Avalon Firestyles DVS Insert EF-2001 User Manual

DVS EF Insert

Owner's Manual

Featuring the

Burner

Tested and Listed by

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

Beaverton, Oregon

ANSI Z21.88 1998 CSA 2.33 M 98

CAN/CG A 2.17 M81, U.L. 307b

• Direct Vent Fireplace Insert

• Masonry or Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace

• Residential or Mobile Home

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.

- Ins tallation mus t be per for m ed by a qualified installer , s er v ic e agenc y or the gas s upplier

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.

Installer: After installation give this manual to the home-owner

and explain operation of this heater.

Travis Industries, Inc.

4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW

Mukilteo, WA 98275

2 Introduction

Introduction

We welcome you as a new owner of a Travis Industries gas fireplace insert. In purchasing this fireplace insert 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 Travis Industries DVS EF Insert is one of the finest home heaters the world over. This manual will explain the installation, operation, and maintenance of this fireplace. Please familiarize yourself with the Owner's Manual before operating your heater and save the manual for future reference. Included are helpful hints and suggestions that will make the operation and maintenance of your new fireplace 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 DVS EF gas fireplace has the same serial number as yours. The serial number is below and to the left of the gas control valve.

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

Model: DVS EF Insert (SIT) Serial Number: Purchase Date: Purchased From:

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 heater. Do not mail your Bill of Sale to us.

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.

Table of Contents 3

Introduction & Important Info.

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

Safety Precautions

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

Features & Specifications

Installation Options ...............................................6

Heating Specifications ...........................................6

Dimensions..........................................................6

Fuel....................................................................6

Compliance..........................................................6

Insert Installation

Installation Warning...............................................7

Items Required for Installation .................................7

Packing List.........................................................7

Items Packed with Face .........................................7

Order of Installation...............................................7

Insert Placement ..................................................8

Zero Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Requirements...........8

Hearth Requirements.............................................8

Insert Clearances .................................................9

Mantel Requirements.............................................9

Face Dimensions ..................................................9

Gas Line Installation..............................................10

Vent Requirements................................................11

Altitude Considerations ..........................................11

Vent Installation ...................................................11

Vent Location.......................................................12

Vent Configurations...............................................12

Installation Without Surround Panels ........................13

Surround Panel Installation.....................................13

Manifold Removal and Installation ............................15

Operating Your Heater

Before You Begin..................................................21

Location of Controls ..............................................21

Starting The Pilot Flame..........................................22

Starting the Heater for the First Time.........................23

Turning the Heater On and Off .................................23

Adjusting the Flame Height......................................23

Adjusting the Blower Speed.....................................24

Normal Operating Sounds.......................................24

Normal Operating Odors.........................................24

Maintaining Your Heater

Maintaining Your Heater's Appearance......................25

Cleaning Your Heater.............................................25

Yearly Service Procedure.......................................25

Troubleshooting Table............................................26

How this Heater Works...........................................27

Wiring Diagram .....................................................28

Replacement Parts List..........................................28

Safety Label

Safety Label ........................................................29

Warranty

Warranty.............................................................30

Optional Equipment

LP Conversion Instructions.....................................31

Index

Index..................................................................34

Finalizing the Installation

Glass Removal.....................................................17

Log, Twig, and Ember Installation.............................18

Purge and Leak Test the Gas Line............................19

Pilot Flame Inspection............................................19

Air Shutter Adjustment...........................................20

Flame Inspection ..................................................20

Explain Heater Operation to Owner...........................20

4 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 heater 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.

Look for this label:

For LPG only | Pout 11” W.C.

If the label is present, the heater is equipped for LP (propane). If the label is absent, the heater is equipped for NG (natural gas).

• 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 heater as well.

• It is imperative that control compartments, screens, or circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean and free of obstructions. These areas provide the air necessary for safe operation.

• This heater is either approved for natural gas (NG) or for propane (LP). 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.

• If the flame becomes sooty, dark orange in color, or extremely tall, do not operate the heater. Call your dealer and arrange for proper servicing.

• Do not operate the heater if it is not operating properly in any fashion or if you are uncertain. Call your dealer for a full explanation of your

heater and what to expect.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this heater.

Gas

• Do not operate if any portion of the heater was submerged in water or if any corrosion occurs.

Safety Precautions 5

• Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or near the heater. Because this heater can be controlled by a thermostat there is a possibility of the heater turning on and igniting any items placed on or near it.

• The viewing glass should be opened only for lighting the pilot or conducting service.

• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the heater.

• Operate the heater 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 heater using the built-in piezo igniter. Do not use matches or any other external device to light your heater.

• Never remove, replace, modify or substitute any part of the heater 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 heater to cool before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning.

• The pilot flame must contact the thermopile and thermocouple (see the illustration to the left). 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.

• Children and adults should

be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be supervised when they are in the same room as the heater.

• 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.

• Travis Industries, Inc. grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or maintenance of your heater, and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage(s).

6 Features & Specifications

Features:

Installation Options:

- Works During Power Outages (millivolt system)

- High Efficiency

- Residential or Mobile Home

- Optional Thermostat or Remote Control

- Ember Fyre™ for a "Wood Fire" Look

- Quiet Blower for Effective Heat Distribution

- Convenient Operating Controls

- Variable-Rate Heat Output

- Fireplace Insert

- Masonry or Zero Clearance (Metal) Fireplace

- Low Maintenance

Heating Specifications:

Approximate Heating Capacity (in square feet)* 500 to 1,500 500 to 1,500 BTU Input Per Hour on High 31,000 31,000 BTU Input Per Hour on Low 18,600 16,000 Efficiency** (with blowers on) 80 % 80.5 % AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) 71.3 % 71.8 %

* Heating capacity will vary with floor plan, insulation, use of power heat vent, and outside temperature. ** Efficiency rating is a product thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous operation

independent of installed system.

See the section "Vent Requirements"

28-7/8"*

8x10

Panels

31-7/8"*

10x13

Panels

for vent location.

Natural Gas Propane

19-1/8"

Fuel: Compliance: Electrical:

24-3/8"

16-3/8"

40-3/8"* 8x10 Panels

44-3/8"* 10x13 Panels

Face Sizing:

See the illustration on page 9.

* Includes trim & standoffs

15-3/4"*

1-3/8"*

This heater is designed either for natural gas or for propane. Check the sticker on top of the gas control valve or check with the installer to verify gas use.

This unit has passed the ANSI Z21.88 – 1998, CSA 2.33 M98 Vented Gas Fireplace Heater Standard as tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. Beaverton, Oregon.

120 Volts, 1.3 Amps, 60 Hz (150 watts on high)

Installation (for qualified installers only) 7

Installation Warnings:

! Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. ! This heater must be installed by a qualified installer who has gone through a training program for the

installation of direct vent gas appliances.

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

and NFPA 54(88) in the USA and B-149 in Canada.

! In Manufactured or Mobile Homes must confirm with: In USA, Manufactured Home Construction and

Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280; In Canada, CSA Z240.4 and Gas-Equipped Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing. This appliance may be installed in Manufactured Housing only after the

home is site located. ! The DVS Insert is designed to operate on natural gas (NG) or propane (LP). ! All exhaust gases must be vented outside the structure of the living-area. Combustion air is drawn

from outside the living-area structure. ! Notify your insurance company before hooking up this heater. ! The requirements listed below are divided into sections. All requirements must be met

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

procedure best suited for the installation.

Items Required for Installation

• Direct Vent Adapter (Simpson Duravent Part # 923GK)

• Face

• Gas Hookup Equipment

• Surround Panels (Optional - see “Installation without Surround Panels”)

• 3” UL 441 Gas Liner

• Direct Vent Cap (Simpson Duravent Part # 991)

Packing List

• DVS Insert

• Log Set (Log Set, Coals, and Embers)

• Owner's Manual

• Propane Conversion Kit

• Two Leveling Bolts

• 8" Pipe Inlet (3/8" dia.)

• "Fireplace Altered" tag (attach to the fireplace)

Items Packed with the Face

• Face (with attachment hardware)

• Face Installation Instructions

Order of Installation

1 If the heater is to use propane, install the propane conversion kit (see page 31)

2 Install gas line into the fireplace (do not connect to unit) 3 Position the heater (see "Insert Placement") 4 Connect the gas line and gas vent to the appliance. 5 Install the optional surround panels and trim. Attach the on/off switch. 6 Follow the instructions under "Finalizing the Installation" on pages 17 through 20.

8 Installation (for qualified installers only)

Insert Placement

• Insert must be placed within a code-conforming masonry fireplace or tested and listed zero-clearance

(metal) fireplace. Fix any fireplace damage prior to installation.

• Because the insert uses a circulation blower, clean the fireplace, smoke shelf, and chimney prior to

installation. We recommend painting the interior surface of the fireplace with latex paint to further

eliminate dust.

• This heater may be placed in a bedroom. Please be aware of the large amount of heat this appliance

produces when determining a location.

For tight fits (under 24"), you may remove the manifold. See the section "Removing the Manifold"

Min. 30-3/8" - Includes 6" for gas line installation

Attach the "This fireplace has been altered..." plate to the fireplace (use two screws or other suitable

Min. 19-1/8"

method). You may wish to place it in a location where it will be covered by the surround panels.

The DVL inserts 15-3/4" into the fireplace.

Use the leveling bolts for fireplaces with recessed floors.

The gas line and shutoff valve should be installed prior to insert placement.

Run the on/off switch wires to the right, behind the surround panels.

Run the power cord to either side of the insert along the face.

Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Requirements:

• The damper ("A") and grate (with log set) ("B") must be removed (see the illustration below)

• The smoke shelf ("C"), internal baffles ("D"), screen ("E"),

masonry lining or refractory ("G" & "I"), and metal or glass doors

("F") may be removed (if applicable)

NOTE: If any internal baffle is cut, bent, or removed, the

fireplace must be permanently marked to indicate that it has been altered and is no longer suitable for burning solid fuel (wood).

• The insulation ("H"), and any structured rigid frame members

(metal sides, floor, door frame, face of the fireplace, etc.) must

not be removed or altered.

Hearth Requirements

• The heater must be installed on a non-combustible hearth extending a minimum 12" from the fireplace

opening (local codes may require a larger hearth). The hearth must also extend to both sides of the

face (see the table above for the exact width of the face).

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Insert Clearances

• Due to the high temperature of the fireplace, it should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

Combustible Mantel

Min. 10”

Side Wall

Mantel Clearances

The mantel must be a minimum 10” above the face and a maximum 8” deep.

NOTE: The combustible area above the

facing must not protrude more than 3/4" from the facing. If it does, it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements listed in this manual.

Face Dimensions

Avalon

Victorian Avalon Rawhide

22 1/2”

32”

Lopi Bedford Face

34-1/8”

32”

Lopi Heritage Bay DVS

31-5/8”

22-1/2”

21-9/16”

Side

Facing

Avalon Rosario DVS

Top Facing

Min. 6”

32”

Avalon Salish Bay DVS

30-1/2”

Min. 8”

See Below*

Min. 6”

12” Min.

See Below*

*See “Face Dimensions” Below for the face being used.

FPX Arched FPX Artisan

NOTE: artisan faces vary in size.

3-1/2"

Radius = 34”

22”

30”

Avalon Cambridge DVS

33-7/8”

22-3/4”

(+ 5/8” for

installation)

2-1/4”

Lopi Discovery DVS

21-9/16”

21-1/2”

22-1/2”

33-1/8”

32”

5-7/8”

FPX Rectangular DVS

22”

30”

5-3/8”

FPX Architectural Faces

22-3/4”

29-7/8”

21-1/2”

2”

Avalon Craftsman Face

11-1/8”

33”

23-5/8”

32”

2-3/8”

2-1/2”

21-1/2”

10 Installation (for qualified installers only)

Gas Line Installation

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

and NFPA 54(88) in the USA and B-149 in Canada.

! The heater 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 (3.45 kPA). For pressures under 1/2 psig (3.45 kPA), isolate the gas supply piping by closing the manual shutoff valve.

• Leak test all gas line joints and the gas control valve prior to and after starting the heater.

Gas Line Connection

• The location of the gas inlet is shown below

• A manual shutoff valve is required within 3’ of the fireplace. It should be placed upstream of the flex

line (if used) and may be installed behind the access door inside the heater. T-Handle gas cocks are required in Massachusetts in compliance with code 248CMR.

A 4" (102 mm) opening is provided on the left side. It is 2-1/2" (64 mm) tall.

Shutoff Valve

3-3/8"

With the optional gas inlet pipe, the inlet is located 3" (76 mm) behind the fireplace opening and 14-1/2" (318 mm) to the left of center and 1-1/2" (38 mm) above the base.

Shutoff Valve

8" Gas Inlet Pipe (shipped with the

insert in the accessory pack)

The gas inlet on the gas control valve is located 3" (76 mm) behind the fireplace opening and 7" (178 mm) to the left of the center of the appliance.

Apply thread sealant to both ends of the pipe prior to installation.

Gas Control Valve

Fuel

• This heater is designed for natural gas but can be converted to propane. Check the sticker on the top of the gas control valve to make sure the correct fuel is used.

Gas Inlet Pressure

Standard Input Pressure Natural Gas 7" W.C. (1.74 kPA) Propane 13" W.C. (2.73 kPA)

? 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 above. Contact the local gas supplier if the regulator is at an improper pressure.

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Vent Requirements

! The gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to the outside of the building, and never

be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel or gas-burning appliance. Each direct vent gas appliance must use it's own separate vent system.

! Make sure the exhaust pipe on the heater connects to the exhaust portion of the cap. The

illustrations below show how the flex liners should be attached.

• The exhaust vent must reline the entire length of the chimney and terminate above the chimney top ! Be careful not to crimp or rupture the liner when bending it into chimney offsets

• When installed, the vent must meet all of the vent manufacturer's requirements

• Make sure to order the following:

-3” UL 441 Gas Liner for Air Inlet and Exhaust

- Dura-Vent Adapter & Flashing (part # 923GK).

- Vertical Termination Cap (Dura-Vent pt # 991)

Altitude Considerations

Max. Ht. 35' (10.7 M)

This heater has been tested at altitudes ranging from sea level to 8,000 feet (2,400 M). In this testing we have found that the heater, with its standard orifice, burns correctly with just an air shutter adjustment. If local codes require resizing the orifice, in the U.S.A. refer to ANSI 223.1, Appendix P, in Canada B-149.1 or B-149.2

! Failure to adjust the air shutter properly may lead to

improper combustion which can create a safety hazard. Consult your dealer or installer if you suspect an improperly adjusted air shutter.

Min. Ht. 8' (2.4 M)

Max. 1' (305 mm) offset

InletExhaust

Vent Restrictor

WARNING: Restrictor adjustment

should only be done by a qualified installer.

Only those installations determined to be over-drafting require this adjustment. The best indication of over-drafting is a hyper-active flame pattern (flames that move too quickly). If the air shutter is constricted, the flames become short and yellow, yet still very active. Over-drafting may affect the pilot, but this is not the best way to determine overdrafting. Over-drafting is most likely in tall venting configurations (especially if using an “Exhaust Only Re-Line”). Do not overrestrict the vent (this leads to ghosting or lifting flames - reduce restrictor setting).

To Adjust the Restrictor:

Determine a restrictor position. Start low(move the restrictor a maximum two positions at a time) and thoroughly test the heater before adjusting further.

Remove the screw with a 1/4" nutdriver (or screwdriver).

Rotate the adjustment plate clockwise until the correct index hole is below the pivot point.

Insert the screw into the correct index hole and tighten.

Rotate the adjustment plate to change the restrictor position.

Index Holes

This restrictor is in

Position #3.

NOTE:

Position #1 is the fully open position

1/4" Nutdriver

Screw

Adjustment Plate

Pivot Point

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