6 Installation
(for qualified installers only)
© Travis Industries
8/24/2017 - 1450
42 Apex CF
ITEMS UNIQUE TO THIS FIREPLACE
Header Height is Determined
by the Convection Air Outlet
The height of the convection air
outlet determines the framing
header height (see illustration to
the right and page 13 for details).
The desired outlet height should
be determined prior to framing.
Make sure all minimum
clearances are maintained.
42 Apex CF
Fireplace
Min. 3-1/2"
Lower Framing (included)
Upper Convection Manifold
6-1/2" *
Max. 116-1/2"
Min. 78-1/2" **
Lower Convection Manifold
5" Alum. Flex Duct (included)
Framing Header
Celing
Convection Air Outlet
Upper Framing (included)
The Chase (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
for this purpose.
If ventilated to the sides, a minimum 2” air
space is required(see illustration below
and page 17 for details). The framing
may need to be altered to provide proper
ventilation.
MIn. 2"
Max.. 5-1/2"
This shaded area on both sides of the fireplace must be left
unobstructed when using the side chase ventilation configuration.
TOP OF FIREPLACE
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Air-Cooled Chimneys Offsets Inside Chase Must Be Directed to the Rear to Clear Manifold
When using offsets inside the chase the offsets will need to be angled back slightly to allow the chimney to clear
the upper manifold (see page 23). In most installations this offset will need to be angled back 1-1/2”.