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Maintaining Your Appliance

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4150526

Firebox Parts

ID #

Description

Qty.

Part #

ID #

Description

Qty.

Part #

1 Secondary

Air

Tubes

5 Combustor

Air Tube Pins

6 Bypass

Slider

3 Baffle

7 Bypass

Yoke

Assy.

4 Baffle

Insulation

8 Combustor

Gasket

Baffle Removal & Replacement

The baffle is held up by the 3 air tubes. Make sure to support the baffle while removing the air tubes.



Remove the air tubes and baffle.

Andiron Removal

The andirons are held in place with a 7/16” bolt. Remove the screw from each andiron and lift the andiron
from its housing to remove.

Summary of Contents for Lopi

Page 1: ...Y 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 Copyright 2015 Travis Industries Inc 10 00 100 01282_000 4150526 Listed Conforms to UL STD 1482 Certified to ULC S627 2000 ...

Page 2: ... operation of your new appliance an easier and more enjoyable experience We offer our continual support and guidance to help you achieve the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your appliance Important Information No other Lopi Cape Cod appliance has the same serial number as yours The serial number is stamped onto the label on the back of the appliance This serial number will be needed in case you...

Page 3: ...d Cleaning 21 Inspecting Cleaning the Combustor 21 Starting a Fire 22 Adjusting the Burn Rate 23 Approximate Air Control Settings 23 Understanding Your Heater s Combustion System 24 Burning Your Heater 24 Ash Removal 25 Ash Pan Removal 25 Re Loading the Stove 26 Overnight Burn 26 Normal Operating Sounds 26 Hints for Burning 27 Selecting Wood 27 Why Dry Wood is Key 27 Wood Cutting and Storage 27 Do...

Page 4: ...the danger of a high temperature appliance Young children should be supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance Keep furniture drapes curtains wood paper and other combustibles a minimum of 36 914mm away from the front of the appliance This appliance must be properly installed to prevent the possibility of a house fire The instructions must be strictly adhered to Do not use makeshif...

Page 5: ...e over firing Maintain the door and glass seal and keep them in good condition Do not operate this heater with broken or missing glass Avoid placing wood against the glass when loading Do not slam the door or strike the glass Do not use a grate or other device to elevate the fire off of the firebox floor Burn the fire directly on the firebox floor Do not throw this manual away This manual has impo...

Page 6: ...g on the home s floor plan degree of insulation and the outside temperature It is also affected by the quality and moisture level of the fuel This model was tested for efficiency using method B415 1 10 and was determined to have a weighted average Higher Heating Value HHV Overall Heating Efficiency OHE of 80 1 Dimensions Figure 1 a Side rear and corner clearances are measured from the stove top b ...

Page 7: ...ocation of your wood heater in your home will decide how affectively the heat produced will spread throughout your house Attention to the home design with consideration of natural convection and air circulation should be taken into account when choosing the placement of your heater within the home Preparation for Installation Make sure the baffles and combustor are in place Check for damage to the...

Page 8: ...99mm C Corner wall to stovetop 7 185mm 7 185mm D Connector to sidewall 26 661mm 26 661mm E Connector to back wall 15 381mm 12 305mm F Connector to corner wall 17 445mm 17 432mm G Floor protection side and back 6 US 8 Canada 153mm 204mm 6 US 8 Canada 153mm 204mm H Floor protection front 16 US 18 Canada 407mm 458mm 16 US 18 Canada 407mm 458mm Reduced clearance installations require one of the chimne...

Page 9: ...E Clearance B Back Wall Side Wall Clearance D Typical Flue Center Singlewall 18 Reduced Clearance 15 1 2 Typical Flue Center 29 1 2 750mm 3 1 4 83mm 32 1 4 821mm 2 51mm 19 3 4 501mm Clearance G Clearance H Clearance G 2 51mm Measure rear and side clearances from the nearest edge of the stove top Floor Protection Measure front clearances from the face of the stove door opening NOTE vent diameter ma...

Page 10: ...tion of combustible construction is desired the installation shall conform to CAN CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment The chimney connector should be as short and direct as possible No more than 180o of elbows two 90o elbows or two 45o one 90o elbow etc may be used for the entire system connector and chimney Horizontal runs should slope upwards 1 4 6mm per fo...

Page 11: ...c may be used for the entire system connector and chimney NOTE Additional elbows may be allowed if draft is sufficient Whenever elbows are used the draft is adversely affected Additional chimney height may be required to boost draft a Min System Height 15 4 5M Max System Height 33 10 058M b Roof Penetration and Termination see chimney manufacturer s requirements c Chimney Sections d Ceiling Penetr...

Page 12: ...ile homes and in certain localities check with local building official Must not be drawn from an enclosed space garage unventilated crawl space Requires a 3 duct that attaches to the bottom of the stove see a and b below Outside air duct must have a rodent screen and rain hood c The Travis Industries Outside Air Kit sku 99200139 includes all the above components Figure 6 Slanted Roofs Flat Roofs C...

Page 13: ...arance connectors may not connect to the flue collar an appliance adapter may be required Alcoves are classified as combustible or non combustible Non combustible alcoves must have walls and a ceiling that are 3 1 2 89mm thick of a non combustible material brick stone or concrete see Figure 7 This non combustible material must be spaced and ventilated at least 1 25mm off of all combustible materia...

Page 14: ...bustibles drywall furniture etc Figure 8 Minimum Clearance See the illustration above Reduced Clearance Connector A Sidewall to stove 12 324mm B Back wall to stove 11 299mm C Corner wall to stove 7 185mm D Connector to sidewall 26 661mm E Connector to back wall 12 305mm F Connector to corner wall 17 432mm If using offsets use the connector clearance listed in Figure 9 not the connector manufacture...

Page 15: ... details Floor Protection See the section Floor Protection Requirements for more details Follow the chimney manufacturer s instructions and clearances for floor penetrations A ceiling support is required an attic insulation shield is required where insulation is present Insulation Chimney Cap See the section Chimney Termination Requirements for more details Chimney Sections Minimum Air Space to Co...

Page 16: ... pass through Class A Chimney may be used in accordance with the chimney installation instructions Figure 12 Wall Penetrations 84 or Greater A vertical rise of 84 of chimney connector is required measured from the floor before entering a Class A chimney wall penetration see Figure 13 below Note that the measurement is to the centerline of the flue when it makes a 90 degree bend Follow the clearanc...

Page 17: ...d and meet all local building codes UBC etc Damage must be repaired prior to installation The chimney must be 15 to 33 tall Floor Protection See the section Floor Protection Requirements for more details See the section Stove Placement Requirements for minimum clearances required The liner must be stainless steel connector or flexible vent Follow the liner manufacturer s instructions for installat...

Page 18: ...the heater To prevent this carefully open and close the door a few times during the paint curing process Carbon Monoxide CO Emissions Smoke from wood heaters contain CO This gas is an indication of incomplete combustion and is detrimental to the environment and to your health The more visible the smoke the higher the CO levels Burning dry wood is the most significant step you can take to reduce CO...

Page 19: ...small amount and let air enter the firebox to equalize the pressure and then open the door fully Bypass Operation The bypass controls the flow of smoke inside the heater When pulled out smoke goes directly up the flue creating more draft When pushed in the smoke goes around the baffle utilizing the secondary combustion and making the heater more efficient When re loading pull the bypass out During...

Page 20: ...rise showing combustor operation Combustor temperatures over 500 F 260 C indicate the combustor is working and igniting unburnt fuel The combustor can also be viewed through the glass from below You will notice the combustor glowing red when the combustor is working effectively The catalytic combustor takes dirty smoke and turns it into extra heat and cleaner emissions NOTE If the combustor is eng...

Page 21: ...ean the combustor use an ash vacuum to pull flyash from the combustor see page 33 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 h...

Page 22: ...a fire in this stove Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while it is in use DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL Do not place such fuel within space heater installation clearances or within the space required for charging and ash removal If using a fire starter use only products specifically desig...

Page 23: ...gh Burn Fully pulled out to 7 32 5 5mm in Medium Burn 7 32 5 5mm in to fully pushed in Overnight Burn Fully pushed in The air control becomes hot during operation use gloves or a tool to prevent burns The air control may take several minutes to influence the burn rate When making adjustments you may wish to let the stove burn for 10 minutes to gauge performance Low Burn air control closed High Bur...

Page 24: ...roughout the low fire This will reduce the visible emissions your heater produces and increase the amount of heat you get from the wood If you are unsure how well your heater is burning look at the chimney cap to monitor visible emissions Burning Your Heater Starting a Fire When starting a fire it is imperative to get the heater hot and drafting as quickly as possible This promotes combustion and ...

Page 25: ...on a noncombustible floor or on the ground away from all combustible materials pending final disposal The ashes should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Ash Pan Removal Do not operate this stove with the ash pan open A fire hazard will result The ash pan must be properly inserted and fully closed during operation Failure to fully close and seal the ash pa...

Page 26: ...e 3 Let the stove burn on high for 15 minutes to keep the stove hot and then adjust the air control to LOW 4 In the morning the stove should still be hot with embers in the coal bed Stir the coals and load small pieces of wood to re ignite the fire if desired In the morning if there is creosote build up in the stove this indicates the stove was not hot enough before setting the air control to LOW ...

Page 27: ...moke and creates less creosote Split wood stored in a dry area will be fully dry within a year This insures dry wood If purchasing wood for immediate use test the wood with a moisture meter Some experienced wood burners can measure wood moisture by knocking pieces together and listening for a clear knock and not a thud Testing Wood Moisture Split a piece of wood down the middle and test the center...

Page 28: ...leum products paints or paint thinners or asphalt products 6 Materials containing asbestos 7 Construction or demolition debris 8 Railroad ties or pressure treated wood 9 Manure or animal remains 10 Salt water driftwood or other previously salt water saturated materials 11 Unseasoned wood or 12 Paper products cardboard plywood or particleboard The prohibition against burning these materials does no...

Page 29: ...these cases a small amount of smoke may enter the home Adding more piping or a draft inducing cap may help Stove Does Not Burn Hot Enough Wood is Wet see the section Selecting Wood on page 27 for details on wood Make sure the air control is all the way open Slide the control back and forth to insure the control is not stuck Insufficient Draft Chimney height and outside conditions can negatively af...

Page 30: ... below when the ash pan is removed 1 Let the stove cool completely at least two hours after the last coal has extinguished 2 Place a cloth or cardboard protector over the hearth to catch ash and protect against scratching 3 Open the door and scoop the ash into a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground away f...

Page 31: ...f the latch requires adjusting follow the directions below Loosen the bottom nut with a 7 16 wrench see arrow to the right Tap the bottom nut inwards moving the door catch inwards Tighten the nut and test operation You may need to repeat this process either moving the nut inwards or outwards until the door catch is in the correct position Door Handle Door Removal NOTE It will be helpful to have an...

Page 32: ...of Stove Brite paint To touch up nicks or dulled paint apply the paint while the appliance is cool Sand rusted or damaged areas before preparation use 120 grit sandpaper Clean and dry the area to prepare the surface Wait at least one hour before starting the appliance The touched up area will appear darker than the surrounding paint until it cures from heat Curing will give off some fumes while cu...

Page 33: ...buildup tar substance on the combustor burn your stove on high and the creosote should burn off If the creosote does not burn off your catalyst needs to be replaced If the stove emits excessive smoke on medium and high burns your catalyst may need replacement NOTE Use an ash vacuum with brush attachment to clean the catalytic combustor 1 With the stove fully cooled insert the ash vacuum nozzle int...

Page 34: ...te materials Replacing the Door Gasket The door gasket inserts into the outer groove of the door and is held in place with RTV high temperature silicone Before installing remove any residual cement Lay the gasket in place start at the lower right corner and cut off any excess gasket NOTE Do not stretch the gasket You may need to open and close the door repeatedly to get the gasket to seat fully Re...

Page 35: ... 1 3 Baffle 1 7 Bypass Yoke Assy 1 4 Baffle Insulation 1 8 Combustor Gasket 2 Baffle Removal Replacement The baffle is held up by the 3 air tubes Make sure to support the baffle while removing the air tubes Remove the air tubes and baffle Andiron Removal The andirons are held in place with a 7 16 bolt Remove the screw from each andiron and lift the andiron from its housing to remove 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 36: ... the center of the air tube pin inserts into a hole on the air tube 3 8 Wrench With the bolt loosened the air tube can be slid out of the air channel The pin will then disengage from the air tube you may wish to rotate the tube slightly Pivot the air tube downwards and slide it out of the air channel on the opposite side Air Tube Bolt Air Tube Air Tube Pin VIEW FROM THE FRONT VIEW FROM THE REAR Ai...

Page 37: ...el frame push on the left and right side edges of the combustor frame so that it slides out evenly If the combustor is pushed at a side angle it will not come out Firebrick Removal Replacement Do not pry firebricks they chip and crack easily Remove the firebricks by lifting them out by the bottom edges as shown below the photos do not show the side firebricks Clean the firebox before replacing the...

Page 38: ...hipping mechanical abrasion or crazing Accessories Legs Pedestal Blower GreenStart Igniter Re Installation Allowance In cases where heater must be removed from home for repairs a partial cost of re installation is covered pre authorization required One Way Freight Allowance One way freight allowance on pre authorized repair done at factory is covered Exclusions Paint Gasketing Years 2 THROUGH 3 CO...

Page 39: ...of fuel other than that for which the appliance is configured use cord wood only 14 Damage to brass or plated surfaces caused by fingerprints scratches melted items or other external sources left on the surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners is not covered in this warranty Damage to the surfaces from over firing operation where the steel may glow red is not covered in this warranty 15 TRAVIS I...

Page 40: ...RED HOME AND REDUCED CLEARANCE INSTALLATIONS REQUIRE One of the Listed doublewall connectors listed below In addition manufactured home installations require outside air use the optional pedestal or outside air boot ƕ AMERI TEC model DCC connector with model HS chimney ƕ DURA VENT model DVL connector with DURA PLUS chimney ƕ GSW JAKES EVANS SUPERPIPE 2100 ƕ I C C EXCEL 103 HT chimney with HP conne...

Page 41: ...r is available for your stove This accessory pushes heated air into the room Contact your dealer for details GreenStart Woodstove Igniter Part 94400951 An optional GreenStart igniter is available for your stove This accessory starts your fire with a simple push of the button Contact your dealer for details ...

Page 42: ... Parts 34 Emissions 6 Features 6 Firebox Parts 35 Firebrick and Baffle Inspection 32 Firebrick Removal Replacement 37 Floor Protection Requirements 8 Heating Specifications 6 Hints for Burning 27 Installation Options 6 Listing Label 40 Mobile Home Requirements 14 Monthly Maintenance 31 Normal Operating Sounds 26 Opening the Door 19 Outside Air Requirements 12 Over Firing the Stove 18 Overnight Bur...

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