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36-Elite Owner's Manual
• O p e r a t i o n • M a i n t e n a n c e • S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n •

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.
4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd SW
Mukilteo, WA 98275
Copyright 2007, T.I.
$10.00
93508091
4050923
TM
Listed
Tes ted to: U.L. 127 and
portions of U.L. 1482 & 907

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  • Page 1: Safety Notice

    36-Elite Owner's Manual • O p e r a t i o n • M a i n t e n a n c e • S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n • SAFETY NOTICE: If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result.

  • Page 3: 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 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • • • • ASHES • Travis Industries This fireplace must be installed by a qualified installer. Installation instructions are shipped inside the fireplace and must be strictly adhered This fireplace is designed and listed for cord wood only.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions • Do not repair, alter, or replace any part of the fireplace and chimney unless instructions are give in this manual. All other work must be done by a qualified service person. • The chimney must be inspected twice a year for creosote build-up or chimney damage.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Introduction ...1 Important Information ...1 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ...2 Specifications Features ...5 Heating Specifications ...5 Electrical Specifications...5 Packing List...5 EPA Compliance ...5 Operation Safety Notice ...6 Before Your First Fire ...6 Verify the Installation ...6 Curing the Paint ...6 Over-Firing the Fireplace...6 Acid Wash ...6...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications Features: • Maximum Log Length of 24" • Large firebox capacity - 3.7 cu. ft. • Long burn time - from 8 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 8: Operation

    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 2 and 3 of this manual. Before Your First Fire Clean Any Gold Surfaces If you have an optional gold face,...

  • Page 9: Opening The Doors

    Opening the Door(s) Single Door Twist the handle counter- clockwise. Swing the door open. Door Latch Closing the Door Make sure the handle is rotated up to prevent the door latch from striking the face. This will prevent damage to the face. Warning: When closing the doors, make sure the door latch does not strike the front of the left side door.

  • Page 10: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls 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.

  • Page 11: Maintaining Catalytic Burn-Off

    Maintaining Catalytic Burn-Off This fireplace uses a catalytic combustor to increase heat transfer to the room and reduce emissions. The catalytic combustor takes dirty smoke and turns it into extra heat and cleaner emissions. NOTE: If the combustor is engaged (bypass closed) when the fireplace is still cool, it will not work, leading to dirty smoke, no extra heat, and a...

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Burn Rate

    Adjusting the Burn Rate Use the air control slider to control the burn rate of the fireplace. See the illustration below for details. Warning: The air control becomes hot during operation - use gloves or a tool to prevent burns. Hint: The air control may take several minutes to influence the burn rate.

  • Page 13: Re-Loading The Fireplace

    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 a glove or tool). Move the air control to high (all the way left). Open the door slightly. Let the airflow inside the firebox to stabilize before opening the doors fully. Load wood onto the fire (on top of the grate).

  • Page 14: Selecting Wood

    Selecting Wood Dry Wood is Key Dry wood burns hot, emits less smoke and creates less creosote. 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 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Smoke Enters Room During Start-Up Kindling Does Not Start - Fire Smolders Smoke Enters Room While Re-Loading Fireplace Does Not Burn Hot Enough Blower Does Not Run Faceplate is Cold Fireplace Does Not Burn Overnight Travis Industries Operation Possible Cause •...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Daily Maintenance (while fireplace is in use) Check Ash, Remove if Necessary Ash can build up inside the firebox without affecting performance. Generally, remove ash once it has built up over 1" (or more often if desired). Follow the directions below to remove ash. Let the fireplace cool completely (at least two hours after the last coal has extinguished).

  • Page 17: Twice Yearly Maintenance

    Maintenance Twice Yearly Maintenance Check Firebrick, Baffle With the fireplace completely cool, remove ash from the firebox (see the instructions on the previous page) and check the firebrick and baffle. Clean the Combustor With the fireplace completely cool (at least two hours after the last coal has extinguished), use a vacuum cleaner to draw all ash from the catalytic combustor (see the illustration below).

  • Page 18: Check Door Seal, Adjust If Necessary

    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 19: 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 20: Safety Label

    LISTED FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE WARNING: • Operate with feed doors closed. Open to feed fire only. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certified to comply with July, 1990 particulate emission standards. This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation.

  • Page 21: Warranty

    Limited 7 Year 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 22: Optional Equipment

    Optional Equipment Temperature Meter The temperature meter displays the temperature of the combustor, allowing the operator to monitor combustor light-off. To obtain a suitable temperature meter, contact the manufacturer listed below: Condar Company P.O. Box 250 108 Mill Spring Road Columbus, NC 28722-0250 (828) 894-8383 Model: 9-88...
  • Page 23 Optional Equipment Travis Industries 9 3 5 0 8 0 9 1 2 2 0 6 0 2...

  • Page 24: Index

    Acid Wash ... 6 Adjusting the Burn Rate... 10 Air Control (see 'Burn Rate')... 10 Amps... 5 Ash (Disposal) ... 14 Baffle... 15 Before Your First Fire ... 6 Blower (Cleaning) ... 15 Blower Operation... 10 BTU Output... 5 Burn Rate... 10 Burn Time ...

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