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Avalon A Instructions Manual

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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional
information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
- Installation must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier
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 neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
¥ If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installer: After installation give this manual
to the homeowner and explain
operation of this heater.
Direct Vent Heater
¥ HORIZONTAL or VERTICAL VENT
¥ MOBILE HOME APPROVED
¥ CLASS A CHIMNEY RETROFIT
AVANTI DV
- September, 1995 -
By Avalon
Listed
(ANSI Z21.44)
10850 117th Place N.E. Kirkland, WA 98033

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  • Page 1: Introduction & Important Information

    - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - Installation must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier IF YOU SMELL GAS ¥...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    * Call gas supplier from neighbor's house, if not reached, call fire department ¥ This unit must be installed by a qualified installer to prevent the possibility of an explosion. Your dealer will know the requirements in your area and can inform you of those people considered qualified.
  • Page 3 Because this stove can be other external device to controlled by a thermostat light your stove. there is a possibility of the stove turning on and ¥ Never remove, replace, igniting any items placed modify or substitute any on or near it.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Addendum Vertical Term. with Two 90° Elbows ..18 Altitude Considerations ......... 37 Horizontal Vent Termination Requirements ... 19 Class A Chimney Conversion Kit ....37 Vertical Vent Termination Requirements ..19 Electrical Connection ........19 Index Glass Removal ..........20 Index ..............

  • Page 5: Installation Options

    Heating capacity will vary with the home's floor plan and insulation, natural gas or Propane BTU rating, and outside temperature. ** Efficiency rating is a product of thermal efficiency rating determined under continuous operation independent of installed system. To measure the net BTU's, multiply the BTU input by the efficiency percentage (81.5% for natural gas, 83.3% for LP).

  • Page 6: Installation

    Z223.1 and the requirements listed in this manual. Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. When installed in a mobile home, this appliance must be installed in accordance with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or if not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations (ANSI A225.1--1984).

  • Page 7: Pedestal Attachment

    Attach each side panel to the top panel with two 10- 32 lock-washer hex nuts (the smaller of the hex nuts) Ð use a 3/8" nutdriver - DO NOT OVER- TIGHTEN.
  • Page 8 Route the on/off switch and blower wires to the right rear of the heater. + If using a remote control or thermostat, follow the instructions in the optional equipment section of the owner's manual for attaching the wire prior to attaching the rear panel.
  • Page 9 Connection Attach the rear panel to the heater with the twelve 10-24 self-tapping screws. Use a 5/16" nutdriver to tighten. Disconnect the power cord at the molex connection and insert it through the hole in the lower right of the rear panel. Then re-...

  • Page 10: Gas Inlet Installation

    90° elbow on the gas Insert the gas inlet into the hole control valve. Tighten nearest the center. with a pipe wrench. Leak check all gas line connections. 17-1/4" NOTE: Apply thread sealant prior to installing.

  • Page 11: Floor Protection Requirements

    The stove must not be placed so the vents below or above the door, along the sides of stove, or along the back of the stove can become blocked. Alcoves When placed in a location where the floor to ceiling height is under 7 feet , the installation is considered an alcove and must meet the following requirements: ¥...

  • Page 12: Gas Line Installation

    Gas pressure downstream of the valve may only be checked by removing the manifold pressure tap with a 3/16" allen wrench (1/8" N.P.T. plug). If the manifold pressure does not match the pressure listed in the table below, check the inlet gas pressure and correct the problem.

  • Page 13: Vent Requirements

    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. Each direct vent gas appliance must use it's own separate vent system.

  • Page 14: Approved Vent Configurations

    The restrictor consists of a butterfly valve below the starter section of pipe and an adjustment plate with index holes used to hold the valve in a fixed position. Depending upon the vent configuration, you may be required to adjust the restrictor position.

  • Page 15: Elbows

    NSTALLATION Elbows ¥ 2 Elbow maximum (two 45° or two 90°, not one 45° and one 90°) Measuring Vent Lengths Vent Horizontal Run (measure from the closest edge of the starter section to Elbows add 3" to the the end of the termination) length of the vent system.

  • Page 16: Vertical Terminations With No Elbows

    NSTALLATION CONT 33 feet Approved Configurations with: Vertical Termination (No Elbows) Restrictor - or - 30 feet Verticall Terminations with two 45° Elbows ¥ 10' Minimum Height (with or without offsets) ¥ 33' Maximum Height 25 feet ¥ 6' Maximum Offset ¥...
  • Page 17 16' Maximum Horizontal Run ¥ 16' Maximum Height ¥ If using a Snorkel Termination (14" or 36") add the snorkel height to the vertical height. ¥ Use restrictor position indicated by the area that your termination falls in 16 ' (max.)

  • Page 18: Horizontal Termination (One 90° Elbow) . 17 Vertical Term. With Two 90° Elbows

    NSTALLATION CONT Approved Configurations with a Vertical Termination and Two 90° Elbows ¥ 16' 5" Maximum Horizontal Run (4' 10" if the vertical rise is over 27' 9") ¥ 33' 5" Maximum Height (27' 9" if horizontal run is over 4' 10") ¥...

  • Page 19: Horizontal Vent Termination Requirements

    The horizontal vent termination (standard or snorkel) must meet the following requirements: A Minimum 12" clearance to any door or window (9" if the window may not be opened) B Minimum 12" above any grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony C Minimum 12"...

  • Page 20: Glass Removal

    NSTALLATION CONT Glass Removal Loosen all of the nuts Slide the right side that hold the glass clips glass to the right against the glass. until the glass trim Loosen two turns. can be removed. Center Center Right Glass Glass Side Glass Right...

  • Page 21: Installing The Logs And Coals

    NSTALLATION Log and Ember Installation Rear Log (largest) The rear log has a flat portion that rests on this ledge Front Log The front log has two slots that straddle the clips on both sides (push the log all the way back).

  • Page 22: Installing The Glass

    Correct any leaks. Turn the flame adjust knob to its highest position - the flames should be a between 8" and 11". Check the flame on low position. The flames should burn off of each burner hole. Turn the main burner off and check the pilot flame...
  • Page 23 If the vent configuration is installed incorrectly the vent may cause the flames inside the stove to lift or "ghost" 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 stove and contact the dealer for information on remedying the problem.

  • Page 24: Before You Begin

    This knob controls the speed of the internal convection blower that pushes the heated air into the room. ? If using a remote control or thermostat, the On/Off Switch must be left "ON". Turning the On/Off Switch "OFF" will keep the stove off always.

  • Page 25: Starting The Pilot Flame

    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 or if the stove malfunctions.

  • Page 26: Starting The Stove For The First Time

    + Blue Flames will occur on the stove when it first comes on. After fifteen minutes the flames will turn a more realistic yellow and orange color. ? Certain installations use a remote "wall switch" to turn the stove on and off. If this is the case, leave the ON/OFF switch "ON".

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Blower Speed

    Normal Operating Sounds Blower This heater uses a blower to push heated air into the room. You will hear the sound of air movement that increases as the speed is increased.

  • Page 28: Maintaining Your Stove's Appearance

    (see illustration below). If it does not, contact your dealer for service. Shut off gas to the stove by turning the gas control knob to "OFF" (see step A under "Starting the Pilot" on page 25). Let the stove cool for 15 minutes. Remove the door (see page 6) and glass (see page 20).

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Table

    Possible Cause: Don't Call for Service Until You: Pilot Will Not Flame A gas shut off valve is turned off Check all gas shut off valves See "Starting the Pilot Flame" Pg 25 The gas control knob isn't turned to "PILOT"...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    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 generates electricity when heated by the pilot flame.

  • Page 31: Why Nothing Should Be Placed Against The Stove

    Replacement parts are available at your dealer. Contact Travis Industries for information on the closest dealer. The parts listed below are the only parts that the consumer may replace. All other parts must be replaced by a qualified gas service person. PART...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC., including the name of the dealership where you purchased the unit, a copy of your receipt showing the date of the unitÕs purchase, and the serial number on your unit. At that time, you will be asked to ship your unit, freight charges prepaid, to TRAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

  • Page 33: Safety Label

    The safety label can be found on a card that is chained to the unit behind the control cover. A copy is shown below. A A A A v v v v a a a a n n n n t t t t i i i i D D D D V V V V Warnock Hersey Listed Gas-Fired Direct Vent Wall Furnace ®...

  • Page 34: Optional Equipment

    1 Remove the LP burner pan from the packaging and remove the two screws holding the boxing brackets in place with a 5/16" nutdriver. Keep the packaging, boxing brackets, and screws. They are used to ship the natural gas (NG) burner pan back to Travis Industries.

  • Page 35: Remote Control

    4 Choose a location for the remote control receiver that is near the heater so that it may be reached with the 50' length of remote control wire. Cut a 1-3/4" wide by 2-1/2" tall hole into the wall for the remote control receiver.

  • Page 36: Thermostat

    (see page 9 for details). leaving 6" of slack) Orientation does not matter. 3 Choose a location for the thermostat Back Side of that is centralized in the room and Thermostat away from the heater, yet may be reached with the 50' length of thermostat wire.

  • Page 37: Addendum

    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.

  • Page 38: Index

    Operating Sounds ............27 Cap (vent termination) ..........19 Order of Installation ............. 6 Class A Chimney Conversion Kit ......... 37 Packing Lists ..............6 Cleaning Your Stove ............ 28 Paint Curing (see "Starting Your Stove for the First..".. 26 Clearances (from stove) ..........

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