Lopi Masonry Fireplace Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace Mobile Home Model: Pioneer Bay (Heritage Bay PI) manual

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    • Masonry Fireplace • Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace • Mobile Home Approved Tested and Listed by Omni-Test Laboratories, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon ASTME-1509 1995, ULCC 1482 Pioneer Bay Pellet Insert - - Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater. Failure to follow these instructions could[...]

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    Introduction 1 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Pioneer Bay (Heritage Bay PI) pellet heater. In purchasing a Pioneer Bay 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 Pioneer Bay is[...]

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    2 Safety Precautions Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 • Do not operate the heater if you smell smoke coming from the heater. Turn the P OWER switch to "OFF", monitor your heater, and call your dealer. Ok • Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restrictions or inspection re[...]

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    Safety Precautions 3 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 • The heater will not operate during a power outage. If a power outage does occur, check the heater for smoke spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into the room. • This heater must be connected to a standard 115 V., 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet. Do not use an adapter pl[...]

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    4 Table of Contents Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Introduction Introduction ......................................................1 Important Information .........................................1 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ............................................2 Specifications Heating Specifications ....................[...]

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    Specifications 5 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Heating Specifications: Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)* ........................................ 800 to 1,600 Sq. Feet Burn Rate (Pounds per Hour)** ............................................................................ 1.0 to 3.5 Maximum Burn Time on Low Burn** [...]

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    6 Installation Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Before You Begin READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE THIS HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this pellet heater and notify your i[...]

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    Installation 7 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Clearances • Insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes, doors), 36" of the front of the heater. • Insert must be placed a minimum 9" from a side wall (or combustible protruding more than 3/4"). Mantel Requirements • The mant[...]

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    8 Installation Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Venting the Pellet Stove • PELLET VENT MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 3" CLEARANCE TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE (INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER). • DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A VENT SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE OR STOVE. • DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHA[...]

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    Installation 9 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Mobile Home Requirements • Outside air is required (used for combustion) - see the directions below. • The heater must be bolted to the floor (Some states do not require this; check with your local building department). • The heater must be grounded to the steel chassis of the mobile hom[...]

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    10 Installation Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Restrictor Adjustment The restrictor “ fine tunes ” your appliance, ensuring it pulls the correct amount of air through the firebox. Altitude, vent configuration, and other factors make restrictor adjustment necessary for every installation. NOTE : the optimal restrictor position will var[...]

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    Installation 11 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Surround Panel & Circuit Board Installation • NOTE : Attach the vent prior to installing the surround panels (& circuit board). • The panels are offered in the two sizes shown below: Size Brass Trim # Black Trim # Width Height 8 x 10 Panels 99300703 99300709 40-1/2" 28-7/8&qu[...]

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    12 Installation Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Installation into a Masonry Fireplace “ L ” Vent Flex Section Outside air may be drawn from the ash cleanout. 6 ” Min. “ L ” Vent Storm Collar Vertical Cap Cover Plate (non-combustible) Silicone Seal the cover plate with silicone. 3/8 ” Gap is required between the surround panels [...]

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    Installation 13 Travis Industries 4 0 7 0 2 0 7 93508051 Installation into a Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace The smoke shelf, shields, damper, and baffles may be removed if attached with mechanical fasteners. “L” Vent Flex Section 6” Min. 13” Min. HINT: Paint the interior of the fireplace with latex paint to prevent fireplace odors from ent[...]

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    14 Operation Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Safety Notice Read this entire manual (especially the "Safety Precautions" on pages 2 and 3) before using this heater. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. ! Do not unplug the heater to turn it off. This heater relies upon elec[...]

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    Operation 15 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Loading Pellets Lift the hopper lid to its vertical position. Pour pellets into the hopper until full. NOTE: The hopper holds approximately 35 pounds of pellets. The front edge of the hopper lid becomes very hot, do not touch the area below the handle. WARNING: Make sure pellets are not left on [...]

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    16 Operation Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Manual Mode Manual mode requires the user to turn the heater on and off manually. To Start Press the "Manual Start" button. That's it. The stove automatically goes to a medium burn rate and high fan while the igniter starts the fire burning within 10 minutes. During this period th[...]

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    Operation 17 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Auto Mode Auto mode allows you to use a thermostat to control room temperature. The stove automatically turns on when the temperature drops below the thermostat setting. Once the stove reaches operating temperature, the stove then runs at the heat output setting selected. To Adjust Room Temperat[...]

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    18 Operation Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Restrictor Adjustment The restrictor “ fine tunes ” your appliance, adjusting the amount of air flowing to the flame. NOTE : the optimal restrictor position will vary over time as soot builds up inside the exhaust system. Not Enough Air: If clinkers develop or the flame appears lazy and slow[...]

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    Operation 19 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Start-Up Sequence This stove utilizes a start-up sequence whenever the mode switch is changed or the heater is started when cold. This is to ensure proper operation through all possible settings and operational states (hot or cold, pellets burning or not burning, etc.). This sequence over-rides [...]

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    20 Maintenance Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Daily Maintenance (whenever using the heater) Inspect the Burn When burning, the flames should be bright orange with an occasional ember jumping from the firepot. Make Sure Pellets are Not Piling Up If the pellets pile up over the burn pot, turn the mode switch to "OFF". The most lik[...]

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    Maintenance 21 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Daily Maintenance (whenever using the heater) - Continued Check Firepot for Clinkers If the flames seem to be coming only from the sides, or are orange/black, turn the heater off and check for clinkers. The most likely causes are: • Poor pellet quality • The door or glass has an air leak ?[...]

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    22 Maintenance Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) Clean the Heat Exchange Tubes Open the hopper lid. With the stove cool (or using the door latch tool), move the heat exchange cleaner up and down several times. Keep the door closed so the flyash does not enter the room. This rod becomes very[...]

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    Maintenance 23 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) - Continued Opening The Door Use the door latch tool to open the latch. a b Latch Door Latch Tool Door Frame Door Latch Tool Twist Counter- Clockwise to Open. Swing the door open The front of the stove becomes very hot during operation. Let t[...]

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    24 Maintenance Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) - Continued Check Ashbox, Ashpan, Dispose Ash If Necessary The ashpan slides out from under the firebox. T he front of the heater b ecomes very hot during o peration. Let the heater cool c ompletely before conducting s ervice. WARNING: NOTE :[...]

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    Maintenance 25 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Bi-Weekly Maintenance (or every 10 bags of pellets) - Continued Sweep Ash Into Ashpan HINT: The more often you clean out the flyash, the more efficient your heater will burn. Swing the side ash trap door up. Lift it up and away from the firebox. Repeat for the opposite side. Lift the firepot o[...]

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    26 Maintenance Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Yearly Maintenance (or every two tons) WARNING: Disconnect the power cord prior to conducting service. The following section details extensive maintenance procedures. We strongly suggest these items be carried out by a trained service technician, possibly by a service agreement set up with you[...]

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    Maintenance 27 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Yearly Maintenance (or every two tons) - Continued Clean the Exhaust Blower (make sure the heater is cool and unplugged) a Remove the six screws holding the exhaust blower motor in place. b 11/32" Socket c Exhaust Motor Pull the motor out (be careful not to damage the wiring). Clean the b[...]

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    28 Maintenance Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Yearly Maintenance (or every two tons) - Continued Check for Air Leaks Around the Door, Glass, and Ashpan ! Air leaks into the firebox will decrease the stove's performance greatly, leading to excessive sooting, inefficient burning, and perhaps a malfunction. • Test the door seal by shu[...]

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    Maintenance 29 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Replacement Parts List Air Control Restrictor 93005061 Ash Door, Dump Plate 93005051 Ash Dump Seal Plate 93005052 Ashbox 93005055 Ashpan, Pellet, 1997, Insert 93005053 Ashtrap Clean Out Doors 93005054 Auger Assembly, Complete 93005092 Auger Bushing, Lower, With Plate 93005094 Auger Bushing, Up[...]

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    30 Normal Operating Sounds Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Auger Motor When feeding pellets, you may hear the intermittent buzz of this motor running. Covection Fan The modern high efficiency fan may produce a low hum, particularly on "HIGH". This sound will change as the FAN dial is turned. Heat Exchanger Tubes You may hear the [...]

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    Safety Label 31 Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Minimum Clearance to Combustible Materials (Measured from insert top) Adjacent Sidewall A 9 in/230 mm Mantel B 13 in/330 mm T op Facing C 10 in/255 mm Side Facing D 6 in/150 mm W ARNING - DO NOT REMOVE OR COVER THIS LABEL Listed Pelletized Solid Fuel Burning Appliance For use in masonry or fa[...]

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    32 Limited 7 Year Warranty Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 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 appli[...]

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    Optional Equipment 33 Travis Industries 4 05 1 21 6 93508051 Gold Grill (Part # 93005034) The decorative gold grill replaces the black grill, accenting the shape of the insert. Follow the directions below to install. Phillips Screwdriver Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the black trim in place. Use the same screws to atta[...]

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    34 Optional Equipment Travis Industries 4 0 5 1 2 1 6 93508051 Thermostat (Part # 99300650) ! Do not connect 120 VAC to the thermostat circuit of this heater (do not use a household thermostat used for a wall-board or other electical heater). 1 Attach the thermostat wire to the circuit board (see the illustration to the right). Route the wire throu[...]

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    Optional Equipment 35 Travis Industries 4 0 6 0 2 1 0 93508051 Optional Log (Part # 98900126) ! Make sure the heater has fully cooled before installation. 1 Assemble the log shelf following the directions below. Right Log Shelf Leg Left Log Shelf Leg Log Shelf Cross Brace 3/8" Nutdriver Nuts 2 Remove the firepot from the pellet stove. Center t[...]

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    36 Index Travis Industries 4 0 2 0 2 0 4 93508051 Adjusting the Fan Speed ......................................1 8 Air Leaks ..........................................................2 8 Ashpan (Opening and Disposing Ashes) .................2 4 AUGER ON Light ................................................1 8 Auto Mode ...........................[...]