Installation (for qualified installers only)
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© Travis Industries
1/10/2022 - 1559
616 MF GSR2
Factory-Built (Metal) Wood-Burning Fireplace Requirements
The damper ("A") and grate (with log set) ("B") must be removed (see the illustration below)
The smoke shelf ("C"), internal baffles ("D"), screen ("E"), masonry lining or refractory ("G" & "I"), and
metal or glass doors ("F") may be removed (if applicable)
The fireplace must be permanently marked to
indicate that it has been altered and is no longer
suitable for burning solid fuel (wood) unless the
removed parts are re-installed. Cutting of any
sheet metal parts is prohibited.
The metal floor (“J”) of the firebox may be removed
in certain cases*.
The insulation ("H"), and any structured rigid frame
members must not be removed or altered (side and
top of door frame, side, and top of the face of the
fireplace, metal sides, etc.).
*CAUTION –
Removal of the firebox floor of a factory-built solid fuel fireplace in order to accommodate the
installation of a gas-fired fireplace insert is not covered under (ANSI Z21.88 – CSA 2.22 or ANSI Z21.50 – CSA
2.33) standard(s) used to certify the gas-fired fireplace insert or UL 127 and ULC S627 standards used to
certify solid fuel factory-built fireplaces. The Intertek safety certification will not apply to this installation method.
This installation method must be deemed acceptable by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) prior to the gas-
fired fireplace insert being installed. The sheet metal base (or metal wrap) of the fireplace must be left in place
and a minimum ½” cement board sheet placed under the entire length and width of the appliance.
If the factory-built fireplace has no gas access hole(s) provided, an access hole of 1-1/2 inches (37.5 mm)
or less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of the firebox in a proper workman like
manner. This access hole must be plugged with non-combustible insulation after the gas supply line has
been installed.
Hearth Requirements
1/2” of non-combustible material is required underneath the insert
WARNING
:
A non-combustible hearth is not required in front of the appliance. However, if the heater is
installed next to the floor, we recommend a hearth to protect the flooring surface from
discoloration or other negative impacts from the heater.
C
B
F
I
D
E
A
G
H
J
