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LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN - SPECIFICATIONS
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL THROUGH BEFORE STARTING TO INSTALL A
LIGHTWEIGHT BLOCK-IN FIREPLACE. THERE ARE CERTAIN SPECIFICATIONS AND
MEASUREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET TO INSURE A PROPER INSTALLATION. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE SPECIFICATIONS MAY PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The specifications listed in this section are addressed in separate sections detailing each
portion of construction of a lightweight block-in fireplace (i.e. "Hearth", "Chase Framed Wall",
etc...). It is very important to detail the building plans before starting to build. Certain portions
of construction, for example the facing, can affect other portions. Read through the entire list
of specifications before beginning to detail the building plans. Failure to totally understand
this type of construction may result in construction that will have to be torn down and re-built.
Travis Industries, Inc. recommends that the installer first read through the specifications and
installation instructions thoroughly. Then make a detailed floorplan that includes all
measurements of each portion of construction. After completing the detailed floorplan, go
through the detailed measurements and make sure they follow the items listed in the
specifications listed in this section.
Each portion of construction is listed in its own section that lists its specifications. Below is a
chart detailing each portion of construction along with a description that will help give a
complete picture of constructing a lightweight block-in fireplace.
PORTION OF
CONSTRUCTION
Fireplace Placement
Chase Framed Wall
Facing
Block-In
Blower
Hearth
Factory-Built Chimney
--- SEE THE FOLLOWING PAGE FOR AN ILLUSTRATION ---
Outlines minimum clearances that the fireplace must have
and how to select an ideal location
Outlines minimum clearances the wall around the
fireplace must have and the mandatory chase vent
Details the types of facing that can be used and how it
affects the other portions of construction
Details the specifications that must be met when
constructing the concrete blocks that surround the
fireplace
Addresses the various options for installation of the
fireplace blower
Outlines the minimum clearances and other
considerations that must be met when making the hearth
Outlines the types of factory-built chimneys that can be
used and the use of offsets to insure proper minimum
clearance
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