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Tree of Life Owner's Manual
Installer:
After installation give this manual to the home-owner and
explain operation of this heater.
Copyright 2007, T.I.
Burner
$10.00
100-01169_001
• Direct Vent Freestanding Stove
• Natural Gas or Propane
• Vent Horizontally or Vertically
• Standard Residential
• Mobile Home Approved
Tested and Listed by
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon
Report # 028-S-58-5
ANSI Z21.88
4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW
Mukilteo, WA 98275
4050119
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- Page 1 After installation give this manual to the home-owner and explain operation of this heater. Copyright 2007, T.I. Burner $10.00 100-01169_001 • Direct Vent Freestanding Stove • Natural Gas or Propane • Vent Horizontally or Vertically • Standard Residential • Mobile Home Approved Tested and Listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
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Page 2: Introduction & Important Information
Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of an Avalon Tree of Life stove. In purchasing a Tree of Life 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 Tree of Life is one of the finest home heaters the world over. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operation Before You Begin ...28 Location of Controls ...28 Starting The Pilot ...29 Starting the Stove for the First Time ...30 Turning the Stove On and Off ...30 Adjusting the Flame Height...30 Adjusting the Blower Speed (optional) ...31 Normal Operating Sounds ...31 Normal Operating Odors ...31... -
Page 4: 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 neighbor's house, if not reached, call fire •... - Page 5 Safety Precautions • 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. •...
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Page 6: Features
Freestanding Stove Horizontal or Vertical Vent Residential or Mobile Home Straight or Corner Placement Bedroom Approved The flue collar protrudes 7/8" above the stove top NOTE: Measure side, corner, and back clearances from the stove top. 28-3/4" 4 0 5 0 1 1 9... -
Page 7: Installation
ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1. only after the home is site located. This stove 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. -
Page 8: Installation Hints
Mobile Home Requirements • When the stove is installed in a mobile home, it must be bolted to the floor and the appliance grounded (use the optional blower with a grounded circuit or other suitable grounding method - current ANSI/NFPA 70). -
Page 9: Heater Placement Requirements
When the stove is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl or other combustible material other than wood flooring or a high pressure laminate wood floor, the stove must be installed on a metal or wood protection panel extending the full width and depth of the heater (Minimum 26-3/4”... -
Page 10: Gas Inlet Pressure
Installation Gas Line Installation MASSACHUSETTS INSTALLATIONS 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. -
Page 11: Vent Requirements
Installation Vent Requirements • The vent must maintain the required 1" clearance to combustible materials to prevent a fire. 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 12: Approved Vent Configurations
Lift the cotter pin out. NOTE: The restrictor is shipped in position #1. To Access the Restrictor Use both hands to lift the stove top off the stove. Vent Horizontal Run is Vent measured from the start of Horizontal the horizontal section to the end of the termination. -
Page 13: Vertical Term. With 0, 2, Or 4 45° Elbows
Installation Vertical Termination with Zero, Two, or Four 45° Elbows • The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor position. • If using offsets, use the table below to calculate the vertical rise and horizontal offset Horizontal Offset... -
Page 14: Horizontal Termination With One 90° Elbow
Installation Horizontal Termination with One 90° Elbow • If using a Snorkel Termination (14” or 36”) 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. -
Page 15: Horizontal Termination With Two Elbows
Installation Horizontal Termination with Two Elbows one 90° vertical and one 90° or 45° horizontal elbow • If using a Snorkel Termination (14” or 36”) add the snorkel height to the vertical height (snorkel terminations are used primarily for basement installations). •... -
Page 16: Horizontal Termination With Three 90° Elbows (All Vertical)
Installation Horizontal Termination with Three 90° Elbows (all vertical) • The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor position. 21' (max) 15 feet 10' (min) 5 feet 0 feet This is a horizontal elbow - NOT ALLOWED FOR THIS VENT CONFIGURATION Travis Industries... -
Page 17: Vertical Term. With 2 90° Elbows
Installation Vertical Termination with Two 90° Elbows • The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor position. 40' (max) 35 feet 30 feet 25 feet 20 feet 15 feet 10' (min) 5 feet 0 feet This is a horizontal elbow - NOT ALLOWED FOR THIS... -
Page 18: Vertical Term. With 3 Elbows
Installation Vertical Termination with Three 90° Elbows (Two 90° Vertical and One 45° or 90° Horizontal Elbow) • The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor position. 40' (max) 35 feet 30 feet 25 feet 20 feet 15 feet... -
Page 19: Vent Termination Requirements
Installation Vent Termination Requirements (see illustration below) Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding. Minimum 9" clearance from any door or window Minimum 12" above any grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony Minimum 3-3/8" from outside corner walls NOTE: Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier. -
Page 20: Class A Chimney Conversion
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. -
Page 21: Masonry Chimney Conversion
Installation Masonry Chimney Conversions (Interior or Standard) • Follow the requirements and use the equipment listed in the illustration below to install this appliance into an interior masonry chimney. • Maximum vertical rise is 40' • Minimum vertical rise is 10' •... -
Page 22: Finalizing The Installation
Finalizing the Installation Finalizing the Installation Make sure the gas control valve is “OFF” and the heater is cool prior to conducting service. 1 Remove the face and glass (see page 24) We recommend you purge the gas line at this time (with the glass removed). This allows gas to be detected once it enters the firebox, ensuring gas does not build up. -
Page 23: Operation
Finalizing the Installation Let the heater burn for thirty minutes. Adjust the air shutter, if necessary, to achieve the correct looking flame (see the illustration below). • The air shutter adjusts the amount of air that mixes with the gas before it exits the burner holes. It is used to fine-tune the flame for differences in altitude and vent configuration. -
Page 24: Glass Removal (& Installation)
Open the doors, lift them off the hinges, and place them aside. Remove the stove front by lifting it up then forward. Place it aside. Lift the glass frame slightly, swing the top forward, then lift the glass frame to disengage it from the bottom guides. - Page 25 Finalizing the Installation Glass Frame Removal and Installation (continued) The latch can come loose from the latch assembly. This occurs only when it is rotated. Follow the directions below to re-install the latch if it comes loose. Hold the latch at an angle and insert it into the slot on the glass frame anchor. Latch Glass Frame Anchor...
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Page 26: Log Installation
Finalizing the Installation Log Installation Make sure the gas control valve is “OFF” and the heater is cool prior to conducting service. Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. NOTE: The burner must be correctly positioned. - Page 27 Finalizing the Installation Log Installation (continued) Installing the Rock Wool The rock wool comes in one clump. Tear off “dime” sized clumps and flatten. Then pull on the wool to create gauze-like pieces. Place them near some of the burner holes. The wool glows best when very thin and porous.
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Page 28: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Warning: Read this entire manual before you use your new stove (especially the section "Safety Precautions" on pages 4 & 5). Failure to follow the instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Warning : Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a licensed or qualified service person. -
Page 29: Starting The Pilot
"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. If the pilot turns off frequently, call your dealer for information. To... -
Page 30: Starting The Stove For The First Time
Adjusting the Flame Height Your stove has an adjustable flame to tailor the look and heat output to your specific needs. It is adjusted by turning the middle dial on the gas control valve. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Blower Speed (Optional)
Adjusting the Blower Speed (optional) The blower helps transfer 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 32: Maintenance
Painted surfaces should be cleaned with a duster. If scratches occur, lightly sand the area with fine sandpaper. Clean the area and, with the stove cool, apply one or two thin coats of stove paint to the area (mask the area to avoid overspray). -
Page 33: Troubleshooting Table
Remote Control Does Not Work The gas control valve is turned to "PILOT" or "OFF" ON/OFF switch is turned to "ON" (stove stays on) The remote is too far away from the stove The remote control receiver is turned "Off"... -
Page 34: How This Stove Works
What Turns the Main Burners On and Off This stove uses a millivolt system to control its operation (a millivolt is a very small amount of electricity). The thermopile and thermocouple generate electricity when heated by the pilot flame. This electricity is used to operate the gas valve. -
Page 35: Wiring Diagram
(for qualified service personnel only) Thermocouple On/Off Switch Brown Copper Co-Axial Wire White Black White Green Ground (attached to stove) White Black Black Brown Black Blue Black Blue 1 0 0 - 0 1 1 6 9 _ 0 0 1 Thermopile... -
Page 36: Safety (Listing) Label
A copy of the safety (listing) label (adhered to the back of the stove) is shown below. A copy of the instruction label (on a tag near the gas control valve) is shown below. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A. -
Page 37: Warranty
Limited 7 Year 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., 4800 Harbour Pointe Blvd. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275. 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: Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. -
Page 38: Lp Conversion Instructions
Optional Equipment LP Conversion Instructions Install the conversion kit prior to installing the gas line to ensure proper gas use. Remove the face and glass (see page 24). Remove the logs and coals (if installed - page 26) Remove the burner (see illustration below). Reach into the firebox and lift the burner upwards. - Page 39 Optional Equipment Follow the directions below to replace the orifice. Air Shutter Burner Orifice Manifold Use a 1/2” open end wrench to unscrew the burner orifice. 5/16” Remove the pilot orifice following the instructions below. Replace with the propane pilot orifice Lift the pilot hood off the pilot assembly.
- Page 40 Optional Equipment Install the logs and embers. Replace glass and face. 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...
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Page 41: Blower
Turn the gas control valve to off and make sure the appliance has fully cooled prior to conducting service. Attach the two black wires at the rear right of the stove to the thermodisk (orientation does not matter). Then attach the thermodisk to the bottom of the stove body following the directions below. - Page 42 Slide the left side of the blower mounting bracket over the grommets on the left mounting bracket attached to the stove (see the illustration below). Then insert the stud plate through the right side grommets and through the right mounting bracket on the stove. Secure the stud plate with the...
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Page 43: Accent Light
Optional Equipment Accent Light (Type 2 – 94400111) Make sure power to the heater has been turned off prior to installation (unplug the power cord). Do not connect 110-120 VAC to the gas control valve or the on/off circuit on this fireplace. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE FOR MODELS USING THE FIREBACKS: Follow the steps below if installing the firebacks with an accent light. - Page 44 Optional Equipment Attach the rheostat assembly following the directions below. Use the included wire nut to connect the wire leading from the rheostat to the remaining wire leading from the accent light. Slide the rheostat assembly into place and secure with the included nuts.
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Page 45: Bulb Replacement
Optional Equipment Accent Light Operation Turn the dial all the way counter-clockwise until it clicks off. N O T E : The accent light responds best when turned to high, then turned down to the desired light level. Bulb Replacement N O T E : Do not touch the bulb –... -
Page 46: Index
Piping Installation (see Gas Line Install)...10 Restrictor Position ...12 Safety Label...36 Safety Precautions ...4 Starting The Pilot...29 Starting the Stove for the First Time ...30 Thermostat Operation...30 Turning the Stove On and Off...30 Vent Length (see “Vent Config.”)...12 Vent Requirements ...11 Vertical Vent Termination Requirements ...19...
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