Travis Industries 1250 Insert User manual

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Owner's Manual
• Masonry Fireplace Insert • Zero-Clearance (Metal)
Fireplace Insert
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AFETY 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.
Travis Industries, Inc.
48 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW
Mukilteo, WA 98275
www.travisproducts.com
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4 9 819 Tested to:
U.L. 1482 and ULC S628-M93

2 Introduction
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Introduction
We welcome you as a new owner of a 125 wood-burning fireplace insert. In purchasing a 125 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 125 is one of the finest appliances the world over.
This manual will explain the installation, operation, and maintenance of this appliance. Please familiarize
yourself with the Owner's Manual before operating your appliance and save the manual for future
reference. Included are helpful hints and suggestions which will make the installation and operation of
your new appliance an easier and more enjoyable experience. We offer our continual support and
guidance to help you achieve the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your appliance.
Important Information
No other 125 appliance has the same serial number
as yours. The serial number is stamped onto the label
on the back of the appliance.
This serial number will be needed in case you require
service of any type.
Model: 125 Insert
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
Register your warranty online at:
traviswarranty.com
Or, mail your warranty card to:
Travis Industries House of Fire
48 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW
Mukilteo, WA 98275
ave Your Bill of ale.
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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General Information
Introduction ......................................................2
Important Information .........................................2
Safety recautions.............................................4
Features & Specifications ....................................6
Fireplace Insert Installation
lanning The Installation .....................................7
Preparation for Installation ..............................7
Additional Accessories Needed for Installation ....7
Installation Considerations..............................7
Fireplace Requirements ......................................8
Insert lacement Requirements ............................8
Masonry Fireplace Requirements..........................9
Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Requirements ......9
Hearth Requirements .........................................10
Drafting erformance .........................................10
Leveling Bolt Installation......................................10
Block-Off late Installation...................................11
Insert with ositive Connection .............................12
Insert with Direct Connection (Masonry Fireplace) ....12
Insert with Direct Connection (Z.C. Fireplace) ..........13
Insert with Face Seal Connection ..........................13
Operating Your Appliance
Safety Notice: ...................................................14
Before Your First Fire .........................................14
Opening the Door ..............................................15
Starting a Fire ...................................................16
Adjusting the Burn Rate ......................................17
Ash Removal ....................................................17
Optional Blower Operation...................................18
Re-Loading the Stove .........................................18
Overnight Burn..................................................18
Normal Operating Sounds ...................................18
Hints for Burning................................................19
Selecting Wood .................................................19
Troubleshooting ................................................20
Maintaining Your Appliance
Daily Maintenance (while stove is in use) ................21
Remove Ash (if necessary)..............................21
Clean the Glass (if necessary) .........................21
Monthly Maintenance (while appliance is in use).......22
Door and Glass Inspection ..............................22
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal ......2
Yearly Maintenance............................................23
Touch Up Paint.............................................23
Cleaning the Air Duct and Blower (if applicable)...23
Firebrick and Baffle Inspection .........................23
Door arts ........................................................24
Firebox arts ....................................................25
Floor and Side Firebrick Removal & Replacement 25
Baffle Removal & Replacement.............................26
Air Tube Removal & Replacement .........................26
Warranty
Warranty ..........................................................27
Listing Information
Listing Label .....................................................29
Optional E uipment
Surround anels ................................................30
Front Blower (part # 99000128).............................32
Index
Index ...............................................................34

4 Safety Precautions
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The viewing door must be
closed and latched during
o eration.
Never block free airflow through
the air vents on this a liance.
Gas
Gasoline or other flammable
liquids must never be used to
start the fire or "Freshen U " the
fire. Do not store or use
gasoline or other flammable
liquids in the vicinity of this
a liance.
This a liance is designed and
a roved for the burning of cord
wood only. Do not attem t to
burn any other ty e of fuel other
than cord wood in this
a liance, it will void all
warranties and safety listings.
ASHES
Ashes must be dis osed in a
metal container with a tight lid
and laced on a non-
combustible surface well away
from the home or structure.
Do not touch the a liance while
it is hot and educate all children
of the danger of a high-
tem erature a liance. Young
children should be su ervised
when they are in the same room
as the a liance.
36"
Kee furniture, dra es, curtains,
wood, a er, and other
combustibles a minimum of 36"
away from the front of the
a liance.
This a liance must be ro erly
installed to revent the
ossibility of a house fire. The
instructions must be strictly
adhered to. Do not use
makeshift methods or
com romise in the installation.
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Contact your local building
officials to obtain a ermit and
information on any installation
restrictions or ins ection
requirements in your area.
Notify your insurance com any
of this a liance as well.
Ins ect the chimney connector
and chimney at least twice
monthly and clean if necessary.
Creosote may build u and
cause a house fire.
Do not connect this a liance to
any chimney serving another
a liance.
Type
HT Clay
Liner
This a liance must be
connected to a listed high
tem erature (UL 103 HT)
residential ty e chimney or an
a roved masonry chimney with
a standard clay tile, or stainless
steel liner.

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Mobile
Home
When installed in a mobile
home, this a liance 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 lace clothing or other
flammable items on or near this
a liance.
Never try to re air or re lace
any art of this a liance unless
instructions are given in this
manual. All other work must be
done by a trained technician.
Do not make any changes or
modifications to an existing
masonry fire lace or chimney to
install this a liance.
Do not make any changes to the
a liance to increase
combustion air.
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Allow the a liance to cool
before carrying out any
maintenance or cleaning. Overfiring the a liance may
cause a house fire. If a unit or
chimney connector glows, you
are overfiring.
Maintain the door and glass seal
and kee them in good
condition.
Avoid lacing wood against the
glass when loading. Do not
slam the door or strike the glass.
Do not use a grate or other
device to elevate the fire off of
the firebox floor. Burn the fire
directly on the bricks.
This
Manual
Do not throw this manual away.
This manual has im ortant
o erating 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
appliance, and assumes no
responsibility of any
consequential damage s).

6 Features & Specifications
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Installation Options:
• Masonry Fire lace Insert
• Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fire lace Insert
Features:
• EPA Phase II A roved
• 1.6 Cubic Foot Firebox Volume
• Single O erating Control
• Acce ts Logs U to 18" Long
• Steel Plate Construction (1/4" & 3/16")
• Heavy Duty Refractory Firebrick
• O tional High-Tech Blower
Heating Specifications:
A roximate Maximum Heating Ca acity (in square feet)* 750 to 1,200
Maximum BTU's er Hour (Cord Wood Calculation) 66,800
Maximum Burn Time U to 8 Hours
* Heating ca acity will vary de ending on the home's floor lan, degree of insulation, and the outside
tem erature. It is also affected by the quality and moisture level of the fuel.
Dimensions:
13-1/2"
Note:
Measure side, corner,
and back clearances
from the stove top. 5-7/8"
20"
23-5/8"
18-5/8"
3"
Figure 1
Emissions:
4.4 Grams Per Hour (EPA Phase II A roved) – Tests conducted by E.E.S.P.C.

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Fireplace Requirements
Figure 2 shows the minimum size requirements for the ty e of fire lace used.
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Height (rear)
Width (front)
Width (rear)
Depth
Hearth Depth*
Hearth Width
Facing Width
Facing Height
Mantel Height
20-3/4"
20-3/4"
23-5/8"
23-5/8"
13-1/2"
19"
39-5/8"
42-5/8"
32"
35-1/2"
* This is the distance the insert protrudes from
the fireplace opening plus the required 16" of
hearth extension in U.S.A. (18" in Canada).
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Non-Combustible Hearth
Combustible Mantel
Non-Combustible Facing
20-3/4"
20-3/4"
25-5/8"
25-5/8"
14-1/2"
19"
39-5/8"
47-5/8"
32"
44"
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Insert Placement Requirements
• The insert must be laced so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. dra es, doors), 36" of the
front of the insert
• Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor
• The minimum clearances, facing, and hearth requirements in Figure 3 must be met (follow the clearances for the
ty e of fire lace being used - either masonry or zero-clearance).
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Side Facing
Top Facing
Mantel to Insert
Hearth (Front)*
Hearth (Side)
Front of Insert
Extension onto Hearth
13"
9-1/2"
12"
15-1/2"
16" **
8"
36"
3"
* Does not include the distance the insert
extends onto the hearth (dimension "x").
ZC (Metal)
Fireplace
30"
12"
12"
24"
16" ** (** 18" in Canada)
8"
36"
3"
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Hearth Requirements
• Must extend 16" in front of the insert (18" in Canada) and 8" on both sides (min. 26" dee by 40-1/4" wide)
• Must be non-combustible and at least .018" thick (26 gauge)
Drafting Performance
This a liance relies u on natural draft to o erate. External forces, such as wind, barometric ressure, to ogra hy,
or factors of the home (negative ressure from exhaust fans, chimneys, air infiltration, etc.), may adversely affect
draft. Travis Industries can not be res onsible for external forces leading to less than o timal erformance.
Leveling Bolt Installation
Two leveling bolts are included to level the insert if the fire lace has a ste ed-u hearth. To install, raise
the rear of the insert u and insert the leveling bolts into the holes in the rear corners of the insert. Adjust
the bolts until they extend the same height as the hearth ste s u . After the insert is installed, fine-tune
the leveling bolts to level the insert.
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This distance is the
hearth step-up. The
leveling bolts should
stick out this far from the
base of the insert. Fireplace
Hearth
The leveling bolts go
into the holes at the
rear corners of the
insert.
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Block-Off Plate Installation
Whenever this a liance is installed with a direct connection a block-off late, or other non-combustible
seal-off device (e.g. dam er ada ter), will need to be installed. This device is used to seal the chimney,
insuring no smoke enters the home and roviding the chimney system with a seal to romote draft. The
directions below detail the ste s for construction and installation of a block-off late.
1 Determine a location for the block-off late at the to of the firebox below the dam er area (make
it high enough to allow installation of the connection i e). The location should be level and in an
area where it can be mounted easily. Measure the width at the rear ("A") and front ("B") of the
firebox at the height where the block-off late will be installed (see Figure 6). Then measure the
de th of the location where the block-off late will be installed ("C").
NOTE: Most masonry fire laces have square fireboxes while certain zero-clearance (metal)
fire laces often have domed firebox to s. This makes zero-clearance block-off lates more
difficult to install. To sim lify the rocedure, insulation may be used to seal the rounded edges.
2 Make a cardboard tem late of the measurements, but add a 2" flange to each side. This flange
will be used to mount the block-off late to the inside of the firebox. Bend the flanges downwards
on the tem late and lace it inside the fire lace. If the tem late fits correctly in its lanned
location, go to the next ste . If it does not, make a new tem late with the a ro riate corrections
until it fits correctly.
3 With the tem late in lace, mark the location of the flue (see “Dimensions” on age 6). This
location a roximates the center of the flue when the insert is in lace (a slight offset may occur
based u on insert and block-off late lacement). Remove the tem late and cut a 6 1/4"
diameter hole centered on this mark.
4 Make the block-off late of 24 gage or thicker steel to match the tem late. Drill two holes in each
flange for mounting the late.
5 Mount the block-off late using masonry screws.
NOTE: Use sheet metal screws on zero-clearance (metal) fire laces (screws need only be long
enough to enetrate the first layer of metal).
6 Insulate the block-off late using high-tem erature fiberglass insulation (Kaowool® or equivalent)
and furnace cement (allow the cement to dry for at least 24 hours before burning).
7 After lacing the a liance and installing the i e through the block-off late, use high-
tem erature fiberglass insulation and furnace cement to seal any cracks between the i e and
block-off late.
Firebox
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dimensions to
determine the
location of the
center of the
flue.
Damper Measurement
"A"
Measurement "B"
2" Flanges
(for attaching
the block-off
plate)
Measurement
"C"
See the dimensions to determine the location of
the center of the flue.
Block-Off Plate Template
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Insert with
Positive
Connection
NOTE:
REQUIRED IN
CANADA
Most factory-built
chimney manufacturers
make stainless steel
chimney liners, either
flexible or rigid. This
rovides a wide variety
of installation o tions.
Make sure to follow the
manufacturer's
instructions for
installation and
su ort.
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The liner must be
stainless steel
connector or flexible
vent. Follow the liner
manufacturer's
instructions for
installation and
support.
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Remove damper
or wire it open
Airtight Insulated
Clean-Out
Combustible Mantle
NOTE: This installation may be
used with a masonry or zero
clearance fireplace. The
requirements in the section
"Masonry Fireplace Requirements"
or "Zero Clearance Fireplace
Requirements" must be fulfilled
prior to installation.
Flue Liner
See the section "Insert
Placement Requirements" for
minimum clearances and
hearth required.
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Cap (prevents water
from entering)
Install a non-combustible
cover plate to prevent water
from entering the chimney
Surround Panels
Figure 7
Insert with Direct
Connection
Masonry
Fireplace)
NOTE:
NOT ALLOWED IN
CANADA
Direct connections
require installation of
an airtight block-off
late or dam er
ada ter (see "Block-off
Plate Installation" on
age 11).
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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
Flue
Liner
See the section
"Insert Placement
Requirements" for
minimum clearances
and hearth required.
Surround Panels
NOTE: This installation may be
used with a masonry or zero
clearance fireplace. This
illustration depicts a masonry
insert, all requirements in the
section "Masonry Fireplace
Requirements" must be fulfilled
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Insert with Direct
Connection Z.C.
Fireplace)
NOTE:
NOT ALLOWED IN
CANADA
Direct connections
require installation of an
airtight block-off late or
dam er ada ter (see
"Block-off Plate
Installation" on age
11).
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Block-off plate or
damper adapter
Stainless steel
chimney connector
must Extend 1' past
the block-off plate.
Combustible Mantle
See the section
"Insert Placement
Requirements" for
minimum clearances
and hearth required.
Surround Panels
NOTE: This installation may be
used with a masonry or zero
clearance fireplace. This
illustration depicts a zero
clearance insert, all requirements
in the section "Zero Clearance
Fireplace Requirements" must be
fulfilled prior to installation.
Z.C. (Metal) firebox
Optional
Telescoping Legs No modification to the firebox of the z.c. fireplace is allowed.
Damper must
be removed
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Insert with Face
Seal Connection
NOTE:
NOT ALLOWED IN
CANADA
Face seal connections
require installation of the
surround anels and
insulation (see the
"Surround Panel
Installation" on age
31).
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Remove damper
or wire it open
Airtight Insulated
Clean-Out
Combustible Mantle
NOTE: This installation may be
used with a masonry fireplace
only. The requirements in the
section "Masonry Fireplace
Requirements" must be fulfilled
prior to installation.
Flue
Liner
See the section "Insert
Placement Requirements"
for minimum clearances
and hearth required.
Surround Panels with
insulation (see "Surround
Panels" installation
instructions in the back of
the manual)
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NOTE: It is
recommended your
chimney have a
minimum 28 and a
maximum of 144
square inch cross-
sectional area to use a
face seal connection,
otherwise your
chimney may not have
sufficient draw for the
fireplace insert to
operate correctly.

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Opening the Door
The door becomes hot during use. Use a glove to o en the door if the handle is hot.
To revent smoke from entering the room, o en the door a small amount and let air enter the firebox.
Lopi Republic Door
Rotate
the door
handle.
Swing
the door
open.

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Starting a Fire
Since the dawn of time man has debated the best way to start a fire. Some use the boy-scout "tee- ee",
some refer the "tic-tac-toe" stack. Either way, review the hints and warnings below to ensure ro er fire
starting.
• Make sure the air control is ushed in. If additional air is needed, o en the doors 1/4" during the first
five minutes of start-u .
Never use gasoline, gasoline-ty e lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start
or "freshen u " a fire in this stove. Kee all such liquids well away from the stove while it is in use.
If using a firestarter, use only roducts s ecifically designed for stoves - follow the manufacturer's
instructions carefully.
If the smoke does not ass u the chimney, ball u one sheet of news a er, lace it in the center of the
firebox and light it. This should start the chimney drafting (this eliminates "cold air blockage").
Use lenty of kindling to ensure the stove reaches a ro er tem erature. Once the kindling is burning
ra idly, lace a few larger ieces of wood onto the fire.
Starting a “Top-Down Fire”
One articularly successful method for starting a fire is to
stack several large ieces of wood in the center of the stove
(see the illustration to the right). Then lace several wads
of news a er in the center with kindling on to . When you
light the news a er this “to -down” fire will burn its way to
the center, igniting the larger ieces. With some ractice,
this method should work for you.

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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.
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Approximate Air Control Settings
Overnight Burn Fully out to 9/32" o en
Medium Burn 9/32" to 5/16" o en
Medium High Burn 5/16" to 7/16" o en
High Burn 7/16" o en to ushed fully in
The air control becomes hot during o eration - use gloves or a tool to revent burns.
The air control may take several minutes to influence the burn rate. When making adjustments, you
may wish to let the stove burn for 10 minutes to gauge erformance.
Ash Removal
ASHES
Ashes should be laced in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes
should be laced on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, away from all combustible
materials, ending final dis osal. If the ashes are dis osed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dis ersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled.

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Optional Blower Operation
The blower will turn on once the stove is u to tem erature. This is ty ically 15 to 30 minutes after
starting the fire. Follow the directions below to alter the blower s eed.
OFF
Turn the dial all the way counter-
clockwise until it clicks off.
BLOWER
CONTROL
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HIGH
The high position is all the way counter-
clockwise, without clicking off.
BLOWER
CONTROL
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LO
OFF HI
LOW
Turn the dial all the
way clockwise.
BLOWER
CONTROL
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LO
OFF HI
The blower may be used to affect heat out ut (i.e.: to reduce heat out ut, turn the blower down).
Route the ower cord in a location where it will not come in contact with the a liance or become hot.
Re-Loading the Stove
Follow the directions below to minimize smoke s illage while re-loading the stove.
1 O en the air control all the way ( ush it in).
2 O en the door slightly. Let the airflow inside the firebox to stabilize before o ening the doors fully.
3 Load wood onto the fire.
Overnight Burn
This stove is large enough to accommodate burn times u to ten hours. Follow the ste s below to
achieve an overnight burn.
1 Move the air control to high burn and let the stove become hot (burn for a roximately 15 minutes).
2 Load as much wood as ossible. Use large ieces if ossible.
3 Let the stove burn on high for 15 minutes to kee the stove hot, then turn the air control to low.
4 In the morning the stove should still be hot, with embers in the coal bed. Stir the coals and load
small ieces of wood to re-ignite the fire, if desired.
Differences if chimney height and draft may lower overall burn times.
Normal Operating Sounds
Creaks and Clicks:
The 3/16" and 5/16" steel may creak or click when
the stove heats up and cools down - this is normal.
Blower Sounds:
The blower will make a slight "humm" as it
pushes air through the stove.

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Hints for Burning
• Get the a liance hot before adjusting to low burn
• Use smaller ieces of wood during start-u and high burns to increase tem erature
• Use larger ieces of wood for overnight or sustained burns
• Stack the wood tightly together to establish a longer burn
• Leave a bed of ashes (1/2" dee ) to allow for longer burns
• Be considerate of neighbors & the environment: burn dry wood only
• Burn small, intense fires instead of large, slow burning fires when ossible
• Learn your a liance's o erating characteristics to obtain o timum erformance
Selecting Wood
• Dry Wood is Key
• Dry wood burns hot, emits less
smoke and creates less creosote.
Testing Wood Moisture
• S lit wood stored in a dry area will
be fully dry within a year. This
insures dry wood. If urchasing
wood for immediate use, test the
wood with a moisture meter. Some
ex erienced wood burners can
measure wood moisture by
knocking ieces together and
listening for a clear "knock" and not
a "thud".
Wet
Wood
Leads
To Leads
To
Dry
Wood
Leads
To Leads
To
Less
Heat More Heat
More Smoke
and Creostoe Less Smoke and Creostoe
Why Dry Wood is Key
Wet wood, when burned, must release water stored within the wood. This cools the fire, creates
creosote, and ham ers a com lete burn. Ask any ex erienced wood burner and he or she will agree: dry
wood is crucial to good erformance.
Wood Cutting and Storage
Cut wood to length and
chop into quarters. Store the wood off the ground in a
covered area. Allow for airflow
around the wood to dry the wood.
Air Flow
Air Flow
Air Flow

20 Operating Your Appliance
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause
Smoke Enters Room During
Start-Up
• O en the air control ( g. 17).
• Cold Air Blockage - burn a iece of news a er to
establish a draft.
• If the flame is not getting enough air, a small crack in
the door is all that is needed.
Kindling Does Not Start - Fire
Smolders
• O en the air control ( g. 17).
• Not enough starter a er - use additional news a er if
necessary.
• If the flame is not getting enough air, a small crack in
the door is all that is needed.
Smoke Enters Room While Re-
Loading
• O en the air control before o ening the door ( g. 17).
• Let the air stabilize before fully o ening the door. Then
o en the door a roximately 1 inch. Let air go into the
firebox for a few seconds. Once the smoke a ears to
be flowing u the chimney consistently, o en the door.
• Insufficient Draft - Chimney height and outside
conditions can negatively affect draft. In these cases a
small amount of smoke may enter the home. Adding
more i e or a draft-inducing ca may hel .
Stove Does Not Burn Hot Enough • Wood is Wet - see the section "Selecting Wood" on
age 19 for details on wood.
• Make sure the air control is all the way o en. Slide the
control back and forth to insure the control is not stuck.
• Insufficient Draft - Chimney height and outside
conditions can negatively affect draft. In these cases
the fire may burn slowly. Adding more i e or a draft-
inducing ca may hel .
Blower Does Not Run • Stove is Not U to Tem erature - This is normal. The
blower will come on when the stove is hot - usually 15
to 30 minutes.
• Electricity is Cut to the Blower - Check the household
breaker or fuse to make sure it is o erable.
Stove Does Not Burn Long
Enough
• De ending u on wood, draft, and other factors, the
burn time may be shorter then stated. Make sure the
doors are sealing and not allowing air into the firebox -
See the section "Door and Glass Ins ection" on age
22 for details.
• Check the ash bed for coals. Often, coals are still
glowing under a slight bed of flyash. By raking these
into a ile you can re-start your stove quickly.