FireplaceXtrordinair 44 Elite Installation Manual
Wood-burning zero-clearance fireplace
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44 Elite Installation Manual
Tested and Listed by
Wood-Burning
Zero-Clearance
Fireplace
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
© 2010, Travis Industries
Beaverton, Oregon
4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW
Report # 028-F-61-4
Mukilteo, WA 98275
U.L. 127 & portions of 1482 & 907
$10.00
93508093
www.travisproducts.com
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- Page 1 44 Elite Installation Manual Tested and Listed by Wood-Burning Zero-Clearance Fireplace OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. © 2010, Travis Industries Beaverton, Oregon 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW Report # 028-F-61-4 Mukilteo, WA 98275 U.L. 127 & portions of 1482 & 907 $10.00 93508093 www.travisproducts.com...
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Page 2: Introduction
Overview This manual details the installation requirements for the 44 ELITE wood-burning fireplace. For operating and maintenance instructions, refer to the 44 ELITE Owner's Manual (part # 93508094). Listing Details This appliance was listed by OMNI Test Labs to U.L. 127 and portions of U.L. 1482 and 907 –... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Finalizing the Installation Overview ..............2 Remove Set-Up Face..........26 Listing Details............2 Prepare the Firebox ..........27 Install the Faceplate Insulation ........28 Safety Precautions Faceplate Installation ..........29 Switchplate Installation and Blower Check ....30 Installation Warnings .......... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Installation Warnings • Read this entire manual before installing the fireplace. • Failure to install this fireplace in accordance with all local codes and the requirements listed in this manual may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. •... -
Page 5: Features And Specifications
Features and Specifications Installation Options • • Residential (not approved for HUD Mobile Homes) Raised or Floor Hearth • • Straight or Corner Placement Internal or External Chase • • Flush or Recessed Face 3 Blower Duct Locations • • Raised or Floor Placement 2 Electrical Connection Locations Heating Specifications... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation (for qualified installers only) Packing List • Grate • Baffle • Blower Assembly • Ember Strip • Log Retainer (includes hex wrench & instructions) • Flex Duct w/ start collar – 3' Length, 6" Diameter (For Blower) • Two 10' Flex Ducts, 7" Diameter (For Cooling Vents) •... -
Page 7: Installation Overview
Installation (for qualified installers only) Installation Overview • All requirements below must be met. See the section "Chimney Requirements" See the section "Minimum See the section Clearances" "Cooling Vent Requirements" Insulation must not fill the spaces between the stand-offs 18" Min. See the section "Blower Requirements"... -
Page 8: Installation Requirements For Cold Environments
Installation (for qualified installers only) Installation Requirements for Cold Environments If you live in the area depicted in black (see Figure 4), you must Install a cooling air “P” trap as detailed below and install the blower on an internal wall. In addition, make sure the homeowner follows the requirements shown below to help minimize cold air being pulled into the fireplace when it is not in use. -
Page 9: Negative Pressure Warning
(for qualified installers only) Negative Pressure Warning The Fireplace Xtrordinair wood fireplace relies upon natural convection to supply cooling air to the fireplace. If installed into a house experiencing negative pressure, air may be pulled into the fireplace. This leads to the face becoming cold while the fireplace is not in use, and in severe cases, air being pulled into the room. -
Page 10: Fireplace Placement Requirements
Installation (for qualified installers only) Fireplace Placement Requirements Minimum Framing Dimensions A firestop is required at the top of the fireplace enclosure or ceiling level (whichever is lower). The fireplace enclosure must not be Min. 4-1/2" less than 81" above the base of the fireplace. -
Page 11: Fireplace Placement
Installation (for qualified installers only) Fireplace Placement • The fireplace must be secured to the floor (use the lifting handle brackets - see Figure 10). The fireplace (and Travis Industries firebox) must be made recommends the chase level and plumb during around the fireplace be insulated. -
Page 12: Clearances
Installation (for qualified installers only) Clearances • The fireplace uses 1/2" standoffs on the back and sides and 4" stand-offs on the top to space the fireplace away from framing members or walls. These stand-offs may contact the framing members or walls but do not place insulation or other material in the space between the stand- offs and fireplace. -
Page 13: Cooling Vent Requirements
Installation (for qualified installers only) Cooling Vent Requirements WARNING: The cooling vents provide cooling air for the fireplace and chimney system. Failure to correctly install the cooling vents will lead to an extremely dangerous installation and possibly a fire. • The two cooling vents must be installed so as to route air from the outside to the two starter collars on the top rear corners of the fireplace. -
Page 14: Blower Requirements
Installation (for qualified installers only) Blower Requirements The required blower pushes air through blower duct to the fireplace, where it is heated and distributed into the room. Blower Duct Routing • The blower may be located to draw air from the interior or exterior of the home (see Figure 14). NOTE: For cold environments, it must be located on the interior (see page 8). -
Page 15: Blower Duct Connection
Installation (for qualified installers only) Blower Duct Connection • Connect the blower duct to the right, left, or bottom of the fireplace. See Figure 17 for an overview. Using the Right or Left Side Blower Duct Connection Remove the side cover plate. Insert the starter section into the blower hook-up hole and bend the locking tabs outwards, locking the starter section in place (see Figure 17). -
Page 16: Chimney Requirements
Installation (for qualified installers only) Chimney Requirements Approved Chimney • Use one of the following brands and series of chimney: - Simpson Duravent 8” x 12” (preferred – sold through Travis Ind. – see part numbers below) - Temco 82 - Firecraft FTF8 (Superior TF8) - FMI 8DM - Marco 8D... -
Page 17: Chimney Installation - Non- Simpson Duravent
Installation (for qualified installers only) Chimney Offset Chart (Simpson Duravent) • Use the chart below to determine offset dimensions (measured in inches). Chimney Installation – Non- Simpson Duravent • Secure the inner and outer chimney liner to the fireplace (see Figure 21). The three brackets secure the outer chimney liner to the top of the fireplace. -
Page 18: Chimney Clearances To Combustibles
Installation (for qualified installers only) Chimney Clearances to Combustibles WARNING: Follow the clearances listed below - do not follow the clearances listed in the chimney instructions • Maintain a 2" clearance from the chimney to combustibles (measured horizontally). See Figure 22. •... -
Page 19: Chimney Height
Installation (for qualified installers only) Chimney Height 2' Min. • Minimum 15' system height Rain Cap (measured from the base of the 3' Min. fireplace) Storm Collar Flashing • Maximum 35' system height (measured from the base of the Attic Firestop (with insulation shield) fireplace) NOTE: In some Chimney must be totally... -
Page 20: Offset Requirements (30° Elbows)
Installation (for qualified installers only) Offset Requirements (30° Elbows) • Offsets (using a pair of 30° elbows) may be used to redirect the chimney. Typically this is done to avoid structures, align the pipe with framing, or to gain clearance to combustibles (see Figure 25). •... -
Page 21: Chimney Termination Requirements
Installation (for qualified installers only) Chimney Termination Requirements • The chimney must terminate a minimum 3' above the roof and 2' above any portion within 10' (measured horizontally – see Figure 26). This applies to flat and sloped roofs. • The chimney must have a chimney cap. -
Page 22: Facing Requirements
Installation (for qualified installers only) Facing Requirements NOTE: Artisan faces vary in size. If the facing is over 1” thick (brick, river-rock, etc.) use the artisan face to create a template. • The fireplace is shipped with a set-up face that is 1/8" taller and wider than the finished faceplate. - Page 23 Installation (for qualified installers only) Facing Requirements (continued) • Facing may be installed so it inserts behind the faceplate (see Figure 28). . NOTE: the faceplate protrudes 1" from the front of the fireplace, has a 1/8" overlap on the sides, and 1/4" overlap on top.
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Page 24: Mantel Requirements
Installation (for qualified installers only) Mantel Requirements • The optional mantel must be a minimum 23" above the top of the faceplate (61” above the base). See Figure 29. • The mantel must not extend more than 8-1/2" in front of the faceplate. •... -
Page 25: Hearth Requirements
Installation (for qualified installers only) Hearth Requirements • Local building codes may require a minimum hearth requirement different of what this manual states • Hearth must extend 20" in front of the faceplate when it is not elevated (see local building codes). -
Page 26: Finalizing The Installation
Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) Finalizing the Installation ACID WASH WARNING Before installing the faceplate, make sure any masonry that has been treated with acid wash has been properly neutralized (this is used primarily with brick faces). Acid wash (muriatic acid) is used to remove excess mortar. -
Page 27: Prepare The Firebox
Installation Finalizing the (for qualified installers only) Prepare the Firebox • Make sure the firebrick is properly in place (see Figure 33). • Install the log retainer using the included 1/8" allen wrench. • Install the baffle and grate. Place the baffle on the brackets at the rear of the firebox (the bend goes upwards). -
Page 28: Install The Faceplate Insulation
Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) Install the Faceplate Insulation Attach the faceplate insulation (included with the fireplace) to the back of the face (see the illustrations below). Peel the backing off the double-backed tape on the top Attach the gasket onto the back of the face (note how the holes (arched) piece of gasket. -
Page 29: Faceplate Installation
Installation Finalizing the (for qualified installers only) Faceplate Installation • The faceplate is packaged with faceplate attachment screws. Use a phillips screwdriver to attach the faceplate (see Figure 34). • NOTE: do not pinch any of the wires in the lower right between the faceplate and the fireplace. 10 faceplate Faceplate attachment screws... -
Page 30: Switchplate Installation And Blower Check
Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) Switchplate Installation and Blower Check • Attach the two male quick-connects from the switch plate to the two female quick-connects leading from the fireplace (see Figure 35). If the optional summer fan switch is being used, connect the other two quick connects, otherwise tuck the two male quick-connects leading from the fireplace into the cavity behind the faceplate. -
Page 31: Door Installation
Installation Finalizing the (for qualified installers only) Door Installation Slide the doors into place. Door Installation Check the position of the doors for horizontal 98500470, Door alignment (the doors in this picture 98500471, are out of alignment). 98500472 Add washers to the hinge pins to make the doors align... -
Page 32: Index
Index Approved Chimney ..........16 Install the Faceplate Insulation ......28 Blower Duct Connection........15 Installation Options ..........6 Blower Duct Routing..........14 Installation Overview........... 7 Blower Electrical Connection.........15 Installation Requirements for Cold Environments..8 Blower ..............14 Installation Warnings .......... 4 Chimney Clearances to Combustibles ....18 Items Shipped with the Door(s) ......