Maintenance
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©Travis Industries
10/2/2019 - 1516
36 Elite Owner’s
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.
Clean the Combustor
With the fireplace completely
cool (at least two hours after
the last coal has
extinguished), use a vacuum
cleaner to draw all ash from
the catalytic combustor (see
the illustration below).
Testing your Catalyst Combustor
A combustor that is not functioning may still show active temperatures during the medium and high burn rates with
the primary fire providing enough heat to hold output temperatures above 500°f. To check the combustor function
burn your fireplace for at least 2-3 hours on the medium to high setting ensuring a full coal bed covers the firebox
floor and the unit is at operating temperature. Set your burn rate to medium low and monitor the catalyst output
temperature. The combustor should maintain a temperature above 500°f. If your combustor temp falls below 500°f
perform this test two or three times to ensure the results. If your results are the same your combustor may need
cleaning or replacement. Note: If you reload your fireplace before starting your burn test burn the new fuel load on
high for at least 20 min before setting your burn rate to medium low.
Make sure the firebrick is intact.
The baffle should be intact - some
warping and flaking is not uncommon. It
rests on three tabs at the rear of the
firebox and should be pushed all the
way back. NOTE: the bend should go
upwards.
Door Switch (turns blower off
when doors are opened)
Serial Number Label
The catalytic combustor is located
above the firebox. It can be seen by
looking from below with the doors open.
To clean the combustor, use a vacuum
cleaner to suck out ash and other
deposits inside the square holes of the
combustor. The brush attachment is
especially effective in removing ash.
WARNING: The combustor becomes
extremely hot during operation. Wait at
least two hours after the last coal has
extinguished before cleaning.