FireplaceXtrordinair 35 Custom Builder Owner's Manual
TM
35 Custom Bu i l der
(CB) Owner’s Man ual
Tested and Listed by
Omni-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Beaver ton, Oregon - R eport # 028- 5-35-5
ANSI Z21.88, CSA 2.33 M9 8, CAN/CGA 2.17-M91
• Direct Vent Fireplace
• Natural Gas or Propane
• Standard Residential
• Mobile Home Approved
WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installat ion and ser v ic e m us t be perform ed by a qualified inst aller , ser v ic e agenc y or the gas
supplier.
This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in a manufactured (mobile) home and
must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the manufactured
home construction and safety standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or Standard for Installation in
Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA Z240 MH.
This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated on the rating plate. A conversion
kit is supplied with the appliance.
Installer: After installation give this manual to the home-
owner and explain operation of this fireplace.
$10.00 Copyright 2003, T.I. Part # 93508116
10850 117th Place N.E. Kirkland, WA 98033
Introduction 1
Introduction
We welcome you as a new owner of a Fireplace Xtrordinair gas 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 fireplaces the world over. This manual will explain the installation, operation, and
maintenance of this fireplace. Please familiarize yourself with the Owner's Manual before operating
your fireplace and save the manual for future reference. Included are helpful hints and suggestions
that will make the operation and maintenance of your new fireplace an easier and more enjoyable
experience. We offer our continual support and guidance to help you achieve the maximum benefit
and enjoyment from your fireplace.
Important Information
No other Fireplace Xtrordinair gas fireplace has the
same serial number as yours. The serial number is
below and to the left of the gas control valve.
This serial number will be needed in case you require
service of any type.
Model: 35 CB
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
Mail your Warranty Card
Today, and Save Your Bill of
Sale.
To receive full warranty coverage,
you will need to show evidence of
the date you purchased your
fireplace. Do not mail your Bill of
Sale to us.
We suggest that you attach your
Bill of Sale to this page so that you
will have all the information you
need in one place should the need
for service or information occur.
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2 Safety Precautions
• IF YOU SMELL GAS:
* Do not light any appliance
* Extinguish any open flame
* Do not touch any electrical switch or plug or unplug anything
* Open windows and vacate building
* Call gas supplier from neighbor's house, if not reached, call fire
department
• This unit must be installed by a qualified installer to prevent the
possibility of an explosion. Your dealer will know the requirements in
your area and can inform you of those people considered qualified. The
fireplace should be inspected before use and at least annually by a
qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due
to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
• The instructions in this manual must be strictly adhered to. Do not use makeshift
methods or compromise in the installation. Improper installation will void the warranty and
safety listing.
Look for this label:
For LPG only | Pout 11” W.C.
If the label is present, the
heater is equipped for LP
(propane). If the label is
absent, the heater is equipped
for NG (natural gas).
• This fireplace is either approved for natural
gas (NG) or for propane (LP or LPG).
Burning the incorrect fuel will void the
warranty and safety listing and may cause
an extreme safety hazard. Direct
questions about the type of fuel used to
your dealer. Check for the label shown to
the right.
Ok
Gas
• 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
fireplace as well.
• It is imperative that control
compartments, screens, or
circulating air passageways
of the fireplace be kept
clean and free of
obstructions. These areas
provide the air necessary for
safe operation.
• Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable liquids in
the vicinity of this fireplace.
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• If the flame becomes sooty,
dark orange in color, or
extremely tall, do not
operate the fireplace. Call
your dealer and arrange for
proper servicing.
• Do not operate the fireplace
if it is not operating properly
in any fashion or if you are
uncertain. Call your dealer
for a full explanation of your
fireplace and what to expect
• Do not use this appliance if
any part has been under
water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician
to inspect the appliance and
to replace any part of the
control system and any gas
control which has been
under water.
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Safety Precautions 3
• Do not place clothing or
other flammable items on or
near the fireplace. Because
this fireplace can be
controlled by a thermostat
there is a possibility of the
fireplace turning on and
igniting any items placed on
or near it.
• The viewing glass should be
opened only for lighting the
pilot or conducting service.
• Any safety screen or guard
removed for servicing must
be replaced prior to
operating the fireplace.
• Do not operate with the
glass removed or damaged.
• Operate the fireplace
according to the instructions
included in this manual.
• If the main burners do not
start correctly turn the gas
off at the gas control valve
and call your dealer for
service.
• Light the fireplace using the
built-in piezo igniter. Do not
use matches or any other
external device to light your
fireplace.
• Never remove, replace,
modify or substitute any part
of the fireplace unless
instructions are given in this
manual. All other work must
be done by a trained
technician. Don't modify or
replace orifices.
• Allow the fireplace to cool
before carrying out any
maintenance or cleaning.
• The pilot flame must contact
the thermopile and
thermocouple (see the
illustration to the left). If it
does not, turn the gas
control valve to "OFF" and
call your dealer.
• This unit is not for use with
solid fuel
• Do not place anything inside
the firebox (except the
included fiber logs).
• If the fiber logs become
damaged, replace with
Travis Industries log set.
• Do not touch the hot
surfaces of the fireplace.
Educate all children of the
danger of a hightemperature fireplace.
Young children should be
supervised when they are in
the same room as the
fireplace.
• Instruct everyone in the
house how to shut gas off to
the appliance and at the gas
main shutoff valve. The gas
main shutoff valve is usually
next to the gas meter or
propane tank and requires a
wrench to shut off.
This
Manual
36"
• Do not throw this manual
away. This manual has
important operating and
maintenance instructions
that you will need at a later
time. Always follow the
instructions in this manual.
• Keep all furniture or other
combustible items at least
36" away from the front of
the fireplace (this includes
drapes or doors that may
swing within 36" of the front
of the fireplace).
• Travis Industries, Inc.
grants no warranty,
implied or stated, for
the installation or
maintenance of your
fireplace, and assumes
no responsibility of any
consequential
damage(s).
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4 Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction & Important Information................1
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions......................................2
Features & Specifications
Features ....................................................5
Installation Options ......................................5
Heating Specifications ..................................5
Dimensions.................................................5
Installation
Installation Warning......................................6
Packing List................................................6
Additional Items Required for Installation..........6
Installation Overview ....................................6
Fireplace Placement Requirements..................7
Minimum Framing Dimensions ....................7
Clearances ............................................7
Corner Installations .................................8
Raised Fireplaces....................................8
Hearth Requirements....................................9
Facing Requirements....................................10
Facing Detail for 35 CB Faces.........................11
Facing Detail for 36 DV Faces.........................12
Face Installation - 35 CB Face ........................13
Face Installation & Sizing - 36 DV Face.............14
Mantel Requirements....................................15
Vent Requirements.......................................16
Altitude Considerations ............................16
Clearances ............................................16
Part Numbers (6-5/8" Dia. Vent)..................16
Vent Installation......................................17
Approved Vent Configurations........................18
Restrictor Position...................................18
Elbows..................................................18
Measuring Vent Lengths...........................18
Vertical Term. 0, 2, or 4 45° Offsets.............19
Horizontal Term. with One Elbow.................20
Vertical Term. with Two Elbows...................21
Vent Termination Requirements ......................22
Gas Line Requirements.................................23
Fuel......................................................23
Gas Line Connection................................23
Gas Inlet Pressure ..................................23
Finalizing the Installation
Glass Removal (& installation)........................24
Log Installation............................................25
Leak Test...................................................26
Pilot Adjustment (if necessary) .......................26
Air Shutter Adjustment (if necessary)...............26
Check Flame...............................................27
Explain Operation to Home-Owner...................27
Operation
Before You Begin.........................................28
Location of Controls .....................................28
Starting The Pilot .........................................29
Starting the Fireplace for the First Time.............30
Turning the Fireplace On and Off.....................30
Adjusting the Flame Height.............................30
Adjusting the Blower Speed............................31
Normal Operating Sounds..............................31
Normal Operating Odors................................31
Maintenance
Maintaining Your Fireplace's Appearance..........32
Yearly Service Procedure..............................32
Troubleshooting Table...................................33
How this Fireplace Works...............................34
What Turns the Main Burners On and Off......34
What Prevents Gas Buildup.......................34
Wiring Diagram ............................................35
Replacement Parts List.................................35
Safety Label
Safety (Listing) Label....................................36
Warranty
Warranty....................................................37
Optional Equipment
LP Conversion Kit ........................................38
Blower .......................................................43
Index
Index.........................................................46
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Features and Specifications 5
D
Features:
- Works During Power Outages (millivolt system)
- High Efficiency
- Optional Thermostat or Remote Control
- Realistic "Wood Fire" Look
- Optional Blower for Heat Distribution
- Convenient Operating Controls
- Variable-Rate Heat Output
- Low Maintenance
Installation Options:
- Residential or Mobile Home
- Straight or Corner Placement
- Flush or Recessed Face
- Raised or Floor Hearth
- Internal or External Chase
- Horizontal or Vertical Vent
Heating Specifications: Natural Gas Propane
Approximate Heating Capacity (in square feet)* 400 to 1,350 400 to 1,350
BTU Input Per Hour (from high to low) 24,000 to 14,342 24,000 to 13,708
Efficiency** 76.7 78.6
AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) 67.5 68.6
* Heating capacity will vary with floor plan, insulation, and outside temperature.
** Efficiency rating is a product thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous operation independent of
installed system.
imensions:
Weight: 250 Lbs.
Vent has an
external diameter
of 6-5/8"
7-1/8"*
Make sure to bend this heat shield up (it
must be perpendicular to the floor).
1/2" Stand-offs
29-1/8"
24-3/8"*
16-7/8"*
2-1/2"
1-3/4"
31-1/2"
35-1/4"
31-1/2"
40-3/8"
* Includes the
1/2" stand-offs
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1/2"
6 Installation (for qualified installers only)
Installation Warnings:
! Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily
injury, or even death.
! This fireplace must be installed by a qualified installer who has gone through a
training program for the installation of direct vent gas appliances.
! This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, in
U.S.A. follow ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54(88), in Canada follow B-149.
! In Manufactured or Mobile Homes must conform with: In USA, Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280; In Canada, CSA Z240.4
and Gas-Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing. This appliance may
be installed in Manufactured Housing only after the home is site located.
! The 35 CB is designed to operate on natural gas or propane (LP).
! All exhaust gases must be vented outside the structure of the living-area.
Combustion air is drawn from outside the living-area structure.
! Notify your insurance company before hooking up this fireplace.
! The requirements listed below are divided into sections. All requirements must be
met simultaneously. The order of installation is not rigid – the qualified installer
should follow the procedure best suited for the installation.
Packing List
• Propane Conversion Kit
• Log Set (Log Set, Coals, & Glowing Embers)
• Flex Tube with Pipe Adapter
• Glass Latch Tool (to un-latch glass frame)
• Black 35 CB Face (with touch-up paint)
• Cove Covers (for 36 DV Arched Faces)
Installation Overview
See the section
"Mantel Requirements"
8-1/2" Min.
(fr. glass frame)
Drywall
Additional Items Required
• Direct Vent (Simpson Dura-Vent Ph. # 800 835-4429)
• Gas Line Equipment (shutoff valve, pipe, etc.)
• Electrical Equipment (min. 18 gauge, grounded line)
See the section
"Vent Requirements"
See the
section
"Acceptable
Vent Lengths"
See the section
"Electrical
Connection"
See the section
"Hearth Requirements"
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See the section
"Gas Line Installation"
Insulation must not fill
the spaces between
the stand-offs
See the section "Minimum
Framing Dimensions"
Installation (for qualified installers only) 7
Fireplace Placement Requirements
Minimum Framing Dimensions
The 1/2” stand-offs along the sides and back, and the 2-1/2" stand-offs on top of the fireplace
separate the fireplace from combustible materials (e.g.: combustible framing members, plywood,
sheetrock, paper-backed insulation). The stand-offs may contact the framing members but no material
may be placed between the stand-offs.
This fireplace may be placed in a bedroom. Please be aware of the large amount of heat this appliance
produces when determining a location.
42" Min.
The fireplace enclosure
must not be less than
42" above the base of
the fireplace.
With an elbow directly off the top of the
fireplace, the vent is centerd 36" above
the base of the fireplace.
If using a remote
control or thermostat,
route the wire to a
location near the gas
line (include an extra 3'
length for hookup).
Route the electrical line to a
position at the left front of
the fireplace.
32"
16-7/8"
39-7/8"
Gas line (3/8" M.P.T. or 1/2" F.P.T.)
should be routed 4-1/2" behind the
framing opening and 3-1/4" above the
base of the fireplace on the right side
(see "Gas Line Connection" for
details).
Wall Thimble (required when
passing through a wall)
• Fireplace must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the fireplace and vent
• Fireplace must be placed directly on wood or non-combustible surface (not on linoleum or carpet)
• Due to the high temperature of the fireplace, it should be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
Clearances
• When installed, walls in front of the fireplace must be a minimum 8-1/2" to the side of the fireplace
facing (drywall standoff).
• Fireplace must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within 36" of the front of the
fireplace (e.g. drapes, doors)
• Fireplace must be placed so the vents below and above the glass do not become blocked
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8 Installation (for qualified installers only)
Corner Installations
A typical 45° installation uses the minimum framing dimensions shown in the illustration below (NOTE:
all clearances still apply).
13-1/2"
40-1/2"
12-3/8"
Fireplace
(includes 1/2"
standoffs)
39-7/8"
57-3/8"
8-3/4"
Raised Fireplaces
• The fireplace (and hearth, if desired) may be placed on a platform designed to support the fireplace
(approximately 300 Lbs.) and vent.
• The fireplace may not be raised so as to place the base of the fireplace within 42" of ceiling or to
reduce the fireplace enclosure to less than 42”.
Raised fireplace
Hearth
Raised
Platform
Nail the nail down plates to the floor
(or raised platform)
Raised fireplace with
raised hearth.
Raised
Platform
Raised Hearth
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Installation (for qualified installers only) 9
Hearth Requirements
• The fireplace must be placed on a wood or non-combustible sub-floor.
• No hearth is required.
NOTE : Carpeting or other floor covering (e.g. linoleum, wood flooring) must not protrude 3/4" above
the base of the fireplace. The fireplace must be raised to accommodate any flooring thicker
than 3/4".
HINT : We strongly suggest using a tile or non-combustible hearth in front of the fireplace. This
protects the area in front of the fireplace from heat dis-coloration or off-gassing. Travis
Industries can not be responsible for floor discoloration in front of the fireplace.
HINT : If using a 36-DV Face, please be aware that a 1-1/8" gap will appear below the face. We
suggest a non-combustible hearth in front of the face to conceal this area.
Carpeting or other floor covering
Maximum 3/4”
(e.g. linoleum, wood flooring) must
not protrude 3/4" above the base of
the fireplace. The fireplace must be
raised to accommodate any flooring
thicker than 3/4".
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10 Installation (for qualified installers only)
Facing Requirements
• Drywall may be butted up to the drywall standoff.
NOTE : Drywall or other combustibles may not be placed over the drywall standoff.
NOTE : No drywall or other combustible may protrude farther than 3/4" in front of the drywall standoff.
Any combustible material that protrudes 3/4" or more from the drywall standoff must meet the
mantel clearance (if located above the fireplace) or sidewall clearance (if located to the side of
the fireplace – see the illustration below).
HINT : Holes are provided in the drywall standoff to attach the standoff to the framing members. This
stabilizes the standoff and allows the drywall to be anchored to the framing members.
Framing
Drywall
Standoff
Drywall
Min. 8-1/2” Clearance to Combustibles
(from edge of glass frame)
Maximum 3/4”
Use the holes in the drywall standoff to
secure the standoff to the framing.
NOTE : Mask off the front of the fireplace to keep drywall dust from entering the fireplace. These
particles, when heated, may cause odors or cause other problems.
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Installation (for qualified installers only) 11
Facing Detail for 35 CB Face
Standard 35B Face
31-1/2"
Flush Facing - Top View
Framing
Fireplace
1/2"
(removable)
Drywall Standoff
DIMENSIONS OF
DRYWALL STANDOFF:
29-1/8"
Tile Facing - Top View
Framing
Flange on
Drywall
Standoff
1/2" Drywall
NOTE: The framing must line up with the flange on the drywall
standoff - this provides staibility for the standoff and the drywall.
Fireplace
Standard 35B Face
(removable)
Drywall Standoff
1/2"
3/8" Tile
Glass
Flange on
Drywall
Standoff
1/2" Drywall
Recessed Tile Facing - Top View
Framing
Fireplace
1/2"
Standard 35B Face
(removable)
Drywall Standoff
3/8" Tile
Flange on
Drywall
Standoff
1/2" Drywall
40-3/8"
34-1/8"
1/2"
1/2"
1/2"
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Facing Detail for 36 DV Faces
Tile Facing - Top View
NOTE: The press-nut on
the mounting bracket
protrudes behind the
bracket and interferes
with tile placement.
36 DV Face
Mounting Bracket
Facing Cover - see the section
“
Face Installation & Sizing
36 DV Faces” for details.
Drywall
Standoff
Fireplace
1/2"
5/8”
36 DV Face
NOTE: The framing must line up with the flange on the drywall
standoff - this provides staibility for the standoff and the drywall.
1/4" to 3/4”
(adjustable)
Framing
3/8" Tile
Flange on Drywall
Standoff
1/2" Drywall
Glass
See the section “ Face Installation
& Sizing 36 DV Faces” for details.
Do not tuck tile into the 1/8" air
space below the access door. This
space is required to open the
access door.
We recommend placing a 7/8” thick hearth
in front of the face to conceal this opening.
1/8"
1/4" to 3/4”
(this allows different
tile thicknesses)
1"
1/2"
1/2"
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Installation (for qualified installers only) 13
Face Installation - 35 CB Face
Hang the 35 CB Face on the screws
and bushings at the top inside of the
drywall standoff.
Phillips
Screwdriver
Secure the face with these two screws (the
screws are attached to the fireplace).
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