Lopi Leyden, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... 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 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd SW Mukilteo WA 98275 Copyright 2008 T I 10 00 100 01177 4060802 Listed Tested to U L 1482 Test Report 028 S 75 2 ...

Page 2: ...perience We offer our continual support and guidance to help you achieve the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your appliance Important Information No other Lopi Leyden 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 require service of any type Model Lopi Leyden Serial Number Purch...

Page 3: ...rst Fire 19 Curing the Paint 19 Over Firing the Stove 19 Opening the Doors 20 Bypass Operation 21 Loading Lid Operation 21 Starting a Fire 22 Adjusting the Burn Rate 23 Approximate Air Control Settings 23 Operating Your Appliance continued Ash Removal 24 Ashpan Removal 24 Blower Operation 25 Re Loading the Stove 25 Overnight Burn 25 Normal Operating Sounds 25 Hints for Burning 26 Selecting Wood 26...

Page 4: ...erature appliance Young children should be supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance 36 Keep furniture drapes curtains wood paper and other combustibles a minimum of 36 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 makeshift methods or compromise in t...

Page 5: ...crease combustion air A A A A 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 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...

Page 6: ...roximate Maximum Heating Capacity in square feet Up to 2 000 Maximum BTU s per Hour Cord Wood Calculation 73 100 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 Weight 375 Lbs NOTE Measure si...

Page 7: ...tove can be lightened for transportation by removing the doors loading lid and firebricks Replace these components before operation Install the bypass handle included in the owner s pack see page 10 Stove Installation Considerations The table below details the six most common types of installations and the considerations for each type Alternative methods of installation are available if they compl...

Page 8: ...clearance installations require one of the chimneys and connectors listed below AMERI TEC model DCC connector with AMERI TEC UL 103 HT chimney DURAVENT model DVL connector with DURAVENT UL 103 HT chimney GSW Super Chimney Twenty One connected directly to appliance I C C Excel HP connector with I C C UL 103 HT chimney METALFAB model DW connector with METALFAB UL 103 HT chimney OLIVER MACLEOD PROVEN...

Page 9: ...ll Side Wall 2 5 8 Clearance D Typical Flue Center Singlewall 24 Reduced Clearance 17 5 Singlewall w Pipe Shield 14 Minimum Flue Center 31 3 4 3 1 4 Figure 2 Top View Corner Installation AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAA...

Page 10: ...le Figure 4 Figure 4 Rear Vent Configuration The rear vent configuration is only for masonry fireplace installations hearth stove All steel chimney applications require the top vent configuration The vent chimney connector may be directed to the rear of the appliance when installed into a masonry fireplace See Figure 5 for details The flue collar is held in place with three bolts and two nuts Use ...

Page 11: ...ails DO NOT USE CONNECTOR PIPE AS CHIMNEY The chimney connector should be as short and direct as possible No more than 180 o of elbows two 90 o elbows or two 45 o one 90 o elbow etc may be used for the entire system connector and chimney Horizontal runs should slope upwards 1 4 per foot and be a maximum 36 long The chimney connector must be installed with the crimped end pointing downwards see Fig...

Page 12: ...ficient Whenever elbows are used the draft is adversely affected Additional chimney height may be required to boost draft AA AA Chimney Cap See the section Chimney Termination Requirements for more details A A AA AA AA AA AA AA AA Factory Built Chimney Sections Minimum Air Space to Combustibles See Chimney Manufacturer s Instructions usually 2 Floor Penetration Equipment Attic Radiation Shield wit...

Page 13: ... of the chimney Figure 8 Outside Air Requirements Required for mobile homes and in certain localities check with building officials Must not be drawn from an enclosed space garage unventilated crawl space Requires 3 aluminum duct do not use plastic dryer vent and a hose clamp for securing to the stove Maximum 4 length NOTE A 10 length is allowed if using 4 diameter duct use a 3 to 4 converter If u...

Page 14: ...cel HP connector with I C C UL 103 HT chimney METALFAB model DW connector with METALFAB UL 103 HT chimney OLIVER MACLEOD PROVENT model PV connector with OLIVER MACLEOD UL 103 HT chimney SECURITY model DP connector with SECURITY UL 103 HT chimney SELKIRK model DSP connector with SELKIRK UL 103 HT chimney Standard Masonry Chimney with any one of the above listed connectors NOTE Reduced clearance con...

Page 15: ...e following clearances to combustibles drywall furniture etc A B F AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA C Measure clearances from the nearest edge of the stove top D E AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA C Figure 11 Minimum Clearance See the illustration above Reduced Clearance Connector A Sidewall to stove 18 00 B Backwall to stove 20 75 C Cornerwall to stove 14 00 D Connector to...

Page 16: ...quirements 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 Figure 13 Cathedral Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney Chimney Cap See the section Chimney Termination Requirements for more details A A AA AA A A Chimney Sections Minimum Air S...

Page 17: ... must be stainless steel connector or flexible vent Follow the liner manufacturer s instructions for installation and support Cap and flashing prevents water from entering Figure 15 Hearth Stove Direct Connection NOTE Direct connections require installation of an airtight non combustible block off plate or damper adapter AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA A A A A A Block off plate or damper adapter Remov...

Page 18: ...Requirements for minimum clearances required Min 18 clearance to ceiling This type of installation requires a UBC approved masonry connector or other method approved by the NFPA 211 standard Chimney connector sections NOTE The chimney must have a clay tile liner If it does not the installation must use a positive connection full reline The entire fireplace and chimney must be clean undamaged and m...

Page 19: ...hat will emit some fumes while starting the first fire Open doors and windows to the room to vent these fumes This typically lasts two to four hours You may also notice oil burning off of the interior of the heater This rust stopping agent will soon dissipate Door 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 care...

Page 20: ...rs to strike the body of the stove and cause damage NOTE When closing the doors close the left door first Then shut the right door and tighten the latch A door latch tool is included for operation when the door latch is hot Hang the tool on the air control when not in use The door becomes hot during use Use a glove to open the door if the handle is hot To prevent smoke from entering the room open ...

Page 21: ...mal operation Bypass OPEN Used for starting and re loading AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AA AA AA AA If the bypass does not latch in the closed position you will need to adjust the bypass latch see page 33 Loading Lid Operation Open the lid 1 for a few seconds to allow air to enter the firebox Open the bypass first this helps prevent smoke from entering the room Lift the lid upward A log ...

Page 22: ...okey fire Never use gasoline 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 ...

Page 23: ...A AAA AAA Use the air control to change the burn rate Approximate Air Control Settings Overnight Burn Fully in Medium Burn 1 32 to 5 32 Open Medium High Burn 5 32 to Fully Open High Burn Fully Open Pulled Out 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 ...

Page 24: ...ersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Ashpan Removal The ashpan must be properly inserted and fully closed during operation Failure to fully close and seal the ashpan may lead to an over fired stove negating the warranty and creating a safety hazard The ashpan may only be removed after the stove has fully cooled Twist the ashpan handle clock...

Page 25: ...d in a location where it will not come in contact with the appliance or become hot Re Loading the Stove Follow the directions below to minimize smoke spillage while re loading the stove 1 Open the air control all the way pull it out Open the bypass rotate it down 2 Open the loading lid Let the airflow inside the firebox stabilize before opening the loading lid fully 3 Load wood onto the fire Overn...

Page 26: ... 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 Heat...

Page 27: ...Stack 10 to 20 pieces of kindling on top of the newspaper in a criss cross pattern to allow plenty of air flow With the bypass and air control open light the newspaper and partially close the doors leave the doors open 1 4 for the first 2 to 3 minutes of startup Allow the kindling to burn approximately 5 minutes Flatten the coal bed with the included poker and load 10 to 15 pieces of medium size w...

Page 28: ...This picture was taken 4 hours into a low burn 8 HOURS This picture was taken 8 hours into a low burn 13 5 HOURS This picture was taken 13 5 hours into a low burn After 13 5 hours you can re start the fire by opening the bypass and air control and placing some kindling in the stove After the fire starts burning you can load more wood and repeat the burn process The glass may become dirty on low bu...

Page 29: ... 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 section Selecting Wood on page 26 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 ca...

Page 30: ...es 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 ash AshVac These vacuums are better at filtering ash particles and are better protected against hot embers Contact your dealer for details ...

Page 31: ... stove but not so tight as to not allow full handle rotation To adjust the door latch adjust the position of the striker plate that attaches to the front plate of the stove Creosote Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue ...

Page 32: ...s appliance is a can 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 of...

Page 33: ...ld up in the area to the left and right of the combustor If the ash becomes too deep it may plug the combustor and lead to insufficient draft and poor efficiency To clean this area follow one of the two methods listed below Method A for older units or units with easily removed flues Remove the flue from the stove place a garbage bag under the flue to catch any falling soot or creosote Use a suitab...

Page 34: ...o the outer groove of the door Stove gasket cement holds it in place Before installing remove any residual cement Lay the gasket in place start at the lower left corner and cut off any excess gasket do not stretch the gasket The cement fully cures with heat from the stove You may need to open and close the door repeatedly to get the gasket to seat fully Replacing the Loading Lid Gasket The loading...

Page 35: ...on Brick 1 3 Gasket 1 4 Back Brick 1 5 Firebox Back 1 6 Combustor with Gasket 1 7 Side Brick Clip 2 8 Back Brick Clip 1 9 Screw 4 10 Screw 3 11 Screw 4 12 Push Plugs 2 Brick Removal Replacement Do not pry brick they chip and crack easily Remove the clips holding the side brick in place Remove the side brick Remove the clip holding the back brick in place Lift the back brick up and remove Remove th...

Page 36: ... hardware 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 Cement and Gasketing Exclusions Paint Years 2 3 COVERAGE PARTS LABOR Cast Iron Parts Warranted against breakage cracking or burn...

Page 37: ...s 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 14 TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC is free of liability for any damages caused by the appliance as well as inconvenience expenses and materials Incidental or consequential damages are not covered by this warranty In some states the exclusion of incidental or conseq...

Page 38: ...38 Listing Label Travis Industries 100 01177 4060802 Listing Label ...

Page 39: ... firebox Bend the legs of the thermodisk bracket to make it 1 1 2 deep 1 1 2 a 3 8 Wrench g Plug the blower in Do not route the power cord under or over the stove or in a location where it may become damaged b c Route the wires from the blower through the hole in the back of the blower housing Attach these wires to the thermodisk wires Position the blower near the rear of the stove Tuck all excess...

Page 40: ...Cleaning 30 Glass Replacement 34 Hearth Floor Protection Requirements 8 Hearth Stove Direct Connection 17 Hearth Stove Positive Connection 17 Hints for Burning 26 Interior or Exterior Masonry Chimney 18 Introduction Important Information 2 Listing Information 38 Loading Re Loading the Stove 25 Loading Lid Gasket Replacement 34 Loading Lid Operation 21 Mobile Home Requirements 15 Monthly Maintenanc...