Cape Cod Wood Stove Owner's Manual Freestanding Stove Hearth-Stove Approved Save these instructions for future reference 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.
Introduction Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Lopi Cape Cod wood-burning stove. In purchasing a Cape Cod 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 Cape Cod is one of the finest appliances the world over.
Table of Contents Ash Pan Removal ..........22 Introduction ............2 Re-Loading the Stove ........23 Important Information ........2 Overnight Burn ..........23 Installation Options .......... 6 Normal Operating Sounds ......23 ...
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Safety Precautions The viewing door must be Gasoline or other flammable closed and latched during liquids must never be used to operation. start the fire or "Freshen Up" the fire. Do not store or use Smoke from this appliance may gasoline or other flammable active a smoke detector when liquids in the vicinity of this...
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Safety Precautions Do not throw this manual away. Do not place clothing or other This This manual has important flammable items on or near this Manual operating and maintenance appliance. instructions that you will need at a later time. Always follow the instructions in this manual.
Features & Specifications Installation Options Features Freestanding 0.083 Cubic Meter Firebox Volume Optional GreenStart Igniter Single Operating Control Optional High-Tech Blower Accepts Logs Up to 610mm (24”) Long Cast Iron Construction Heavy Duty Refractory Firebrick Heating Specifications Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity* Up to 300 Square Meters (3,200 sq.
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) SAFETY NOTICE: Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Floor Protection Requirements Floor protection must extend to the sides, rear, and front of the stove (see “Clearances” below for minimum floor protection). Floor protection must be 12mm thick cement fiber sheet which has a thermal resistance of 0.8M 2 K/W ...
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Rear Heat Shield Installation The rear heat shield is required for the clearances listed on page 8. It must be installed prior to operation. Do not remove or alter the heat shield. Install the rear heat shield as shown below. Attach the four legs to the heat shield.
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Chimney Connector Requirements Chimney connector is required from the flue collar of the stove to the factory-built chimney or masonry chimney. The chimney connector must be 6” (152mm) diameter and stainless steel, or one of the reduced- clearance connector.
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Chimney Requirements DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. DO NOT CONNECT TO OR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK UNLESS SPECIFICALLY APPROVED FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS ...
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Chimney Termination Requirements Must have an approved cap (to prevent water from entering) Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material Must terminate at least 3' (914mm) above the roof and at least 2' (610mm) above any portion of the roof within 10' (3.048M) (see Figure 5) Chimney must extend 2' Slanted Roofs...
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Chimney Cap Standard Ceiling (See the section "Chimney Termination Requirements" with a Factory- Follow the chimney for more details) manufacturer's instructions Built Chimney and clearances for roof penetrations. A storm collar and flashing are required (some require a radiation shield).
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Exterior Factory-Built Chimney A vertical rise of 84” of chimney connector is required, measured from the floor, before entering a Class ‘A’ wall penetration. For those wishing to pass the chimney through the lower wall, a NFPA 211 wall pass-through may be used (if approved by local building codes).
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Cap and flashing Hearth Stove prevents water from Installation entering NOTE: The entire fireplace and chimney must be clean, undamaged, NOTE: and meet all local building codes (UBC, etc.). Damage must be This type of installation repaired prior to installation.
Operating Your Appliance 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 4 and 5 of this manual. Do not operate this stove with the ash pan open.
Operating Your Appliance Opening the Door The door becomes hot during use. Use a glove to open the door if the handle is hot. Do not operate this stove with the door open. A fire hazard will result. To prevent smoke from entering the room, open the air control and bypass (see instructions below) before opening the door.
Operating Your Appliance Post Combustor – Use and Cleaning This heater uses a post combustor to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. To work at its optimum, the combustor must be kept free of excessive ash. If the heater becomes sluggish when the bypass is closed, flyash may be building up on the combustor.
Operating Your Appliance Starting a Fire Use of the optional GreenStart igniter will greatly simplify this process. See page 37. 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"...
Operating Your Appliance Adjusting the Burn Rate Use the air control slider to control the burn rate of the stove. See the illustration below for details. Use the air control to change the burn rate. Low Burn High Burn (air control closed) (air control open) Approximate Air Control Settings High Burn...
Operating Your Appliance Ash Removal Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, away from all combustible materials, ASHES pending final disposal.
Operating Your Appliance Re-Loading the Stove Follow the directions below to minimize smoke spillage while re-loading the stove. Open the air control all the way (pull it out). Open the bypass. Open the door slightly. Let the airflow inside the firebox to stabilize before opening the doors fully. Load wood onto the fire.
Operating Your Appliance Hints for Burning Get the appliance hot before adjusting to low burn Use smaller pieces of wood during start-up and high burns to increase temperature Use larger pieces of wood for overnight or sustained burns ...
Operating Your Appliance Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Smoke Enters Room During Open the bypass and air control (pg. 21). Start-Up Cold Air Blockage - burn a piece of newspaper to establish a draft. If the flame is not getting enough air, a small crack in the door is all that is needed.
Maintaining Your Appliance 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. Use only specified components. Use of unauthorized components may result in property damage, injury, or even death. Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and firing technique.
Maintaining Your Appliance Monthly Maintenance (while appliance is in use) Make sure the appliance has fully cooled prior to conducting service. Door and Glass Inspection The door must form an air-tight seal to the firebox for the stove to work correctly. Inspect the door gasket to make sure it forms an air-tight seal to the firebox.
Maintaining Your Appliance Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow- burning fire.
Maintaining Your Appliance Cleaning the Post Combustor Your combustor is available through an authorized Travis dealer. You can visually check the condition of your combustor by opening the door and looking above the baffle with a flashlight. If there is visible ash accumulation on the surface of your combustor it should be cleaned off with a soft bristled brush.
Maintaining Your Appliance Door Parts ID # Description Qty. Part # ID # Description Qty. Part # RTV High Temp. 600° Silicone Cape Cod Glass 250-02073 Door Gasket 250-02832 Glass Gasket 250-02184 Screws (8) 8-32 x 1/2” Torx 225-20039 Cape Cod Door Handle Assy. 250-02074 Glass Clip w Gasket–...
Maintaining Your Appliance Firebox Parts ID # Description Qty. Part # ID # Description Qty. Part # Secondary Air Tubes Combustor Air Tube Pins Bypass Slider Baffle Bypass Yoke Assy. Baffle Insulation Combustor Gasket Baffle Removal & Replacement The baffle is held up by the 3 air tubes. Make sure to support the baffle while removing the air tubes. ...
Maintaining Your Appliance Air Tube Removal & Replacement VIEW FROM THE FRONT VIEW FROM THE REAR Air Tube Air Channel Air Tube Bolt Air Tube Pin Air Channel Air Tube Bolt AIR TUBE REMOVAL TUBE SIZING (all 3 tubes are identical) Front Tube = 24.2”...
Maintaining Your Appliance Combustor Removal To remove the combustor first remove the baffle (see page 31), open the bypass and reach through the bypass hole and push the combustor out from the rear. The combustor is housed in a stainless steel frame;...
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Limited 5 Year Warranty To register your DRAGON WHOLESALING. 5 Year Warranty, complete the enclosed warranty card and mail it within ten (10) days of the appliance purchase date to: Dragon Wholesaling Pty. Ltd., Unit 4, 16 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista NSW, Australia 2153.
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Limited 5 Year Warranty CONDITIONS & EXCLUSIONS This new appliance must be installed by a qualified installer. It must be installed, operated, and maintained at all times in accordance with the instructions in the Owner’s Manual. Any alteration, willful abuse, accident, neglect, or misuse of the product shall nullify this warranty. 2.
Optional Equipment Rear Blower (Part # 99000139) An optional rear blower is available for your stove. This accessory pushes heated air into the room. Contact your dealer for details. GreenStart™Woodstove Igniter (Part # 94400951) An optional GreenStart™ igniter is available for your stove. This accessory starts your fire with a simple push of the button.
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Index Adjusting the Burn Rate ........21 Hints for Burning ..........24 Air Tube Removal & Replacement ....32 Installation Options ..........6 Ash Pan Removal ..........22 Listing Label ............. 36 Ash Removal ............ 22 Monthly Maintenance ........27 Baffle Removal &...
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