3.0 PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Clean all ashes out of the inside of the existing fi replace opening. Make sure that the chimney and fi replace are
free of cracks, loose mortar, creosote deposits, blockage or other signs of deterioration. If necessary, have any
repair work done by a qualifi ed professional before installing the insert.
Do NOT remove bricks or mortar from the fi replace. In case of an outside air inlet or ash dump, fi ll with fi ber-
glass insulation. Adhere to minimum clearances as illustrated.
Combustible material must not protrude more than 1" (25mm) to the side of the insert or between the mantel
and the top of the insert.
3.1
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
MINIMUM CLEARANCES
A
Sidewall
B
Mantel
C
Top facing
D
Side facing
E
Hearth (front)
F
Hearth (side)
G
In front of
insert
MINIMUM APPLIANCE SIZE
H
Width (rear)
I
Width (front)
J
Height (front)
K
Height (rear)
L
Depth
M Hearth depth
N
Hearth width
O
Facing width
P
Facing height 42 5/8" (1083mm)
Q
Mantel
HEARTH EXTENSION / FLOOR
PROTECTION:
Must be non-combustible and extend
18" (457mm) in front of the insert and 8"
(203mm) on both sides with a minimum
thickness of 1" (25mm) and a thermal
conductivity factor (K) 0.84.
16" (406mm)
30" (762mm)
22" (559mm)
10" (254mm)
22" (559mm)
8" (203mm)
48" (1219mm)
25 7/8" (657mm)
25 7/8" (657mm)
22" (559mm)
22" (559mm)
14" (356mm)
22" (559mm)
41 3/8" (1051mm)
45 3/8" (1153mm)
50 5/8" (1286mm)
F
A
G
Q
P
J
N
B
C
D
E
O
K
H
I
L
M
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