Vent Requirements; Vent Clearances; Vent Firestop; Altitude Considerations - Travis Industries Xtreme 6020 Installation Manual

Vent Requirements

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The gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to the outside of the building, and never
be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel or gas-burning appliance. Each direct vent
gas appliance must use it's own separate vent system.
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In addition to the requirements listed here, follow the requirements provided with the vent.
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A firestop is required whenever the vent penetrates a wall, floor, or ceiling (passes through framing
members). If venting vertically through the ceiling directly above the fireplace enclosure, use the
included firestop with shielding (see "Firestop" below).

Vent Clearances

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The vent must maintain the required clearance to combustible materials to prevent a fire. Do not fill
air spaces with insulation.
Minimum Clearance to Vent

Vent Firestop

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When the vent is routed vertically through the fireplace enclosure the included firestop must be used.
This firestop includes two heat shields that must be installed to protect the framing to the front and
rear of the firestop (see illustration below). The firestop is installed to the framing from below.
the dimensions below for framing the firestop.
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All remaining firestops may be provided by the vent manufacturer (1" clearance).
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All horizontal penetrations require a firestop. It may be provided by the vent manufacturer (1"
clearance).

Altitude Considerations

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This fireplace has been tested at altitudes ranging from sea level to 6,000 feet (1800 M). In this testing we have
found that the fireplace, with its standard orifice, burns correctly with just an air shutter adjustment.
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Failure to adjust the air shutter properly may lead to improper combustion which can create a safety hazard.
Consult your dealer or installer if you suspect an improperly adjusted air shutter.
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Installation
(for qualified installers only)
13-3/4"
349mm
Before First Firestop
3" (76mm)
13-3/4"
349mm
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After First Firestop
1" (25mm)
See
100-01351