Lopi Answer - Block-Off Plate Installation

PAGE 16 INSERT INSTALLATION (CONT.)
INSERT PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS (See the illustration below)
¥ 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 the illustration below must be met
(follow the clearances for the type of fireplace being used - either masonry or zero-clearance).
Combustible Mantle
Sidewall
Surround
Panels
A
B
* Does not include the
distance the insert sticks
out on the hearth (3").
**Total hearth width must be
at least 39 5/8"
E
D
C
F
Masonry
Fireplace
13"
9 1/2"
12"
15 1/2"
16"
8"
Zero-
Clearance
(Metal)
Fireplace
30"
12"
12"
24"
16"
8"
Minimum
Clearances
A Sidewall to Insert
B Side Facing
C Top Facing
D Mantle to Insert
E Hearth (Front)*
F Hearth (Side)**
Measure all side
and top
clearances from
this top plate
Non-Combustible
Facing
HEARTH REQUIREMENTS (See the illustration above)
¥ Must extend 16" in front of the insert and 8" on both sides (total of 19" deep by 39 5/8" wide)
¥ Must be non-combustible and at least .018" thick (26 gauge)
INSERT SIZE REQUIREMENTS
* Zero-Clearance (Metal) fireplaces
require a 1" air space between the
rear and sides of the insert and the
walls of the fireplace.
** Does not include the required 16"
of floor protection in front.
Minimum Fireplace Size
E
D
C
A
B
F
Zero-Clearance
(Metal) Fireplace*
20 3/4"
20 3/4"
25 5/8"
25 5/8"
14 1/2"
3"
A Height (front)
B Height (rear)
C Width (front)
D Width (rear)
E Depth
F Hearth**
Masonry
Fireplace
20 3/4"
20 3/4"
23 5/8"
23 5/8"
13 1/2"
3"