FireplaceXtrordinair 36E - ZC Installation and operation manual

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Part # 17601184 © 2001, Travis Industries, Inc. Printed 9/24/04
Disclaimer
This booklet partially details the installation requirements for the 36E-ZC fireplace. It is intended to give general
information prior to delivery of the fireplace. For full installation requirements, refer to the installation manual (part
# 93508090).
Listing Information
The 36E-ZC fireplace has been tested to U.L. 127 and portions of U.L. 1482 and 907 by
Warnock Hersey, Ltd. (Intertek Testing Services).
Installation Options
• Straight or Corner Placement
• Flush or Recessed Face
• Raised or Flush Floor Hearth
• Internal or External Chase
• 8' leads for the power source and the blower (120 Volts A.C.)
• Set-up face is included to ease facing installation
• 3 blower duct locations for a wide selection of interior or exterior blower installation options
Installation Overview
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See the section
"Facing Requirements"
See the section
"Mantel Requirements"
Insulation must not fill the
spaces between the stand-offs
See the section
"Minimum
Clearances"
See the section
"Chimney Requirements"
See the section
"Hearth Requirements"
See the section
"Blower"
See the section
"Cooling Vents"
See the section
"Minimum Framing
Dimensions"
18" Min.

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Dimensions
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6-1/2"
41"
26"*
42"*
28"
24"
* Includes the
1/2" stand-offs
36"
The set-up face shipped on the
fireplace is 36-1/8" wide and
28-1/16" tall (dimensions
shown are for the finished face)
Cooling vents
have an external
diameter of 6"
Weight: 590 Lbs.
4"
11"
1/2"
Stand-offs
1"
26-1/2"*
4"
4"
20-1/2"
See "Chimney
Requirements"
6" Blower hook-ups are on both sides and on the bottom
(centered 7-5/8" from the rear edge). Remove the cover
plate to access the blower hook-up.
Optional Electrical
Conduit Exit Location
Electrical
Conduit
Location
7-5/8"
3-1/4"
1-1/2" Wide Nail
Down Flange
Packing List
Shipped with the Fireplace:
•Installation Manual
•Grate
•Baffle
•Blower Assembly
•Ember Strip
•Log Retainer (includes allen wrench & instructions)
•Flex Duct w/ start collar –3' Length, 6" Dia (For
Blower)
•Two 10' Flex Ducts, 6" Diameter (For Cooling
Vents)
•Two Vent Hoods (For Cooling Vents)
•Two Vent Hood Storm Collars (For Cooling Vents)
Shipped with the Faceplate:
•Faceplate (two switch plate screws are
attached)
•Switch Plate (includes blower rheostat)
•10 Faceplate Screws
Shipped with the Door(s):
•Owner's Manual
•Installation Hardware Pack
•Pair of Gloves
•Efficiency and Registration Cards
•Touch-up Paint

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Minimum Framing Dimensions
45-1/2"
We recommend installing the
shaded framing members
after installing the chimney.
Arrange the framing
members so there is not a
vertical member directly in
the center of the opening
where it would interfere with
pipe clearances.
26"
43"
Header
(install veritcally to
ensure proper pipe to
header clearance)
A firestop is required at the top of
the fireplace enclosure or ceiling
level (whichever is lower).
Min. 4-1/2"
NOTE: make sure the
enclosure is wide enough to
accommodate the blower
(see the section"Blower" for
details).
The fireplace enclosure must not be
less than 81" above the base of the
fireplace.
•If the fireplace is raised, the
enclosure height must be raised to
maintain the 81".
•Do not build into this area.
•Do not slope the walls inward.
Framing Dimensions at 45°
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25-1/2"
66-1/2" 43"
26"
Fireplace
(includes
1/2"
standoffs)
22-1/4" 20-1/2"
Minimum Clearances
•When installed, walls in front of the fireplace
must be a minimum 18" to the side of the
faceplate (or 15-1/2" from the side of the
fireplace) –see the illustration under
"Installation Overview".
•Fireplace should be located such that no
doors, drapes, furniture or other
combustibles can be placed close or swing
closer than the minimum 36" clearance.
Due to the high heat output of this fireplace,
choose a location away from high traffic
areas.
•Fireplace must be placed so the vents below
and above the glass do not become blocked
Raised Fireplaces
• If the fireplace is raised more than 15”above the sub-floor, the fireplace enclosure will have to be raised
accordingly (see “Minimum Framing Dimensions”).
• The platform must be designed to support the fireplace and vent (Approximately 600 Lbs.).

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Facing Requirements
NOTE: Artisan faces vary in size. If the facing is over 1”thick (brick, river-rock, etc.) use the face being
installed to create a template.
• The fireplace is shipped with a set-up face that is 1/16" larger on the top, bottom and each side than the
faceplate. Leave the set-up face in place to act as a template when installing the facing.
• The fireplace requires 1/2" thick concrete-board or other non-combustible to extend from the header to the
base of the fireplace and to the framing members on both sides (do not use sheetrock or drywall).
• The non-combustible facing must extend a minimum of 12" above and 2-1/2" to each side of the faceplate.
• The non-combustible facing must be a minimum 1" thick
•The facing may be attached to the front of the fireplace with screws. Do not penetrate the fireplace more than
3/4”.
• Facing may be installed so it inserts behind
the faceplate. NOTE: the faceplate protrudes
1" from the front of the fireplace, has a 1/8"
overlap on the sides, and 1/4" overlap on top.
• To achieve a facing that is flush with the
drywall to the side of the fireplace, recess the
framing directly next to the fireplace. See the
illustration below.
• The combustible area above the facing must
not protrude more than 3/4" from the facing. If
it does, it is considered a mantel and must
meet the mantel requirements listed in this
manual.
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12" (min.)
2-1/2"
(min.)
Cement-board must
extend from the header
to the floor and to the
framing members on
both sides.
Non-combustible
Facing
Keep the set-up face
on the fireplace when
installing the facing.
1/2" Drywall
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1/2" Concrete Board
3/8" Tile
Fireplace
Overlapped Facing
Framing
1/2" Drywall
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3/8" Tile
Fireplace
Flush Facing
Framing
1/2" Drywall
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Brick
Fireplace
Brick Facing
Framing
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TOP VIEW
(cross section of fireplace, framing, and face)
Faceplate
Fireplace
1"
Nail Down Flange
(used to secure the
fireplace to the framing)
1/2"
1/8" (1/4" overalap on
top, 0" on bottom)
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Hearth Requirements
• Local building codes may require a minimum hearth
requirement different of what this manual states
• Hearth must extend 20" in front of the faceplate
when it is not elevated (see local building codes).
Hearths raised 6-1/2" must extend a minimum 18".
• Hearth must extend a minimum 8" to both sides of
the faceplate (52" wide)
• Hearth must be a minimum 1" thick of cement
board (or equivalent)
• Hearth must not rise more than 6-1/2" above the
base of the fireplace
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23" Mantel (may be
combustible)
Minimum
Mantel
Clearance
20" (18" in
some cases)
Minimum
Hearth
Width = 52"
8" Min.
57-1/2"
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Combustible
Floor
No hearth material can
go above this point
Fireplace
Faceplate
Ember
Strip
6 1/2"
Max.
18" Min.
(Check Local Building Codes)
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Minimum 1" cement board
Fireplace
Ember
Strip
2 x 4 Framing
No combustible material
permitted above this point
15"
Raised
hearth 3/4"
Plywood
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Fireplace
2 x 8 Framing
Faceplate
Ember
Strip
15"
Raised
hearth
Elevated hearths must be
constructed of non-combustible
materials such as cement blocks
(6-1/2”Max.).
20" Min.
(Check Local Building Codes)
Tile or
marble
Fireplace
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Faceplate
Combustible Floor
Ember
Strip
Header height needs to be
increased this dimension.
Header height will
need to be increased
this dimension.
Min. 1" cement board
(or equivalent)
Tile or
marble
3/4"
Plywood
Tile or
marble
Mantel Requirements
• The optional mantel must be a minimum 23" above the top of the faceplate (57-1/2" above the base)
• The mantel must not extend more than 8-1/2" in front of the faceplate.
• Mantel side columns that protrude more than 3/4" must maintain an 18" clearance to the faceplate
• Collinswood®makes a mantel specifically designed for the Fireplace Xtrordinair 36 Elite-ZC. This mantel has
been listed with this appliance as a component of this appliance and is not subject to the above mantel
requirements. NOTE: do not cut the mantel to reduce its clearance to the fireplace - the base of the mantel
must be at the same height as the base of the fireplace. The above requirements apply to all other site-built
or pre-manufactured mantels.

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Cooling Vents
• The cooling vents provide cooling air for the fireplace and chimney system. Failure to correctly install the
cooling vents will lead to an extremely dangerous installation and possibly a fire.
• The two cooling vents must be installed so as to route air from the outside to the two starter collars on the top
rear corners of the fireplace. Secure the vents to the collars using high-temperature aluminum tape and/or
sheet metal screws.
• A maximum of two 90°bends may be used on each vent. However, if a 180°bend is placed directly off the
starter collar, one additional 90°bend may be used.
• The maximum distance for the cooling ducts is listed below:
When the vertical rise is between: The maximum horizontal run may be:
6' and 10' (max) 5'
3' and 6' 15'
1' and 3' 20'
0' and 1' 25'
•Included with the fireplace are
two 12' lengths of vent, use a
connector and seal if adding
more length
•The duct terminations must be
located so they can not be
blocked (e.g. snow drifts)
•Included with the fireplace is a
set of storm collars and vent
hoods. Place the collars around
the vent on the exterior and
attach with screws or caulking
to seal the wall from the vent
penetration. Place the hood,
with open portion facing down,
over the cooling vents and
secure.
• The cooling air duct
terminations may be installed to
draw air from a ventilated crawl
space or attic if approved by
local building codes. NOTE:
certain codes require a fire
curtain damper in these cases.
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Horizontal
Run
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Vertical
Rise
Vertical
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Cooling vent
terminations must
terminate a
minimum of 10'
away from the
chimney
termination.
Crawl Space –
See information to the left on
crawl spaces or attics.
Cooling
Air
Air exits out of the outer
liner of the chimney.
Cooling
Air
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Blower
The external blower pushes air through blower duct to the fireplace, where it is heated and distributed into the
room. The blower may be located to draw air from the exterior of the home, producing positive pressure inside
the home. Or, if desired, the blower may be located to draw air from the interior of the home.
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Exterior
Fireplace
Interior of Home
Exterior Wall
External Blower
Internal Blower
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Exterior
Fireplace
Interior of Home
Exterior Wall
• Do not draw air from confined areas or from a
garage or area containing fumes or emissions.
The blower inlet must be a minimum 36" below
any exhaust vent.
• The blower may be installed to draw air from a
crawl space or attic if approved by local building
codes. NOTE: certain codes require a fire
curtain in these cases.
• The shorter the blower duct, the greater the air
flow.
• A maximum of two 90°bends may be used.
The blower may be placed
in a ventilated crawl space
(if approved by the local
building department).
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NOTE: The blower may be
placed with the grill facing
down. Do not place the
blower on its side.
• The maximum length for 6" diameter blower duct is 15' (use the included duct & start collar)
• The maximum length for 8" diameter blower duct is 25' (use two 6" to 8" adapters)
• Connect the blower duct to the
right, left, or bottom of the fireplace.
Each location is sealed with a
cover plate (use a 5/16" nutdriver
to remove cover plate). If using the
bottom location, remove the 8-1/2"
by 6-1/4" air deflector directly
above the cover plate and attach
the duct to the 6" hole above the
deflector. Insert the starter section
into the blower hook-up hole and
bend the flanges outwards, locking
the starter section in place.
• Attach the flex duct to the collar on
the blower box and start collar
using duct tape and/or screws
Blower
Housing
Intake grill
must be
accessible.
Snap conduit
connector into the
hole in the top of
the blower housing.
Start Collar
Power Source
(120 Volt A.C.)
13"
6"
11-3/8"
1-1/2”
TOP
VIEW Ring for
duct
Hole for
Conduit
FRAMING
DIMENSIONS: Height: 13"
Width: 11-3/8"
Depth: 11-1/2”
6" Blower
Hook-Up
Locking Tabs
Conduit Cover Plate
(On both sides)
Fireplace
Xtrordinair
11 1/2"
Flex Duct
Min. 4"
Wire
Plugs
• The blower, if located on an external wall, must be weatherproofed. Apply caulk around the perimeter of the
blower housing where it contacts the external wall and vapor barrier (apply sparingly).

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Chimney Requirements
• Use one of the following brands and type of chimney: •Temco 82 •Superior TF8 •FMI 8DM •Marco 8D
• Depending on the manufacturer and where the chimney is to be installed, chimney supports, roof braces,
radiation shields, attic insulation shields, attic enclosures, spark arrestors, locking bands, etc... may be
required as part of the chimney system. The manufacturer's installation instructions, which are reviewed by
the listing agency, specifies when and where each of these components must be used. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for the use of flashing and an adjustable storm collar at the roof line to prevent
water from entering the house. Manufacturers require that chimneys extending beyond a certain height
above the roof (frequently above 5') must also be braced.
• 30°Elbows may be used to offset
the chimney (to align the chimney
or gain clearance to combustibles
• A maximum four 30°elbows may
be used
• Each elbow must be used in
conjunction with a return elbow
(so the chimney returns to a
vertical direction)
• If using a single offset (two 30°
elbows) a maximum of 8' of
inclined chimney may be used
between elbows.
• If using two offsets (four 30°
elbows) a maximum of 4' of
inclined chimney may be used
between each set of elbows.
• For every 6' of inclined chimney a
flue support is required
• Elbows may be used directly off
the top of the fireplace (maintain a
5" clearance to combustibles on
the back wall, 4 1/2" minimum on
the front wall and header)
Chimney must be totally
enclosed when passing
through living space with a
minimum 2" clearance to
combustibles.
3' Min.
2' Min.
10'
System Height
35' Max.
15' Min.
2" Min. Air
Space to
Combustibles
Rain Cap
Storm Collar
Flashing
Firestop Required Between
Floor Levels (or fireplace
enclosure)
Attic Firestop (with insulation shield)
Cooling
Vent
2" Min. Air
Space to
Combustibles Maximum 8' (4' if two pairs of
30°elbows used)
Maximum
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Chimney Clearances
Follow the clearances listed below - do not follow the clearances listed in
the chimney instructions
• Maintain a 2" clearance from the chimney to combustibles (measured horizontally)
• Use offsets, if necessary, to maintain clearances
• In the area above the fireplace before the chimney penetrates the ceiling (use a firestop), the chimney must
maintain the clearances listed below:
5" to the rear of the chimney
4-1/2" to the front of the chimney
2" to the side of the chimney
Min. Clearance 2" (from this
point upwards)
Min. 4-1/2" clearance
to the front.
Min. 2" clearance to
the sides with offsets
Min. 5" clearance
to the rear.
Firestop
The fireplace enclosure must not be
less than 81" above the base of the
fireplace.
•If the fireplace is raised, the
enclosure height must be raised to
maintain the 81".
•Do not build into this area.
•Do not slope the walls inward.

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Firestops
NOTE: Many firestops are designed for a 1" clearance, this fireplace
requires a 2" clearance.
• Whenever the chimney penetrates a floor or ceiling a firestop is required on the bottom side of the floor joists
• When passing through an attic the firestop must be placed on the attic side of the joists
• When the chimney passes through a living space it must be totally enclosed (maintain the minimum 2"
clearance to combustibles)
• The space between frames that hold the firestop in place should be measured as follows:
Temco 16" Min. (12" pipe diameter plus 4" (2" clearance times two))
Superior 16 1/2" Min. (12 1/2" pipe diameter plus 4" (2" clearance times two))
FMI 16 1/2" Min. (12 1/2" pipe diameter plus 4" (2" clearance times two))
Marco 16 1/2" Min. (12 1/2" pipe diameter plus 4" (2" clearance times two))
Space
between
frames Firestop
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Chimney Termination Requirements
•The chimney must terminate a minimum 3' above the roof and 2' above any portion within 10' (measured
horizontally). This applies to flat and sloped roofs.
•The chimney must have a
chimney cap
• When using a chase to enclose
a chimney, the chimney
termination is not required to
be 3' above the chase as long
as the chase is above the roof
structure. The chimney cap
must still maintain the 2, 3, 10
clearance to any other
structure. See the illustration
to the right.
•Chimneys extending beyond a
certain height (frequently 5')
above the roof may require
braces (check the chimney
instructions for details)
?In some problematic situations,
additional chimney height
above the specified minimums
may be necessary to reduce
wind-induced down drafting
and back puffing, or to
increase draft, thereby
improving fireplace operating
characteristics.
Slanted Roofs
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Chimney must extend 2'
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Cap
Chase
Drip Collar (seal around edges)
Storm Collar
Chimney Pipe
Sheet Metal Chase Top
6”Min.
Chase Installations