Lopi Freedom Bay Fireplace Insert, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...iance 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 2009 Travis Industries Inc 10 00 100 01163 4050922 Listed Tested to U L 1482 and U L C S628 Report B0506PRT 001 ...

Page 2: ...llation and 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 Freedom Bay 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 need...

Page 3: ... Operation 15 Starting a Fire 15 Adjusting the Burn Rate 17 Ash Removal 17 Blower Operation 18 Re Loading the Stove 18 Overnight Burn 18 Normal Operating Sounds 18 Hints for Burning 19 Selecting Wood 19 Troubleshooting 20 Maintaining Your Appliance Daily Maintenance while stove is in use 22 Remove Ash if necessary 22 Clean the Glass if necessary 22 Monthly Maintenance while appliance is in use 23 ...

Page 4: ... appliance must be properly installed to prevent the possibility of a house fire The instructions must be strictly adhered to Do not use makeshift methods or compromise in the installation Ok Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restrictions or inspection requirements in your area Notify your insurance company of this appliance as well Inspec...

Page 5: ...odifications to an existing masonry fireplace or chimney to install this appliance Do not make any changes to the appliance to increase combustion air Allow the appliance to cool before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning Overfiring the appliance may cause a house fire If a unit or chimney connector glows you are overfiring Maintain the door and glass seal and keep them in good condition Avoi...

Page 6: ... M2 to 209 M2 Maximum BTUs per Hour Cord Wood Calculation 74 300 Overall Efficiency Oregon Method 70 Maximum Burn Time Up to 12 Hours Heating capacity will vary depending 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 Dimensions 21 3 4 Measure side clearances from the side of the insert Electrical Line may...

Page 7: ...s fireplace insert and notify your insurance company before proceeding with installation Preparation for Installation Check for damage to the exterior of the fireplace insert dents should be reported scratches can be fixed by applying touch up paint Check the interior of the firebox replace cracked firebrick and make sure baffle is in place The fireplace insert can be lightened by removing the fir...

Page 8: ...743mm 29 1 4 743mm d Width rear 29 1 4 743mm 21 1 4 540mm e Depth 15 3 4 400mm 18 7 8 480mm f Hearth Depth 20 3 4 527mm 17 5 8 449mm g Hearth Width 45 1 4 1150mm 45 1 4 1150mm h Facing Width 56 1 4 1429mm 56 1 4 1429mm i Facing Height 50 1 4 1277mm 40 1 4 1023mm With Mantel Shield 37 1 4 947mm N A j Mantel Height 52 1 4 1328mm 40 1 4 1023mm With Mantel Shield 39 1 4 997mm N A Figure 2 This is the ...

Page 9: ...eel liner positive connection Entire fireplace including chimney must be clean and undamaged Any damage must be repaired prior to installation of the insert Chimney height 15 4 572 M minimum 33 10 1 M maximum Entire fireplace including chimney must meet local building requirements This fireplace insert must be installed with a continuous chimney liner of 6 in diameter extending from the fireplace ...

Page 10: ...nsert Use a 3 4 socket wrench to screw the bolts down clockwise until the insert is level see c MASONRY NOTE You may wish to place a metal plate below the bolt if the masonry is weak SEALING THE COVER PLATE We recommend sealing the cover plate with furnace cement place on underside of cover plate BOLT LENGTH The included bolts allow approximately 1 26mm of rise If additional rise is required use a...

Page 11: ... installation much easier Contact RLH for additional details www chim flex com The liner must be stainless steel connector or flexible vent Follow the liner manufacturer s insturctions for installation and support Remove damper or wire it open Airtight Insulated Clean Out Combustible Mantle Flue Liner See the section Insert Placement Requirements for minimum clearances and hearth required Cap prev...

Page 12: ...mplate and place it inside the fireplace If the template fits correctly in its planned location go to the next step If it does not make a new template with the appropriate corrections until it fits correctly 3 With the template in place mark the location of the flue see Dimensions on page 6 This location approximates the center of the flue when the insert is in place a slight offset may occur base...

Page 13: ...t Combustible Mantle Flue Liner See the section Insert Placement Requirements for minimum clearances and hearth required Cap prevents water from entering Install a non combustible cover plate to prevent water from entering the chimney Surround Panels Figure 7 Insert with Direct Connection NOTE Direct connections require installation of an airtight block off plate or damper adapter see Block off Pl...

Page 14: ... Gasket The door gasket might adhere to the paint on the front of the heater Leave the door slightly ajar for the first fire and be careful when opening the door after the first fire 2 to 4 hours Over Firing the Stove This stove was designed to operate at a high temperature But due to differences in vent configuration fuel and draft this appliance can be operated at an excessive temperature If the...

Page 15: ...flue creating more draft When pushed in the smoke goes around the baffle utilizing the secondary combustion and making the heater more efficient When starting or re loading pull the bypass out During normal operation push the bypass in Bypass Pushed In Used for normal operation Bypass Pulled Out Used for starting and re loading Use the included pull tool to operate the bypass rod ...

Page 16: ...ne gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this stove Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while it is in use If using a firestarter use only products specifically designed for stoves follow the manufacturer s instructions carefully If the smoke does not pass up the chimney ball up one sheet of newspaper place it in t...

Page 17: ...en to 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 Ash Removal ASHES Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be place...

Page 18: ... bypass pull it out 2 Open the door slightly Let the airflow inside the firebox to stabilize before opening the doors fully 3 Load wood onto the fire Overnight Burn This stove is large enough to accommodate burn times up to eight hours Follow the steps below to achieve an overnight burn 1 Move the air control to high burn and let the stove become hot burn for approximately 15 minutes 2 Load as muc...

Page 19: ...tes less creosote Testing Wood Moisture 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 Wet Wood Leads To Leads To Dry Wood Leads To Leads To Less Heat More H...

Page 20: ...e door approximately 1 inch Let air go into the firebox for a few seconds Once the smoke appears to be flowing up the chimney consistently open the door Insufficient Draft Chimney height and outside conditions can negatively affect draft In these cases a small amount of smoke may enter the home Adding more pipe or a draft inducing cap may help Stove Does Not Burn Hot Enough Wood is Wet see the sec...

Page 21: ...factors the burn time may be shorter then stated Make sure the doors are sealing and not allowing air into the firebox See the section Door and Glass Inspection on page 23 for details Check the ash bed for coals Often coals are still glowing under a slight bed of flyash By raking these into a pile you can re start your stove quickly ...

Page 22: ...away from all combustible materials pending final disposal ASHES Improperly disposed ashes lead to fires Hot ashes placed in cardboard boxes dumped in back yards or stored in garages are recipes for disaster Wood burning stoves are inherently dirty During cleaning have a vacuum ready to catch spilled ash make sure ash is entirely extinguished There are vacuum cleaners specifically made to remove a...

Page 23: ...dle Washers Door Frame Use a 9 16 socket wrench to remove this nut Side View of Door Handle Door Cam Adjustment To tighten remove a washer from the inside of the door frame To loosen place an additional washers on the inside of the door frame or loosen the nut 1 2 turn Exploded View Creosote Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which co...

Page 24: ... burning and creating odors The optional blower should be vacuumed every year to remove any buildup of dust lint etc Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any buildup on the screens of the blower Firebrick and Baffle Inspection Use the illustration on page 26 as a reference for checking the following items Make sure the appliance is cool before proceeding Baffle Firebricks check the bricks along the ceil...

Page 25: ...ew 8 225 20039 14 Set Screw 2 225 20038 Replacing the Glass The glass must not contact the door retainer or glass clips directly The glass gasket and glass clip gaskets insulate the glass to prevent cracking Do not over tighten the glass clips See Door Shell Installation pg 31 for details on removing the door handle and shell NOTE The glass gasket is placed in the grove along the inside perimeter ...

Page 26: ...7 5 Baffle Support Rear T 1 99900278 6 Damper Plate 1 98900320 7 Damper Slider 1 98900338 8 Damper Yoke 1 98900315 9 Damper Extension Rod with Pull Ring 1 98900334 10 Brick 9 x 4 5 un cut 21 175 00001 1 98900102 9 11 Brick Cut 8 25 x 4 5 2 251 00010 12 Brick Cut 6 25 x 4 5 2 251 00011 Floor and Side Firebrick Do not pry firebrick they chip and crack easily Remove the floor firebricks first The sid...

Page 27: ...ide the damper slider all the way forward 7 Reach into the firebox and push up on the damper yoke until the damper yoke separates from the damper slider Remove both the damper slider and damper plate by sliding them between the front two secondary air tubes REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1 Place the damper plate above the secondary air tubes in the rear center of the firebox 2 Position the damper slider...

Page 28: ...s dryers etc 6 This Warranty is void if a The unit has been operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine fluorine or other damaging chemicals b The unit is subject to submersion in water or prolonged periods of dampness or condensation c Any damage to the unit combustion chamber heat exchanger or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of but not limited to improper...

Page 29: ...nce if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship within the time frame stated within this 7 year warranty TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC will return your appliance freight charges years 1 to 5 prepaid by TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC to your regional distributor or dealership 4 Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call Mileage or service charges are not cove...

Page 30: ...ance to Combustibles and Hearth Requirements Masonry Fireplace Installations A B C With Shield D With Shield E F 15 in 381 mm 13 5 in 343 mm 30 in 762 mm 17 in 432 mm 32 in 813 mm 19 in 483 mm US 16 in 407 mm CAN 18 in 458 mm US 6 in 153 mm CAN 8 in 204 mm Electrical Rating Blower No 115V 60 Hz 1 8 Amps 99000125 Replace glass only with 5mm neoceramic or ceramic glass Do not route power cord under ...

Page 31: ...Swing the door retianer open Remove and discard the shipping latch and nut 9 16 Wrench Shipping Latch Door Retainer 2 Place the door shell face down on a non scratching surface Lift the door retainer off the hinges Insert the retainer into the door shell following the directions below Note how the door shell is guided into place Door Retainer Door Shell The indent on the door retainer slides into ...

Page 32: ...latch the door 6 Attach the ashlip trim and side frames following the directions below 9 16 Wrench NOTE in rare cases the door retainer may not line up with the door shell preventing the door handle from lining up correctly To adjust the position horizontally loosen the set screws see step 3 and adjust the door retainer position To adjust vertically remove the retainer and adjust the clips on the ...

Page 33: ...vection jacket and attach to the U Nuts Do not tighten the screws fully until the panels are aligned Rotate the panel back and place it so the inside flange fits inside the side convection jacket Note how the stove top fits into the notch Stove Top Notch 5 16 Nutdriver b c Place two U Nuts included with the insert over the inside flange on one of the side surround panels flat side in The flat side...

Page 34: ...mbly 26 Firebox Parts 26 Firebrick and Baffle Inspection 24 Firebrick Removal Replacement 26 Floor Protection Requirements Hearth 9 Glass Cleaning 22 Glass Replacement 25 Hearth Floor Protection 9 Heating Specifications 6 Hints for Burning 19 Installation planning 7 Installation Options 6 Installation 7 Listing Label 30 Maintenance 22 Masonry Fireplace 9 Monthly Maintenance 23 Noise Normal Operati...