Travis Industries DVS EF Fireplace Owner's Manual

Built-in direct vent fireplace
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WARNING:
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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Inst allat ion and service must be performed by a qualified inst aller, service agency or t he gas
supplier.
This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in a manufactured (mobile) home and
must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the manufactured home
construction and safety standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated on the rating plate. A
conversion kit is supplied with the appliance.
Installer:
After installation give this manual to the home-owner
and explain operation of this heater.
Copyright 2007, Travis Industries, Inc.
DVS EF Fireplace
Owner's Manual
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
• Built-In Direct Vent Fireplace
• Natural Gas or Propane
• Residential or Mobile Home
$10.00
100-01152
Featuring the
Burner
Tested and Listed by
Beaverton, Oregon
Report # 028-S-16B-5
ANSI Z21.88
Travis Industries, Inc.
4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW
Mukilteo, WA 98275

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  • Page 1 Installer: After installation give this manual to the home-owner Travis Industries, Inc. and explain operation of this heater. 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW Mukilteo, WA 98275 Copyright 2007, Travis Industries, Inc. $10.00 100-01152...
  • Page 2: Introduction & Important Information

    Introduction Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Travis Industries gas fireplace. In purchasing this fireplace you have joined the growing ranks of concerned individuals whose selection of an energy system reflects both a concern for the environment and aesthetics.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Vertical Terminations (with 2 90° Elbows)..21 Index............42 Vent Termination Requirements ......22 Gas Line Requirements .........23 Fuel ............23 Gas Line Connection........23 Gas Inlet Pressure ........23 Electrical Connection........24 © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

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  • Page 5: Travis Industries

    If the fiber logs become damaged, replace with Travis Industries log set. Children and adults should be Travis Industries, Inc. alerted to the hazards of high grants no warranty, implied surface temperature and should or stated, for the...
  • Page 6: Features & Specifications

    20-3/8" the fireplace to the floor) 37"* 1-1/2" 19-3/8"* 2-5/8" See "Gas Line Connection" 7-3/4" on page 22 for more details * Includes the 1/2" clearance © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 7: Installation

    "Facing Requirements") Nail Down Plate See "Mantel Requirements" See "Minimum See "Hearth Requirements" Framing Dimensions" See "Fireplace Placement Requirements" See "Electrical Optional thermostat or remote control wire. Connection" © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 8: Fireplace Placement Requirements

    Installation (for qualified installers only) Fireplace Placement Requirements Setting Up the Standoffs Standoff Bend the standofff in Replace the screw to the sequence shown. secure the standoff. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 9: Minimum Framing Dimensions

    Raised fireplace with Raised fireplace raised hearth. Raised Platform Raised Hearth Hearth Raised Nail the nail down plates to the floor Platform (or raised platform) © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 10: Hearth Requirements

    The hearth must extend the width of the face - see “Face Dimensions” for sizing. 12” Min. Tile, Marble, Brick, or other Non-Combustible 2 Pieces of 1/2” Cement Board © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 11: Facing Requirements

    Rectangular Faces Arch Set-Up Face is available from Make a facing support using 2x4’s. It should be 1/8” larger Travis Industries (Part # 98500697) Arch Faces than the finished face. NOTE: Use the optional Arch • Artisan faces vary in size. Use the face The bottom of the face is 1-1/2”...
  • Page 12: Facing Detail

    1/2" Concrete Board Fireplace Fireplace 1/2" Drywall 1/2" Drywall 1" 1" The tile overlaps the drywall 3/8" Tile 1/2" Concrete Board 3/8" Tile Faceplate Faceplate for an overlap facing © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 13: Face Dimensions

    Screwdriver angle. lower portion with one screw. Front of Fireplace Glass © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 14: Facing And Hearth Examples

    Note how the tile facing fits behind the face on the side and top and butts up to the set-up face on the 2x4 and bottom. Plywood Platform Tile Cement Board © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 15: Facing & Hearth Examples

    3/8" Tile the tile on the hearth. WARNING: Do not install cement board underneath the fireplace. To do so would leave a large gap underneath the face. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 16: Mantel Requirements

    Combustible or Non-Combustible Mantels Max. Mantel Depth is 8” Combustible or Non-Combustible Mantel See “Face Dimensions” for face sizing. Bottom of Faceplate 1-1/2” Base of Fireplace © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 17: Vent Requirements

    • Horizontal sections require a 1/4" rise every 12" of travel • Horizontal sections require non-combustible support every three feet (e.g.: plumbing tape) © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 18: Approved Vent Configurations

    Vent sections overlap each - or – other by 1-1/2" Two 45° elbows may be used between Vent vertical sections. 30-1/2" Height Vent Length 1-1/2" (3', 4', etc.) © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 19: Vertical Terminations (With/ Without Offsets)

    3' 2" 3' 8" 15 feet 15 feet 11' (min.) 11' (min.) The maximum offset length is three 4' 5 feet 5 feet sections. 0 feet 0 feet © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 20: Horizontal Terminations

    Horizontal sections require a 1/4" rise every 12" of travel. The maximum vertical height is 11' - two 4' sections The maximum horizontal length is 16' - four 4' sections © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 21: Vertical Terminations With 2 90° Elbows

    A min. 8' of vertical vent must be used. 5 feet NOTE: 5 feet Horizontal sections require a 1/4" rise every 12" of travel. 0 feet 0 feet © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 22: Vent Termination Requirements

    Use the vinyl siding standoff when installing on an exterior with vinyl siding. • Vent termination must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material • These clearances meet UMC-1994 code standards. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 23: Gas Line Requirements

    The supply regulator (the regulator that attaches directly to the residence inlet or to the propane tank) should supply gas at the suggested input pressure listed above. Contact the local gas supplier if the regulator is at an improper pressure. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 24: Electrical Connection

    Push the wire connections into the junction box. Replace the cover plate. Tighten the strain relief on to the outer insulation of the electrical line to secure. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 25: Finalizing The Installation

    Face of Heater Glass Gasket Glass Clip (3/4" self-adhesive Tighten the nuts on the channel gasket) bottom glass clip first, then Glass the top, then the sides. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 26: Log & Coal Installation

    Place the ember chunks around the perimeter of the burner to conceal the gap. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 27: Purge Gas Line And Replace The Glass

    If the flames are over 14" tall or sooty on If the flames are all blue and base, yellow-orange on the top. the ends, open the air shutter. short, close the air shutter. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 28: Check Flame

    Give this manual to the home owner and fully explain the operation of this heater. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 29: Operation

    Flame Adjust Knob This knob controls the flame height from low ("LO") to high ("HI"). The pointer above the knob points to the position this knob is in. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2...
  • Page 30: Starting The Pilot

    “f”. Replace the glass. Turn the gas control knob counter-clockwise to "ON". The pilot is now lit and the heater can be turned on and off. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 31: Starting The Fireplace For The First Time

    Index Mark Flame Height Adjustment Knob Turn counter-clockwise to adjust the flame higher, clockwise to lower. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Blower Speed

    This is normal during start-up. You may notice the smell is more acute if the appliance was left idle for a long period. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2...
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Monitor the blower operation. Remove any debris or vegetation near the vent termination. Contact your dealer if any sooting or deterioration is found near the vent termination. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Table

    The logs or coals are placed incorrectly See "Log Set Installation and Thin Layer of Soot Removal" Covers the Glass Improper air shutter adjustment Adjust Air Shutter - contact your dealer © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 35: How This Fireplace Works

    If the pilot flame tested to be extremely resistant to goes out, the gas valve automatically breakage from temperature changes. shuts off all gas. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 36: Wiring Diagram

    Replacement Parts List Caution: Use only Travis Industries replacement parts. Do not use substitute materials. Warning: Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed or qualified service person.
  • Page 37: Safety (Listing) Label

    Safety Label The safety (listing) label is on a plate chained to the gas control valve. A copy of the safety label is shown to the right. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 38: Warranty

    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 TRAVIS appliance if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship within the time frame stated within this 7 year warranty.
  • Page 39: Optional Equipment

    This baffle, which is loosely attached, into the hole in the bottom of must hang down behind the right rear log pin when re-installing. the burner when re-installing. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 40 Replace the pilot assembly (follow the instructions in step 6 in reverse order). Make sure the pilot assembly gasket is placed correctly. Install the logs and embers. Replace the glass. © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 41 Clockwise thermopile (see the illustration below). Adjust the pilot up or lowers the flame while counter-clockwise raises it. down as necessary. Standard Screwdriver © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...
  • Page 42: Index

    What Turns the Main Burners On and Off....35 Glass, Glass Gasket...........25 Wiring Diagram..........36 Hearth Requirements........10 Yearly Service Procedure........33 Heating Specifications ........6 Horizontal Vent Termination Requirements ..22 How this Fireplace Works........35 © Travis Industries 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 5 2 4041213...

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