Travis Industries 1750 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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2 Introduction
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Introduction
We welcome you as a new owner of a 175 wood-burning fireplace insert. In purchasing a 175 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 175 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 175 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: 175 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
Safet Precautions.............................................4
Features & Specifications ....................................6
Fireplace Insert Installation
Planning The Installation .....................................7
Preparation for Installation ..............................7
Additional Accessories Needed for Installation ....7
Installation Considerations..............................7
Fireplace Requirements ......................................8
Insert Placement Requirements ............................8
Masonr Fireplace Requirements..........................9
Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Requirements ......9
Hearth Requirements .........................................10
Drafting Performance .........................................10
Insert Rollers ....................................................10
Leveling Bolt Installation......................................10
Block-Off Plate Installation...................................11
Insert with Positive Connection .............................12
Insert with Direct Connection (Masonr Fireplace) ....12
Insert with Direct Connection (Z.C. Fireplace) ..........13
Insert with Face Seal Connection ..........................13
Operating Your Appliance
Safet Notice: ...................................................14
Before Your First Fire .........................................14
Opening the Door ..............................................15
B pass Operation ..............................................16
Starting a Fire ...................................................16
Adjusting the Burn Rate ......................................18
Ash Removal ....................................................18
Optional Blower Operation...................................19
Re-Loading the Stove .........................................19
Overnight Burn..................................................19
Normal Operating Sounds ...................................19
Hints for Burning................................................20
Selecting Wood .................................................20
Troubleshooting ................................................21
Maintaining Your Appliance
Dail Maintenance (while stove is in use) ................22
Remove Ash (if necessary)..............................22
Clean the Glass (if necessary) .........................22
Monthl Maintenance (while appliance is in use).......23
Door and Glass Inspection ..............................23
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal ......2
Yearl Maintenance............................................24
Touch Up Paint.............................................24
Cleaning the Air Duct and Blower (if applicable)...24
Firebrick and Baffle Inspection .........................24
Door Parts ........................................................25
Firebox Parts ....................................................26
Floor and Side Firebrick Removal & Replacement ..............26
Baffle Removal & Replacement.............................27
Air Tube Removal & Replacement .........................27
Warranty
Warrant ..........................................................28
Listing Information
Listing Label .....................................................30
Optional E uipment
Surround Panels ................................................31
Front Blower ..........................................................33
Index
Index ...............................................................34

4 Safety Precautions
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The viewing door must be
c osed and atched during
operation.
Never b ock free airf ow through
the air vents on this app iance.
Gas
Gaso ine or other f ammab e
iquids must never be used to
start the fire or "Freshen Up" the
fire. Do not store or use
gaso ine or other f ammab e
iquids in the vicinity of this
app iance.
This app iance is designed and
approved for the burning of cord
wood on y. Do not attempt to
burn any other type of fue other
than cord wood in this
app iance, it wi void a
warranties and safety istings.
ASHES
Ashes must be disposed in a
meta container with a tight id
and p aced on a non-
combustib e surface we away
from the home or structure.
Do not touch the app iance whi e
it is hot and educate a chi dren
of the danger of a high-
temperature app iance. Young
chi dren shou d be supervised
when they are in the same room
as the app iance.
36"
Keep furniture, drapes, curtains,
wood, paper, and other
combustib es a minimum of 36"
away from the front of the
app iance.
This app iance must be proper y
insta ed to prevent the
possibi ity of a house fire. The
instructions must be strict y
adhered to. Do not use
makeshift methods or
compromise in the insta ation.
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Contact your oca bui ding
officia s to obtain a permit and
information on any insta ation
restrictions or inspection
requirements in your area.
Notify your insurance company
of this app iance as we .
Inspect the chimney connector
and chimney at east twice
month y and c ean if necessary.
Creosote may bui d up and
cause a house fire.
Do not connect this app iance to
any chimney serving another
app iance.
Type
HT Clay
Liner
This app iance must be
connected to a isted high
temperature (UL 103 HT)
residentia type chimney or an
approved masonry chimney with
a standard c ay ti e, or stain ess
stee iner.

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Mobile
Home
When insta ed in a mobi e
home, this app iance must be
bo ted to the f oor, have outside
air, and not be insta ed in the
bedroom (Per H.U.D.
requirements). Check with oca
bui ding officia s.
Do not p ace c othing or other
f ammab e items on or near this
app iance.
Never try to repair or rep ace
any part of this app iance un ess
instructions are given in this
manua . A other work must be
done by a trained technician.
Do not make any changes or
modifications to an existing
masonry firep ace or chimney to
insta this app iance.
Do not make any changes to the
app iance to increase
combustion air.
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A ow the app iance to coo
before carrying out any
maintenance or c eaning. Overfiring the app iance may
cause a house fire. If a unit or
chimney connector g ows, you
are overfiring.
Maintain the door and g ass sea
and keep them in good
condition.
Avoid p acing wood against the
g ass when oading. Do not
s am the door or strike the g ass.
Do not use a grate or other
device to e evate the fire off of
the firebox f oor. Burn the fire
direct y on the bricks.
This
Manual
Do not throw this manua away.
This manua has important
operating and maintenance
instructions that you wi need at
a ater time. A ways fo ow the
instructions in this manua .
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 Firep ace Insert
• Zero-C earance (Meta ) Firep ace Insert
Features:
• EPA Phase II Approved
• 2.2 Cubic Foot Firebox Vo ume
• Sing e Operating Contro
• Accepts Logs Up to 18" Long
• Stee P ate Construction (5/16" & 3/16")
• Heavy Duty Refractory Firebrick
• Optiona High-Tech B ower
Heating Specifications:
Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)* 1,200 to 2,000
Maximum BTU's per Hour (Cord Wood Ca cu ation) 72,400
Maximum Burn Time Up to 10 Hours
* Heating capacity wi vary depending on the home's f oor p an, degree of insu ation, and the outside
temperature. It is a so affected by the qua ity and moisture eve of the fue .
Dimensions:
21-3/8"
13-1/8" - ZC (metal) fireplaces
require 1" clearance to the rear.
21-5/8"
Weight....380 Lbs. 5-3/16"
Fireplace Opening
19-3/4"
10" (does not include required hearth)
24-1/4"
Measure side and
top clearances from
the top plate.
Measure front
clearances from
the stove face.
18-3/4"
A
Figure 1
Emissions:
1.9 Grams Per Hour (EPA Phase II Approved) – Tests conducted by E.E.S.P.C.

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SAFETY NOTICE:
Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure
to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
Planning The Installation
We suggest that you have an authorized Travis Industries dea er insta your firep ace insert. If you
insta the firep ace insert yourse f, your authorized dea er shou d review your insta ation p ans.
Check with oca bui ding officia s for any permits required for insta ation of this firep ace insert and
notify your insurance company before proceeding with insta ation.
Preparation for Installation
• Check for damage to the exterior of the firep ace insert (dents shou d be reported, scratches can be
fixed by app ying touch up paint).
• Check the interior of the firebox (rep ace cracked firebrick and make sure baff e is in p ace).
The firep ace insert can be ightened by removing the firebricks and baff e (pg 26) - rep ace before
operation.
Additional Accessories Needed for Installation
1 Door (shipped separate y)
2 Surround Pane s (see page 31)
Installation Considerations
Installation Type Considerations
Insert with Positive F ue (Fu Re ine)
(Page 12)
• Uti izes existing masonry or zero c earance firep ace
• Provides best draft
• Easiest to c ean
REQUIRED IN CANADA
Insert with Direct Connect F ue
(Page 12 and 13)
• Uti izes existing masonry or zero c earance firep ace
• Provides good draft
• Requires firep ace b ock-off p ate - see page 11
NOT ALLOWED IN CANADA
Insert with Face Sea Connection
(Page 13)
NOTE: Before insta ing verify with oca bui ding
officia s that this type of insta ation is
approved in your area.
• Uti izes existing masonry firep aces with cross section
of 28" to 144" (not approved for zero clearance
fireplaces)
• Provides margina draft
• Easiest to insta
• Requires the optiona surround pane s and insu ation
(see "Surround Pane s" on page 31).
NOT ALLOWED IN CANADA

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Fireplace Requirements
Figure 2 shows the minimum size requirements for the type of firep ace used.
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ce
f
Masonry
Fireplace Z.C. (Metal) Fireplace
Minimum Fireplace Size
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b
c
d
e
f
g
h
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Height (front)
Height (rear)
Width (front)
Width (rear)
Depth
Hearth Depth*
Hearth Width
Facing Width
Facing Height
with mantel shield
Mantel Height
with mantel shield
19-3/4"
19-3/4"
24-1/4"
21-5/8"
13-1/8"
26"
40-1/4"
50-1/4"
47-1/4"
39-1/4"
49-1/4"
41-1/4"
* This is the distance the insert protrudes from
the fireplace opening plus the required 16" of
hearth extension.
b
d
h
i
j
g
Non-Combustible Hearth
Combustible Mantel
Non-Combustible Facing
19-3/4"
19-3/4"
26-1/4"
23-5/8"
14-1/8"
26"
40-1/4"
48-1/4"
30-3/4"
N/A
42-3/4"
N/A
Figure 2
Insert Placement Requirements
• The insert must be p aced so that no combustib es are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes, doors), 36" of the
front of the insert
• Insert and hearth must be insta ed on a eve , secure f oor
• The minimum c earances, facing, and hearth requirements in Figure 3 must be met (fo ow the c earances for the
type of firep ace being used - either masonry or zero-c earance).
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Side
Wall
Combustible Mantel
Combustible Top Facing
Non-Combustible
Hearth
Facing
Masonry
Fireplace
Minimum Clearances
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l
m
n
o
p
q
x
Sidewall to Insert
Side Facing
Top Facing
with mantel shield
Mantel to Insert
with mantel shield
Hearth (Front)
Hearth (Side)
Front of Insert
Extension onto Hearth
15"
13"
28-1/2"
20-1/2"
30-1/2"
22-1/2"
16"
8"
36"
10"
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k
p
x
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n
m
ZC (Metal)
Fireplace
30"
12"
12"
N/A
24"
N/A
16"
8"
36"
10"
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Masonry Fireplace Requirements
CANADA ONLY:
The firep ace insert must be insta ed with a continuous chimney iner of 6” diameter extending from the
firep ace insert to the top of the chimney. The chimney iner must conform to the C ass 3 requirement of
Can/ULC S635, Standard Lining Systems for Existing Masonry or Factory- Bui t Chimney & Vents, or
CAN/ULC S640, Standard for Lining Systems for New Masonry Chimneys.
• Chimney must have a c ay ti e iner or a stain ess stee iner (positive connection)
• Entire firep ace, inc uding chimney, must be c ean and undamaged. Any damage must be repaired prior to
insta ation of the insert
• Chimney height: 15' minimum; 33' maximum.
• Entire firep ace, inc uding chimney, must meet oca bui ding requirements.
ero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Requirements
CANADA ONLY:
The firep ace insert must be insta ed with a continuous chimney iner of 6” diameter extending from the
firep ace insert to the top of the chimney. The chimney iner must conform to the C ass 3 requirement of
Can/ULC S635, Standard Lining Systems for Existing Masonry or Factory- Bui t Chimney & Vents, or
CAN/ULC S640, Standard for Lining Systems for New Masonry Chimneys.
• Must uti ize a positive (fu re ine) or direct connection (b ock-off p ate)
• Must be manufactured by one of the fo owing manufacturers:
• Marco • Majestic • Heati ator • Preway • Tempco • Superior
• Heat N Glo • Lennox • Martin • Monesson
• Entire firep ace, inc uding chimney, must be c ean and undamaged. Any damage must be repaired prior to
insta ation of the insert
• Entire firep ace, inc uding chimney, must meet oca bui ding requirements
• Chimney height: 15' minimum; 33' maximum.
Minimum cross section: 28.65 square inches
• The damper ("A") and grate ("B") must be removed
(see Figure 4). The smoke she f ("C"), interna
baff es ("D"), screen ("E"), and meta or g ass doors
("F") may be removed (if app icab e). The masonry
ining ("G"), insu ation ("H"), and any structured rigid
frame members (meta sides, f oor, door frame, face
of the firep ace, etc. – "I") may not be removed or
a tered
C
B
F
I
D
E
A
G
H
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Hearth Requirements
• Must extend 16" in front of the insert and 8" on both sides (min. 26" deep by 40-1/4" wide)
• Must be non-combustib e and at east .018" thick (26 gauge)
Drafting Performance
This app iance re ies upon natura draft to operate. Externa forces, such as wind, barometric pressure, topography,
or factors of the home (negative pressure from exhaust fans, chimneys, air infi tration, etc.), may adverse y affect
draft. Travis Industries can not be responsib e for externa forces eading to ess than optima performance.
Insert Rollers
Two ro ers are bui t into the back edge of the insert. This
a ows the insert to be ro ed into position by ifting the front
of the insert and pushing it into position (see Figure 5).
Figure 5
Leveling Bolt Installation
Two eve ing bo ts are pre-insta ed on the insert to a ow for
proper eve ing within the firep ace. To access the bo ts,
remove the back corner firebricks and cover p ates (see
Figure 6 “a” and “b”) The bo ts are pre-threaded to a we d-
nut on the base of the insert. Use a 3/4” socket wrench to
screw the bo ts down (c ockwise) unti the insert is eve
(see “c”).
MASONRY NOTE: You may wish to p ace a meta p ate
be ow the bo t if the masonry is weak.
SEALING THE COVER PLATE: We recommend sea ing
the cover p ate with furnace cement (p ace on underside of
cover p ate).
BOLT LENGTH: The inc uded bo ts a ow approximate y 1”
of rise. If additiona rise is required, use a onger 1/2-13
thread bo t. Make sure the additiona bo t ength does not
interfere with the cover p ate.
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c3/4"
Figure 6

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Block-Off Plate Installation
Whenever this app iance is insta ed with a direct connection a b ock-off p ate, or other non-combustib e
sea -off device (e.g. damper adapter), wi need to be insta ed. This device is used to sea the chimney,
insuring no smoke enters the home and providing the chimney system with a sea to promote draft. The
directions be ow detai the steps for construction and insta ation of a b ock-off p ate.
1 Determine a ocation for the b ock-off p ate at the top of the firebox be ow the damper area (make
it high enough to a ow insta ation of the connection pipe). The ocation shou d be eve and in an
area where it can be mounted easi y. Measure the width at the rear ("A") and front ("B") of the
firebox at the height where the b ock-off p ate wi be insta ed (see Figure 7). Then measure the
depth of the ocation where the b ock-off p ate wi be insta ed ("C").
NOTE: Most masonry firep aces have square fireboxes whi e certain zero-c earance (meta )
firep aces often have domed firebox tops. This makes zero-c earance b ock-off p ates more
difficu t to insta . To simp ify the procedure, insu ation may be used to sea the rounded edges.
2 Make a cardboard temp ate of the measurements, but add a 2" f ange to each side. This f ange
wi be used to mount the b ock-off p ate to the inside of the firebox. Bend the f anges downwards
on the temp ate and p ace it inside the firep ace. If the temp ate fits correct y in its p anned
ocation, go to the next step. If it does not, make a new temp ate with the appropriate corrections
unti it fits correct y.
3 With the temp ate in p ace, mark the ocation of the f ue (see “Dimensions” on page 6). This
ocation approximates the center of the f ue when the insert is in p ace (a s ight offset may occur
based upon insert and b ock-off p ate p acement). Remove the temp ate and cut a 6 1/4"
diameter ho e centered on this mark.
4 Make the b ock-off p ate of 24 gage or thicker stee to match the temp ate. Dri two ho es in each
f ange for mounting the p ate.
5 Mount the b ock-off p ate using masonry screws.
NOTE: Use sheet meta screws on zero-c earance (meta ) firep aces (screws need on y be ong
enough to penetrate the first ayer of meta ).
6 Insu ate the b ock-off p ate using high-temperature fiberg ass insu ation (Kaowoo ® or equiva ent)
and furnace cement (a ow the cement to dry for at east 24 hours before burning).
7 After p acing the app iance and insta ing the pipe through the b ock-off p ate, use high-
temperature fiberg ass insu ation and furnace cement to sea any cracks between the pipe and
b ock-off p ate.
Firebox
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C
B
See the
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-bui t
chimney manufacturers
make stain ess stee
chimney iners, either
f exib e or rigid. This
provides a wide variety
of insta ation options.
Make sure to fo ow the
manufacturer's
instructions for
insta ation and
support.
A
A
A
A
The liner must be
stainless steel
connector or flexible
vent. Follow the liner
manufacturer's
insturctions 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 Fireplaace
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 8
Insert with Direct
Connection
Masonry
Fireplace)
NOTE:
NOT ALLOWED IN
CANADA
Direct connections
require insta ation of
an airtight b ock-off
p ate or damper
adapter (see "B ock-off
P ate Insta ation" on
page 11).
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A
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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 insta ation of an
airtight b ock-off p ate or
damper adapter (see
"B ock-off P ate
Insta ation" on page
11).
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A
A
A
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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A
A
Insert with Face
Seal Connection
NOTE:
NOT ALLOWED IN
CANADA
Face sea connections
require insta ation of the
surround pane s and
insu ation (see the
"Surround Pane
Insta ation" on page
32).
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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 maynot have
sufficient draw for the
fireplace insert to
operate correctly.

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Safety Notice:
If this app iance is not proper y insta ed, a house fire may resu t. For your safety, fo ow the insta ation
directions. Contact oca bui ding or fire officia s about restrictions and insta ation inspection
requirements in your area.
Read and fo ow a of the warnings on pages 4 and 5 of this manua .
Before Your First Fire
Verify the Installation
Before starting the stove, verify that it is proper y insta ed and a of the requirements in this manua have
been fo owed.
Keep a f ammab e materia s 36" away from the front of the stove (drapes, furniture, c othing, etc.).
Curing the Paint
This heater uses a heat-activated paint that wi emit some fumes whi e starting
the first fire. Open doors and windows to the room to vent these fumes. This
typica y asts two to four hours. You may a so notice oi burning off of the
interior of the heater. This rust-stopping agent wi soon dissipate.
Door Gasket - The door gasket might adhere to the paint on the front of the
heater. Leave the door s ight y ajar for the first fire and be carefu when opening
the door after the first fire.
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Over-Firing the Stove
This stove was designed to operate at a high temperature. But due to differences in vent configuration,
fue , and draft, this app iance can be operated at an excessive temperature. If the stove top or other area
starts to g ow red, you are over-firing the stove. Shut the air contro down to ow and a ow the stove to
coo before proceeding.
Over-firing may ead to damage of p ated surfaces. If you are uncertain of over-firing conditions, we
suggest p acing a stove thermometer (e.g. Rut and® Mode 710) direct y over the door on the stove top -
temperatures exceeding 800° are genera y considered over-firing and wi void the warranty.

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Opening the Door
The door becomes hot during use. Use a g ove to open the door if the hand e is hot.
To prevent smoke from entering the room, open the bypass before opening the door (see fo owing page
for directions). You can a so open the door a sma amount and et air enter the firebox.
Lopi Republic Door
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Bypass Operation
The bypass contro s the f ow of smoke inside the heater. When pu ed out, smoke goes direct y up the
f ue, creating more draft. When pushed in, the smoke goes around the baff e, uti izing the secondary
combustion and making the heater more efficient.
• When starting or re- oading, pu the bypass out.
• During norma operation, push the bypass in.
Bypass Pushed In
Used for normal operation
Bypass Pulled Out
Used for starting and re-loading
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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-pee",
some prefer the "tic-tac-toe" stack. Either way, review the hints and warnings be ow to ensure proper fire
starting.
• Make sure the air contro and by-pass are pu ed out. If additiona air is needed, open the doors 1/4"
during the first five minutes of start-up.
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Never use gaso ine, gaso ine-type antern fue , kerosene, charcoa ighter f uid, or simi ar iquids to start
or "freshen up" a fire in this stove. Keep a such iquids we away from the stove whi e it is in use.
If using a firestarter, use on y products specifica y designed for stoves - fo ow the manufacturer's
instructions carefu y.
If the smoke does not pass up the chimney, ba up one sheet of newspaper, p ace it in the center of the
firebox and ight it. This shou d start the chimney drafting (this e iminates "co d air b ockage").
Use p enty of kind ing to ensure the stove reaches a proper temperature. Once the kind ing is burning
rapid y, p ace a few arger pieces of wood onto the fire.
Starting a “Top-Down Fire”
One particu ar y successfu method for starting a fire is to
stack severa arge pieces of wood in the center of the stove
(see the i ustration to the right). Then p ace a severa wads
of newspaper in the center with kind ing on top. When you
ight the newspaper this “top-down” fire wi burn its way to
the center, igniting the arger pieces. With some practice,
this method shou d work for you.

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Adjusting the Burn Rate
Use the air contro s ider to contro the burn rate of the stove. See the i ustration be ow for detai s.
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(air control closed) High Burn (air control open)
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Use the air control to
change the burn rate.
Approximate Air Control Settings:
Overnight Burn Fu y in to 1/8" open
Medium Burn 1/8" to 5/8" open
Medium High Burn 5/8" to fu y open
High Burn Fu y open (pu ed out)
The air contro becomes hot during operation - use g oves or a too to prevent burns.
The air contro may take severa minutes to inf uence the burn rate. When making adjustments, you
may wish to et the stove burn for 10 minutes to gauge performance.
Ash Removal
ASHES
Ashes shou d be p aced in a meta container with a tight fitting id. The c osed container of ashes
shou d be p aced on a noncombustib e f oor or on the ground, away from a combustib e
materia s, pending fina disposa . If the ashes are disposed of by buria in soi or otherwise oca y
dispersed, they shou d be retained in the c osed container unti a cinders have thorough y
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Optional Blower Operation
The blower will turn on once the stove is up to te perature. This is typically 15 to 30 inutes 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
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The high position is all the way counter-
clockwise, without clicking off.
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Turn the dial all the
way clockwise.
BLOWER
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The blower ay be used to affect heat output (i.e.: to reduce heat output, turn the blower down).
Route the power cord in a location where it will not co e in contact with the appliance or beco e hot.
Re-Loading the Stove
Follow the directions below to ini ize s oke spillage while re-loading the stove.
1 Open the air control all the way (pull it out). Open the bypass (pull it out).
2 Open the door slightly. Let the airflow inside the firebox to stabilize before opening the doors fully.
3 Load wood onto the fire.
Overnight Burn
This stove is large enough to acco odate burn ti es up to ten hours. Follow the steps below to
achieve an overnight burn.
1 Move the air control to high burn and let the stove beco e hot (burn for approxi ately 15 inutes).
2 Load as uch wood as possible. Use large pieces if possible.
3 Let the stove burn on high for 15 inutes to keep the stove hot, then turn the air control to low.
4 In the orning the stove should still be hot, with e bers in the coal bed. Stir the coals and load
s all pieces of wood to re-ignite the fire, if desired.
Differences if chi ney height and draft ay lower overall burn ti es.
Normal Operating Sounds
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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 app iance hot before adjusting to ow burn
• Use sma er pieces of wood during start-up and high burns to increase temperature
• Use arger pieces of wood for overnight or sustained burns
• Stack the wood tight y together to estab ish a onger burn
• Leave a bed of ashes (1/2" deep) to a ow for onger burns
• Be considerate of neighbors & the environment: burn dry wood on y
• Burn sma , intense fires instead of arge, s ow burning fires when possib e
• Learn your app iance's operating characteristics to obtain optimum performance
Selecting Wood
• Dry Wood is Key
• Dry wood burns hot, emits ess
smoke and creates ess creosote.
Testing Wood Moisture
• Sp it wood stored in a dry area wi
be fu y dry within a year. This
insures dry wood. If purchasing
wood for immediate use, test the
wood with a moisture meter. Some
experienced wood burners can
measure wood moisture by
knocking pieces together and
istening for a c ear "knock" and not
a "thud".
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and Creostoe Less Smoke and Creostoe
Why Dry Wood is Key
Wet wood, when burned, must re ease water stored within the wood. This coo s the fire, creates
creosote, and hampers a comp ete burn. Ask any experienced wood burner and he or she wi agree: dry
wood is crucia to good performance.
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