Travis Industries 21 TRV GreenSmart User manual

21 TRV Fireplace
• Operation
• Maintenance
Tested and Listed by
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Report # 028-F-85-5
ANSI Z21.88a-2007 / CSA 2.33a-2007
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is 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.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured home (USA only)
or mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes.
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.
Owner's Manual
Copyright 2008, T.I. $10.00 100-01186_000 4080228 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW
Mukilteo, WA 98275

2 Introduction
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Introduction
We welcome you as a new owner of a 21 TRV gas fireplace. This manual details 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.
Important Information
No other 21 TRV gas fireplace has the same serial
number as yours. The serial number is on the listing
label that is chained to the gas control valve. This serial
number may be needed in case you require service.
Model: 21 TRV Fireplace
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
Register your warranty online at:
traviswarranty.com
Or, mail your warranty card to:
Travis Industries House of Fire
4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW
Mukilteo, WA 98275
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.
Installation Warnings
• Installation requirements are printed in the 21 TRV Installation Manual (part
# 100-01185). All requirements in the installation manual must be met.
• Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage,
bodily injury, or even death.
• This heater 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, follow ANSI Z223.1 and NFPA 54(88).
• In Manufactured or Mobile Homes must conform with Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a
standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home
Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1. This appliance may be installed in
Manufactured Housing only after the home is site located.
• The fireplace 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.

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Table of Contents
Introduction and Important Information
Introduction.............................................................2
Important Information ................................................2
Installation Warnings.................................................2
Features .................................................................3
Heating Specifications...............................................3
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions...................................................4
Operation
Before You Begin......................................................6
Location of Controls ..................................................6
Starting The Pilot Flame..............................................6
Starting the Fireplace for the First Time..........................8
Turning the Fireplace On and Off..................................8
Adjusting the Flame Height..........................................8
Adjusting the Optional Blower Speed.............................9
Normal Operating Sounds...........................................9
Normal Operating Odors.............................................9
Maintenance
Maintaining Your Fireplace's Appearance ...................... 10
Yearly Service Procedure........................................... 10
Face Installation and Removal..................................... 11
Glass Frame Removal and Installation .......................... 12
Log Set Installation................................................... 14
Troubleshooting Table ............................................... 17
How this Fireplace Works ........................................... 18
Wiring Diagram......................................................... 19
Replacement Parts List.............................................. 19
Warranty
Warranty................................................................. 24
Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment List............................................. 21
Index
Index..................................................................... 22
Features
• Works During Power Outages (millivolt system)
• Optional Thermostat or Remote Control
• Realistic "Wood Fire" Look
• Optional Blower for Effective Heat Distribution
• Convenient Operating Controls
• Variable-Rate Heat Output
• Low Maintenance
Heating Specifications
Natural Gas Propane
Approximate Heating Capacity (in square feet)* Up to 650 Up to 650
Maximum BTU Input Per Hour 16,500 16,500
* Heating capacity will vary with floor plan, insulation, and outside temperature.

4 Safety Precautions
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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 room heater should be inspected and cleaned 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.
For LPG only | Pout 11” W.C.
Look for this label:
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 heater is either approved for natural gas
(NG) or for propane (LP). 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 the label and flame adjust knob
on the gas control valve.
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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 heater as well.
If the flame becomes sooty, dark
orange in color, or extremely tall,
do not operate the heater. Call
your dealer and arrange for
proper servicing.
It is imperative that control
compartments, screens, or
circulating air passageways of
the heater be kept clean and
free of obstructions. These
areas provide the air necessary
for safe operation. ?Do not operate the heater if it is
not operating properly in any
fashion or if you are uncertain.
Call your dealer for a full
explanation of your heater and
what to expect.
Gas
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable liquids in the
vicinity of this heater.
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Do not operate if any portion of
the heater was submerged in
water or if any corrosion occurs.
Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part
of the control system and any gas
control that has been under
water.

Safety Precautions 5
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Do not place clothing or other
flammable items on or near the
heater. Because this heater can
be controlled by a thermostat
there is a possibility of the heater
turning on and igniting any items
placed on or near it.
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Light the heater using the built-in
piezo igniter. Do not use
matches or any other external
device to light your heater.
Allow the heater to cool before
carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning.
The viewing glass should be
opened only for lighting the
pilot or conducting service. Do
not operate with cracked,
broken, or removed glass.
Any safety screen or guard
removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the
heater.
Never remove, replace, modify or
substitute any part of the heater
unless instructions are given in
this manual. All other work must
be done by a trained technician.
Don't modify or replace orifices.
Operate the heater 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.
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.
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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.
This
Manual
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.
Children and adults should be
alerted to the hazards of high
surface temperature and should
stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Young children
should be supervised when
they are in the same room as the
heater.
Travis Industries, Inc.
grants no warranty, implied
or stated, for the
installation or maintenance
of your heater, and
assumes no responsibility
of any consequential
damage(s).
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.

6 Operation
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Before You Begin
• Read this entire manual before you use your new fireplace (especially the section "Safety
Precautions" on pages 4 & 5). Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily
injury, or even death.
Location of Controls
Swing the control cover down
to access the controls.
Flame Adjust Knob
Gas
Control
Valve Gas Control Knob
An instruction card for operating the fireplace
is attached to the inside of the fireplace here.
Replace it for easy reference.
Optional Blower Control
The Pilot Flame can be
found under the rear log .
Comfort Control
ON/OFF Switch
Optional Accent Light Control
Pilot Igniter
Pilot Igniter The pilot igniter is used only to start the pilot. When pressed, it sends an
electrical charge to the pilot assembly. This creates a blue spark directly next to
the pilot, igniting the pilot flame.
On/Off Switch This control is used to turn the fireplace burners on and off.
Gas Control Knob This knob is used to control gas to the fireplace and for starting the pilot. There
are three positions, ON, OFF, & PILOT. The pointer to the left of the knob
indicates the position this knob is in.
Flame Adjust Knob This knob controls the flame height from low ("LO") to high ("HI"). The pointer
above the knob points to the position this knob is in.
Comfort Control This lever turns the front of the burner on and off.
Optional Blower Control This knob controls the speed of the optional internal convection blower that
pushes heated air into the room.
Optional Accent Light This knob controls the optional accent lights located behind the logs.

Operation 7
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Starting The Pilot Flame
The pilot flame is required to ignite the main
burners (it also plays a safety role). It should be
left on once lit. It will stay lit unless the gas
control valve is turned to "OFF". However, the
pilot will go out if the gas is shut off, the
propane tank runs out (or low) or if the stove
malfunctions. If the pilot turns off frequently,
call your dealer for information. To start the
pilot follow the directions below:
WARNING:
When lighting or re-lighting the pilot,
the glass must be removed (see page
12).
aRemove the glass (see page 12 for details).
bPush the gas control knob in slightly and turn
it to the "OFF" position. The knob will not
turn from "ON" to "OFF" unless the knob is
depressed slightly. Wait five minutes to let
any gas that may have accumulated inside
the firebox escape. If you smell leaking gas,
follow the directions on the cover "IF YOU
SMELL GAS".
cTurn the gas control knob to the "PILOT"
position and press the knob in, this will allow
gas to flow to the pilot light. Press the
button on the pilot igniter repeatedly until
you see the pilot light.
WARNING:
If the pilot does not light after 15
seconds, release the knob and call your
dealer for service. Do not attempt to
light pilot until service has been
performed.
NOTE:
You may wish to remove the log set to
gain a better view of the pilot (see page
14).
dKeep the gas control knob depressed for 30
seconds once it is lit.
eRelease the gas control knob. If the pilot
goes out, repeat step C. If the pilot refuses
to stay lit, call your dealer for service. With
the pilot lit, proceed to step “f”.
fReplace the glass.
gTurn the gas control knob counter-clockwise
to "ON". The pilot is now lit and the heater
can be turned on and off.
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8 Operation
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Starting the Fireplace for the First Time
• Burn the heater at a high setting with the blower off for an extended period (up to 48 hours). This will
cure the painted surfaces. Fumes from the paint curing and oil burning off the steel will occur. This is
normal. We recommend opening a window to vent the room.
• Condensation may appear on the glass each time you start the fireplace - this is normal.
• Blue Flames will occur on the fireplace when it first comes on. After fifteen minutes the flames will
turn a more realistic yellow and orange color.
• Certain installations use a remote "wall switch" to turn the fireplace on and off. If this is the case, leave
the ON/OFF switch "ON".
Turning the Fireplace On and Off
After the pilot has been started...
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A switch is provided behind
the control cover (below
the firebox).
An optional remote may be
used (see the instructions
included with the remote).
An optional wall thermostat
may be used to control the
temperature.
A wall switch may be
used to turn the
fireplace on and off.
ROOM SET
OFF
UP
DOWN
MODE
TIME
LIGHT
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NOTE FOR REMOTES, THERMOSTATS, OR WALL SWITCHES:
The on/off switch on the fireplace may be required to be left in the ON or OFF position for the fireplace to
operate. Consult your installer or dealer for details.
• Do not place any combustible items on top of or directly in front of the fireplace, even temporarily. The
optional thermostat may start the fireplace causing a combustible item to ignite.
• If the fireplace turns on and off frequently while using the thermostat, you may want to adjust the flame
height down until it produces just enough heat needed.
Adjusting the Flame Height
• Your fireplace has an adjustable flame to tailor the look and heat output to your specific needs. It is
adjusted by turning the middle dial on the gas control valve.
Flame Height
Adjustment Knob
Index Mark
Turn counter-clockwise to adjust the flame higher, clockwise to lower.

Operation 9
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Adjusting the Optional Blower Speed
The blower helps transfer heat from the heater into the room. It will not turn on until the heater is up to
temperature (approximately 10 minutes after starting). See the illustration below for instructions on
adjusting the blower speed.
NOTE: The highly-efficient blower system will automatically turn on when heat is detected, even after
the burner is shut down. This is normal. If the front burner is shut off (comfort control) and
flame height set to low, the heater may not become hot enough to activate the blower system.
OFF
Turn the dial all the
way counter-clockwise
until it clicks off.
HIGH
The high position is all the
way counter-clockwise,
without clicking off.
LOW
Turn the dial all the
way clockwise.
Normal Operating Sounds
Gas Control Valve
As the gas control valve is turned on
and off you will hear a dull clicking
sound. This is the valve opening up
and shutting down.
Blower Snap Disk
This part can produce a clicking sound as it
turns the blower on and off.
The appliance will
creak with change of
temperature.
Pilot Flame
The pilot flame,
which remains on,
makes a very slight
"whisper" sound.
Blower
This heater uses a blower to push heated air into the
room. You will hear the sound of air movement that
increases as the speed is increased.
Extinction Pops
It is not unusual, especially on Propane (LP) appliances,
to experience a "pop" when the burner is shut off.
Normal Operating Odors
This appliance has several areas that reach high temperatures. Dust or other particles on these areas may
burn and create an odor. This is normal during start-up. You may notice the smell is more acute if the
appliance was left idle for a long period.

10 Maintenance
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Maintaining Your Fireplace's Appearance
Fingerprints or other marks left on the optional plated surface may become etched in place if they are not
wiped clean prior to turning the fireplace on. Clean the plated surface with denatured alcohol and a soft
cloth (with the fireplace cool). Other cleaners may leave a film that may become etched into the surface.
Yearly Service Procedure
• Failure to inspect and maintain the fireplace may lead to improper combustion and a potentially dangerous
situation. We recommend the following procedures be done by a qualified technician.
1. Check the pilot flame. It should touch approximately 3/8" of the top of the thermopile and touch the top of the
thermocouple (see illustration below). If it does not, contact your dealer for service.
2. Shut off gas to the fireplace by turning the gas control knob to "OFF" (see step A under "Starting the Pilot" on
page 7). Let the fireplace cool for 15 minutes. Remove the glass (see page 12).
3. Remove the log set (NOTE: the logs are very fragile - see page 14). If severely deteriorated, replace.
Check the logs for sooting. A small amount of soot along the bottom of the logs is normal. If excessive sooting
is found, the fireplace will require adjustment. Contact your dealer.
4. Inspect the burner and remove any debris.
• Make sure the burner is not warped, cracked, or damaged.
• Check the firebox and area around the pilot to make sure there is no warping or damage.
• If any problem is found, discontinue use and contact your dealer for service.
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Check the burner holes.
Make sure the
burner is not
warped or
damaged.
Check the walls and ceiling of the firebox for
deterioration.
Thermopile
Pilot Hood
Thermocouple
Before Disassembly -
Check the pilot flame. It
should touch the
thermocouple and
thermopile.
5. Replace the log set. Clean and replace the glass.. If the glass is damaged, replace. Make sure the gasket
along the perimeter of the glass contacts the face of the firebox and forms an air-tight seal. If it does not, re-
align or replace the gasket to insure an air-tight seal.
6. Inspect the area behind the access door. Clean if necessary. Check the gas control valve and the gas lines. If
damage is found, discontinue use and contact your dealer for service. Clean the air channels, ducts, and blower
(if applicable).
7. Start the pilot and turn on the main burner. The flames should be orange/yellow and not touch the top of the
firebox. If the pilot or main burners do not burn correctly, contact your dealer for service. Monitor the blower
operation.
8. Remove any debris or vegetation near the vent termination. Contact your dealer if any sooting or deterioration is
found near the vent termination.