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Travis Industries Freedom Bay 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.
Freedom Bay Fireplace Insert
10850 117th Place N.E. Kirkland, WA 98033
Part # 93508026
$10.00
Freedom
Bay
Owner's
Manual
- May, 2001 -
¥ Masonry
Fireplace Insert
Listed

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  • Page 1: Safety Notice

    For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. Freedom Bay Fireplace Insert Listed 10850 117th Place N.E. Kirkland, WA 98033 Part # 93508026...

  • Page 3: Introduction And Important Information

    NFORMATION Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Lopi Freedom Bay wood-burning appliance. 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.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    AFETY RECAUTIONS ¥ The viewing door must be ¥ Gasoline or other closed and latched during flammable liquids must operation. never be used to start the fire or "Freshen Up" the ¥ Never block free airflow fire. Do not store or use through the air vents on gasoline or other this appliance.
  • Page 5 Always follow the instructions in this manual. ¥ Travis Industries, Inc. grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or maintenance of your appliance, and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage(s).

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction and Important Information Maintaining Your Appliance Introduction and Important Information ...... 1 Maintenance Schedule..........19 Safety Precautions............. 2 Remove Ash From The Firebox (If Necessary)..19 Clean The Viewing Glass (If Necessary) ....19 Clean The Brass (If Necessary) ......... 19 Features and Specifications Check For Creosote Buildup ........

  • Page 7: Features And Specifications

    EATURES AND PECIFICATIONS Installation Options: ¥ Insert into a Masonry Fireplace Features: ¥ EPA Phase II Approved ¥ Long Burn Time - Up to 12 Hours ¥ 3.1 Cubic Foot Firebox Volume ¥ 5/16 to 3/16" Steel Construction ¥ Single, Push/Pull Operating Control ¥...

  • Page 8: Insert Installation

    LANNING NSTALLATION HINT: We suggest that you have an authorized Travis Industries dealer install your insert. If you install the insert yourself, your authorized dealer should review your plans for installation. This insert is approved for installation into an existing masonry fireplace. Depending upon your installation concerns, several options are yours to provide the most desirable installation.

  • Page 9: Insert Placement Requirements

    NSERT NSTALLATION NSERT LACEMENT EQUIREMENTS (See the illustration below) ¥ The insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes, doors), 36" of the front of the insert ¥ Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor ¥...

  • Page 10: Masonry Fireplace Requirements

    This appliance relies upon natural draft to operate. External forces, such as wind, Performance barometric pressure, topography, or factors of the home (negative pressure from exhaust fans, chimneys, air infiltration, etc.), may adversely affect draft. Travis Industries can not be responsible for external forces leading to less than optimal performance. EVELING...

  • Page 11: Block-Off Plate Installation

    NSERT NSTALLATION LOCK LATE NSTALLATION 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 provide greater draft.

  • Page 12: Insert With Positive Connection

    NSERT NSTALLATION NSERT WITH Install a non-combustible Cap (prevents water OSITIVE cover plate to prevent water from entering) from entering the chimney ONNECTION NOTE: This installation may be NOTE: used with a masonry fireplace Flue Liner only. The requirements in the Most factory- The liner must be section "Masonry Fireplace...

  • Page 13: Insert With Face Seal Connection

    NSERT NSTALLATION NSERT WITH NOTE: This installation may be used with a masonry fireplace only. The requirements in the ONNECTION section "Masonry Fireplace NOTE: It is Requirements" must be fulfilled recommended your prior to installation. NOTE: chimney have a Face seal minimum 28 and a Flue Liner maximum of 144...

  • Page 14: Operating Your Appliance

    PERATING PPLIANCE SAFETY NOTICE: If this appliance is improperly operated , a house fire may result. For your safety, read the directions below and the Safety Precautions listed on pages 2 and 3 prior to operating this appliance. ¥ If you have any questions regarding the operation of this appliance, contact your dealer. Building a fire in disregard of the information provided in this section can cause permanent damage to your appliance and void your warranty.

  • Page 15: Bypass Control

    PERATING PPLIANCE ONTINUED Bypass Control The bypass control is centered along the top of the appliance and is operated by pushing or pulling the control in or out. When the control is completely pulled out, the bypass allows the smoke to go directly up the flue, creating more draft for starting the appliance or reloading.

  • Page 16: How To Reload Your Appliance

    PERATING PPLIANCE ONTINUED How to Reload Your Appliance When reloading your appliance, you can avoid smoke entering the room by following the steps below: 1. Push the air control all the way in so the fire starts to burn quickly, helping draft. 2.

  • Page 17: How To Obtain An Overnight Burn

    PERATING PPLIANCE ONTINUED How to Obtain an Overnight Burn An overnight burn of 10 hours may be obtained with a small amount of coals left over in the morning if the right steps are taken. 1. Establish a hot fire. 2.

  • Page 18: Blower Operation

    PERATING PPLIANCE ONTINUED LOWER PERATION The blower assists the convection chamber in distributing heat to your home. The directions below detail the options you have with the blower and the best method for operation. What turns the blower on The blower includes a heat-sensing device that does not allow the blower to turn on until the appliance is up to temperature.

  • Page 19: A Word About Wood

    PERATING PPLIANCE ONTINUED ORD ABOUT This appliance is designed to burn natural cord wood with high efficiencies and low emissions. With properly dried wood, you will fully realize the heating and clean-burning potential of our high- technology appliance. With poor wood, this high-technology appliance will become much less efficient and produce more emissions.
  • Page 20 PERATING PPLIANCE ONTINUED ORD ABOUT ONTINUED Sheet Metal Roofing 2x4 Purlins 2x6x12 Rafter Constructing a Wood Shed 2x8x8' Girder The drawing to the right details the 4x4x2 Posts Spaced 8' Apart construction of an inexpensive wood shed Siding and Girts (Optional) that will promote drying, increasing the heat output from your wood.

  • Page 21: Maintaining Your Appliance

    AINTAINING PPLIANCE AINTENANCE CHEDULE Your appliance requires periodic maintenance to work correctly. The steps involved with maintenance are usually quick and easy. Look through this maintenance schedule and plan accordingly. WARNING: 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.

  • Page 22: Door And Glass Inspection

    AINTAINING PPLIANCE ONTINUED LASS NSPECTION The door must seal air-tight for the appliance to work correctly. Check the two items below and follow the appropriate remedy to fix any problems. ¥ Check the door cam operation. When closed, the door cam should pull the door against the face of the appliance, but not be so tight as to not allow the handle to point downwards.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Door Gasket

    AINTAINING PPLIANCE ONTINUED Replacing the Door Gasket Remove the door by opening it and lifting it off the hinges. Remove the old gasket by stripping it away with a screwdriver or other tool (see the illustration below). Apply a line of gasket cement (available from your dealer) in the groove that follows the perimeter of the door.

  • Page 24: Touch-Up Paint

    AINTAINING PPLIANCE ONTINUED OUCH AINT Included with the owner's pack of this appliance is a can of Stove-BriteÒ paint. To touch up nicks or dulled paint, apply the paint while the appliance is cool. Use 120 grit sandpaper (clean with water and dry with a piece of cloth) if the surface requires smoothing.

  • Page 25: Firebrick Removal And Replacement Inst

    AINTAINING PPLIANCE ONTINUED Firebrick Removal and Replacement Instructions With the appliance cool, remove all ash from the firebox. Only the firebrick that is damaged must be replaced. If the damaged firebrick is on the floor, it can be replaced by simply removing the firebrick in front of it.
  • Page 26 AINTAINING PPLIANCE ONTINUED Baffle Removal and Replacement Instructions (continued) All of the baffle components are removable to facilitate easy cleaning and repairs. Make sure the appliance is cool before removing any of the components. See the instructions on the following page for removing the secondary air tubes.

  • Page 27: Secondary Air Tube Replacement Instructions

    AINTAINING PPLIANCE ONTINUED Secondary Air Tube Replacement Instructions REMOVING THE Secondary Air Pry out both pins on the secondary SECONDARY AIR TUBES Tube Sleeve air tube sleeve (use a screwdriver). Follow the directions to the right to remove any of the three seconary air tubes.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Possible Cause: Remedy: Smoke Spills From ¥ Door was opened before the air Pull the air control all the way out a few seconds before Door When control was pushed in opening the door. Loading ¥ Door was opened before the Pull the bypass all the way out before opening the door bypass was pulled out (see "Bypass Control"...

  • Page 29: Warranty

    Travis Industries has the option of either repairing or replacing the defective component. If your dealer is unable to repair your applianceÕs defect, he may process a warranty claim through TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC., including the name of the dealership where you purchased the appliance, a copy of your receipt showing the date of the applianceÕs purchase, and the serial number on your appliance.

  • Page 30: Listing Information

    RODUCT ISTING NFORMATION The data on the label below matches the data on the label attached to the side of your insert.

  • Page 31: Optional Equipment

    PTIONAL QUIPMENT URROUND ANEL NSTALLATION EE TABLE BELOW FOR PART NUMBER Surround panel size is determined by the type of installation and the size of the fireplace opening. Direct and positive connections do not require insulation or panels that overlap the fireplace opening (panels that overlap the fireplace opening are usually more attractive).

  • Page 32: Insulation Installation

    PTIONAL QUIPMENT ONTINUED URROUND ANEL NSTALLATION ONTINUED 3. Install the top panel (see the illustration below). Adjust the top panel so its edges are flush with the side edges of the side panels. Top Panel The joggle clips on the top panel slide over the offset portion on top of the side panels and over...

  • Page 33: Flue Adapter Installation

    PTIONAL QUIPMENT ONTINUED URROUND ANEL NSTALLATION ONTINUED 3. Some kits include double-back tape. For those kits, follow the instructions below. Attach a square of double-back tape to each of the bottom corners of the surround panels before installing the trim. This will keep the panels from flaring at the bottom. Surround Surround Panel Panel...

  • Page 36: Index

    NDEX Adjusting the Heat Output ..........14 Heating Capacity............5 Air Control Settings ............12 Insert Placement Requirements ........7 Ash Removal..............19 Insert Size Requirements ..........7 Baffle (removal and replacement) ........ 23 Insulation Installation (for panels) ........ 30 Block-Off Plate Installation ...........

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