Travis 97200337 High-Temperature Wood Insert Wiring Kit Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Travis

Table of Contents

Travis 97200337 High-Temperature Wood Insert Wiring Kit
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Overview

Travis 97200337 High-Temperature Wood Insert Wiring Kit

Product Information

The High-Temperature Wood Insert Wiring Kit (Model: 97200337) is designed to allow installers to conceal the power cord from the blower behind the surround panel for Travis products. The wire harness is routed through the convection channel from the right
side and attached to the blower.
The kit includes a wiring harness with conduit, a junction box, a mounting plate, and necessary screws. It also includes a “This fireplace has been altered…” plate for attachment to the fireplace. The kit is compatible with specific Travis products.

Product Usage Instructions

Before installing the kit, ensure that the electrical lead leading to the insert has been disabled.
Using pliers, disconnect the strain relief from the front blower and discard it.
Disconnect the power cord from the blower and route it out of the blower housing. Discard the power cord.
Route the conduit on the wiring harness through the fireplace to a junction box mounted outside of the fireplace. You may wish to place the provided “This fireplace has been altered…” plate in a location where it will be covered by the surround panels. Ensure that the conduit is not run under the insert.
Place the fireplace insert on the hearth in a position that allows access to the right side of the insert.
Using a screwdriver, remove and discard the button plug on the side of the insert.
Route the Molex plug on the wiring harness through the hole on the right side of the insert. Reach in from the front of the insert and pull the Molex plug forward.
Attach the mounting plate on the wiring harness to the insert using the included screw (5/16 Nutdriver).
Route the Molex plug through the back of the blower housing and connect it to the power input. You may wish to paint the Molex and wiring black for concealment. Ensure that all excess wiring is tucked into the area in front of the blower.
Attach the blower to the insert, ensuring no wiring contacts the squirrel cage on the side of the blower. Connect power to the blower after the insert is in place.
Place the button plug into the exposed hole on the right side of the blower.
Note: The wiring kit can be routed to either the left or right side of the insert. An additional knockout is provided on the right side for routing through the sidewall.
To disconnect the Molex connector from the power cord, follow the instructions provided.
To remove the power cord, unscrew the clamp on the strain relief and tighten it to secure the wires leading to the rheostat.
Secure the conduit to the side of the insert by inserting the locknut over the Molex connector and screwing it onto the conduit connector.

Overview

The high-temperature wood insert wiring kit allows an installer to conceal the power cord from the blower behind the surround panel for the Travis products listed below. The wire harness is routed through the convection channel from the right side and attached to the blower.

Compatibility

Lopi Revere (SKU 99800303 – cast ashlip)
Lopi Freedom (SKU 99800153 – cast ashlip)
1750 Insert (SN 1112-003324 or greater)
1250 Insert (SN 1111-001903 or greater)
Flush Wood Inserts (Small, Medium, Large)
Lopi Evergreen Insert

Packing List

Wire Harness (10’ Length) with Mounting Plate
10-24 x ½” Thread-Cutting Screw
Button Plug

This kit must be installed in accordance with local electrical codes. Consult your local building official for any requirements that must be met in your area.
Make sure the electrical lead leading to the insert has been disabled prior to installing this kit.

Installation

Revere, Freedom, 1750, 1250, Evergreen

Use pliers to disconnect the strain relief from the front blower. Discard the strain relief. $Travis-97200337-High-Temperature-Wood-Insert-Wiring-Kit-fig- $3$$
Disconnect the power cord from the blower. Route the power cord out of the blower housing and discard. $Travis-97200337-High-Temperature-Wood-Insert-Wiring-Kit-fig- $4$$
Route the conduit on the wiring harness through the fireplace to a junction box outside of the fireplace. $Travis-97200337-High-Temperature-Wood-Insert-Wiring-Kit-fig- $5$$
The fireplace insert should be placed on the fireplace hearth in position to access the right side of the insert.
Use a screwdriver to remove the button plug on the side of the insert. Discard the button plug. $Travis-97200337-High-Temperature-Wood-Insert-Wiring-Kit-fig- $6$$
Route the Molex plug on the wiring harness through the hole on the right side of the insert. Then reach in from the front of the insert and pull the Molex plug forward. $Travis-97200337-High-Temperature-Wood-Insert-Wiring-Kit-fig- $7$$
Attach the mounting plate on the wiring harness to the insert with the included screw (5/16” Nutdriver). $Travis-97200337-High-Temperature-Wood-Insert-Wiring-Kit-fig- $8$$
Route the Molex plug through the back of the blower housing and connect to the power input. You may wish to paint the Molex and wiring black to conceal. Make sure all excess wiring is tucked into the area in front of the blower. $Travis-97200337-High-Temperature-Wood-Insert-Wiring-Kit-fig- $9$$
The blower may be attached to the insert at this time. Make sure no wiring contacts the squirrel cage on
the side of the blower. Connect power to the blower after the insert is in place.
Place the button plug into the exposed hole on the right side of the blower.

Flush Wood Inserts (Small, Medium, Large)

NOTE : The wiring kit may be routed to the left or right side of the insert. An additional knockout is provided on the right side to allow the wiring kit to be routed through the sidewall.

Disconnect the Molex connector from the power cord as shown below. $Travis-97200337-High-Temperature-Wood-Insert-Wiring-Kit-fig- $11$$
Remove the power cord as shown below. Tighten the strain relief on the two wires leading to the rheostat. $Travis-97200337-High-Temperature-Wood-Insert-Wiring-Kit-fig- $12$$
Secure the conduit to the side of the insert as shown below. $Travis-97200337-High-Temperature-Wood-Insert-Wiring-Kit-fig- $13$$
The strain relief is attached to the left side of the fireplace insert. Insert the locknut over the molex connector and screw it onto the conduit connector.
Attach the Molex connector from the conduit to the connector on the insert.
Attach the molex connector on the conduit to the molex connector on the insert. $Travis-97200337-High-Temperature-Wood-Insert-Wiring-Kit-fig- $15$$
With the appliance in place, run the conduit through the fireplace to the junction box. The conduit can be routed to the left or right side.
NOTE : Leave extra slack in the conduit to allow for servicing of the appliance. When placing the insert, route the conduit away from the insert to prevent it from contacting or being pinched by the insert.