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© Travis Industries
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Introduction ...................................................... 2
Important Information ...................................... 2
Installation Options .......................................... 6
Features ............................................................ 6
Heating Specifications ..................................... 6
Dimensions ....................................................... 6
Emissions ......................................................... 6
Planning the Installation .................................. 7
Preparation for Installation .................................... 7
Additional Accessories Needed for Installation ..... 7
Installation Considerations .................................... 7
Fireplace Requirements .................................. 8
Fireplace Altered Tag ....................................... 8
Insert Placement Requirements ..................... 9
Masonry Fireplace Requirements .................. 9
Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace
Requirements ................................................... 9
Hearth Requirements ..................................... 10
Drafting Performance .................................... 10
Insert Rollers .................................................. 10
Leveling Bolt Installation ............................... 10
Block-Off Plate Installation ........................... 11
Insert with Positive Connection ........................... 12
Insert with Direct Connection (Masonry Fireplace)12
Insert with Direct Connection (Z.C. Fireplace) .... 13
Safety Notice .................................................. 14
Before Your First Fire .................................... 14
Verify the Installation ........................................... 14
Curing the Paint .................................................. 14
Over-Firing the Insert .......................................... 14
Opening the Door ........................................... 14
Bypass Operation .......................................... 15
Starting a Fire ................................................. 16
Adjusting the Burn Rate ................................ 17
Approximate Air Control Settings ........................ 17
Ash Removal .................................................. 17
Optional Blower Operation ........................... 18
Re-Loading the Insert .................................... 18
Overnight Burn ............................................... 18
Normal Operating Sounds ............................ 18
Hints for Burning ........................................... 19
Selecting Wood .............................................. 19
Why Dry Wood is Key ......................................... 19
Wood Cutting and Storage .................................. 19
Troubleshooting ............................................. 20
Daily Maintenance (while Insert is in use) ... 21
Remove Ash (if necessary) ................................. 21
Clean the Glass (if necessary) ............................ 21
Monthly Maintenance (while appliance is in
use) .................................................................. 22
Door and Glass Inspection .................................. 22
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal ..... 22
Yearly Maintenance ....................................... 23
Touch-Up Paint ................................................... 23
Cleaning the Air Duct and Blower (if applicable) . 23
Firebrick and Baffle Inspection ............................ 23
Door Parts ....................................................... 24
Replacing the Glass ............................................ 24
Replacing the Door Gasket ................................. 24
Replacing the Door Handle ................................. 24
Firebox Parts .................................................. 25
Floor and Side Firebrick Removal & Replacement25
Baffle Removal & Replacement .................... 26
Air Tube Removal & Replacement ............... 26
Listing Label ........................................................ 28
Door Shell Installation ................................... 29
Surround Panels ............................................ 32
Rectangular Panels ............................................. 32
Arched Panels (Part # 99300109) ....................... 32
Installation Instructions ....................................... 32
Front Blower (part # 99000128) .................... 34
Switching the Power Cord to the Left Side .......... 34
Front Blower Installation Instructions .................. 34