Lopi Freedom Fireplace Insert owner manual Planning The Installation, Preparation for Installation

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SAFETY NOTICE:

Please read this entire manual before you install and use yournew roomheater. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, oreven death. Contact local building orfire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in yourarea.

Planning The Installation

We suggest that you have an authorized Travis Industries dealer install your fireplace insert. If you install the fireplace insert yourself, your authorized dealer should review your installation plans.

Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this fireplace insert and notify your insurance company before proceeding with installation.

Preparation for Installation

Check for damage to the exterior of the fireplace insert (dents should be reported, scratches can be fixed by applying touch up paint).

Check the interior of the firebox (replace cracked firebrick and make sure baffle is in place).

The fireplace insert can be lightened by removing the firebricks and baffle (pg 25) - replace before operation.

Additional Accessories Needed for Installation

1Door Shell (Black 99300195 Brass 99300196 or Pewter 99300197 - see pg 29)

2 Surround Panels (see page 31)

Installation Considerations

Installation Type

Considerations

 

 

Insert with Positive Flue (Full Reline)

• Provides best draft

(Page 12)

• Easiest to clean

 

 

 

Insert with Direct Connect Flue

• Provides good draft

(Page 13)

• Requires fireplace block-off plate - see page 11

 

 

 

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Contents Freedom Fireplace Insert 2Introduction Mail your Warranty Card Today, and Save Your Bill of SaleIntroduction Important Information Table of Contents Ashes Safety PrecautionsMobile Travis Industries, Inc. grants no warranty, implied orFeatures & Specifications Installation Considerations Planning The InstallationPreparation for Installation Additional Accessories Needed for InstallationFireplace Requirements Minimum Fireplace SizeHearth Requirements Insert Placement RequirementsMasonry Fireplace Requirements Drafting Performance Leveling Bolt InstallationBlock-Off Plate Template Block-Off Plate InstallationInsert with Positive Insert with Direct Connection Masonry Opening the Door Safety NoticeOperating Your Appliance Before Your First FireBypass Operation Starting a Fire Approximate Air Control Settings Adjusting the Burn RateAsh Removal Normal Operating Sounds Optional Blower OperationRe-Loading the Stove Overnight BurnSelecting Wood Testing Wood MoistureWhy Dry Wood is Key Hints for BurningTroubleshooting Remove Ash if necessary Daily Maintenance while stove is in useClean the Glass if necessary Maintaining Your ApplianceDoor and Glass Inspection Monthly Maintenance while appliance is in useCreosote Formation and Need for Removal Firebrick and Baffle Inspection Yearly MaintenanceCleaning the Air Duct and Blower if applicable Touch Up PaintReplacing the Door Handle Door PartsReplacing the Glass Replacing the Door GasketFirebox Parts Floor and Side Firebrick Removal & ReplacementAir Tube Removal & Replacement Baffle Removal & ReplacementYears 6 & 7 Coverage Parts only Limited 7 Year WarrantyYears 1 & 2 Coverage Parts & Labor Years 3 Through 5 Coverage Parts & LaborListing Label Listing LabelOptional Equipment Door Shell InstallationHex Wrench Flush Kit Surround Panels Installation InstructionsFront Blower To Switch The Power Cord To The Left SideIndex