Stove Installation; Before You Begin; Planning The Installation; Preparation For Installation - Lopi Answer 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.
¥ Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this stove and
notify your insurance company before proceeding with installation.
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HINT: We suggest that you have an authorized Travis Industries dealer install your stove. If
This stove is approved for connection to either a factory-built chimney or existing masonry or zero-
clearance fireplace. Depending upon your installation concerns, a wide range of installation options are
yours to provide the most desirable installation. The sections that follow detail the requirements that
must be met for a safe installation. To further help installation, the six most common types of
installations are explained in the section "Stove Installation Considerations". Prior to installing your
stove make a detailed plan with dimensions to double-check them against all of the requirements listed.
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¥ Check for damage to the exterior of the stove (dents should be reported, scratches can be fixed by
applying touch up paint).
¥ Check the interior of the firebox (cracked firebrick should be replaced, displaced baffle
components should be replaced).
HINT: The stove can be lightened by removing the firebricks and baffle. - see "Firebrick
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The table below details the six most common types of installations and the considerations for each type.
Alternative methods of installation are available if they comply with local building codes.
Installation Type
Standard Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney
(Page 12)
Cathedral Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney
(Page 12)
Exterior Factory Built Chimney
(Page 13)
Hearth Stove Positive Connection
(Page 13)
Hearth Stove Direct Connection
(Page 14)
Hearth Stove Horizontal Connection
(Page 14)
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you install the stove yourself, your authorized dealer should review your plans for
installation.
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Removal and Replacement Instructions" on pages 30 and 31.
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Considerations
¥ Requires floor and roof penetration
¥ Provides best draft
¥ Cathedral style chimney support required
¥ Provides best draft
¥ Uses two elbows to route chimney outside
¥ Exterior chimney is hidden from the room
¥ Elbows reduce draft
¥ Optional exterior chase reduces cold air blockage
¥ Utilizes existing masonry or zero clearance (metal) chimney
¥ Provides good draft due to full reline
¥ Easier to clean than direct or horizontal hearth stove
¥ Utilizes existing masonry or zero clearance (metal) chimney
¥ Requires construction of a "block-off plate" - Page 18
¥ Draft reduced due to elbows & chimney cross section
¥ Utilizes existing masonry chimney (not approved for z.c.
fireplaces)
¥ Draft is good because of vertical section above stove