Avalon Stoves Indoor Fireplace User Manual
• Masonry Fireplace
• Factory Built (Metal)
Fireplace
• Mobile Home Approved
Tested and Listed by
Omni-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Portland, Oregon
Report # 028–S–51-2
ASTME-1509 1995, ULCC
1482
Astoria Bay™ Pellet Insert
-- Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this
pellet fuel-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 2008, T.I. Part # 100-01144
4080723
4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW
Mukilteo, WA 98275
2 Introduction
Introduction
We welcome you as a new owner of a Astoria Bay pellet heater. In purchasing a Astoria Bay 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 Astoria Bay is one of the finest home heaters the
world over. This manual will explain the installation, operation, and maintenance of this pellet-burning
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 which will make the
installation 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 Astoria Bay heater has the same serial number
as yours. On the Astoria Bay the serial number is on
the hopper cover.
This serial number will be needed in case you require
service of any type.
Model: Astoria Bay
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.
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Table of Contents 3
Introduction
Introduction ......................................................2
Important Information .........................................2
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions............................................4
Specifications
Heating Specifications ........................................6
Dimensions.......................................................6
Electrical Specifications......................................6
Fuel.................................................................6
EPA Compliance................................................6
Installation
Before you Begin ...............................................7
Packing List......................................................7
Installation Options ............................................7
Planning the Installation ......................................7
Minimum Fireplace Size.......................................7
Hopper Extension Set-Up ....................................8
Clearances.......................................................10
Mantel Requirements..........................................10
Hearth Requirements..........................................10
Facing Requirements..........................................10
Placing the Insert...............................................10
Venting the Pellet Stove......................................11
Maximum Venting Distance .............................11
Pellet Vent Type............................................11
Installing the Pellet Vent .................................11
Pellet Vent Termination...................................11
Mobile Home Requirements..................................12
Outside Air .......................................................12
Baffle Installation...............................................13
Restrictor Adjustment .........................................13
Surround Panel & Circuit Board Installation .............14
Installation into a Masonry Fireplace......................15
Installation into a Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace.......16
Operation
Safety Notice ....................................................17
Location of Controls ...........................................17
Starting the Heater for the First Time......................17
Curing the Paint ............................................17
Priming the Auger..........................................17
Loading Pellets..................................................18
The Two Modes of Operation ................................18
Operation (continued)
Manual Mode.....................................................19
Auto Mode........................................................20
Restrictor Adjustment .........................................21
Adjusting the Fan Speed......................................21
Start-Up Sequence.............................................22
"AUGER ON" Light..............................................22
"MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" Light........................22
Power Outages..................................................23
Using a Pellet/Corn Mix with This Heater .................23
Maintenance
Daily Maintenance (whenever using the heater)........24
Inspect the Burn ...........................................24
Make Sure Pellets are not Piling Up...................24
Check Firepot for Clinkers...............................25
Cleaning the Firepot.......................................25
Opening the Door ..........................................26
Weekly Maintenance (or every 5 bags pellets) .........27
Flyash Removal ............................................27
Clean the Hopper...........................................27
Clean the Heat Exchange Tubes.......................27
Clean the Optional Plated Surfaces...................27
Check Baffles Ashbox and Ashpan, Dispose......28
Clean the Glass ............................................28
Sweep Ash Into Ashpan..................................29
Yearly Maintenance (or every ton).........................30
Clean the Exhaust Duct..................................30
Clean the Exhaust Blower ...............................31
Clean the Vent..............................................31
Door Seal.....................................................32
Door Alignment .............................................32
Adjusting the Door Hinge and Latch...................33
Check for Air Leaks - Door, Glass and Ashpan ....34
Replacement Parts........................................34
Normal Operating Sounds
Normal Operating Sounds....................................35
Safety Label
Safety Label .....................................................36
Warranty
Warranty..........................................................37
Optional Equipment
Thermostat.......................................................38
Z C Kit..............................................................39
Index
Index...............................................................40
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4 Safety Precautions
Gas
• Do not operate the
heater if you smell
smoke coming from
the heater. Turn the
POWER switch to
"OFF", monitor your
heater, and call your
dealer.
• Never use gasoline,
gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter
fluid, or similar liquids to
start or 'freshen up' a fire in
this heater. Keep all such
liquids well away from the
heater while it is in use.
• Do not unplug the heater
if you suspect a
malfunction. Turn the
MODE SWITCH to "OFF"
and monitor the heater
(see the “Maintenance”
section for details).
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Sealant
• 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.
• The exhaust system must
be completely airtight and
properly installed. The
pellet vent joints must be
sealed with RTV 500o F.
(260o C.) silicone sealant.
• This unit 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.
• 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.
• The viewing door and
ashpan must be closed
and latched during
operation.
• Never block free airflow
through the open vents of
the unit.
• Do not operate the heater
if the flame becomes dark
& sooty of if the firepot
overfills with pellets. Turn
the MODE SWITCH to
"OFF" and and monitor
the heater (see the
“Maintenance” section for
details).
• Your heater requires
periodic maintenance and
cleaning (see "Maintaining
Your Heater"). Failure to
maintain your heater may
lead to smoke spillage in
your home.
• Allow the heater to cool
before carrying out any
maintenance or cleaning.
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.
• This heater is designed
and approved for
pelletized wood fuel only.
Any other type of fuel
burned in this heater will
void the warranty and
safety listing (see page 6
for details).
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Safety Precautions 5
• The heater will not operate
during a power outage. If
a power outage does
occur, check the heater
for smoke spillage and
open a window if any
smoke spills into the room.
• Keep foreign objects out
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of the hopper.
Mobile
• This heater must be
connected to a standard
115 V., 60 Hz grounded
electrical outlet. Do not
use an adapter plug or
sever the grounding plug.
Do not route the electrical
cord underneath, in front
of, or over the heater.
• When installed in a mobile
home, the heater must
have outside air, and NOT
BE INSTALLED IN
THE BEDROOM.
Home
• Disconnect the power
cord before performing
any maintenance.
NOTE:
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 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.
• Do not touch the hot
surfaces of the heater.
Educate all children of the
danger of a hightemperature heater.
Young children should be
supervised when they are
in the same room as 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).
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6 Specifications
Heating Specifications:
Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)* ........................................800 to 2,250
Burn Rate (Pounds per Hour)**............................................................................1.7 to 5.5
Maximum Burn Time on Low Burn** ......................................................................28 t o 52 Hours
Hopper Capacity (based upon hopper extension position).........................................48 to 8 9 Pounds
* Heating capacity will vary depending on the home's floor plan, degree of insulation, and the outside temperature. It is also
affected by the fuel size, quality, and moisture level.
** Small pellets will increase or decrease the stated burn rates and burn times. Differences of plus or minus 20% depending
on fuel quality may occur.
Dimensions:
Center of 4” diameter Flue is 16-7/8” above the
baseplate and 7-1/2” left of center
32”
26-1/2”
25-1/2” (allow 36” width for
28”
control board installation)
25-3/4” to 20”
See “Hopper Extension Set-up”
for details.
45”
12"
13-1/4” (allow 14” depth in the Fireplace)
Fireplace Opening
Door Opening
Electrical Specifications:
Electrical Rating.........................................................................................115 Volts, 3.6 Amps, 60 Hz
Watts During Start-Up Sequence...................................................................400 (approximately)
Watts During Operation ...............................................................................180 (approximately)
Fuel:
• This heater is designed and approved for pelletized wood fuel or a mixture up to 50% corn, 50% pellets.
See page 23 for details on using a corn pellet mix.
EPA Compliance:
This heater is EPA exempt from Phase II requirements, but has been tested for emissions using EPA
test methods by OMNI Test Labs.
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Installation 7
Before You Begin
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE THIS HEATER.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,
BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this pellet heater and notify
your insurance company before proceeding with installation.
Packing List
• Thermostat & Wire • Scraper Rod Tool • Fuses (2) • Fireplace Installation Sticker • Brush
• Leveling Bolts (2) • Control Board Screws • Hopper Screws • Double-Back Tape (for panels)
Installation Options:
• Masonry Fireplace • Factory Built (Metal) Fireplace • Outside Air Compatible
Planning The Installation
• Have an authorized Travis Industries dealer install this heater. If you install the heater yourself, have
your dealer review your installation plans.
• 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.
• Inspect the chimney and clean as necessary before installing the heater. NOTE: The convection
blower is open to the fireplace cavity and may circulate odors from the fireplace. You may wish to
paint the interior of the fireplace with latex paint to prevent odors from entering the home.
Minimum Fireplace Size
See "Mantel
Requirements" for
details
Min. 32-3/4"
(6-1/4" from
hopper lid)
25-3/4” - 20” See
“Hopper Extension
Set-up”
Min. 18"
Min. 36"
(6" from door
opening)
Non-Combustible Hearth
Mantel
(combustible or non-combustible)
Min.42"
(7" from hopper
lid)
Min. 36"
(includes circuit board)
Min. 14"
Non-Combustible
Facing
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8 Installation
Hopper Extension Set-up
This pellet heater has a variable-height hopper. This allows the hopper to be lowered for smaller
fireplaces. Follow the instructions below to set the correct hopper extension position.
• Determine the correct hopper extension position following the directions below.
The unit will extend 14” into the fireplace. For
setting the hopper, the maximum fireplace
opening measurements have to be taken at 14”
into the fireplace.
Hopper Extension Position
A (highest position) 25-3/4”
B (next highest) 24-1/2”
C etc... 23-3/8”
D etc... 22-1/4”
E etc... 21-1/8”
F (lowest position) 20”
• Remove the hopper top following the directions below.
Remove the hopper top by removing
the screws holding it in place.
1/4" Nutdriver
NOTE: with the hopper top removed,
the hopper walls may be removed.
Hopper Top
• Remove the hopper walls.
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Installation 9
• Remove the correct knock-outs in the hopper walls following the directions below.
If you are using hopper extension position F, remove
the top knock-out. If using position E, remove the
second knock-out, (etc...). The second-to-bottom
knock-out is position B.
Position F Knock-Out
Position E Knock-Out
Position D Knock-Out
Position C Knock-Out
Position B Knock-Out
Position A Knock-Out
• Re-install the hopper walls following the directions below.
Use a center-punch (or other suitable
tool) to remove the appropriate knockouts in the hopper walls (punch the
holes out from the inside). Make sure
to support the hopper walls while
removing the knock-outs. There are 11
knock-outs for each position.
NOTE: This hopper extension is in position D.
• Attach the hopper top following the directions below.
Before installing the
hopper top, use a centerpunch (or other suitable
tool) to remove the
appropriate knock-outs
on the hopper top.
Re-attach the hopper top to the
hopper walls using the screws
included with the insert.
HINT: Attach one screw to each
side to align the hopper walls. Then
install the remaining screws.
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10 Installation
Clearances
• Insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes, doors),
36" of the front of the heater.
• Insert must be placed a minimum 8-3/4" from
a side wall (or combustible protruding more
than 3/4").
Mantel Requirements
• The mantel must meet the requirements
shown in the illustration to the right.
The mantel must fall
within this shaded area
(or above). Maximum
mantel depth is 12”.
12”
Hearth Requirements
• The non-combustible hearth must extend 6”
to the front and sides of the firebox opening
(you must open the door to measure).
Facing Requirements
• The non-combustible facing must extend 7"
to the side and 6" above the hopper lid.
Placing the Insert
• The insert must be placed within an
undamaged masonry or factory built (metal)
fireplace. Loose bricks or other damage must
be fixed. Clean the fireplace before
installing.
Side Wall
Min. 8-3/4"
3-1/2”
33”
38”
Apply the "This fireplace has been
altered..." sticker to the fireplace. You
may wish to place it in a location where it
will be covered by the surround panels.
The vent should be routed to
the fireplace prior to installing
the insert. See the section
"Vent Installation" for details
on vent location.
Use the leveling bolts for
fireplaces with recessed floors
(included with the insert).
Screw them into the baseplate
from below.
13-1/4"
Place the insert so the back
edge of the baseplete extends
13-1/4" into the fireplace.
Run the power cord to the side
along the front of the fireplace
(do not route it under the insert).
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Venting the Pellet Stove
• INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER).
• DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A VENT SERVING ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE OR STOVE.
• DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF
THIS UNIT.
• USE AN APPROVED WALL THIMBLE WHEN PASSING THE VENT THROUGH
WALLS AND A CEILING SUPPORT/FIRE STOP SPACER WHEN PASSING THE
VENT THROUGH CEILINGS (MAKE SURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE TO ANY
COMBUSTIBLES.
Maximum Venting Distance:
• Maximum venting height is 33' (maximum horizontal offset is 10')
• Use no more than 180° of elbows (two 90° elbows, or two 45° & one 90° elbow, etc.).
Pellet Vent Type
• Must be Type "L" vent and/or Type "L" chimney liner.
• Use 4" diameter vent.
Installing the Pellet Vent
• Pellet vent connections must be sealed
airtight with 500° F. RTV silicone and
screwed together with at least three
sheet metal screws.
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The exhaust quickconnect can be
removed to allow for
installation and
cleaning.
500° F. RTV
Silicone
Seal each vent section (including
adapters, elbows, etc...) by
injecting a liberal amount of 500°
F. RTV silicone into the gap
between sections.
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Pellet Vent Termination
• Termination must be a minimum 6" above the top of the chimney (NOTE: the chimney must meet
local codes for height above the roof or other obstructions).
• Must have an approved cap (to prevent water from entering).
• Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material.
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Mobile Home Requirements
• Outside air is required (used for combustion) - see the directions below.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM.
CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME
FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.
Outside Air (used for combustion)
• Outside air is optional (except in mobile homes or when required by local building codes).
• Must not be drawn from an enclosed space (garage, unventilated crawl space).
• Must not be over 15' long.
• Must be made with 1 3/4" diameter or larger metal or aluminum duct with a metal screen
attached to the end to keep out rodents (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.
Outside air may be drawn
through the chimney (15’
maximum length).
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Outside air may be drawn
from the ash cleanout.
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