Travis Industries AGP, User Manual

Page 1: ...ld result in property damage bodily injury or even death Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Save these instructions Tested and Listed by ASTM E1509 4 ULC S627 Installer After installation give this manual to the home owner and explain operation of this stove Consumer Retain this manual for future reference 10 00 Copyrig...

Page 2: ...ke 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 AGP pellet stove has the same serial number as yours The serial number is on the safety label on the back of the appliance This serial number will be needed in c...

Page 3: ...emperature 25 To Shut Down 25 Changing the TSTAT Program 26 Thermostat Program 1 26 Thermostat Program 2 26 Thermostat Program 3 26 Start Up Sequence Igniter 27 Power Outages 27 Stove Maintenance 28 Maintenance Schedule 28 Removing Flyash 28 Disposal of Ashes 28 Stove Maintenance Tools 29 Stove Tool Storage 29 Opening the Door 29 Weekly Maintenance or Every 5 Bags of Pellets Inspect the Burn 30 We...

Page 4: ...in heater installation clearances or within the space required for charging and ash removal Do not unplug the heater if you suspect a malfunction Turn the MODE SWITCH to OFF and periodically inspect the heater 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 ...

Page 5: ...on or near this appliance The heater will not operate during a power outage This heater must be connected to a standard115 V 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet Do not use an adapter plug or sever the grounding plug Do not route the electrical cord underneath in front of or over the heater Keep foreign objects out of the hopper The exhaust system must be completely airtight and properly installed The...

Page 6: ...lyash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases Incomplete combustion such as occurs during startup shutdown or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year to determine if cleaning is necessary NEVER USE SUBSTI...

Page 7: ...d on 8 200 BTUs per pound Small pellet size will decrease the stated burn rates and burn times Differences of plus or minus 20 depending on fuel quality may occur Dimensions Electrical Specifications Electrical Rating 115 Volts 3 Amps 60 Hz Watts during Start Up Sequence 350 approximately Watts during Operation 250 approximately Fuel This heater is designed and approved for pelletized wood fuel on...

Page 8: ...r installation of this pellet heater and notify your insurance company before proceeding with installation Packing List Items Required Avalon AGP Pellet Stove Door SKU 96100793 OR Lopi AGP Pellet Stove Door SKU 96100774 Installation Options Residential or Mobile Home see the section Mobile Home Requirements Alcove Compatible see the section Alcove Installation Horizontal or Vertical Vent Outside A...

Page 9: ... let it run on HIGH until the pellets run out This will cure the paint and burn off any oil on the steel eliminating any smell inside the home Stove Placement Stove must be placed so that no combustibles are within or can swing within e g drapes doors 36 915mm of the front of the heater If the stove is placed in a location where the ceiling height is less than 7 2 134 M it must follow the requirem...

Page 10: ...ill vary depending on the brand of pellet vent used To determine the distance from the backwall to the stove connect the Tee and add the vent clearance The floor protection must extend 2 51mm beyond the pipe all vent clearances must be met 6 Minimum 6 Minimum 2 Minimum Tee 3 Minimum 6 Minimum Through the Wall Installations Interior Vertical Vents Floor Protection 6 Minimum Vent Clearance Through t...

Page 11: ... 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 1 524 M of pellet vent when on exterior of structure NOTE Travis Industries recommends a minimum vertical vent of 5 to ensure adequate draft during a power outage 0 F eet 5 F eet 10 F eet max 0 Feet 5 Feet 10 Feet 15 Feet 20 Feet 25 Feet 30 Feet The ...

Page 12: ...oot from building up on the side of the house Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material A Minimum 4 1220mm clearance below or beside any door or window that opens This clearance may be reduced to18 if using outside air see page 13 we recommend the door or window be kept closed during operation Minimum 1 458mm clearance below or beside any window that does not open ...

Page 13: ...D Outside Air Used for Combustion Use Part 99200136 Must not be drawn from an enclosed space garage unventilated crawl space HINT Travis Industries strongly recommends outside air for all residential installations especially for those that are energy efficient air tight homes Must not be over 15 4 5M long Must be made with 1 45mm diameter or larger metal or aluminum duct with a metal screen attach...

Page 14: ... heat output settings the restrictor will need to be opened to a high position This prevents the fire platform from over filling with pellets and becoming clogged with ash clumps Keeping your fire platform clean is the most important step to maintaining a safe and efficient stove Check and clean your fire platform daily until you find the correct restrictor settings and appropriate fire platform c...

Page 15: ... specified by the vent manufacturer Floor Protection House Shield used to protect exterior wall from soot discoloration is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 12 Minimum Horizontal Rain Cap Wall Thimble note clearance between vent and combustibles Type L Vent 12 Minimum 3 Minimum Floor Protection Seal each vent section including adapters elbows etc by injecting a liberal amount of 500 F RTV silicone into the gap b...

Page 16: ...on must maintain clearance 2 Min Ceiling Support Fire Stop Spacer Roof Flashing Storm Collar Vertical Cap Vent must maintain clearance to combustibles L Vent Seal each vent section including adapters elbows etc by injecting a liberal amount of 500 F RTV silicone into the gap between sections 500 F RTV Silicone Vent Clearance Floor Protection 6 Minimum 6 Minimum 2 Minimum Tee Vent Clearance 7 1 4 E...

Page 17: ...y Ceiling Support Roof Flashing L Vent to Class A Chimney Adapter Class A Chimney L Vent Storm Collar Class A Chimney must maintain clearances outlined in the chimney s installation instructions usually 2 Seal each vent section including adapters elbows etc by injecting a liberal amount of 500 F RTV silicone into the gap 500 F RTV Silicone Floor Protection 6 Minimum 6 Minimum 2 Minimum Tee Vent Cl...

Page 18: ...Vertical Cap Cover Plate non combustible Silicone Seal the cover plate with silicone NOTE you may need a short horizontal section here to clear the lintel and allow the hopper lid to open Lintel Seal each vent section including adapters elbows etc by injecting a liberal amount of 500 F RTV silicone into the gap 500 F RTV Silicone Allow room for the hopper lid to open between sections unless otherw...

Page 19: ...over Plate non combustible Silicone Seal the cover plate with silicone NOTE you may need a short horizontal section here to clear the lintel and allow the hopper lid to open Allow room for the hopper lid to open Seal each vent section including adapters elbows etc by injecting a liberal amount of 500 F RTV silicone into the gap 500 F RTV Silicone between sections unless otherwise specified by the ...

Page 20: ...ufacturer 6 Min L Vent Sections L Vent Storm Collar Vertical Cap Cover Plate non combustible Silicone Seal the cover plate with silicone Clean Out Access Seal each vent section including adapters elbows etc by injecting a liberal amount of 500 F RTV silicone into the gap 500 F RTV Silicone L Vent Flex Section Vent Clearance between sections unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer ...

Page 21: ...ATER WILL LEAD TO A RESTRICTED COMBUSTION AIR SYSTEM LEADING TO POOR PERFORMANCE AND IN SOME CASES SMOKE SPILLAGE INTO THE ROOM SEE THE MAINTENANCE SECTION FOR DETAILS DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS TO START THIS HEATER Location of Controls The control panel is located at the top back of the stove as shown below Open the control panel door to access the controls IMPORTANT Do not let the ...

Page 22: ...n if the lid is open 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 and close the door to break any bonding Curing the Paint This stove uses a heat activated paint that will emit some fumes while starting ...

Page 23: ...on the control panel to the left lower heat or right higher heat The HEAT knob adjusts the rate of pellets feeding into the stove TSTAT STOP HEAT FAN AUTO FAN LOW HIGH www travisproducts com GLASS AND SURFACES OF UNIT CAN GET HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE SEVERE BURNS KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY WARNING START LOW HIGH TSTAT STOP HEAT FAN AUTO FAN LOW HIGH www travisproducts com GLASS AND SURFACES OF UNIT CA...

Page 24: ...on the control panel to automatically adjust the fan speed based on the feed rate into the hopper This allows for more efficient operation TSTAT STOP HEAT FAN AUTO FAN LOW HIGH www travisproducts com GLASS AND SURFACES OF UNIT CAN GET HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE SEVERE BURNS KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY WARNING START LOW HIGH TSTAT STOP HEAT FAN AUTO FAN LOW HIGH www travisproducts com GLASS AND SURFACES O...

Page 25: ... stove will turn on automatically and enters the start up sequence when the temperature drops below the thermostat setting Once the stove reaches operating temperature the stove will maintain that temperature Tip If you find that the stove turns on and off repeatedly you may wish to turn the heat output to a lower setting which will provide a more consistent heat output over time and eliminate the...

Page 26: ...heat by the thermostat thermostat is closed at any point during the cool down period the burn rate resumes corresponding with the setting on the control panel NOTE This program is not recommended if you normally burn the stove at a lower setting Thermostat Program 2 In Thermostat Mode Program 2 when the thermostat stops calling for heat the thermostat is open the following happens The burn rate de...

Page 27: ...mes in a row both the START and STOP lights will turn on The combustion blower will run for about an hour before shutting off Check to make sure there are pellets in the hopper We recommend cleaning the burn pot and making sure all air ports are clear of debris Reset the unit by unplugging it and then plugging it back in Power Outages If a power outage occurs when the unit is hot and in Manual Mod...

Page 28: ... fire platform Adjust door hinge and latch Check for air leaks Removing Flyash This heater was designed to allow for easy flyash removal with the included tools However to ease maintenance several pellet stove owners have purchased vacuums specifically made to remove flyash Furthermore some of these vacuums are heat resistant to allow for flyash removal while it is still warm DO NOT USE A STANDARD...

Page 29: ...he stove tools may be stored on the hooks on the back of the stove To use the hooks for the first time bend the hooks with a screwdriver or needle nose pliers then hang the tools on the hooks as shown below Opening the Door MAKE SURE THE HEATER HAS FULLY COOLED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES BEFORE OPENING THE DOOR AND CONDUCTING SERVICE Turn the handle clockwise and pull to open the door as shown below...

Page 30: ...tor needs adjustment see Restrictor Adjustment in the Installation section of this manual NOTE The optimum restrictor position will vary over time as soot builds up inside the exhaust system See Restrictor Adjustment for details Poor pellet quality The door or glass has an air leak The exhaust system requires cleaning Weekly Maintenance or Every 5 Bags of Pellets Clean the Fire Platform Once a wee...

Page 31: ...clinkers or buildup on the fire platform Use the narrow tip to clear any plugged holes The fire platform must be free from buildup for the pellets to burn completely 4 Brush away flyash around the fire platform using the brush included with the stove The flyash will fall into the ashpan below Brush here ...

Page 32: ...appliance is in use To clean follow the directions below 1 With the door closed pull the stove grill up and forward as shown below NOTE Use both hands on the grill Using one hand in the middle of the grill may cause it to warp 2 Hook the cleaning tool onto the heat exchange scraper rod as shown below 3 Move the scraper rod back and forth a few times to clean the heat exchange tubes ...

Page 33: ...h to remove accumulated flyash from the vertical exhaust channels both sides You may need to bend the bottle brush to allow it to access this area Sweep the flyash out of the exhaust channels and into the ashpan 4 If you have a suitable ash vacuum remove accumulated flyash from the horizontal exhaust channels along the perimeter of the firebox and leading to the exhaust blower Monthly Maintenance ...

Page 34: ... empty the ashpan 1 Before removing the ashpan slide the fire platform trapdoor forward then back This allows ash below the fire platform to drop into the ashpan 2 Rotate the ashpan handle clockwise and pull it down to access the ashpan 3 Slide the ashpan forward Use the built in rod to lift the ashpan out of the firebox NOTE Do not use the ashpan handle to pull the ashpan out instead use the lip ...

Page 35: ...e or Every Ton of Pellets Clean the Area Underneath the Fire Platform 1 Slide the fire platform bracket to the left 2 Lift the fire platform out of the firebox 3 Pull the ashpan handle out to allow ash to fall into the ashpan 4 Brush away ash into the ashpan or use a vacuum ...

Page 36: ...emove the top liner panel It is held in place with 3 small tabs at the bottom and one large tab on the top and sides Press up on it to lift it up and then lift it out of the firebox as shown below 3 Remove the side liner panel both sides They are held in place with screws just inside the stove door near the top Pull the side panels out as shown below lifting them over the attachment screw NOTE You...

Page 37: ...the rear liner panel It is held in place by fitting around the fire platform Pull it out of the firebox as shown below 5 Remove the snap disk clean out cover 6 Clean the snap disk using a brush or vacuum cleaner 7 Clean the firebox and liners with a brush or vacuum ...

Page 38: ...pty the ashpan 1 Before removing the ashpan slide the fire platform trapdoor forward then back This allows ash below the fire platform to drop into the ashpan 2 Rotate the ashpan handle clockwise and pull it down to access the ashpan 3 Slide the ashpan forward Use the built in rod to lift the ashpan out of the firebox NOTE Do not use the ashpan handle to pull the ashpan out instead use the lip on ...

Page 39: ...lets Clean the Lower Exhaust Duct 1 With the ashpan removed see page 38 remove the ashpan guide as shown below Clean the area under the ashpan guide 2 Remove the exhaust duct cover as shown below Press up on it and lift it out 3 Remove the exhaust channel cover plate and gasket 11 32 nutdriver ...

Page 40: ... Industries 4012412 100 01270_000 4 Clean the exhaust channel with the bottle brush or vacuum 5 Clean the combustion blower with the bottle brush or vacuum NOTE Take care to prevent damaging the combustion blower impellers ...

Page 41: ...ce then remove the door 2 Remove the top and bottom screws securing the convection blower cover and remove the cover as shown below 5 16 nutdriver 3 Remove the 2 nuts securing the blower using a 7 16 nutdriver Lift out and remove the convection blower from the stove as shown below 4 Remove all dust and debris from the convection blower NOTE Take care to prevent damaging the combustion blower impel...

Page 42: ...RWISE SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER 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 Place a container under the Tee disconnect the cover and remove all flyash W...

Page 43: ...alfunction Inspect the door gasket to make sure it is fully attached Use stove gasket cement to re attach if necessary If the door gasket is worn or flattened replace If the glass is cracked replace The glass is held in place with clips Open the ashpan access door and inspect the gasket around the door Re attach or replace the gasket if necessary Re attach or replace the gasket if necessary NOTE A...

Page 44: ...n to try to ignite the stove The red STOP and green START light are on simultaneously Two consecutive startup attempts have failed Check the pellet level in the hopper and verify there are pellets Clean the burn pot Blue AUTO FAN light is flashing One of the safety disks has tripped and the unit has entered a safety shutdown mode Hold the STOP button for 3 seconds Make sure the stove is clean and ...

Page 45: ...rmostat Power Cord Ground Hot fuse Common Black White Red W h i t e White White White White White Brown Black Red Black Black Brown Brown Black Black Red Black Black Green Orange Orange Gray Gray Control Board Encoder Molex Convection Blower Push Auger Motor Metering Auger Motor Igniter Flow Switch Exhaust Blower Ceramic System Disc 120 NO Hopper Lid Switch Hopper Snap Disc 200 NC Safety Snap Disc...

Page 46: ...IRCUIT OF THIS HEATER DO NOT USE A HOUSEHOLD THERMOSTAT USED FOR A WALL BOARD OR OTHER ELECTRICAL HEATER USE A LOW VOLTAGE COMPATIBLE THERMOSTAT Install the thermostat as follows Left Side of Stove 1 Remove the thumb screw holding the cover in place Remove the cover 2 Remove the two screws securing the access panel 5 16 nutdriver 3 Open the access panel ...

Page 47: ... the stove 5 Replace and secure the left access side panel and cover Right Side of Stove 6 Remove the knob from the air shutter rod 7 Remove the thumb screw holding the cover in place Remove the cover NOTE Take care not to damage or remove the black and white nylon spacers 8 Remove the two screws securing the access panel 5 16 nutdriver ...

Page 48: ... cover plate and remote holder from the side of the unit discard the cover plate 1 4 nutdriver Retain the screws 11 Attach the thermostat receiver to the remote holder with the four thread cutting screws included with the remote 12 Install the receiver as shown below use the screws removed in step 10 ...

Page 49: ...1270_000 13 Connect the TSTAT wires from the main wire harness to the wires on the thermostat receiver 14 Replace and secure the right side access panel and side cover 15 Program the receiver to the remote according to the instructions in the receiver box ...

Page 50: ...combustion air inlet Part 99200136 or equivalent For use with 1 4 in 6 mm to 5 16 in 7 mm diameter pelletized wood fuels only Replace glass only with 5 mm ceramic glass available from your dealer DANGER Risk of electrical shock Disconnect power supply before servicing Route power cord away from unit Do not route power cord beneath heater Operate only with viewing door and ash removal tray tightly ...

Page 51: ...as to the extent of this warranty contact your authorized Travis retailer before installation 5 Travis Industries will not be responsible for inadequate performance caused by environmental conditions such as nearby trees buildings roof tops wind hills or mountains or negative pressure or other influences from mechanical systems such as furnaces fans clothes dryers etc 6 This Warranty is void if a ...

Page 52: ...chased the appliance a copy of your receipt showing the date of the appliance s purchase and the serial number on your appliance At that time you may be asked to ship your appliance freight charges prepaid to TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC TRAVIS INDUSTRIES INC at its option will repair or replace free of charge your appliance if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship within the time frame ...

Page 53: ...Limited 7 Year Warranty 53 Travis Industries 4012412 100 01270_000 ...

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