
B. Gas Pressure ..................................23
C. Gas Connection ................................23
D. High Altitude Installations ......................... 23
E. Air Shutter Setting .............................. 24
10 Finishing
A. Mantel and Wall Projections ....................... 25
B. Hearth Extension ...............................25
11 Appliance Setup
A. Fixed Glass Assembly ........................... 26
B. Remove the Shipping Materials ....................27
C. Inspect Firebox .................................27
D. Clean the Appliance ............................. 27
E. Accessories ................................... 27
F. Place the Lava Rock ............................28
G. Ember Placement ...............................28
H. Install the Log Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
I. IntelliFire Touch Control System Setup .............. 35
J. Install Decorative Barrier Front/Surround ............. 35
K. Appliance Break-In ..............................35
L. Heat Management .............................. 36
12 Reference Materials
A. Vent Components ............................... 37
B. Accessories ................................... 38
7 Installing Vent Pipe and Appliance
A. Vent Limits .................................... 15
B. Venting Components ............................15
C. Connecting Vent Pipe ............................ 16
D. Placing, Securing and Leveling the Appliance .........17
E. Installing Adaptor and Termination Cap ..............18
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Installation Standard Work Checklist
ATTENTION INSTALLER:
This standard work checklist is to be used by the installer in conjunction with, not instead of, the instructions contained in this
installation manual.
Customer:
Lot/Address:
Model (circle one): QFI30FB-IFT, QFI35FB-IFT
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Failure to install appliance according to these instructions can
lead to a re or explosion.
Appliance Install YES IF NO, WHY?
Verify replace is clean and remove/block open damper/modify
damper for vent pipe clearance (Pg. 12) . __________________________
Appliance is leveled and secured (Pg. 15). __________________________
Venting/Chimney Section 7 (Pg. 13-17)
Exhaust stainless steel ex is properly formed and routed through
existing replace damper. ___________________________
Vent intake and exhaust liners are properly installed to the correct collars,
sealed and secured to top plate and to the termination cap. ___________________________
Termination cap installed, secured and sealed to top plate. ___________________________
Follow this Standard Work Checklist
Date Installed:
Location of Fireplace:
Installer:
Dealer/Distributor Phone #
Serial #:
Electrical Section 8 (Pg. 18-20)
Unswitched power (110-120 VAC) provided to the appliance. ___________________________
Switch wires properly installed. ___________________________
Gas Section 9 (Pg. 21-22)
Proper appliance for fuel type. ___________________________
Was a conversion performed? ___________________________
Leak check performed and inlet pressure veried. ____________________________
Veried proper air shutter setting for installation type. ___________________________
Finishing Section 10 (Pg. 23)
Combustible materials not installed in non-combustible areas. ___________________________
Veried all clearances meet installation manual requirements. ___________________________
Mantels and wall projections comply with installation manual requirements. ___________________________
Appliance Setup Section 11 (Pg. 24-33)
All packaging and protective materials removed (inside & outside of appliance). ___________________________
Refractories, logs, media and embers installed correctly. ___________________________
Glass assembly installed and secured. ___________________________
Accessories installed properly. ___________________________
Surround or decorative front properly installed. ___________________________
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 veried using remote control
instructions. ___________________________
Started appliance and veried no gas leaks exist. ___________________________
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.
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)
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Product Specic and Important Safety Information
A. Appliance Certication
MODELS: QFI30FB-IFT, QFI35FB-IFT
LABORATORY: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
TYPE: Direct Vent Heater
STANDARD: ANSI Z21.88-2019 CSA 2.33-2019
This product is listed to ANSI standards for “Vented Gas
Fireplace Heaters” and applicable sections of “Gas Burning Heating Appliances for Manufactured Homes and
Recreational Vehicles”, and “Gas Fired Appliances for
Use at High Altitudes”.
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.
NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS A PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE.
This appliance is tested and approved as either supplemental room heat or as a decorative appliance. It should not be
factored as primary heat in residential heating calculations.
B. Glass Specications
This appliance is equipped with ceramic glass with an
anit-reective coating. Replace glass only with ceramic
glass. Please contact your dealer for replacement glass.
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 certied without a
reduction 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
orice size.
E. Non-Combustible Materials Specication
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 Specication
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.
C. BTU Specications
Models
(U.S. or Canada)
QFI30FB-IFT
(NG)
QFI30FB-IFT
(Propane)
QFI35FB-IFT
(NG)
QFI35FB-IFT
(Propane)
4
(0-2000 FT)
(0-2000 FT)
(0-2000 FT)
(0-2000 FT))
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Maximum
Input
BTU/h
36,000 18,500 33
36,000 19,000 50
40,000 20,000 31
38,000 19,000 49
Minimum
Input
BTU/h
Orice
Size
(DMS)
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.
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.
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Getting Started
A. Design and Installation Considerations
WARNING! Risk of Fire or Explosion! Read all instruc-
tions before starting the installation.
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 national codes and regulations. Consult insurance carrier, local
building inspector, re ofcials or authorities having jurisdic-
tion 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 4.A.
• 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
qualied personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certied professionals.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. For
assistance or additional information, consult a qualied
service technician, service agency or your dealer.
B. 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
Noncorrosive leak check solution
1/2 - 3/4 in. length, #6 or #8 Self-drilling screws
Caulking material (300 ºF minimum continuous exposure
rating)
C. Inspect Appliance and Components
• Carefully remove the appliance and components from
the packaging.
• The vent system components and decorative barrier
fronts may be 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.
• This product is factory-equipped with an IntelliFire Touch
remote control, which was paired to the appliance at the
factory. This specic remote control needs to remain with
the contents of the manual bag. Do not install batteries
in the remote control until performing the nal appliance
setup and checklist.
• Read all of the instructions before starting the installation. Follow these instructions carefully during the
installation to ensure maximum safety and benet.
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.
• Modication 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 could 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 qualied service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system
and/or gas control which has been under water.
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Framing and Clearances
A. Appliance/Decorative Barrier Front Dimension Diagram
Dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. For framing dimensions and clearances refer to Section 4.
A
J
B
C
D
E
K
I
GAS
ACCESS
ELECTRICAL
ACCESS
L
M
N
O
P
Q
MODEL DIMENSIONS
Location
QFI35FB-IFT QFI30FB-IFT
Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters
A 33-13/16 859 29-3/8 746
B 25 635 21 533
C 10-11/16 271 8-11/16 221
D 3-11/16 94 3-11/16 94
E 4-3/8 111 4-1/4 108
F* 14-3/4 375 13-1/4 337
G 6-3/4 172 6-3/4 172
H* 34-5/8 880 30 762
I* 13-3/8 340 11-7/8 302
J 1-7/8 48 1-7/8 48
K 1-5/16 33 1-5/16 33
G
H
R
F
S
T
MODEL DIMENSIONS
Location
QFI35FB-IFT QFI30FB-IFT
Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters
L 2-1/8 54 2-1/8 54
M 5-3/4 145 4-1/2 114
N 16-5/8 422 15-1/8 384
O* 17-7/8 454 16-3/8 416
P 24-3/8 619 22-3/8 568
Q 19-7/8 505 17-7/8 454
R 31-3/8 797 26-11/16 678
S 2-5/16 59 2-1/4 57
T 4-1/2 108 4 101
U 21-3/4 552 20 508
U
*Dimensions H, O, F and I are measured to the surround brackets.
Note: Location N on Figure 4.1 is measuring the appliance depth, for installation depth reference Location O. See
also Figure 4.2.
Figure 3.1 Appliance Dimensions
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FIRESCREEN DECORATIVE BARRIER FRONTS
IMPORTANT! This replace requires an installed decorative barrier front to prevent direct contact with the hot
viewing glass. DO NOT operate the replace with the barrier removed.
Decorative barrier front must be ordered at time of replace purchase. If decorative barrier front is not
present, contact dealer.
D
F
E
A
G
B
C
A B C D E F G
FS-FBQF30-XX
FS-FBQF35-XX
in. 28 17-3/4 2-9/16 36-1/2 25-3/4 25 3/4
mm 711 451 65 927 654 635 19
in. 30 19-7/8 2-9/16 38-1/2 27-3/4 27 3/4
mm 762 505 65 978 705 686 19
MISSION FULL VIEW DECORATIVE BARRIER FRONTS
D
E F
C
G
A B C D E F G
MFV-FBQF30-XX
MFV-FBQF35-XX
Figure 3.2 Decorative Barrier Front Dimensions - Firescreen and Mission Full View
in. 28 17-3/4 2-9/16 36-3/4 25-3/4 25-1/4 3/4
mm 711 451 65 933 654 641 19
in. 30 19-7/8 2-9/16 38-3/4 27-3/4 27-1/4 3/4
mm 762 505 65 984 705 692 19
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FORGED ARCH DECORATIVE BARRIER FRONTS
D
F
FA-FB30-BK
FA-FB35-BK
E
A
G
A B C D E F G
in. 29-3/4 17-7/16 3-1/2 37-1/8 25-3/8 24-5/8 3/4
mm 756 443 89 943 645 625 19
in. 29-3/4 20-1/16 3-1/4 38-1/2 27-3/4 27 3/4
mm 756 510 83 978 705 686 19
B
C
Figure 3.3 Decorative Barrier Front Dimensions - Forged Arch
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Fireplace Size Requirements
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A. Minimum Fireplace Opening
Minimum replace opening requirements are shown in
Figure 4.2.
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 trafc and away from furniture and draperies.
Minimum replace opening requirements for factory-built
replaces.
• The rebrick (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 bafes may be removed
from the factory built rebox if attached with mechanical
fasteners.
• The appliance may not be placed directly on the base
of the outer wrap, a 1/4 in. airspace MUST be provided
between the insert and the oor of the outer wrap. Use
the levelling legs to raise the insert a minimum of 1/4
in.. 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 bafes and dampers.
• The metal oor of the factory-built replace 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 and in
Figure 4.1-B.
• A minimum 1/2 in. gap from the bottom of the
appliance to the metal oor of the factory-built rebox is
RECOMMENDED to avoid fan motor resonance noise.
See side view in Figure 4.1-A.
• If the recommended 1/2 in. leveling leg height can not be
achieved, a section of the factory-built metal oor may
be removed. See Figure 4.1-B and see Section 10.A for
clearance under appliance.
Note: The metal warning plate, noting that the factory-built
replace has been converted for use with a gas replace
insert, must be afxed to the appliance. It is included in
the manual bag assembly.
SIDE VIEW
1/2 IN. MINIMUM LEVELING HEIGHT
RECOMMENDED - 1/4 IN. REQUIRED
METAL FLOOR OF EXISTING
FACTORY-BUILT FIREBOX
TOP VIEW
11-1/4
METAL FLOOR OF EXISTING
IN.
FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE
REMOVE THIS
SECTION OF
METAL FLOOR
11-1/4
IN.
THIS SECTION OF
METAL FLOOR
HAS BEEN REMOVED
QFI30FB-IFT
QFI35FB-IFT
5 IN.
6 IN.
12 IN.
EXISTING FACTORY-BUILT FIREBOX
5 IN.
6 IN.
12 IN.
Figure 4.1-A
Figure 4.1-B
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E**
F
C
B
MINIMUM FIREBOX OPENING SIZE
QFI35FB-IFT QFI30FB-IFT
Location
Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters
A Rear Width 25-1/2 648 21-1/2 546
B Front Width 35-1/8 892 30-1/2 775
C Height-Front 24-5/8 625 22-5/8 575
D Height-Rear 22-1/4 565 20-1/2 521
E** Unit Depth 18-1/8 460 16-5/8 422
D
F Venting Depth 13-3/8 340 11-7/8 302
* 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.
**Unit depth is measured to the back of the surround to give the depth needed for installation.
In addition to these dimensions, also reference Clearances and Mantel Projections (Section 10.A)
Figure 4.2 Fireplace Opening
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B. Wall Extension
FLOOR
x
Y
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
C
L
FLOOR
EXISTING MASONRY WALL
NEW WALL
FACE
WALL EXTENSION
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
FLOOR
x
Y
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE
C
L
EXISTING MASONRY WALL
NEW WALL
FACE
WALL EXTENSION
Surrounds MUST overlap wall extension.
A non-combustible wall extension can be used to cover
an existing masonry surface. Wall extensions are typically
used to improve cosmetics.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specied. 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 Specication
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.
UNIT X Y
30 in. 33-1/2 56
35 in. 36 60
X - Measure from center
of rebox opening.
Y - Measure from the
bottom of the appliance.
Figure 4.4 Non-Combustible Facing Requirement
X - Measure from center
of rebox opening.
Y - Measure from the
bottom of the appliance.
Figure 4.3 Non-Combustible Framing Requirement
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30 in. 33-1/2 56
35 in. 36 60
12 in. max.
DEPTH
Figure 4.5 Non-Combustible Framing / Facing Requirement
• Facing and/or nishing materials must not interfere with
air ow through decorative barrier 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 specied in
this manual. Overlapping materials could ignite and will
interfere with proper operation of decorative barrier fronts.
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FACING
STEEL STUD
END VIEW
MASONRY
WALL
STEEL STUD
SIDE VIEW
SEAL
TRANSITION
12 in.
MAXIMUM
APPLIANCE
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 noncombustible 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.
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.
Figure 4.6 Transition Sealing Detail for Wall Extensions (Side View)
Wall Extension
Wall extension must be sealed to existing masonry wall.
See Figure 4.6. 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 out-
side the non-combustible zone.
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