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Table of Contents

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Introduction

Overview ................................................................. 2

Listing Details.......................................................... 2

Safety Precautions

Installation Warnings ................................................ 4

Operating Warnings .................................................. 4

Features and Specifications

Installation Options................................................... 6

Heating Specifications .............................................. 6

Dimensions ............................................................. 6

Installation

Packing List............................................................. 6

Items Shipped with the Faceplate ............................... 6

Items Shipped with the Door(s)................................... 6

Installation Overview ................................................. 7

Recommended Order of Installation ............................ 7

Installation Requirements for Cold Environments .......... 8

Negative Pressure Warning ....................................... 9

Fireplace Placement Requirements............................. 10

Minimum Framing Dimensions ................................10

Framing Dimensions at 45° ....................................10

Fireplace Placement ..............................................11

Clearances...........................................................12

Raised Fireplaces .................................................12

Cooling Vent Requirements ....................................... 13

Blower Requirements ................................................ 14

Blower Duct Routing ..............................................14

Blower Duct Connection .........................................15

Blower Electrical Connection ...................................15

Chimney Requirements............................................. 16

Approved Chimney Brands .....................................16

Chimneys Part Numbers ........................................16

Chimney Installation ..............................................16

Chimney Height ....................................................17

Offset Requirements (30° Elbows) ...........................18

Chimney Clearances to Combustibles......................19

Firestops .............................................................20

Framing the Roof ..................................................20

Chimney Termination Requirements.........................21

Facing Requirements................................................ 22

Mantel Requirements ................................................ 24

Hearth Requirements................................................ 25

Finalizing the Installation

Remove Set-Up Face............................................... 26

Prepare the Firebox .................................................. 27

Install the Faceplate Insulation .................................. 28

Faceplate Installation ............................................... 29

Switchplate Installation and Blower Check .................... 30

Door Installation ...................................................... 31

Door Installation ................................................... 31

Door Latch Adjustment .......................................... 31

Index

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Summary of Contents for 44-Elite

Page 1: ...A AA AA AA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA 44 Elite Installation Manual 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd SW Mukilteo WA 98275 Wood Burning Zero Clearance Fireplace 2007 Travis Industries 10 00 93508093 Tested...

Page 2: ...wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in the owner s manual or if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed Do not use a fireplace insert or other products not specif...

Page 3: ...ireplace Placement 11 Clearances 12 Raised Fireplaces 12 Cooling Vent Requirements 13 Blower Requirements 14 Blower Duct Routing 14 Blower Duct Connection 15 Blower Electrical Connection 15 Chimney Re...

Page 4: ...d Need 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...

Page 5: ...700 Heating capacity will vary with floor plan insulation and outside temperature Dimensions 8 Blower Lead 8 Electrical Input Lead 6 1 2 46 26 1 8 49 24 31 1 2 Includes the 1 2 stand offs 44 The set u...

Page 6: ...or Blower Two 10 Flex Ducts 7 Diameter For Cooling Vents Two Vent Hoods For Cooling Vents Two Vent Hood Storm Collars For Cooling Vents Faceplate Gasket Items Shipped with the Faceplate Faceplate two...

Page 7: ...the section Minimum Clearances See the section Chimney Requirements See the section Hearth Requirements See the section Blower Requirements See the section Cooling Vent Requirements See the section Mi...

Page 8: ...A A A A AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAA AA AA AA AA AA Fireplace Interior of Home Internal Blower Exterior Wall Exterior Figure 5 Cooling Air P Trap When installing the cold air ducts make sure to include a...

Page 9: ...ir can be heated by the house causing syphoning This pulls cool air through the cooling channel leading to fireplace cooling Cooling air is required by the fireplace to prevent overheating Negative pr...

Page 10: ...pe to header clearance A firestop is required at the top of the fireplace enclosure or ceiling level whichever is lower Min 4 1 2 NOTE make sure the enclosure is wide enough to accommodate the blower...

Page 11: ...so located on back The fireplace and firebox must be made level and plumb during installation Use shims under the fireplace to properly level the fireplace Zero Clearance Can Firebox WARNING Failure t...

Page 12: ...y from high traffic areas Fireplace must be placed so the vents below and above the glass do not become blocked Raised Fireplaces If the fireplace is raised the fireplace enclosure must be raised as w...

Page 13: ...0 0 and 1 25 Included with the fireplace 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 Incl...

Page 14: ...ower duct is 15 use the included duct start collar The maximum length for 8 diameter blower duct is 25 use two 6 to 8 adapters NOTE The shorter the blower duct the greater the air flow A maximum of tw...

Page 15: ...how the homeowner the blower location and inform them of the need to clean periodically Remove the four screws that go into these holes Shake the filter to remove any dirt that may have accumulated In...

Page 16: ...pipes If the outer pipe does not line up with the brackets remove the brackets and re attach them to the top of the fireplace Connect the inner pipe to the inner liner with three sheet metal screws Fi...

Page 17: ...ght above the specified minimum may be necessary to reduce wind induced down drafting and back puffing or to increase draft thereby improving fireplace operating characteristics Chimney must be totall...

Page 18: ...walls The table below details the amount of offset X and rise R gained from various chimney lengths when used with 30 elbows see Figure 21 Make sure to add the amounts for both elbows Two sections may...

Page 19: ...bove the fireplace before the chimney penetrates the ceiling use a firestop the chimney must maintain the clearances listed below 5 to the rear of the chimney 4 1 2 to the front of the chimney Min Cle...

Page 20: ...a sloped roof it is important to determine the size of the framing for clearance purposes Use the appropriate column for 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 rafters It is not necessary to frame around the hole opening if...

Page 21: ...se is above the roof structure The chimney cap must still maintain the 2 3 10 clearance to any other structure See the illustration below Chimneys extending beyond a certain height frequently 5 above...

Page 22: ...quires 1 2 thick concrete board or other non combustible to extend from the header to the base of the fireplace and to the framing members on both sides do not use sheetrock or drywall See Figure 27 T...

Page 23: ...et the mantel requirements listed in this manual To achieve a facing that is flush with the drywall to the side of the fireplace recess the framing directly next to the fireplace see Figure 28 1 2 Dry...

Page 24: ...above the base See Figure 29 The mantel must not extend more than 8 1 2 in front of the faceplate Mantel side columns that extend more than 3 4 beyond the faceplate must maintain an 18 clearance to t...

Page 25: ...rth material can go above this point Fireplace Faceplate Ember Strip 6 1 2 Max 18 Min Check Local Building Codes AA AA AA AAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAA A A A A AAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAA AA AA AA Minimum 1 cement boar...

Page 26: ...raps in the fireplace Treated wood breaks down the catalyst inside the fireplace decreasing efficiency and increasing emissions Remove Set Up Face Remove the set up face using a phillips screwdriver s...

Page 27: ...8 allen wrench Install the baffle and grate AAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA A A A A A AAAA AAAA AAAA...

Page 28: ...h the gasket onto the back of the face note how the holes on the gasket line up with the holes on the face The 36 is pictured the 44 installs in a similar fashion Attach the side gaskets in the same f...

Page 29: ...h the faceplate see Figure 34 NOTE do not pinch any of the wires in the lower right between the faceplate and the fireplace AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA A...

Page 30: ...ick connects from the switch plate to the two female quick connects leading from the fireplace These male quick connects are for the summer fan switch connect them together to test if the blower opera...

Page 31: ...it between the door gasket and the fireplace Adjustments are made to the door latch by moving the washers from either side of the door latch and tightening the inner nut against the outer nut The door...

Page 32: ...ent Requirements 10 Fireplace Placement 11 Firestops 20 Framing Dimensions at 45 10 Framing the Roof 20 Hearth Requirements 25 Heating Specifications 6 Install the Faceplate Insulation 28 Installation...

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