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Freedom Bay Fireplace Insert Owner's Manual Masonry Fireplace Insert Save these instructions for future reference 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.
Introduction Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Lopi Freedom Bay wood-burning fireplace insert. In purchasing a Lopi Freedom Bay 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 Freedom Bay is one of the finest appliances the world over.
Table of Contents Understanding Your Heater’s Combustion Introduction ............2 System ..............19 Important Information ........2 Burning Your Heater .......... 19 Installation Options: .......... 6 Blower Operation ..........20 Features: ............. 6 ...
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Safety Precautions The viewing door must be Gasoline or other flammable closed and latched during liquids must never be used to operation. start the fire or "Freshen Up" the fire. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable Never block free airflow through liquids in the vicinity of this the air vents on this appliance.
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Safety Precautions When installed in a mobile home, this appliance must be Do not place clothing or other bolted to the floor, have outside flammable items on or near this air, and not be installed in the appliance. Mobile bedroom (per H.U.D. Home requirements).
Features & Specifications Installation Options: Features: Masonry Fireplace Insert 3.1 Cubic Foot Firebox Volume WARNING: Do not install this fireplace insert Single Operating Control into a factory-built metal (Z.C.) fireplace. Accepts Logs Up to 24" (610mm) Long ...
Installation (for qualified installers only) SAFETY NOTICE: Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Installation (for qualified installers only) Insert Placement Requirements The insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes, doors), 36" (915mm) of the front of the insert Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor. ...
Installation (for qualified installers only) Drafting Performance Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance and may damage the heater.
Installation (for qualified installers only) Blower Installation The included blower is fragile and should be installed last (see the directions below). Remove the two screws underneath the ashlip. with a 3/8" nutdriver. Align the blower under the ashlip and replace the two screws to secure.
Installation (for qualified installers only) Block-Off Plate Installation Whenever this appliance is installed with 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 promote draft.
Installation (for qualified installers only) Insert with Positive Connection Install a non-combustible Cap (prevents water cover plate to prevent water from entering) from entering the chimney Flue Liner The liner must be stainless steel connector or flexible vent. Follow the liner manufacturer's insturctions for installation and...
Installation (for qualified installers only) Insert with Direct Connection (Masonry Fireplace) Flue Liner Stainless steel chimney connector must Extend 1' past the block-off plate or to the flue liner Combustible Mantle Airtight Insulated Clean-Out Remove Surround Panels damper or wire it open See the section "Insert Placement...
Operating Your Appliance 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. Read and follow all of the warnings on pages 4 and 5 of this manual. Before Your First Fire Verify the Installation Before starting the stove, verify that it is properly installed and all of the requirements in this manual have...
Operating Your Appliance Opening the Door Rotate the door Swing handle. the door open. The door becomes hot during use. Use a glove to open the door if the handle is hot. To prevent smoke from entering the room, open the bypass before opening the door (see following page for directions).
Operating Your Appliance Starting a Fire Since the dawn of time man has debated the best way to start a fire. Some use the boy-scout "tee-pee", some prefer the "tic-tac-toe" stack. Either way, review the hints and warnings below to ensure proper fire starting.
Operating Your Appliance Adjusting the Burn Rate Use the air control slider to control the burn rate of the stove. See the illustration below for details. Use the air control to change the burn rate. Low Burn High Burn (air control closed) (air control open) Approximate Air Control Settings: Overnight Burn...
Operating Your Appliance Understanding Your Heater’s Combustion System This heater uses a dual combustion system detailed below: Primary Combustion: This is the combustion (fire) that takes place directly on the wood. Primary combustion determines how fast the fire burns. Air for primary combustion is supplied through the air control. When you adjust the air control you control the amount of air that reaches the fire and creates primary combustion.
Operating Your Appliance Blower Operation The blower will turn on once the stove is up to temperature. This is typically 15 to 30 minutes after starting the fire. Follow the directions below to alter the blower speed. HIGH Turn the dial all The high position Turn the dial the way counter-...
Operating Your Appliance Hints for Burning Get the appliance hot before adjusting to low burn Use smaller pieces of wood during start-up and high burns to increase temperature Use larger pieces of wood for overnight or sustained burns ...
Operating Your Appliance Do Not Burn List This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods. DO NOT BURN: (1) Garbage;...
Operating Your Appliance Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Smoke Enters Room During Open the bypass (pg. 16). Start-Up Open the air control (pg. 18). Cold Air Blockage - burn a piece of newspaper to establish a draft. If the flame is not getting enough air, a small crack in the door is all that is needed.
Maintaining Your Appliance 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. Daily Maintenance (while stove is in use) Remove Ash (if necessary) Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your firebox or ash pan, and when the fire has burned down and cooled, remove excess ashes.
Maintaining Your Appliance Monthly Maintenance (while appliance is in use) Make sure the appliance has fully cooled prior to conducting service. Door and Glass Inspection The door must form an air-tight seal to the firebox for the stove to work correctly. Inspect the door gasket to make sure it forms an air-tight seal to the firebox.
Maintaining Your Appliance Yearly Maintenance Make sure the appliance has fully cooled prior to conducting service. Touch Up Paint 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.
Maintaining Your Appliance Door Parts 1/8” Hex Wrench # 20 Torx Driver NOTE: Place the glass gasket around the perimeter of the door retainer. 9/16" Wrench NOTE: Glue the door gasket to the door retainer. ID # Description Part # ID # Description Part #...
Maintaining Your Appliance Firebox Parts ID # Description Part # ID # Description Part # Air Tubes & Sleeve 98900210 Air Tube Roll Pins 98900357 Air Tube Retainer Sleeve 250-00042 Baffle Support, Front "Y" 99900277 Baffle Support, Rear "T" 99900278 Damper Plate 98900320 Damper Slider...
Maintaining Your Appliance Baffle Removal & Replacement Lift up on the front portion of the front three firebricks. Lift the front baffle support “Y” and rotate it forward until it can be removed. Slide the center front firebrick forward and out the door opening. Then slide the side front firebricks towards the middle then out in the same manner.
Warranty 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., 12521 Harbour Reach Drive, Mukilteo, WA 98275. TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants this gas 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: Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call.
CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT INSTALLATION AND RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA. SUITABLE FOR USE IN FACTORY-BUILT (Z.C.) FIREPLACES AND MASONRY FIREPLACES. MODEL: SERIAL NO: LG FLUSH WOOD with Hybrid-Fyre™ Report No. 100517991PRT-001 Certified for USA and Canada Control No. 4000515 CONFORMS TO UL STD 1482;...
Optional Equipment Door Shell Installation 1. Remove the door retainer shipping latch following the directions below. Standard Screwdriver Rotate this shaft 1/4 turn clockwise until the door unlatches. Swing the door retianer open. Remove and discard the shipping latch and nut. Shipping Latch Door Retainer 9/16"...
Optional Equipment Nickel (Cast Iron) Doors Only Use a socket-head wrench with 5/16” socket to pre-thread the holes 6 revolutions. If you pre-thread move revolutions, it may bottom out and break the head off the screw. Remove and retain the screws. See the photos below.
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Optional Equipment Make sure the holes in the retainer line up with the holes on the shell then use a 5/16” nutdriver to secure the shell with the two screws. Tighten until the door shell is snug against the retainer (do not over-tighten).
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Index Adjusting the Burn Rate ........18 Important Information ......... 2 Air Tube Removal & Replacement ....29 Insert Placement Requirements ......9 Baffle Removal & Replacement ....... 29 Insert Rollers ............ 10 Before Your First Fire ........15 Installation Options ..........6 Block-Off Plate Installation .......