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    Pendleton (745/790) Owner's Manual • Freestanding Stove • Mobile-Home Approved • Alcove Approved • Hearth-Stove Approved • Masonry Fireplace Insert • Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Insert S A FE TY N OTIC E : If thi s appl i anc e i s not properl y i ns t al l ed, a hous e fi re ma y result. F or your safety, foll ow the instal l[...]

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    2 Introduction Travis Industries 93508133 4 050124 Introduction We welcome you as a new owner of an Avalon Pendleton wood-burning stove. In an Avalon Pendleton 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 Avalon Pendleton is one of the [...]

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    Table of Contents 3 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 General Information Introduction & Important Information ......................2 Safety Precautions .............................................4 Features & Specifications ....................................6 Stove Installation Planning The Installation ..............................[...]

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    4 Safety Precauti ions Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 • The viewing door must be closed and latched during operation. • Never block free airflow through the air vents on this appliance. Gas • Gasoline or other flammable liquids must never be used to start the fire or "Freshen Up" the fire. Do not store or use gasoline or other [...]

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    Safety Precautions 5 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Mobile Home • When installed in a mobile home, this appliance must be bolted to the floor, have outside air, and not be installed in the bedroom (Per H.U.D. requirements). Check with local building officials. • Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or near this appliance. • [...]

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    6 Features & Specifications Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Installation Options: • Freestanding • Freestanding in an Alcove • Freestanding in a Mobile Home • Mas onry Fireplace Insert • Factory-Built (Z.C.) Fireplace Insert Features: • EPA Phase II Approved • 1.3 Cubic Foot Firebox Volume • Single Operating Control • Acce[...]

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    Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) 7 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 S AFE TY NOTICE : P lease r ead th is en t ir e m anu al b ef o r e yo u in st all and u se yo u r new r o o m h ea t e r . F a ilu r e t o fo llo w in s t r u c t io n s m ay r es u lt in p r o p e r t y dam age, b o d ily injur y, or even d eath . Cont act lo[...]

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    8 Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Floor Protection Requirements • Stove must be placed on the Travis Industries legs or Pedestal. • Must be non-combustible and at least .018" thick (26 gauge) Minimum 35-3/4" Minimum 38-3/8" Min. 16 ” Min. 6 ” Min. 6 ” Floor protection m[...]

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    Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) 9 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Stove Placement Requirements Clearances may be reduced by methods specified in NFPA 211, listed wall shields, pipe shields, or other means approved by local building or fire officials. • Stove must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing wi[...]

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    10 Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Chimney Requirements • DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. • Chimney connector must be a minimum 24 MSG black or 26 MSG blued steel (6" diameter). Chimney must be used from the first floor or wall penetration to the c[...]

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    Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) 11 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Chimney Termination Requirements • Must have an approved cap (to prevent water from entering) • Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material • Must terminate at least 3' above the roof and at least 2' above any por[...]

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    12 Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Alcove Installation Requirements Whenever the stove is placed in a location where the ceiling height is less than 7' tall, it is considered an alcove installation. Because of the reduced height, the special installation requirements listed below must be m[...]

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    Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) 13 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Mobile Home Requirements • Outside air must be installed - see "Outside Air Requirements" on page 11 • Chimney connector and chimney must be one of the following types: • DURAVENT model DVL with DURATEC chimney • DURAVENT model DVL with DURA-[...]

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    14 Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Standard Ceiling with a Factory Built Chimney Chimney Cap (See the section "Chimney Termination Requirements" for more details) Chimney Sections Minimum Air Space to Combustibles (See Chimney Manufacturer's Instructions - usually 2") Chimne[...]

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    Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) 15 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Exterior Factory Built Chimney NOTE: Exterior chimneys are subject to greater moisture and creosote accumulation due to the lower temperatures. An insulated chase will reduce these accumulations (the proper clearances to the chimney must be maintained). Chimne[...]

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    16 Stove Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Hearth Stove Direct Connection NOTE: Direct connections require installation of an airtight, non- combustible block-off plate or damper adapter. Block-off plate or damper adapter Remove damper or wire it open Airtight Insulated Clean-Out Stainless steel chimne[...]

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    Insert Installation (for qualified installers only) 17 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 S AFE TY NOTICE : P lease r ead th is en t ir e m anu al b ef o r e yo u in st all and u se yo u r new r o o m h ea t e r . F a ilu r e t o fo llo w in s t r u c t io n s m ay r es u lt in p r o p e r t y dam age, b o d ily injur y, or even d eath . Cont act [...]

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    18 Insert Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Insert Size Requirements (see Illustration below) Minimum Fireplace Size Masonry Fireplace Z.C. (Metal) Fireplace a b c d e f g h i j Height (front) Height (rear) Width (front) Width (rear) Depth Hearth Depth* Hearth Width Facing Width Facing Height Mantel He[...]

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    Insert Installation (for qualified installers only) 19 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Masonry Fireplace Requirements • Chimney must have a clay tile liner or a stainless steel liner (positive connection) • Entire fireplace, including chimney, must be clean and undamaged. Any damage must be repaired prior to installation of the insert • C[...]

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    20 Insert Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Block-Off Plate Installation Whenever this appliance is installed with a direct connection a block-off plate, or other non- combustible seal-off device (e.g. damper adapter), will need to be installed. This device is used to seal the chimney, insuring no smok[...]

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    Insert Installation (for qualified installers only) 21 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Insert with Positive Connection NOTE: Most factory-built chimney manufacturers make stainless steel chimney liners, either flexible or rigid. This provides a wide variety of installation options. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for in[...]

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    22 Insert Installation (for qualified installers only) Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Insert with Direct Connection (Z.C. Fireplace) NOTE: Direct connections require installation of an airtight block-off plate or damper adapter (see "Block-off Plate Installation" on page 20). Block-off plate or damper adapter Stainless steel chimney [...]

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    Operating Your Appliance 23 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Safety Notice: If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. Read and follow all of the warnin[...]

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    24 Operating Your Appliance Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Starting a Fire Since the dawn of time man has debated the best way to start a fire. Some use the boy-scout "tee- pee", some prefer the "tic-tac-toe" stack. Either way, review the hints and warnings below to ensure proper fire starting. • Make sure the air control[...]

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    Operating Your Appliance 25 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Adjusting the Burn Rate Use the air control slider to control the burn rate of the stove. See the illustration below for details. Low Burn (air control closed) High Burn (air control open) Use the air control to change the burn rate. Approximate Air Control Settings: Overnight Burn ...[...]

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    26 Operating Your Appliance Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Optional Blower Operation The blower will turn on once the stove is up to temperature. This is typically 15 to 30 minutes after starting the fire. Follow the directions below to alter the blower speed. OFF Turn the dial all the way counter- clockwise until it clicks off. BLOWER CONTROL[...]

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    Operating Your Appliance 27 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Hints for Burning • Get the appliance hot before adjusting to low burn • Use smaller pieces of wood during start-up and high burns to increase temperature • Use larger pieces of wood for overnight or sustained burns • Stack the wood tightly together to establish a longer burn ?[...]

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    28 Operating Your Appliance Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Smoke Enters Room During Start-Up • Cold Air Blockage - burn a piece of newspaper to establish a draft. • Close the doors - if the flame is no t getting enough air, first make sure the air control is open (all the way in). If additional air is[...]

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    Maintaining Your Appliance 29 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Failure to properly maintain and inspect your appliance may reduce the performance and life of the appliance, void your warranty, and create a fire hazard. Daily Maintenance (while stove is in use) Remove Ash (if necessary) Ash removal is not required once it builds up. 1/2" to [...]

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    30 Maintaining Your Appliance Travis Industries 93508133 4 020604 Monthly Maintenance (while appliance is in use) Make sure the appliance has fully cooled prior to conducting service. Door and Glass Inspection The door must form an air-tight seal to the firebox for the stove to work correctly. Inspect the door gasket to make sure it forms an air-ti[...]

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    Maintaining Your Appliance 31 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Yearly Maintenance Make sure the appliance has fully cooled prior to conducting service. Touch Up Paint Included with the owner's pack of this appliance is a can of Stove-Brite ® paint. To touch up nicks or dulled paint, apply the paint while the appliance is cool. Sand rusted [...]

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    32 Maintaining Your Appliance Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Door Parts 5/16" Nutdriver Glass Clip Screw Door Gasket - Adhere with gasket cement. Door Frame Glass Glass Clip Make sure there is a gap around the edge of the glass Glass Gasket Glass Clip Gasket 9/16" Wrench 6 3 4 1 2 11 10 12 8 9 Cross Section 7 5 ID # Description Qty P[...]

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    Maintaining Your Appliance 33 Travis Industries 93508133 4 060417 Firebox Parts 1 5 2 3 4 6 6 6 6 7 8 8 6 6 6 6 The baffle support rests on these bars (welded to side of firebox). The baffle firebrick rest on top of the firebrick lining the back of the firebox. ID # Description Qty Part # ID # Description Qty Part # 1 Baffle Support 1 98900305 2 Ai[...]

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    34 Maintaining Your Appliance Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Air Tube Removal & Replacement a b Remove the left pin on the air tube collar (it may be a roll pin or push pin). Air Tube Collar Air Tube Push Pin Slide the air tube to the left, swing it down and remove from the firebox. Roll Pin Baffle Removal & Replacement Baffle Support [...]

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    Limited 7 Year Warranty 35 Travis Industries 93508133 4 050124 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 applianc[...]

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    36 Listin g Label Travis Industries 93508133 4070821[...]

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    Optional Equipment 37 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Stove Leg Installation (Brass # 99200500, Cast Black # 99200800, Sculptured # 99200105) Raise the stove 8" (use lumber). Attach each leg following the instructions below. Attach each leg to the stove by inserting a bolt and washer through the hole or slot in the leg and into the threade[...]

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    38 Optional Equipment Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Outside Air Installation (for wood stoves only) This pedestal has an internal air duct that may be used to direct air to the combustion chamber. Follow the directions below prior to installing the stove or attaching the pedestal. ! Outside air is required for mobile home installations and in[...]

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    Optional Equipment 39 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 The cover plate has a clip which attaches it underneath the air control. Remove the two screws that hold the bridge to the cover plate. Then replace the bridge when the cover plate is in place. Air Control Rod Bridge Phillips Screwdriver[...]

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    40 Optional Equipment Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Rear Blower Installation (Part number 99000138) The rear blower improves heat transfer by pushing heated air through the convection channel. Operating instructions are described in the section "Blower Operation" on page 26. 1 The stove should be in place with the legs installed pri[...]

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    Optional Equipment 41 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Outside Air Boot Installation (Part number 99200134) The outside air boot routes outside air to the stove for combustion. Refer to the section "Outside Air Requirements" on page 26 for installation concerns. The directions below detail installation. 1 Install the cover plate follow[...]

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    42 Optional Equipment Travis Industries 93508133 4 051104 Surround Panels (see part #'s below) Size Size on Insert (w trim) PART # 8" 39 7/8" width by 28" height 99300259 10" 43 7/8" width by 30" height 99300260 12" 47 7/8" width by 32" height 99300261 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. With the insert 12[...]

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    Optional Equipment 43 Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Front Blower (part # 99000137) TO SWITCH THE POWER CORD TO THE LEFT SIDE: Follow the directions below to switch the power cord. Make sure the power cord, wires, or molex assembly do not protrude into the opening of the blower. Remove the strain relief by squeezing it from the top and bottom [...]

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    44 Index Travis Industries 93508133 4 020509 Air Control ....................................................2 5 Air Tube Part Number ....................................3 3 Air Tube Removal & Replacement .................... 3 4 Alcove .........................................................1 2 Ash Disposal ...................................[...]