18 Insert Installation (for qualified installers only)
Travis Industries 93508131 4020327
Insert Size Requirements (see Illustration below)
a
c
e
f
Masonry
Fireplace
Z.C. (Metal)
Fireplace
Minimum Fireplace Size
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
Height (front)
Height (rear)
Width (front)
Width (rear)
Depth
Hearth Depth*
Hearth Width
Facing Width
Facing Height
Mantel Height
20-3/4"
20-3/4"
23-5/8"
23-5/8"
13-1/2"
19"
39-5/8"
42-5/8"
32"
35-1/2"
* This is the distance the insert protrudes from
the fireplace opening plus the required 16" of
hearth extension.
b
d
h
i
j
g
Non-Combustible Hearth
Mantel (combustible or non-combustible)
Non-Combustible Facing
20-3/4"
20-3/4"
25-5/8"
25-5/8"
14-1/2"
19"
39-5/8"
47-5/8"
32"
44"
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
• Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor
• The minimum clearances, facing, and hearth requirements in the illustration below must be met
(follow the clearances for the type of fireplace being used - either masonry or zero-clearance).
Side
Wall
Combustible or Non-Combustible Mantel
Combustible Top Facing
Non-Combustible
Hearth
Facing
Masonry
Fireplace
Minimum Clearances
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
x
Sidewall to Insert
Side Facing
Top Facing
Mantel to Insert
Hearth (Front)*
Hearth (Side)
Front of Insert
Extension onto Hearth
13"
9-1/2"
12"
15-1/2"
16"
8"
36"
3"
* Does not include the distance the insert
extends onto the hearth (dimension "x").
q
l
k
p
x
o
n
m
ZC (Metal)
Fireplace
30"
12"
12"
24"
16"
8"
36"
3"
Hearth Requirements
• Must extend 16" in front of the insert and 8" on both sides (total of 19" deep by 39 5/8" wide)
• Must be non-combustible 1/4" thick insulating board with a thermal conductivity of K=0.72
