42 Apex Operation Manual

26 Pages·2016·0.61 MB·English

42 Apex Owner’s Manual

SAFETY 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.

Tested and listed by

12521 Harbour Reach Drive

Mukilteo, WA 98275

 Copyright 2018, T.I.
This manual is available online in French $10.00 100-01437
Report # 028WF102S, 0028WF102E
Ce manuel est disponible en ligne en Français www.travisproducts.com Tested to: U.L. 127-2015, ULC-610-M87 (R1998)
Introduction
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Introduction
We welcome you as a new owner of a Fireplace Xtrordinair wood fireplace. In purchasing a Fireplace
Xtrordinair 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 Fireplace Xtrordinair is one of the
finest home heaters the world over. This manual will explain the installation, 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. Included are helpful hints and suggestions which will make the
operation and maintenance of your new fireplace an easier and more enjoyable experience. We offer our
continual support and guidance to help you achieve the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your heater.

Important Information
No other Fireplace Xtrordinair wood fireplace has the same
Register your warranty online at:
serial number as yours. The serial number is behind the
left side door just inside the firebox.
traviswarranty.com
This serial number will be needed in case you require
service of any type.
To receive full warranty coverage, you will

need to show evidence of the date you
Model:
purchased your heater.

Serial Number:
We suggest that you attach your Bill of

Sale to this page so that you will have all
Purchase Date: the information you need in one place

should the need for service or information
Purchased From: occur.

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Table of Contents
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Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 2 
Important Information ................................................................................................................................ 2 
Features: ................................................................................................................................................... 6 
Heating Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 6 
Electrical Specifications: ........................................................................................................................... 6 
Emissions .................................................................................................................................................. 6 
Safety Notice: ............................................................................................................................................ 7 
Before Your First Fire ................................................................................................................................ 7 
Location of Controls .................................................................................................................................. 8 
Opening the Door ...................................................................................................................................... 9 
Starting a Fire ............................................................................................................................................ 10 
Maintaining Catalytic Burn-Off .................................................................................................................. 11 
Adjusting the Burn Rate ............................................................................................................................ 12 
Electrical Controls ..................................................................................................................................... 13 
Understanding Your Heater’s Combustion System .................................................................................. 14 
Burning Your Heater ................................................................................................................................. 14 
Re-Loading the Fireplace .......................................................................................................................... 15 
Overnight Burn .......................................................................................................................................... 15 
Normal Operating Sounds ........................................................................................................................ 15 
Hints for Burning ....................................................................................................................................... 15 
Ash Removal ............................................................................................................................................. 16 
Selecting Wood ......................................................................................................................................... 16 
Door and Latch Inspection and Service .................................................................................................... 20 
Replacement Parts List ............................................................................................................................. 24 
Firebox Parts ............................................................................................................................................. 25 
GreenStart™Woodstove Igniter (Part # 94400951) ................................................................................. 27 

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• This fireplace must be • Contact your local
installed by a qualified building officials to obtain
installer. Installation a permit and information
instructions are shipped on installation restrictions
inside the fireplace and Ok or inspection
must be strictly adhered requirements in your
to. area. Notify your
insurance company of
this fireplace.
• This fireplace is designed • Never use gasoline,
and listed for cord wood gasoline-type lantern fuel,
only. Burning of any kerosene, charcoal lighter
other material will void fluid, or similar liquids to
the warranty and listing Gas start or ‘freshen up’ a fire
and may create a fire in this fireplace. Keep all
hazard. such liquids well away
from the fireplace while it
is in use.

• The door(s) must be • Do not touch the hot
closed and latched during surfaces of the fireplace.
operation. Open the Educate all children of the
door(s) only when re- danger of a high-
loading the fireplace or temperature fireplace.
conducting maintenance. Young children should be
This prevents smoke, supervised when they are
embers from entering the in the same room as the
room. fireplace.

• Ashes must be disposed • Keep all furniture or other
of in a metal container combustible items at least
with a tight fitting lid. 36" away from the front of
Place the container on a the fireplace (this
ASHES
non-combustible surface 36" includes drapes or doors
until the ashes have fully that may swing within 36"
cooled before final of the front of fireplace).
disposal.

• If you smell smoke, see
the section "Smoke Smell • Do not place clothing or
in Home" on page 13 of other flammable items on
this manual for a remedy. or near the fireplace.

• Never block free airflow
through the vents.

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Safety Precautions
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Do not repair, alter, or Allow the fireplace to cool before
replace any part of the carrying out any maintenance or
fireplace and chimney unless cleaning.
instructions are given in this
manual. All other work must
be done by a qualified
service person.

The chimney must be Do not throw this manual away.
inspected twice a year for This manual has important
This
creosote build-up or chimney operating and maintenance
Manual
damage. Creosote build-up instructions that you will need at
must be removed and a later time. Always follow the
damage fixed prior to using instructions in this manual.
the fireplace.

This fireplace was designed This wood heater has a
to burn solid wood fuel only manufacturer-set minimum low
(cord wood). Never use burn rate that must not be
treated wood, wax logs, coal, altered. It is against federal
garbage, or other materials. regulations to alter this setting or
These materials will void the otherwise operate this wood
safety listing and may heater in a manner inconsistent

damage the combustor. with operating instructions in this
manual.
Do not use a grate or other
Travis Industries, Inc. device to elevate the fire off of
grants no warranty, implied the firebox floor. Burn the fire
or stated, for the directly on the firebox floor.
installation or maintenance
of your fireplace, and
assumes no responsibility

of any consequential
damage(s).

Smoke and CO Detectors: Make sure your home has a working smoke detector, especially near any bedrooms. We
recommend having a smoke and/or CO detector in the same room as the wood heater for additional safety.

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

Travis Wood Burning Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts are protected by one or more of the following patents; U.S. 9,170,025
4,665,889 as well as other U.S. and Foreign Patents pending.
This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor, which needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper operation. It is
against federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual, or
if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed.

This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations to operate this
wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
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Specifications
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Features:
• Maximum Log Length of 24"
• Large firebox capacity – 3.5 cu. ft.
• Long burn time – up to 12 hours
• Large glass door for maximum visibility
• Full firebrick lining for firebox protection

Heating Specifications
Approximate Heating Capacity Up to 2,500 Square Feet
( Will vary with the home's floor plan, insulation, and outside temperature.)
Maximum Burning Time Up to 12 Hours

Maximum BTU Output per Hour Up to 74,000 BTUs

This model was tested for efficiency using method B415.1-10 and was determined to have:
 Weighted average higher heating value (HHV) overall heating efficiency (OHE) of 73.1%
 Weighted average lower heating value (LHV) overall heating efficiency (OHE) of 79%
 Maximum measured lower heating value (LHV) efficiency of 80.6%
The location of your wood heater in your home will decide how affectively the heat produced will
spread throughout your house. Attention to the home design with consideration of natural convection
and air circulation should be taken into account when choosing the placement of your heater within
the home.
Electrical Specifications:
The blower on "HIGH" draws 1.8 Amps on 120 Volts A.C. (approximately 130 watts).
Emissions
This heater meets the 2020 U.S. EPA’s cord wood emission limits for wood heaters. Tested to EPA Alt-125,
ASTM E3053-17, ASTM 2515-11, CSA B415.1-10 this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates
ranging from 13,537 to 49,626 BTU/hr and an emission value of .93 g/h. Report No. 0028WF102E
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Operation
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Safety 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.
• Read and follow all of the warnings on pages 2 and 3 of this manual.
Before Your First Fire
Verify the Installation
Before starting the fireplace, verify that the fireplace is properly installed and all of the requirements in
the 42 Apex Installation Manual have been followed.
Keep all flammables 36" away from the front of the fireplace (drapes, furniture, clothing, etc.).
A fireplace insert shall not be installed in a factory-built fireplace unless tested with the fireplace.
Curing the Paint
2 to 4 hours
Follow the steps below to cure the paint (first fire):
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b) Vacate the room. The fumes from the initial heating process are
non-toxic but may be unpleasant.
c) Slowly bring the heater to a medium burn (400°F/204°C) for 45
minutes. Then increase the burn temperature to a hot burn
(600°F/315°C) for an additional 45 minutes. This will cure the paint.
Door Gasket - The door gasket can adhere to the paint on the front of
the heater. To prevent this, carefully open and close the door a few
times during the paint curing process.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emissions
Smoke from wood heaters contain CO. This gas is an indication of incomplete combustion and is
detrimental to the environment and to your health. The more visible the smoke, the higher the CO
levels. Burning dry wood is the most significant step you can take to reduce CO emissions. It is also
important to understand the combustion process so you can burn your heater efficiently. Read the
manual thoroughly so that you can operate your heater in the most efficient and clean manner
possible.
Over-Firing the Fireplace (Over-Firing may void your warranty)
DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER: Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater
design specifications can result in permanent damage to the heater.
This fireplace was designed to operate at a high temperature. But due to differences in vent
configuration, fuel, and draft, this appliance can be operated at an excessive temperature. If the area
behind the faceplate or other area starts to glow red, you are over-firing the fireplace (this may
damage the internal components and void the warranty). Do not burn excessively large fires for a
long time. Shut the air control down and allow the fireplace to cool if you detect over-firing.
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Operation
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Operating the Fireplace During a Power Outage
This fireplace includes a blower to dissipate heat from the firebox. During power outages build small
to medium-sized fires to prevent the fireplace from overheating.
Drafting Performance
Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in
your chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other
factors. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance and may damage the
heater. Inadequate draft may cause backpuffing into the room and `plugging' of the chimney.
Inadequate draft will cause the appliance to leak smoke into the room through appliance and chimney
connector joints. An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature indicates excessive draft.

WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO
REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO
THIS FIREPLACE.
Location of Controls
Bypass
Door Handle
Air Control
Tool

Bypass – This controls the bypass. When open (pulled out), smoke travels directly up the chimney,
lessening the chance of smoke spillage.
Door Handle – The door handle locks the door shut.
Air Control - This control slides left to right (or anywhere between) to alter the amount of air entering
the fireplace. This, in turn, regulates the speed at which the fire burns. When slid to the right, the air
control is open (fast burn). When slid to the left, the air control is closed (slow burn).
Tool – The fireplace tool is used to help open the door or slide the bypass in or out.
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Opening the Door
To open the door, lift the handle and swing the door open. Use the included tool if needed to lift the
handle.

Do not slam door when closing. If glass is damaged it must be replaced before using the fireplace.
Opening the Door While the Fireplace is Hot
Open (pull out) the bypass before opening the door. This allows smoke to exit the flue directly. Use
the included tool, if necessary to pull the bypass out.
To lessen smoke spillage, open the door a few inches, let air enter the door for a few seconds, then
open the door fully. This allows airflow inside the firebox to stabilize.
Warning: Do not build the fire close to glass.
Warning: The door handle is extremely hot during operation
– use the door tool or gloves when opening the
door.
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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 below to ensure
proper fire starting. See page 14 for detailed instructions on burning your fireplace.
• Make sure the by-pass is open while starting a fire (leave it open for the first 15 minutes).
Use the included tool to Bypass Pulled Out
operate the bypass. Used for starting and re-loading
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• Make sure the air control is on high. If additional air is needed, open the doors 1/4" during the first
five minutes of start-up.
• If the smoke does not pass up the chimney, ball up one sheet of newspaper, place it in the center of
the smoke shelf and light it. This should start the chimney drafting (this eliminates "cold air
blockage").
• Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to
start or "freshen up" a fire in this fireplace. Keep all such liquids well away from the fireplace while it
is in use.
• If using a firestarter, use only products specifically designed for
fireplaces - follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
• Use plenty of kindling to ensure the fireplace reaches a proper
temperature. Once the kindling is burning rapidly, place a few
larger pieces of wood onto the fire.

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