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WARNING:
If the information in this manual 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 neighborÕs phone. Follow the gas supplierÕs 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.
10850 117th Place N.E. Kirkland, WA 98033
$10.00
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- April, 1999 -
93508102
Vashon
(Avanti DVS FS)
Freestanding Direct Vent
Residential or Mobile Home
Natural Gas or Propane
- - Contact local building or
fire officials about
restrictions and
installation inspection
requirements in your area.
- - Save these instructions
Listed
Tested to :
ANSI Z21.44, ANSI Z21.11.1a-1993,
CAN/CGA 1-2.19-M81, CAN/CGA 2.17-M91,
U.L. 307b-1995, ANSI Z21.50-1996/CGA-2.22-M96
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Page 1: Introduction
Vashon (Avanti DVS FS) ¥ Freestanding Direct Vent ¥ Residential or Mobile Home ¥ Natural Gas or Propane - - Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. - - Save these instructions WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
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 neighborÕs house, if not reached, call fire department ¥... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions ¥ Do not place clothing or ¥ Light the heater using the other flammable items on or built-in piezo igniter. Do not near the heater. Because use matches or any other this heater can be controlled external device to light your by a thermostat there is a heater. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Operation Introduction ............1 Safety Notice ............18 Important Information .........1 Location of Controls ...........18 Safety Precautions Starting the Pilot Flame ........19 Starting the Heater for the First Time ......20 Safety Precautions ..........2 Turning the Heater On and Off ......20 Specifications Adjusting the Flame Height........20 Installation Options ..........5... -
Page 5: Specifications
Specifications Installation Options: Features: ¥ Freestanding Stove ¥ Works During Power Outages ¥ Residential or Mobile Home ¥ Realistic ÒWood FireÓ Look ¥ Horizontal or Vertical Vent ¥ Optional Thermostat or Remote Control ¥ Variable-Rate Heat Output ¥ Optional Blower Heating Specifications: Approximate Heating Capacity (in square feet)*....500 - 1,500 with Blower, 500 to 1,200 Without Input from Low to High (in BTUÕs per hour) ..........15,500 to 31,000... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation (for qualified installers only) 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. -
Page 7: Heater Placement Requirements
Installation (for qualified installers only) Heater Placement Requirements ¥ Heater must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the heater and vent ¥ Due to the high temperature of the heater, it should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. -
Page 8: Vent Requirements
Installation (for qualified installers only) Vent Requirements Always maintain the required 1Ó (25 mm) clearance (air space) to combustible materials to prevent a fire hazard. Do not fill air spaces with insulation. 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. -
Page 9: Approved Vent Configurations
Installation (for qualified installers only) Approved Vent Configurations Restrictor Position To Adjust the Restrictor: ¥ A vent restrictor is built Determine the correct restrictor position (see the charts into the appliance to under "Approved Vent Configurations" - the stock position is #1). Swing the left access panel open. control the flow rate of Remove the screw with a 1/4"... -
Page 10: Vertical Termõs With (Or Without) 2 45¡ Elbows
Installation (for qualified installers only) Approved Venting Configurations for Vertical Terminations with (or without) Two 45¡ Elbows ¥ 10Õ Minimum System Height (with or without offsets) 34' (max) 34' (max) ¥ 34Õ Maximum System Height Restrictor Position # 4 ¥ 6Õ... - Page 11 Installation (for qualified installers only) Approved Venting Configurations with a Horizontal Termination ¥ If using a Snorkel Termination (14Ó or 36Ó) add the snorkel height to the vertical height (snorkel terminations are used primarily for basement installations). ¥ The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor position.
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Page 12: Vertical Termõs With Two 90¡ Elbows
Installation (for qualified installers only) Approved Venting Configurations for Vertical Terminations with Two 90¡ Elbows ¥ The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor position. 34' (max) 34' (max) Restrictor Position # 4 30 feet 30 feet 25 feet... -
Page 13: Horizontal Vent Termination Requirements
Installation (for qualified installers only) Horizontal Vent Termination Requirements (see illustration below) Minimum 12Ó (300 mm) clearance from any door or window Minimum 12Ó (300 mm) above any grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony Minimum 12Ó (300 mm) from outside corner walls Minimum 12Ó... -
Page 14: Finalizing The Installation
Installation (for qualified installers only) Finalizing the Installation Turn the gas control valve to ÒOFFÓ prior to conducting any service. Open the door (see page 16) Install the log set and coals (see page 17). We recommend you purge the gas line at this time (with the door open). This allows gas to be detected once it enters the firebox, ensuring gas does not build up. - Page 15 Installation (for qualified installers only) If the vent configuration is installed incorrectly the vent may cause the flames inside the heater to lift or ÒghostÓ Ð a dangerous situation. Inspect the flames after installation to insure proper performance. If the vent configuration is correct, yet the flames are lifting or ghosting, shut off gas to the heater and contact the dealer for information on remedying the problem.
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Page 16: Opening The Door
Installation (for qualified installers only) Opening the Door The front of the stove becomes very hot during operation. WARNING: Let the stove cool completely before conducting service. Swing the right panel back. Open the latch. With the pawl Strike free of the strike, the door may be swung open. -
Page 17: Log Set And Coal Installation
Installation (for qualified installers only) Log Set and Coal Installation Preparing the Glowing Ember: The glowing ember comes in a small strip. Stretch it as thin as possible (nearly transparent) to form a 1-1/2Ó by 7-1/2Ó strip. Approximately 7-1/2Ó by 1-1/2Ó Place the ember strip over the ledge above the front burner. -
Page 18: Operation
Operation Safety Notice Read this entire manual (especially the ÒSafety PrecautionsÓ on pages 2 and 3) before using this stove. Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Location of Controls ON/OFF Switch The on/off switch is The Pilot Flame located on the... -
Page 19: Starting The Pilot Flame
Operation Starting The Pilot Flame The pilot flame is required to ignite the main burners (it also plays a safety role). It should be left on once lit. It will stay lit unless the gas control valve is turned to "OFF". However, the pilot will go out if the gas is shut off, the propane tank runs out (or low) or if the stove malfunctions. -
Page 20: Starting The Heater For The First Time
Operation Starting the Heater for the First Time Cleaning Gold Surfaces Fingerprints or other marks left on gold surfaces may become etched in place if they are not wiped clean prior to turning the stove on. Clean gold surfaces with denatured alcohol and a soft cloth when the heater is cold. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Blower Speed
Operation Adjusting the Blower Speed (optional) The blower helps transfer the heat from the heater into the room. It will not turn on until the heater is up to temperature (approximately 10 minutes after starting). See the illustration below for instructions on adjusting the blower speed. -
Page 22: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning Your Heater Warning Fingerprints or other marks left on the optional gold surface may become etched in place if they are not wiped clean prior to turning the stove on. With the heater cool, use denatured alcohol and a soft cloth to clean gold surfaces. Other cleaners may leave a film that may become etched into the gold. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Steps
Maintenance To check the door seal, place a dollar bill along the door perimeter then close and latch the door. If the dollar bill is held in place securely, the door seal is adequate. However, it the dollar bill slides out easily, you should adjust the door. Contact your dealer to obtain directions on tightening the door seal. -
Page 24: How This Heater Works
Maintenance How this Heater Works Warning This heater was designed with safety as the primary concern. Many of the components inside this heater are for safety purposes. Therefore, only certified gas service technicians should service this heater. What Turns the Main Burners On and Off This heater uses a millivolt system to control its operation (a millivolt is a very small amount of electricity). -
Page 25: Wiring Diagram
Maintenance Wiring Diagram Thermopile Piezo Igniter Orange Gas Control Valve Thermocouple Brown White terminal Copper Co-Axial Wire Jumper Wire Green On/Off (Manual Switch Operation) Chassis Blower Ground Green Motor Black White 120 Volt Black Grounded A.C. Power Supply Black Optional Remote Optional White... -
Page 26: Safety Label
Safety Label The listing label is shown below for your records. It can be found on the back panel. Tested & Avanti DVS FS Listed by Listed Gas-Fired Direct Vent Wall Furnace Certified for USA & Canada Tested to: ANSI Z21.44-1995 Gas-Fired Gravity and Fan type Direct-Vent Wall Furnace, and applicable sections of ANSI Z21.11.1a-1993 Gas-Fired Vented Room Heaters. -
Page 27: Warranty
Warranty To register your TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. 7 Year Warranty, complete the enclosed warranty card and mail it within ten (10) days of the appliance purchase date to: TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC., 10850 117th Place N.E., Kirkland, Washington 98033. TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants this gas appliance (appliance is defined as the equipment manufactured by Travis Industries, Inc.) to be defect-free in material and workmanship to the original purchaser from the date of purchase as follows: Years 1 &... -
Page 28: Optional Equipment & Addenda
Optional Equipment LP Conversion Instructions The propane conversion kit should be installed prior to installing gas line to ensure proper gas use. Open the door (see page 16). Remove the burner (see illustration below). Remove the four screws holding the log/ember plate in place. Remove the screw holding the burner pan in place. - Page 29 Optional Equipment Follow the directions below to replace the natural gas orifice with the propane (LP) orifice. When replacing the burner pan (step # 7), make sure to guide the air control shutter over the burner pan. Loosen the air shutter Rotate the air control shutter control (see page 14).
- Page 30 Optional Equipment Remove the pilot orifice following the instructions below. Replace with the propane pilot orifice. The propane conversion kit includes a .016Ó (labeled LP 16) or .011Ó (labeled LP 11) pilot orifice. The .016Ó orifice is preferred because it allows for greater pilot adjustment. Pull the pilot orifice Orifice Identification: Remove the pilot...
- Page 31 Optional Equipment Remove the regulator from the front of the gas control valve. Replace with the propane regulator, using the new gasket and screws included with the regulator. NOTE: Leak test this area after the heater is installed, gas is connected, and the main burner is lit. NOTE: These holes strip Align the regulator These screws hold the...
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Page 32: Blower
Optional Equipment Attach the rheostat and rheostat wires following the directions below. Remove the button plug by prying Attach the rheostat to the control panel Connect the wires labeled it loose with a screwdriver. with the included nut. ÒRheostat WiresÓ from the stove to the wires on the rheostat (orientation does not matter). - Page 33 Optional Equipment Use the included strain relief to attach the power cord to the left side mounting bracket. Insert the molex Use pliers to compress the strain connector through the relief from the top and bottom while left side fan mounting pushing it into the hole in the bracket.
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Page 34: Thermostat
Optional Equipment Thermostat (Part # 99300650) Do not connect 120 VAC to the gas control valve or wiring of this unit. Route the thermostat wire through the back of the right side panel (there is a hole beneath the on/off switch) and attach to the on/off switch (see the illustration below). -
Page 35: Remote Thermostat
Optional Equipment Remote Thermostat Do not connect 110-120 VAC to the gas control valve or wiring system of this unit. ¥ Follow the instructions included with the remote thermostat for installation. Using the Remote Thermostat The remote thermostat has a 1 to 2 minute lag time between the time the thermostat is turned up and the heater turns on. -
Page 36: Gold Grill
Optional Equipment Gold Grill (part # 93005034) Follow the directions below to install the optional gold grill. Swing the door open Remove the mounting plate from the black grill and attach it Remove the black to the gold grill. grill, with mounting plate, from the stove. - Page 37 Optional Equipment Travis Industries 9 3 5 0 8 1 0 2 0 9 1 0 0 2...
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Page 38: Index
Index Adjusting the Blower Speed......21 Lifting Flames ..........15 Adjusting the Flame Height ......20 Listing Label (Safety Label) ......26 AFUE............5 Log Installation ...........17 Air Shutter Adjustment........14 Maintaining Your StoveÕs Appearance ..22 Alcoves............7 Natural Gas Verses Propane......2 Altitude Considerations.......8 On/Off Operation........20 Amperage (of blower)........5 On/Off Switch (Location) ......18 Blower Speed ..........21 Operating Sounds........21... - Page 39 ADDENDUM #1 Interior Masonry Chimney Conversions ¥ Follow the requirements and use the equipment listed in the illustration to the right to install this appliance into an interior masonry chimney. ¥ Maximum vertical rise is 30Õ ¥ Minimum vertical rise is 10Õ ¥...
- Page 40 ADDENDUM #2 Class A Chimney Conversion Kit Simpson Duravent provides a conversion kit for those wishing to use an existing wood stove chimney to vent this direct vent stove. The illustration below gives an overview of this type of installation. See the instructions included with the kit for details.
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