Travis Industries LOPI 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.

Wood Stove

 Freestanding Stove
 Mobile-Home Approved
 Alcove Approved
 Hearth-Stove Approved
 Copyright 2015,
Travis Industries, Inc.
$10.00
100-01282_000
4150526
Cape Cod
Owner's Manual
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Conforms to UL STD 1482; Certified to ULC S627-2000
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  • Page 1: Wood Stove

    For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.  Copyright 2015, Travis Industries, Inc. $10.00 Listed 100-01282_000 4150526 Conforms to UL STD 1482; Certified to ULC S627-2000...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Lopi Cape Cod wood-burning stove. In purchasing a Cape Cod 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 Cape Cod is one of the finest appliances the world over.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the Burn Rate ........ 23   Rear Blower (Part # 99000139) ..... 41   Approximate Air Control Settings ......23 GreenStart™Woodstove Igniter (Part # Understanding Your Heater’s Combustion   94400951) ............41   System ............. 24 © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 4 (UL 103 HT) Clay cause a house fire. residential type chimney or an Liner Do not connect this appliance to approved masonry chimney with any chimney serving another a standard clay tile, or stainless appliance. steel liner. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 5 Avoid placing wood against the glass when loading. Do not slam the door or strike the glass. Do not throw this manual away. Travis Industries, Inc. grants This manual has important no warranty, implied or This operating and maintenance...
  • Page 6: Installation Options

    This heater meets the 2015 U.S. EPA’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015. Tested to Method 28, 5G2 this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 10,800 to 39,400 BTU/hr and an emission value of 0.45g/h. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 7: Planning The Installation

    Planning the Installation We suggest that you have an authorized Travis Industries dealer install your stove. If you install the stove yourself, your authorized dealer should review your installation plans. Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this stove and notify your insurance company before proceeding with installation.
  • Page 8: Floor Protection Requirements

    NOTE: Standard residential installations with reduced clearance connector may use the clearance determined by the manufacturer of the connector for the connector to wall clearance or the clearance listed in this manual. Offsets must be used to maintain the stove to wall clearance. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 9: Top View - Straight Installation

    Clearance H Measure rear and side clearances from Floor Protection the nearest edge of the stove top. Measure front clearances from the face of the stove (door opening). Figure 3 © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 10: Chimney Connector Requirements

    Offsets must be used to maintain the stove to wall clearance. Mobile homes must use the clearances listed in this manual under "Additional Requirements for Mobile Home Installations". © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 11: Chimney Requirements

    `plugging' of the chimney. Inadequate draft will cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room through appliance and chimney connector joints. An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature indicates excessive draft. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 12: Chimney Termination Requirements

    Requires a 3” duct that attaches to the bottom of the stove (see “a” and “b” below).  Outside air duct must have a rodent screen and rain hood (“c”).  The Travis Industries Outside Air Kit (sku 99200139) includes all the above components. Figure 6 © Travis Industries 100-01282...
  • Page 13: Alcove Installation Requirements

    Minimum height of alcove 84" (2134mm) 6" above stove top * For bypass operation Non-Combustible Alcove (a) Non-Combustible (brick) (b) Air Space with non-combustible reinforcement (c) Combustible material Min. 3 1/2" Min. 1" (89mm) (25mm) Figure 7 © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 14: Mobile Home Requirements

    12” Min. clearance.  The appliance must be secured to the floor (consult your building official). Leg clips are available from Travis Industries (sku 98900509). Connector Clearance  Mobile home installations require a spark arrester at (as outlined above) the chimney termination. Follow the chimney manufacturer’s instructions for maintaining a proper...
  • Page 15: Standard Ceiling With A Factory-Built Chimney

    (some require a radiation shield). Minimum 15' Chimney Maximum 33' Connector Sections Floor Protection Stove Clearances (See the section "Floor (See the section "Stove Protection Requirements" Placement Requirements" for more details) for more details) Figure 11 © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 16: Exterior Factory-Built Chimney

    (18" if using single-wall connector) Chimney Connector Sections Follow the chimney manufacturer's instructions and clearances for wall penetrations. A wall radiation shield (thimble) is required. Follow Clearances Listed in the Manual Minimum 84" Figure 13 © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 17: Hearth Stove Installation

    Requirements" catalytic combustor and may draft poorly without a full reline. We also recommend that a minimum 3’ chimney be added to the minimum system height for every 1’ of horizontal run. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 18: Safety Notice

    (e.g. Rutland® Model 710) directly in front of the flue outlet on the stovetop (see photo below)  temperatures exceeding 700° are generally considered over-firing and will void the warranty. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 19: Opening The Door

    When re-loading, pull the bypass out.  During normal operation, push the bypass in. Bypass Pulled Out Use the included pull tool Used for starting and re-loading to operate the bypass rod Bypass Pushed In Used for normal operation © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 20: Maintaining Catalytic Burn-Off

    500° F (260° C) indicate the combustor is working and igniting unburnt fuel. The combustor can also be viewed through the glass from below. You will notice the combustor glowing red when the combustor is working effectively. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 21: Catalytic Combustor - Use And Cleaning

    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. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 22: Starting A Fire

    This should start the chimney drafting (this eliminates "cold air blockage"). Use plenty of kindling to ensure the stove reaches a proper temperature. Once the kindling is burning rapidly, place a few larger pieces of wood onto the fire. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Burn Rate

    The air control becomes hot during operation - use gloves or a tool to prevent burns. The air control may take several minutes to influence the burn rate. When making adjustments, you may wish to let the stove burn for 10 minutes to gauge performance. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 24: Understanding Your Heater's Combustion System

    After loading, burn the heater on high for at least 15 minutes before setting the air control to low. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 25: Ash Removal

    1. Twist the ash pan handle down and pull out the ash pan. 2. Lift out the ash pan by the edges and use the handle to transport the ash pan to the metal container. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 26: Re-Loading The Stove

    - this is normal. Blower Sounds: The blower will make a slight "humm" as it pushes air through the stove. Hint: Make sure the leveling bolts on legs are extended - preventing the hearth from amplifying any vibrations. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 27: Hints For Burning

    Wood Cutting and Storage Cut wood to length and Store the wood off the ground in a chop into quarters. covered area. Allow for airflow Air Flow around the wood to dry the wood. Air Flow Air Flow © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 28: Don't Burn Treated Wood, Wax Logs, Coal, Garbage, Etc

    Burning these materials may result in release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Inspection" on page 31 for details.  Check the ash bed for coals. Often, coals are still glowing under a slight bed of fly ash. By raking these into a pile you can re-start your stove quickly. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 30: Daily Maintenance (While Stove Is In Use)

    (especially on the sides). Clean the glass by following the directions below. Do not clean glass with abrasive cleaners. The glass will develop a very slight haze over time. This is normal and will not affect viewing of the fire. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 31: Monthly Maintenance (While Appliance Is In Use)

    NOTE: It will be helpful to have another person hold the door in place while removing the door. To remove the door, open the door, then remove the four hex screws securing the hinges and remove the door and hinges as one assembly. Screw locations © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 32: Creosote - Formation And Need For Removal

    Slight scaling or rusting of the metal is normal. Make sure the roll pins hold the air tubes in place. Wall Firebricks - Replace any severely damaged firebrick along the side of the firebox. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Catalytic Combustor

    1. With the stove fully cooled, insert the ash vacuum nozzle into the area directly above the door opening. 2. Carefully place the brush surface of the nozzle over the catalytic combustor openings and remove any ash or debris. Take care to prevent damage to the catalytic combustor (the surface is fragile). © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 34: Door Parts

    To remove the door, open the door, then remove the four hex screws securing the hinges and remove the door and hinges as one assembly (see page 31 for details on removing the door). NOTE: It will be helpful to have another person hold the door in place while removing the screws. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 35: Firebox Parts

    The baffle is held up by the 3 air tubes. Make sure to support the baffle while removing the air tubes.  Remove the air tubes and baffle. Andiron Removal The andirons are held in place with a 7/16” bolt. Remove the screw from each andiron and lift the andiron from its housing to remove. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 36: Air Tube Removal & Replacement

    The pin will then disengage from the air tube (you may wish to rotate the tube slightly). Pivot the air tube downwards and slide it out of the air channel on the opposite side. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 37: Combustor Removal

    Do not pry firebricks - they chip and crack easily. Remove the firebricks by lifting them out by the bottom edges as shown below (the photos do not show the side firebricks). Clean the firebox before replacing the firebricks. Note that there are nine firebricks, including the igniter firebrick. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 38 Limited 5 Year Warranty To register your TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. 5 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 Dr., Mukilteo, WA 98275.
  • Page 39 At that time, you may be asked to ship your appliance, freight charges prepaid, to TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC., at its option, will repair or replace, free of charge, your appliance if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship within the time frame stated within this 5 year warranty.
  • Page 40: Listing Label

    115V., 60 Hz, 1.8 Amps Manufactured by: Optional Blower: # 99000139 TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. Do not route power cord under or in front of appliance. 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW Replace glass only with 5mm neoceramic or Mukilteo, WA 98275 ceramic glass.
  • Page 41: Rear Blower (Part # 99000139)

    Contact your dealer for details. GreenStart™Woodstove Igniter (Part # 94400951) An optional GreenStart™ igniter is available for your stove. This accessory starts your fire with a simple push of the button. Contact your dealer for details. © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting ..........29 Firebrick and Baffle Inspection ......32 Why Dry Wood is Key ........27 Firebrick Removal & Replacement ..... 37 Wood Cutting and Storage ......27 Floor Protection Requirements ......8 Yearly Maintenance ......... 32 © Travis Industries 100-01282 4150526...

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