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© Travis Industries
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42 Apex CF
Overview .......................................................................... 2
Listing Details ................................................................... 2
IAS (ICBO) Approval .................................................... 2
EPA Approval ............................................................... 2
National Fireplace Institute ........................................... 2
Installation Warnings .................................................... 4
Operating Warnings ...................................................... 4
Installation Options ........................................................... 5
Heating Specifications ...................................................... 5
Dimensions ...................................................................... 5
ITEMS UNIQUE TO THIS FIREPLACE ........................... 6
Framing the Chase
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The Chase (fireplace enclosure) Must Be Ventilated .... 6
Air-Cooled Chimneys Offsets Inside Chase Must Be
Directed to the Rear to Clear Manifold .......................... 6
Packing List ...................................................................... 7
Recommended Order of Installation ................................. 7
Installation Recommendations for Cold Environments ..... 8
Insulated Chimney is Strongly Recommended ............. 8
Use “P” Trap & Insulated Duct in the Cooling Duct. ...... 8
Use Bi-Metallic Damper with Air-Cooled Chimney ........ 8
Use Outside Air “P” Trap and Insulated Duct ................ 8
Daily Requirements for Homeowners ........................... 8
OTHER ITEMS ......................................................... 8
Fireplace Placement Requirements ................................. 9
Clearances to Fireplace ................................................ 9
Fireplace Placement ..................................................... 10
Minimum Framing Dimension ........................................... 11
Framing Dimensions at 45° .............................................. 12
Convection Air Manifold ................................................... 13
Chase Ventilation (REQUIRED) ....................................... 14
Chase Ventilation Overview .......................................... 14
Chase Ventilation Grills ................................................ 15
Dimensions ............................................................... 15
Chase Ventilation – Front Configuration ....................... 16
Chase Ventilation – Side Configuration ........................ 17
Raised Fireplaces ............................................................. 18
Approved Chimney ........................................................... 19
Air Cooled Chimney Requirements (8” Inner Dia., 12” Outer
Dia.) .................................................................................. 20
Part Numbers (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
Air Cooled Chimney – Installation and System Height . 24
Air Cool Chimney - Offset Requirements (30° Elbows) 25
Firestops ...................................................................... 25
Chimney Offset Chart ................................................... 25
Insulated Chimney Requirements (7” Inner Diameter) ..... 26
Security ASHT+ (S2100+) Part Numbers (available
through Travis Ind.) ...................................................... 26
Security ASHT+ - Clearances to Combustibles ........ 26
Security ASHT+– Anchor Plate Installation .............. 26
Security ASHT+– Offset Chart ................................. 26
Insulated Chimney – Alternative Manufacturers ........... 27
Anchor Plate Installation ........................................... 27
Insulated Chimney – Installation and System Height .... 28
Insulated Chimney - Offset Requirements (30° Elbows)
..................................................................................... 29
Firestops ...................................................................... 29
Chimney Termination Requirements ................................ 30
Convection Air Manifold and Non-Combustible Framing .. 31
Contents of Framing Hardware Box ............................. 31
Contents Strapped to Exterior of Fireplace & Inside
Firebox ......................................................................... 32
Steps for Installing the Convection Air Manifold ........... 33
Upper Manifold Trim ..................................................... 35
Steps for Installing the Non-Combustible Framing ....... 36
Electrical Line Hookup ..................................................... 38
Wiring Diagram ............................................................. 38
Fireplace Junction Box ................................................. 39
Inside of Junction Box .................................................. 39
External Wiring Installation ............................................... 40
External Wiring Installation (continued) ............................ 41
Back Side of the Combustor Temp Display .................. 41
Air Intake Installation ........................................................ 42
Air Intake Locations ...................................................... 43
Facing Requirements ....................................................... 44
Facing Requirements (continued) .................................... 45
Mantel Requirements ....................................................... 46
Hearth Requirements ....................................................... 47
Finalizing the Installation .................................................. 48
Index ............................................................................ 50