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  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • • AVALON 900 APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED AND VIEWING DOOR AND ASHPAN MUST BE CLOSED APPROVED FOR THE BURNING OF PELLETIZED AND LATCHED DURING OPERATION. WOOD FUEL ONLY. THE BURNING OF ANY TYPE • OF FUEL OTHER THAN THAT LISTED WILL VOID...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction and Important Information --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safety Precautions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Features and Specifications - Stove & Insert -------------------------------------------------------------------------- STOVE INSTALLATION: Preparation for Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freestanding Installation Specifications -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Horizontal Corner Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vertical Exterior Flue Installation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inside Vertical Installation with Roof Termination -------------------------------------------------------------------- Hearth Stove Installation into existing Masonry Fireplace or Zero Clearance (Metal) Fireplace --------- Vertical Installation into existing Factory-Built Chimney ------------------------------------------------------------ Horizontal Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
  • Page 4 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS CONVENIENT FREESTANDING LONG BURN TIME ALCOVE VERSATILE CLOSE CLEARANCES MOBILE HOME DURABLE POWERFUL EFFICIENT FANS MASONRY FIREPLACE INSERT SUPERIOR AUGER SYSTEM FACTORY-BUILT (Z.C.) HUGE HOPPER FIREPLACE INSERT STAINLESS STEEL FIREPOT QUIET OPERATION Insert Stove Heating Capacity SQ/FT ......800 to 2000 Maximum ....
  • Page 5 If one is not used, there is a possibility of combustion gases (smoke) being released into your home, if there is a power outage while the unit is in operation. AVALON 900 * The pellet stove exhaust vent accepts 3" diameter pellet vent pipe. Some of the brands...

  • Page 6: Preparation For Installation

    PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION Ð PELLET STOVE (cont.) Your Pellet Stove appliance comes completely assembled. Options are available for the different types of installations. The options are listed below and are boxed separately from the appliance. They require assembly. Pedestal. Leg Kit, Black. Leg Kit, Brass.
  • Page 7 PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION Ð PELLET STOVE (cont.) Vertical Pipe Adapter: The vertical pipe adapter is an optional item used to center the pellet vent on the pellet stove. It allows for a more compact installation then using offsets on the pellet vent. To install the vertical pipe adapter, follow the directions below.
  • Page 8 FREESTANDING INSTALLATION - SPECIFICATIONS 24 1/4" [616 mm] 3 3/16" 83 mm 1 3/4" O.D. Accepts 3" DIA (44mm) Pellet Vent "A" "B" 23 " Min. [603] “B” “A” PEDESTAL 13 3/4" (348mm) 14 7/8" (387mm) LEGS, BRASS 9 3/4" (248mm) 10 7/8"...

  • Page 9: Freestanding Installation Specifications

    FREESTANDING INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS (cont.) FLOOR PROTECTION: (Fig. 2 & 3) Front 6" (152 mm) NOTE: Front floor protection is measured from the door opening. Sides 0" (0mm) Back 0" (0mm) NOTE: Floor protector should extend to areas below and 2" (50 mm) to each side of a "tee" when used (See Fig. 6). CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES: VERTICAL PIPE...

  • Page 10: Horizontal Corner Installation

    HORIZONTAL CORNER INSTALLATION OPTIONAL AIR INTAKE PELLET VENT CHIMNEY CAP FIGURE 4 The exhaust vent termination on either vertical or horizontal installations shall be located as follows: • A minimum of 4 feet (1219 mm) below or beside and a minimum of 1 foot (305 mm) above any door or window that opens, or any opening into a building.
  • Page 11 VERTICAL EXTERIOR FLUE SYSTEM NOTE: FOR STANDARD OR CORNER INSTALLATION, STANDARD INSTALLATION SHOWN. PELLET VENT OPTIONAL 6" MIN. (152mm) FIGURE 5 The exhaust vent termination on either vertical or horizontal installations shall be located as follows: • A minimum of 4 feet (1219 mm) below or beside and a minimum of 1 foot (305 mm) above any door or window that opens, or any opening into a building.

  • Page 12: Inside Vertical Installation With Roof Termination

    INSIDE VERTICAL INSTALLATION WITH ROOF TERMINATION NOTE: FOR STANDARD OR CORNER INSTALLATION, STANDARD INSTALLATION SHOWN. PELLET VENT 3" MIN. (76MM) OPTIONAL NON-COMBUSTIBLE 6" MIN. MATERIAL TO (152mm) EXTEND UNDER TEE FIGURE 6 The exhaust vent termination on either vertical or horizontal installations shall be located as follows: •...

  • Page 13: Hearth Stove Installation Into Existing Masonry Fireplace Or Zero Clearance (Metal) Fireplace

    HEARTH STOVE INSTALLATION INTO EXISTING MASONRY & ZERO CLEARANCE (METAL) FIREPLACE SEAL COVER PLATE TO CHIMNEY WITH SILICONE SEALER. POSITIVE CONNECTION (COMPLETE RELINE) 3" STAINLESS STEEL SINGLE WALL PIPE OR FLEXIBLE BLOCK-OFF PLATE OR LINER CAN BE USED. NON-COMBUSTIBLE (SEE NOTE BELOW). MATERIAL MAY BE USED AT THE FIREPLACE DAMPER LOCATION.

  • Page 14: Vertical Installation Into Existing Factory-Built Chimney

    VERTICAL INSTALLATION INTO EXISTING FACTORY BUILT CHIMNEY NOTE: FOR STANDARD OR CORNER INSTALLATION, STANDARD INSTALLATION SHOWN. Flashing 24" Min. (610mm) OPTION 1. Wall Or Ceiling Thimble Keep Clearance Specified OPTION 2. Firestop With By Factory Built Chimney 3" (76mm) Clearance Manufacturer Pellet Vent To Factory Built Adaptor Required...

  • Page 15: Horizontal Installation

    HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION 24" 24" (610mm) REFER NOTE CHIMNEY CAP 12" MIN 305mm 6" MIN. OPTIONAL (152mm) MATERIAL FIGURE 9 NOTE: A 6 ft. (1829mm) vertical rise is recommended to maintain a better draft. However, a shorter rise may be used. Vertical installation as in Figure 5 is preferred. If a shorter rise is used and the termination is under an eave or overhang, the termination must be at least 24"...
  • Page 17 RESIDENTIAL ALCOVE INSTALLATION 9" MIN. 9" MIN. (229mm) (229mm) 42 1/4" (1074mm) 1121 44 1/8" FIGURE 11 MINIMUM ALCOVE HEIGHT 60" - (1524mm) MAXIMUM ALCOVE DEPTH 48" - (1219mm) PAGE 17...
  • Page 18 If one is not used, there is a possibility of combustion gases (smoke) being released into your home, if there is a power outage while the unit is in operation. AVALON 900 * The pellet insert exhaust vent accepts 3" diameter pellet vent pipe. Some of the brands...

  • Page 19: Preparation For Installation

    3" stainless steel single-wall pipe or a flexible liner. Your Avalon 900 Pellet Insert appliance comes completely assembled, with the exception of the switch box, panels and panel trim. Options available for the different types of installations are: Adjustable Front Insert Support.

  • Page 21: Insert Installation Specifications

    INSERT INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.) FLOOR PROTECTION: (Fig.10 ) Front 0" (0mm) Sides 0" (0mm) NOTE: Although a non-combustible hearth extension is not required to extend past the front and sides of the insert, the insert must be installed on a non-combustible hearth that extends to the front and side edges of the insert.
  • Page 22 INSERT INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS - (cont.) DIRECT CONNECTION: (Continued) A hole must be cut in the plate to allow the chimney connector to pass through from the appliance into the chimney. Mark the hole position on the plate so that the center of the hole is in line with the center line of the appliance flue.

  • Page 23: Insert Installation Into Existing Masonry Fireplaces

    INSERT INSTALLATION INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE WIND / RAIN CAP OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE 6" MIN. (152mm) POSITIVE CONNECTION 4" MIN. (102mm) (FULL RELINE) SEE NOTE 3" STAINLESS STEEL BELOW SINGLE WALL PIPE OR FLEXIBLE LINER IS REQUIRED; REFER NOTE BELOW. 12"...
  • Page 24 INSERT INSTALLATION INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE (cont.) SEE NOTE BELOW 3" STAINLESS STEEL SINGLE WALL PIPE OR FLEXIBLE 12" DIRECT CONNECTION LINER IS REQUIRED; TERMINATION REFER NOTE BELOW. SINGLE WALL TEE CAN BE USED AS AN OPTION HEARTH REQUIREMENT 0" MIN. AIR INTAKE OPTIONS (0mm) FROM...

  • Page 26: Insert Installation - Zero Clearance (Built-In) Installation

    INSERT INSTALLATION - ZERO CLEARANCE (BUILT-IN) The minimum combustible framing dimensions using 3" diameter type "L" listed pellet vent is listed below: A = Height of 27" B = Depth of 16" C = Width of 32 1/2" This type of installation requires the use of the floor shield kit. The floor shield is boxed separately and can be installed by following the directions below: Take the floor shield out of the box and make sure the insulation is still placed on the floor shield.
  • Page 27 INSERT INSTALLATION - ZERO CLEARANCE (BUILT-IN) (CONTINUED) The pellet vent must maintain a 3" clearance from any combustible. Make sure to follow the clearance specified by the manufacturer for the factory built chimney when making the opening in the roof. Whenever a ceiling or floor is penetrated an approved thimble or firestop with 3"...

  • Page 29: Operating Your Pellet Appliance

    OPERATING YOUR PELLET APPLIANCE STEP 1. RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPES & SIZES: The unit is designed to operate using 1/4" diameter pellets that comply with A.P.F.I. * standards. If the fuel does not comply to this standard, the unit may not operate as designed. If the pellets are larger than 1/4" diameter, the unit may need adjustments.
  • Page 30 OPERATING YOUR PELLET APPLIANCE (cont.) STEP 5. TURNING THE UNIT OFF: A. Turn the power switch to the "OFF" position. The unit will automatically turn the convection and combustion fans off when the temperatures have reached the shut down range. AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES: 1.

  • Page 31: Normal Operating Sounds

    NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS Thermostatic Thermostatic Heat Exchange Control Control Switch Tubes This part can You will hear air produce a clicking being forced through sound as it the heat exchange automatically turns tubes by the the convection fan convection fan. "ON"...

  • Page 32: Care And Maintenance Schedule

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE SEE THE CARE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETAILS ON THESE PROCEDURES. Weekly Maintenance: There are several areas and parts of the unit that must be inspected and cleaned at least once a week during operation. However, depending on fuel quality and burning habits, this maintenance may have to be performed more frequently.

  • Page 33: Care & Maintenance Instructions

    CARE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE, ENSURE THE APPLIANCE IS UNPLUGGED AND HAS COOLED DOWN SUFFICIENTLY TO HANDLE THE PARTS WITH SAFETY. A. HEAT EXHANGER TUBES To clean the heat exhange tubes, push the built-in cleaner located above the door back and forth a couple of times.
  • Page 34 CARE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) E. ASHPAN Remove the ash pan by twisting the knob left or right and pulling the ashpan straight away from the unit. Brush away any flyash that may have accumulated on the bottom of the pan with a brush. Then vacuum or dump the flyash into a suitable disposal container.
  • Page 35 CARE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) G. EXHAUST DUCTS (Cont.) Step 1 - Lift 1/4" The next step is to remove the left or right side exhaust duct: Step 1 ¥ Lift the side exhaust duct up 1/4" Step 2 -Pull Towards Front Step 2 ¥...
  • Page 36 CARE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) I. EXHAUST FAN Open the left side panel by taking a standard screwdriver and turning the three screws located on the left side one-half turn counter-clockwise. These screws are actually cogs that hold the panel in place, and only need to be turned slightly to release.
  • Page 37 CARE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) I. EXHAUST FAN (Cont.) At this time you should also clean away any flyash that is on or in the exhaust housing and check to make sure the flow switch nipple is not clogged or dirty. See the illustration below for reference. Flow Switch Nipple (Make sure it Exhaust Housing (clean any flyash) Check Silicone Seal...
  • Page 38 CARE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) J. CONVECTION FAN (Cont.) With the right side panel open, disconnect the two black power leads coming from the motor. These two wires must be connected to the convection fan during assembly, but their orientation does not matter. Take a 7/16"...

  • Page 39: Before Calling For Service

    BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE SAVE TIME AND MONEY - CHECK THIS LIST BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE. To eliminate unnecessary service calls, first read all the instructions in this manual carefully. The following checklist provides possible solutions to common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
  • Page 40 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (Cont.) Don't Call for Service Possible Cause Problem Until You Check Lazy orange flame, Air control is set to suit burn rates. Incorrect air control setting. smoking exhaust or firepot (Open control until fire brightens up). overfills with pellets.
  • Page 41 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (Cont.) Don't Call for Service Possible Cause Problem Until You Check Intermittent power failure has shut Power is on. Smoke smell in house unit off. and unit has gone off. Automatic safety feature has shut Refer to "Operating Your Pellet unit off.

  • Page 42: Replacement Parts List

    REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST AVALON 900 All parts listed may be ordered from your dealer. When ordering replacement parts, always give the following information: Part Number Part Description Serial Number Date of Purchase PART NUMBER PARTS DESCRIPTION 90-0191 Auger Motor 91-0291...

  • Page 43: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY AVALON 900-PS or PI TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC. warrants the pellet appliance to be defect-free in material and workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase, with the exception of the electrical components, fans, gaskets, refractory, auger assembly, firepot and moving parts.

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