Preparation For Installation - Travis Industries Flex-95 Owner's Manual

PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION -

MASONRY FIREPLACE INSERT
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR NEW APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
PREPARATION:
1. Remove all tape and packaging.
2. Remove the wood shipping frame from around and under the appliance.
3. Check that no parts have become loose and the appliance has not been damaged during shipping.
4. Remove the hardware pack from the appliance.
5. READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE PROCEEDING.
* Appliance should be located such that no doors, drapes, furniture or other combustibles can be
placed close or swing closer than the minimum 36" clearance.
* The appliance must be installed in a level, secure position.
REQUIRED FLOOR PROTECTION:
NOTE: Minimum hearth extension of 42" width by 18" depth from fireplace insert door opening is required.
CHIMNEY LENGTH
Vertical
OPTIONS
Your fireplace insert comes completely assembled. Options available for your fireplace insert are:
1. Surround Panels - 8", 10" or 12" Sizes
2. Surround Panel Brass Trim (Included with Surround Panels)
3. Flush Kit (For use with any of the Surround Panel sizes listed above)
4. Bay Kit
5. Blower, Front
SAFETY
For your safety, examine the fireplace and chimney prior to installation of the insert to determine that they
are free from cracks, loose mortar, creosote deposits, blockages, or other signs of deterioration. If
evidence of deterioration is noted, the insert should not be installed until after repairs have been made.
Any opening between the masonry of the fireplace and the facing masonry must be permanently
sealed.Your fireplace insert is listed for installation into masonry fireplaces, and is approved to be
installed with one of the following connections:
1. Positive
2. Direct
3. Face Seal
When lifting the appliance, you may choose to remove the interior components to make it lighter. Refer to
the section "REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS" for the proper sequence of
removal and replacement of internal components.
Maximum
33 Feet
NOTE: It is recommended your chimney have a minimum 28 and a
maximum of 144 square inch cross-sectional area to use a face seal
connection, otherwise your chimney may not have sufficient draw for the
fireplace insert to operate correctly. If your chimney does not fit within these
parameters it is recommended you install a direct or positive connection.
Minimum
15 Feet
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