Avalon Avanti PI, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...uel burning room heater Failure to follow 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 Save these instructions Installer After installation give this manual to the home owner and explain operation of this stove 10 00 Copyright 2007 T I Part 93508075 40...

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Page 3: ...nstallation 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 Newport Bay Avanti PI heater has the same serial number as yours On the Newport Bay the serial number is on the hopper cover This serial number will be needed in case yo...

Page 4: ... adhered to 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 ...

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: ...r for the First Time 14 Curing the Paint 14 Priming the Auger 14 Loading Pellets 15 The Two Modes of Operation 15 Operation continued Manual Mode 16 Auto Mode 17 Restrictor Adjustment 18 Adjusting the Fan Speed 18 Start Up Sequence 19 AUGER ON Light 19 FAULT Light 19 Power Outages 19 Maintenance Daily Maintenance whenever using the heater 20 Inspect the Burn 20 Make Sure Pellets are not Piling Up ...

Page 7: ...he required 3 8 gap between the surround panels and fireplace Center of 3 diameter Flue is 9 3 8 above the baseplate and 5 1 8 left of center 9 1 2 11 5 8 19 5 8 18 5 8 22 1 8 Measure clearances to the hopper lid 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 fo...

Page 8: ...stries dealer install this heater If you install the heater yourself have your dealer review your installation plans 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 oil on the steel eliminating any smell inside the home HINT Paint the interior of the fireplace...

Page 9: ...g the Insert The insert must be placed within an undamaged masonry or factory built metal wood burning fireplace Loose bricks or other damage must be fixed Clean the fireplace before installing A 3 8 gap must be allowed between the surround panels and the face of the fireplace Run the power cord to the side along the front of the fireplace do not route it under the insert The vent should be routed...

Page 10: ...ch vent section by injecting a liberal amount of 500 F RTV silicone into the gap between sections 500 F RTV Silicone Use a tee directly off of the insert this allows for an easy cleanout for flyash AA AA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AA AA AA AAA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AAA AAA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA ...

Page 11: ...odents P V C or other combustible materials may not be used Use 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 Vent Termination AA AA AA AA AAA AAA AAA AA AA AA AA AAA AAA AAA AAAA ...

Page 12: ...e flame appears lazy and slow to blow the ash out of the firepot pull the restrictor outward until the flame becomes active and the firepot holes remain clean NOTE If the restrictor is fully out 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 ...

Page 13: ...m Panel Trim Construction Insert one leg of each L bracket into the top and side trim piece Align the trim to form a precise corner then tighten the two set screws with a small standard screwdriver Slide the trim over the panels Attach a piece of included double back tape to the bottom of each side trim to keep it from flaring at the bottom Tighten the set screws from the back side with a small st...

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Page 15: ...AA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA L Vent Storm Collar Vertical Cap Cover Plate non combustible Silicone Seal the cover plate with silicone The metal sides frame members or other structural components of the factory built fireplace may not be removed or altered 3 8 Gap is required between the surround panels and the front of the fireplace AAAAA AAAAA AAAAA AAAA...

Page 16: ...moke spillage into the room See the Maintenance section for details Location of Controls Control Panel Thermostat required for Auto Operation Pull on this knob to access the control panel Restrictor Starting the Heater for the First Time Curing the Paint This heater uses a heat activated paint that will emit some fumes while starting the first fire Open doors and windows to the room to vent these ...

Page 17: ...r 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 switched from on...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ... 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 blowing the...

Page 21: ...s 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 pe...

Page 22: ...causes are The door glass or ashpan is open or has an air leak The firepot requires cleaning The exhaust system requires cleaning The heater requires adjustment AA AA A A A A A A A AA A AA AA AA A A A A A AA A A A A A AA AA A A A A A AA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A AA A AA A A A AA A A A A A A AA A A A AA AA AA A AA AA A A AA AA AA AA AA AA AA A A A A A AA AA A AA A AA AA AA AA A A A A A A AA A...

Page 23: ...res cleaning The heater requires adjustment A A A A A A A A A A AA A AA AA A A AA AA AA A A A A A A AA AA AA AA A A A AA A A A A Cleaning the Firepot WARNING Make sure the heater has fully cooled approximately 25 minutes before opening the door and conducting service To clean the firepot open the door see page 23 and knock away any debris on the firepot with a screwdriver If severely clogged remov...

Page 24: ... room This rod becomes very hot during operation Use the door latch tool or other device to move the cleaner WARNING Vacuum Hopper Run the heater 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 and optional Grill Fingerprints or other mar...

Page 25: ...latch tool to open the latch a b Latch Door Latch Tool Door Frame Door Latch Tool Twist Counter Clockwise to Open Swing the door open The front of the stove becomes very hot during operation Let the stove cool completely before conducting service WARNING AAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAA AAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA ...

Page 26: ...AAAAA AAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAA Ashpan Use both hands to lift the ashbox up and away from the insert Removing the Ashbox Removing the Ashpan AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAA AAA AAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAA AAA AAA Ashbox Disposal of Ashes Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from...

Page 27: ...or the opposite side Lift the firepot out of its holder Slide the ash pan trap door forward to expose the ash dumps 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 The firebox becomes very hot during operation Let the stove cool completely before conducting service WARNING g a Remove the A...

Page 28: ...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 Clean the Vertical Exhaust Duct the stove must be cool and unplugged Remove both refractory side clips Remove the refractory Clean this area behind where the refractory rests both sides Remove...

Page 29: ...lean the Vent make sure the heater 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 Remove the cover and vacuum out While open use a flashlight to lo...

Page 30: ...is catch an over tightened catch will damage the door The latch should engage with a slight amount of resistance yet not be difficult to engage If the glass is cracked replace The glass is held in place by glass clips that are underneath the airwash brackets See the illustration below for details Remove the ashpan and inspect the gasket around the perimeter of the ashpan Re attach or replace the g...

Page 31: ...t 93005085 Door Newport Avanti Pellet Complete 99300522 Door Key 93005010 Door Roller Plate Assembly 93005012 Draft Flow Switch 93005060 Draft Flow Tubing 1 4 Dia High Heat 99300164 Exhaust Blower Gasket Between Blower Stove 90 0392 Fireback Cast Steel Brick Pattern 1998 Pellet 93005057 Fuse Holder Pellet 99300570 Fuses Pellet 5 Amp Pkg Of 5 93 0695 Gasket Exhaust Blower Between Motor Housing 9930...

Page 32: ...n may produce a low hum particularly on HIGH This sound will change as the FAN dial is turned Heat Exchanger Tubes You may hear the heated air being forced through these tubes by the convection fan Exhaust Blower The flow of exhaust gases may create a low pitched hum This sound will change as the FEED RATE is altered Firepot As pellets are fed into the firepot a light clicking sound may be heard ...

Page 33: ...move bricks or mortar from masonry fireplace or alter factory built fireplace Combustible floor beyond hearth extension must be protected by a non combustible material extending 6 in 150 mm E to the front and 6 in 150 mm F to the sides of door opening Do Not Connect This Unit to a Chimney Flue Serving Another Appliance Components Required for Masonry Fireplace and Factory Built Fireplace Installat...

Page 34: ...r 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 adjustment of the manufacturer s settings of components lack of proper and regular maintenance damage incu...

Page 35: ...05034 The decorative gold grill replaces the black grill accenting the shape of the insert Follow the directions below to install Phillips Screwdriver Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the black trim in place Use the same screws to attach the gold trim ...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...he photograph to the right Center the log on the log shelf and push it back so it rests against these two tabs Place the log shelf assembly so the back edge contacts the cast firebrick in the rear of the firebox Note how the taper on the assembly matches the taper on the cast firebrick a b NOTE On inserts the ash box must be installed before placing the log shelf assembly Optional Gold Door part 9...

Page 38: ...tion 6 Firepot Cleaning 21 Firepot Inspection Inspect the Burn 20 Flames Inspect the Burn 20 Floor Protection Requirements Hearth 6 Fuel 5 Gasket door glass inspection removal 28 Glass Cleaning 24 Glass Removal 28 Gold cleaning 22 Hearth Requirements 7 Heat Exchange Tubes cleaning 22 Heating Specifications 5 Hopper Cleaning Vacuum Hopper 22 Important Information 1 Index 36 Installation Options 6 I...