Installation
(for qualified installers only)
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Using a Recessed Fireplace with a Recessed Television
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING TELEVISIONS AND THIS FIREPLACE
Most television manufacturers instruct the homeowner to not place the television above a heat source. Doing so may
negatively affect the longevity of the television and may negate the warranty. If you do place a television above the fireplace,
please be aware of the large amount of heat generated by the fireplace and consider placing the television above a mantel to
reduce the amount of heat that reaches the television. The homeowner must understand that Travis Industries does not take
responsibility for any negative impact to televisions placed near this fireplace.
Minimum Dimensions:
(a) Fireplace Recess Height above Base of Fireplace
Recess must fall within shaded portion of the chart above.
42” (1067mm) with 8” (203mm) recess depth
See chart above if using a larger recess.
(b) Fireplace/TV Recess Depth*
Minimum 8” (203mm)
(c) Fireplace Recess Width
45.5” (1156mm)
* NOTE
: The minimum recess depth is 8”. This allows heat to travel forward and dissipate.
EXAMPLES
: If you have a TV that is greater than 6” deep (including the 1” gap behind), you will need to alter the fireplace
recess depth and height. If your TV is 9” deep (including the 1” gap behind), the recess should be 11” (this provides the
necessary 2” recess for the TV). The 11” recess would require a 43.5” (292mm) fireplace recess height (see chart above).
If you have a TV that is 3” deep (including the 1” gap behind), you will need to put in a 5” mantel (the 2” is measured from the
front of the TV). The fireplace can then be recessed 3” into the wall to allow for the 8” of recess plus mantel depth.
WIRING NOTE
: If running wiring into the enclosure, use thermal insulating wrap around the wiring. Secure the wiring to
protect from contact with hot surfaces.
b
a
Fireplace
NOTE: These
two walls are
at the same
depth.
Min. 1" (26mm) Air Gap Behind TV
(typically provided by wall mount)
Television (TV)
Min. 3"
(77mm)
Min. 6"
(152mm)
Min. 2" (51mm)
From Front of TV
c
b
(b) Depth
(a)
Height
Above
Base of
Fireplace
46" (1169mm)
0" (0mm)
1" (25mm)
2" (51mm)
8" (203mm)
7" (178mm)
6" (152mm)
5" (127mm)
4" (102mm)
3" (76mm)
9" (229mm)
10" (254mm)
11" (279mm)
12" (305mm)
45" (1143mm)
44" (1118mm)
43" (1093mm)
42" (1067mm)
41" (1042mm)
47" (1194mm)
