Avalon 700 Owner's Manual

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T U R N U P T H E H E A T !
¥ Freestanding Stove
¥ Masonry Fireplace Insert
¥ Factory-Built (Z.C.) Fireplace Insert
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 neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's 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.
700 -
Owner's Manual
- June, 1994 -
Gas Room Heater
10850 117th Place N.E. Kirkland, WA 98033
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  • Page 1: Introduction & Important Information

    ¥ 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. 700 - Gas Room Heater 10850 117th Place N.E. Kirkland, WA 98033...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    AFETY RECAUTIONS ¥ 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 department ¥...
  • Page 3 AFETY RECAUTIONS ONTINUED ¥ Do not place clothing or ¥ Light the heater using the other flammable items on built-in piezo igniter. Do or near the heater. not use matches or any Because this heater can be other external device to controlled by a thermostat light your heater.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS General Information Introduction & Important Information ....................1 Safety Precautions..........................2 Features & Specifications ........................5 Stove Installation Heater Placement ..........................6 Floor Protection ........................... 7 Vent Requirements ..........................7 Gas Line Install ............................ 8 Finalizing the Installation ........................9 Insert Installation Heater Placement ..........................
  • Page 5: Features & Specifications

    Variable-Rate Heat Output Insert ¥ Quiet Blower for Effective Heat Distribution ¥ Low Maintenance 700 Natural 700 LP Heating Specifications: (propane) Approximate Maximum Heating Capacity (in square feet)* 600 - 1600 600 - 1600 High Burn Input Rate (In BTU's)**...
  • Page 6: Stove Installation

    TOVE NSTALLATION For qualified installers only! This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow ANSI 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. Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this gas heater and notify your insurance company before hooking up this heater.
  • Page 7: Floor Protection

    .) - TOVE NSTALLATION For qualified installers only! Floor Protection When the stove is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl or other combustible material other than wood flooring, the stove must be installed on a metal or wood protection panel extending the full width and depth of the stove.
  • Page 8: Gas Line Install

    .) - TOVE NSTALLATION CONT For qualified installers only! Vent Requirements (continued) ¥ Vent termination must have an approved cap (to prevent water from entering) ¥ Vent termination must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material ¥...
  • Page 9: Finalizing The Installation

    .) - TOVE NSTALLATION For qualified installers only! Gas Inlet Location: LOCATION OF THE GAS INLET CENTER: The 3/8" N.P.T. gas HEIGHT: inlet portrudes 1 1/2" From Base of Stove 1 1/2" from the back edge of With Pedestal 12 3/4" the stove.
  • Page 10: Heater Placement

    NSERT NSTALLATION For qualified installers only! This appliance must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow ANSI 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. Check with local building officials for any permits required for installation of this gas heater and notify your insurance company before hooking up this heater.
  • Page 11: Fireplace Sizing

    .) - NSERT NSTALLATION For qualified installers only! Fireplace Sizing * The gas inlet may be located at the rear or on the left side if the Side Inlet Kit is used. Allow space for gas hookup. 24" Minimum 21" Minimum** 21"...
  • Page 12: Gas Line Install

    .) - NSERT NSTALLATION For qualified installers only! Vent Requirements (continued) The vent termination must meet the following requirements: ¥ Vent termination must have an approved cap (to prevent water from entering) ¥ Vent termination must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material ¥...
  • Page 13: Finalizing The Installation

    .) - NSERT NSTALLATION For qualified installers only! Manifold Pressure: ¥ Check the pressure of the gas downstream of the valve 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 14: Reviewing The Installation

    EVIEWING THE NSTALLATION The check off list below details the installation concerns that you, the consumer, should know prior to starting the heater. This information is very important and must be checked off. There are no combustible items placed within 36" of the front of the heater or swing within 36"...
  • Page 15: Before You Begin

    PERATING EATER Before You Begin READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE YOUR NEW HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. Before starting your heater make sure you have read the section titled Safety Precautions. Any questions should be referred to your dealer.
  • Page 16: Starting The Pilot

    PERATING EATER ONTINUED Starting The Pilot The pilot light is used to ignite the main burners when the stove is turned on and also provides an important safety role. It will stay lit once it is started. However, the gas flowing to the pilot will shut off whenever the pilot goes out.
  • Page 17: Running Your Heater

    PERATING EATER ONTINUED Release the gas If the pilot control knob. If the light goes pilot goes out, repeat out after step C. If the pilot releasing refuses to stay lit, the knob, call your dealer for repeat step service. C above.
  • Page 18: Turning The Heater On And Off

    PERATING EATER ONTINUED Turning the Heater On and Off ¥ Manual Operation Use this switch to turn the heater on and off. After the pilot has been on for approximately one PILOT minute the heater may be IGNITER turned on and off by pressing the ON/OFF switch located behind the access panel underneath...
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Flame Height

    PERATING EATER ONTINUED Adjusting the Flame Height Your heater 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 valve assembly. Turn clockwise to Turn counter-clockwise The flame height adjustment adjust the flame higher.
  • Page 20: Maintaining Your Heater

    AINTAINING EATER Every year you should inspect the firebox and door to make sure they are clean and functional. WARNING: Failure to inspect and maintain your heater may lead to improper burning inside the heater, leading to a dangerous situation. Inspecting the Firebox The firebox should be inspected and cleaned of any soot or dust that may have been drawn into the heater.
  • Page 21: Installing The Logs And Coals

    AINTAINING EATER ONTINUED Installing the Logs and Coals NOTE: If the logs are not installed properly, the heater will not burn properly. 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: Inspecting The Door

    AINTAINING EATER ONTINUED Inspecting the Door The door must seal against the door seal for your heater to operate correctly. Remove the door (follow the directions under "Inspecting the Firebox"). Place the door face down and check the items below. If the gaskets or glass require replacing, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Table

    ROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Possible Cause: Don't Call for Service Until You: Pilot Will Not Light A gas shut off valve is turned off Check all gas shut off valves See "Starting the Pilot Light" Step C The valve control knob isn't turned to "PILOT" See "Starting the Pilot Light"...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING ONTINUED How this Heater Works This gas heater is designed with safety as the primary concern. Most of the components inside this heater are used for safety purposes. Therefore, only certified gas service technicians should service this heater. Your dealer can help you find a certified gas service technician. What Turns the Main Burners On and Off This heater uses a "millivolt system"...
  • Page 25: What Prevents Gas Buildup

    ROUBLESHOOTING ONTINUED What Prevents Gas Buildup Your heater has a high technology gas valve in combination with safety sensors which prevent any gas from building up. It also has a pilot light inside the firebox, which is a proven method for preventing gas buildup.
  • Page 26: Wiring Diagram

    ROUBLESHOOTING ONTINUED Wiring Diagram Thermopile Piezo Igniter Orange Green White terminal Green Spill Switch On/Off Optional On/Off Devices Switch Chassis Blower Ground Green Motor Molex Black White Jumper Connectors for Manual Black Operation Optional Black Remote Optional Control Black Thermostat White Black Black...
  • Page 27: Warranty

    This warranty is automatically voided if the unitÕs serial number has been removed or altered in any way. Only the original purchaser of an Avalon 700 heater is covered by this warranty. If the unit is used for commercial purposes, it is excluded from this warranty.
  • Page 29: Optional Equipment

    PTIONAL QUIPMENT Stove Legs Installation (Brass # 99200500, Cast Black # 99200800, Black Steel # 99200100) There are three different stove legs available for your gas stove: cast brass; cast black; and, black steel. The instructions for installing the legs are the same for each type of leg. Raise the stove by inserting some pieces of lumber in the middle of the stove to a height of about 8".
  • Page 30: Surround Panels

    Surround Panels (Part number is listed below) The panels for the 700 are purchased separately from the heater and are available in three sizes. The table below details the finished size of the panels once they are installed. Make sure to purchase the panels that will cover the fireplace opening in both height and width.
  • Page 31: Telescoping Legs

    PTIONAL QUIPMENT ONTINUED Surround Panels (Continued) After the panels are in place, the trim can then be installed (the trim is optional). Place the rounded edge of the trim that will be facing outwards when installed face down (see the illustration below). Insert one small and one large "L" bracket leg into the grooves in the 45 cut end of each side piece.
  • Page 32: Remote Control

    PTIONAL QUIPMENT ONTINUED Remote Control (Part # 99300651) The remote control allows remote operation of the main burner. Follow the directions below to install. 1. With the gas shut off and the heater unplugged, remove the ashlip control housing by unscrewing the three attachment screws with a 7/16"...
  • Page 33 PTIONAL QUIPMENT ONTINUED Remote Control (continued) 5. Replace the ashlip control housing. Make sure none of the wiring is pinched. Determine the location of the remote control receiver. Find a location that is within reach of 10' of wire. Route the remote control receiver wire to the location and connect it to the remote control receiver by attaching the quick connects (the orientation of the wires does not matter).
  • Page 34: Thermostat

    PTIONAL QUIPMENT ONTINUED Thermostat (Part # 99300650) The thermostat allows the main burner to turn on and off automatically for consistent room temperature. Follow the directions below to install. 1. With the gas shut off and the heater unplugged, remove the ashlip control housing by unscrewing the three attachment screws with a 7/16"...
  • Page 35 PTIONAL QUIPMENT ONTINUED Thermostat (continued) Ashlip Control Housing Piezo Red wire Orange wire from igniter from valve spark electrode Route the thermostat through Blower the notch in the ashlip control Rheostat housing partition if it is coming On/Off from the center or left side. switch The thermostat wire attaches to the green wire from the...
  • Page 36: Re-Routing The Power Cord To The Left Or Rear Of The Heater

    PTIONAL QUIPMENT ONTINUED Re-Routing the Power Cord to the Left or Rear of the Heater The power cord is normally routed to the right side of the heater. It may be re-routed to the left, or if the heater is installed as a stove, at the rear. The directions below detail this procedure. 1.
  • Page 37 PTIONAL QUIPMENT ONTINUED Re-Routing the Power Cord to the Left or Rear of the Heater (Continued) 5A Pry the button plug from the left side of the ashlip control housing using a screwdriver (see the illustration below). Insert it in the hole on the right side where the strain relief was removed. Insert the power cord through the hole on the left side.
  • Page 38: Index

    NDEX B Vent (insert) .............. 11 On/Off Operation ............18 B vent (stove) ............... 7 Operating Sounds ............19 Blower Speed ............... 19 Operating the Heater ............ 17 BTU Input ..............5 Paint Curing..............17 Cap (vent termination - insert)........12 Parts List ..............

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