Avalon Stoves Freestanding Stove manual

Featuring the Burner • 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–28-5 AN S I Z 21.88, C S A 2. 33 M 9 8, C AN /C G A 2. 17- M 91 WARNING : If the information i[...]

2 Introduction and Important Information Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of an Avalon Prairie stove. In purchasing a Prairie 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 Prairie is one of th[...]

Table of Contents 3 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Introduction Introduction & Important Information ................2 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ......................................4 Features & Specifications Features ....................................................6 Installation Options ...............................[...]

4 Safety Precautions Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 • 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 • This unit must be installed[...]

Safety Precautions 5 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 • 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. • Light the heater using the built-in piezo igniter. Do not use matches[...]

6 Features and Specifications Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Features: - Works During Power Outages (millivolt system) - High Efficiency - Optional Thermostat or Remote Control - Realistic "Wood Fire" Look - Optional Blower for Quicker Heat Distribution - Convenient Operating Controls - Variable-Rate Heat Output - Low Maintenance Inst[...]

Installation (for qualified installers only) 7 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Installation Warnings: ! Failure to follow all of the requirements may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. ! This heater must be installed by a qualified installer who has gone through a training program for the installation of direct vent gas app[...]

8 Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Installation Hints: • If converting to LP, convert the appliance prior to installation. • The blower is easiest to install prior to installation. Because the blower is located near the gas inlet location, we recommend using the included pipe and elbow to route the[...]

Installation (for qualified installers only) 9 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Heater Placement Requirements • Heater must be installed on a level surface capable of supporting the heater and vent • Due to the high temperature, the heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. ? When placed in a location wher[...]

10 Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Gas Line Installation ! The gas line must be installed in accordance with all local codes, if any; if not, follow current ANSI Z223.1 or NFPA 54 in the USA and the current CGA B149 in Canada. ! The heater and gas control valve must be disconnected from the gas supply[...]

Installation (for qualified installers only) 11 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Vent Requirements ! Always maintain the required 1 ” clearance (air space) to combustible materials to prevent a fire hazard. Do not fill air spaces with insulation. ! The gas appliance and vent system must be vented directly to the outside of the building, and nev[...]

12 Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Approved Vent Configurations Restrictor Position • A restrictor is built into the appliance to control the flow rate of exhaust gases. This ensures proper flames for the wide variety of vent configurations. Depending upon the vent configuration, you may be required[...]

Installation (for qualified installers only) 13 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Approved Venting Configurations for Vertical Terminations with Zero, Two, or Four 45° Elbows • 10 ’ Minimum System Height (with or without offsets) • 40 ’ Maximum System Height • 24 ’ Maximum Offset • The termination must fall within the shaded area sh[...]

14 Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Approved Venting Configurations with a Horizontal Termination and 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 termina[...]

Installation (for qualified installers only) 15 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Approved Venting Configurations with a Horizontal Termination and 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 use[...]

16 Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Approved Venting Configurations with a Horizontal Termination and Three 90° Elbows (all vertical) • If using a Snorkel Termination (14 ” or 36 ” ) add the snorkel height to the vertical height (snorkel terminations are used primarily for basement installations[...]

Installation (for qualified installers only) 17 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Approved Venting Configurations for Vertical Terminations with Two 90° Elbows • The termination must fall within the shaded area shown in the chart. Use the indicated restrictor position. 5 feet 10' (min) 15 feet 20 feet 25 feet 30 feet 0 feet 40' (max) [...]

18 Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Approved Venting Configurations for Vertical Terminations 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. 5 feet 10' [...]

Installation (for qualified installers only) 19 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 V e n t T e r m in a t io n R e q u ir e m e n t s ( se e illu st r a tio n b e lo w) ! Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a wall or siding. A Minimum 9" clearance from any door or window B Minimum 12" above any grade, veranda, porch, deck or balc[...]

20 Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Finalizing the Installation ! Make sure the gas control valve is “ OFF ” and the heater is cool prior to conducting service. 1 Remove the glass (see page 22) 2 Install the log set and coals (see page 24). ! We recommend you purge the gas line at th[...]

Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) 21 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 ! If the vent configuration is installed incorrectly the vent may cause the flames inside the heater to lift or “ ghost ” – a dangerous situation. Inspect the flames after installation to insure proper performance. If the vent configuration is co[...]

22 Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Face and Glass Removal ! Make sure the gas control valve is “ OFF ” and the heater is cool prior to conducting service. 3/8" Nutdriver a Twist 1/4 turn. The spring pin will disengage from the latch bracket, opening the latch. Latch Bracket Ins[...]

Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) 23 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Glass Frame Removal and Installation (continued) The spring pin can come loose from the latch assembly. This occurs when it is turned 1/4 turn when it is disengaged. Follow the directions below to re-install the spring pin if it becomes loose. To re-in[...]

24 Finalizing the Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 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 applian[...]

Operation 25 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 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 f[...]

26 Operation Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 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, the propane tank runs out (or[...]

Operation 27 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Starting the Stove for the First Time Fumes from the Painted Surfaces Curing Burn the heater at a medium setting for approximately one hour the first time. This will cure the painted surfaces. Fumes from the paint curing and oil burning off the steel may occur. This is normal. We recommend you open th[...]

28 Operation Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Adjusting the Blower Speed (optional) The blower helps transfer the 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. ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF O[...]

Maintenance (for qualified service personnel only) 29 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Maintaining Your Stove's Appearance Painted Surfaces • 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[...]

30 Maintenance (for qualified service personnel only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Troubleshooting Table Problem: Possible Cause: Don't Call for Service Until You: Pilot Will Not Light A gas shut off valve is turned off The gas control knob isn't turned to "PILOT" The valve control knob isn't pushed in The igniter was[...]

Maintenance (for qualified service personnel only) 31 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 How this Stove Works ! This stove was designed with safety as the primary concern. Many of the components inside this stove are for safety purposes. Therefore, only certified gas service technicians should service this stove. What Turns the Main Burners On and [...]

32 Maintenance (for qualified service personnel only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Wiring Diagram Caution : Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. 120 Volt Wiring Millivolt Wiring (for gas control valve) Orange White Piezo Igniter Thermopile Red Thermocouple Co[...]

Safety Label 33 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 The safety (listing) label is on back of the stove. A copy of the safety label is shown below. Prairie V ented Gas Fireplace Heater Report No. 028-S-28-5 Certified for USA & Canada T ested to: ANSI Z21.88b-1999/CSA 2.33-M99 “Vented Gas Fireplace Heater”, CAN/CGA 2.17-M91 “Gas-Fired Applia[...]

34 Limited 7 Year Warranty Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 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[...]

Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) 35 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 LP Conversion Instructions Install the conversion kit prior to installing the gas line to ensure proper gas use. 1 Remove the face and glass (see page 22). Remove the log set (if installed - page 24) 2 Remove the burner (see illustration below). When Installing[...]

36 Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 3 Follow the directions below to remove the natural gas orifice. Apply thread sealant to the LP orifice ( it has ".062" stamped on it) and tighten in place with a 1/2" open end wrench. Replace and secure the mixing tube. 1/2" Wrench Use a 1/[...]

Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) 37 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 4 Remove the pilot orifice following the instructions below. Replace with the propane pilot orifice. The propane conversion kit includes pilot orifice with "35" stamped on it. Replace burner pan. Lift the pilot hood off the pilot assembly. 5/32" [...]

38 Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 6 Make the gas line connection, bleed the gas line (if applicable), start the heater and thoroughly leak- test all gas connections and the gas control valve. Check the pilot. Adjust if necessary. WARNING : When lighting or re-lighting the pilot, the glass must [...]

Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) 39 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 2 Place the blower near the rear of the stove. Attach the wiring in grommets following the directions below. Slide the rubber grommets (with spacers inserted inside) onto the fan mounting bracket. Attach the black and white wires labeled “ Blower ” to the b[...]

40 Optional Equipment (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 4 Make sure all of the wiring is placed away from the blower impeller and the bottom of the burner. Use lock ties, if necessary, to ensure no wires are damaged. 5 Open the control cover following the directions below. Remove the button plug and install the rheo[...]

Installation Addenda 41 Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 ADDENDUM #1 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[...]

42 Index Travis Industries 93508115 4050113 Approved Vent Configurations .......................... 12-18 Adjusting the Blower Speed ..............................2 8 Adjusting the Flame Height ...............................2 7 Air Shutter Adjustment ......................................2 1 Altitude Considerations ................................[...]