Owner`s manual
Initial Installation
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY
intRoDuction:
This section of the owner’s manual is for the use of qualied technicians only. Fireplace placement,
hearths, facing, mantels, and venting terminations will be covered, as well as the gas and electric
systems. There are several installation safety guidelines that must be adhered to. Please carefully read
the safety precautions at the front of this manual.
NOTE: The Q2 comes as a top vent unit but can be converted to a rear vent.
Warning: Clearances must be sufcient to allow access for maintenance and service.
PLacement anD fRaming:
Table 2. Framing Dimensions.
Firebox Framing
Depth 14” 1016mm
Width 34
9/16
” 878mm
Height - Rear Vent 40” 1016mm
Height - Top Vent *48”+ 1219mm
Gas Inlet (Distance
From Back)
4
7/16
” 113mm
Gas Inlet (Height) 1
9/16
” 40mm
The location for the replace can be
along a wall, raised, at oor level, or
in a corner. There are specic framing
measurements for each situation.
The basic opening should have the
dimensions shown in Figure 12.
The replace must have a strong and
level surface to be placed on. The
surface should be made of wood or a
non-combustible material, not carpet.
The gas line, 3/8” JIC tting, should
be brought to the right side of the
replace. The location should be
chosen so the replace will be at least
Figure 12. Dimensions for Framing the Firebox
36 inches (91.4 cm) from drapes, doors and other combustibles. The framed opening should also
be a minimum of 4 5/8” (11.7 cm) from the nearest perpendicular wall (sidewall to the edge of the
opening).
37
7
/
8
"
(962mm)
36¼"
(921mm)
3
5
/
8
"
(93mm)
13
1
/
4
"
(337mm)
5
5
/
8
"
(143mm)
Gas
Inlet
A
d
j
ac
e
n
t
w
a
l
l
1" min
(25mm)
13
40”
(1016mm)
14”
(356mm)
4
7/16
”
(113mm)
34
9
/
16
”
(878mm)
1
9
/
16
”
(40mm)
* + vertical vent rise (not including elbow)