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© Travis Industries 

8/24/2017 - 1450 

42 Apex CF 

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42 Apex Clean Face 

Installation Manual 

 

12521 Harbour Reach Drive 

Mukilteo, WA  98275 

This manual is available online in French. 

Manuel est disponible en ligne en Francais. 

www.travisproducts.com

 

Wood-Burning  

Zero-Clearance 

Fireplace 

© 2017, Travis Industries 

$10.00        100-01450

 

 

 

Report # 028WF102S 

U.L. 127-2015 and ULC-S610-M87 

(R1998)

 

Summary of Contents for 42 Apex Clean Face

Page 1: ...12521 Harbour Reach Drive Mukilteo WA 98275 This manual is available online in French Manuel est disponible en ligne en Francais www travisproducts com Wood Burning Zero Clearance Fireplace 2017 Trav...

Page 2: ...only DO NOT OVERFIRE UNIT See Installation Manual for approved chimneys Replace glass only with 5mm neoceramic or ceramic glass Electrical Rating 115V 60 Hz 1 8 Amps Optional Green Start 94400954 Blow...

Page 3: ...mbers available through Travis Industries 20 Anchor Plate Installation 20 Cooling Duct Installation 21 Air Cooled Chimney Clearances to Combustibles 22 Air Cooled Chimney Use of Offsets in Chase 23 Ai...

Page 4: ...ed for Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flu...

Page 5: ...feet Up to 2 500 sq ft Maximum Burning Time Up to 12 Hours BTU Output per Hour Cord Wood Method Up to 62 000 BTUs Heating capacity will vary with floor plan insulation and outside temperature Dimensi...

Page 6: ...fireplace enclosure Must Be Ventilated The chase fireplace enclosure must be ventilated to provide proper fireplace cooling see illustration to the right and page 14 for details Grills are included f...

Page 7: ...place Owner s manual Pair of gloves Upper Manifold Trim Front Ventilation Grill Small Ventilation Grills 5 Aluminum Flex Duct Recommended Order of Installation Frame the opening for the fireplace Leav...

Page 8: ...a heat activated damper that helps reduce cold air from entering the cooling ducts while the fireplace is not in operation Use Outside Air P Trap and Insulated Duct Min 24 Max 48 Min 24 Max 48 42 Ape...

Page 9: ...f this combustible protrudes farther it must meet the sidewall clearance see b and c in the illustration below a b c d The fireplace requires a 13mm clearance to the back and sides stand offs are pre...

Page 10: ...place must be placed so the vents below and above the glass do not become blocked We rcommend the chase around the fireplace be insulated WARNING Insulation must be secured so it does not fill the spa...

Page 11: ...1 2 above framing header Max Header Depth 3 1 2 The enclosure over the fireplace must be a minimum 3 1 2 89mm above the framing header The ceiling in front of fireplace must be a minimum 3 1 2 89mm ab...

Page 12: ...42 Apex CF Framing Dimensions at 45 Typical framing dimensions for 45 installation are shown below Additional space may be required for vent and outside air installation a 61 3 4 1569mm b 22 1 2 572mm...

Page 13: ...nvection Air Outlet Upper Framing included When using the included upper framing members the manifold outlet will be 6 1 2 below the header This is the most common installation placing the outlet at t...

Page 14: ...oling Failure to do this will create a severe fire risk The chase fireplace enclosure circulates room air We recommend dry walling the interior of the enclosure or using suitable means to prevent dust...

Page 15: ...g Height Min Framing Width Front Ventilation Grill 3 3 4 38 1 1 8 2 1 2 36 Small Ventilation Grill 4 16 1 4 4 5 8 2 3 4 14 3 8 a b c The grills must be attached directly to the chase cavity The includ...

Page 16: ...ir passes out of the side vents and ventilates the chase When ventilating through the front the grill is either placed directly on the fireplace or installed into a raised non combustible hearth This...

Page 17: ...is shaded area on both sides of the fireplace must be left unobstructed when using the side chase ventilation configuration TOP OF FIREPLACE When ventilating from the sides you must use both small gri...

Page 18: ...and hearth if desired may be placed on a platform designed to support the fireplace and vent approximately 600 lbs See illustration below The ceiling in front of the fireplace must be a minimum 82 fr...

Page 19: ...for details The entire chimney system must be installed to meet all local requirements as well as those requirements listed by the chimney manufacturer Depending on the manufacturer and where the chim...

Page 20: ...llar 98900009 Round Termination Cap 98900010 Flashing 0 6 12 for flat roofs up to 6 12 pitch 26 5 98900011 Flashing 7 12 12 for roofs 6 12 pitch to 12 12 26 5 to 45 98900012 Attic Insulation Shield 98...

Page 21: ...he opening facing downwards to prevent water or other material from entering Secure the cooling duct to the collar and external termination using high temperature aluminum tape and or sheet metal scre...

Page 22: ...Air Cooled 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 com...

Page 23: ...e chase the offsets will need to be angled back slightly to allow the chimney to clear the upper manifold see illustration below In most installations this offset will need to be angled back 1 1 2 Mak...

Page 24: ...necessary to reduce wind induced down drafts back puffing or smoke spillage By adding additional chimney the fireplace will have increased draft and encounter less negative operating characteristics...

Page 25: ...the fireplace Firestops Whenever the chimney penetrates a floor or ceiling a firestop is required on the bottom side of the floor joists see illustration below When passing through an attic the firest...

Page 26: ...VENT 7 FLASH 7 12 12 98900289 VENT 7 WALL STRAP 98900292 VENT 7 EXT ROOF BRKT 98900293 VENT 7 STORM COLLAR 98900294 VENT 7 CHIMNEY CAP 98900295 Security ASHT Clearances to Combustibles Maintain a 2 cl...

Page 27: ...Fab Temp Guard 2100 7TGAP 10 2 Olympia Ventis VA AP07 9 1 2 2 See pipe manufacturer s instructions for details on installation and minimum framing dimensions NOTE This chimney requires a 2 clearance w...

Page 28: ...d induced down drafts back puffing or smoke spillage By adding additional chimney the fireplace will have increased draft and encounter less negative operating characteristics Chimney must be totally...

Page 29: ...ollow the chimney manufacturer s instructions for supporting the chimney Elbows may be used directly off the top of the fireplace Firestops Whenever the chimney penetrates a floor or ceiling a firesto...

Page 30: ...certain height frequently 5 above the roof may require braces check the instructions included with the chimney for details Chimney termination must be a minimum 10 3M from any adjacent building It mu...

Page 31: ...ng Hardware Box 36 Sheet Metal Screws SM NOTE These screws are weighed not counted so an extra 3 5 screws will be present 44 Self drilling screws SD NOTE These screws are weighed not counted so an ext...

Page 32: ...pped to Exterior of Fireplace Inside Firebox Upper Manifold Lower Manifold 2 Horizontal Framing Members Non Combustible 2 Lower Framing Members Telescoping Non Combustible 2 Telescoping Manifold Suppo...

Page 33: ...the Upper Manifold Brackets to the side framing of the enclosure 11 3 8 below the header min 14 7 8 under ceiling The brackets must be flush with the side framing members and level with each other see...

Page 34: ...ce using 8 SM screws Attach the lower tabs of the telescoping manifold supports to the Lower Manifold 4 SM screws Extend the supports and attach them to the bottom of the Upper Manifold 4 SM screws Us...

Page 35: ...of duct to the manifold collars with 3 SD screws Seal the ducting with aluminum U L 181A P tape Self Drilling Screw Upper Manifold and Trim Dimensions The upper manifold trim may be installed over th...

Page 36: ...upper manifold and secure it to the side framing of the enclosure Install the two Lower Framing Members to the top of the fireplace use 4 SM screws Extend to the Lower Framing Members until they reac...

Page 37: ...r Framing Members to the top of the second Horizontal Framing Member use 4 SM screws Place the Horizontal Framing Member directly above the outlet of the upper manifold with the spacers facing upward...

Page 38: ...rical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 The electrical line must supply 120 Volts 60 Hz and 10 amps 2A for blower 8A for optional igniter Route the electrical supply line thr...

Page 39: ...allation for qualified installers only 39 Travis Industries 8 24 2017 1450 42 Apex CF Fireplace Junction Box a b RHEOSTAT Power Input Hot Common and 2 Grounding Wires Rheostat Wires Inside of Junction...

Page 40: ...side of the fireplace Mount the included double gang junction box in this location Route the wire harness from the fireplace to the junction box Do not route the wire over the top of the fireplace or...

Page 41: ...ction see picture below Connect the power GreenStart wire 4 wire to the power GreenStart connection see picture below CELSIUS DISPLAY If you wish to display Celsius instead of Fahrenheit place the jum...

Page 42: ...oned so it does not become blocked by snow or debris Intake air may be drawn from a ventilated crawl space check with local jurisdiction for requirements in your area Do not draw air from an enclosed...

Page 43: ...Disconnect the air intake collar 4 screws hold it in place b Remove the cover plate in the location you wish to relocate the air intake to c Attach the air intake collar in the desired location use t...

Page 44: ...outlet see illustration below The non combustible facing may be attached to the front of the fireplace and non combustible framing with screws Do not penetrate the fireplace more than 3 4 Facing over...

Page 45: ...e faceplate protrudes 1 1 8 from the front of the fireplace has a 2 overlap on the sides 1 1 8 overlap on top and 1 8 overlap on the bottom Tile Thin Facing Example 3 8 Tile Fireplace Drywall Framing...

Page 46: ...42 Apex CF Mantel Requirements Mantel must be non combustible Mantel must be a minimum 49 1 2 above the base of the fireplace Maximum mantel depth is 18 42 Apex Fireplace Non Combustible Mantel Minimu...

Page 47: ...e of 1 00 Multiple cement boards may be stacked to meet the required R value of 1 00 For example two half inch boards each with an R value of 0 5 can be stacked together to meet the 1 00 requirement H...

Page 48: ...tion Once the fireplace is in place with hearth and facing complete the fireplace may be finalized following the directions below 1 Install the firebrick as shown below 2 Place the baffle in position...

Page 49: ...ify Door Operation Open the door handle and swing the door shut Press down on the handle to lock the door in place take care to not pinch your hand between the handle and door frame The door may be ti...

Page 50: ...for Homeowners 7 Dimensions 5 Electrical Line Hookup 23 EPA Approval 2 External Wiring Installation 25 Facing Requirements 30 Finalizing the Installation 34 Fireplace Framing 10 Fireplace Placement R...

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