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Lopi Freedom Fireplace Insert manual

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    F r e e d o m Fireplace Insert Owner's Manual • Masonry Fireplace Insert Save these instructions for future reference S A FE TY N OTIC E : If thi s appl i anc e i s not properly i ns tal l ed, a house fi re may re sult. For y our s afety, follow the install ation dire cti ons. C ontac t l oc al bui l di ng or fi re off i c i al s about rest [...]

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    2 Introduction © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of a Lopi Freedom wood-burning fireplace insert. In purchasing a Lopi Freedom 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 Lopi Freedom is [...]

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    Table of Contents 3 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 General Information Introduction ...................................................... 2 Important Information ......................................... 2 Safety Precautions ............................................. 4 Features & Specifications .................................... 6[...]

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    4 Safety Precautions © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 The viewing door must be closed and latched during operation. Never block free airflow through the air vents on this appliance. Gas 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 l[...]

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    Safety Precautions 5 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Mobile Home When installed in a mobile home, this appliance must be bolted to the floor, have outside air, and not be installed in the bedroom (Per H.U.D. requirements). Check with local building officials. Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or near this appliance. Never try[...]

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    6 Features & Specifications © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Installation Options: • Masonry Fireplace Insert WARNING : Do not install this fireplace insert into a factory-built metal (Z.C.) fireplace. Features: • EPA Phase II Approved • 2.9 Cubic Foot Firebox Volume • Single Operating Control • Accepts Logs Up to 24" Long [...]

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    Installation (for qualified installers only) 7 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 SAFETY NOTICE: P lease r ead t h is ent ir e m an u al b ef o r e yo u in stall an d u se yo u r n ew r o o m h eater . F ailu r e to fo llo w in st r u c tio n s m a y r e su lt in p r o p er t y d am a g e, b o dily injur y, or even d eath . C ontac t l oca l bu[...]

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    8 Installation (for qualified installers only) © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Fireplace Requirements Figure 2 shows the minimum size requirements for the type of fireplace used. a c e f Extended (stock) With Flush Kit Minimum Fireplace Size a b c d e f g h i j Height (front) Height (rear) Width (front) Width (rear) Depth Hearth Depth* Heart[...]

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    Installation (for qualified installers only) 9 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Insert Placement Requirements • The insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes, doors), 36" of the front of the insert • Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor • The minimum clearance[...]

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    10 Installation (for qualified installers only) © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Drafting Performance This appliance relies upon natural draft to operate. External forces, such as wind, barometric pressure, topography, or factors of the home (negative pressure from exhaust fans, chimneys, air infiltration, etc.), may adversely affect draft. T[...]

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    Installation (for qualified installers only) 11 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Block-Off Plate Installation Whenever this appliance is installed with a direct connection a block-off plate, or other non-combustible seal-off device (e.g. damper adapter), will need to be installed. This device is used to seal the chimney, insuring no smoke ent[...]

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    12 Installation (for qualified installers only) © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Insert with Positive Connection 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 [...]

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    Installation (for qualified installers only) 13 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Insert with Direct Connection (Masonry Fireplace) Block-off plate or damper adapter Remove damper or wire it open Airtight Insulated Clean-Out Stainless steel chimney connector must Extend 1' past the block-off plate or to the flue liner Combustible Mantle F[...]

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    14 Operating Your Appliance © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 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 war[...]

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    Operating Your Appliance 15 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Bypass Operation The bypass controls the flow of smoke inside the heater. When pulled out, smoke goes directly up the flue, creating more draft. When pushed in, the smoke goes around the baffle, utilizing the secondary combustion and making the heater more efficient. • When starti[...]

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    16 Operating Your Appliance © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Starting a Fire Since the dawn of time man has debated the best way to start a fire. Some use the boy-scout "tee-pee", some prefer the "tic-tac-toe" stack. Either way, review the hints and warnings below to ensure proper fire starting. • Make sure the air contr[...]

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    Operating Your Appliance 17 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Adjusting the Burn Rate Use the air control slider to control the burn rate of the stove. See the illustration below for details. Low Burn (air control closed) High Burn (air control open) Use the air control to change the burn rate. Approximate Air Control Settings: Overnight Burn [...]

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    18 Operating Your Appliance © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Optional Blower Operation The blower will turn on once the stove is up to temperature. This is typically 15 to 30 minutes after starting the fire. Follow the directions below to alter the blower speed. OFF Turn the dial all the way counter- clockwise until it clicks off. BLOWER CONT[...]

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    Operating Your Appliance 19 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Hints for Burning • Get the appliance hot before adjusting to low burn • Use smaller pieces of wood during start-up and high burns to increase temperature • Use larger pieces of wood for overnight or sustained burns • Stack the wood tightly together to establish a longer bur[...]

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    20 Operating Your Appliance © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Smoke Enters Room During Start-Up • Open the bypass (pg. 15). • Open the air control (pg. 17). • Cold Air Blockage - burn a piece of newspaper to establish a draft. • If the flame is not getting enough air, a small crack in the door is [...]

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    Maintaining Your Appliance 21 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Failure to properly maintain and inspect your appliance may reduce the performance and life of the appliance, void your warranty, and create a fire hazard. Daily Maintenance (while stove is in use) Remove Ash (if necessary) • Ash removal is not required once it builds up. 1/2&qu[...]

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    22 Maintaining Your Appliance © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Monthly Maintenance (while appliance is in use) Make sure the appliance has fully cooled prior to conducting service. Door and Glass Inspection The door must form an air-tight seal to the firebox for the stove to work correctly. Inspect the door gasket to make sure it forms an air[...]

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    Maintaining Your Appliance 23 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Yearly Maintenance Make sure the appliance has fully cooled prior to conducting service. Touch Up Paint Included with the owner's pack of this appliance is a can of Stove-Brite® paint. To touch up nicks or dulled paint, apply the paint while the appliance is cool. Sand ruste[...]

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    24 Maintaining Your Appliance © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Door Parts 9/16" Wrench 5 10 8 9 12 7 6 3 4 1 2 11 NOTE : Place the glass gasket around the perimeter of the door retainer. NOTE : Glue the door gasket to the door retainer. # 20 Torx Driver 13 14 1/8 ” Hex Wrench ID # Description Qty Part # ID # Description Qty Part # 1 Do[...]

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    Maintaining Your Appliance 25 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Firebox Parts 1 3 2 12 12 15 13 14 10 10 10 10 10 4 5 10 10 10 9 8 10 10 11 11 6 7 ID # Description Qty Part # ID # Description Qty Part # 1 Air Tubes & Sleeve 1 98900234 2 Air Tube Roll Pins 6 98900357 3 Air Tube Retainer Sleeve 3 100-11001 4 Baffle Support, Front "Y&quo[...]

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    26 Maintaining Your Appliance © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Baffle Removal & Replacement 1 Lift up on the front portion of the front three firebricks. 2 Lift the front baffle support “Y” and rotate it forward until it can be removed. 3 Slide the center front firebrick forward and out the door opening. Then slide the side front fire[...]

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    Limited 7 Year Warranty 27 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 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., 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275. TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants this gas appli[...]

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    28 Listing Label © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Listing Label MODEL: FREEDOM (FLEX ) T ested to: UL-1482/UL-907 Report No. 6009 (Mar ch 1990) DO NO T REMO VE THIS LABEL Listed Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Suitable for use in masonry fireplaces. 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW Mukilteo, W Manufactured By: PREVENT HOUSE FIRES - Install and use o[...]

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    Optional Equipment 29 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Door Shell Installation 1. Remove the door retainer shipping latch following the directions below. Standard Screwdriver Rotate this shaft 1/4 turn clockwise until the door unlatches. Swing the door retianer open. Remove and discard the shipping latch and nut. 9/16" Wrench Shipping La[...]

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    30 Optional Equipment © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 3. Attach the retainer to the shell following the directions below. Make sure the door retainer is centered on the door shell. You can gauge the alignment by looking at the gaps here. Once the door is aligned, tighten the two set screws on the bottom of the door shell to secure the door r[...]

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    Optional Equipment 31 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Flush Kit This kit allows the Freedom insert to be installed with more of the unit inside the fireplace (flush) rather than extended onto the hearth. The flush kit must be installed prior to installing the surround panels or placing the insert. Place the insert 24" onto the hearth be[...]

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    32 Optional Equipment © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Surround Panels SURROUND PANEL SIZE HEIGHT WIDTH PART # 8" 29-1/2" 45-3/8 " 99300293 10" 31-1/2" 49-3/8 " 99300294 12" 33-1/2" 53-3/8 " 99300295 Installation Instructions 1. With the insert 12” from the fireplace, install the side surround pa[...]

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    Optional Equipment 33 © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Front Blower (part # 99000133) To Switch The Power Cord To The Left Side: Use a pair of pliers to disconnect the strain relief which holds the power cord in place. With the power cord slackened, the molex connectors that attach the power cord to the blower assembly may be disconnected. Pr[...]

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    34 Index © Travis Industries 100-01162 4041105 Air Control (Burn Rate) ...................................1 7 Air Tube Part Number ....................................2 5 Air Tube Removal & Replacement ....................2 6 Ash Disposal ................................................2 1 Baffle Parts .........................................[...]