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AGE 

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NSTALLATION

Installation Preparation

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Read this entire manual before installing the fireplace.

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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.

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Notify your insurance company before installing this fireplace.

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The requirements listed below are divided into sections.  All requirements must be met
simultaneously.  The order of installation  is not rigid – the qualified installer should follow the
procedure best suited for the installation.

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Modifications of the fireplace (doors, blower, air inlet systems, damper control, or any other
component supplied by Travis Industries) or use of any component part not approved by Travis
Industries in combination with this fireplace system will void the listing and warranty.

Packing List

Shipped with the Fireplace:

Installation Manual

Grate

Baffle

Blower Assembly

Ember Strip

Log Retainer (includes allen wrench & instructions)

Flex Duct w/ start collar – 3' Length, 6" Dia (For Blower)

Two 10' Flex Ducts, 6" Diameter (For Cooling Vents)

Two Vent Hoods (For Cooling Vents)

Two Vent Hood Storm Collars (For Cooling Vents)

Shipped with the Faceplate:

Faceplate (two switch plate screws are attached)

Switch Plate (includes blower rheostat)

10 Faceplate Screws

Shipped with the Door(s):

Owner's Manual

Installation Hardware Pack

Pair of Gloves

Efficiency and Registration Cards

Touch-up Paint

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See the section 
"Facing Requirements"

See the section "Blower 
Electrical Connection"

See the section 
"Mantel Requirements"

Insulation must not fill the 
spaces between the stand-offs

See the section 
"Fireplace 
Placement 
Requirements"

See the section
 "Chimney Requirements"

See the section 
"Hearth Requirements"

See the section 
"Blower Duct Connection"

See the section
 "Cooling Vent Installation"

See the section 
"Minimum Framing 
Dimensions"

18" Min.

Installation Overview

Summary of Contents for 36 ELITE-ZC

Page 1: ...A AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA Zero Clearance Fireplace Listed Tested to U L 127 and portions of U L 1482 907 36 ELITE ZC INSTALLATIO...

Page 2: ...nts 7 Cooling Vents 8 Blower 9 Blower Duct Connection 9 Blower Electrical Connection 10 Chimney 11 Chimneys Part Numbers 11 Chimney Connection to Fireplace 11 Chimney Height 12 Special Chimney Require...

Page 3: ...ns Heating Specifications Approximate Heating Capacity in square feet 1 200 2 500 Will vary with the home s Maximum Burning Time Up to 10 Hours floor plan insulation and BTU Output per Hour Cord Wood...

Page 4: ...ber Strip Log Retainer includes allen wrench instructions Flex Duct w start collar 3 Length 6 Dia For Blower Two 10 Flex Ducts 6 Diameter For Cooling Vents Two Vent Hoods For Cooling Vents Two Vent Ho...

Page 5: ...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 f...

Page 6: ...ible floor EMBER STRIP INSTRUCTIONS Clearances When installed walls in front of the fireplace must be a minimum 18 to the side of the faceplate or 15 1 2 from the side of the fireplace see the illustr...

Page 7: ...brick river rock etc use the face being installed to create a template The fireplace is shipped with a set up face that is 1 16 larger on the top bottom and each side than the faceplate Leave the set...

Page 8: ...e fireplace recess the framing directly next to the fireplace See the illustration below 1 2 Drywall AAAA AAA1 2 Concrete Board 3 8 Tile Fireplace Overlapped Facing Framing 1 2 Drywall AAA AAAA 1 2 Co...

Page 9: ...m 18 Hearth must extend a minimum 8 to both sides of the faceplate 52 wide Hearth must be a minimum 1 thick of cement board or equivalent Hearth must not rise more than 6 1 2 above the base of the fir...

Page 10: ...are two 12 lengths of vent use a connector and seal if adding more length The duct terminations must be located so they can not be blocked e g snow drifts Included with the fireplace is a set of stor...

Page 11: ...uilding codes NOTE certain codes require a fire curtain in these cases Blower Duct Connection The blower may be placed in a ventilated crawl space if approved by the local building department AAAAAAAA...

Page 12: ...ace AAA AAA Blower Conduit Snap this piece into the top of the blower housing White Common Junction Box Exposed Ground Black Hot Screw this piece into the junction box Use wire nuts or other approved...

Page 13: ...en reposition the L brackets if necessary so they are directly adjacent the exterior of the chimney Use a drill with a 5 16 driver bit to re install the L brackets use the existing sheet metal screws...

Page 14: ...ly enclosed when passing through living space with a minimum 2 clearance to combustibles 3 Min 2 Min 10 System Height 35 Max 15 Min 2 Min Air Space to Combustibles Rain Cap Storm Collar Flashing Fires...

Page 15: ...back wall 4 1 2 minimum on the front wall and header and 18 minimum to the side walls The table below details the amount of offset X and rise R gained from various chimney lengths when used with 30 e...

Page 16: ...an 81 above the base of the fireplace If the fireplace is raised the enclosure height must be raised to maintain the 81 Do not build into this area Do not slope the walls inward The header vertical fr...

Page 17: ...4 16 1 2 x 24 3 4 10 12 16 x 23 3 4 16 x 25 1 2 16 1 2 x 24 1 4 16 1 2 x 26 11 12 16 x 25 16 x 26 3 4 16 1 2 x 25 1 2 16 1 2 x 27 1 4 12 12 16 x 26 1 8 16 x 28 1 8 16 1 2 x 26 5 8 16 1 2 x 28 5 8 Chi...

Page 18: ...er included with the faceplate Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the 10 screws holding the set up face in place Phillips Screwdriver 2 Make sure the firebrick is properly in place 3 Install the log...

Page 19: ...rebox 6 If installing a catalyst temperature meter do so now see the instructions included with the temperature meter 7 The faceplate is packaged with the faceplate attachment screws Use a phillips sc...

Page 20: ...CIRCUIT IS ACTIVE Make sure the door is closed Attach the two male quick connects from the switch plate to the two female quick connects leading from the fireplace These male quick connects are for th...

Page 21: ...his picture are out of alignment AA AA AA AA AA A AA AA A A A A Door Hinge pin Add washers to the hinge pins to make the doors align horizontally a b 11 Adjust the door latch if necessary to make a sn...

Page 22: ...LISTING INFORMATION PAGE 22 The listing label is shown below It can be found on the base of the fireplace behind the faceplate...

Page 23: ...LISTING INFORMATION PAGE 23...

Page 24: ...lation 19 Facing Requirements 5 Features 1 Finalizing the Installation 16 Firebrick Placement 16 Fireplace Placement Requirements 3 Firestops 14 FMI Chimney 11 Framing Dimensions 3 Grate Placement 16...

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