TM 36-Elite Owner's Manual • O p e ra ti o n • M a i n te n a n ce • S a fe ty I n fo rma ti o n • SAFETY NOTICE: If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd SW Mukilteo, WA 98275 Copyright 2007, T.I. $10.00 93508091 4050923 Listed Tested to: U.L. 127 and portionsof U.L.
Introduction 1 Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Fireplace Xtrordinair wood fireplace. In purchasing a Fireplace Xtrordinair you have joined the growing ranks of concerned individuals whose selection of an energy system reflects both a concern for the environment and aesthetics. The Fireplace Xtrordinair is one of the finest home heaters the world over. This manual will explain the installation, operation, and maintenance of this fireplace.
Safety Precautions 2 • AAA AAA AAAA • This fireplace must be installed by a qualified installer. Installation instructions are shipped inside the fireplace and must be strictly adhered to. • Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on installation restrictions or inspection requirements in your area. Notify your insurance company of this fireplace. • Do not store gasoline or other flammables near the fireplace.
Safety Precautions 3 • Do not repair, alter, or replace any part of the fireplace and chimney unless instructions are give in this manual. All other work must be done by a qualified service person. • Allow the fireplace to cool before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning. • The chimney must be inspected twice a year for creosote build-up or chimney damage. Creosote build-up must be removed and damage fixed prior to using the fireplace. • Do not throw this manual away.
Table of Contents 4 Introduction Maintenance Introduction ................................................1 Daily Maintenance (while fireplace is in use) ......14 Important Information ...................................1 Check Ash, Remove if Necessary...............14 Clean any Gold Surfaces if Necessary.........14 Safety Precautions Twice Yearly Maintenance .............................15 Safety Precautions ......................................2 Specifications Check Firebrick, Baffle .........
Specifications 5 Features: • Maximum Log Length of 24" • Large firebox capacity - 3.7 cu. ft. • Long burn time - from 8 to 10 Hours • Large glass doors for maximum visibility • Firebrick lining for firebox protection • 388 CFM blower for convection heat and outside combustion air • Thermostat for automatic control of the blower Heating Specifications Approximate Heating Capacity ( Will vary with the home's floor plan, insulation, up to 2,500 Square Feet and outside temperature.
Operation 6 Safety Notice: • If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. • Read and follow all of the warnings on pages 2 and 3 of this manual. Before Your First Fire Clean Any Gold Surfaces If you have an optional gold face, clean the surface prior to starting the fireplace.
Operation 7 Opening the Door(s) Single Door a Double Doors Pull the By-Pass Control all the way out (use gloves or other tool if hot). AA A AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AAA AAAA AAA AA AAA AA AA This helps prevent smoke from spilling into the room. This helps prevent smoke from spilling into the room. b b Twist the left handle counterclockwise. Twist the handle counterclockwise. c Swing the door open.
Operation 8 Location of Controls AAAAAAAA AA AAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA A AAAAAA AA AAAAAA AAAAAAAAA AAAAA AA A AA AA AAAAA AA A AA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AA AA AAAAA AA By-Pass Control Air Control When hot, use gloves to adjust the controls. Summer Fan Switch (optional) Blower Speed Control Starting a Fire Since the dawn of time man has debated the best way to start a fire. Some use the boy-scout "teepee", some prefer the "tic-tac-toe" stack.
Operation 9 Maintaining Catalytic Burn-Off This fireplace uses a catalytic combustor to increase heat transfer to the room and reduce emissions. The catalytic combustor takes dirty smoke and turns it into extra heat and cleaner emissions. NOTE: If the combustor is engaged (bypass closed) when the fireplace is still cool, it will not work, leading to dirty smoke, no extra heat, and a dirtier combustor.
Operation 10 Adjusting the Burn Rate Use the air control slider to control the burn rate of the fireplace. See the illustration below for details. Use the air control to change the burn rate. AAAAAA AA AA AAAAAAAA Air Control Low Burn High Burn AA AA AA Warning: The air control becomes hot during operation - use gloves or a tool to prevent burns. Hint: The air control may take several minutes to influence the burn rate.
Operation 11 Re-Loading the Fireplace Follow the directions below to minimize smoke spillage while re-loading the fireplace. 1 Pull the by-pass out all the way (use a glove or tool). 2 Move the air control to high (all the way left). 3 Open the door slightly. Let the airflow inside the firebox to stabilize before opening the doors fully. 4 Load wood onto the fire (on top of the grate). Overnight Burn This fireplace is large enough to accommodate overnight, 10 to 12 hour burns.
Operation 12 Selecting Wood Dry Wood is Key Wet Wood Dry Wood Leads To Leads To Dry wood burns hot, emits less smoke and creates less creosote. Less Heat More Heat Leads To Leads To More Smoke and Creostoe Less Smoke and Creostoe Testing Wood Moisture Wood cut, split and 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.
Operation 13 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Smoke Enters Room During Start-Up • Cold Air Blockage - burn a piece of newspaper to establish a draft. • By-pass is Closed - Open the by-pass by pulling the ring above the door all the way out. • Close the doors - if the flame is not getting enough air, first make sure the air control is open (all the way left). If additional air is needed, a small crack in the door is all that is needed.
Maintenance 14 Daily Maintenance (while fireplace is in use) Check Ash, Remove if Necessary Ash can build up inside the firebox without affecting performance. Generally, remove ash once it has built up over 1" (or more often if desired). Follow the directions below to remove ash. 1 Let the fireplace cool completely (at least two hours after the last coal has extinguished). 2 Place a cloth or cardboard protector over the hearth to catch ash and protect against scratching. 3 Open the doors.
Maintenance 15 Twice Yearly Maintenance Check Firebrick, Baffle With the fireplace completely cool, remove ash from the firebox (see the instructions on the previous page) and check the firebrick and baffle. AAA AAAAAA AAA AA AAA AAAAAA AAA AA AAAAAAAAAAAA AA AAAAAAAAAAA AAA AAAAAAAAAAAA AA AAA AAA AA AAAAAAAAAAAA AA AAA AAA AA AAAAAAAAAAAA AA AA The baffle should be intact - some warping and flaking is not uncommon.
Maintenance 16 Check Door Seal, Adjust if Necessary The door latch and door gasket work in conjunction to seal the firebox. If the doors do not seal, air will leak into the firebox and cause the fire to burn too fast. This reduces the ability to burn the fireplace overnight or precisely adjust the burn rate. Follow the directions below to check the door gasket. Use wood stove gasket cement to re-adhere loose gasket. Check the door gasket. It should adhere to the door and be intact (check both doors).
Maintenance 17 Check Chimney for Creosote Build-Up Remove the chimney cap and carefully inspect for creosote build-up over the entire length of chimney. If creosote build-up is over 1/4", the chimney must be thoroughly cleaned. Failure to clean the chimney may lead to a fire. Hint: Chimney cleaning is a very dirty, complicated, and dangerous task. We strongly recommend you have a professional chimney sweep conduct this service. Warning: Chimney fires are created by excessive creosote build-up.
Safety Label 18 Fireplace Xtrordinair LISTED FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACE TESTED TO: UL-127 WARNING: • Operate with feed doors closed. Open to feed fire only. MODEL NO. 36 ELITE REPORT NO. 028-F-60-4 • For use with solid fuel only. 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 the owner’s manual for further information.
Limited 7 Year Warranty 19 To register your TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. 7 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, Washington 98033. TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants this appliance (appliance is defined as the equipment manufactured by Travis Industries, Inc.
Optional Equipment 20 Temperature Meter The temperature meter displays the temperature of the combustor, allowing the operator to monitor combustor light-off. To obtain a suitable temperature meter, contact the manufacturer listed below: Condar Company P.O. Box 250 108 Mill Spring Road Columbus, NC 28722-0250 (828) 894-8383 Model: 9-88 1 Before installing the faceplate, route the thermocouple wire to the catalytic combustor (see the illustration below).
Optional Equipment Travis Industries 93508091 21 220602
Index 22 Acid Wash ................................................... 6 Adjusting the Burn Rate............................... 10 Air Control (see 'Burn Rate').......................... 10 Amps.......................................................... 5 Ash (Disposal) ............................................. 14 Baffle.......................................................... 15 Before Your First Fire ................................... 6 Blower (Cleaning) ........................................
