Travis Industries Lopi Answer User manual

Rear Blower Installation Instructions
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Compatibility (Freestanding Models Only)
• Lopi Answer • Lopi Endeavor • Lopi Liberty • Lopi Leyden
• Avalon Pendleton (745/790) • Avalon Rainier (945/990) • Avalon Olympic (1190) • Avalon Arbor
• 1250 Wood Stove • 1750 Wood Stove
Packing List
• Rear Blower • Snap Disk Assembly • Snap Disk Hanger • Three 1/4" 20 Thread Cutting Screws
Operating Instructions
The blower will not turn on until the appliance is up to temperature. Once up to temperature, the blower will
operate at the speed determined by the position of the blower knob (see the illustration below). The blower
shuts off once the appliance cools.
Installation Instructions (All Except Leyden, Arbor, and 1750)
1. Install the stove legs or pedestal. Remove the two rear blower knock-outs underneath the base (see the
illustration below).
2. For the Endeavor and Liberty follow step 2B. For all other models, follow step 2A.
2A Install the snap disk assembly into the left side convection chamber following the directions below.
OFF
Turn the knob
all the way
counter-
clockwise to
turn off.
HIGH
Turn the knob
clockwise from
the off position
until it clicks.
LOW
Turn the knob
all the way
clockwise to
turn to low.
Outside Air Knock-Out
for standard pedestals
Drop Chute Knock-Out
- found on Olympic
(1190) and Rainier (990)
only.
Rear Blower Knock-Outs
Ashpan Pedestal/Air Boot
Outside Air Knock-Out
FRONT OF STOVE
REMOVE THESE KNOCK-OUTS
Ashlip
Bend these legs on
the snap disk if it
does not fit tightly
Wedge the snap disk
directly in front of the
stiffener on the left side.
Twist the wires together and feed them
through the convection chamber and
out of the knockout removed in step 1.
Snap Disk
Assembly

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2A Secure the snap disk wires in place following the directions below. Go to step 3.
NOTE: The wires must be properly secured to prevent the wire from
contacting the firebox and shorting out the blower circuit.
2B (Liberty, Endeavor only) Install the snap disk assembly inside of the heat shield following the directions
below. Secure the snap disk wires in place following the directions below.
Secure the snap disk wires in place following the directions below.
NOTE: The wires must be properly secured to prevent the wire from
contacting the firebox and shorting out the blower circuit.
Slide the wire clip over the
edge of the strip of metal
between the two knock-outs.
Feed the two snap
disk wires into the
eye of the wire clip.
Then carefully
remove all slack from
the wire, making sure
not to dislodge the
snap disk. Pinch the
eye of the wire clip to
secure the wires.
Wire Clip
Snap Disk
Wires
Hang the snap disk assembly in
the space between the stove
and rear heat shield on the left
side. Bend the legs of the
assembly to ensure a tight fit.
Wire Clip
Feed the two snap
disk wires into the
eye of the wire clip.
Then carefully
remove all slack from
the wire, making sure
not to dislodge the
snap disk. Pinch the
eye of the wire clip to
secure the wires.
Snap Disk Wires

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3. Place the blower near the bottom rear edge of the stove. Attach the quick-connects from the snap disk
assembly to the quick-connects on the blower. Push any slack wire into the blower box. Attach the
blower following the directions below.
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Endeavor & Liberty:
Feed the two wires from
the blower through this
hole before attaching the
quick-connects.
All Other Models:
Feed the wires
directly upwards
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NOTE:
Prior to attaching the blower, tuck all excess
wire into the area inside the blower.
The blower attaches to the stove with the three
included screws. Use a 3/8” socket driver or wrench.
HINT:
Attach the screws to the back of the stove prior to
attaching the blower. This will cut the threads and
ease installation.
Plug the power cord into
a 110 V. outlet after
installing the blower.
NOTE:
Prior to attaching the
blower, tuck all excess
wire into the area inside
the blower.
a
Attach the quick-connects
leading from the snap disk to the
quick-connects from the blower.
b
c

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1750 Installation Instructions
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e
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Attach the wires from
the thermodisk to the
wires from the blower.
Attach the blower to the stove with the
three screws included with the blower.
3/8" Wrench
g
Remove these two knock-outs on
the bottom of the stove (use a
screwdriver to pry them out).
a
Plug the blower in. Do not route the power cord under or over the stove or in a
location where it may become damaged.
Position the blower near the rear of the stove. Tuck all excess wire into the
blower box, making sure it does not contact any moving parts. Make sure when
installing the blower, these wires do not become loose.
b
c
Snap Disk
Assembly
Snap Disk
Extender
Ashlip
Wedge the snap disk into
the convection channel
so. Bend the legs on the
extender, if necessary, so
the snap disk contacts the
firebox.
Twist the wires together,
feed them through the
convection chamber, out
the knockout, and attach to
the leads on the blower.
Disconnect these wires
to install the extender
(re-connect after the
extender is attached).
Place the snap disk assembly over the snap disk extender
(included with the stove) and bend these tabs to secure.

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Leyden and Arbor Installation Instructions – Prior to Rev 005
The following instructions are for Leyden and Arbor wood stoves that do not have the built in
thermodisk (serial # 1110-009119 or less for Leyden, serial # 1307-003085 or less for Arbor).
Route the wires on the
outside of the stove, behind
the convection jacket.
d
e
Tuck the thermodisk into place. It
wedges between the rear heat sheild
and the cast iron firebox.
Bend the legs of the
thermodisk bracket to
make it 1-1/2” deep.
1-1/2”
a
3/8" Wrench
g
Plug the blower in. Do not route the power cord under or over the stove or in a
location where it may become damaged.
b
c
Route the wires from the blower through the hole
in the back of the blower housing. Attach these
wires to the thermodisk wires.
Position the blower near the rear of the stove. Tuck all excess wire into the
blower box, making sure it does not contact any moving parts. Make sure when
installing the blower, these wires do not become loose.
Attach the blower to the
stove with the three screws
included with the blower.
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