42 Apex Owner’s Manual 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.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL MODEL: Tested and Listed by CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT INSTALLATION AND RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA. 42 Apex LISTED FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE ® Report No. 028WF102S Certified for USA and Canada CONFORMS TO UL STD 127-2015; CERTIFIED TO ULC STD S610-M87 (R1998) 42 APEX This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation.
Table of Contents Introduction ............................... 2 Important Information ..........................2 Features: ..............................6 Heating Specifications ..........................6 Electrical Specifications: ........................... 6 EPA Compliance: ............................6 Safety Notice: ............................7 Before Your First Fire ..........................7 ...
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Table of Contents • This fireplace must be • Contact your local installed by a qualified building officials to obtain installer. Installation a permit and information instructions are shipped on installation restrictions inside the fireplace and or inspection must be strictly adhered requirements in your area.
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Safety Precautions Do not repair, alter, or Allow the fireplace to cool before replace any part of the carrying out any maintenance or fireplace and chimney unless cleaning. instructions are give in this manual. All other work must be done by a qualified service person.
Specifications Features: • Maximum Log Length of 24" • Large firebox capacity – 3.5 cu. ft. • Long burn time – up to 12 hours • Large glass door for maximum visibility • Full firebrick lining for firebox protection Heating Specifications Approximate Heating Capacity Up to 2,500 Square Feet Will vary with the home's floor plan, insulation, and outside temperature.)
Before starting the fireplace, verify that the fireplace is properly installed and all of the requirements in the 42 Apex Installation Manual have been followed. Keep all flammables 36" away from the front of the fireplace (drapes, furniture, clothing, etc.).
Operation Operating the Fireplace During a Power Outage This fireplace includes a blower to dissipate heat from the firebox. During power outages build small to medium-sized fires to prevent the fireplace from overheating. 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.
Operation Opening the Door To open the door, lift the handle and swing the door open. Use the included tool if needed to lift the handle. Do not slam door when closing. If glass is damaged it must be replaced before using the fireplace. Opening the Door While the Fireplace is Hot Open (pull out) the bypass before opening the door.
Operation 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.
Operation Maintaining Catalytic Burn-Off Warning: The catalytic combustor takes dirty smoke and turns it The bypass control becomes hot into extra heat and cleaner during operation - use gloves or a emissions. tool to prevent burns. NOTE: If the combustor is engaged (bypass closed) when the fireplace This fireplace uses a catalytic is still cool, it will not work, leading...
Operation Adjusting the Burn Rate Use the air control slider to control the burn rate of the fireplace. See the illustration below for details. The included tool may be used to adjust the air control when the fireplace is hot. Warning: The air control becomes hot during operation - use gloves or the tool to prevent burns.
Operation Electrical Controls Blower Speed Control Set the blower speed using this control. Combustor Temperature Press this button to see the NOTE: The blower will combustor temperature. not turn on until the fireplace is up to temperature. Optional GreenStart Igniter press this button to start the ignition sequence.
Operation 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.
Operation Re-Loading the Fireplace Follow the directions below to minimize smoke spillage while re-loading the fireplace. Pull the by-pass out all the way (use the tool or a glove). Move the air control to high. Open the door slightly. Let the airflow inside the firebox to stabilize before opening the doors fully. Load wood onto the fire.
Operation Ash Removal Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your firebox, and when the fire has burned down and cooled, remove excess ash. Leave an ash bed approximately 1 inch deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed. Let the stove cool completely before removing ashes (wait at least two hours after the last coal has extinguished).
Operation 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 Don't Burn Treated Wood, Wax Logs, Coal, Garbage, Etc. This heater is designed to burn natural wood only.
Operation Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause • Cold Air Blockage - burn a piece of newspaper on top Smoke Enters Room During of the smoke shelf under the bypass opening. Start-Up • By-pass is Closed - Open the by-pass by pulling the block above the door all the way out.
Maintenance This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor, which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual, or if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed. Twice Yearly Maintenance Check Firebrick, Baffle Verify that the firebrick and baffle is in positon and not damaged (see illustration on page 23 for details).
Maintenance WARNING: Do not use substitute materials in the maintenance of this fireplace. Door and Latch Inspection and Service The door latch and door gasket work together to seal the firebox. If the door does not seal, air will leak into the firebox and cause the fire to burn too fast. This reduces the ability to burn the fireplace overnight or precisely adjust the burn rate.
Maintenance Clean the Glass (if necessary) This appliance has an air wash to keep the glass clean. However, burning un-seasoned wood or burning on lower burn rates leads to dirtier glass (especially on the sides). Clean the glass by following the directions below.
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., 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 &...
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Index Acid Wash ............6 Important Information ........ 1 Adjusting the Burn Rate ........10 Index ............22 Air Control (see 'Burn Rate') ......10 Introduction ..........1 Amps ............... 5 Kindling ............. 8 Ash (Disposal) ..........14 Listing Label ..........18 Baffle ...............
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