FireplaceXtrordinair 36-Elite manuale d’uso

TM 36-Elite Owner's Manual • O p e r a t i o n • M a i n t e n a n c e • S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n • SA FETY 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 r[...]

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Introduction 1 Travis Industries 405923 93508091 Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Fireplace Xtrordinair wood fireplace. In purchasing a Fireplace Xtrordinair 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 Fireplace Xtrordin[...]

2 Safety Precautions Travis Industries 93508091 220602 • This fireplace must be installed by a qualified installer. Installation instructions are shipped inside the fireplace and must be strictly adhered to. Ok • Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on installation restrictions or inspection requirements in y[...]

Safety Precautions 3 Travis Industries 93508091 220602 • Do not repair, alter, or replace any part of the fireplace and chimney unless instructions are give in this manual. All other work must be done by a qualified service person. • Allow the fireplace to cool before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning. • The chimney must be inspected t[...]

4 Table of Contents Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Introduction Introduction ................................................1 Important Information ...................................1 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ......................................2 Specifications Features ....................................................5 Heati[...]

Specifications 5 Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Features: • Maximum Log Length of 24" • Large firebox capacity - 3.7 cu. ft. • Long burn time - from 8 to 10 Hours • Large glass doors for maximum visibility • Firebrick lining for firebox protection • 388 CFM blower for convection heat and outside combustion air • Thermostat for[...]

6 Operation Travis Industries 407202 93508091 Safety Notice: • I f thi s a ppl i a nce is not prope rl y i nst a ll e d, a house fi r e m a y re s ul t. F or yo u r sa fe ty , fo llo w th e in s ta lla t io n d ir e c tio n s. C o n t a ct lo c a l b u ild in g or fi re offi ci a ls a bout re stri cti ons a nd ins ta ll a ti on ins pe c ti on re [...]

Operation 7 Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Opening the Door(s) c Slowly open both doors simutaneously. Closing the Door Close both doors simutaneously. Make sure the door latch fits between the heat shield and door frame of the left door. Door Latch Heat Shield Door Frame This helps prevent smoke from spilling into the room. a b Twist the left h[...]

8 Operation Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Location of Controls Blower Speed Control Summer Fan Switch (optional) Air Control By-Pass Control When hot, use gloves to adjust the controls. Starting a Fire 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-[...]

Operation 9 Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Maintaining Catalytic Burn-Off This fireplace uses a catalytic combustor to increase heat transfer to the room and reduce emissions. The catalytic combustor takes dirty smoke and turns it into extra heat and cleaner emissions. NOTE : If the combustor is engaged (bypass closed) when the fireplace is stil[...]

10 Operation Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Adjusting the Burn Rate Use the air control slider to control the burn rate of the fireplace. See the illustration below for details. Air Control Use the air control to change the burn rate. Low Burn High Burn Warning: The air control becomes hot during operation - use gloves or a tool to prevent burns[...]

Operation 1 1 Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Re-Loading the Fireplace Follow the directions below to minimize smoke spillage while re-loading the fireplace. 1 Pull the by-pass out all the way (use a glove or tool). 2 Move the air control to high (all the way left). 3 Open the door slightly. Let the airflow inside the firebox to stabilize before [...]

12 Operation Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Selecting Wood Dry Wood is Key Dry wood burns hot, emits less smoke and creates less creosote. Wet Wood Leads To Leads To Dry Wood Leads To Leads To Less Heat More Heat More Smoke and Creostoe Less Smoke and Creostoe Testing Wood Moisture Wood cut, split and stored in a dry area will be fully dry withi[...]

Operation 1 3 Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Smoke Enters Room During Start-Up • Cold Air Blockage - burn a piece of newspaper to establish a draft. • By-pass is Closed - Open the by-pass by pulling the ring above the door all the way out. • Close the doors - if the flame is not getting enough air, fi[...]

14 Maintenance Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Daily Maintenance (while fireplace is in use) Check Ash, Remove if Necessary Ash can build up inside the firebox without affecting performance. Generally, remove ash once it has built up over 1" (or more often if desired). Follow the directions below to remove ash. 1 Let the fireplace cool compl[...]

Maintenance 1 5 Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Twice Yearly Maintenance Check Firebrick, Baffle With the fireplace completely cool, remove ash from the firebox (see the instructions on the previous page) and check the firebrick and baffle. Make sure the firebrick is intact. The baffle should be intact - some warping and flaking is not uncommon. [...]

16 Maintenance Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Check Door Seal, Adjust if Necessary The door latch and door gasket work in conjunction to seal the firebox. If the doors do not seal, air will leak into the firebox and cause the fire to burn too fast. This reduces the ability to burn the fireplace overnight or precisely adjust the burn rate. Follow[...]

Maintenance 1 7 Travis Industries 406420 93508091 Check Chimney for Creosote Build-Up Remove the chimney cap and carefully inspect for creosote build-up over the entire length of chimney. If creosote build-up is over 1/4", the chimney must be thoroughly cleaned. Failure to clean the chimney may lead to a fire. Hint : Chimney cleaning is a very[...]

18 Safety Label Travis Industries 93508091 220602 U .S. ENVIRONMENT AL PR O TECTION A GENCY Certified to comply with July , 1990 particulate emission standards. This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation. Consult the owner’ s manual for fur ther information. It is against t[...]

Limited 7 Year Warranty 1 9 Travis Industries 407309 93508091 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., 10850 117th Place N.E., Kirkland, Washington 98033. TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants this appliance ([...]

20 Optional Equipment Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Temperature Meter The temperature meter displays the temperature of the combustor, allowing the operator to monitor combustor light-off. To obtain a suitable temperature meter, contact the manufacturer listed below: Condar Company P.O. Box 250 108 Mill Spring Road Columbus, NC 28722-0250 (828)[...]

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22 Index Travis Industries 93508091 220602 Acid Wash ................................................... 6 Adjusting the Burn Rate ............................... 1 0 Air Control (see 'Burn Rate') .......................... 1 0 Amps .......................................................... 5 Ash (Disposal) ...............................[...]