Insert Installation
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Insert Size Requirements (see Illustration below)
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Insert Placement Requirements
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The insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes,
doors), 36" of the front of the insert
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Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor
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The minimum clearances, facing, and hearth requirements in the illustration below must be met
(follow the clearances for the type of fireplace being used - either masonry or zero-clearance).
Side
Wall
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Hearth Requirements
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Must extend 16" in front of the insert and 8" on both sides (total of 19" deep by 39 5/8" wide)
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Must be non-combustible 1/4" thick insulating board with a thermal conductivity of K=0.72
Travis Industries
Minimum Fireplace Size
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d
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f
n
m
l
x
o
(for qualified installers only)
a
Height (front)
b
Height (rear)
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Width (front)
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Width (rear)
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Depth
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Hearth Depth*
Hearth Width
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Facing Width
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Facing Height
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Mantel Height
* This is the distance the insert protrudes from
the fireplace opening plus the required 16" of
hearth extension.
Minimum Clearances
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Sidewall to Insert
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Side Facing
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Top Facing
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Mantel to Insert
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Hearth (Front)*
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Hearth (Side)
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Front of Insert
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Extension onto Hearth
* Does not include the distance the insert
extends onto the hearth (dimension "x").
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Masonry
Z.C. (Metal)
Fireplace
Fireplace
20-3/4"
20-3/4"
20-3/4"
20-3/4"
23-5/8"
25-5/8"
23-5/8"
25-5/8"
13-1/2"
14-1/2"
19"
19"
39-5/8"
39-5/8"
42-5/8"
47-5/8"
32"
32"
35-1/2"
44"
Masonry
ZC (Metal)
Fireplace
Fireplace
13"
30"
9-1/2"
12"
12"
12"
15-1/2"
24"
16"
16"
8"
8"
36"
36"
3"
3"
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