Let's do a Lopi - Avalon small stove Damper upgrade!

Hello

I picked up a 1997 Lopi Pioneer Bay FS pellet stove with mostly all original parts.
Since it was working, I decided to install the Travis damper upgrade kit!

Has anyone done that?

To set the original damper you must open the right side door.
This upgrade allows the damper to be adjusted without the right door open and the fire going.L

Pic 0 - Upgrade Restrictor Kit
Pic 1 - New rod and Bullit
Pic 2 - Original Damper rod in stove
Pic 3 - Old Damper left vs New Damper right
Pic 4 - New Damper installed in stove
Pic 5 - New damper rod now easily accessible

 

Looks like a great upgrade.

Good bet that customer complaints had something to do with this change .????

It's always good to see companies really make useful improvements in their products.

 

Yes
The igniter did not work because the male tab in the connector was bent back! I wonder how long it was like that? LOL
See pic