Avalon Firestyles 1750 Spokane - Manual (Page 9)

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" (915) of the front of the insert (see “q” below).
 Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor
 The minimum clearances, facing, and hearth requirements in shown below must be met. Follow the
clearances for the type of fireplace being used – (masonry or zero-clearance-metal).
Side
Wall
Combustible Mantel
Combustible Top Facing
Non-Combustible
Hearth
Facing
q
l
k
p
x
o
n
m
Figure 3
Minimum
Clearances Masonry
Fireplace Z.C. (Metal)
Fireplace
k Sidewall
15" 381mm 30" 762mm
l Side Facing
13" 331mm 12" 305mm
m Top Facing
w Mantel Shield
28.5" 724mm
- - - - - - - - - - -
20.5" 521mm
12" 305mm
- - - - - - - - - - -
not applicable
n Mantel
w Mantel Shield
30.5" 775mm
- - - - - - - - - - -
22.5" 572mm
24" 610mm
- - - - - - - - - - -
not applicable
o Front Hearth
(does not
include insert
extension “x”)
16" 407mm
(US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
18” 458mm
(Canada) 16" 407mm
(US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
18” 458mm
(Canada)
p Side Hearth
6" 153mm
(US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
8" 204mm
(Canada)
6" 153mm
(US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
8" 204mm
(Canada
q Front of Insert 36"
915mm 36"
915mm
x Extension Onto
Hearth
10" 254mm 10" 254mm
Hearth Requirements
 Must extend 16" (USA) or 18” (Canada) in front of the insert and 6” (USA) or 8" (Canada) on both sides.
 Must be non-combustible and at least .018" thick (26 gauge)
Masonry Fireplace Requirements
CANADA ONLY:
The fireplace insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of 6” diameter extending from the
fireplace insert to the top of the chimney. The chimney liner must conform to the Class 3 requirement of
Can/ULC S635, Standard Lining Systems for Existing Masonry or Factory- Built Chimney & Vents, or
CAN/ULC S640, Standard for Lining Systems for New Masonry Chimneys.
 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' (4.5M) minimum; 33' (10M) maximum.
 Entire fireplace, including chimney, must meet local building requirements.
 The fireplace insert must be placed on a masonry hearth built to UBC standards.