20 Fireplace
Insert
Installation
(for qualified installers only)
© Travis Industries
100-01332
4121214
Insert Placement Requirements
The insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes,
doors), 36" of the front of the insert (Figure 17 “q”).
Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor
The minimum clearances, facing, and hearth requirements in Figure 17 must be met. Follow the
clearances for the type of fireplace being used – (masonry or zero-clearance-metal).
Minimum
Clearances
Masonry
Fireplace
Z.C. (Metal)
Fireplace
k Sidewall
13"
331mm
30"
762mm
l Side Facing
(non-
combustible)
9.5"
242mm
12"
305mm
m Top Facing
(non-
combustible)
12"
305mm
12"
305mm
n Mantel
(combustible)
15.5"
394mm
24"
610mm
o Front Hearth
(does not
include insert
extension “x”)
16"
407mm (US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
18”
458mm
(Canada)
16"
407mm (US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
18”
458mm
(Canada)
p Side Hearth
8"
204mm
8"
204mm
q Front of Insert
36"
915mm
36"
915mm
x Extension Onto
Hearth
3"
77mm
3"
77mm
Figure 17
Hearth Requirements
Must extend 16" in front of the insert and 8" on both sides (min. 19" deep by 39-5/8" wide)
Must be non-combustible and at least .018" thick (26 gauge)
Masonry Fireplace Requirements
Chimney must have a clay tile liner or a stainless steel liner (positive connection).
Entire fireplace, including chimney, must be clean and undamaged. Any damage must be repaired
prior to installation of the insert.
Chimney height: 15' minimum; 33' maximum.
Entire fireplace, including chimney, must meet local building requirements.
Side
Wall
Combustible Mantel
Combustible Top Facing
Non-Combustible
Hearth
Facing
q
l
k
p
x
o
n
m