Avalon Firestyles Cottage User Manual

SAFETY NOTICE:

Cottage

Wood Stove

Owner's Manual

• Freestanding Stove

• Mobile-Home Approved

• Alcove Approved

If this appliance is not properly installed, a house
fir e ma y re s u l t. Fo r y o u r s a fe ty, fo l l o w th e
installation directions. Contact local building or
fire officials about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements in your area.

 Copyright 2005, T.I.

$10.00 93508113

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Tested to: U.L. 1482

Listed

2 Introduction

Introduction

We welcome you as a new owner of an Avalon Cottage wood-burning stove. In purchasing an
Avalon Cottage you have joined the growing ranks of concerned individuals whose selection of an
energy system reflects both a concern for the environment and aesthetics. The Avalon Cottage is
one of the finest appliances the world over. This manual will explain the installation, operation, and
maintenance of this appliance. Please familiarize yourself with the Owner's Manual before operating
your appliance and save the manual for future reference. Included are helpful hints and suggestions
which will make the installation and operation of your new appliance an easier and more enjoyable
experience. We offer our continual support and guidance to help you achieve the maximum benefit
and enjoyment from your appliance.

Important Information

No other Avalon Cottage appliance has the same
serial number as yours. The serial number is stamped
onto the label on the back of the appliance.

This serial number will be needed in case you require
service of any type.

Model: Avalon Cottage

Serial Number:

Mail your Warranty Card Today,
and Save Your Bill of Sale.

To receive full warranty coverage, you will
need to show evidence of the date you
purchased your appliance. Do not mail
your Bill of Sale to us.

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

We suggest that you attach your Bill of Sale
to this page so that you will have all the
information you need in one place should
the need for service or information occur.

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Table of Contents 3

General Information

Introduction & Important Information ......................2

Safety Precautions.............................................4

Features & Specifications ....................................6

Stove Installation

Planning The Installation .....................................7

Preparation for Installation ...................................7

Stove Installation Considerations...........................7

Leg Installation..................................................8

Floor Protection Requirements..............................8

Stove Placement Requirements............................9

Clearances.......................................................9

Chimney Requirements.......................................10

Chimney Termination Requirements ......................11

Outside Air Requirements....................................11

Alcove Installation Requirements...........................12

Mobile Home Requirements.................................13

INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS

Standard Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney.....14

Cathedral Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney....14

Exterior Factory Built Chimney.........................15

Hearth Stove Positive Connection.....................15

Hearth Stove Direct Connection .......................16

Interior Masonry Chimney ...............................16

Maintaining Your Appliance

Daily Maintenance..............................................23

Remove Ash ................................................23

Clean The Glass ...........................................23

Monthly Maintenance..........................................24

Door and Glass Inspection ..............................24

Check For Creosote Buildup............................24

Yearly Maintenance............................................25

Touch Up Paint.............................................25

Blower Cleaning............................................25

Firebrick and Baffle Inspection .........................25

Door Parts........................................................26

Replacing the Glass.......................................26

Replacing the Door Gasket..............................26

Replacing the Door Handle..............................26

Firebox Parts ....................................................27

Floor & Side Firebrick Removal & Replacement...27

Baffle Removal and Replacement.....................28

Air Tube Removal and Replacement .................28

Warranty

Warranty..........................................................29

Listing Information

Listing Information..............................................30

Operating Your Appliance

Safety Notice ....................................................17

Before Your First Fire..........................................17

Opening the Door...............................................17

Starting a Fire ...................................................18

Adjusting the Burn Rate.......................................19

Ash Removal ....................................................19

Optional Blower Operation...................................20

Re-Loading the Stove .........................................20

Overnight Burn..................................................20

Normal Operating Sounds....................................20

Hints for Burning................................................21

Selecting Wood .................................................21

Dry Wood is Key ...........................................21

Testing Wood Moisture...................................21

Why Dry Wood is Key.....................................21

Wood Cutting and Storage ..............................21

Troubleshooting.................................................22

Optional Equipment

Outside Air Boot Installation .................................31

Rear Blower Installation.......................................32

Index

Index...............................................................36

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4 Safety Precautions

• The viewing door must be
closed and latched during
operation.

• Never block free airflow
through the air vents on this
appliance.

• This appliance is designed
and approved for the
burning of cord wood only.
Do not attempt to burn any
other type of fuel other than
cord wood in this appliance,
it will void all warranties and
safety listings.

• Do not touch the appliance
while it is hot and educate
all children of the danger of
a high-temperature
appliance. Young children
should be supervised when
they are in the same room
as the appliance.

ASHES

36"

Gas

• Gasoline or other flammable
liquids must never be used
to start the fire or "Freshen
Up" the fire. Do not store or
use gasoline or other
flammable liquids in the
vicinity of this appliance.

• Ashes must be disposed in
a metal container with a
tight lid and placed on a
non-combustible surface
well away from the home or
structure.

• Keep furniture, drapes,

curtains, wood, paper, and
other combustibles a
minimum of 36" away from
the appliance.

• This appliance must be
properly installed to prevent
the possibility of a house
fire. The instructions must
be strictly adhered to. Do
not use makeshift methods
or compromise in the
installation.

• Inspect the chimney
connector and chimney at
least twice monthly and
clean if necessary.
Creosote may build up and
cause a house fire.

• Do not connect this
appliance to any chimney
serving another appliance.

Type

HT

Ok

Clay

Liner

• Contact your local building
officials to obtain a permit
and information on any
installation restrictions or
inspection requirements in
your area. Notify your
insurance company of this
appliance as well.

• This appliance must be
connected to a listed high
temperature (HT) residential
type chimney or an
approved masonry chimney
with a standard clay tile, or
stainless steel liner.

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Mobile

Home

Safety Precautions 5

• When installed in a mobile
home, this appliance must
be bolted to the floor, have
outside air, and not be
installed in the bedroom
(Per H.U.D. requirements).
Check with local building
officials.

• Do not place clothing or
other flammable items on or
near this appliance.

• Never try to repair or replace
any part of this appliance
unless instructions are given
in this manual. All other
work must be done by a
trained technician.

• Allow the appliance to cool
before carrying out any
maintenance or cleaning.

• Maintain the door and glass
seal and keep them in good
condition.

• Avoid placing wood against
the glass when loading. Do
not slam the door or strike
the glass.

• Do not make any changes
or modifications to an
existing masonry fireplace
or chimney to install this
appliance.

• Do not make any changes to
the appliance to increase
combustion air.

• Overfiring the appliance may
cause a house fire. If a unit
or chimney connector glows,
you are overfiring.

• Do not use a grate or other
device to elevate the fire off
of the firebox floor. Burn the
fire directly on the bricks.

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.

• Travis Industries, Inc.

grants no warranty,
implied or stated, for
the installation or
maintenance of your
appliance, and
assumes no
responsibility of any
consequential
damage(s).

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6 Features and Specifications

Installation Options:

• Freestanding

Features:

• EPA Phase II Approved

• 1.8 Cubic Foot Firebox Volume

• Freestanding in an Alcove

• Single Operating Control

• Freestanding in a Mobile Home

• Accepts Logs Up to 20" Long

• 5/16" and 3/16" Steel Plate Construction

• Heavy Duty Refractory Firebrick

• Optional High-Tech Blower

Heating Specifications:

Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)* 600 to 1,200
Maximum BTU's per Hour (Cord Wood Calculation) 71,000
Overall Efficiency (Oregon Method) 70.3 %
Maximum Burn Time Up to 9 Hours

* Heating capacity will vary depending on the home's floor plan, degree of insulation, and the outside

temperature. It is also affected by the quality and moisture level of the fuel.

Dimensions:

Emissions:

2.9 Grams Per Hour (EPA
Phase II Approved) – Tests
conducted by Omni Test
Lab.

Measure clearances
from the stove top.

2-1/2”

25-1/8”

4-3/8”

19-1/8”

27-1/2”

Weight: 300 Lbs.

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SAFETY NOTICE:

If this ap plian c e is not properly ins talled , a house f ire may result. F or
your s a fety, follow th e insta lla tion direct ions . Co ntac t loca l building
or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.

Planning The Installation

We suggest that you have an authorized Travis Industries dealer install your stove. If you install the
stove yourself, your authorized dealer should review your plans for installation.

Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this stove and notify your
insurance company before proceeding with installation.

Preparation for Installation

• Check for damage to the exterior of the stove (dents should be reported, scratches can be fixed by
applying touch up paint).

• Check the interior of the firebox (replace cracked firebrick and make sure baffle is in place).

The stove can be lightened by removing the firebricks and baffle. - see page 27.

Stove Installation Considerations

The table below details the six most common types of installations and the considerations for each
type. Alternative methods of installation are available if they comply with local building codes.

Installation Type Considerations

Standard Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney
(Page 14)

Cathedral Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney
(Page 14)

Exterior Factory Built Chimney
(Page 15)

Hearth Stove Positive Connection
(Page 15)

Hearth Stove Direct Connection
(Page 16)

Hearth Stove Horizontal Connection
(Page 16)

• Requires ceiling and roof penetration

• Provides best draft

• Cathedral style chimney support required

• Provides best draft

• Uses two elbows to route chimney outside

• Exterior chimney is hidden from the room

• Elbows reduce draft

• Optional exterior chase reduces cold air blockage

• Utilizes existing masonry or zero clearance (metal) chimney

• Provides good draft due to full reline

• Easier to clean than direct or horizontal hearth stove

• Utilizes existing masonry or zero clearance (metal) chimney

• Requires construction of a "block-off plate"

• Draft reduced due to elbows & chimney cross section

• Utilizes existing masonry chimney (not approved for zero

clearance (metal) fireplaces)

• Draft is good because of vertical section above stove

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Leg Installation

These rubber-tipped bolts are for leveling the
stove. Make sure they contact the floor. Do
not adjust with weight on the legs, the rubber
tips may tear.

9/16" Socket
Wrench

Attach each leg to
the stove by
inserting a bolt and
washer through the
hole in the leg and
into the threaded
hole on the stove.

Floor Protection Requirements

Floor protection must be
non-combustible and at least

.018" thick (26 gauge).

Min. 6”

Min. 16”

Min. 6”

Minimum

37-1/8”

Measure minimum floor
protection from the stove

top.

Min. 6”

Minimum 41-1/8”

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Stove Placement Requirements

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.

• Stove must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes, doors),

36" of the front of the stove

• If the stove is placed in a location where the ceiling height is less than 7', it must follow the

requirements in the section "Alcove Installation Requirements"

• Must maintain the clearances to combustibles listed below (drywall, furniture, etc.):

Clearances

Corner Installations

Straight Installations

d

a

Minimum Clearance
(See the illustration

e

b

NOTE:

Measure stove clearances to the stove top.

Singlewall

Connector

f

c

Reduced

Clearance*

above)

A Sidewall to stove 18" 18"
B Backwall to stove 18" 11-1/2"
C Cornerwall to stove 10" 10"
D Connector to sidewall 27-3/4" 27-1/4"
E Connector to backwall 19-1/2" 12-1/2"
F Connector to cornerwall 19" 18-1/2"

*Reduced clearance installations require one of the chimneys and connectors listed below:

• DURAVENT model DVL with DURATEC chimney

• DURAVENT model DVL with DURA-PLUS chimney

• AMERI-TEC model DCC with model HS chimney

• SECURITY model DL with SECURITY model ASHT or S2100 chimney

• METAL-FAB model DW with TG chimney

NOTE: Standard residential installations with reduced clearance connector may use the clearance

determined by the manufacturer of the connector for the connector to wall clearance or the
clearance listed in this manual. Offsets must be used to maintain the stove to wall clearance.

NOTE: Reduced clearance connectors may not connect to the flue collar – order an appliance

adapter for the connector being used.

• GSW Double Wall Chimney Connector with Super Chimney Twenty-One

• SELKIRK METALBESTOS model DS connector with model SSII chimney

• I.C.C. Excel (2100-2 Can.) (103-HT USA) chimney with HP connector

• Standard Masonry Chimney with any one of the above listed connectors

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Chimney Requirements

• Chimney connector must be a minimum 24 MSG black or 26 MSG blued steel

• Use 6" diameter type HT chimney from one manufacturer (do not mix brands). Chimney must be

used from the first floor or wall penetration to the chimney cap.

• Chimney connector and chimney must be fastened to the stove and each adjoining section

• Follow the chimney manufacturer's clearances and requirements

• Use the chimney manufacturer's fire stops, attic guards, roof supports, and flashings when

passing through a ceiling or thimble when passing through a combustible wall

• No more than 180o of elbows (two 90o elbows, or two 45o & one 90o elbow, etc.)
NOTE: Additional elbows may be allowed if draft is sufficient. Whenever elbows are used the draft is

adversely affected. Additional chimney height may be required to boost draft.

Chimney Cap
(See the section
"Chimney Termination
Requirements" for
more details)

Roof Penetration Equipment

Factory Built
Chimney
Sections

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(Roof Radiation Shield,
Flashing, Storm Collar)

Minimum System 15'
Maximum System 33'

Floor Penetration
Equipment (Attic
Radiation Shield with
Chimney Support)

Reduceced
Clearance
Chimney
Connector
Sections

Floor
Protection

Drafting
Performanc
e

• Standard residential installations may use single-wall connector (Mobile-Homes may not )

• Standard residential installations with reduced clearance connector may use the clearance

determined by the manufacturer of the connector for the connector to wall clearance or the clearance
listed in this manual. Offsets must be used to maintain the stove to wall clearance. Mobile homes
must use the clearances listed in this manual under "Additional Requirements for Mobile Home
Installations".

This appliance relies upon natural draft to operate. External forces, such as wind, barometric
pressure, topography, or factors of the home (negative pressure from exhaust fans, chimneys,
air infiltration, etc.), may adversely affect draft. Travis Industries can not be responsible for
external forces leading to less than optimal performance.

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Minimum Air Space to
Combustibles (See
Chimney Manufacturer's
Instructions - usually 2")

Standard residential installations with
reduced clearance connector may use the
clearance determined by the manufacturer
of the connector for the connector to wall
clearance or the clearance listed in this
manual.

Mobile home installations must use the
the reduced clearance connector
clearances listed in this manual under
“Additional Requirements for Mobile Home
Installations”.

Stove Clearance
(as outlined in this manual)

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M
d

Chimney Termination Requirements

• Must have an approved cap (to prevent water from entering)

• Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material

• Must terminate at least 3' above the roof and at least 2' above any portion of the roof within 10'

Slanted Roofs

Chimney must
extend 3'

above the roof

Flat Roofs

Chimney must
extend 3'

above the roof

Chimney must extend 2'
above any portion of the roof

within 10' of the chimney

Chimney must extend 2'
above any portion of the roof
within 10' of the chimney

Outside Air Requirements

• Required for mobile homes & in certain localities (check with building officials)

• Must not be drawn from an enclosed space (garage, unventilated crawl space)

• Requires the optional outside air boot (see page 31).

HINT:
When using outside air, find a location where the chimney and

outside air hole do not interfere with structural members of the home.

Outside
Air Boot

A hole must be cut through the floor protection and
floor and the rodent screen nailed in place here (see

the optional equipment instructions for exact sizes)

NOTE:

Air may be drawn from a ventilated
crawl space or through an air duct.

aximum duct length is 15’ with a cross section of 16 square inches (e.g. 8” by 2”

uct). If under 5’ long, the cross section may be a minimum 12 square inches.

Outside air entrance
must be placed so it

does not become
blocked by snow.

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