Installation (for qualified installers only)

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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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Lopi Freedom Fireplace Insert Insert Placement Requirements, Hearth Requirements, Masonry Fireplace Requirements