Lopi Freedom Bay Fireplace Insert owner manual Insert Placement Requirements, Hearth Requirements

Installation (for qualified installers only) 9

Insert Placement Requirements

•The insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes, doors), 36" of the front of the insert

•Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor

•The minimum clearances, facing, and hearth requirements in Figure 3 must be met.

Measure side clearances from

the side of the insert.

Side Wall

		e	Mantel		Minimum Clearances
	Combustibl				k	Sidewall to Insert	15"
		Combustible			l	Side Facing	13-1/2"
	n			Top	m	Top Facing	30"
					Facing	with mantel shield	17"
		m			n	Mantel to Insert	32"
					Facing	with mantel shield	19"
					o	Hearth (Front)	16"
k					p	Hearth (Side)	8"
	l				q
						Front of Insert	36"
	p
	Non-				x	Extension onto Hearth	4-3/4"
q	HearthCombustible
					x
			o

Measure front clearances from

the faceplate.

Figure 3

Hearth Requirements

•Must extend 16" in front of the insert and 8" on both sides

•Must be non-combustible and at least .018" thick (26 gauge)

Masonry Fireplace Requirements

•Chimney must have a clay tile liner or a stainless steel liner (positive connection)

•Entire fireplace, including chimney, must be clean and undamaged. Any damage must be repaired prior to installation of the insert

•Chimney height: 15' minimum; 33' maximum.

•Entire fireplace, including chimney, must meet local building requirements

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