Masonry Fireplace Insert Installation; Installation Using A Direct Connection - Travis Industries Flex-95 Owner's Manual

MASONRY FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION

Installation Using a Direct Connection

Using the direct connection between your insert and masonry chimney allows you to use your existing
chimney with a minimum of installation work. An airtight seal must be made with a block-off plate to insure
that your chimney will draw the smoke out of the appliance. The directions below illustrate one way to
install your insert into a direct connection masonry chimney. There are other alternative methods. Check
with your dealer or installer for information on other options available to you. The directions below should
be followed in the order listed.
1. Inspect the masonry chimney and follow all the rules outlined in the section titled "CHIMNEY
INFORMATION & REGULATIONS".
2. Follow the directions for making a block-off plate in the section titled "INSTALLATION OF A
FIREPLACE BLOCK-OFF PLATE".
3. Follow all of the regulations and guidelines specified in the sections titled "FIREPLACE INSERT -
SPECIFICATIONS" and "PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION - MASONRY FIREPLACE INSERT".
4. The chimney connector that connects to the insert must be notched 1 1/4" above the bottom edge of
the connector (1/2" wide) to accomodate the bypass damper rod. See the illustration to the left below.
5. Once the plate is in position, slide the pipe into the plate up through the damper. It must extend up to
the flue liner or at least one foot past the block-off plate.
T o p
Notch for
bypass
damper rod
(1/2" wide)
1 1/4"
6. Once this has been accomplished, reach in and pull the connector pipe down into the flue of the
insert. If ample room between the top of the insert and the fireplace opening does not exist, you will
need to remove the top firebricks by following the directions in the section "REPLACEMENT PARTS
AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS". Then reach inside the appliance and pull the connector down by
placing your hand up through the flue opening of the appliance. The chimney connector should fit
tight and secure into the flue opening.
7. With the connector in place, you have now completed the direct connection for your insert. It is a good
idea to check your connection by trying to rock the chimney connector back and forth. If it feels snug,
a good connection is established. If you can feel some play when you rock it back in forth, make sure
that the insert is properly aligned and that the connector fits tight in the flue collar on top of the insert.
8. Take a look at the figure on the following page. Make sure all of the items listed are complete.
Block-off Plate
8"
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