Insert Placement Requirements; Hearth Requirements; Masonry Fireplace Requirements - Lopi Answer Owner's Manual

20 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 (Figure 17 "q").

Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor

The minimum clearances, facing, and hearth requirements in Figure 17 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" in front of the insert and 8" on both sides (min. 19" deep by 39-5/8" wide)

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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n
m
x
o
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(for qualified installers only)
Minimum Masonry
Clearances Fireplace
k Sidewall 13"
331mm
l Side Facing 9.5"
(non- 242mm
combustible)
m Top Facing 12"
(non- 305mm
combustible)
n Mantel 15.5"
(combustible) 394mm
o Front Hearth 16"
(does not 407mm (US)
include insert - - - - - - - - - - -
extension "x") 18"
458mm
(Canada)
8"
p Side Hearth
204mm
36"
q Front of Insert
915mm
x Extension Onto 3"
Hearth 77mm
Z.C. (Metal)
Fireplace
30"
762mm
12"
305mm
12"
305mm
24"
610mm
16"
407mm (US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
18"
458mm
(Canada)
8"
204mm
36"
915mm
3"
77mm
Figure 17
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