Avalon A, Avanti Instructions Manual

By Avalon

Direct Vent Heater

¥ HORIZONTAL or VERTICAL VENT

¥ MOBILE HOME APPROVED

¥ CLASS A CHIMNEY RETROFIT

Listed

(ANSI Z21.44)

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause

injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

- Installation must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier

IF YOU SMELL GAS

¥ Do not try to light any appliance. ¥ Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. ¥ Immediately call gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ¥ If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

AVANTI DV

- September, 1995 -

Installer: After installation give this manual

to the homeowner and explain operation of this heater.

10850 117th Place N.E. Kirkland, WA 98033

PAGE 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

¥ IF YOU SMELL GAS:

* Do not light any appliance * Extinguish any open flame * Do not touch any electrical switch or plug or unplug anything * Open windows and vacate building * Call gas supplier from neighbor's house, if not reached, call fire department

¥ This unit must be installed by a qualified installer to prevent the possibility of

an explosion. Your dealer will know the requirements in your area and can inform you of those people considered qualified. The room stove should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.

¥ The instructions in this manual must be strictly adhered to. Do not use

makeshift methods or compromise in the installation. Improper installation will void the warranty and safety listing.

¥ This stove is either approved for natural gas (NG) or for propane (LP).

- or -

Burning the incorrect fuel will void the warranty and safety listing and may cause an extreme safety hazard. Direct questions about the type of fuel used to your dealer. Check the label and flame adjust knob on the gas control valve.

Gas

VENT

OFF

PILOT ADJ

RED

LP ( Pr opane)

THIS CONTROL

HAS BEEN

CONVERTED TO

¥ Contact your local

building officials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restrictions or inspection requirements in your area. Notify your

BLUE

-o r-

THIS CONTROL

HAS BEEN

CONVERTED FOR

NATURAL GAS

Na tu ral Ga s

¥ If the flame becomes

sooty, dark orange in color, or extremely tall, do not operate the stove. Call your dealer and arrange for proper

servicing. insurance company of this stove as well.

¥ It is imperative that

control compartments, screens, or circulating air passageways of the stove be kept clean and free of obstructions. These areas provide the air necessary

¥ Do not operate the stove

if it is not operating

properly in any fashion or

if you are uncertain. Call

your dealer for a full

explanation of your stove

and what to expect. for safe operation.

¥ Do not store or use

gasoline or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this stove.

¥ Do not operate if any

portion of the stove was

submerged in water or if

any corrosion occurs.

¥ Keep all furniture or other

combustible items at least 36" away from the front of the stove.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) PAGE 3

¥ Do not place clothing or

other flammable items on or near the stove. Because this stove can be controlled by a thermostat there is a possibility of the stove turning on and igniting any items placed on or near it.

¥ The viewing glass should

be opened for service only (see the maintenance section of this manual).

¥ Any safety screen or

guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the stove.

¥ Operate the stove

according to the instructions included in this manual.

¥ If the main burners do not

start correctly turn the gas off at the gas control valve and call your dealer for service.

¥ Light the stove using the

built-in piezo igniter. Do

not use matches or any

other external device to

light your stove.

¥ Never remove, replace,

modify or substitute any

part of the stove unless

instructions are given in

this manual. All other

work must be done by a

trained technician. Don't

modify or replace orifices.

¥ Allow the stove to cool

before carrying out any

maintenance or cleaning.

¥ The pilot flame must

contact the thermopile,

thermocouple and deflect

off the pilot hood when

turned on. If it does not,

turn the gas control valve

to "OFF" and call your

dealer.

¥ This unit is not for use

with solid fuel

¥ Do not place anything

inside the firebox (except the included fiber logs).

¥ If the fiber logs become

damaged, replace with Travis Industries log set.

¥ Do not touch the hot

surfaces of the stove. Educate all children of the danger of a hightemperature stove. Young children should be supervised when they are in the same room as the stove.

¥ Instruct everyone in the

house how to shut gas off to the appliance and at the gas main shutoff valve. The gas main shutoff valve is usually next to the gas meter or propane tank and requires a wrench to shut off.

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.

¥ Plug the stove into a

115 V. grounded

electrical. Do not use an

adapter plug or remove

the grounding plug.

¥ Don't route the electrical

cord in front of or over

the stove

¥ Travis Industries, Inc.

grants no warranty,

implied or stated, for the

installation or

maintenance of your

stove, and assumes no

responsibility of any

consequential

damage(s).

PAGE 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction & Important Information

Introduction & Important Information ............. 1

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions......................................... 2

Features & Specifications

Installation Options ........................................ 5

Features......................................................... 5

Heating Specifications ................................... 5

Dimensions.................................................... 5

Fuel................................................................ 5

Emissions....................................................... 5

Electrical Specifications ................................. 5

Installation

Installation Preparation.................................. 6

Items Required for Installation ....................... 6

Items Packed with the Avanti DV................... 6

Items Packed with the Stove Shell ................ 6

Items Packed with the Pedestal..................... 6

Order of Installation ....................................... 6

Door Removal ............................................... 6

Pedestal Attachment ..................................... 7

Stove Shell Assembly.................................... 7

Gas Inlet Installation ...................................... 10

Floor Protection Requirements...................... 11

Stove Placement Requirements .................... 11

Alcoves ................................................... 11

Minimum Clearances.............................. 11

Gas Line Installation ...................................... 12

Fuel......................................................... 12

Gas Line Connection.............................. 12

Gas Inlet Pressure.................................. 12

Manifold Pressure................................... 12

Vent Requirements........................................ 13

Approved Vent Configurations....................... 14

Restrictor Position................................... 14

Elbows.................................................... 15

How to Measure Vent Lengths ............... 15

Vertical Terminations with No Elbows .... 16

Vertical Term. with Two 45° Elbows ....... 16

Horizontal Termination (one 90° elbow) . 17

Vertical Term. with Two 90° Elbows ....... 18

Horizontal Vent Termination Requirements... 19

Vertical Vent Termination Requirements ....... 19

Electrical Connection ..................................... 19

Glass Removal .............................................. 20

Installation (Continued)

Installing the Logs and Coals........................ 21

Installing the Glass ........................................ 22

Leak, Pilot, and Flame Testing ..................... 22

Operating Your Stove

Before You Begin.......................................... 24

Location of Controls....................................... 24

Starting The Pilot Flame ............................... 25

Starting the Stove for the First Time .............. 26

Turning the Stove On and Off ....................... 26

Adjusting the Flame Height............................ 26

Adjusting the Blower Speed.......................... 27

Normal Operating Sounds ............................. 27

Maintaining Your Stove

Maintaining Your Stove's Appearance........... 28

Cleaning Your Stove ..................................... 28

Yearly Service Procedure .............................. 28

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Table .................................. 29

How this Stove Works.................................... 30

What Turns the Main Burners On & Off.. 30

What Prevents Gas Buildup................... 30

Why Nothing Should Be Placed

Against the Stove .................................. 31

Wiring Diagram ............................................. 31

Replacement Parts List.................................. 31

Warranty

Warranty ........................................................ 32

Listing Information

Safety Label................................................... 33

Optional Equipment

Propane (LP) Burner Pan ............................. 34

Remote Control.............................................. 35

Thermostat.................................................... 36

Gold Trim Kit .................................................. 36

Addendum

Altitude Considerations ................................. 37

Class A Chimney Conversion Kit................... 37

Index

Index .............................................................. 38

Symbols Used in this Manual

The illustration below details what the symbols used along the left margin indicate.

Requirement

¥¥

Hint

NoteWarningStep

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 5

Installation Options:

¥ Residential or Mobile Home ¥ Straight or Corner Placement ¥ Bedroom Approved ¥ Alcove Approved ¥ Vertical or Horizontal Vent ¥ Approved for use in homes of

unusually tight construction

Heating Specifications:

Approximate Heating Capacity (in square feet)* 600 - 1600 600 - 1600 High Burn Input Rate (In BTU's) 31,000 31,000 Low Burn Input Rate (In BTU's) 18,000 17,000 Efficiency** 81.5% 83.3% AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) 72.6% 74.2%

* Heating capacity will vary with the home's floor plan and insulation, natural gas or Propane BTU rating, and outside temperature.

** Efficiency rating is a product of thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous operation independent of installed system.

To measure the net BTU's, multiply the BTU input by the efficiency percentage (81.5% for natural gas, 83.3% for LP).

Dimensions

Features:

¥ Works During Power Outages (standing pilot) ¥ High Efficiency; 81.5% Natural Gas, 83.3% LP (Steady State) ¥ Optional Thermostat or Remote Control ¥ Realistic "Wood Fire" Look ¥ Convenient Operating Controls ¥ Variable-Rate Heat Output ¥ Quiet Blower for Effective Heat Distribution ¥ Low Maintenance

Natural Gas LP (Propane)

24-1/2"

2-3/4"

4-1/2"

20"

31-1/4"

Fuel: The stove is designed either for natural gas or for propane. Check

the sticker on the top of the gas control valve.

Emissions: This unit has passed the ANSI emission standards for vented room

stoves as tested by Warnock Hersey, LTD.

Electrical Specifications: 115 Volts, 1.3 Amps, 60 Hz (150 watts on high)

PAGE 6 INSTALLATION

Installation Preparation

! This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow ANSI

Z223.1 and the requirements listed in this manual. Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.

! When installed in a mobile home, this appliance must be installed in accordance with the

Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or if not

applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations (ANSI A225.1--1984). ! Notify your insurance company before hooking up this stove. ! The requirements listed below are divided into sections. All requirements must be met

simultaneously. The order of installation is not rigid Ð the qualified installer should follow the

procedure best suited for the installation.

Items Required for Installation

¥ Avanti Stove Shell

(Black #99200320, Almond #99200321, Green #99200322) ¥ Avanti Pedestal (Part # 99200115)

¥ Simpson Duravent with Silicone (see page 13 for part #'s) ¥ Gas Hookup Equipment

Items Packed with the Avanti DV

¥ Avanti DV (with gold door) ¥ Log Set (2 Logs, 2 Twigs, Coals)

Items Packed with the Stove Shell

¥ Top, Left, Right, and Rear Stove Panels ¥ Control Cover ¥ Black Grill ¥ Eight 10-32 Hex Nuts with Attached Lock Washers ¥ Two 10-24 Pan Head Screws

Items Packed with the Pedestal

¥ Pedestal ¥ Two 3/8 x 3/4" Bolts

Order of Installation

1 Remove the door and place aside 2 Attach the pedestal 3 Attach the stove panels to the stove 4 Install the gas inlet (included with the stove) 5 Position the stove , use floor protection if needed 6 Connect the gas line

Door Removal (place aside during installation)

¥ On/Off Switch (wired to the stove) ¥ Owner's Manual

¥ Gas Inlet Pipe (3/8" dia.)

¥ Fourteen 10-24 Self-Tapping Screws ¥ Nine U-Nuts ¥ Two 6" strips of self-adhesive gasket ¥ Gas Line Plate ¥ Left & Right Forward Mounting Brackets

¥ Two Washers ¥ Two Lag Bolts (these may be discarded)

7 Connect the gas vent 8 Remove the glass 9 Purge the gas line & leak test all gas line joints 10 Install the Logs 11 Replace the glass 12 Inspect the pilot, flames, and stove operation

Hooks on Side of Heater

Bracket (on back side of door)

The door hangs on a pair of hooks on both sides. Lift the door up and off the hooks to remove. To replace, align the brackets on the door over the hooks and slide downwards until the door locks in place.

Door

Pedestal Attachment

9/16" Wrench

Use a 9/16" wrench to attach the two pedestal bolts to the bottom of the heater.

INSTALLATION (CONT.) PAGE 7

Lift from here

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS:

The lag bolts and washers must be inserted through these holes to anchor the pedestal to the floor.

Stove Shell Assembly

1 Place the top panel upside down against a non-scratching surface. Attach the two strips of gasket

along the outside of the two studs on each side. Attach each side panel to the top panel with two 10-

32 lock-washer hex nuts (the smaller of the hex nuts) Ð use a 3/8" nutdriver - DO NOT OVER-

TIGHTEN. Attach each forward mounting bracket with two 10-32 nuts - use a 3/8" nutdriver.

Lay the top panel on a non-scratching surface upside down. Attach the side panels to the top panel with the four 10-32 hex nuts (the smaller of the two sizes)

Left side panel

Apply the two 6" long gaskets along the outside of the studs

Attach each Forward Mounting Brackets with two 10-32 nuts.

until the gasket compresses.

Right side panel

Top panel

3/8" Nutdriver

PAGE 8 INSTALLATION (CONT.)

2 Slide the side and top panels onto the stove from the back. Make sure the wires do not get caught

under the side panels. Attach with the four 1/4-20 lock-washer hex nuts and two screws.

Slide the top and side panels into place, making sure they go underneath the wires and gas line.

Attach the forward brackets of the top panel to the heater with the two black screws.

Standard Screwdriver

Attach the side panels to the heater with four1/4-20 hex nuts (reach in from the rear of the heater with a 7/16" wrench to tighten).

7/16" Wrench Route the on/off switch and blower wires to the right rear of the heater.

+ If using a remote control or thermostat, follow the instructions in the optional equipment

section of the owner's manual for attaching the wire prior to attaching the rear panel.

3 Slide the nine U-Nuts into place (see the illustration on the following page).

4 Insert the molex connector on the power cord through the rear panel and attach it to the molex

connector coming from the blower (see the illustration on the following page).

INSTALLATION (CONT.) PAGE 9

+ Before attaching the rear panel, you need to set the restrictor position. See the section

"Approved Vent Configurations" to determine which restrictor position is required and how to adjust the restrictor.

5 Attach the on/off switch to the rear panel. Attach the rear panel to the stove and the gas inlet cover

to the rear panel (see the illustration below).

Slide the nine U-Nuts onto the holes on the top and side panels (with the flat portion out).

U-Nut

Back of Heater

Jumper Wire (leave in place)

Detach the two red wires leading to the on/off switch. Insert the switch into the hole in the upper left of the rear panel until it locks in place. Then re-attach the two red wires from the heater to the upper two posts on the switch.

Rear Panel

5/16" Nutdriver

Molex Connection

Disconnect the power cord at the molex connection and insert it through the hole in the lower right of the rear panel. Then reattach the power cord to the heater.

Attach the rear panel to the heater with the twelve 10-24 self-tapping screws. Use a 5/16" nutdriver to tighten.

PAGE 10 INSTALLATION (CONT.)

6 Pull gently on the power cord to take out any extra slack. Place the strain relief included with the

stove over the cord and push it into the hole in the rear panel (see the illustration below).

TO INSTALL THE STRAIN RELIEF

Compress the strain relief from the top and bottom and insert it into the hole until it locks in place.

Strain Relief

Power Cord

7 Attach the control cover by sliding it over the attachment hooks. Place the black grill in place.

Grill

Gas Inlet Installation

¥ Apply thread sealant to

one end of the gas inlet and insert it through the rear panel and into the

90° elbow on the gas

control valve. Tighten with a pipe wrench.

! Leak check all gas line

connections.

The control cover hangs on two sets of hooks on both sides. Align the control cover and slide the bracket onto the hooks and then move downwards.

Control Cover

Bracket on Control Cover

Insert the gas inlet into the hole nearest the center.

NOTE: Apply thread sealant prior to installing.

Hooks on Side of Heater

Rear Panel

17-1/4"

Gas Inlet (3/8" diameter pipe)

INSTALLATION (CONT.) PAGE 11

Floor Protection Requirements

¥ When the stove is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl or other combustible material other than

wood flooring, the stove must be installed on a metal or wood protection panel extending the full width and depth of the pedestal (Minimum 24-1/2" wide by 20" deep).

Stove Placement Requirements & Clearances

¥ The stove must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the stove and vent ¥ Due to the high temperature of the stove, it should be located out of traffic and away from furniture

and draperies. Stove must be placed so no combustibles are within, or can swing within 36" of the front of the stove (e.g. drapes, doors)

¥ The stove must not be placed so the vents below or above the door, along the sides of stove, or along

the back of the stove can become blocked.

Alcoves

When placed in a location where the floor to ceiling height is under 7 feet , the installation is considered an alcove and must meet the following requirements:

¥ The alcove floor to ceiling height must be at least 58" tall ¥ The alcove must not be more than 48" deep (before the ceiling returns to 7 feet) ¥ The alcove must be a minimum of 44-1/2" wide

Minimum Clearances

Straight Installations Corner Installations

10" Min.

When installed with this clearance, the vent is 4-3/8" from the back wall, 19" from the side wall.

3" Min.

When installed with this clearance, the vent is 12-5/8" from the wall.

4" Min.

45¡

+ Clearances may be reduced by methods specified in NFPA 211, listed wall shields, pipe shields, or

other means approved by local building or fire officials.

PAGE 12 INSTALLATION (CONT.)

Gas Line Installation

! The gas line must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow ANSI Z223.1

and the requirements listed below.

! The stove and gas control valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during any

pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig. For pressures under 1/2 psig, isolate the gas supply piping by closing the manual shutoff valve.

¥ The gas line must be properly purged to release all air in the gas line prior to starting the stove. ! We recommend you purge the gas line with the glass removed. This allows gas to be detected once

it enters the firebox, ensuring gas does not build up.

¥ Leak test all gas line joints and the gas control valve prior to and after starting the stove.

Fuel

¥ This stove is designed either for natural gas or

for propane (but not for both). Check the sticker on the top of the gas control valve to make sure the correct fuel is used.

Gas Line Connection

¥ The gas inlet accepts a 3/8" F.P.T. Fitting ¥ The location of the gas inlet is shown below ¥ A manual shutoff valve is required for

installation (it must be located within 3' of the stove)

12-5/8"

4-5/8"1-1/2"

Gas Inlet Pressure

¥ With the stove off, the inlet pressure must meet the requirements listed in the table below ? If the pressure is not sufficient, make sure the piping used is large enough and the total gas load for

the residence does not exceed the amount supplied.

? The supply regulator (the regulator that attaches directly to the residence inlet or to the propane tank)

should supply gas at the suggested input pressure listed below. Contact the local gas supplier if the regulator is at an improper pressure.

Minimum Input Pressure Natural Gas 7" W.C. Propane 11" W.C.

Manifold Pressure

¥ Gas pressure downstream of the valve may only be checked by removing the manifold pressure tap

with a 3/16" allen wrench (1/8" N.P.T. plug). If the manifold pressure does not match the pressure listed in the table below, check the inlet gas pressure and correct the problem.

Manifold Pressure on HI Natural Gas 3.5" W.C. Propane 11" W.C.

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