FireplaceXtrordinair 36-Elite User Manual

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36-Elite Owner's Manual

• O p e r a t i o n • M a i n t e n a n c e • S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n •

SA FETY 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.

Listed

4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd SW

Mukilteo, WA 98275

 Copyright 200

$10.00 93508091

4050923

, T.I.

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Tested to: U.L. 127 and

portions of U.L. 1482 & 907

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. Please familiarize yourself with the Owner's Manual before operating
your heater and save the manual for future reference. Included are helpful hints and suggestions
which 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 heater.

Important Information

No other Fireplace Xtrordinair wood fireplace has the
same serial number as yours. The serial number is
behind the left side door just inside the firebox.

This serial number will be needed in case you require
service of any type.

Model:
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
heater. 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

• This fireplace must be
installed by a qualified
installer. Installation
instructions are shipped
inside the fireplace and
must be strictly adhered
to.

• This fireplace is designed
and listed for cord wood
only. Burning of any
other material will void the
warranty and listing and
may create a fire hazard.

• The door(s) must be
closed and latched during
operation. Open the
door(s) only when re­loading the fireplace or
conducting maintenance.
This prevents smoke,
embers from entering the
room.

Ok

Gas

• 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. Do not use
gasoline or other
flammable liquids to start
or invigorate a fire.

• 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.

ASHES

• Ashes must be disposed of
in a metal container with a
tight fitting lid. Place the
container on a non­combustible surface until
the ashes have fully cooled
before final disposal.

36"

• 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 fireplace).

• If you smell smoke, see
the section "Smoke Smell
in Home" on page 13 of
this manual for a remedy.

• Do not place clothing or
other flammable items on
or near the fireplace.

• Never block free airflow
through the vents.

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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.

• 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.

• This fireplace was
designed to burn solid
wood fuel only (cord
wood). Never use treated
wood, wax logs, coal,
garbage, or other
materials. These materials
will void the safety listing
and may damage the
combustor.

This
Manual

• Allow the fireplace to cool
before carrying out any
maintenance or cleaning.

• 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.

• 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................................................1

Important Information...................................1

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions ......................................2

Specifications

Features ....................................................5

Heating Specifications ..................................5

Electrical Specifications................................5

Packing List................................................5

EPA Compliance..........................................5

Operation

Safety Notice ..............................................6

Before Your First Fire....................................6

Verify the Installation ...............................6

Curing the Paint ......................................6

Over-Firing the Fireplace...........................6

Acid Wash .............................................6

Opening the Doors .......................................7

Opening the Doors while Fireplace is Hot......7

Location of Controls .....................................8

Starting a Fire..............................................8

Maintaining Catalytic Burn-Off........................9

Adjusting the Burn Rate.................................10

Blower Operation .........................................10

Optional Summer Fan Switch .....................10

Re-Loading the Fireplace...............................11

Overnight Burn............................................11

Normal Operating Sounds..............................11

Hints for Burning..........................................11

Selecting Wood ...........................................12

Dry Wood is Key......................................12

Testing Wood Moisture.............................12

Why Dry Wood is Key...............................12

Wood Cutting and Storage.........................12

Don't Burn Treated Wood, Wax Logs, Etc.....12

Troubleshooting...........................................13

Maintenance

Daily Maintenance (while fireplace is in use) ......14

Check Ash, Remove if Necessary...............14

Clean any Gold Surfaces if Necessary.........14

Twice Yearly Maintenance.............................15

Check Firebrick, Baffle .............................15

Clean Combustor.....................................15

Clean the Blower Filter..............................15

Check Door Seal, Adjust if Necessary .........16

Check Chimney for Creosote Build-Up .........16

Replacement Parts List .................................17

Safety Label

Safety Label ...............................................18

Warranty

Warranty ....................................................19

Optional Equipment

Temperature Meter.......................................20

Index

Index.........................................................22

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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, and outside

temperature.)

up to 2,500 Square Feet

Maximum Burning Time Up to 10 Hours
BTU Output per Hour (Cord Wood Method) 10,300 to 66,000

Electrical Specifications:

The blower on "HIGH" draws 1.1 Amps on 120 Volts A.C. (approximately 130 watts).

Packing List

Shipped with the Fireplace:

•Installation Manual

•Grate

•Baffle

•Blower Assembly

•Ember Strip

•Log Retainer (includes allen wrench & instructions)

•Flex Duct w/ start collar – 3' Length, 6" Dia (For Blower)

•Two 12' Flex Ducts, 6" Diameter (For Cooling Vents)

•Two Vent Hoods (For Cooling Vents)

•Two Vent Hood Storm Collars (For Cooling Vents)

Shipped with the Faceplate:

•Faceplate (two switch plate screws are attached)

•Switch Plate (includes blower rheostat)

•10 Faceplate Screws

Shipped with the Door(s):

•Owner's Manual

•Installation Hardware Pack

•Pair of Gloves

•Efficiency and Registration Cards

•Touch-up Paint

EPA Compliance:

This heater meets EPA Phase II requirements (2.3 grams per hour)

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6 Operation

Safety Notice:

• If this appliance is not properly ins tall ed, a house fire may result. For
your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building
or fire officials about restricti ons and installati on 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. Any marks left on the
gold may become etched-in by the
heat of the fireplace. Use
denatured alcohol and a soft cloth
to clean.

Verify the Installation

Denatured

Alcohol

Soft Cloth

Before starting the fireplace, verify that the fireplace is properly installed and all of the requirements in
the 36 Elite-ZC Installation Manual have been followed.

Keep all flammables 36" away from the front of the fireplace (drapes, furniture, clothing, etc.).
Do not use a fireplace insert or other products not specified for use in this fireplace.

Curing the Paint

This heater uses a heat-activated paint that 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 fireplace. Leave the door slightly ajar for the first

fire and be careful when opening the door after the first fire.

2 to 4 hours

Over-Firing the Fireplace (Over-Firing may void your warranty)

This fireplace was designed to operate at a high temperature. But due to differences in vent
configuration, fuel, and draft, this appliance can be operated at an excessive temperature. If the area
behind the faceplate or other area starts to glow red, you are over-firing the fireplace (this may damage
the optional gold surface, internal components, and void the warranty). Do not burn excessively large
fires for a long time. Shut the air control down and allow the fireplace to cool if you detect over-firing.

Operating the Fireplace During a Power Outage

This fireplace includes a blower to dissipate heat from the firebox. During power outages build small to
medium-sized fires to prevent the fireplace from over-firing (especially if you have a gold face).

Acid Wash

Some installations utilize a masonry facing or hearth. This masonry is often cleaned with muriatic acid.
This acid may damage gold finish once the fireplace reaches temperature. Verify with your mason that
all masonry is fully neutralized using ammonia water or other alkaline.

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