Fireplace Insert Installation; Planning The Installation; Preparation For Installation; Additional Accessories Needed For Installation - Travis Industries Flush Wood Plus Owner's Manual

Fireplace Insert Installation

SAFETY NOTICE:
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to
follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Contact
local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in
your area.

Planning The Installation

We suggest that you have an authorized Travis Industries dealer install your fireplace insert. If you
install the fireplace insert yourself, your authorized dealer should review your installation plans.
Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this fireplace insert and
notify your insurance company before proceeding with installation.

Preparation for Installation

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Check for damage to the exterior of the fireplace insert (dents should be reported, scratches can be fixed by
applying touch up paint).
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Check the interior of the firebox (replace cracked firebrick and make sure baffle is in place).
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The fireplace insert can be lightened by removing the firebricks and baffle (pg 31) - replace before operation.

Additional Accessories Needed for Installation

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Face
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Surround Panels (see page12)

Installation Considerations

Installation Type
Insert with Positive Flue (Full Reline) – Required in Canada
(Page 16)
Insert with Direct Connect Flue (Page 16)
NOT APPROVED IN CANADA

Additional Requirements for Canada

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Do not remove bricks or mortar from existing fireplace.
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This 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 requirements of CAN/ULC-S635,
Standard for Lining Systems for Existing Masonry or Factory-Built Chimneys and Vents, or CAN/ULC-S640,
Standard for Lining Systems for New Masonry Chimneys.
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Permanently seal any opening between the masonry of the fireplace and the facing masonry.
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Fireplace insert, or surround panels, may be removed to inspect fireplace insert and fireplace.
Ash Guard
The included ash guard prevents ash from exiting the door opening.
It is shipped detached to prevent damage during shipping.
© Travis Industries
(for qualified installers only)
Considerations
• Utilizes existing masonry or zero clearance fireplace
• Provides best draft
• Easiest to clean
• Utilizes existing masonry or zero clearance fireplace
• Provides good draft
• Requires fireplace block-off plate - see page 16
Install the ash guard as shown below. Note how the
horizontal tab fits in front of the door opening.
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