Travis Industries 520-96, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...IS MANUAL November 1992 Residential Freestanding Stove Mobile Home Freestanding Stove Alcove Model 520 96 E P A Phase II Approved Tested to U L 127 U L 1482 U L 907 Standards by Warnock Hersey Professional Services LTD Manufactured by 10850 117th Place N E Kirkland WA 98033 ...

Page 2: ...N THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A LISTED HIGH TEMPERATURE RESIDENTIAL TYPE CHIMNEY OR AN APPROVED MASONRY CHIMNEY WITH A STANDARD CLAY TILE OR STAINLESS STEEL LINER NEVER BLOCK FREE AIRFLOW THROUGH OPEN VENTS ASHES MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN A METAL CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID AND PLACED ON A NON COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE BEFORE FINAL DISPOSAL NEVER TRY TO REPAIR ...

Page 3: ...uilt Chimney 18 Hearth Stove Installation Using a Positive Connection 19 Hearth Stove Installation Using a Direct Connection 21 Hearth Stove Installation Using a Horizontal Connection 23 Mobile Home Installation 25 Alcove Installation 26 INSTALLATION OF A FIREPLACE BLOCK OFF PLATE 27 OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE 29 Location and Use of Controls 29 Burning Procedure 30 Burning Y...

Page 4: ...iciency 70 3 Oregon Method Emissions grams hr 7 4 EPA Method Maximum Burning Time Hours 12 Flue Opening Diameter 6 in Height from floor to top of stove on Steel Legs 30 7 8 in Brass Legs 32 1 4 in Cast Legs 32 1 4 in Pedestal 36 3 8 in Overall Width 29 in Overall Depth 22 in Not Including Ashlip Weight 455 lbs On Legs Fuel Solid Wood Only Emissions Efficiency Heating Capacity and Burn Times may va...

Page 5: ...feet higher than the highest part of the roof opening through which it passes 2 And at least 2 feet higher than any part of the roof within 10 feet measured horizontally A chimney must meet requirement 1 and requirement 2 This rule required by all building codes applies to both factory built and masonry chimneys Minimum Chimney Height on a Sloped Roof 2 Minimum 10 3 Minimum Ridge Minimum Chimney H...

Page 6: ...igned to catch sparks and burning particles emitted with the smoke may be included with factory built chimney caps These spark arresters may become encrusted with creosote blocking the proper flow of flue gases out of the chimney When burning wood it is recommended that the spark arrester be cleaned regularly or removed entirely unless individual conditions or local codes require their use Determi...

Page 7: ...mum clearances other than 2 inches are sometimes required by the manufacturer Maintain a minimum clearance of 2 or what the manufacturer requires whichever is greater Masonry Chimneys If you are going to use an existing masonry chimney for your wood heating appliance make sure the chimney is inspected and found in good and safe condition If the existing chimney is not in good condition repairs sho...

Page 8: ... four attachment bolts 3 8 diameter 16 x 3 4 hex head bolts and the washers Raise the stove on some pieces of lumber to a height of about 7 Line up the hole in the top of the leg with the threaded bolt hole in each corner of the stove bottom Using a 9 16 open end or socket wrench fasten the leg to the stove with the supplied attachment bolts and washers making sure the legs are flush with the corn...

Page 9: ...e back of the stove centered on the lower edge with three screws It also has a thermodisk assembly which turns the blower on and off automatically Follow the directions below to attach the blower 1 Before installing the blower first remove the two knock outs on the bottom rear edge of the stove by prying them out with a screwdriver They are approximately 1 by 6 and are located near the rear edge o...

Page 10: ...th the wire clip Do not pull so hard on the wires that you dislodge the thermodisk housing from its location There are two yellow wires coming out of the blower box These two wires must exit the blower box from the top not through the small access hole in the back Re route these wires so they exit out of the top of the blower box Attach these two wires to the two wires coming from the thermodisk b...

Page 11: ...hermodisk controls the switch and the temperature of the firebox will determine when the blower starts or stops and MAN manual Ð the blower will run on the speed setting selected The blower should be switched OFF for approximately 30 minutes after each reload of the stove This is to allow the stove to reach operating temperature Speed Control Rocker Switch If OFF is selected the blower will always...

Page 12: ...e flue in the right location avoiding structural members of the roof 2 Does the hole that is cut in the floor and hearth for the outside air avoid all structural members of the floor These two questions must be considered in determining the final location for the stove To determine the size shape and location of the hole in the hearth and floor refer to the directions included with the outside air...

Page 13: ...ction must extend under the appliance Front 16 Sides 6 Back 6 Chimney Lengths Maximum Minimum Vertical 33 Feet 15 Feet If you are going to use a factory built chimney it should be 6 in diameter and a type suitable for use with solid fuels Follow the manufacturer s installation instructions packaged within the chimney appliance Wall ceiling or roof penetrations can be made only with U L listed chim...

Page 14: ...l F Connector to cornerwall Reduced Clearance A Sidewall to unit B Backwall to unit C Cornerwall to unit D Connector to sidewall E Connector to backwall F Connector to cornerwall Components required for alcove mobile home and reduced clearance installations are one of the following listed double wall connectors and chimney systems DURAVENT model DVL with DURA PLUS chimney AMERI TEC model DCC with ...

Page 15: ...REESTANDING INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS Cont TOP VIEW Edge of Faceplate 29 6 3 8 22 4 3 4 14 1 2 SIDE VIEW See Chart Below Overall Height With Steel Legs 30 7 8 Brass Legs 32 1 4 Cast Legs 32 1 4 Pedestal 36 3 8 ...

Page 16: ... into consideration the necessary clearances to combustibles and the placement of the chimney NOTE When the chimney connector extends to a standard ceiling as shown to the right a support package and sometimes a chimney connector adapter are installed at the ceiling Working from the attic or roof sufficient sections of factory built chimney available in different lengths are installed to go throug...

Page 17: ...ke sure to take into consideration the necessary clearances to combustibles and the placement of the chimney NOTE In rooms with cathedral ceilings the roof and ceiling are combined For this type of installation manufacturers of factory built chimneys provide a special cathedral ceiling roof support kit with instructions that should be followed Chimney Connector Minimum Air Space in Accordance with...

Page 18: ...ove make sure to take into consideration the necessary clearances to combustibles and the placement of the chimney NOTE An exterior chimney is subject to cold outdoor temperatures leading to greater heat loss creosote accumulation and moisture condensation in the chimney To reduce this possibility the chimney may be enclosed in a chase Specified minimum clearances from combustibles must be maintai...

Page 19: ...IONS 2 If a block off plate is desired optional follow the directions for making a block off plate in the section titled INSTALLATION OF A FIREPLACE BLOCK OFF PLATE 3 Follow all of the clearance regulations for placement of your stove specified in the sections titled FREESTANDING INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS and PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION FREESTANDING 4 If you are using a block off plate slide th...

Page 20: ...e or Damper Adapter Optional Remove Damper or Wire it Open Airtight Insulated Clean Out Stainless Steel Chimney Liner System Follow Liner Manufacturer s Instructions on Installation and Support Min 16 Floor Protection 18 Min Combustible Mantle Follow the directions on the previous page for installation ...

Page 21: ...ve specified in the sections titled FREESTANDING INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS and PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION FREESTANDING 4 Once the plate is in position slide the pipe into the plate up through the damper It must extend up to the flue liner or at least one foot past the block off plate 5 You may now position the hearth stove and connector pipe so that it can be easily joined with the pipe coming...

Page 22: ... off Plate or Damper Adapter Remove Damper or Wire it Open Airtight Insulated Clean Out Floor Protection Stainless Steel Chimney Connector Must Extend 1 past the Block off Plate or to the Flue Liner Min 18 Min 16 Combustible Mantle Follow the directions on the previous page for installation ...

Page 23: ...o all of the rules outlined in the section titled CHIMNEY INFORMATION REGULATIONS 2 Close the damper and seal the edges with non combustible material It is a good idea to also remove the damper control rod to avoid anyone trying to re open the damper 3 Follow all of the clearance regulations for placement of your stove specified in the sections titled FREESTANDING INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS and P...

Page 24: ...R Block off Plate if damper can not be sealed Minimum Clearance from Chimney Connector to Unprotected Ceiling 18 Listed or Approved Thimble Assembly Combustible Wall 1 Clearance for Completely Exterior Chimney or 2 Clearance for Interior Chimney and 2 Clearance for N F P A 211 Type Approved Thimbles Chimney Connector Combustible Mantle Min 19 for Single Wall 7 1 2 for Reduced Clearance Connector F...

Page 25: ...to the floor of the mobile home Some states do not require this check with your local building department 2 The stove must have a permanent outside air combustion air intake The Pedestal Option is equipped with provisions for outside air Please see the instructions for the Outside Air Kit and Outside Air Boot in the section FREESTANDING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 3 The stove must be grounded to the steel ...

Page 26: ...Sidewall to unit 16 A Sidewall to unit 6 B Backwall to unit 10 B Backwall to unit 2 D Connector to sidewall 27 D Connector to sidewall 17 E Connector to backwall 12 E Connector to backwall 4 7 8 G Max Depth of Alcove 48 G Max Depth of Alcove 48 H Min Width of Alcove 61 H Min Width of Alcove 41 J Min Height of Alcove 84 J Min Height of Alcove Non Combustible Alcoves include alcoves made of brick st...

Page 27: ... Measure the width below damper area from side to side at front of smoke chamber Label this Measurement B 3 Measure the depth below damper front to back of smoke chamber Label this Measurement C 4 Make a template of your measurements but add 2 to each of the sides CROSS SECTION OF FIREPLACE B C A Your template should resemble the drawing on the next page with the dotted lines indicating your initi...

Page 28: ...llow you to screw the plate to the firebox walls 6 Determine the position of where to cut the 6 1 4 hole in the sheet metal plate so that it lines up with the chimney flue opening and the final position of the wood burning appliance then cut the hole 7 Put the plate in position and drill the mounting holes Then bolt into position using the mounting bolts The seal can be completed by using fibergla...

Page 29: ...out it is in the fully closed position Bypass Damper Control The bypass Damper Control is located on the right side of the appliance and is operated also by pushing or pulling the control When pulled out all the way it is in the fully open position When pushed in all the way it is in the fully closed position NOTE The Bypass Damper Control becomes very hot during operation and should only be contr...

Page 30: ...ance does not overheat The high temperature paint cures best at medium temperatures 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 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 ...

Page 31: ... burn you should be able to maintain a fire for about 10 12 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 follow the instructions under first fire If you dampen the fire down too low you will not o...

Page 32: ...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 ALDER 2540 19 050 000 476 APPLE 4400 33 000 000 825 ASH 3440 25 800 000 645 BIRCH 3040 22 800 000 705 CEDAR 2060 15 450 000 386 COTTONWOOD 2160 16 200 000 405 DOGWOOD 4320 31 725 000 793 ELM 2260 16 950 000 423 FIR DOUGLAS 2970 2...

Page 33: ...s 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 var...

Page 34: ...re 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 warming the wood and evaporating the contained moisture Raise stack off t...

Page 35: ...over 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 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 gr...

Page 36: ...oodshed 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 bottom row off wet ground In some hom...

Page 37: ... 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 Do not support or elevate the fire off of the firebrick Burn the fire directly on the bricks Do not use a grate 8 Educate your children of the dangers associated with fire and the presence of a hot...

Page 38: ...bustible 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 BRASS CLEANING Your Lopi 520 96 may come with a solid brass door ashlip trim and pa...

Page 39: ...cants will only last a few days CHECK FOR CREOSOTE Creosote is a tarry liquid or solid resulting from the distilling of wood during the combustion 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 ...

Page 40: ...emove 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 appl...

Page 41: ...ion air control closed Combustion air inlet is not blocked Combustion air control is open Lazy orange smoky flame Bad Fuel Restricted Flue Poor Draft Wood is dry seasoned Chimney is clean unrestricted Sufficient chimney length correct size Smoke smell inside house Restricted chimney or reverse flow down draft Air leak from faulty door or glass gasket Door is out of adjustment Chimney is clean unre...

Page 42: ...e 92 5000 Includes Pins Door Handle 90 2052 Spring Air Control Handle 90 2057 Spring Bypass Damper Adjusting Tool 90 2010 Bypass Damper Handle 90 2014 Owner s Manual 92 3005 Cast Glass Retainer 90 2020 Air Control Plate with Springs 90 2060 Front Baffle Support Y Bar 90 5030 Rear Baffle Support T Bar 90 5031 Removal Instructions The remaining text in this section details the items below Make sure ...

Page 43: ...e Pins Remove the ten screws holding in the glass retainer with a 5 16 nut driver Glass Door Gasket DOOR Removing and Replacing the Glass Gasket A damaged or deteriorated glass gasket will allow air to enter the appliance through the space between the door and glass This may cause smoke to enter the room and hamper efficient burning To replace the glass gasket follow the directions for removal of ...

Page 44: ...ize 4 1 2 by 4 1 2 with a 1 1 4 thickness Cut Size 4 1 2 by 7 with a 1 1 4 thickness Floor bottom 7 1 Side and Back 11 Baffle top 6 1 REMOVING THE FLOOR BOTTOM FIREBRICKS 1 Make sure the appliance is cool and cleaned out 2 Remove the door by opening it 90 degrees and pulling it upwards Make sure to grasp the door by both ends It is heavy and can be damaged easily 3 Remove the center forward firebr...

Page 45: ...bricks snug against each other and against the walls of the firebox Metal clips that hold firebricks in place 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 2 10 1 L L O O P P I I REMOVING THE BAFFLE TOP FIREBRICKS COMPONENTS 1 Make sure the appliance is cool and cleaned out 2 Remove the door by opening it and pulling it upwards Make sure to grasp the door by both ends It is heavy and can be damaged 3 Take a close look at the ...

Page 46: ...y View from the Side First Row of Firebricks AIr Induction System Y Bar Y Bar After Rotation REPLACING THE BAFFLE TOP FIREBRICKS COMPONENTS 1 Place two bricks in the far rear of the appliance so they rest on top of the air induction system and are approximately 9 apart 2 Place the damper on top of the damper plate with the slot of the damper plate to the right Insert the damper plate with the damp...

Page 47: ...es under the back firebricks 7 Place the Y Bar into position but rotate it so that it looks like the drawing on the previous page Y Bar after Rotation 8 Slide the forward firebricks into position The smaller firebrick should be in the middle 9 Rotate the Y Bar so that it looks like the drawing on the previous page Y Bar before Rotation EXPLODED VIEW OF BAFFLE TOP FIREBRICK REMOVAL Damper Damper Pl...

Page 48: ...to the hole Therefore you may have to pry with some amount of force when trying to remove them Secondary Air Tube Pins that hold Secondary Air Tube and Collar in Place Collar Air Induction System Welded to side of Firebox Slide collar to the left after removing both of the pins Short Tube that is welded to the Air Induction System One pin holds the secondary air tube to a collar while the other pi...

Page 49: ... 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 LOPI 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 ...

Page 50: ...Page 50 SAFETY LABEL The following is a safety label that is attached to your appliance for installation purposes It is included here in case it is removed or becomes unreadable ...