Installation (for qualified installers only) 15
Travis Industries 4040708 100-01160
Facing and Hearth Examples (continued)
36 DV Fireplace
Face
3/8" Thick
Tile
1/2" Cement
Board
Wood Sub
Floor
1"
1/2" Cement Board & 3/8" thick tile
(tucked behind the face)
Side View
Three-Dimensional View
Face
Side of
Fireplace
Note how the
tile facing fits
behind the
face on the
side and top.
When hearth installation is
correctly completed, there will
be a 1/2" air space below the
access door on the face. Do
not block this air space (it is
required for access door
opening and proper air flow).
3/8" Tile
1/2" Cement
Board
WARNING:
Base of Fireplace
Base of
Fireplace
There will be a 1/16"
clearance between the finish
face and the top of the tile on
the hearth.
Wood Sub Floor
Do not install cement board underneath the fireplace. To do so
would leave a large gap underneath the finish faceplate sides.
NOTE:
Access
Door
