Avalon Stoves DVS Insert EF II User Manual

DVS Insert EF II

Owner's Manual

Featuring the

Burner

Tested and Listed by

OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.

Beaverton, Oregon

Report # 028-F-73-5

ANSI Z21.88

• Direct Vent Fireplace Insert

• Masonry or Factory Built (Metal)

Wood-Burning Fireplace

• Residential or Mobile Home

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or

explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

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

WHAT TO DO 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.

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

This appliance may be installed as an OEM installation in a manufactured (mobile) home and must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the manufactured home construction and safety standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280. This appliance is only for use with the type(s) of gas indicated on the rating plate. A conversion kit is supplied with the appliance.

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 DVS 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. It is one of the finest home heaters the world over. This manual will explain the installation, operation, and maintenance of this heater. 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 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 DVS Insert 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 Insert EF II

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

traviswarranty.com

Or, mail your warranty card to:

Travis Industries House of Fire 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW Mukilteo, WA 98275

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 and Important Information

Introduction......................................................2

Safety Precautions

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

Features & Specifications

Features..........................................................6

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

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

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

Installation

Installation Warnings .........................................7

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

Additional Items Required...................................7

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

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

Top Convection Deflector...................................8

Fireplace Requirements .....................................8

Factory-Built (Metal) Wood-Burning Fireplace

Requirements...............................................9

Hearth Requirements.........................................9

Clearances.......................................................10

Mantel Clearances.........................................10

Face Sizing ......................................................11

Gas Line Requirements......................................13

Gas Line Location .........................................13

Gas Inlet Pressure ........................................13

Vent Requirements............................................14

Altitude Considerations ..................................14

Vent Restrictor .............................................15

Vent Installation............................................15

Vent Location ...............................................16

Vent Configurations .......................................16

Vent Connector Removal and Installation...........17

Surround Panel Installation .................................19

Installation of the On/Off Switch and Rheostat ...20

Installation Without Surround Panels ....................20

Electrical Connection.........................................20

Finalizing the Installation

Glass Frame Removal and Installation.................21

Log Set Installation............................................23

Steps for Finalizing the Installation.......................25

Pilot Flame Inspection .......................................25

Air Shutter Adjustment.......................................25

Operation

Before You Begin ..............................................27

Location of Controls ..........................................27

Starting The Pilot Flame.....................................28

Starting the Heater for the First Time...................29

Turning the Heater On and Off ............................29

Adjusting the Flame Height.................................29

Adjusting the Blower Speed.................................30

Normal Operating Sounds...................................30

Normal Operating Odors.....................................30

Maintenance

Maintaining Your Heater's Appearance .................31

Yearly Service Procedure...................................31

Troubleshooting Table ........................................32

How this Heater Works.......................................33

Wiring Diagram.................................................34

Replacement Parts List......................................34

Safety Label

Safety Label.....................................................35

Warranty

Warranty .........................................................36

Optional Equipment

LP Conversion Instructions.................................37

Firebacks.........................................................40

Index

Index...............................................................42

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 and cleaned 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).

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.

Gas

Contact your local buildin 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.

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

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 operate if any portion of the heater was submerged in water or if any corrosion occurs. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system that has been under water.

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. Do not operate with cracked, broken, or removed glass.

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

Operate the heater accordin 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 builtin piezo igniter. Do not use matches or any other external device to light your heater.

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

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.

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.

Plug the heater into a 120V grounded electrical outlet. Do not remove the grounding plug.

Don’t route the electrical cord in front of, over, or under the heater

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 and Specifications

Features

• Works During Power Outages (millivolt system)

• High Efficiency

• Optional Thermostat or Remote Control

• Ember Fyre™ Burner for "Wood Fire" Look

• Quiet Blower for Effective Heat Distribution

• Convenient Operating Controls

• Variable-Rate Heat Output

• Low Maintenance

Installation Options

• Residential or Mobile Home

• Fireplace Insert

• Masonry or Factory Built (Metal) Wood-

Burning Fireplace

Heating Specifications

Natural Gas Propane

Approximate Heating Capacity (in square feet)* 500 to 1,500 500 to 1,500 Maximum BTU Input Per Hour 31,000 31,000 Minimum BTU Output on Low 18,600 16,000 Steady State Efficiency** (with blowers on) 80 % 80.5 % AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) 72.1 % 73.9 %

* Heating capacity will vary with floor plan, insulation, and outside temperature.

** Efficiency rating is a product of thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous

operation independent of installed system.

Dimensions

4x6 Panels

8x10 Panels

10x13 Panels

Weight: 115 Lbs.

* Includes trim NOTE: on older style panels the 3/8" standoffs

are no longer required and may be bent back.

25"*

28-7/8"*

31-7/8"*

See the section "Vent Requirements" for vent location.

18"

19-1/2"

26-1/2"

37-1/8"* 4x6 Panels

40-3/8"* 8x10 Panels

44-3/8"* 10x13 Panels

15-1/8"

1-1/4"*

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 Manufactured or Mobile Homes must conform with Manufactured Home

Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1. This appliance may be installed in Manufactured Housing only after the home is site located.

• The heater is designed to operate on natural gas, 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.

Packing List

• Propane Conversion Kit

• Log Set

• Cove Covers

• Glass Latch Key (to un-latch glass frame)

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

• Arched/Artisan/Metropolitan/Vict. Lace Face Brackets

Additional Items Required

• Faceplate

• 6-5/8" to 3" & 3" Co-Linear Adapter - with flashing (Simpson Duravent part # 923GK)

• 3" Diameter Gas Liner (2)

• Direct Vent Cap (Simpson Duravent Part # 991)

• Gas Line Equipment (shutoff valve, pipe, etc.)

Items Packed with the Face

• Face with attachment hardware (Note: use the cove covers included with the heater)

• Face Installation Instructions

Order of Installation

1 If the heater is to use propane, install the propane conversion kit (see page 37).

2 Install gas line into the fireplace (do not connect to unit). 3 Position the heater. 4 Connect the gas line and gas vent to the appliance. 5 Install the optional surround panels and trim. Attach the on/off switch.

6Follow the instructions under "Finalizing the Installation" on page 25.

8 Installation (for qualified installers only)

Top Convection Deflector

Install the top convection deflector as shown to the right.

The deflector is shipped on top of the insert. The screws are shipped inside the owner's pack.

Fireplace Requirements

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

built (metal) wood-burning fireplace. Repair any fireplace damage prior to installation.

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

prior to installation.

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

appliance produces when determining a location.

Min. 19-1/2"

The gas line and shutoff valve should be installed

prior to insert placement.

For tight fits (under 24") see the section "Removing the Vent Connector"

Min. 26-1/2" - additional space may be required for gas line installation.

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

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

The DVS inserts 15-1/8" into the fireplace.

See "Leveling Bolts" for details on leveling the heater.

Installation (for qualified installers only) 9

Factory-Built (Metal) Wood-Burning 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 must not be removed or altered (side and top of door frame, side and top of the face of the fireplace, metal sides, etc.).

The metal floor ("J") may be removed to allow additional room for installation of the insert. If the floor is removed the insert must be placed directly on the metal base of the metal fireplace.

Hearth Requirements

The heater and face must not contact combustible surfaces. A non-combustible hearth extension is not required. However, if the heater is installed next to the floor, we recommend a hearth to protect the flooring surface from discoloration or other negative impact from the heater.

Leveling Bolts

To access the rear leveling bolts remove these

This heater includes front and rear leveling bolts to accommodate fireplaces with a stepdown firebox.

NOTE: To access the rear leveling bolts,

remove the burner (see page 40).

access plates (replace access plate and gasket after adjustment).

Use a 1/2” socket wrench (with extension) to adjust the leveling bolts.

Rear Leveling Bolt

Front Leveling Bolts

10 Installation (for qualified installers only)

Clearances

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

Side Wall

Combustible or Non-Combustible Mantel

Combustible Top Facing

Non-Combustible

Facing

Minimum Clearances

Sidewall to Insert

Side Facing

Top Facing

Mantel

Extension onto Hearth

* Measured from the base of the insert.

4-1/2" 4-1/2" 35" * 35" *

1-1/4"

Mantel Clearances

The maximum mantel depth is 12”.

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.

Installation (for qualified installers only) 11

Face Sizing

Face Height Width Notes Rawhide 22-1/2” 32” Victorian 22-1/2” 32” Rosario 21-9/16” 32” Cambridge 21-1/2” 33” Craftsman 21-1/2” 32” Classic Arched, Artisan 22” 30” Side begins arch 3-1/2” below top - 34” radius Metropolitan 22” 30” Architectural Series 22-3/4” 29-7/8” Discovery 21-9/16” 32” Bedford 22-3/4” 34-1/8” Requires the Bedford DVS EF II Face Upgrade Kit.

This lowers the face 1-1/4” - see “Mounting the Bedford Face” on the following page.

2-1/4” Deep, requires 5/8” above for installation

Modifying the Face Connector for Rosario, Discovery, and Artisan Faces

The Rosario and Discovery face attach with screws that insert near the glass frame. To better access these screws, we recommend you re-position the face connector following the directions below. NOTE: The connector can be left in the stock position, but this makes face installation difficult.

Remove the face connector bracket from the heater (on both sides).

Face Connector Bracket

Re-attach the face connector to the heater using the forward mounting holes.

12 Installation (for qualified installers only)

Face Mounting Brackets -- Arched, Metropolitan, Artisan Vict. Lace Faces

Some Arched, Artisan, Metropolitan, and Victorian Lace Faces include old brackets that will not mount to the heater (see illustration below). For these faces, make sure to use the new mounting brackets (either included with the heater or available through your dealer - SKU 225-20055).

WARNING: When attaching the Victorian Lace Face, do not over-tighten the screws. Overtightening the screws may damage the face – simply tighten the screws until they contact the face.

Old Arched, Metropolitan, or Artisan Bracket

Old Victorian

Lace

Bracket

New

Bracket

Install the face mounting brackets to the heater with the included nuts.

NOTE: The face attaches to the brackets with the screws included with the face – see the instructions included with the face.

NOTE: The brackets install with this pair of closely spaced flanges at the top.

Mounting the Bedford Face

Some Bedford Faces include old brackets that will not mount to the heater. For these faces, make sure to use the new DVS Insert EF II Face Upgrade Kit (either included with the face or available through your dealer - SKU 250-

00029). The kit lowers the face and surround panels 1-1/4”. This means you must install this with a raised fireplace or raise the insert 1-1/4” above the hearth. To do this you may extend the leveling bolts or place bricks or other noncombustible under the insert.

1-1/4”

Installation (for qualified installers only) 13

Gas Line Requirements

MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATIONS - WARNING:

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PLUMBER OR GAS FITTER WHEN INSTALLED WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

OTHER MASSACHUSETTS CODE REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexible connector must not be longer than 36 inches.

• Shutoff valve must be a “T” handle gas cock.

• Only direct vent sealed combustion products are approved for bedrooms or bathrooms.

• Fireplace dampers must be removed or welded in the open position prior to the installation of a fireplace insert or gas log.

• A carbon monoxide (CO) detector is required in the same room as the appliance.

• The gas line must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow ANSI

223.1 and the requirements listed below.

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

flex line (if used) and may be installed behind the access door inside the heater. ).

• 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. For pressures under 1/2 psig, 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.

• This heater 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 (see illustration on page 4).

• Installation must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier (In Massachusetts

a licensed plumber/gasfitter).

Gas Line Location

The gas inlet accepts a 1/2" MPT.

Fireplace Opening

2-3/4"

Gas Inlet 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, the supply regulator is

adequately adjusted, 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.

Shutoff Valve (secured to the fireplace insert)

Standard Input Pressure

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