Lopi Freedom 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.

Minimum Clearances

	Combustible		Mantel		k	Sidewall to Insert
					l	Side Facing
		Combustible
Side	n			Top	m	Top Facing
Wall					Facing	with mantel shield
		m			n	Mantel to Insert
					Facing	with mantel shield
					o	Hearth (Front)
k					p	Hearth (Side)
l					q	Front of Insert
p
	Non-				x	Extension onto Hearth
q	HearthCombustible
					x
			o

Extended	With
(stock)	Flush Kit
15"	15"
13-1/2"	13-1/2"
30"	20"
17"	N/A
32"	20"
19"	N/A
16"	16"
8"	8"
36"	36"
7"	1-5/8"

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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