Travis Industries 1250 Insert User manual

1250 Wood Insert
Owner's Manual
•Masonry Fireplace Insert •Zero-Clearance (Metal)
Fireplace Insert
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SAFETY NOTICE:
If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may
result. For your safety, follow the installation directions.
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and
installation inspection requirements in your area.
Travis Industries, Inc.
4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW
Mukilteo, WA 98275
www.travisproducts.com
©Copyright 2011, T.I.
$10.00 100-01233_000
4110304 Listed
Tested to: U.L. 1482 & ULC S628

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Installation Options
•Masonry Fireplace Insert
•Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Insert
Features
•EPA Phase II Approved
•1.6 Cubic Foot Firebox Volume
•Single Operating Control
•Accepts Logs Up to 18" Long
•Steel Plate Construction (Up to 3/16”)
•Heavy Duty Refractory Firebrick
•Optional High-Tech Blower
Heating Specifications
Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)* 750 to 1,200
Maximum Burn Time Up to 8 Hours
* Heating capacity will vary depending on the home's floor plan, degree of insulation, and the outside
temperature. It is also affected by the quality and moisture level of the fuel.
Dimensions
13-1/2"
343mm
5-7/8"
150mm
20"
508mm
23-5/8"
601mm
18-5/8"
474mm
3"
77mm
a
b
Figure 1
(a) Measure side and top clearances from the top plate. Measure front clearances from the stove face
(b) Fireplace Opening
Emissions
4.4 Grams Per Hour (EPA Phase II Approved)

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Fireplace Requirements
Figure 2 shows the minimum size requirements for the type of fireplace used.
a
ce
f
b
d
h
i
j
g
Non-Combustible Hearth
Combustible Mantel
Non-Combustible Facing
Minimum
Fireplace Size Masonry Fireplace Z.C. (Metal) Fireplace
a Height (front) 20.75"528mm20.75"528mm
b Height (rear) 20.75"528mm20.75"528mm
c Width (front) 23.625"601mm25.625"651mm*
d Width (rear) 23.625"601mm25.625"651mm*
e Depth 13.5"343mm14.5"369mm*
f Hearth Depth
(includes insert
depth on hearth
plus required
hearth extension)
19"483mm (US)
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21"534mm
(Canada)
19"483mm (US)
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21"534mm
(Canada)
g Hearth Width 39.625"1007mm39.625"1007mm
h Facing Width 42.625"1083mm47.625"1210mm
i Facing Height 32"813mm32"813mm
j Mantel Height
35.5"902mm44"1118mm
Figure 2 * 1” (26mm) Clearance to fireplace walls is required for ZC Fireplaces.
Fireplace Altered Tag
Attach the "This fireplace has been altered..." plate to the fireplace (use two screws or other suitable
method). You may wish to place it in a location where it will be covered by the surround panels.

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Insert Placement Requirements
•The insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes,
doors), 36" (915) of the front of the insert (Figure 3 “q”).
•Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor
•The minimum clearances, facing, and hearth requirements in Figure 3 must be met. Follow the
clearances for the type of fireplace being used – (masonry or zero-clearance-metal).
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Side
Wall
Combustible Mantel
Combustible Top Facing
Non-Combustible
Hearth
Facing
q
l
k
p
x
o
n
m
Minimum
Clearances Masonry Fireplace Z.C. (Metal) Fireplace
k Sidewall 13"331mm30"762mm
l Side Facing 9.5"242mm12"305mm
m Top Facing 12"305mm12"305mm
n Mantel 15.5"394mm24"610mm
o Front Hearth
(does not
include insert
extension “x”)
16" 407mm
(US)
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18” 458mm
(Canada)
16" 407mm
(US)
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18” 458mm
(Canada)
p Side Hearth 8" 204mm 8" 204mm
q Front of Insert 36"
915mm 36" 915mm
x Extension Onto
Hearth 3" 77mm 3" 77mm
Figure 3
Hearth Requirements
•Must extend 16" (USA) or 18” (Canada) in front of the insert and 8" on both sides.
•Must be non-combustible and at least .018" thick (26 gauge)

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Masonry Fireplace Requirements
CANADA ONLY:
The fireplace insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of 6” diameter extending from the
fireplace insert to the top of the chimney. The chimney liner must conform to the Class 3 requirement of
Can/ULC S635, Standard Lining Systems for Existing Masonry or Factory- Built Chimney & Vents, or
CAN/ULC S640, Standard for Lining Systems for New Masonry Chimneys.
•Chimney must have a clay tile liner or a stainless steel liner (positive connection).
•Entire fireplace, including chimney, must be clean and undamaged. Any damage must be repaired
prior to installation of the insert.
•Chimney height: 15' (4.5M) minimum; 33' (10M) maximum.
•Entire fireplace, including chimney, must meet local building requirements.
•The fireplace insert must be placed on a masonry hearth built to UBC standards.
Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Requirements
CANADA ONLY:
The fireplace insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of 6” diameter extending from the
fireplace insert to the top of the chimney. The chimney liner must conform to the Class 3 requirement of
Can/ULC S635, Standard Lining Systems for Existing Masonry or Factory- Built Chimney & Vents, or
CAN/ULC S640, Standard for Lining Systems for New Masonry Chimneys.
•Must utilize a positive (full reline) or direct connection (block-off plate)
•Must be manufactured by one of the following manufacturers:
• Marco • Majestic • Heatilator • Preway • Tempco • Superior
• Heat N Glo • Lennox • Martin • Monesson
•Entire fireplace, including chimney, must be clean and undamaged. Any damage must be repaired
prior to installation of the insert
•Entire fireplace, including chimney, must meet local building requirements
•Chimney height: 15' (4.5M) minimum; 33' (10M) maximum. Minimum cross section: 28.65 square
inches (18626 sq mm)
•The damper ("A") and grate ("B") must be removed (see Figure 4). The smoke shelf ("C"), internal
baffles ("D"), screen ("E"), and metal or glass doors ("F") may be removed (if applicable). The
masonry lining ("G"), insulation ("H"), and any structured rigid frame members (metal sides, floor, door
frame, face of the fireplace, etc. – "I") may not be removed or altered
C
B
F
I
D
E
A
G
H
Figure 4

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Insert with
Positive
Connection
REQUIRED IN
CANADA.
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Insert with Direct
Connection
(Masonry
Fireplace)
NOT ALLOWED IN
CANADA.
A block-off plate or
other non-combustible
sealing device (e.g.
damper adapter) is
required. It must seal
the chimney to insure
smoke does not enter
the home while
providing the chimney
system with sufficient
draft.
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