Insert Placement Requirements; Hearth Requirements - Travis Industries 1750 Wood Owner's Manual

Fireplace Insert Installation

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 (Figure 3 "q").

Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor

The minimum clearances, facing, and hearth requirements in Figure 3 must be met. Follow the
clearances for the type of fireplace being used – (masonry or zero-clearance-metal).
Side
Wall
k
l
p
q

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)
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(for qualified installers only)
Minimum Masonry
Clearances Fireplace
15" 381mm
k Sidewall
13" 331mm
l Side Facing
28.5" 724mm
m Top Facing
- - - - - - - - - - -
20.5" 521mm
w Mantel Shield
30.5" 775mm
n Mantel
- - - - - - - - - - -
22.5" 572mm
w Mantel Shield
16" 407mm
o Front Hearth
(does not (US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
include insert
18" 458mm
extension "x")
(Canada)
6" 153mm
p Side Hearth
(US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
8" 204mm
(Canada)
q Front of Insert 36"
915mm
x Extension Onto 10" 254mm
Hearth
9
Z.C. (Metal)
Fireplace
30" 762mm
12" 305mm
12" 305mm
- - - - - - - - - - -
not applicable
24" 610mm
- - - - - - - - - - -
not applicable
16" 407mm
(US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
18" 458mm
(Canada)
6" 153mm
(US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
8" 204mm
(Canada
36"
915mm
10" 254mm
Figure 3
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