Zero clearance insulation contact

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spmane

Member
Aug 7, 2019
12
Indiana
I am in the process of installing FPX Apex 42. They have installed the firebox and but we are waiting for the chimney chase to arrive. I noticed that the insulation is contacting the bottom 6 inches of the firebox in the back. The installer says it's fine. Is this okay?
 

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