Lopi Liberty Owner's Manual

Lopi Liberty Owner's Manual

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SAFETY NOTICE:

If this appliance is not properly installed, a house
fire may result. For your safety, follow the
installation directions. Contact local building or
fire officials about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements in your area.
Liberty Wood Stove
10850 117th Place N.E. Kirkland, WA 98033
Part # 93508013
Owner's Manual
¥ Residential Freestanding
Stove
¥ Mobile-Home Freestanding
Stove
¥ Alcove Approved
$10.00
Liberty
- May, 2001 -
Listed

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  • Page 1: Safety Notice

    For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. Liberty Wood Stove Listed 10850 117th Place N.E. Kirkland, WA 98033 Part # 93508013 $10.00...
  • Page 3: Introduction & Important Information

    Liberty you have joined the growing ranks of concerned individuals whose selection of an energy system reflects both a concern for the environment and aesthetics. The Lopi Liberty is one of the finest appliances the world over. This manual will explain the installation, operation, and maintenance of this appliance.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    AFETY RECAUTIONS ¥ The viewing door must be ¥ Gasoline or other closed and latched during flammable liquids must operation. never be used to start the fire or "Freshen Up" the ¥ Never block free airflow fire. Do not store or use through the air vents on gasoline or other this appliance.
  • Page 5 AFETY RECAUTIONS ONTINUED ¥ Never try to repair or ¥ Do not make any changes replace any part of this or modifications to an appliance unless existing masonry fireplace instructions are given in or chimney to install this this manual. All other appliance.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS General Information Maintaining Your Appliance Introduction & Important Information......1 Maintenance Schedule..........23 Safety Precautions............. 2 Remove Ash From The Firebox ......... 23 Features & Specifications ........... 5 Clean The Viewing Glass ........... 23 Clean The Brass ............23 Stove Installation Check For Creosote Buildup ........
  • Page 7: Features & Specifications

    EATURES AND PECIFICATIONS Installation Options: Features: ¥ Freestanding ¥ EPA Phase II Approved ¥ 3.1 Cubic Foot Firebox Volume ¥ Freestanding in an Alcove ¥ Single, Push/Pull Operating Control ¥ Freestanding in a Mobile Home ¥ Accepts Logs Up to 24" Long ¥...
  • Page 8: Stove Installation

    TOVE NSTALLATION SAFETY NOTICE: If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. ¥ Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this stove and notify your insurance company before proceeding with installation.
  • Page 9: Stove Placement Requirements

    TOVE NSTALLATION TOVE LACEMENT EQUIREMENTS HINT: REDUCING CLEARANCES - Clearances may be reduced by methods specified in NFPA 211, listed wall shields, pipe shields, or other means approved by local building or fire officials. ¥ Stove must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes, doors), 36"...
  • Page 10: Optional Equipment Requirements

    TOVE NSTALLATION PTIONAL QUIPMENT EQUIREMENTS (See "Optional Equipment" on page 33) ¥ Must be installed with either the optional legs or pedestal ACTORY UILT HIMNEY EQUIREMENTS ¥ Chimney connector must be a minimum 24 MSG black or 26 MSG blued steel ¥...
  • Page 11: Chimney Termination Requirements

    TOVE NSTALLATION HIMNEY ERMINATION EQUIREMENTS ¥ Must have an approved cap (to prevent water from entering) ¥ Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material ¥ Must terminate at least 3' above the roof and at least 2' above any portion of the roof within 10' Chimney must extend 2' Slanted Roofs above any portion of the roof...
  • Page 12: Alcove Installation Requirements

    TOVE NSTALLATION LCOVE NSTALLATION EQUIREMENTS Whenever the stove is placed in a location where the ceiling height is less than 7' tall, it is considered an alcove installation. Because of the reduced height, the special installation requirements listed below must be met. ¥...
  • Page 13: Mobile Home Requirements

    NSTALLATION OBILE EQUIREMENTS The Liberty is approved for installation into a mobile home if the requirements listed below are met in addition to the normal requirements: ¥ Outside air must be installed - see "Outside Air Requirements" on page 9 ¥...
  • Page 14: Standard Ceiling With A Factory Built Chimney

    TOVE NSTALLATION TANDARD Chimney Cap EILING WITH (See the section "Chimney Follow the chimney Termination Requirements" ACTORY manufacturer's instructions for more details) UILT and clearances for roof HIMNEY penetrations. A storm collar and flashing are Chimney Sections required (some require a radiation shield).
  • Page 15: Exterior Factory Built Chimney

    TOVE NSTALLATION XTERIOR Follow the chimney ACTORY Chimney Cap manufacturer's (See the section "Chimney instructions and UILT Termination Requirements" clearances for roof HIMNEY for more details) penetrations. A storm collar and flashing are required (some require Chimney Sections NOTE: a radiation shield). Minimum Air Space to Exterior Minimum 15'...
  • Page 16: Hearth Stove Direct Connection

    TOVE NSTALLATION EARTH NOTE: The chimney must TOVE IRECT have a clay tile liner. If it ONNECTION does not, the installation must Flue Liner use a positive connection (full reline). Entire fireplace, Combustible NOTE: Mantle including chimney, must be Stainless steel Direct chimney connector clean and not cracked or...
  • Page 17: Block-Off Plate Installation

    TOVE NSTALLATION LOCK LATE NSTALLATION Whenever this appliance is installed as a direct connection a block-off plate or other non-combustible seal-off device (e.g. damper adapter) will need to be installed. This device is used to seal the chimney, insuring no smoke enters the home and providing the chimney system with a seal to provide greater draft.
  • Page 18: Operating Your Appliance

    PERATING PPLIANCE SAFETY NOTICE: If this appliance is improperly operated , a house fire may result. For your safety, read the directions below and the Safety Precautions listed on pages 2 and 3 prior to operating this appliance. ¥ If you have any questions regarding the operation of this appliance, contact your dealer. Building a fire in disregard of the information provided in this section can cause permanent damage to your appliance and void your warranty.
  • Page 19: Bypass Control

    PERATING PPLIANCE ONTINUED Bypass Control The bypass control is located on the right side of the stove near the top and is operated by pushing or pulling the control to the left or right. When the control is completely pulled out, the bypass allows the smoke to go directly up the flue, creating more draft for starting the stove or for reloading.
  • Page 20: How To Reload Your Appliance

    PERATING PPLIANCE ONTINUED How to Reload Your Appliance When reloading your appliance, you can avoid smoke entering the room by following the steps below: 1. Push the air control all the way in so the fire starts to burn quickly, helping draft. 2.
  • Page 21: How To Obtain An Overnight Burn

    PERATING PPLIANCE ONTINUED How to Obtain an Overnight Burn An overnight burn of 12 hours may be obtained with a small amount of coals left over in the morning if the right steps are taken. 1. Establish a hot fire. 2.
  • Page 22: Blower Operation

    PERATING PPLIANCE ONTINUED LOWER PERATION The optional blower assists the convection chamber in distributing heat to your home. The directions below detail operation. Automatic Control The optional blower has a temperature-sensing device to automatically enable the blower once the appliance reaches a hot temperature. It also shuts the blower off once the appliance has cooled. When to turn the blower on The blower should be left on the off position for the first 30 minutes of starting the appliance.
  • Page 23: A Word About Wood

    PERATING PPLIANCE ONTINUED ORD ABOUT This appliance is designed to burn natural cord wood with high efficiencies and low emissions. With properly dried wood, you will fully realize the heating and clean-burning potential of our high- technology appliance. With poor wood, this high-technology appliance will become much less efficient and produce more emissions.
  • Page 24: Constructing A Wood Shed

    PERATING PPLIANCE ONTINUED ORD ABOUT ONTINUED Sheet Metal Roofing 2x4 Purlins 2x6x12 Rafter Constructing a Wood Shed 2x8x8' Girder The drawing to the right details the 4x4x2 Posts Spaced 8' Apart construction of an inexpensive wood shed Siding and Girts (Optional) that will promote drying, increasing the heat output from your wood.
  • Page 25: Maintaining Your Appliance

    AINTAINING PPLIANCE AINTENANCE CHEDULE Your appliance requires periodic maintenance to work correctly. The steps involved with maintenance are usually quick and easy. Look through this maintenance schedule and plan accordingly. WARNING: Failure to properly maintain and inspect your appliance may reduce the performance and life of the appliance, void your warranty, and create a fire hazard.
  • Page 26: Door And Glass Inspection

    AINTAINING PPLIANCE ONTINUED LASS NSPECTION The door must seal air-tight for the appliance to work correctly. Check the two items below and follow the appropriate remedy to fix any problems. ¥ Check the door cam operation. When closed, the door cam should pull the door against the face of the appliance, but not be so tight as to not allow the handle to point downwards.
  • Page 27: Replacing The Door Gasket

    AINTAINING PPLIANCE ONTINUED Replacing the Door Gasket Remove the door by opening it and lifting it off the hinges. Remove the old gasket by stripping it away with a screwdriver or other tool (see the illustration below). Apply a line of gasket cement (available from your dealer) in the groove that follows the perimeter of the door.
  • Page 28: Touch-Up Paint

    AINTAINING PPLIANCE ONTINUED OUCH AINT Included with the owner's pack of this appliance is a can of Stove-Brite® paint. To touch up nicks or dulled paint, apply the paint while the appliance is cool. Use 120 grit sandpaper (clean with water and dry with a piece of cloth) if the surface requires smoothing.
  • Page 29: Firebrick Removal And Replacement Inst

    AINTAINING PPLIANCE ONTINUED Firebrick Removal and Replacement Instructions With the appliance cool, remove all ash from the firebox. Only the firebrick that is damaged must be replaced. If the damaged firebrick is on the floor, it can be replaced by simply removing the firebrick in front of it.
  • Page 30 AINTAINING PPLIANCE ONTINUED Baffle Removal and Replacement Instructions (continued) All of the baffle components are removable to facilitate easy cleaning and repairs. Make sure the appliance is cool before removing any of the components. See the instructions on the following page for removing the secondary air tubes.
  • Page 31: Replacement Parts List

    AINTAINING PPLIANCE ONTINUED Baffle Removal and Replacement Instructions (Continued) REMOVING THE Secondary Air Pry out both pins on the secondary SECONDARY AIR TUBES Tube Sleeve air tube sleeve (use a screwdriver). Follow the directions to the right to remove any of the three seconary air tubes.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Possible Cause: Remedy: Smoke Spills From ¥ Door was opened before the air Push the air control all the way in a few seconds before Door When control was pushed in opening the door. Loading ¥ Door was opened before the Pull the bypass all the way out before opening the door bypass was pulled out (see "Bypass Control"...
  • Page 33: Warranty

    ARRANTY To register your TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. 7 Year Warranty, complete the enclosed warranty card and mail it within ten (10) days of the appliance purchase date to: TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC., 10850 117th Place N.E., Kirkland, Washington 98033. TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants this appliance (appliance is defined as the equipment manufactured by Travis Industries, Inc.) to be defect-free in material and workmanship to the original purchaser from the date of purchase as follows: Years 1 &...
  • Page 34: Listing Information

    RODUCT ISTING NFORMATION The data on the label below matches the data on the label attached to the back of your stove.
  • Page 35: Optional Equipment

    PTIONAL QUIPMENT TOVE NSTALLATION # 99200500, C # 99200800, B # 99200100) RASS LACK LACK TEEL There are three different stove legs available for your wood stove: cast brass; cast black; and black steel. The instructions for installing the legs are the same for each type of leg. Raise the stove by inserting some pieces of lumber in the middle of the stove to a height of about 8".
  • Page 36: Using Outside Air With The Pedestal

    PTIONAL QUIPMENT ONTINUED Using Outside Air with the Pedestal The pedestal kit includes all of the items necessary to route outside air to the stove from the floor. Before installing, check the section "Outside Air Requirements" on page 9 for installation concerns. The directions below outline the steps for installing outside air with a pedestal.
  • Page 37: Rear Blower Installation

    PTIONAL QUIPMENT ONTINUED 4. Attach the fiberglass tape to all four top edges of the air boot. There is a seam in the bottom segment of the air boot. Position the air boot over the knock-out so this seam is facing the rear. Attach the air boot to the bottom of the stove with two of the included sheet metal screws.
  • Page 40: Index

    NDEX Adjusting the Heat Output ..........18 Outside Air Boot Installation ......... 34 Air Control Settings ............16 Outside Air Requirements ..........9 Air Tube Replacement Inst.......... 29 Overnight Burning ............19 Alcove Installation Requirements ......... 10 Paint Curing ..............16 Ash Removal..............

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