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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.
Wood Stove
Owner's Manual
Freestanding Stove
Mobile-Home Approved
Alcove Approved
Hearth-Stove Approved
Masonry Fireplace Insert
Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Insert
Save these instructions for future reference
Copyright 2012, T.I.
$10.00 100-01332
4121214
Answer
Tested to:
ANSI Z21.88 CSA 2.33
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Page 1: Wood Stove
Answer Wood Stove Owner's Manual Freestanding Stove Mobile-Home Approved Alcove Approved Hearth-Stove Approved Masonry Fireplace Insert Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Insert 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. -
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Lopi Answer wood-burning stove. In purchasing a Lopi Answer 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 Answer is one of the finest appliances the world over. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Before Your First Fire ..........23 To Switch The Power Cord To The Left Side: ..... 45 Curing the Paint ............23 Installation Instructions ..........45 Over-Firing the Stove ............ 23 © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... - Page 4 (UL 103 HT) Clay cause a house fire. residential type chimney or an Liner Do not connect this appliance to approved masonry chimney with any chimney serving another a standard clay tile, or stainless appliance. steel liner. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214...
- Page 5 Avoid placing wood against the glass when loading. Do not slam the door or strike the glass. Do not throw this manual away. Travis Industries, Inc. grants This manual has important no warranty, implied or This operating and maintenance...
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Page 6: Installation Options
508mm Legs..27-7/8" 708mm Pedestal..31-7/8" 810mm 16-1/4" 413mm Figure 1 (a) Measure all side, corner, and back clearances from the stove top. Emissions 4.4 Grams Per Hour (EPA Phase II Approved) – Tests conducted by E.E.S.P.C. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 7: Planning The Installation
Planning The Installation We suggest that you have an authorized Travis Industries dealer install your stove. If you install the stove yourself, your authorized dealer should review your installation plans. Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this stove and notify your insurance company before proceeding with installation. -
Page 8: Packing List
Wood Moisture Meter Floor Protection Requirements Stove must be placed on the Travis Industries legs or Pedestal. Floor protection must extend to the sides, rear, and front of the stove (see “Clearances” below for minimum floor protection). -
Page 9: Top View - Straight Installation
23-5/8" NOTE: Vent diameter 600mm varies depending on brand and model. 5-7/8" 149mm Measure front 16-1/4" 413mm clearances from the face of the stove (unibody). Figure 3 © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 10: Chimney Connector Requirements
Offsets must be used to maintain the stove to wall clearance. Mobile homes must use the clearances listed in this manual under "Additional Requirements for Mobile Home Installations". © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 11: Chimney Requirements
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. © Travis Industries... -
Page 12: Chimney Termination Requirements
(b). Air duct maximum length is 15’ (4.57M) with a minimum cross section of 16 square inches (10404mm) or 6’ (1.82M) with a minimum cross section of 7 square inches (4489mm). Figure 6 © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 13: Alcove Installation Requirements
905mm Minimum height of alcove 84" 2134mm 6" (153mm) above stove top Non-Combustible Alcove (a) Non-Combustible (brick) (b) Air Space with non-combustible reinforcement (c) Combustible material Min. 3 1/2" Min. 1" (89mm) (25mm) Figure 7 © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 14: Mobile Home Requirements
The appliance must be grounded to the chassis of the mobile home Stove Clearance (as outlined above) (consult your building official). WARNING:DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM. CAUTION:THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. Figure 9 © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 15: Standard Ceiling With A Factory Built Chimney
(some require a radiation shield). Minimum 15' Chimney Maximum 33' Connector Sections Floor Protection Stove Clearances (See the section "Floor (See the section "Stove Protection Requirements" Placement Requirements" for more details) for more details) Figure 11 © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 16: Exterior Factory Built Chimney
Clean-Out installation and support. Remove damper or wire it open Floor Protection (See the section "Floor Protection See the section Requirements" "Stove Placement for more details) Requirements" for minimum clearances required. Figure 13 © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 17: Hearth Stove Direct Connection
(U.L. Listed) (U.L. Listed) wall wall thimble. Chimney connector sections thimble. See the section Make sure the "Floor Protection clean-out seals in Requirements" place. Figure 15 © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 18: Planning The Installation
Planning The Installation We suggest that you have an authorized Travis Industries dealer install your fireplace insert. If you install the fireplace insert yourself, your authorized dealer should review your installation plans. Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this fireplace insert and notify your insurance company before proceeding with installation. -
Page 19: Fireplace Requirements
Attach the "This fireplace has been altered..." plate to the fireplace (use two screws or other suitable method). You may wish to place it in a location where it will be covered by the surround panels. © Travis Industries 100-01332... -
Page 20: Insert Placement Requirements
Entire fireplace, including chimney, must be clean and undamaged. Any damage must be repaired prior to installation of the insert. Chimney height: 15' minimum; 33' maximum. Entire fireplace, including chimney, must meet local building requirements. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 21: Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Requirements
This appliance relies upon natural draft to operate. External forces, such as wind, 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. -
Page 22: Insert With Positive Connection
A block-off plate or other non-combustible sealing device (e.g. damper adapter) is required. It must seal the chimney to insure smoke does not enter the home while providing the chimney system with sufficient draft. Figure 21 © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 23: Safety Notice
The door becomes hot during use. Use a glove to open the door if the handle is hot. To prevent smoke from entering the room, open the air control before opening the door. You can also open the door a small amount and let air enter the firebox. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 24: Starting A Fire
This should start the chimney drafting (this eliminates "cold air blockage"). Use plenty of kindling to ensure the stove reaches a proper temperature. Once the kindling is burning rapidly, place a few larger pieces of wood onto the fire. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 25: Adjusting The Burn Rate
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally ASHES dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 26: Optional Blower Operation
- this is normal. Blower Sounds: The blower will make a slight "humm" as it pushes air through the stove. Hint: Make sure the leveling bolts on legs are extended - preventing the hearth from amplifying any vibrations. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 27: Hints For Burning
Wood Cutting and Storage Cut wood to length and Store the wood off the ground in a chop into quarters. covered area. Allow for airflow Air Flow around the wood to dry the wood. Air Flow Air Flow © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
See the section "Door and Glass Inspection" on page 30 for details. Check the ash bed for coals. Often, coals are still glowing under a slight bed of flyash. By raking these into a pile you can re-start your stove quickly. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 29: Daily Maintenance (While Stove Is In Use)
The ash acts as a light abrasive. The glass will develop a very slight haze over time. This is normal and will not affect viewing of the fire. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 30: Monthly Maintenance (While Appliance Is In Use)
Excess creosote buildup may cause a chimney fire, that may result in property damage, injury, or death. Operating this appliance continually at a low burn rate (air starvation) or using green (un-seasoned wood) will increase the formation of creosote. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 31: Yearly Maintenance
Slight scaling or rusting of the metal is normal. Make sure the push pins hold the air tubes in place. Floor and Wall Firebricks - replace any severely damaged firebrick along the side or floor of the firebox. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 32: Door Parts
You may need to open and close the door repeatedly to get the gasket to seat fully. Replacing the Door Handle See the illustration above for a component list (see pg. 30 for details on adjusting the door). © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 33: Firebox Parts
Do not pry firebrick - they chip and crack easily. Remove the floor firebricks first. The side firebricks are removed later because they are pinned in place by the floor firebrick. Clean the firebox prior to replacing the firebrick. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 34: Baffle Removal & Replacement
All three air tubes are identical. Air Tube Collar Air Tube Remove the left pin on the air tube collar Roll Pin Slide the air tube to the left, swing it down and remove from the firebox. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... - Page 35 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., 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275. TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants this gas 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:...
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Page 36: Listing Label
115V., 60 Hz., 1.8 Amps Manufactured by: Optional Blower: SKU # 99000128, 99000138 TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW Do not route power cord under or in front of appliance. Mukilteo, WA 98275 Replace glass only with 5mm neoceramic or ceramic glass. -
Page 37: Door Shell Installation
Door Retainer 9/16" Wrench 2. Place the door shell face down on a non-scratching surface. 3. Remove and discard the two set screws pre-installed on the bottom of the door shell (if applicable). 1/8” Hex Wrench © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 38: Nickel (Cast Iron) Doors Only
See the photos below. 4. Place the door retainer into the door shell as shown below. Door Retainer Door Shell The indent on the door retainer slides into the clip on the door shell (on both sides). © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... - Page 39 To adjust the position horizontally, loosen screws (see step 3) and adjust the door retainer pos adjust vertically, remove the retainer and adjust the the door shell (see step 2). 9/16" Wrench © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214...
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Page 40: Stove Leg Installation
9/16" Socket Wrench These rubber-tipped bolts are for leveling the stove. Make sure they contact the floor. Do not adjust with weight on the legs, the rubber tips may tear. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 41: Pedestal (Part # 99200106)
Then Air Control Rod replace the piece when the cover plate is in place. The cover plate has a clip which attaches it underneath the air control. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 42: Rear Blower Installation (Part # 99000138)
Attach the quick-connects leading from the snap disk to the Plug the power cord into a 110 V. outlet after installing the quick-connects from the blower blower. (orientation does not matter). © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 43: Outside Air Boot Installation (Part Number 99200134)
The hole in the floor (and hearth) must be a minimum 16 square inches. It should be 1/2” smaller than the footprint of the air boot in each dimension to allow for the Floor (and hearth) gasket to seal. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 44: Surround Panels
Tighten the screws that hold the side panels in place. 3. Place the insert into the fireplace and connect the flue (if using a positive or direct connection). Install the top panel and trim following the directions below. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... -
Page 45: Front Blower (Part # 99000123)
Phillips outlet. Screwdriver 3/8" Nutdriver Use a 3/8" nutdriver to secure the front blower to the appliance. 2. Plug the power cord running from the control box into a grounded 110 volt electrical outlet. © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214... - Page 46 Surround Panels ..........44 Heating Specifications ........6 Troubleshooting ..........28 Hints for Burning ..........27 Yearly Maintenance ......... 31 Important Information ......... 2 Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Requirements Insert Placement Requirements ....... 20 ..............21 © Travis Industries 100-01332 4121214...
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