Tools Required; Spare Components; Natural Gas ("Ng") Vs. Propane ("Lp") Heaters - Travis Industries Spirit 300 GS Service Manual

Tools required

¥ Nutdrivers, open end & socket wrenches in 1/4", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 7/8", 1"
¥ Gas Leak Detection Device (Gas Sniffer is recommended)
¥ Pressure Sensing Device (Magnehelic or manometer) with 1/2" water column increments
(0" to 15" minimum)
¥ Multimeter (with ability to detect millivolts and continuity)
¥ Pipe Wrench
¥ Standard and Phillips-head Screwdrivers
¥ Pipe Sealant
¥ Wire with a male quick-connect attached to each end (called a jumper wire)
¥ Power cord with female quick-connects attached to the hot and common wires (hotwire)

Spare Components

When going on a service call, Travis Industries, Inc. recommends that the following spare components
be included to better facilitate a quick diagnosis and repair of the heater. These parts may be used to
determine which portion of the appliance is inoperative and can often make the repair quick and
effective. In addition to the items below, gas line equipment should be included if needed.
¥ Flex Tube or Pipe with Shutoff Valve
¥ Spill Switch Snap disk
¥ Thermopile
¥ Piezo Igniter
¥ Burner Pan w/. Gas Control Valve (NG & LP)
¥ Logs & Ember Strip
¥ Wiring Harness
¥ On/Off Switch
¥ Pilot Assembly (NG & LP)
¥ Replacement Orifices (NG & LP)
¥ Blower Rheostat
¥ Blower Snap disk
¥ 3 Pilot Tubes (with compression fittings)
¥ Blower

Natural Gas ("NG") vs. Propane ("LP") Heaters

Travis Industries' heaters use unique gas control valve pressure-regulators, burners, orifices, pilot
orifices, and burner pans for natural gas and propane versions of their heaters. Heaters may be
converted - pay close attention to all details when converting. If you have any questions or concerns,
call Travis Industries for details.
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