Travis Industries FIREPLACE XTRORDINAIR 864 HO GSR2 User manual

864 HO EF GSR2
(with screen)
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
- 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.
• Leave the building immediately
• Immediately call your 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.
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS
UNTIL COOLED
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from
the hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance
and shall be installed for the protection of children
and other at-risk individuals.
Tested and Listed by
Report # 100162735PRT-001
ANSI Z21.88-2014
CSA 2.33-2014
 Built-In Direct Vent
Fireplace
 Natural Gas or Propane
 Residential or Mobile
Home
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 of gas indicated on the rating plate. A conversion
kit is supplied with the appliance.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Travis Industries, Inc. 12521 Harbour Reach Dr., 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 864 HO EF GSR2 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 864 HO EF GSR2 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: 864 HO EF GSR2 Fireplace
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
Register your warranty online at:
traviswarranty.com
Save Your Bill of Sale.
To receive full warranty coverage, you will
need to show evidence of the date you
purchased your heater.
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 864 HO GSR2 Installation Manual (part #
100-01423). 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 Australia follow AS/NZS 5601.1.
 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
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Introduction ................................................... 2
Important Information ................................... 2
Installation Warnings .................................... 2
Table of Contents .......................................... 3
Features ......................................................... 3
Heating Specifications .................................. 3
Before You Begin .......................................... 6
Remote Control Warnings ........................................ 6
Remote Set-Up ............................................... 7
Verify the Switch is on “REMOTE” ...................... 7
Synchronize the Transmitter to the IFC ............... 7
Clearing the System Memory ................................... 7
Location of Controls ..................................... 8
Direct Operation ............................................ 8
Starting the Fireplace for the First Time ..... 9
Intermittent/Continuous Pilot ....................... 9
Switching from Intermittent (IPI) to Continuous
Pilot (CPI) ............................................................ 9
Remote Operation ....................................... 10
Display Overview .............................................. 1 0 
Listen for the “Beep” .......................................... 10
Manual On-Off / Smart Thermostat /
Standard Thermostat .................................. 11
Mode Controls (Flame, Blower, Light,
Comfort Control) ......................................... 12
Flame Height .......................................................... 12
Blower Speed ......................................................... 12
Mode Controls - continued ......................... 13
Accent Light ............................................................ 13
Comfort Control (rear burner) ................................. 13
Display Fahrenheit or Celsius .................... 13
Low Battery Indicator.................................. 14
Transmitter Batteries ......................................... 1 4 
IFC Batteries ..................................................... 14
Battery Replacement................................... 14
Battery Installation ............................................. 14
Transmitter Battery Installation .......................... 14
Power Outages ............................................ 14
Child-Proof Feature .................................... 15
Normal Operating Sounds ......................... 15
Normal Operating Odors ............................ 15
Maintaining Your Fireplace's Appearance . 16
Accent Light Replacement ......................... 16
Bulb Location .................................................... 16
Yearly Service Procedure ........................... 17
Grill Installation and Removal ................... 17
Face Installation and Removal .................. 19
Barrier Removal .......................................... 20
Glass Frame Removal and Installation ..... 21
Glass Frame Removal and Installation
(continued) ................................................... 22
Glass Cleaning ............................................ 23
Log Set Installation ..................................... 24
Back Log ........................................................... 24
Right Log ........................................................... 25
Middle Log ......................................................... 26
Left Log ............................................................. 26
Left Twig ............................................................ 27
Right Twig ......................................................... 27
Center Twig ....................................................... 28
Ember Installation.............................................. 29
Rock Wool Installation ....................................... 29
Troubleshooting Table ............................... 30
Location of fuses (3 amp): ................................. 30
Wiring Diagram ........................................... 31
Replacement Parts List .............................. 31
CONDITIONS & EXCLUSIONS ................... 32
IF WARRANTY SERVICE IS NEEDED: ...... 32
Features
 Works During Power Outages (battery backup)
 GreenSmart™ 2 Thermostat / Remote Control
 Realistic "Wood Fire" Look
 Included Blower for Effective Heat Distribution
 Built-In Accent Light (night light)t
 Standing or Intermittent (GreenSmart) Pilot
 Convenient Operating Controls
 Variable-Rate Heat Output
 Low Maintenance
Heating Specifications
Natural Gas Propane
Approximate Heating Capacity (in square feet)* Up to 2,500 Up to 2,500
Maximum BTU Input Per Hour 46,700 46,700
* 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.
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 for a label on the flame adjust knob on the gas control valve (this is the best
place to check). You may also check for a label on the gas control valve body.
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.
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable liquids in the
vicinity of this heater.
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.
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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.
Light the heater using the built-in
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 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.
Instruct everyone in the house
how to shut gas off to the
appliance and at the gas main
shutoff valve. The gas main
shutoff valve is usually next to
the gas meter or propane tank
and requires a wrench to shut off.
This 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 media.
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).
Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburning or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion of such
fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
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6 Operation
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Before You Begin
 Read this entire manual before you use your new heater (especially the section "Safety Precautions"
on pages 4 & 5). Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or
even death.
Remote Control Warnings
KEEP BATTERIES AND COVER INSTALLED AT ALL TIMES
The remote control system requires the batteries and battery cover to remain
in place at all times. Once the batteries or cover are removed, the system
may re-start in standing pilot mode. If this occurs when the heater is in
Remote Mode, you will not be able to turn the heater off manually from the
battery box.
If you need to replace dead batteries, make sure to turn the appliance off
before removing the batteries.
NOTE: If the batteries go dead, the system will operate normally as long as
household power (120v AC) is present.
The transmitter and IFC are radio frequency devices. Placing the transmitter in or near
metal may severely reduce the signal range.
Turn off the main gas supply to the appliance during appliance installation or maintenance.
During appliance installation or maintenance or in case of remote control malfunction turn
off the main gas supply.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
The SIT GSR2 remote may be programmed to disable the thermostat or any of the modes (flame height, blower,
light, comfort control, Standing Pilot *, or auxiliary power input). This allows you to tailor the remote to the appliance.
* We do not recommend disabling the standing pilot option for our gas appliances. This feature may be
recommended for cold regions or installations with sub-optimal venting.
How to Disable/Enable the Thermostat
The remote is shipped with the thermostat enabled.
1 Remove one battery from the remote.
2 Press and hold the thermostat button while
replacing the battery. This will toggle the
thermostat function. Repeat this process to toggle
the thermostat function to the desired setting.
How to Disable/Enable Modes (Light, Blower, etc.)
The remote is shipped with all modes enabled (except AUXiliary).
1 Remove one battery from the remote.
2 Press and hold the on/off button and mode button while replacing the battery.
Keep the on/off button depressed during the following steps.
3 While keeping the on/off button depressed, press
and release the mode button until the mode that
needs to be changed is illuminated.
4 With the desired mode illuminated (see illustration
to the right), press the “up” or “down” button to
activate or clear the mode being addressed.
Make sure to keep the on/off button depressed
during this process.
5 Release the on/off button to complete
programming.
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AAA Battery
"CLR" = thermostat
function disabled.
"SET" = thermostat
function enabled.
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AAA Battery
Flame
Height
Optional
Blower
Comfort
Control
Accent
Light
AUX
Standing
Pilot
"SET" = selected
mode enabled.
"CLR" = selected
mode disabled.

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Remote Set-Up
Verify the Switch is on “REMOTE”
The battery holder has a switch built into it (see Figure 1). This switch must remain in the REMOTE
position for the remote to operate.
Figure 1
Synchronize the Transmitter to the IFC
The transmitter will need to be synchronized to the IFC (Integrated Fireplace Control) before the remote
will work correctly. Synchronizing is done in the following two steps below (see Figure 2):
1. Press the PRG (Program) button on the battery box (IFC will beep 3 times).
2. Press the “ON” button on the transmitter (IFC will beep 3 times).
Figure 2
NOTE: If power is cut off to the IFC for an extended period of time, you may need to re-synchronize the
remote.
Clearing the System Memory
This appliance uses an Integrated Fireplace Control (IFC) to store the unique code for the
remote control. If you wish to clear the system memory, MAKE SURE GAS IS TURNED OFF
TO THE APPLIANCE then press the PRG (Program) button for 10 seconds. The pilot will start
to spark repeatedly, signifying all system memory has been cleared. The system will return to its
original configuration: a remote will need to be synchronized; and, the system will operate under
continuous pilot mode.
ON REMOTE OFF
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"Beep"
"Beep"
"Beep"
"Beep"
"Beep"
"Beep"

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Location of Controls
Direct Operation
The fireplace may be directly operated from the battery holder. The three positions are below (see Figure 3):
ON – Burner turns on (regardless of transmitter settings).
OFF – Burner turns off (regardless of transmitter settings).
REMOTE – Burner is controlled by the transmitter.
Figure 3
NOTE: When the battery holder switch is turned to ON or OFF, the mode settings (Flame Height, Comfort
Control) will remain in the same state as before the switch was moved (i.e.: the IFC “remembers” the last
setting). If you wish to adjust the mode settings use the transmitter mode button to adjust the settings
(see “Mode Controls” on page 12). The thermostat and burner on/off operating functions will not work on
the transmitter.
ON REMOTE OFF
Swing the access door and control
cover down to access the battery
holder / switch.
Most features will be controlled
by the included remote.
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ON REMOTE OFF

Operation 9
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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 when the fireplace first comes on. After fifteen minutes the flames will turn a
more realistic yellow and orange color.
 Verify the power backup batteries are installed (see page 14).
Intermittent/Continuous Pilot
This heater may run with the pilot continuously running or in intermittent mode. For most homeowners,
the intermittent mode is preferred (this saves fuel, doesn’t give off un-needed heat). However, in some
situations the homeowner may prefer to switch the heater to continuous pilot. The most typical reasons
for switching to continuous pilot are:
 Very Cold Conditions – in very cold conditions you may notice that the burner does not light quickly,
and the flames lift off the burner. If this is situation, we recommend you switch to continuous pilot.
This will create a slight draft in the vent, allowing for the burner to light quickly and draft correctly.
 Excessive Condensation on Glass After Startup – certain installations may encounter excessive
fogging on the window after startup (not just the first time the heater was started). This is an aesthetic
condition that may be remedied by switching the heater to continuous pilot.
 Cold Glass or Heater Front – in very cold conditions you may notice that the heater front and glass
become very cold. To remedy this, switch the heater to continuous pilot.
 Frequent On / Off Operation – if you are frequently turning the heater on and off, you may wish to
leave it in continuous pilot. This allows the burner to turn on more quickly, without pilot ignition delay.
Switching from Intermittent (IPI) to Continuous Pilot (CPI)
The pilot mode on this appliance is adjusted using the remote. With the remote in the off position
(thermostat off, manual off), follow the directions below to adjust the pilot mode.
Figure 4
Press the "MODE" button
when the appliance is off to
adjust the IPI/CPI.
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NOTE: This icon appears
when the appliance is in
CPI mode. Press the "UP" button
to activate CPI mode.
Press the "DOWN" button
to activate IPI mode.

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Remote Operation
When the switch on the battery holder is set to “REMOTE” the transmitter operates the fireplace. Once
you understand how the transmitter works, you will be able to operate your fireplace quickly and easily.
Display Overview
The transmitter display has four main sections (see Figure 5).
Figure 5
Listen for the “Beep”
Each time you press a button on the transmitter that controls the fireplace, a “beep” will come from the
IFC. When you change thermostat target settings the IFC will not beep.
NOTE: When the batteries start to get low, the IFC will beep twice whenever a button is pressed. When
the batteries are nearly depleted, the IFC will no longer beep. See “IFC Batteries” on page 14).
ON
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Thermostat Display
Room Temperature Display
Read-Out (Thermostat Setting, Function, etc.)
Mode Display (Flame, Blower, Light, Comfort Control)