Napoleon Fireplaces EPI 1101 - Manuel (Page 9)

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3.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING
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 berglass insulation. Adhere to minimum clearances as illustrated.
Do NOT place any combustible materials (furniture, fi rewood, etc.) within 48”(1219mm) in front of 36” (914mm) at
the sides of the insert.
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.
SIDEWALL
COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FACING
A
F
G
E
C
B
D
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
HEARTH AND
THERMAL
FLOOR PROTECT
OR
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FACING
COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
HEARTH AND
THERMAL
FLOOR PROTECT
OR
H
N
J
K
L I
O
P
M
MINIMUM CLEARANCES
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A Sidewall 17” (432mm) 17” (432mm)
B Mantel 28” (711mm) 28” (711mm)
C Top facing 28” (711mm) 28” (711mm)
D Side facing 1” (25mm) 1” (25mm)
E Hearth (front) 16” (406mm) 16” (406mm)
F Hearth (side) 8” (203mm) 8” (203mm)
G Objects in
front of insert 48”
(1219mm)
48”
(1219mm)
MINIMUM FIREPLACE SIZE
H Width (rear)
24” (610mm)
24 1/2”
(622mm)
I Width (front) 28.5”
(724mm)
26” (660mm)
J Height (front) 22” (558mm) 22” (558mm)
K Height (rear) 22” (558mm) 22” (558mm)
L Depth 16 1/2”
(419mm) to
21” (533mm)
14 1/2”
(368mm)
M Hearth width 39” (990mm) 39” (990mm)
N Facing width 46 1/2”
(1181mm)
46 1/2”
(1181mm)
O Facing height 48 1/2”
(1232mm)
47 3/4”
(1213mm)
P Mantel 48 1/2”
(1232mm)
47 3/4”
(1213mm)
3.1 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
HEARTH EXTENSION / FLOOR PROTECTION:
Must be non-combustible and extend in front of
the insert and 8" (203mm) on both sides with
a minimum thickness of 1/2” (12.7mm) and a
thermal conductivity factor (K) 0.84.