American Energy Systems WOOD PELLET STOVE Owner's Manual

Installation – Operation – Maintenance Instructions
NOTE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE SAVED for future reference
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION -KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY - CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN BURNSPLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS
PELLET BURNING STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
IMPORTANT: Always contact your local dealer/installer with questions before contacting the factory.
When you call have your serial number, purchase date, who installed the unit and a list of questions.
When installing your Avent Wood Pellet stove, particular attention needs to be made in regards to fire
protection. If the unit is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the
installation and operation instructions provided. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions
and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Read the operations and fuel section of this manual before plugging in your unit.
Always unplug the unit before attempting any service work.
Do not connect the unit to a chimney flue already serving another appliance.
When installing the chimney pipe to the unit, it is important to remember that the unit operates on a
positive pressure and the chimney on a positive pressure. All chimney connections, elbows and fittings
must be airtight. (proper venting practices must be followed. Consult with a venting professional)
Ashes must be disposed of in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.
All minimum clearances to combustibles must be followed.
The Avent Wood Pellet Stove is tested for operation with wood pellets with ash content of no more than
2%. It is recommended that wood pellets with an ash content of 1% or less be used for efficient
operation of this unit. For use with wood pellets, cherry pits, olive pits or other pelletized fuel.
It is important to use fuel that is clean, dry and consistent. Make sure that your supplier is giving you
the same fuel each time that you purchase. It is recommended that you purchase your entire heating season
supply of fuel at one time so that the fuel will be the same.
A voltage surge protector or ground fault outlet is required for this unit. The warranty will be
voided if surge protection is not installed before operating this unit.
A grounded outlet must be provided with proper polarity. A constant 115 volt, 60 cycles must be
provided for proper operation or the warranty of this appliance will be forfeited.
Special attention needs to be taken to clean out the top heat exchangers of this unit on a regular
basis. The fly ash from the venting settles on the top heat exchangers and must be cleaned off to
keep the unit operating properly. Check for plugging every one-two weeks or when needed.
If unit is not operated for extended periods of time (like summer) unplug the unit and disconnect the
battery to assure long life of electrical components.
This appliance has been tested to ASTM E1509 ULC C1482standards by
The authority having jurisdiction (such as municipal building dept., fire dept., fire prevention
bureau, etc.) should be consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.
If smoke detectors are installed close to the appliance, they may go off if the stove door is left open or
if there is not adequate fresh air for the appliance to operate properly.
AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. GRANTS NO WARRANTY, IMPLIED OR STATED, FOR THE
INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE STOVE AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE(S).
AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. -150 Michigan Street SE - HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA 55350
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Avent
WOOD PELLET STOVE
OWNER'S MANUAL
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
Rev. date 05/05/04