Travis Industries 94900746, Owner'S Manual

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Installation
(for qualified installers only)
© Travis Industries, Inc. 5/21/20 - 1535 Tempest Lantern Piezo
Gas Line Requirements
MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATIONS - WARNING:
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER WHEN INSTALLED WITHIN THE
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
OTHER MASSACHUSETTS CODE REQUIREMENTS:
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Flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.
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Shutoff valve must be a “T” handle gas cock.
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Only direct vent sealed combustion products are approved for bedrooms or bathrooms.
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Fireplace dampers must be removed or welded in the open position prior to the installation of a fireplace insert or gas log.
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A carbon monoxide (CO) detector is required in the same room as the appliance.
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The gas line must be installed in accordance with all local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, International Fuel Gas Code, Natural Gas
and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2, as
applicable. Consult your local gas supplier or propane gas dealer for code regulations and
recommended procedures.
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The Lantern and gas control valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig. For pressures less than 1/2
psig, isolate the gas supply piping by closing the manual shut-off valve.
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Leak test all gas line joints and the gas control valve prior to and after starting the Lantern.
LP and NG Configuration
This Lantern is shipped either for natural gas or for propane. The Lantern is not convertible from one
fuel to another . Check the sticker on the control panel to make sure the correct fuel is used. The
Lantern has unique orifices and burners for each fuel. See the table below for details.
NG LP
Input Rating (BTU/h) 20,000 20,000
Orifice Size (DMS) #50 #55
Burner Ports 25 Holes 49 Holes
Manifold Pressure 7" wc 11" wc
Max. Inlet Pressure 7" wc 11" wc
Gas Line Connection
A manual shutoff valve is required on the gas supply to the Lantern. It should be placed upstream of the
flex line. A shut-off valve is included with the optional wall-mount kit.
NOTE: This version of the tempest Lantern may not be connected to a portable LP cylinder.
Piezo Ignitor Knob
The Piezo ignitor knob is shipped in the hardware pack that comes with the Lantern. The
know installs by simply pushing it straight onto the ignitor shaft found in the control area of
the lantern.