FireplaceXtrordinair 36A-ZC User's Manual
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1. 18 5 CLEARANCE TO SIDES OF VERTICAL CHIMNEY MANTLE 23 TO EDGE OF FACEPLATE TOP FACING 12 TO EDGE OF FACEPLATE SIDE FACING 2 5 TO EDGE OF FACEPLATE ADJACENT SIDEWALL 18 TO EDGE OF FACEPLATE OPERATE ONLY WITH FEED DOORS CLOSED OPEN TO FEED FIRE ONI FOR USE WITH SOLID WOOD FUEL USE ONLY SUPPLIED GRATE COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION TWIN COOLING AIR INLET DUCTS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED FIREPLACE COMPONENT CHIMNEY SYSTEMS COMPLETE WITH COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN TRAVIS INDUSTRIES IN STRUCTION MANUAL MARCO MODEL 793000 SERIES TEMCO MODEL 82 SERIES MAJESTIC CF8 SERIES SUPERIOR MODEL TF 8 FM MODEL 8 HT CHIMNEY LIMITATIONS MINIMUM SYSTEM HEIGHT 15 FT MAXIMUM SYSTEM HEIGHT 35 FT MAXIMUM OFFSET LENGTH 1 OFFSET 8FT 2 OFFSETS 4FT PER OFFSET MAXIMUM OFFSET ANGLE 30 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ELBOWS 4 OPTIONAL COMPONENT CONVECTION FAN SYSTEM U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certified to comply with July 1990 particulate emission standards This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper Operation Consult owner s manual for further information It is against the law to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in the owner s manual or if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1992 1993 1994 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL Made in U S2. A Page 30
3. a cae ox se Sopra aleta 7 BURG POC ME a 8 Maintaining Catalytic Light Off ia a 9 Burning Your Appliance Efficiently doin idad deidad 10 Daily Use of Your Appliance 10 WO sotana rata heidi or A aiii Siren haute 11 SOS O A A 12 Stonng WV OO ica o oo ak 14 Safety IN Operas dana dl cd 16 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule cceccccccccceceseeeeccececececeseenecaececececeenenenacceceeeeesseneaacaececeeeenenenenaceeeeeeeetnenenes 17 Maintenance NSU TON O a a aa a a a aa a E Aa inkaa EE eak EEr 17 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before Calling For SQIviCeiaiecsietet a a 23 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Replacement Pats ui ta 24 Removal IIS id aida 24 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Bear Watanabe 29 A A O 30 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS EPA Phase ll approved e Firebrick lining for firebox protection Heavy duty steel construction 388 CFM blower for convection Thermostat for automatic control of heat and outside combustion air the blower Gas line sleeve through the left Large firebox capacity 3 cu ft side of the firebox for easy installation of gas log lighter or Long burn time 10 Hours gas log set Large glass doors for maximum visibility Heating Capacitan up to 2 500 sq ft maximum BTU UU Pile ateacieed aaa ee eateries 10 300 to 54 700 Overall EMO una A 73 DEQ Method EMISSION SO AMS tidad 4 1 EPA Method Maximum Burning TIMO ceca iaa erige 10 Hours FUNG se crs cic enn A co tan Rusa
4. aga oN Solid Wood or Natural Gas Flue Opening Diameter score 36A BI Overall Width Not Including Faceplate 32 1 2 in Overall Dept di 23 Emissions Efficiency Heating Capacity and Burn Times may vary depending on actual home floor plan type of fuel used and moisture content Emissions and efficiency numbers are those that have been certified by the U S E P A and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Page 4 CHIMNEY SIZE AND PROPER DRAFT Your Fireplace Xtrordinair comes with a set of installation instructions These instructions should be followed by the installer and kept for future reference Before installing the fireplace the chimney s size and draft should be verified The installation instructions contain all of the specific information for chimney size and installation The information below outlines this information on chimney size and draft Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney The amount of draft in your chimney depends on the length of chimney local geography nearby obstructions and other factors Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance and may damage the catalytic combustor Inadequate draft may cause back puffing into the room and plugging of the chimney or the combustor The performance of your fireplace depends a great deal on the type and size of your chimney as well as its location Your fireplace dealer should have covered th
5. bottom row off wet ground In some homes a wood box can be constructed inside the house convenient to the wood appliance and which has loading access outside The access door to the wood box from the outside of the house should be tight fitting MA Wet Wood Y f Yj Na Beate Sy TIE Wty LG Ay cy Less More Smoke pl Less Smoke amp Creosote f amp Creosote u Page 15 OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Continued SAFETY IN OPERATION The Following Safety Rules Should Be Followed Whenever Using Your Appliance 1 Do not use this appliance for any purpose other than heating 2 Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene engine oil charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace while it is in use 3 Do not burn garbage in your appliance or use chemicals or fluids to start the fire 4 Use caution when loading fuel into the appliance after it is already burning vigorously 5 Do not over fire the appliance at any time If the appliance glows red it is over fired 6 Keep all household combustibles and appliance fuel at least 3 feet from the appliance at all times Store fuel in a dry place well away from the appliance 7 Use only the grate provided with the appliance 8 Educate your childre
6. combustion air control as needed Slide the control Slide the control to the left to to the right to open the air close the air control speed control slow down up combustion combustion 6 The combustor by pass control should be pushed in only when the appliance has reached operating temperature usually 20 to 30 minutes 7 When adding wood to the fire first open the combustion air control all the way left and combustor by pass control all the way out before opening the loading doors this will prevent the possibility of smoke spillage into your house and insure that the catalytic combustor does not lose its operating temperature NOTE Do not open the door of your appliance when the air control inlet is fully closed There is a possibility with a solid fuel burning appliance that doing so could result in a sudden flash of flames as the fire ignites with oxygen However your Fireplace Xtrordinair has been thoroughly safety tested to reduce this possibility Keep all wood behind the log retainer Over restricting the amount of combustion air into the appliance will cause creosote build up on glass and in the appliance and flue This will also greatly decrease the efficiency of the appliance Page 8 OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Continued Maintaining Catalytic Light Off Your Fireplace Xtrordinair is equipped with a catalytic combustor which increases the efficiency of your appliance
7. completely fill the appliance with wood With the controls in the fully open position let the fire burn intensely for 10 to 15 minutes Next adjust the draft control so that a low lazy flame is visible In the overnight burn you should be able to maintain a fire for about 8 10 hours depending on the type of wood used and still have a coal bed with no visible flame left to start the morning fire To re establish a fire after an overnight burn open the controls fully and stir the ashes to bring hot coals to the surface Then load more wood to re establish the fire If you dampen the fire down too low you will not only lower the heat output but you will be promoting creosote build up It will take a few days of practice to achieve the desired settings APPROXIMATE COMBUSTION AIR CONTROL SETTINGS TYPE OF BURN RATE AIR CONTROL SETTING Overnight Burcap Fully Closed Medium Urs soeesns tetra eaa araa EE naka Ea a a aE Open 1 16 Medi High BUNN sand iia Open 1 8 to 3 8 A aineart tanec na a aE era iiaa EAE Eeh Fully Open Slide the Slide the control control to to the right until the left you get a low lazy for a high flame for an burn overnight burn Daily Use of Your Appliance Some helpful hints After loading your appliance open the air control and allow your appliance to burn vigorously for 20 or 30 minutes This will assist in the burn off of any creosote which accumulates over periods
8. fully open by pushing the control knob all the way to the left Pull the combustor by pass control located above the doors in the center all the way out 3 Now light the fire Close the doors against the latch but do not lock them this will help create a draft to start the fire Once the kindling is burning add some small dry pieces of wood and close the loading door NOTE The first two or three fires in your new appliance will cause the high temperature paint to give off a slight odor and a small amount of smoke This is the paint curing For best results during the curing of the paint burn small intense fires so the appliance does not overheat The high temperature paint cures best at medium temperatures To prevent the door gasketing from sticking to the seasoning paint during the first few operations open the doors slowly and often Also the viewing glass may become somewhat obscure the first few times as your appliance is drying all moisture from bricks and even the steel itself During the first few fires it may be a little harder to start the fire because the firebricks will contain some moisture 4 Next add two or three medium size dry logs use of green or wet wood in your appliance will develop creosote cloud glass and greatly decrease its efficiency At this time establish a hot fire with a bed of red hot coals Once the fire is well established close and latch the doors 5 To slow the rate of burn close push to right the
9. in a wood shed utility building garage or under a sheet of plastic or sheet metal roofing When drying wood the greater the surface area exposed to the air the more rapid the drying Wood greater than 8 in diameter or longer than 4 dries very slowly Reduce the size of such sticks by splitting and or sawing Be sure to keep an air space between the wood and any covering Stack the wood in loose piles that are raised off the ground This will promote air circulation that helps dry the wood TYPICAL WOOD SHED Sheet Metal Roofing 2x6x12 Rafter 2x8x8 Girder 4x4x2 Posts Spaced 8 Apart Siding and Girts Optional 8 Width 3 Depth Page 14 OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Continued Storing Wood Continued If sufficient space is available under a roof seasoning and storage can be accomplished in one handling This practice eliminates the extra handling of moving wood that has been dried outside into a covered storage area Outside wood will dry to between 14 and 25 moisture content depending on humidity temperature and wind In a garage or woodshed it may dry to between 10 and 15 moisture content and wood may dry to between 5 and 12 in the house End braces can be used if you have difficulty stacking wood and if the pile collapses at either end Constructed with two by fours end braces are like book ends and can be built to accurately measure a standard cord The boards beneath the woodpile keep the
10. it working What to do After Refueling Your Fireplace During the refueling and rekindling of a cool fire or a fire that is in the charcoal phase operate the appliance at a medium to high firing rate for about 10 minutes to insure that the catalyst reaches approximately 600 degrees F This will insure catalytic light off CATALYTIG LIGHT OFF Flue Gases Re lgnite Inside the Catalytic Combustor Cutting Emissions Catalytic Combustor Heated to between 500 and 700 degrees F Flue Gases from Fireplace Page 9 OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Continued Burning Your Appliance Efficiently Your Fireplace Xtrordinair is designed to heat your home efficiently with the lowest amount of creosote build up and pollutants emitted The following steps provide a guideline to efficient burning On cold days when you wish for high heat output from your appliance load the appliance fully after the fire has been established and burn at a medium high to high burn mode When a comfortable heat level in your home has been reached subsequent loadings would be of lesser amounts of wood On warmer days burn smaller fires using less wood This method will give you the most efficient burn possible Although the fire will burn longer at a lower setting your appliance will not produce as much heat and it will increase soot accumulation on the appliance chimney and glass For an overnight burn establish a hot fire Before you are ready to retire
11. of extended use at low settings Page 10 OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Continued Wood This appliance is designed to burn natural wood only Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when you burn air dried seasoned hardwoods as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods DO NOT BURN treated wood garbage solvents trash coal cardboard colored paper or wax impregnated logs i e Duraflame etc Burning treated wood garbage solvents colored paper or driftwood from salt water may result in release of toxic fumes and may render the appliance ineffective and void the limited warranty Burning coal cardboard or loose paper can produce soot large flakes char or fly ash that can coat the inside of your appliance causing smoke spillage into the room Choosing the kind of firewood to burn in your appliance depends on what is available to you If all you can obtain is softwoods obviously that will be your choice Softwoods such as pine and fir are easily ignited and burn rapidly with hot flames Since they burn so easily and quickly you will have to spend more time loading your firebox especially in the high burn mode With softwoods it will be much more difficult to achieve an overnight burn Furthermore softwoods make it necessary to reload the appliance more often The chart below outlines the advantages of using hardwood SPECIES LBS CORD BTU s CORD Hours per Cord at 40 000 BTU s per Hour AL
12. or adjustment of the manufacturer s settings of components lack of proper and regular maintenance damage incurred while the appliance is in transit alteration or act of God This limited warranty excludes damage caused by normal wear and tear such as paint discoloration or chipping worn or torn gasketing eroded or cracked refractory etc Also excluded is damage to the appliance caused by abuse improper installation the use of fuel or fuel loads other than specified by the manufacturer or use not set forth in the Owner s Manual An over fired condition will cause warped metal parts and discolored or burned off paint TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC is free of liability for any damages caused by the appliance as well as inconvenience expenses material and labor charges incurred by the removal or reinstallation of any FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR appliance Incidental or consequential damages are not covered by this warranty In some states the exclusion of incidental or consequential damage may not apply This warranty does not cover any loss or damage incurred by the use or removal of any component or apparatus to or from the FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR appliance Any statement or representation of FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR products and their performance contained in FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR advertising packaging literature or printed material is not part of this limited warranty This warranty is automatically voided if the appliance s serial number has been re
13. A ORES Go SSSA ee oe eee ee FIREPLACE XIRORDINAIR OWNER S MANUAL JUNE 1993 MODEL 36A BI MODEL 36A ZC Tested To U L 127 ULL 1482 U L 907 MANUFACTURED BY Standards By Travis Industries Warnock Hersey Professional HARRIES 10860 117TH PLACE NE Services Ltd KIRKLAND WA 98033 VIEWING DOOR MUST BE CLOSED AND LATCHED DURING OPERATION THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR BURNING OF WOOD OR NATURAL GAS ONLY THE BURNING OF ANY TYPE FUEL OTHER THAN WOOD OR NATURAL GAS WILL VOID THE WARRANTIES AND SAFETY LISTINGS OF THE APPLIANCE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BURN ANY OTHER FUEL THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL NOTE WHEN USING NATURAL GAS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE NATURAL GAS LOG SET OR LOG LIGHTER THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF A HOUSE FIRE FOR YOUR SAFETY THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO DO NOT USE MAKESHIFT METHODS OR COMPROMISE IN INSTALLATION THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHECKED TWICE A YEAR MINIMUM FOR ANY BUILD UP OF SOOT OR CREOSOTE e CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT AND INFORMATION ON ANY INSTALLATION RESTRICTIONS OR INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA ALSO NOTIFY YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY THAT YOU ARE INSTALLING YOUR WARNOCK HERSEY LISTED FIREPLACE NEVER BLOCK FREE AIRFLOW THROUGH OPEN VENTS Page 2 SAFET
14. DER 19 050 000 APPLE 33 000 000 ASH 25 800 000 BIRCH 22 800 000 CEDAR 15 450 000 COTTONWOOD 16 200 000 DOGWOOD 31 725 000 ELM 16 950 000 FIR DOUGLAS 22 275 000 HEMLOCK 20 250 000 MAPLE 24 000 000 OAK RED 27 600 000 OAK WHITE 31 500 000 PINE 16 875 000 REDWOOD 18 000 000 SPRUCE 16 800 000 At 20 moisture content All values are approximate If you have a choice it is best to use the more dense hardwoods for a longer lasting fire The best arrangement is to have a mix of softwoods and hardwoods for ease of start up and a longer lasting fire Also it is a good idea once the fire is established to use larger diameter logs stacked tightly together This will promote a longer burn time Wood is typically sold by the cord A cord is a nicely stacked pile of logs measuring 4 feet wide by 4 feet high by 8 feet long Always look for the driest wood especially if you purchase your wood by weight Unseasoned wet wood is much heavier Moisture content of the wood greatly affects the way any appliance operates Well seasoned wood split stacked and kept dry for at least 12 months is your best fuel choice Page 11 OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Continued Wood Continued Wet wood not only causes more work for you due to the increase in weight making it more burdensome to carry but most importantly it will not burn as efficiently You will receive less heat output from a wet piece of wood because it wastes energy evaporating the wate
15. EMCO MODEL 82 SERIES OPTIONAL COMPONENT CONVECTION AIR FAN TO OUTDOORS MAJESTIC CFA SERIES SUPERIOR TF 8 FMLB HT U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Certified to comply with July 1990 particulate emission standards This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation Consult owner s manual for turiher information It is against the law to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in the owner s manual or if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1992 1993 1994 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL Made in U S A ms 3 6 A Z C LISTED FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE SERIAL NO E u FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR MODEL NO 44A zc META TESTED TO UL 127 UL 1482 REPORT NO 6377 FEBRUARY 92 _ e a e INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT CAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE Manufactured By STravis Industries Inc 10850 117th PI N E Kirkland WA 98033 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES SIDES AND BACK 0 TO SPACE STAND OFFS HEADER 0 TO STAND OFF CHIMNEY 2 AT FIRST FLOOR CEILING AND ABOVE IN AREA ABOVE FIREPLACE MAINTAIN 5 TO BACK 5 5 TO FRONT AND
16. GH MASONRY BASE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THIS UNIT MUST BE SURROUNDED ON THE SIDES AND REAR WITH MIN 3 5 LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE BLOCK LOCATED MIN 1 FROM UNIT THIS UNIT MUST BE COVERED ON THE TOP SURFACE WITH A MIN OF 7 5 OF LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE BLOCK LOCATED MIN OF 1 FROM UNIT Ps COOLING AIR FROM OUTDOORS MUST BE PROVIDED TO FIREPLACE ENCLOSURE OR CHASE MIN 67 DIA ROUND DUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS xro o OPERATE ONLY WITH FEED DOORS CLOSED OPEN TO FEED FIRE ONLY FOR USE WITH SOLID WOOD FUEL USE ONLY SUPPLIED GRATE 7 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES CHIMNEY LIMITATIONS MASONAY TO FRAMING ZO MINIMUM MINIMUM SYSTEM HEIGHT J MASONRY TO HEADER 17 5 MINIMUM MAXIMUM SYSTEM HEIGHT i 2557 MINIMUM FROM EOGE OF FACEPLATE MAXIMUM OFFSET LENGTH i NON COMBUSTIBLE MANTLE 2157 MAXIMUM FROM T OP EDGE OF FACEPLATE i PEHA PERO TO MINIMUM FROM EDGE OF FACEPLATE MAXIMUM OFFSET ANGIE i ie si 45 MINIMUM FROM EDGE OF FACEPLATE ALSO SIDE FACING MAMUA NUMSER OREL ONS ADJACENT SIDEWALL 18 MINMUMFAOM EDGE OF FACEPLATE FIRST FLOOR CEILING AND ABOVE 2 CLEARAI CHIMNEY CLEARANCE IN AREA ABOVE FIREPLACE FOR VERTICAL CHIMNEYS Fe TD BACK COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION 35 TOFRONT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LISTED FIREPLACE COMPONENT CHIMNEY SYSTEMS 20 TOSIDES COMPLETE WITH COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INSTRUCTION MANUAL MARCO 79300 SERIES T
17. GRAPHICAL BARRIERS CLOSE TO CHIMNEY Anything close to the chimney that is taller than the chimney will in some way affect the draft These types of influences can generally be corrected by caps that isolate the chimney like wind directional or vacuum caps Page 5 PROTECTING THE GOLD ON THE FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR Gold is the very best material available for plating fireplace fronts but it is not indestructible The most common complaint with any plated surface on a wood burning appliance is discoloration This can only be caused by heat or chemicals The discoloration is permanent and cannot be removed The following warnings will help you protect the shine in the gold plating NOTE IF YOU ARE INSTALLING YOUR FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR INTO A NEW MASONRY OR BLOCK IN FIREPLACE YOU SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING WARNING ON ACID WASH Acid Wash Warning In the past gold faceplates and or doors have become severely tarnished as a direct result of acid wash that has not been properly neutralized on masonry fireplaces This condition occurs when the masonry fireplace is newly constructed and muriatic acid is used to remove excess mortar If the mason does not adequately neutralize this muriatic acid with ammonia and water the acid will be left on the brick Whenever the fireplace is heated either from a fire or from room heat acid vapors will be released from the brick These vapors are extremely corrosive and will attack any metal surface in the immedia
18. It is located along the roof of the firebox and is accessed from within Its purpose is to re ignite the flue gases before they exit up the chimney This process called catalytic light off increases the heat output of your fireplace and reduces the amount of emissions While starting a fire the catalytic combustor is by passed to allow the fire to get up to temperature Once the fire is up to temperature the combustor by pass control can be pushed in to allow the flue gases to be routed through the catalytic combustor The amount of time it takes for the fire to get up to temperature varies depending upon the amount of draft and quality of wood In most cases the appliance is up to temperature in 30 minutes or less When to Push in the Combustor By Pass The temperature in the appliance and the flue gases entering the combustor must be raised to between 500 and 700 degrees F for the catalytic combustor to work correctly During the start up of a cold appliance a medium to high heat range setting must be maintained for a minimum of 20 minutes This insures that the appliance catalyst and fuel are all stabilized at their proper operating temperature Even though it is possible to have gas temperatures reach 600 degrees F within 2 to 3 minutes after a fire is started if the fire is allowed to die down immediately it may go out and the combustor may stop working Once the combustor starts working the heat generated in it by burning the smoke will keep
19. Y PRECAUTIONS GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS MUST NEVER BE USED TO START THE FIRE OR FRESHEN UP THE FIRE DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE e ASHES MUST BE DISPOSED OF INA METAL CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID AND PLACED ON A NON COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE BEFORE FINAL DISPOSAL NEVER TRY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY PART OF THE APPLIANCE UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL ALL OTHER WORK SHOULD BE DONE BY A TRAINED TECHNICIAN DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE APPLIANCE OR AN EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE OR CHIMNEY TO INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE e WAIT UNTIL THE APPLIANCE HAS COOLED BEFORE CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC GRANTS NO WARRANTY IMPLIED OR STATED FOR THE INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR APPLIANCE AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE S e ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER S MANUAL KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR LATER USE TABLE OF CONTENTS Page IMPORTANT INFORMATION INTOdU CON ua A Ad 1 Safety Precaution Sna aaae aaa aaa aaa a ved ale esas out na ee le ak cece aeiia 2 Fealures And SDecCihiGAHONS cin ill 4 Chimney Size And Proper Draliisacnc acta deduce tien too 5 Protecting The Gold On The Fireplace Xtrordinalr cesecesceseeceeceeececeeeeeeeeeaneeeseeaeeeeseeaees 6 OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Location and Use of Controls casi
20. chimney is fully sealed and is secure A Blower Cleaning Every year the blower should be cleaned of any dirt or dust that may have accumulated The blower housing on your Fireplace Xtrordinair is a separate unit located away from the fireplace Locate the intake grill that fits over the blower housing and remove the four screws that hold the grill in place with a 1 4 nutdriver Remove both the filter and filter screen Vacuum out any dirt or dust that may have accumulated inside the blower housing Shake the filter and filter holder to remove any dirt or dust that may have accumulated Replace the filter screen filter blue side facing the intake grill and intake grill and re attach with the four screws removed See the illustration below Filter Blower Housing Filter Screen Ph After removing the intake grill insert the filter screen into the blower housing Page Intake Grill Remove the four screws that go into these holes with a 1 4 nutdriver Then re install the grill after placing the filter screen Place the filter into the filter screen with the blue side facina outwards 22 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE SAVE TIME AND MONEY CHECK THIS LIST BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE To eliminate unnecessary service calls first read all the instructions in this manual carefully The following checklist provides possible s
21. combustor assembly Replace the catalytic combustor by pushing it in from the front Make sure to keep the gasket that is attached to the new catalytic combustor from being damaged while it is inserted Before re assembling the combustor assembly to the fireplace check the gasket on the combustor for wear Replace it if necessary Push the Old Catalytic Combustor Out of the Combustor Assembly from the Rear Check this Gasket for Deterioration Combustor Assembly Catalytic Combustor 7 To re assemble the combustor assembly follow the directions in reverse order Make sure to center and align the assembly before attaching the combustor by pass control rods to the rods that come off of the combustor assembly Page 28 5 YEAR WARRANTY TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC warrants the FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR appliance to be defect free in material and workmanship for five 5 years from the date of purchase with the exception of the glass gold plating paint brick refractory removable baffle parts and blowers The blowers and removable baffle parts are warranted for one 1 year from the date of purchase to be defect free in material and workmanship The glass paint bricks gold plating and refractory are not warranted Exclusions to this limited warranty include Injury malfunction to the product loss damage defect failure to function due to accident negligence misuse improper installation alteration
22. de the firebox and check for any scale that may have built up during the heating season Remove any scale from the inside of the firebox with a wire brush or scraper With a flashlight check to see that all of the firebrick lining the firebox is in good condition If any of the firebrick is cracked or broken follow the directions in the section titled REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS for removal and replacement of any damaged firebrick APPLIANCE TOUCH UP The outside of the appliance can be touched up using high temperature Forrest Stove Brite paint available at your eee ee dealer This will improve the looks of your appliance but is not 75 0 A necessary To touch up paint first sand the area to be painted with 120 grit sandpaper clean it with water only and dry with a clean cloth Paint using light covering coats The newly Touch up painted area will appear darker until the paint goes through the co curing process A aA Page 21 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Continued CHIMNEY SYSTEM CLEANING We recommend you have your chimney system and appliance checked and cleaned by a competent chimney sweep at least once a year The chimney should be fully sealed and securely attached The chimney termination should be free of all blockage ash leaves etc r ees Check the chimney termination for any blockage ash leaves etc lt Check to make sure the
23. e been removed can be replaced by following the previous directions in reverse order There is no need to remove all of the firebricks when replacing just one firebrick The only time all of the firebricks should be removed is when the appliance needs to be lightened or when the firebox is being cleaned thoroughly REMOVING THE SIDE FIREBRICKS 1 Make sure the appliance is cool and cleaned out 2 Remove the doors by opening each one 90 degrees and pulling it upwards Make sure to grasp the door by both ends It is heavy and can be damaged 3 Remove the side firebricks in the order listed below The side firebricks are held in place by metal clips that attach to the side of the firebox Grasp the bricks one at a time from the bottom and pivot them out from the bottom SIDE FIREBRICKS TOP VIEW 7 8 9 10 ra Y B E 4 When replacing any of the side firebricks use firebrick available from your dealer The dimensions of the side firebricks are 1 1 4 thick 4 1 2 wide and 9 long The left side firebrick located in front Brick 1 has a hole drilled in it for gas line installation If this firebrick is damaged and needs to be replaced make sure to specify this when ordering a replacement firebrick A REMOVING THE BOTTOM FIREBRICKS 1 Make sure the appliance is cool and cleaned out 2 Remove the doors by opening each one 90 degrees and pulling it upwards Make sure to grasp t
24. e importance of this when you purchased your fireplace If you experience any of the above problems check for the following and correct 1 IMPROPER CHIMNEY HEIGHT Your chimney must extend above the roof to the proper height in order to promote sufficient draft If the chimney doesn t extend at least 3 above a flat roof or at least 2 higher than any point within 10 on a pitched roof then your chimney may have to be extended see the installation instructions for more details This will be especially true if you experience a lazy slow burning fire or smoking into room when you open the loading doors Don t mistake these symptoms for trying to burn wet wood Minimum 2 CHIMNEY SIZE Your Fireplace Xtrordinair is tested with 8 ID metal chimney and 12 x 12 clay flue liner The use of any other size is not recommended and is likely to cause problems in achieving proper draft 3 ELBOW RESTRICTIONS If the chimney has too many elbows it will reduce the draft and you may have to extend the chimney to increase the draft See installation instructions for more details and certain restrictions 4 COLD AIR BLOCK If the chimney is located outside of the home it will not heat up as well to create a draft This will especially be true of masonry chimneys in cold weather Starting a paper fire in the firebox will in most cases put sufficient temperature in the chimney to start a draft before beginning to add kindling 5 TREES OR OTHER TOPO
25. e performance and limit the fuel load capacity Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be stored on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from any combustible material pending final disposal If the ashes are to be disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Other waste must not be placed in this container CLEANING OF GOLD PLATED SURFACES Gold is the very best material available for plating fireplace fronts but it is not indestructible The most common complaint with any plated surface on a wood burning appliance is discoloration This can only be caused by heat and chemicals The discoloration is permanent and cannot be removed without removing the gold plating The following suggestions will C o help you keep the shine in your gold plating Denatured Keep plating free of dust and finger prints with DENATURED ALCOHOL Alcohol applied with a very soft cloth Do not use any other cleaners or polishes Do not start a fire if there are finger prints or smudges on the gold plating as they could become permanently etched in the gold plating Make sure that ES the brick or stone is free of acid before installing the gold plating consult your mason Page 17 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Continued GLASS CLEANING Clean the glass only when the a
26. easoned wood is wood that has been dried for at least one year 4 A small more intense fire is preferable to a large smoldering one that will deposit creosote within the system 5 Establish a routine for using your new appliance Be aware that the hotter the fire the less creosote is deposited on the glass and chimney system Weekly inspection and cleaning may be necessary during times of heavy appliance usage Contact your local fire authority for information on how to handle a chimney fire Have a clearly understood plan to handle such a fire 6 We recommend you have your chimney system and appliance checked and cleaned by a competent chimney sweep at least once a year CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR INSPECTION amp CLEANING It is important to periodically monitor the operation of the catalytic combustor to insure that it is functioning properly and to determine when it needs to be cleaned or replaced A non functioning combustor will result in a loss of heating efficiency and an increase in creosote and emissions The following is a list of ways to monitor the catalytic combustor Visual Inspection amp Cleaning Of The Catalytic Combustor Combustors should be visually inspected before and after each heating season to determine if physical degradation has occurred Removal of the mixing screen in front of the combustor is required for this inspection Refer to the REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS section of this owner s manual for
27. es in excess of 500 degrees F there will be excessive smoke leaving the chimney You should check to make sure that your firewood is dry and seasoned Wet or green wood will cause the combustor to not light off until the moisture is evaporated Because the combustor is not working under these conditions excessive amounts of creosote can be deposited in the chimney system Using A Temperature Probe To Check The Catalytic Combustor Visual inspection of the catalytic combustor should provide a suitable method for monitoring this component in your fireplace If a more detailed monitoring process is desired a temperature probe can be used to monitor the fireplace while it is in operation Your Fireplace Xtrordinair is equipped with a hook up for a temperature probe to monitor combustor operation There is a two prong connector plug behind the blower speed control for a Condar Temp meter Model 9 85 To attach the Temp meter attach a matching connector plug or splice the wires coming from the Temp meter to the two prong connector plug behind the blower speed control A properly functioning combustor typically maintains temperatures in excess of 500 to 1000 degrees F If combustor temperatures are not in excess of 500 degrees F refer to the section Visual Inspection amp Cleaning Of The Catalytic Combustor in this owner s manual to determine the problem FIREBOX INSPECTION AND CLEANING At the end of each heating season remove all of the ash insi
28. hat course of action to take TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC at its option will repair or replace any defective part on your FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR appliance if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship within the time frame stated within this limited warranty To register your TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC Five 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 E Kirkland WA 98033 OTHER RIGHTS This warranty provides you with certain legal rights You may have additional rights which vary from state to state in regards to this warranty APPLIANCE SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME AND ADDRESS Travis Industries Inc reserves the right to change without notice product features or specifications described gt Travis Industries Inc 10850 117th Place N E Kirkland WA 98033 Page 29 SAFETY LABEL Warnock Hersey isrepeactony sur emertace seRiaLNO Bl 3 6 A B l amas FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR MODELNO 44431 O 36A aa ORE REPORT NO 6377 FEBRUARY 92 INSTALL AND USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA Manvtactuted By Travis Industries Inc 10850 117th PI N E Kirkland WA 98933 CAUTION THIS UNIT MUST BE SET ON A MIN 11 HI
29. he door by both ends It is heavy and can be damaged easily 3 Remove the side firebricks following the directions listed above Page 26 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Continued Removing and Replacing the Firebricks Continued REMOVING THE BOTTOM FIREBRICKS Continued 4 Remove the bottom firebricks in the order listed below Note the position of each firebrick as they are being removed from the firebox Certain firebricks have unique dimensions which require that their relative position is correct when they are replaced BOTTOM FIREBRICK TOP VIEW A 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 5 When replacing any of the bottom firebricks use firebrick available from your dealer Every bottom firebrick is 1 1 4 thick The other dimensions vary depending upon the firebrick being replaced Use the chart below in conjunction with the illustration above to determine the dimensions of the firebrick to be replaced Dimensions of Firebrick Brick 1 2 3 5 6 9 Removing and Replacing the Catalytic Combustor Before replacing the catalytic combustor make sure it is inoperable by conducting the steps for testing the catalytic combustor in the section CARE amp MAINTENANCE The catalytic combustor is fragile and should not be removed unless being replaced Before attempting to remove the catalytic combustor allow the fireplace to sit f
30. hen turn the inner nut until the desired distance is obtained Then tighten the outer nut against the inner nut making sure the inner nut does not turn by holding it in place with an open end wrench If the door is too tight the handle can not be turned down all the way the latch needs to be adjusted away from the door To do this first remove the outer nut the washer next to it and the latch Then loosen the inner nut approximately 1 2 turn Re assemble the items that were removed making sure to line the latch up correctly with the flat side of the threaded shaft Test the door to see if door handle can be turned down all the way If it still needs adjustment remove both of the nuts the latch and the washers Re assemble the handle this time putting all three of the washers between the door and the inner nut This will loosen the latch a significant amount To make minor adjustments loosen the outer nut then turn the inner nut until the desired distance is obtained Then tighten the outer nut against the inner nut making sure the inner nut does not turn by holding it in place with an open end wrench Washers G SY Used as Door Gasket Latch spacers lt ht Door A ni Handle Threaded portion of handle Outer Nut Inner Nut CHECK FOR CREOSOTE Creosote is a tarry liquid or solid resulting from the distilling of wood during the c
31. led by a thermostat located under the firebox which turns the blower on automatically as the firebox heats up approximately 45 minutes from start The blower will continue to run as long as the firebox has sufficient heat Adjust the blower speed by turning the control knob in the lower right corner of the fireplace face see the illustration below For low heat range settings operate at the lowest setting and increase the air flow as the heat range setting is increased by turning the control knob clockwise The fireplace is equipped with an automatic blower shut off switch to shut off the blower when the doors are opened The blower will always run as long as the firebox has sufficient heat and the doors remain closed Arched Face Square Face Combustor Combustion Air Control Combustor Combustion Air Control By Pass Control By Pass Control ag UR gar a DTT TTT TTT TTT TION d fr Blower Speed Control Blower Speed Control Page 7 OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Continued To build a fire in disregard of the information provided in this section can cause permanent damage to your appliance and void your warranty This appliance is not designed for use with the door open Burning with the loading door open could create a safety hazard Burning Procedure 1 Open the door and place some paper and kindling or a solid wax impregnated firestarter inside the appliance 2 Make sure that the combustion air intake control is
32. low Make sure to follow the directions closely when performing one of the procedures If re assembly directions are not given with the instructions re assemble by following the directions in reverse order All of these procedures can be done without special tools e Removing and Replacing the Glass e Removing and Replacing the Door Gasket e Removing and Replacing the Firebricks e Removing and Replacing the Catalytic Combustor Page 24 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Continued Removing and Replacing the Glass DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE WITH BROKEN OR MISSING GLASS IF THE GLASS DOES BREAK FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW TO REPLACE THE GLASS To remove the glass simply remove the fiberglass packing rope that holds the window in place The fiberglass packing rope acts as a wedge between the window and the glass retainer After removing the fiberglass packing rope the glass with the gasket attached can be slid up and away from the U shaped retainer The replacement glass comes with the gasket attached Use only Travis Industries glass which is made specifically for this model available from your dealer Place the glass in position and carefully push the packing rope between the glass and the retainer on the sides and bottom Push just enough to create a snug fit between the glass and retainer GROSS SECTION Glass with gasket attached __ Fiberglass Packing Rope Act
33. moved or altered in any way Only the original purchaser of an FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR appliance is covered by this warranty If the appliance is used for commercial purposes it is excluded from this warranty No dealer distributor or similar person has the authority to represent or warrant FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR products beyond the terms contained within this warranty TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC assumes no liability for such warranties or representations THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY SUPPLIED BY TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC THE MANUFACTURER OF THE APPLIANCES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED AND PURCHASER S RECOURSE IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN This warranty is limited to the time frame set forth above In some states time limitations on warranties do not apply HOW TO USE YOUR TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC FIVE YEAR WARRANTY If you find your appliance to be defective in workmanship or material within a 5 year period from the date of purchase contact your local authorized FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR dealer If your dealer is unable to repair your appliance s defect you may process a warranty claim through TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC including the name of the dealership where you purchased the appliance a copy of your receipt showing the date of the appliance s purchase and the serial number on your appliance At that time you will be directed by TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC on w
34. n of the dangers associated with fire and the presence of a hot appliance Touching a radiating surface can cause serious burns Child guards are available through your dealer 9 Keep loading door closed at all times except to load fuel 10 Keep all wood and logs behind the log retainer Avoid placing logs and fire against viewing glass 11 Maintain the door and glass seal and keep them in good condition 12 Do not modify your combustion air control to allow more air into your appliance 13 Do not burn any kind of coal in this appliance 14 Do not slam door or strike glass Page 16 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule The following schedule should be followed to insure your appliance stays in peak condition Weekly Maintenance The following should be done once a week ASH DISPOSAL CLEANING OF GOLD PLATED SURFACES GLASS CLEANING Bi Monthly Maintenance The following should be done every two months during the heating season DOOR AND WINDOW GASKET INSPECTION LUBRICATE DOOR LATCH INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT CHECK FOR CREOSOTE Yearly Maintenance The following should be done after each heating season CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR INSPECTION amp CLEANING FIREBOX INSPECTION AND CLEANING APPLIANCE TOUCH UP BLOWER CLEANING CHIMNEY SYSTEM CLEANING Maintenance Instructions ASH DISPOSAL During constant periods of use ashes must be periodically removed from the appliance to prevent a build up which will affect th
35. ng the wood and evaporating the contained moisture Cover with 4 mil Polyethylene Prevailing Winds Raise stack off the ground to increase air flow Many arrangements for plastic covering are possible Thin 2 millimeter clear polyethylene sheeting sold for drop cloths or garden mulching is not recommended because it is easily torn The 4 millimeter thickness is more satisfactory and less costly than 6 millimeter Any clear polyethylene deteriorates badly after a few months of exposure to full sunlight so the stack may have to be re roofed to remain dry over winter Page 13 OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Continued Seasoning Wood Continued The bathroom scales can be used to check if firewood is still seasoning Weigh a basket or bag of a few pieces of firewood Place them back in the wood pile as an identified unit Then weigh them again in about a month If they have lost weight the wood is still drying Cracks that appear in the end of logs are good signs that the wood is well seasoned Generally wood that is 1 cut to length 2 split and 3 stacked in the open preferably with a cover during the winter should be thoroughly seasoned by the next heating season Storing Wood Firewood is best stored outdoors under cover and near the house so that valuable space in the house is not used insects are kept outside and the dirt problem is reduced Store the wood under cover to keep it dry and its fuel value high It can be stored
36. ntents in American elm northern red oak and white ash are 95 80 and 46 respectively When drying wood the greater the surface area exposed to the air the more rapid the drying Therefore stack the wood in loose piles that are raised off the ground Wood greater than 8 inches in diameter or longer than 4 feet dries very slowly Reduce the size of such sticks by splitting and or sawing OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Continued Seasoning Wood Continued Place firewood in an open area to obtain rapid drying and to prevent deterioration Preferably put a cover on the top tier of wood If you cut trees in summer let them lie for a week The leaves will draw moisture from the wood and dry it more quickly than if you limb the tree immediately Seasoning can be accelerated greatly by simply stacking fuelwood in a sunny location and then covering it with clear plastic sheeting In sunny weather temperatures within the plastic covering will rise much higher than outside warming the wood and evaporating the contained moisture The water vapor produced either escapes or condenses on the plastic covering therefore some arrangement for ventilation is necessary It is also desirable to hold the plastic away from the rough ends of the wood to prevent abrasion allow air to flow and keep any condensation from re wetting the wood SOLAR WOOD DRYER In sunny weather the temperature within the dryer rises much higher than outside temperatures warmi
37. olutions to common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance If you do have a problem that you cannot fix yourself call the dealer where you purchased your appliance When calling have this manual handy with the model serial number and purchase date of your appliance Problem Possible Cause Don t Call for Service Until You Check Start up fire extinguishes Combustion air control Combustion air control is open itself closed e Wet wood e Wood is dry amp Seasoned Fire sluggish or lazy Bad Fuel e Wood is dry amp Seasoned e Restricted Flue e Chimney is clean amp Poor Draft unrestricted Sufficient chimney length amp correct size e Combustor plugged Combustor is not clogged with flyash vacuum or brush with a soft brush Smoke smell inside e Restricted chimney or Chimney is clean amp house down draft unrestricted e Chimney is not receiving a down draft due to wind or other obstruction Air leak from faulty door Door and glass gasket are in or glass gasket good condition and sealing properly e Door is out of Door is aligned with the adjustment opening so the door gasket makes an airtight fit around the Opening Appliance won t shut Air leak from faulty door Door and glass gasket are in down to a low burn rate or glass gasket good condition and sealing properly e Door is out of Door is aligned with the alignmen
38. ombustion process Using wet wood or burning at lower temperatures will result in a heavier creosote deposit Creosote vapors will condense in a relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the interior surface of the chimney and flue pipes considerably reducing their diameter When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot and dangerous fire The chimney should be inspected at least once every 2 months during the heating season to determine if a creosote build up of approximately 1 4 has accumulated If this is the case the creosote should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Page 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Continued CHECK FOR CREOSOTE Continued Most problems with creosote are due to poor chimneys with low draft and or cold chimney walls and to a low rate of burn when little heat is needed during the spring and fall months Burning green and wet wood also creates creosote To prevent creosote accumulation 1 Burn your appliance with the combustion air control wide open for about 20 30 minutes daily during the burning season This will burn out creosote deposits in your appliance 2 Burn the appliance with the combustion air control wide open for about 20 minutes every time you apply fresh wood This allows the wood to achieve the charcoal stage faster and burns the wood vapors which might otherwise be deposited within the system 3 Burn only seasoned dry wood S
39. or approximately 24 hours without a fire 1 Pull the combustor by pass control all the way out Page 27 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Continued Removing and Replacing the Catalytic Combustor Continued 2 Reach into the firebox and remove the baffle that is along the roof of the firebox right behind the doors by sliding it backwards and then pivoting it down Remove the Baffle by Sliding it Backwards then Rotating it Down 3 Disconnect the combustor Combustor Assembly Rotate Combustor assembly from the combustor by SN Assembly Down pass control rods The combustor assembly will have to be rotated down to allow the two J rods coming off of the assembly to disconnect from the combustor by pass control rods Combustor By Pass Control Rods 4 Remove the mixing screen from Combustor Assembly the combustor assembly by pulling A it up and off the two rods that stick out of the combustor assembly 5 Remove the combustor assembly A by rotating it down from the front A and allowing it to slide off of the A Z ledge that it sits on oe J Remove Mixing 0 Screen 6 To remove the existing catalytic combustor from the combustor assembly push it out from the rear Keep in mind that the catalytic combustor is ceramic and that pressure should be exerted over a large surface to reduce any chipping Remove any gasketing that may still be attached to the
40. ppliance is cool using a non abrasive cleaner If the glass cracks or breaks let the appliance cool before replacing it DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE WITH BROKEN OR MISSING GLASS IF THE GLASS DOES BREAK FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE SECTION TITLED REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THE GLASS DOOR AND WINDOW GASKET INSPECTION A damaged or deteriorated window or door gasket will allow air to enter the appliance through the space between the door and firebox This may allow smoke to enter the room and hamper efficient burning Inspect the door gasket to make sure it is flexible and completely intact Any torn or broken gaskets should be replaced by following the directions in the section titled REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Window Gasket Door Gasket LUBRICATE It is highly recommended that you periodically lubricate any moving parts such as the door hinges and combustion air control This will eliminate any scraping or squeaking noises as well as allow the parts to move freely A high temperature lubricant such as Permatex Industrial R Anti seize lubricant is required Graphite or low temperature lubricants will only last a few days DOOR LATCH INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT The door latch must be tested periodically to insure that a tight seal is being maintained between the door gasket and the fireplace To test the door latch close the fireplace door and
41. r energy that should be used for heating your home When a wet piece of wood is placed in your appliance it will also cause more creosote accumulation on the glass in the appliance flue and chimney The primary reason for this is as the water evaporates from the wood it will spit creosote like material If you can hear your wood sizzle or you can see moisture bubbling from the ends of the logs placed in a HOT appliance your wood is too wet Another big advantage to burning seasoned wood aside from higher efficiency and less creosote is LESS POLLUTION Seasoning Wood Green wood will burn but seasoned or dry wood is lighter has more heat value and is less apt to form creosote deposits Any moisture in the wood reduces the recoverable heat because water absorbs heat in the process of being changed to steam The net heat from a pound of completely dry no moisture hardwood is about 7 950 BTU s All wood has some moisture in it which reduces the net usable heat at a rate of 1 200 BTU s per pound of water The moisture in the wood of living trees varies among species within a species and even within individual trees Frequently there is a significant difference between the quantity of moisture contained in the central column of heartwood of a tree and the outer layers of sapwood which is surrounded with bark For example freshly cut American beech has been found to have a heartwood moisture content of 72 In contrast heartwood moisture co
42. removal instructions Do not remove the catalyst from the combustor assembly unless it needs replacement because it is fragile Check the combustor for plugging If the front of the combustor and or mixing screen is covered with a fine dust plugging some of the openings either vacuum it or use a soft paint brush to brush off the dust Check to see if the combustor is cracked broken or deteriorated Replace the combustor if damaged available at your dealer Periodic Inspection Of Catalytic Combustor Performance To get an indication of whether the catalyst is working compare the amount of smoke leaving the chimney when the smoke is being routed through the combustor to the amount of smoke leaving the chimney when the smoke is not routed through the combustor by pass open Page 20 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Continued CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR INSPECTION amp CLEANING Continued mode Use the following three steps to determine your catalytic combustor s performance Step 1 Light fireplace Let the fireplace reach operating temperature Step 2 With smoke routed through the catalyst By pass closed go outside and observe the emissions leaving the chimney Step 3 Open the by pass and again observe the emissions leaving the chimney You should see significantly more smoke when the exhaust is not routed through the combustor by pass mode Be careful not to confuse smoke with steam from wet wood If you can t operate with combustor temperatur
43. s as a Wedge to Hold the Glass in Place Retainer U Shaped Removing and Replacing the Door Gasket A damaged or deteriorated door gasket will allow air to enter the appliance through the space between the door and firebox This will allow smoke to enter the room and hamper efficient burning The door gasket is held in place with special cement made to withstand extreme heat To remove the gasket carefully pull the gasket away from the door and scrape any excess cement off the door Note its position To replace use the manufacturer s gasket and cement provided by your dealer and re attach the gasket making sure it is aligned in the same way as the original CFA Note position of worn door gasket before removing Door gasket attaches with adhesive included with gasket Page 25 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Continued Removing and Replacing the Firebricks The firebricks inside your wood burning appliance are used to store the radiating heat and create a more thorough combustion inside the firebox Occasionally one of them will crack and require replacement Before any bricks are removed make sure the appliance is cool and cleaned out When replacing a specific firebrick follow the directions below for removing the firebricks Once the broken firebrick is removed it can be replaced and the firebricks that hav
44. secure the latch Grasp the right side door handle and pull it back and forth There should be approximately 1 16 of play The handle should also be able to be turned all the way down This movement is due to the door gasket compressing and expanding If there is more than 1 16 of play or if the door handle can not be turned down all the way follow the directions in the following paragraphs to adjust the door The door latch is held onto the handle with two nuts refer to the illustration on the following page These nuts work in conjunction with three washers to space the latch the appropriate distance away from the door The closer the latch is to the door the tighter the latch will hold The farther away from the door the latch is to the door the more loose the latch will hold Page 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Continued If the door is too loose it has more than 1 16 of play the latch needs to be adjusted closer to the door tightened To do this first remove the outer nut the washer next to it the latch the inner nut and the two washers next to the inner nut Re assemble the handle putting only one of the washers between the door and the inner nut The inner nut should only be tightened slightly over tightening will prevent the handle from turning Put the other two washers between the latch and the nut farther away from the door This will tighten the latch by approximately 1 16 To make minor adjustments loosen the outer nut t
45. t Opening so the door gasket makes an airtight fit around the Opening Page 23 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Several components inside your appliance are serviceable by you These components are usually easy to remove and replace without special tools Before you attempt to carry out any of these steps be sure to read through the entire section To order new parts use the chart below to order the appropriate part number through your dealer Use only parts from your dealer made specifically for your appliance Replacement Parts Part Name PartNumber Part Description 5 8 x 1 16 White Gasket Lined with black gasket Phenolic 4 1 2 x 9 x 1 1 4 Un Cut See Below Black Phenolic This Manual 1 2 Round White Gasket Included with stove Filters Dirt Particles Catalytic Combustor Replacement Information The catalytic combustor supplied with this appliance is a Corning Inc Model 3 125 X 14 25 X 3 16 cell density 16 per square inch Consult the combustor warranty supplied with this appliance Warranty claims for the combustor should be addressed to Corning Incorporated Technical Products Division Corning New York 14831 607 974 9000 If you have any warranty questions concerning your combustor please direct your questions to Corning Inc You will be given information about how to package and return your combustor Removal Instructions The remaining text in this section details the items be
46. te area of the fireplace Gold plated surfaces will develop a cloudy film Replacement of the faceplate and or doors WILL NOT CURE THIS PROBLEM The correct repair is to have the masonry contractor come out to the house and wash down the entire fireplace face to neutralize this acid condition If this is a new home the repair should be covered under warranty by the home builder If this is an older home the consumer may have some recourse from the seller We stress that this condition is not a defect in the manufacture of the plating but an acid problem with the brick or stone of the fireplace face You can test your brickwork for improper neutralization by using a spa or pool test strip which is available at spa and pool stores Apply one drop of water to your brick and touch the test strip to the brick Refer to instructions on the packaging when reading the test strip If the strip shows a high acid content you will need to take steps to properly neutralize your brick Please be aware that the warranty for your Fireplace Xtrordinair will not cover damage to the plating as a result of an improperly neutralized acid wash A ACID WASH lt Heat Warning Gold plating is inherently resistant to heat and will not discolor under normal conditions However there are some conditions that may damage the gold surfaces due to excessive heat you should be aware of The Fireplace Xtrordinair was designed and safety tested to
47. withstand a full load of normal wood burning at the highest burn rate However do not use the fireplace continuously at this high temperature level Be careful with hot burning wood dense wood or wood that is in small pieces If any part of the interior of the fireplace is glowing red the fireplace is over fired and should be turned to a lower burn rate and allowed to cool down Also be aware of excessive temperatures due to a power outage shutting off the blower With the blower disconnected from power the heat from the fireplace will build up quicker and not dissipate as well During power outages do not run the fireplace at high burn rate settings Page 6 OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE Location and Use of Controls NOTE The Combustion Air Control and Combustor By Pass Control become hot during operation Use a glove to adjust these controls while the appliance is hot Combustion Air Control The Combustion Air Control is located over the door on the right side and is operated by sliding it from left to right When the control is completely to the left it is in the fully open position When it is completely to the right it is in the fully closed position Combustor By Pass Control The Combustor By Pass Control is located in the center of the faceplate above the door and is operated by pushing or pulling the control When pulled out all the way the catalytic combustor is bypassed Blower Speed Control The blower system is control
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