Avalon Astoria, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...w these instructions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Tested and Listed by OMNI Test Laboratories Inc Beaverton Oregon Report 028 S 42 2 ASTME 1509 1995 ULCC 1482 Owner s Manual Installer After installation give this manual to the home owner and explain opera...

Page 2: ...will make the installation and operation of your new heater 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 Astoria heater has the same serial number as yours The serial number is on the hopper lid This serial number will be needed in case you require service of...

Page 3: ...Freestanding Masonry Chim 18 Operation Safety Notice 19 Location of Controls 19 Starting the Heater for the First Time 19 Curing the Paint 19 Priming the Auger 19 Loading Pellets 20 The Two Modes of Operation 20 Operation continued Manual Mode 21 Auto Mode 22 Restrictor Adjustment 23 Adjusting the Fan Speed 23 Start Up Sequence 24 AUGER ON Light 24 FAULT Light 24 Power Outages 24 Maintenance Daily...

Page 4: ... Do not use makeshift methods or compromise in the installation Never try to repair or replace any part of the heater unless instructions are given in this manual All other work should be done by a trained technician Your heater requires periodic maintenance and cleaning see Maintaining Your Heater Failure to maintain your heater may lead to smoke spillage in your home The viewing door and ashpan ...

Page 5: ...TE Turning the Mode Switch to OFF does not disconnect all power to the heater The exhaust system should be checked twice a year minimum for any build up of soot or creosote This Manual Do not throw this manual away This manual has important operating and maintenance instructions that you will need at a later time Always follow the instructions in this manual Do not touch the hot surfaces of the he...

Page 6: ...8 This tab is for the scraper rod tool Electrical Specifications Electrical Rating 115 Volts 3 6 Amps 60 Hz Watts During Start Up Sequence 400 approximately Watts During Operation 180 approximately Fuel The unit is designed for wood pellets that comply with the standards set by the Association of Pellet Fuel Industry density of at least 40 lbs per cubic foot 1 4 to 5 16 diameter length no greater ...

Page 7: ...ove locate the wall studs for horizontal penetrations and ceiling trusses for vertical penetrations You may wish to adjust the stove position slightly to ensure the vent does not intersect with a framing member HINT Place the heater outside and load 10 pounds of pellets inside the hopper Plug the heater in and let it run on HIGH until the pellets run out This will cure the paint and burn off any o...

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Page 9: ...LINGS MAKE SURE TO MAINTAIN 3 CLEARANCE TO ANY COMBUSTIBLES No more than one tee and 180 of elbows one tee with two 90 elbows one tee with one 90 and two 45 elbows etc Maximum Venting Distance Vent must have a support bracket every 5 of pellet vent when exterior of structure 0 Feet 5 Feet 10 Feet max 0 Feet 5 Feet 10 Feet 15 Feet 20 Feet 25 Feet 30 Feet 33 Feet max The vent height and run must not...

Page 10: ...f the house an approved house shield is recommended to prevent soot from building up on the side of the house Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material Horizontal terminations must protrude 12 from the wall verticall terminations require 24 H G A D F NOTE Measure clearances to the nearest edge of the exhaust hood A E B C F X A Minimum 4 clearance below or beside an...

Page 11: ...d We recommend the Travis Industries Outside Air Kit part 99200136 Must not terminate above or within 1 of the chimney termination Must have a rain cap or down turned elbow to prevent water from entering Must be located so that it will not become plugged by snow or other material Air Inlet 1 3 4 Outside Diameter A A 1 2 Center Line AA AA AA AA A A AA AA AA AA AA A A AAA AAA AAA AA AA AA AA AA AA A...

Page 12: ...firebox Altitude vent configuration and other factors make restrictor adjustment necessary for every installation NOTE the optimal restrictor position will vary over time as soot builds up inside the exhaust system make sure the homeowner knows how to visually inspect the flame and adjust the restrictor Not Enough Air If clinkers develop or the flame appears lazy and slow to blow the ash out of th...

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Page 17: ...A AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA Storm Collar Vertical Cap Cover Plate non combustible Silicone Seal the cover plate with silicone NOTE you will probably need a short horizontal section here to clear the lintel and allow the hopper lid to open AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA Allow room for the hopper lid to open 57 1 2 3 AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA Seal each vent section including adapters elbows e...

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Page 19: ...IM ER MIN Tim e Set Tim e Can cel A u t o 50 60 70 80 90 50 60 70 80 90 Robertshaw Restrictor The restrictor adjusts the amount of air flowing to the flame Starting the Heater for the First Time Start the Heater Let it Burn for 1 Hour THEN OPEN THE DOOR The stove paint is cured through heat To prevent it from bonding to the door gasket you must burn the heater for approximately 1 hour then open an...

Page 20: ...requires the user to turn the heater on and off manually Auto requires a thermostat Auto mode allows you to use a thermostat to control room temperature The stove automatically turns on when the temperature drops below the thermostat setting Once the stove reaches operating temperature the stove then runs at the heat output setting selected Switching Modes While in Operation Whenever the stove is ...

Page 21: ...NUAL START AUGER TRAVIS INDUSTRIES HOUSE OF FIRE TM To Shut Down Move the mode switch to OFF The exhaust blower will still run until the heater cools down AUTO OFF MANUAL H E A T F A N UP DOWN UP DOWN MANUAL MANUAL START AUGER TRAVIS INDUSTRIES HOUSE OF FIRE TM To Adjust the Heat Press the Heat buttons to adjust the heat output NOTE During start up you may adjust the heat setting This heat setting...

Page 22: ...djust the heat output HINT If you find that the stove turns on and off repeatedly you may wish to turn the heat output to a lesser setting The lower setting will provide a more consistent heat output over time eliminating the need for the thermostat to repeatedly turn the stove off NOTE If the thermostat calls for heat while the stove is still cooling down the stove will go through the start up se...

Page 23: ...5 yet the firepot does not remain clean the stove needs to be cleaned and checked for air leaks see Maintenance section of this manual Too Much Air If the flames are too active small flickering flames or if burning pellets are expelled from the firepot move the restrictor rod inwards until the flame slows down and no burning pellets are expelled Another symptom of too much air is the heater blowin...

Page 24: ...urs The stove runs out of pellets During initial start up for a split second or for improper electrical frequency A start up sequence that does not result in the heater coming up to temperature To reset the fault light turn the mode switch to off and re start the stove HIGH DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICE REMOTE AUTO MANUAL H E A T O U T P U T MED LOW AUGER FAULT Fault Codes for qualified service ...

Page 25: ... adjustment see Restrictor Adjustment in the installation section of this manual The door glass or ashpan is open or has an air leak The firepot requires cleaning The exhaust system requires cleaning AA AA A A A A A AA AA AA A AA A A A A A A AA A A A A A A A AA A A A AA AA AA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A AA A A A AA AA AA A A A A A AA AA AA AA AA AA A A AA A AA AA A AA AA A A A A A A AA AA AA A A...

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Page 27: ...the pawl fits over the bracket before tightening NOTE Do not overtighten the pawl This can permanently damage the latch and prematurely wear out the door gasket Door Frame Bracket attached to side of heater Pawl Lock Nut AAAA AAAA AAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA AAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA Phillips Screwdriver With the pawl free of the bracket the door may be swung open ...

Page 28: ...the stove With the door closed insert the included tool into the hole on the heat exchanger cleaning rod Move the heat exchange cleaner up and down several times Vacuum Hopper Run the stove until the pellets run out Open the hopper and vacuum out the entire hopper The dust and any other debris near the bottom should be removed to prevent excessive build up Cleaning the Optional Gold Surfaces Door ...

Page 29: ...top of the baffle NOTE you do not need to remove the baffle from the firebox The firebox baffles install on ledges at the top of the firebox The two tabs at the outside back corners insert into notches at the right and left rear corners of the firebox walls The baffles install on ledges above the firebrick Air Tubes Firebrick AAA AAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAA AAAAAA AAAAAA AAAAAA...

Page 30: ... its holder Slide the ash pan trap door forward to expose the ash dumps the door can be removed and cleaned if necessary Brush all flyash into the ash dumps including the flyash inside the firepot holder Replace the ash trap doors and firepot Slide the ash pan trap door forward WARNING The firebox becomes very hot during operation Let the stove cool completely before conducting service a f e d c b...

Page 31: ... Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled Clea...

Page 32: ... venting system The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year to determine if cleaning is necessary Clean the Vertical Exhaust Duct the stove must be cool and unplugged Clean the refractory and the entire area behind it both sides Remove these doors to remove fallen flyash and soot see Bi Weekly Remove both refractory clips Clean the Exhaust Duct the stove must be cool an...

Page 33: ...s Blower Housing Exhaust Box Phillips Screwdriver Restrictor Knob Clean the Vent make sure the stove and vent is cool Check the vent sections for creosote accumulation indicating a poorly burning stove Accumulation over 1 4 must be removed On vertically vented systems the dirtiest portion is often the point where the vent turns upwards i e the Tee Fortunately the Tee has a built in clean out cover...

Page 34: ...mmend that you open the hopper lid and look down upon the door and body of the heater Use the illustration to the right to determine the correct door alignment Correctly Aligned Door When properly adjusted the door should be evenly spaced from the front of the stove and shut tight compressing the gasket AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Top of Sto...

Page 35: ...Loosen the lock nut and twist the pawl clockwise to tighten counter clockwise to loosen Tighten the lock nut to secure in place Door Bracket attached to side of heater Lock Nut Pawl Door Hinge Bracket Door Hinge Adjusting Plate Hinge Adjustment 1 With the door closed loosen the two bolts going through the door hinge bracket 2 Loosen the four nuts used to move the hinge adjusting plate Tighten or l...

Page 36: ...3 GLASS SIDE P12 14 P13 91002005 AUGER DRIVE COLLAR 1997 UP 91002021 GROMMET IGNITOR WIRE BLACK RUBBER 100 02811 AUGER FLIGHT INSPECTION COVER 210 02702 GSKT CLEAN OUT CVR 3 250 x 2 750 100 03235 AUGER FLIGHT 2000 LRG PEL 91002013 GSKT COMB BLOWER BODY 100 03206 AUGER MOTOR STOP P11 P15 93005096 GSKT COMB BLOWER MOTOR 7 dia 100 03231 AUGER MOTOR ALL PS PI 90 0191 GSKT EXHAUST PLATE 4 25 x4 25 100 ...

Page 37: ...ated air being forced through these tubes by the convection fan Firepot As pellets are fed into the firepot a light clicking sound may be heard Convection Fan The modern high efficiency fan may produce a low hum particularly on HIGH This sound will change as the FAN setting is changed Exhaust Blower This blower may create a low pitched hum This sound will change as the HEAT OUTPUT is altered ...

Page 38: ...6 or equivalent Minimum Clearance to Combustible Materials Measured to Stove Top BACKWALL LEFT SIDEWALL FLOOR PROTECTOR A C H H B G E ADJACENT WALL ADJACENT WALL D D RIGHT SIDEWALL E Interior Vertical Horizontal Through Flue Installation the Wall Installation Left Sidewall A 9 9 Right Sidewall B 9 9 Backwall C 3 Corner D 3 3 Flue Vent E 3 3 Maximum alcove depth 48 in 1220 mm minimum ceiling height...

Page 39: ... prolonged periods of dampness or condensation c Any damage to the unit combustion chamber heat exchanger or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of but not limited to improper chimney venting installation 7 Exclusions to this 7 Year Warranty include injury loss of use damage failure to function due to accident negligence misuse improper installation alteration or ad...

Page 40: ...of the 20 length of thermostat wire It should be centralized in the room and away from the heater The wire may be routed externally on the wall or behind the wall preferred 3 Follow the directions to the right to attach the thermostat and thermostat wires Attach the quick connects to the two posts near the molex connector on the circuit board orientation does not mater 50 60 70 80 90 50 60 70 80 9...

Page 41: ...the log shelf following the directions below Right Log Shelf Leg Left Log Shelf Leg Log Shelf Cross Brace 3 8 Nutdriver Nuts 2 Remove the firepot from the pellet stove Center the log shelf assembly with extender attached over the burnpot holder Replace the burnpot Place the log on the log shelf extender When in place the log should appear as shown in the photograph to the right Center the log on t...

Page 42: ...24 Firebox Cleaning 32 Fireplace Installation 16 Firepot Cleaning 26 Firepot Inspection Inspect the Burn 25 Flames Inspect the Burn 25 Floor Protection Requirements 7 Fuel 6 Gasket door glass inspection removal 36 Glass Cleaning 31 Glass Removal 36 Gold cleaning 28 Hearth Floor Protection Requirements 7 Hearth Fireplace 16 Heat Exchange Tubes cleaning 28 Heating Specifications 6 Hopper Cleaning Va...