Avalon Radiant Plus Small Insert, Owner'S Manual

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 Maintenance 

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Maintaining Your Heater's Appearance 

The appliance must be completely cool prior to conducting service. 

Cleaning The Glass 

The glass may be cleaned with a non-
abrasive cleaner. To clean the inside of 
the glass, simply remove the glass frame, 
place it on a non-scratching surface, and 
clean the surface. 

Cleaning the Face and Panels 

Use a duster to remove dust from the face and panels.  Contact your dealer if you wish to re-paint any 
surfaces.  Heat-resistant stove-paint (with instructions) is available from your dealer. 

Yearly Service Procedure 

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Failure to inspect and maintain the heater may lead to improper combustion and a potentially dangerous 
situation.  We recommend the following procedures be done by a qualified technician.

1.  Turn the pilot flame to continuous.  It should touch approximately 3/8" of the top of the flame sensor.  If it does 

not, contact your dealer for service. 

2.  Shut off gas to the heater and let it cool for 15 minutes.  Remove the glass (see page 21).  Glass may be 

cleaned with glass cleaner and a soft cloth (do not use abrasive cleaners). 

3.  Remove the media (see the instructions included with your media kit).  If severely deteriorated, replace.  Check 

the media for sooting.  A small amount of soot along the bottom of the media is normal.  If excessive sooting is 
found, the heater will require adjustment.  Contact your dealer. 

4.  Inspect the burner and remove any debris. 

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Make sure the burner is not warped, cracked, or damaged.   

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Check the firebox and area around the pilot to make sure there is no warping or damage. 

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If any problem is found, discontinue use and contact your dealer for service. 

5.  Replace the media.  Clean and replace the glass.  If the glass is damaged, replace.  Make sure the gasket along 

the perimeter of the glass contacts the face of the firebox and forms an air-tight seal.  If it does not, re-align or 
replace the gasket to insure an air-tight seal.   

6.  Inspect the area behind the access door.  Clean if necessary.  

Check the gas control valve and the gas lines.  If damage is found, 
discontinue use and contact your dealer for service.  Clean the air 
channels, ducts, and blower (if applicable). 

7.  Start the main burner.  Inspect the main burner and pilot flame.  

After 15 minutes the flames should be orange/yellow and not touch 
the top of the firebox.  If the pilot or main burners do not burn 
correctly, contact your dealer for service.  Monitor blower operation.   

8.  Remove any debris or vegetation near the vent termination.  Contact 

your dealer if any sooting or deterioration is found near the vent 
termination.  Venting system should be examined by a qualified 
agency.