Facing Requirements; Facing Over 1" Thick - Travis Industries Travis DVL Owner's Manual

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Facing Requirements

NOTE: The combustible area above the facing must not protrude more than 3/4" from the facing. If it
does, it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements listed in this manual.
Facing Requirements:
Mantel Minimum Facing
Above Faceplate
Depth
18""
8"
10" 18-1/2"
19"
12"
Bottom of
Faceplate
Base of
Fireplace
Facing Over 1"
Thick
• If the facing material
is over 1" thick (e.g.
brick, river rock),
install the facing
around the perimeter
of the face. You may
wish to make a facing
support (see the
illustration to the
right). If using an
arch face, you may
wish to order the
optional set-up face:
Arch Set-Up Face
Part # 98500694
NOTE: Artisan faces
vary in size. Use the
face being installed to
create a template.
Travis Industries
Arch Face
Face Size
Discovery, Rosario
Heritage Bay
Salish Bay
Cambridge
FPX Arched or Rect.
1"
Width
Face Sizing
Discovery, Rosario 35-3/4"
Heritage Bay 35-3/8"
Salish Bay 33-1/2"
Cambridge 36-1/4"
FPX Arched or Rect. 34-3/4"
Note: if using a brick hearth, the fireplace will need to be raised to accommodate the 1" gap betwen the
face and the base of the fireplace. For 2-1/2" thick brick this works out to approximately 1-1/2".
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(for qualified installers only)
Rectangular Face
Width Height
35-3/4" 26"
35-3/8" 25-5/8"
33-1/2" 26-3/8"
36-1/4" 25-7/8"
34-3/4" 26-1/2"
The brick facing must meet the same requirements
listed in "Facing Requirements" above.
Height
26"
25-5/8"
26-3/8"
25-7/8"
26-1/2"
Center
Line
Arch Faces
Use the optional Arch
Set-Up Face available
from Travis
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The fireplace requires a concrete
board (or other non-combustible)
extending from the header to the
floor and to the framing members on
both sides. Do not use sheetrock,
plywood or other combustible
material.
Header
Non-combustible Facing
6" Min.
(both sides)
Rectangular Faces
Make a facing support using
2x4's. It should be 1/8" larger
than the finished face. NOTE:
The bottom of the face is 1"
above the base of the fireplace.
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