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36-Elite 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.
12521 Harbour Reach Drive
Mukilteo, WA 98275
This manual is available online in French
Ce manuel est disponible en ligne en
Français
 Copyright 2019, T.I.
$10.00
100-01516
10/2/2019
Tested and listed by
Report # 0028WF060S, 0028WF060E
Tested to: U.L. 127-2015
and portions of U.L. 1482 & 907

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  • Page 1 36-Elite 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. Tested and listed by...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Fireplace Xtrordinair wood fireplace. In purchasing a Fireplace Xtrordinair 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 Fireplace Xtrordinair is one of the finest home heaters the world over.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................... 2   Important Information ..........................2   Features: ..............................6   Heating Specifications ..........................6   Electrical Specifications: ........................... 6   Packing List ............................... 6   Emissions ..............................6   Safety Notice: ............................7   Before Your First Fire ..........................
  • Page 4 Safety Precautions • 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.
  • Page 5 Safety Precautions Do not repair, alter, or Allow the fireplace to cool replace any part of the before carrying out any fireplace and chimney unless maintenance or cleaning. instructions are give in this manual. All other work must be done by a qualified service person.

  • Page 6: Features

    Specifications Features: • Maximum Log Length of 24" • Large firebox capacity – 3 cu. ft. • Long burn time - up to 10 Hours • Large glass doors for maximum visibility • Firebrick lining for firebox protection • 388 CFM blower for convection heat and outside combustion air •...

  • Page 7: Safety Notice

    Verify the Installation Before starting the fireplace, verify that the fireplace is properly installed and all of the requirements in the 36-Elite-ZC Installation Manual have been followed. Keep all flammables 36" away from the front of the fireplace (drapes, furniture, clothing, etc.).

  • Page 8: Over-Firing The Fireplace (Over-Firing May Void Your Warranty)

    Operation Over-Firing the Fireplace (Over-Firing may void your warranty) DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER: Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design specifications can result in permanent damage to the heater. This fireplace was designed to operate at a high temperature. But due to differences in vent configuration, fuel, and draft, this appliance can be operated at an excessive temperature.

  • Page 9: Opening The Doors

    Operation Opening the Doors Follow the directions below to open and close the doors. Single Double Door Doors Pull the By-Pass Pull the By-Pass Control all the way Control all the way out (use gloves or out (use gloves or other tool if hot).

  • Page 10: Location Of Controls

    Operation Location of Controls By-Pass When hot, use Control gloves to adjust the controls Control Summer Fan Switch (optional) Blower Speed Control Before Starting a Fire • Make sure the by-pass is open while starting a fire (leave it open for the first 15 minutes). Make sure the By-Pass is all the way out.

  • Page 11: Maintaining Catalytic Burn-Off

    Operation Maintaining Catalytic Burn-Off Warning: The catalytic combustor The bypass control becomes hot takes dirty smoke and turns it 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...

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Burn Rate

    Operation Adjusting the Burn Rate Use the air control slider to control the burn rate of the fireplace. See the illustration below for details. Use the air control to change the burn rate. Approximate Air Control Settings Low Burn High Burn Low Burn - Full Right to 1/4"...

  • Page 13: Understanding Your Heater's Combustion System

    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.

  • Page 14: Normal Operating Sounds

    Operation Normal Operating Sounds Blower Air Dependent upon blower placement, you may hear a slight "whirring" sound coming from the blower. Turning the blower down may reduce the sound. Firebox Body You may notice some "clicks" and "creaks" coming from inside the fireplace. This is most noticeable when the fireplace is warming up to temperature and cooling down.

  • Page 15: Selecting Wood

    Operation Selecting Wood Dry Wood is Key Wood Wood Leads Leads Dry wood burns hot, emits less smoke and creates less creosote. Less More Heat Heat Leads Leads More Smoke Less Smoke and Creostoe and Creostoe Testing Wood Moisture Wood cut, split and stored in a dry area will be fully dry within a year. This insures dry wood. If purchasing wood for immediate use, test the wood with a moisture meter.

  • Page 16: Don't Burn Treated Wood, Wax Logs, Coal, Garbage, Etc

    Operation Don't Burn Treated Wood, Wax Logs, Coal, Garbage, Etc. 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;...
  • Page 17 Operation Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Smoke Enters Room During • Cold Air Blockage - burn a piece of newspaper to establish a draft. Start-Up • By-pass is Closed - Open the by-pass by pulling the ring above the door all the way out. •...

  • Page 18: Daily Maintenance (While Stove Is In Use)

    Maintenance 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. Leave an ash bed approximately 1 inch deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed.
  • Page 19 Maintenance Twice Yearly Maintenance Check Firebrick, Baffle With the fireplace The baffle should be intact - some warping and flaking is not uncommon. It completely cool, remove rests on three tabs at the rear of the ash from the firebox (see firebox and should be pushed all the way back.

  • Page 20: Catalytic Combustor Replacement

    Maintenance Catalytic Combustor Replacement 1. Remove insulation on the sides of the combustor 2. Grab both edges of the combustor and work it out by pulling back and forth on both sides. 3. Install new combustor making sure that the side insulation and the combustor top and bottom gasket are in place.
  • Page 21 Maintenance Check Door Seal, Adjust if Necessary The door latch and door gasket work in conjunction to seal the firebox. If the doors do 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.

  • Page 22: Check Chimney For Creosote Build-Up

    Maintenance Check Chimney for Creosote Build-Up Remove the chimney cap and carefully inspect for creosote build-up over the entire length of chimney. If creosote build-up is over 1/4", the chimney must be thoroughly cleaned. Failure to clean the chimney may lead to a fire. Hint: Chimney cleaning is a very dirty, complicated, and dangerous task.
  • Page 23 Safety Label ©Travis Industries 10/2/2019 - 1516 36 Elite Owner’s...

  • Page 24: Years 1 & 2 - Coverage: Parts & Labor

    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 &...

  • Page 25: Summer Fan Switch

    Optional Equipment Summer Fan Switch The summer fan switch allows the blower on the Fireplace Xtrordinair to be turned on when the fireplace is cool. This allows the owner to turn the blower on during the summer to push cool, fresh air into the home for cooling purposes.
  • Page 26 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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