Installation (for qualified installers only) 11
Travis Industries 4040708 100-01160
Facing Requirements
NOTE: 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.
Adhesive
WARNING : Do not use adhesive to secure the cement board or facing. The high
temperatures of the fireplace may cause adhesives to emit odors. Use mastic or thin set (or
other non-combustible, non-odorous adherent) to attach the facing to the cement board.
NOTE: Screws may be used to secure the cement board to the fireplace. Do not penetrate
the fireplace more than 3/4”
4-1/2" Min.
(both sides)
Non-combustible Facing
The fireplace requires a concrete board (or
other non-combustible) extending from the
header to the floor and to the framing
members on both sides. Do not use
sheetrock, plywood or other combustible.
Arch Face
Rectangular Face
10" Min.
Header
30" Arch face
28-1/2" Rectangular face
30-3/8" Architectural face
Base of
Fireplace
36" Arch face
38" Rectangular face
36-1/4" Architectural face
Facing Over 1" Thick
• Architectural faces require a
5/8" gap above the face for
face installation.
• If the facing material is over 1"
thick (e.g. brick, river rock),
install the facing around the
perimeter of the face. You
may wish to make a face
template (see the illustration
to the right). If using an arch
face, you may wish to order
the optional set-up face:
Arch Set-Up Face
Part # 98500692
• For rectangular faces, use a
piece of plywood cut to the
dimensions shown on page
13 (add 1/8" to each
dimension).
• Artisan faces vary in size. Use
the face being installed to
create a template.
The face template should be 1/8” larger than the
finished face. Attach the template to the fireplace using
the face attachment screws. Then while building the
face, use the template to support the face material and
ensure the facing does not overlap the face.
Face Template
7/8”
Note: if using a brick hearth, the fireplace will need to be raised to accommodate the 1” gap betwen the
face and the base of the fireplace. For 2-1/2” thick brick this works out to approximately 1-5/8”.
Note: The brick tucks
below the face template.
The brick facing must meet the same requirements
listed “Facing Requirements” above.
4-1/2”
16-3/8”
19-3/4”
Center
Line
Mounting
Holes
