Catalytic Combustor - Use And Cleaning; Inspecting & Cleaning The Combustor - Travis Industries Medium Flush Wood Hybrid Fyre Insert Manual

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Catalytic Combustor – Use and Cleaning
This heater uses a catalytic combustor to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. To work at
its optimum, the combustor must be kept free of excessive ash. Inspect the catalytic combustor
at least 3 times a season. If the heater becomes sluggish when the bypass is closed, flyash
may be building up on the combustor. See the directions below to inspect and clean the
combustor with the included brush.
Testing your Catalyst Combustor
A combustor that is not functioning may still show active temperatures during the medium and high burn rates with
the primary fire providing enough heat to hold output temperatures above 500°f. To check the combustor function
burn your fireplace for at least 2-3 hours on the medium to high setting ensuring a full coal bed covers the firebox
floor and the unit is at operating temperature. Set your burn rate to medium low and monitor the catalyst output
temperature. The combustor should maintain a temperature above 500°f. If your combustor temp falls below 500°f
perform this test two or three times to ensure the results. If your results are the same your combustor may need
cleaning or replacement. Note: If you reload your fireplace before starting your burn test burn the new fuel load on
high for at least 20 min before setting your burn rate to medium low.
Inspecting & Cleaning the Combustor
The combustor becomes very hot during operation. Let the heater cool before cleaning the combustor.
The combustor is located directly above the
firebox opening. Make sure the square
openings are open for air to pass through.
If ash is accumulating, use the brush to
clear off visible flyash.
NOTE: To thoroughly clean the combustor,
use an ash vacuum to pull flyash from the
combustor (see page 31).
WARNING
This wood heaters catalytic
combustor needs periodic
inspection and replacement
for proper operation. It is
against the law to operate this
wood heater in a manner
inconsistent with operating
instructions in this owner's
manual, or if the catalytic
element is deactivated or
removed. CAUTION: The
combustor used in this
appliance (part # 174-01111)
is fragile and must be handled
carefully. Burning of metal
foils, plastic, garbage, Sulphur
and diesel oil will render the
catalyst in the combustor
inactive.
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Operating Your Appliance
Combustor
4/27/2021 - 1496 Med Flush Wood Insert