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20 Fireplace Insert 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 17 must be met.
Side
Wall
Combustible Mantel
Combustible Top Facing
Non-Combustible
Hearth
Facing
Standard
Model
Cook-Top
Model
Minimum Clearances
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
x
Sidewall to Insert
Side Facing
Top Facing
with Mantel Shield
Mantel to Insert
with Mantel Shield
Hearth (Front)*
Hearth (Side)
Front of Insert
Extension onto Hearth
15"
13-1/2"
30"
17"
32"
19"
16"
8"
36"
6-3/8"
15"
13-1/2"
31"
18"
33"
20"
16"
8"
36"
8-7/8"
* Does not include the distance the insert
extends onto the hearth (dimension "x").
q
x
l
k
m
n
o
p
Figure 17
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