WARNING:If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only)
or mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated on the rating plate. A conversion kit is
supplied with the appliance.
Installation Manual
INSTALLER:Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:Retain this manual for future reference.
Copyright 2008, T.I. $10.00 100-01182_003 4080214
4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW
Mukilteo, WA 98275
2Introduction
Overview
This manual details the installation
requirements for the 864 HH (Home Heater)
fireplace. For operating and maintenance
instructions, refer to the 864 HH Owner's Manual
(part # 100-01181).
Listing Details
This appliance was listed by OMNI-Test
Laboratories, Inc. to ANSI Z21.88 - report # 028F-59b-5. The listing label is attached to the
appliance near the gas control valve. A copy is
shown to the right.
IAS (ICBO) Approval
This appliance was listed by OMNI-Test
Laboratories, Inc. - IAS # TL130 (previously
ICBO).
Massachusetts Approval
This manual has been submitted to the
Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of
Plumbers and Gas Fitters
• Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
• This unit must be installed by a qualified installer to prevent the possibility of an explosion.
• This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, in U.S.A. follow ANSI
Z223.1 and NFPA 54(88).
•In Manufactured or Mobile Homes must confirm with: In USA, Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a standard is not applicable, the Standard for
Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1. This appliance may be installed in
Manufactured Housing only after the home is site located.
•All exhaust gases must be vented outside the structure of the living-area. Combustion air is drawn
from outside the living-area structure.
• Notify your insurance company before hooking up this fireplace.
• The room heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
•The instructions in this manual must be strictly adhered to. Do not use makeshift methods or
compromise in the installation. Improper installation will void the warranty and safety listing.
•This heater is approved for use with natural gas (NG) or propane (LP). Burning the incorrect fuel will
void the warranty and safety listing and may cause an extreme safety hazard. Direct questions about
the type of fuel used to your dealer. Check the label and flame adjust knob on the gas control valve.
•Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restrictions or
inspection requirements in your area.
•If the flame becomes sooty, dark orange in color, or extremely tall, do not operate the heater. Call your
dealer and arrange for proper servicing.
•It is imperative that control compartments, screens, or circulating air passageways of the heater be
kept clean and free of obstructions. These areas provide the air necessary for safe operation.
•Do not operate the heater if it is not operating properly in any fashion or if you are uncertain. Call your
dealer for a full explanation of your heater and what to expect.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this heater.
• Do not operate if any portion of the heater was submerged in water or if any corrosion occurs.
• Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or near the heater. Because this heater can be
controlled by a thermostat there is a possibility of the heater turning on and igniting any items placed
on or near it.
•Light the heater using the built-in piezo igniter. Do not use matches or any other external device to
light your heater.
•Never remove, replace, modify or substitute any part of the heater unless instructions are given in this
manual. All other work must be done by a trained technician. Don't modify or replace orifices.
• The viewing glass should be opened only for lighting the pilot or conducting service.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
• Allow the heater to cool before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning.
• Operate the heater according to the instructions included in this manual.
• If the main burners do not start correctly turn the gas off at the gas control valve and call your dealer for
service.
•The pilot flame must contact the thermopile and thermocouple. If it does not, turn the gas control
valve to "OFF" and call your dealer.
• This unit is not for use with solid fuel.
• Do not place anything inside the firebox (except the included logs).
• If the fiber logs become damaged, replace with Travis Industries log set.
• Do not throw this manual away. This manual has important operating and maintenance instructions
that you will need at a later time. Always follow the instructions in this manual.
•Do not touch the hot surfaces of the heater. Educate all children of the danger of a high-temperature
heater. Young children should be supervised when they are in the same room as the heater.
•Due to the high temperature, the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
•Instruct everyone in the house how to shut gas off to the appliance and at the gas main shutoff valve.
The gas main shutoff valve is usually next to the gas meter or propane tank and requires a wrench to
shut off.
•Travis Industries, Inc. grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or
maintenance of your heater, and assumes no responsibility of any consequential
damage(s).
Approximate Heating Capacity (in square feet)*1,200 to 2,2501,200 to 2,250
Maximum BTU Input Per Hour40,00039,000
Steady State Efficiency** (with blowers on)Up to 80 %Up to 81 %
*Heating capacity will vary with floor plan, insulation, and outside temperature.
**Efficiency rating is a product thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous
NOTE: The following requirements reference various Massachusetts and national codes not contained in this document.
Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in
part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent
termination is less than seven (7) feet above finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and
porches, the following requirements shall be satisfied:
I nst al l a ti on of Car bon Monox i de De te ct or s
At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall
observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the floor level where the
gas equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a battery operated or hard
wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure served
by the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the
services of qualified licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors.
In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired
carbon monoxide detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent floor level.
In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall
have a period of thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirements; provided, however, that during said thirty (30) day
period, a battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.
Appr ove d Car bon Monox i de De te ct or s
Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be
ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.
Si gnage
A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight
(8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or
equipment. The sign shall read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2) inch in size, “GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP
CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS”.
Inspection
The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the installation
unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the
provisions of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4.
Ex em pti ons
The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:
• The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment Not Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as
adopted by the Board; and
• Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the
dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS
Gas Equipment Venting System Pr ovi ded
When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or
venting system components with the equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the
equipment and the venting system shall include:
• Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components; and
• A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.
Gas Equipment Venting System NOT Provided
When the manufacturer of a Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts
for venting the flue gases, but identifies “special venting systems”, the following requirements shall be satisfied by the
manufacturer:
• The referenced “special venting system” instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation
instructions; and
• The “special venting systems” shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a
parts list and detailed installation instructions.
A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting
instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or
equipment at the completion of the installation.
See Gas Connection section for additional Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements.
This appliance is shipped in the rear vent configuration. To change to the top vent configuration,
follow the directions below.
NOTE: the vent configuration affects several aspects of installation (framing, maximum vent rise,
maximum vent run). When reviewing the installation requirements make sure to pay attention to the
type of configuration being used.
Converting the
Fireplace to Top Vent
Configuration
Remove the 4 screws
securing the cover plate.
Remove it and place it
aside.
Remove the 4 screws
securing the intake cover
plate. Remove it and place it
aside.
Remove the 4 screws
securing the cover plate (with
hole).
HINT: place the fireplace so the center
line is at least 5" from both vertical framing
members at the rear (this allows the vent
to pass through the framing without
modfications)
Minimum 49” Fireplace
Enclosure Height
Route the
electrical line to
a position to the
left rear of the
fireplace.
Included Firestop (required)
Part # 93006094
Vent Clearances (8" dia. Vent):
1" to the sides, 1" below, and 3" above
the vent to combustibles.
Center of Rear Vent
30-3/4"
38"
25-3/4"
38-1/2"
41-1/4"
20"
The on/off switch/thermostat wire (if
used) should be routed to a location
near the right front of the fireplace.
There are four nailing brackets
on the front of the fireplace.
Follow the directions below to
prepare the nailing brackets.
Once in place, nail or screw the
nailing brackets to the framing.
NOTE: Additional nailing
brackets are provided along
the base of the fireplace.
Use these brackets if not
using the front brackets.
1/2” Drywall
For installations using
1/2” facing fold the larger
Make sure the fireplace is
square and plumb when
placed in the framing.
Measured corner-tocorner, the fireplace
should be square (approx.
54-7/8” for each
dimension). Use shims to
insure the fireplace is
square.
TOP VIEW
Framing
Nailing Bracket
Fireplace
tab out 90° (use a
screwdriver if necessary).
5/8” Drywall
For installations using
5/8” drywall fold the
shorter tab out 90° (use
a screwdriver if
necessary).
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER WHEN INSTALLED WITHIN
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
OTHER MASSACHUSETTS CODE REQUIREMENTS:
• Flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.
• Shutoff valve must be a “T” handle gas cock.
• Only direct vent sealed combustion products are approved for bedrooms or bathrooms.
• Fireplace dampers must be removed or welded in the open position prior to the installation of a fireplace insert or gas
log.
• A carbon monoxide (CO) detector is required in the same room as the appliance.
• The gas line must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow ANSI
223.1 and the requirements listed below.
•The fireplace and gas control valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig. For pressures under 1/2
psig, isolate the gas supply piping by closing the manual shutoff valve.
•Leak test all gas line joints and the gas control valve prior to and after starting the fireplace.
Fuel
•This fireplace is designed either for natural gas or for propane (but not for both). Check the sticker on the top of
the gas control valve to make sure the correct fuel is used.
Gas Line Connection
•Installation must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier (In Massachusetts
A 2" high by 3" wide opening is located
behind the gas inlet cover plate (it is 2"
above the base of the fireplace).
The Gas Inlet is
3/8" FPT
6-3/4"
You may remove this cover plate to
install the gas line. The cover plate has
a 7/8" diameter hole (covered with a
push plug). By rotating the plate 180°
the hole may be re-located. You may
also secure the plate in a customized
location using the self-drilling screws.
A 12" flex tube and
shutoff valve is included
with the fireplace. The
shutoff valve accepts a
1/2"MPT.
Right Side Gas Inlet
The Gas Inlet is
3/8" FPT
A 2" high by 3" wide opening is located
behind the gas inlet cover plate (it is 1-3/8"
above the base of the fireplace).
6-1/4"
18"
A 12" flex tube and shutoff valve is
included with the fireplace. The shutoff
valve accepts a 1/2"MPT.
You may remove this cover plate to install the gas line. The
cover plate has a 7/8" diameter hole (covered with a push
plug) in line with the gas inlet on the gas control valve. By
rotating the plate 180° the hole may be re-located. You may
also secure the plate in a customized location using the selfdrilling screws.
Do not connect 110-120 VAC to the gas control valve or wiring system of this fireplace. The switch must
be installed by a qualified installer.
The included wall switch may be installed following the directions below. An optional thermostat
may also be installed. It is attached to the gas control valve in the same manner.
Caution:Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause
improper and dangerous operation.
Thermocouple
On/Off Switch (on fireplace)
Thermopile
Piezo Igniter
Red
Brown
Copper Co-Axial
Wire
Red
White
Orange
Spark Electrode
Pilot Hood
Optional Wall Switch,
Thermostat, or
Remote Control
Wall Switch Installation
1. Attach the included wire to the gas control valve.
Attach the two wires to the top and
bottom posts on the gas control
valve (orientation does not matter).
2. Determine a location for the wall switch (the wire is a maximum 25' long). Route the wire through
the gas inlet hole (either side) to the junction box and attach following the directions below. Set
the on/off switch on the appliance to "OFF" to control the appliance with the wall switch.
Insert the wire
a
through the back of
the mounted
junction box (your
junction box may
look different).
Expose 1/2" of
each wire. Secure
the wires to the
posts on the side of
the on/off switch
(orientation does
not matter).
From
Appliance
Standard
Screwdriver
Carefully pack the wires into the
b
junction box. Attach the switch
to the junction box. Attach the
switchplate to the switch.
•The gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to the outside of the building, and
never be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel or gas-burning appliance. Each
direct vent gas appliance must use it's own separate vent system.
• In addition to the requirements listed here, follow the requirements provided with the vent.
• A firestop is required whenever the vent penetrates a wall, floor, or ceiling (passes through
framing members). Horizontal vent less than 48" above the fireplace must use the Travis
Firestop (sku 93006094 - it incorporates a 3" clearance above, 1" clearance below and to the
sides of the vent). Other penetrations only require a 1" clearance and may use a standard
firestop (make sure the required 1" clearance is met).
•Always use the high-wind termination (if available from the vent manufacturer).
Vent Clearances
•The vent must maintain the required clearance to combustible materials to prevent a fire. Do
not fill air spaces with insulation.
Before 48" RiseAfter 48" Rise
Sides1"1"
Above3"1"
Below Horizontal or 45° Section1"1 "
Vertical Termination
Use a roof flashing and storm collar
whenever passing through the roof
Use a firestop whenever
passing through a ceiling
Use a support box
on exposed vent
Altitude Considerations
Required Firestop
Min. 1"
Horizontal
Termination
Min. 3"
(1" if a minimum 48"
above the fireplace)
Min. 1"
Min. 1"
•This heater has been tested at altitudes ranging from sea level to 6,000 feet. In this testing we have found
that the heater, with its standard orifice, burns correctly with just an air shutter adjustment.
•Failure to adjust the air shutter properly may lead to improper combustion which can create a safety hazard.
Consult your dealer or installer if you suspect an improperly adjusted air shutter.