Masonry Fireplace Requirements; Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Requirements - Travis Industries 1750 Wood Owner's Manual

10 Fireplace Insert Installation

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.
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Chimney must have a clay tile liner or a stainless steel liner (positive connection).
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Entire fireplace, including chimney, must be clean and undamaged. Any damage must be repaired
prior to installation of the insert.
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Chimney height: 15' (4.5M) minimum; 33' (10M) maximum.
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Entire fireplace, including chimney, must meet local building requirements.
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The fireplace insert must be placed on a masonry hearth built to UBC standards.

Zero-Clearance (Metal) 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.
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Must utilize a positive (full reline) or direct connection (block-off plate)
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Must be manufactured by one of the following manufacturers:
• Marco • Majestic
• Heat N Glo
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Entire fireplace, including chimney, must be clean and undamaged. Any damage must be repaired
prior to installation of the insert

Entire fireplace, including chimney, must meet local building requirements

Chimney height: 15' (4.5M) minimum; 33' (10M) maximum. Minimum cross section: 28.65 square
inches (18626 sq mm)
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The damper ("
A
baffles (" "), screen ("
D
masonry lining ("
frame, face of the fireplace, etc. – "
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• Heatilator
• Lennox • Martin
") and grate (" ") must be removed (see Figure 4). The smoke shelf ("
B
"), and metal or glass doors ("
E
"), insulation (" "), and any structured rigid frame members (metal sides, floor, door
G H
") may not be removed or altered
I
H
F
E
(for qualified installers only)
• Preway • Tempco
• Monesson
") may be removed (if applicable). The
F
A
C
I
B
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"), internal
C
D
G
Figure 4
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