Insert Placement Requirements; Hearth Requirements; Masonry Fireplace Requirements - Lopi Answer Manual

Fireplace Insert Installation

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 listed below must be met. Follow the
clearances for the type of fireplace being used – (masonry or zero-clearance-metal).
Side
Wall
k
l
p
q

Hearth Requirements


Must extend 16" (USA) or 18" (Canada) in front of the insert and 6" (USA) or 8" (Canada) on both
sides
USA - min. 18" (458mm) deep by 35-5/8" (905mm) wide
Canada - min. 20" (508mm) deep by 39-5/8" (1007mm) wide

Must be non-combustible and at least .018" thick (26 gauge)

Masonry Fireplace Requirements

CANADA ONLY:
The fireplace insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of 6" diameter extending from the
fireplace insert to the top of the chimney. The chimney liner must conform to the Class 3 requirement of
Can/ULC S635, Standard Lining Systems for Existing Masonry or Factory- Built Chimney & Vents, or
CAN/ULC S640, Standard for Lining Systems for New Masonry Chimneys.

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' (4.5M) minimum; 33' (10M) maximum.

Entire fireplace, including chimney, must meet local building requirements.

The fireplace insert must be placed on a masonry hearth built to UBC standards.
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Minimum Clearances
(k) Sidewall
(l) Side Facing
(m) Top Facing
(n) Mantel
n
(o) Front Hearth (does
insert extension "x"
(p) Side Hearth
m
(q) Front of Insert
x
o
(x) Extension onto Hearth*
IDB1105
IDB1130 *This dimension is for a panel with no trim. If using the optional trim the insert
will extend 3-1/4" (77mm) onto the hearth.
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(for qualified installers only)
not include
(458mm) (Canada)
(204mm) (Canada)
23
Masonry Z.C. (Metal)
Fireplace Fireplace
13" 30"
(331mm) (762mm)
9-1/2" 12"
(242mm) (305mm)
32" 32"
(813mm) (813mm)
35-1/2" 44"
(889mm) (1118mm)
16" 16"
(407mm) (US) (407mm) (US)
18" 18"
(458mm) (Canada)
6" 6"
(153mm) (US) (153mm) (US)
8" 8"
(204mm) (Canada)
36" 36"
(915mm) (915mm)
2"* 2"*
(51mm*) (51mm*)
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