Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Answer Wood Stove Lopi
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TM A n s w e r Wood Stove Owner's Manual • Freestanding Stove • Mobile-Home Approved • Alcove Approved • Hearth-Stove Approved • Masonry Fireplace Insert • Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Insert S A FE TY N OTIC E : If thi s appl i anc e i s not properl y i ns t al l ed, a hous e fi re ma y result.
2 Introduction Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 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.
Table of Contents 3 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 General Information Introduction & Important Information ......................2 Safety Precautions .............................................4 Features & Specifications ..............
4 Safety Precautions Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 • The viewing door must be closed and latched during operation. • Never block free airflow through the air vents on this appliance. Gas • Gasoline or other flammable liquids must never be used to start the fire or "Freshen Up" the fire.
Safety Precautions 5 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Mobile Home • When installed in a mobile home, this appliance must be bolted to the floor, have outside air, and not be installed in the bedroom (Per H.U.D. requirements). Check with local building officials.
6 Features & Specifications Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Installation Options: • Freestanding • Freestanding in an Alcove • Freestanding in a Mobile Home • Masonry Fireplace Insert • Factory-Built (Z.C.) Fireplace Insert Features: • EPA Phase II Approved • 1 .
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) 7 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 S AFE TY NOTICE : P lease r ead t h is ent ir e m anu al b ef o r e you in st all and u se yo u r new r o o m h ea t e r . F ailu r e t o f o llo w in s t r u c t io n s m a y r es u lt in p r o p e r t y dam age, b o d ily injur y, or even d eat h .
8 Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Floor Protection Requirements • Stove must be placed on the Travis Industries legs or Pedestal. • Must be non-combustible and at least .018" thick (26 gauge) Minimum 35-5/8 ” Minimum 38-1/4 ” Min.
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) 9 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Stove Placement Requirements Clearances may be reduced by methods specified in NFPA 211, listed wall shields, pipe shields, or other means approved by local building or fire officials.
10 Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Chimney Requirements • DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. • Chimney connector must be a minimum 24 MSG black or 26 MSG blued steel (6" diameter).
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) 11 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Chimney Termination Requirements • Must have an approved cap (to prevent water from entering) • Must not b.
12 Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Alcove Installation Requirements Whenever the stove is placed in a location where the ceiling height is less than 7' tall, it is considered an alcove installation.
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) 13 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Mobile Home Requirements • Outside air must be installed - see "Outside Air Requirements" on page Error! Reference source not found.
14 Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Standard Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney Chimney Cap (See the section "Chimney Termination Requireme.
Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) 15 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Exterior Factory Built Chimney NOTE: Exterior chimneys are subject to greater moisture and creosote accumulation due to the lower temperatures. An insulated chase will reduce these accumulations (the proper clearances to the chimney must be maintained).
16 Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Hearth Stove Direct Connection NOTE: Direct connections require installation of an airtight, non- combustible block-off plate or damper adapter.
Insert Installation (for qualified installers only) 17 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 S AFE TY NOTICE : P lease r ead t h is ent ir e m anu al b ef o r e you in st all and u se yo u r new r o o m h ea t e r . F ailu r e t o f o llo w in s t r u c t io n s m a y r es u lt in p r o p e r t y dam age, b o d ily injur y, or even d eat h .
18 Insert Installati on (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Insert Size Requirements (see Illustration below) a c e f Masonry Fireplace Z.
Insert Installation (for qualified installers only) 19 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Masonry Fireplace Requirements • Chimney must have a clay tile liner or a stainless steel liner (positive connection) • Entire fireplace, including chimney, must be clean and undamaged.
20 Insert Installati on (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Block-Off Plate Installation Whenever this appliance is installed with a direct connection a block-off plate, or other non- combustible seal-off device (e.g. damper adapter), will need to be installed.
Insert Installation (for qualified installers only) 21 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Insert with Positive Connection NOTE: Most factory-built chimney manufacturers make stainless steel chimney liners, either flexible or rigid. This provides a wide variety of installation options.
22 Insert Installati on (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Insert with Direct Connection (Z.C. Fireplace) NOTE: Direct connections require installation of an airtight block-off plate or damper adapter (see "Block-off Plate Installation" on page 20).
Operating Your Appliance 23 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 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.
24 Operating Your Appliance Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 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-toe" stack. Either way, review the hints and warnings below to ensure proper fire starting.
Operating Your Appliance 25 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Adjusting the Burn Rate Use the air control slider to control the burn rate of the stove. See the illustration below for details. Low Burn (air control closed) High Burn (air control open) Use the air control to change the burn rate.
26 Operating Your Appliance Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Optional Blower Operation The blower will turn on once the stove is up to temperature. This is typically 15 to 30 minutes after starting the fire. Follow the directions below to alter the blower speed.
Operating Your Appliance 27 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Hints for Burning • Get the appliance hot before adjusting to low burn • Use smaller pieces of wood during start-up and high burns t.
28 Operating Your Appliance Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Smoke Enters Room During Start-Up • Cold Air Blockage - burn a piece of newspaper to establish a draft. • Close the doors - if the flame is not getting enough air, first make sure the air control is open (all the way in).
Maintaining Your Appliance 29 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 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. Daily Maintenance (while stove is in use) Remove Ash (if necessary) Ash removal is not required once it builds up.
30 Maintaining Your Applia nce Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 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.
Maintaining Your Appliance 31 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Yearly Maintenance Make sure the appliance has fully cooled prior to conducting service. Touch Up Paint Included with the owner's pack of this appliance is a can of Stove-Brite ® paint.
32 Maintaining Your Applia nce Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Door Parts 9/16" Wrench 5/16" Nutdriver 5 10 8 9 12 7 6 3 4 1 2 11 NOTE : Attach the glass gasket to the perimeter of the glass. NOTE : Attach the door gasket to the door retainer.
Maintaining Your Appliance 33 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Firebox Parts 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 ID # Description Qty Part # ID # Description Qty Part # 1 Baffle Support "S" Bar 1 99900294 2 Air Tube with Sleeve 3 98900232 3 Air Tube Push Pins 6 98900353 4 Air Tube Retainer Sleeve 3 98900356 5 Brick - 9" x 4.
34 Maintaining Your Applia nce Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Air Tube Removal & Replacement All three air tubes are identical. a b Remove the left pin on the air tube collar (it may be a roll pin or push pin). Air Tube Collar Air Tube Push Pin Slide the air tube to the left, swing it down and remove from the firebox.
Warranty 35 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 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.
36 Listing Label Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT INSTALLATION AND RESTRICTIONS IN YOUR AREA. ROOM HEATER SOLID FUEL TYPE APPLIANCE ALSO FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES SUITABLE FOR USE IN FACTORY-BUILT (Z.C.) FIREPLACES AND MASONRY FIREPLACES.
Optional Equipment 37 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Stove Leg Installation (Brass # 99200500, Cast Black # 99200800, Black Steel # 99200100) Raise the stove 8" (use lumber).
38 Optional Equipment Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 2. Lift the stove and place a piece of wood along one side to keep it elevated. Use a screwdriver to pry out the forward knock-out underneath the stove (it is 4" wide and 2" deep). 3.
Optional Equipment 39 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Rear Blower Installation (Part number 99000138) The rear blower improves heat transfer by pushing heated air through the convection channel. Operating instructions are described in the section "Blower Operation" on page Error! Bookmark not defined.
40 Optional Equipment Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Outside Air Boot Installation (Part number 99200134) The outside air boot routes outside air to the stove for combustion. Refer to the section "Outside Air Requirements" on page Error! Bookmark not defined.
Optional Equipment 41 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Surround Panels (see part #'s below) Rectangular Panels: Surround Panel Size Size on Appliance (Including Trim) PART # 8" 40 1/8&quo.
42 Optional Equipment Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 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. Install the top panel so the two tabs insert into the joggle clips on the top panel.
Optional Equipment 43 Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Front Blower (part # 99000128) TO SWITCH THE POWER CORD TO THE LEFT SIDE: Use a pair of pliers to disconnect the strain relief which holds the power cord in place. With the power cord slackened, the molex connectors that attach the power cord to the blower assembly may be disconnected.
44 Index Travis Industries 93508131 4 020327 Air Control ....................................................2 5 Air Tube Part Number ....................................3 3 Air Tube Removal & Replacement .................... 3 4 Alcove ..........
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