Avalon 900 PS, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...S DO NOT INSTALL IN A BEDROOM OF A MOBILE HOME KEEP FOREIGN OBJECTS OUT OF THE HOPPER ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER S MANUAL KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR LATER USE THE AVALON 900 APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED AND APPROVED FOR THE BURNING OF PELLETIZED WOOD FUEL ONLY THE BURNING OF ANY TYPE OF FUEL OTHER THAN THAT LISTED WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES AND THE SAFETY LISTING OF THE UNIT DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BU...

Page 3: ...ng Mobile Home Installation 16 Freestanding Residential Alcove Installation 17 Preparation For Installation 18 Insert Installation Specifications 20 Insert Installation into Existing Masonry Fireplaces 23 Insert Installation into Existing Zero Clearance Metal Fireplaces 25 Insert Installation Zero Clearance Built In Installation 26 Location and Use of Controls 28 Operating your Pellet Appliance 29...

Page 4: ...signed to operate using 1 4 inch diameter pellets that comply with A P F I standards If the fuel does not comply to this standard the unit may not operate as designed If the pellets are larger that 1 4 inch diameter the unit may need adjustments consult with your dealer NOTE Store pellets in a clean dry place Emissions information and efficiency information based on tests conducted by E E M C Labo...

Page 5: ...al runs that exceed 4 a 4 diameter pellet vent is recommended NOTE 2 When this unit is installed above 4000 in altitude 4 diameter pellet vent should be used Do not obtain combustion air from attic garage unventilated crawl space or any other enclosed space Do not locate combustion air inlet at an elevation higher than exhaust termination Outside air combustion air intake is recommended but not re...

Page 6: ... this point using shims under the pieces of lumber Line up the hole in the top of the leg with the threaded bolt hole in each corner of the stove bottom Using a 9 16 open end or socket wrench fasten the leg to the stove with the supplied attachment bolts and washers making sure the legs are flush with the corners of the stove Attach Bolt with washer to Stove From Below To level the stove first mak...

Page 7: ...ole where the three marks where placed on the exhaust pipe 5 Apply a high temperature silicone sealant type 500 degree RTV around the outside perimeter of the exhaust pipe near the end and slide the vertical pipe adapter into place Attach the vertical pipe adapter to the exhaust pipe by sliding it into place and screwing in the three sheet metal screws through the vertical pipe adapter and into th...

Page 8: ...ATIONS FIGURE 1 PEDESTAL 13 3 4 348mm 14 7 8 387mm LEGS BRASS 9 3 4 248mm 10 7 8 276mm LEGS CAST 9 3 4 248mm 10 7 8 276mm LEGS BLACK 8 3 8 213mm 9 1 2 241mm B A Accepts 3 DIA Pellet Vent 1 3 4 O D 44mm A B 24 1 4 616 mm 23 Min 603 3 3 16 83 mm ...

Page 9: ...onnector used Always maintain the D dimension pellet vent interior connector clearance when installing this unit Check your pellet vent interior connector instructions for information on its size and clearance required to comustibles NOTE Singlewall interior connectors require a minimum 3 clearance to combustibles HORIZONTAL THROUGH THE WALL INSTALLATION OR VERTICAL EXTERIOR INSTALLATION Figures 2...

Page 10: ... be located as follows A minimum of 4 feet 1219 mm below or beside and a minimum of 1 foot 305 mm above any door or window that opens or any opening into a building A minimum of 2 feet 610 mm from any adjacent building A minimum of 7 feet 2134 mm above grade when located adjacent to public walkways A minimum of 2 feet 610 mm above grass plants or other combustible surfaces ...

Page 11: ...219 mm below or beside and a minimum of 1 foot 305 mm above any door or window that opens or any opening into a building A minimum of 2 feet 610 mm from any adjacent building A minimum of 7 feet 2134 mm above grade when located adjacent to public walkways A minimum of 2 feet 610 mm above grass plants or other combustible surfaces VERTICAL EXTERIOR FLUE SYSTEM FIGURE 5 PELLET VENT 6 MIN 152mm OPTIO...

Page 12: ...pening into a building A minimum of 2 feet 610 mm from any adjacent building A minimum of 7 feet 2134 mm above grade when located adjacent to public walkways A minimum of 2 feet 610 mm above grass plants or other combustible surfaces INSIDE VERTICAL INSTALLATION WITH ROOF TERMINATION NOTE FOR STANDARD OR CORNER INSTALLATION STANDARD INSTALLATION SHOWN PELLET VENT NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL TO EXTEND...

Page 13: ... plate at the damper location is optional but a sealed cover plate is required at the top of the chimney A positive connection complete reline is recommended for ease of cleaning Zero clearance metal fireplace installations require a complete reline to top of chimney HEARTH STOVE INSTALLATION INTO EXISTING MASONRY ZERO CLEARANCE METAL FIREPLACE SEAL COVER PLATE TO CHIMNEY WITH SILICONE SEALER 3 ST...

Page 14: ...lkways A minimum of 2 feet 610 mm above grass plants or other combustible surfaces VERTICAL INSTALLATION INTO EXISTING FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY FIGURE 8 NOTE FOR STANDARD OR CORNER INSTALLATION STANDARD INSTALLATION SHOWN 6 Min 152mm Non Combustible Material To Extend Under The Tee Optional Combustion Air Intake With 90 Elbow Or Hood Tee With Clean Out Cover Pellet Vent 3 Min 76mm Pellet Vent To Fact...

Page 15: ...welling The exhaust vent termination on either vertical or horizontal installations shall be located as follows A minimum of 4 feet 1219 mm below or beside and a minimum of 1 foot 305 mm above any door or window that opens or any opening into a building A minimum of 2 feet 610 mm from any adjacent building A minimum of 7 feet 2134 mm above grade when located adjacent to public walkways A minimum o...

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Page 17: ...PAGE 17 MINIMUM ALCOVE HEIGHT 60 1524mm MAXIMUM ALCOVE DEPTH 48 1219mm RESIDENTIAL ALCOVE INSTALLATION 9 MIN 229mm 44 1 8 1121 42 1 4 1074mm 9 MIN 229mm FIGURE 11 ...

Page 18: ...or any other enclosed space Do not locate combustion air inlet at an elevation higher than exhaust termination Outside air combustion air intake is recommended but not required for all residential installations but is required for mobile home installations If an outside air intake combustion air intake is used it must be connected to a 1 3 4 or larger metal or aluminum duct with a rodent screen fi...

Page 19: ...ellet Insert appliance comes completely assembled with the exception of the switch box panels and panel trim Options available for the different types of installations are 1 Adjustable Front Insert Support 2 Panels 8 10 or 12 3 Ceramic Log The above items come boxed separately and require assembly VENT CONFIGURATION The 900 Pellet Insert is equipped with a dual vent configuration It can be vented ...

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Page 21: ...abel attached to the back of the appliance Figure 10 DIRECT CONNECTION 1 Make sure the fireplace and chimney are thoroughly cleaned inspected and repaired where necessary to make it safe Paint with a latex paint as explained on Pg 19 2 Wire open or remove the firebox damper 3 Measure the area of the firebox below the damper opening and above the lintel Transfer these measurements to a piece of gal...

Page 22: ...ne is recommended for ease of cleaning PANEL INSTALLATION 7 Lay a protective covering such as a towel or blanket on the floor to protect the floor and the panel finish Remove from the box marked Panels one top panel and two side panels Make sure that the panels are large enough to cover the fireplace opening NOTE Route the power cord out of the fireplace so it exits through the lower outside front...

Page 23: ...damper location and sealed airtight The singlewall pipe or flexible liner must extend past the block off plate or insulation by one 1 foot 305 mm or to the first flue tile if the chimney has a tile lining With a positive connection the block off plate at the damper location is optional but a sealed cover plate is required at the top of the chimney A positive connection complete reline is recommend...

Page 24: ... positive complete reline connection to the chimney flue With a direct connection a block off plate made of metal or other non combustible material i e Kaowool or high temperature fiberglass insulation must be used at the damper location and sealed airtight The singlewall pipe or flexible liner must extend past the block off plate or insulation by one 1 foot 305 mm or to the first flue tile if the...

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Page 26: ...readyattachedtotheinsertanddiscard Removetherearlevelingbolts ifattached Attachthefloorshield to the bottom of the insert by screwing in the eight screws with a phillip head screwdriver Attach the two front leveling bolts included with the floor shield to the floor shield Then re attach the two rear leveling bolts through the floor shield and into the insert 3 Return the stove to the upright posit...

Page 27: ...ted an approved thimble or firestop with 3 clearance must be used See the illustration below for other specifications that must be met Flashing 3 Min OPTION 1 Wall or Ceiling Thimble OPTION 2 Firestop With 3 76mm Clearance 24 Min Floor Shield Optional Flue Direction Requires an increase in the minimum framing dimension Must Have Non Combustible Material Under the Tee 3 Min 3 Min Keep Clearance Spe...

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Page 29: ...ou have established a fire set the burn rate to the HIGH position Then pull the black AIR CONTROL KNOB out to the open position D Before turning the unit to a lower burn setting it is necessary to run the unit on HIGH for at least 15 20 minutes after a fire has been established This allows the unit to reach proper operating temperature Failure to do this could result in an inadequate operating tem...

Page 30: ...equipped with an overheat sensor If the unit becomes overheated it will shut itself down safely The appliance will not restart until it has cooled to a safe level It may be necessary to restart the unit if this occurs If this happens frequently turn the unit off and consult with your dealer to determine the problem 3 BLOCKED FLUE OR DOWN DRAFT PROTECTION This unit is equipped with a draft flow swi...

Page 31: ...FF Exhaust Fan The modern high efficiency fan may have a hum or pulsating sound particularly on the high setting This sound may change as the speed is varied As pellets are fed to the firepot a light clicking sound may be heard When the auger feeds pellets you may hear the intermittent buzz of this motor running The flow of exhaust gasses through this air cooled induction motor creates a steady lo...

Page 32: ...000 Pounds 1 2 ton of Fuel Used Maintenance There are several areas and parts of the unit that should be inspected and cleaned after every 1000 pounds 1 2 ton of fuel used These are Repeat items A through F G Exhaust ducts H Hopper and auger tube area 6000 Pounds 3 tons of Fuel Used Maintenance The 6000 pounds 3 tons of fuel used maintenance requires disassembly of the unit and its components We r...

Page 33: ...ve accumulated using a stiff brush C FIREBRICK REFRACTORY Remove the firebrick refractory by grasping it on either side lifting it up approximately 1 4 to 1 2 tilting it towards the front of the stove and lifting it through the doorway out of the unit Brush away any flyash that may have accumulated on the firebrick Then vacuum or dump the flyash into a suitable disposal container Firebrick Refract...

Page 34: ...ak wait until the stove and glass is cool before removing Do not leave the fire unattended during this cool down period as sparks could escape through the broken glass Do not operate appliance with broken glass To replace the glass simply remove the door and unscrew the glass clips Replace the broken glass with Travis Industries Inc replacement glass only available at your dealer The replacement g...

Page 35: ...ve the two rear exhaust clean outs by prying them loose with a screwdriver only on certain models They are held in place with expaninging metal clips that are attached to the clean outs Bend a piece of piano wire or other similar wire into an L shape Use this to insert into the space behind the rear exhaust clean outs and remove any blocking flyash There should be very little if any Rear Exhaust C...

Page 36: ... and can only be accessed through a hole in the sheet metal See the illustration below for reference Disconnect the two power leads going to the exhaust fan Remove the insulation surrounding the exhaust fan Tilt the exhaust fan outwards and slide towards the opening to remove With the exhaust fan removed check the gasketing that insulates the connection between the exhaust fan and the exhaust hous...

Page 37: ... fractured use Type RTV 500 degree silicone sealant to reseal the joint J CONVECTION FAN Open the right side panel by taking a standard screwdriver and turning the three screws located on the right side one half turn counter clockwise These screws are actually cogs that hold the panel in place and only need to be turned slightly to release Then swing the panel back on the hinge located on the very...

Page 38: ...nd the appliance If the gasket has deteriorated replace Follow directions in reverse order to re attach the convection fan Once the convection fan is removed place it so the impeller blades are facing up Check the impeller blades for any damage and replace if necessary Use a vacuum cleaner or brush to clean away any flyash that may have accumulated Lubricate the convection fan bearings by dropping...

Page 39: ...he OFF position Inlet tube is not blocked outside house Door is latched securely Ashpan is latched and sealed Firepot is in correct position Ensure firestarter is ignited SAVE TIME AND MONEY CHECK THIS LIST BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE To eliminate unnecessary service calls first read all the instructions in this manual carefully The following checklist provides possible solutions to common occurre...

Page 40: ...stricted Fuel Power outage Restricted exhaust Fire smolders Firepot overfilled Pellets are wet Refer to previous check items Pellets in hopper are dry and all stored pellets are dry Lazy orange flame smoking exhaust or firepot overfills with pellets cont Air control is set to suit burn rates Open control until fire brightens up Flyash buildup behind exhaust ducts is removed Fuel is not poor qualit...

Page 41: ...ic safety feature has shut unit off Unit was unplugged while under full operation Power is on Refer to Operating Your Pellet Stove page 30 Automatic Safety Features or wait 1 2 hour and re light If unit won t light consult your dealer Re plug unit in and restart if necessary Air control setting is too high blowing flame out NOTE Pellets dropping into burn pot will cause the flame to be knocked dow...

Page 42: ... DESCRIPTION 90 0191 Auger Motor 91 0291 Auger Assembly 90 0391 Exhaust Fan 90 0491 Convection Fan 92 0591 Control Panel with Switches FREESTANDING 92 0591 INSERT 92 0592 91 0691 Power Control Box 91 0791 Draft Flow Switch 90 0991 120 Degrees F N O Snap Disc 90 1091 Power Cord 90 1191 Draft Flow Switch Tube 92 1292 Firepot 90 1391 Ashpan Door Gasket Set A91 1491 Door Glass 92 1591 Ceramic Log 91 1...

Page 43: ...d in any way Only the original purchaser of an AVALON 900 PS or PI appliance is covered by this warranty If the unit is used for commercial purposes it is excluded from this warranty No dealer distributor or similar person has the authority to represent or warrant AVALON 900 PS or PI products beyond the terms contained within this warranty TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC assumes no liability for such warran...

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